Oxford Universities fight on new build premiums
Oxford’S two universities are ready to fight a council policy that could force them to hand over millions towards social housing in the city.
They claim a new policy to make the universities contribute to Oxford’s housing shortages will cause serious long-term damage. The rift between the universities and Town Hall will be laid bare at a public inquiry in September.
The policy, introduced in December, adds a significant cost to student accommodation – with a new charge of £140 per sq metre, plus a five per cent administration charge …