B&Q's move back into Oxford is expected to happen as soon as possible, if its planning application is approved. The agent for Seacourt Retail Park off Botley Road has said they are 'delighted' to have lined up the DIY giant to replace Homebase which closed last year. READ ALSO: Pub to be converted into cafe and B&B Dan Gazzard said: "They have wanted to come back to Oxford for some time. "We don't have a timetable at the moment but it should happen quite quickly. "This will hopefully minimise the amount of time the unit is empty for." Mr Gazzard added that he didn't expect the latest developments to change any other plans for the site, which has been completely redeveloped in recent years. B&Q stepped in to fill the unit after M&S pulled its plans to open a food hall there. A Costa coffee drive-through and car park were finished last year.
B&Q is expected to open in Seacourt Retail Park in DIY, replacing Homebase which closed its store in there last year. The DIY retailer has agreed to lease the space subject to planning permission being approved.