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WORK can now start on Oxford’s last major housing scheme, with a deal signed to build the final phase of the 885-home Barton Park. More than 400 more homes will be built at the site, beside the A40 between Headington and Marston. Oxford City Council says 176 of the new properties – 40 per cent – will be rented out by the authority as social housing. This is in line with the development as a whole. Rents are expected to be 40 per cent of the full rental value. The development is a joint venture between the city council and land developer Grosvenor. This week’s deal sees Countryside Housebuilding appointed to carry out the work. The developer will submit an application this year to build up to 441 homes.