The Dovecote Drayton
The Dovecote Drayton
The Dovecote Drayton
The Dovecote Drayton

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Welcome to the home of The Dovecote Residents’ Association (TDRA). We represent the residents of 140+ new-build homes in the heart of south Oxfordshire.

Here, you can find everything you need to know about the development. If you want a quick intro into our website, just read our intro post.

If there’s something you think should be on this site and you can’t find it, please get in touch via our Contact form.


New Resident?

If you have just moved in to The Dovecote, why not check out our Intro for New Residents?


Latest Update

We have moved into a new phase of the handover process. To reflect that shift in focus, we have a section of this site about the residents Taking Control. This articulates Our Vision, Our Plan, Our Action, Our Vote, Our Option, Our Timeline, Our New Managing Agent and Our Snagging List for transitioning from a Bloor-managed development to a residents-controlled Management Company.

We also now have Our FAQs to try and answer residents’ common questions.

Recent Announcements

Here you will find a list of our recent announcements. Hopefully you can find something you are interested in!.

Helping Dovecote Trees Through the Heatwave
Helping Dovecote Trees Through the Heatwave

Helping Dovecote Trees Through the Heatwave

By Steven Purnell on July 19, 2026 at 7:34 pm
Type: Post Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements

The prolonged spell of hot, dry weather is beginning to take its toll on the young trees around our estate. Unlike established trees, recently planted trees have limited root systems and .rely on regular watering to survive extended dry periods.

Enjoying Our Public Open Space Responsibly
Enjoying Our Public Open Space Responsibly

Enjoying Our Public Open Space Responsibly

By Nige on July 18, 2026 at 10:17 am
Type: Post Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements

The Public Open Space is one of The Dovecote's greatest assets. It provides somewhere for residents and visitors to walk, relax, exercise, enjoy nature and spend time outdoors.

Little Smiths Farm Estate Planning Appeal Update
Little Smiths Farm Estate Planning Appeal Update

Little Smiths Farm Estate Planning Appeal Update

By Steven Purnell on June 1, 2026 at 8:35 am
Type: News Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements | Planning Application

Quick update on the status of the Little Smiths Farm Estate planning appeal.

Residents Take Control of the ManCo
Residents Take Control of the ManCo

Residents Take Control of the ManCo

By Nige on May 31, 2026 at 5:10 pm
Type: News Category: Estate Management | Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | FirstPort | Innovus

Friday 22 May 2026 marked an important milestone for The Dovecote, as residents voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new resident-led Board of Directors for Dovecote (Drayton) Management Company Limited.

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

By Steven Purnell on May 4, 2026 at 3:07 pm
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | Innovus

A Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be delivered by hand to Members' letterboxes on Monday 4th May 2026.

Handover Update April 2026
Handover Update April 2026

Handover Update April 2026 (2)

By Steven Purnell on April 26, 2026 at 6:57 pm
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | Vale of White Horse District Council | VWHDC

We advised last week that the Vale of White Horse District Council (VWHDC) had issued a Certificate of Final Completion, dated 27th March 2026.

Handover Update April 2026
Handover Update April 2026

Handover Update April 2026

By Steven Purnell on April 23, 2026 at 8:32 pm
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | Vale of White Horse District Council | VWHDC

Following the Final Inspection in March, the Vale of White Horse District Council (VWHDC) have issued a Final Completion Certificate, dated 27th March 2026.

Little Smiths Farm Estate Planning Application Update (P25/V0180/O)
Little Smiths Farm Estate Planning Application Update (P25/V0180/O)

Little Smiths Farm Estate Planning Application Update (P25/V0180/O)

By Steven Purnell on March 19, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Type: Post Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements | Planning Application

Some of you may be aware that the developer has submitted an appeal to the Secretary of State against Vale of White Horse District Council's decision to refuse the above planning application.

Latest Status of Handover
Latest Status of Handover

Latest Status of Handover (March 2026)

By Nige on March 8, 2026 at 1:08 pm
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements

This is a quick update on the latest status of handover, as of February 2026.

Vote in Support of Arts Project Two – NOW CLOSED
Vote in Support of Arts Project Two – NOW CLOSED

Vote in Support of Arts Project Two – NOW CLOSED

By Nige on April 21, 2025 at 12:10 pm
Type: News Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements | Initiatives | Public Arts Funding

Just to confirm that the vote in support of Arts Project Two is now closed! Many thanks to everyone who voted, which demonstrated clear support from the residents for the proposed installation of a Labyrinth in the north-east corner of the Public Open Space. You can see the results on our Arts Project Two Vote […]

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