US EditionInside the Crucial Meeting that Secured Oxford United Stadium's Future
The new stadium will reduce CO₂ emissions by 80% using renewable energy and includes community facilities such as a hotel, gym, and conference centre, officials said.
- On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Cherwell District Council approved plans for Oxford United’s 16,000-seat stadium at The Triangle site after a four-hour meeting.
- Oxford United Football Club's application, first lodged in February 2024, addresses the Kassam Stadium licence ending at the end of 2026/27 and a Firoka Group extension to June 30, 2026.
- The council’s report noted sustainability features include an air-source heat pump, energy-efficient fabric to cut CO₂ by 80 per cent, a 20 per cent biodiversity gain, and over £130m in local investment.
- Application now moves to Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for final review after the club will remain at the Kassam Stadium until June 2028.
- Beyond football, the scheme is poised to become a landmark community hub in Oxfordshire, awaiting review by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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thisisoxfordshire.co.ukOxford United stadium approval means 'brighter future' for club, MPs say
Anneliese Dodds MP said the approval of Oxford United’s new stadium at the Triangle in Kidlington would mean a ‘brighter future’ for the club.
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