We have successfully sold land in Chesterton with permission for up to 147 new homes
We have successfully sold land in Chesterton with permission for up to 147 new homes
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of land in Chesterton, Oxfordshire, to Bellway Homes, paving the way for much-needed new housing in the area.
Located south of Green Lane, the site has outline planning permission from Cherwell District Council (CDC) for up to 147 high-quality and sustainable homes, with 35% designated as affordable housing. This development will significantly contribute to addressing local housing needs in Cherwell, where 1,118 new homes per year are required to meet Government targets.
Following the submission of a planning application in January 2023, the site was recognised in CDC’s Emerging Local Plan as a sustainable location for residential development. Our proposals were shaped in line with Local Plan policy and informed by extensive consultation with the Council, key stakeholders — including the Parish Council and Chesterton Football Club — as well as the wider community. The feedback we received played a crucial role in refining the plans to ensure they align with local needs and aspirations.
The land south of Green Lane offers a great opportunity to deliver sustainable homes in a sustainable location, significantly contributing to the supply of vital new housing for people in Chesterton.
“Completing the site sale with Bellway is testimony to the expertise of our in-house land and planning teams – from the prime quality of land we secure through to achieving outline planning consent – alongside the strong relationships we have with landowners, our partners, and developers.
“We’ll be excited to see Bellway take this through the next stages of planning and delivery.”
Nick Laugharne
Operations Director – Land & Development for Wates Developments
Savills acted on behalf of both the landowner and Wates Developments throughout the process.
We have acted on behalf of the landowner since 2017 and, upon the selection of Wates as a promotion partner, worked collectively to achieve satisfactory planning permission at appeal.
“Further to a successful marketing campaign, we are pleased to have secured its sale to Bellway and look forward to seeing the delivery of this high-quality scheme.”
Sarah Fenton
Director at Savills
This successful sale highlights the collaborative efforts of all parties involved and reinforces the strength of our partnerships across the sector. We look forward to seeing Bellway Homes progress the site through planning and delivery, bringing much-needed new homes to Chesterton.
