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!.

Vote in Support of Arts Project Two - NOW OPEN
Vote in Support of Arts Project Two - NOW OPEN

Vote in Support of Arts Project Two – NOW OPEN

By Nige on April 14, 2025 at 5:21 am
Type: News Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements | Initiatives | Public Arts Funding

The RA has updated its page on Public Arts Funding Initiative to reflect the latest position and to introduce everyone to our second arts project: A Labyrinth, which has been designed by one of our residents!

Final Completion Inspection - Latest Status
Final Completion Inspection - Latest Status

Final Completion Inspection – Latest Status

By Nige on April 9, 2025 at 11:31 am
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | Vale of White Horse District Council

A status update of the final inspection, originally held in Dec 2024.

Pre-Inspection Meeting on Wed 11 Dec 2024
Pre-Inspection Meeting on Wed 11 Dec 2024

Pre-Inspection Meeting on Wed 11 Dec 2024

By Nige on December 11, 2024 at 7:39 pm
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | Vale of White Horse District Council

TDRA was invited by Bloor Homes to a pre-inspection meeting held on Wed 11 Dec 2024. This forms part of the Final Inspection process.

The Public Open Space on The Dovecote
The Public Open Space on The Dovecote

Work on Wildflower Meadows and Tree Felling

By Nige on September 18, 2024 at 3:20 pm
Type: News Category: Maintenance
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | East Midlands Landscaping

Bloor Homes plan to undertake some wildflower flailing and tree felling work late Sep 2024.

Vote for our Managing Agent nominee
Vote for our Managing Agent nominee

Vote in Support of Managing Agent Nominee – NOW CLOSED

By Nige on September 12, 2024 at 4:19 pm
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Management Company | Saxons

Just to confirm that the vote in support of the Managing Agent nominee is now closed! The results have been delayed due to needing to confirm how Soha wanted to vote. All completed now.

Vote for Our Managing Agent Nominee
Vote for Our Managing Agent Nominee

Vote in Support of Managing Agent Nominee – NOW OPEN

By Nige on August 5, 2024 at 10:42 am
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Management Company | Saxons

The RA has published a news item which introduces you to our Managing Agent nominee. You can find out more at Introducing our Recommended New Managing Agent.

Residents' Meeting
Residents' Meeting

All Residents Meeting – Aug 2024

By Nige on July 19, 2024 at 4:22 pm
Type: News Category: Handover | Residents
Tags: Announcements

The RA is pleased to announce another key milestone in our journey to take control of the Management Company (MC). The Resident Director (RD) nominees have organised their first All Residents Meeting to take place on Friday 2nd August 2024 at the Village Hall in Drayton.

Our Recommended Managing Agent
Our Recommended Managing Agent

Our Recommended New Managing Agent is Announced!

By Nige on July 8, 2024 at 8:36 am
Type: News Category: Estate Management | Residents
Tags: Announcements | Management Company | Saxons

The RA has concluded the exercise to formally select a new Managing Agent (MA). We are happy to announce that Saxons is our preferred MA to take responsibility for the Management Company (MC) moving forward.

Vote for Resident Director Nominees
Vote for Resident Director Nominees

Vote in Support of Resident Director Nominees – NOW CLOSED!

By Nige on June 16, 2024 at 9:34 am
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Management Company | Resident Directors

Just to confirm that the vote in support of the Resident Director nominees is now closed!

Vote for Resident Director Nominees
Vote for Resident Director Nominees

Vote in Support of Resident Director Nominees – NOW OPEN

By Nige on June 6, 2024 at 6:32 am
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Management Company | Resident Directors

The RA has opened a vote for homeowners to confirm their support for the Resident Director nominees.

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