Issue details - Purchase of a block 4 x one-bedroom units situated at 45 Wytham Street, Oxford, OX1 4TR.

Purchase of a block 4 x one-bedroom units situated at 45 Wytham Street, Oxford, OX1 4TR.

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As at 17th April 2024 cabinet made the decision to use Retained Right to Buy Receipts for the provision of additional affordable housing into the Housing Revenue Account.

The council has the opportunity to purchase a block of 4 units (3 x one-bedroom-flats and 1 x studio apartment) situated at 45 Wytham Street, Oxford, OX1 4TR for a purchase price of £780,000. The properties will be allocated to the RRTBR 25/26 program to provide 4 more additional affordable housing units for the HRA to respond to the immediate housing need.

The decision maker will be Tom Hook, Deputy Chief Executive.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Acquiring or disposing of easements with a value over £750,000 and/or rental value over £250,000 each year;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Hinksey Park;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2025

Lead member: Councillor Linda Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities cllrlsmith@oxford.gov.uk

Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive – City and Citizens’ Services

Contact: Tyisha Ireson-Hall, Affordable Housing Supply Programme Co-Ordinator Email: tireson-hall@oxford.gov.uk.

Decisions

12/08/2025 - Purchase of a block 4 x one-bedroom units situated at 45 Wytham Street, Oxford, OX1 4TR.