Responsible ownership & stewardship

Since the beginning of the community engagement process Christ Church has developed and adopted a Responsible Ownership Policy for Property (ROPP) that will be applied to the development of this scheme.

Details of the ROPP process can be viewed at: www.chch.ox.ac.uk/responsible-ownership-policy-property

The ROPP process guides decision making using seven principles:

• Connectivity - A place that’s connected to its surrounds by design, and is permeable, open and inviting. This includes a people focused design – encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and supporting local amenities, business and employment.
• Identity - A contextual but bespoke approach to design and place making. Being ‘of’ the place and local community, engaging communities and stakeholders in the visioning and decision process to help shape it.
• Community - An approach to environment and place that puts people at its heart. A caring and connected community for all – building social capital.
• Ecology - Connection of people with nature in a connected, sustainable, bio-diverse and natural place.
• Energy - Responsible resource and energy usage, sustainably sourced with optimised, clean and affordable energy for all.
• Carbon - A zero carbon development – in design, delivery and future use.
• Health and Wellbeing - Connecting people and catering and caring for all lifestyles, needs and stages.

We previously consulted on a Vision for the development of Water Eaton, and while generally supported, it has been updated to reflect feedback. The Vision builds on the above ROPP principles as they specifically apply to the site.

The ROPP is a process of assessment and review at six key project stages from concept, through planning and into construction. Bellway is committed to the ROPP process and principles and will constantly review the emerging designs to ensure the development is carried out responsibly and to the highest feasible standards.