Nurton Developments (Quintus) has sold 103 acres of land at its flagship mixed-use development at Branston Locks in Burton upon Trent to Places for People (PfP) for an undisclosed price.
Over the past two decades, Nurton Developments has acted as master developer at Branston Locks, which will deliver around 2,500 homes and 1m sq ft of commercial space when fully built out.
The company has previously completed land sales at the site with Crest Nicholson, Taylor Wimpey, Lovell and Cameron Homes. To date, more than 500 homes are occupied at the site with a further 400 under reserved matters approval.
Tim Gardiner, group development director at Places for People, said: “We are delighted to get involved in this development which will see around 1500 new mixed-tenure homes delivered including private sale, affordable rent and shared ownership. PfP is committed to supporting the government’s ambitious target to build 1.5 million homes and is experienced in creating and supporting thriving communities. Developments like this, which contribute positively to the local area, are vital in providing much-needed housing, particularly affordable housing, as well as improved infrastructure, and enhanced community facilities.”
Ian Willicombe, development director at Nurton Developments, added: “This sale represents a major milestone for the scheme and Nurton, demonstrating the quality of Branston Locks as a strategic location and underlining our strength as a business to deliver a scheme of this scale and invest at an early stage to bring forward one of the UK’s largest urban extensions.
“As a master developer, we’ve taken the site from former agricultural land to a thriving and sustainable community, and we feel Places for People are the right fit for the scheme – a respected provider who shares our long-term vision.
“Our approach has always been about creating value through thoughtful placemaking – not just unlocking land. We’ve focused on delivering a balanced, liveable environment. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved as a team and look forward to continuing to develop the commercial element as a key employment location for the region.”
