The Hill Group has purchased 71 acres of land with outline planning for a significant new settlement in Little Chalfont, south-east Buckinghamshire.
The developer acquired the former golf club site and neighbouring land by purchasing local landowner companies Biddulph (Buckinghamshire) Ltd and Homestead (REL) Ltd.
The masterplan for the gas-free development includes up to 380 new low-carbon private sale and affordable homes, a single-form entry primary school, retirement village, a care home, sports and play facilities, a community centre, a health surgery, and a local convenience store, all set within significant green open space.
Andy Hill OBE, group chief executive of The Hill Group, said: “At Hill, we’re committed to building not just homes, but thriving communities where people of all ages love to live. The acquisition of this stunning site in Little Chalfont represents a unique opportunity to do just that, creating a vibrant, multi-generational village extension with a comprehensive range of essential community services and amenities woven into the fabric of the local area.
“Little Chalfont already boasts a strong sense of community, and we’re committed to working closely with residents and other local stakeholders to ensure our development complements and enriches the existing landscape. We’re excited to embark on this journey with the Little Chalfont community, and we look forward to bringing this new development vision to life.”
Jasper Masters, executive director at CBRE, which oversaw the land sale, added: “Little Chalfont Park is regarded by many in the industry as the best housing development site to transact in the UK in 2023. It’s an exemplar deal which will act as a bellwether of the residential land market, as well as being a testament to the foresight of our landowner clients over many years.
“After acting for our clients through the successful planning appeal, CBRE marketed the site during the summer months to a UK and overseas audience and had substantial interest from housebuilders, developers, funds, and global capital. This transaction is evidence that even in a more challenging market, there remains a flight to quality for top sites.”
Hill intends to submit a series of reserved matters planning applications for the development by autumn 2024 and make a start on site in spring 2025.
