Milton Heights is a landscape-led development of 42 climate positive homes near Didcot. Transforming a disused brownfield site, the scheme enhances woodland ecology, promotes biodiversity, and encourages social connection. Homes range from one-bed flats to four-bed houses in a mixed-tenure offer. Built to Passivhaus standards using low-carbon Greencore panels, the neighbourhood prioritises energy efficiency, green mobility, and a strong connection with nature through open spaces, play areas, and woodland trails.
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Milton Heights
A climate positive neighbourhood of 42 sustainable homes set in a woodland landscape, designed to Passivhaus standards
One Place, Many Stories
Architecture
Milton Heights is a regenerative scheme that delivers 42 climate positive homes within a mature wooded landscape, creating a new neighbourhood that places ecology, sustainability, and community at the centre. The design transforms a former brownfield site into a development defined by green corridors, woodland walks, and enhanced connections to the nearby village and primary school.
A landscape-led masterplan ensures that generous public spaces, natural play areas, and woodland zones structure the neighbourhood, offering spaces for relaxation, recreation, and learning, such as forest school activities. To the south and west, open green spaces integrate seating and play areas, while to the east, denser woodland supports biodiverse habitats and walking routes.
The homes are designed to Passivhaus standards, significantly reducing operational energy use and carbon emissions. Constructed using Greencore’s prefabricated Biond panels, timber frames insulated with natural materials, they embody low-carbon principles from the ground up. Triple glazing, solar PVs, and heat recovery ventilation support the ambition of achieving 100% renewable energy use.
Architecturally, the homes draw inspiration from local village typologies, using varied roof forms, cladding types, and fenestration to create visual interest and individuality while maintaining a cohesive identity. Each home, even the one-bed flats, has its own front door to promote ownership and street-level engagement.
The development reuses existing hardstanding and access routes, protecting mature woodland and minimising land disturbance. Roads and car parking are reduced to prioritise people, biodiversity, and a sustainable drainage network. Milton Heights is a contemporary response to climate-conscious living, one that integrates seamlessly into its landscape while opening up new public spaces for both residents and the wider community to enjoy.