Whilst Thame continues to be well-represented by small, medium and large businesses, their growth plans are invariably constrained by a lack of suitable stock, resulting in companies relocating away from the town and into neighbouring districts in some instances. Potential inward investors are also prevented from relocating to the town for similar reasons and this site, which could accommodate up to 200,000 sq ft of B-class uses, would be an invaluable addition to the town's supply situation. 

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Outline planning permission was granted in March 2020 for a scheme of up to 180,000 sq ft / 16,722 sq m of small to medium-sized B2/B8 units (medium individual unit size of 53,800 sq ft / 5,000 sq m), with ancillary light industrial and offices, with all matters reserved save for access.

 

The scheme is to be known as Christmas Hill Business Park and will be constructed to an extremely high standard, including up to 12 meters minimum eaves height, up to 50-metre yards, 50 kN/m2 floor loading, fully fitted open plan first floor offices with showers and changing facilities, BREEAM 'Excellent' with PV renewable energy and electric vehicle charging points to all units.