Phase 3 of South Oxhey Central regeneration begins

Developer Countryside has started the construction of phase 3 of South Oxhey Central; a scheme which overall will deliver 645 homes and shops, including a Lidl supermarket.

Phase 3 includes 345 homes, Lidl, and 6,500 square foot of further retail space, with demolition work now completed.

The first homes in phase 3 are expected to be ready in autumn 2022, with Lidl opening in late 2022.

South Oxhey Central Phase 3

Phase 2 of South Oxhey Central is nearly complete, with all of the new shops open alongside a market square.

Out of 174 homes built in phase 2, 132 are now occupied, with the rest to be filled by the end of April.

To date, the redevelopment, in partnership with Three Rivers District Council and housing provider Home Group, has seen 264 homes built, including 96 homes for social rent and 21 homes for shared ownership.

Homes built in Phase 2

Daniel King, regional managing director at Countryside, said: "From the transformed Station Approach to the new market square and high-quality homes, we are proud of how we have delivered on our vision for South Oxhey Central. We’re looking forward to continuing this success with Phase 3, which will complement the existing community and retail scene with a varied mix of homes, additional retail space and Lidl supermarket."

Station Approach by Carpenders Park station

Joe Cook, executive director of development at Home Group, said: "The successful redevelopment of South Oxhey Central is so important for the wider South Oxhey community. Phases 1 and 2 have already brought a new vitality to the heart of the area, and feedback to date has been really encouraging. We are delighted to now be starting on Phase 3."

Council leader Sarah Nelmes added: "Having top quality homes and retail space for businesses is essential for any local community to thrive. The Covid pandemic has really shown the importance of strong local communities where people feel proud to live and support each other.

"So it’s great news that this project continues to deliver on its promise to transform this area of South Oxhey and deliver hundreds of new homes for social rent, shared and private ownership."