BLOOR Homes has formally submitted its planning application to South Gloucestershire Council for 950 homes in Warmley.
The developer says the proposals, for the land which it owns, include a significant expansion of Warmley Forest Park.
It says the development, which it calls North Warmley, would be phased over 14 years, with building likely to begin in 2029.
Road access to the new homes would be in three places: from London Road, Goose Green and Webbs Heath. There would be a central “mobility hub”, to include e-bike, e-scooter and cargo bike hire and electric vehicle charging. The 43 bus would be diverted to run through the estate and the developer could contribute to future bus services along the ring road.
The scheme envisages 30 per cent of the 950 properties being classed as “affordable” . A site would also be designated for a 75-bed care home, while the plans also include A “mixed-use hub” with small-scale shops, workspace, a café and a nursery .
Before any building began, the developer says it would agree with the council about the financial contributions it would be expected to make towards local services.
Much of the land is currently in the Green Belt but has been designated by the council in its draft Local Plan as suitable for development if Green Belt boundaries are moved.
The authority is under pressure to find more sites that can be developed before 2041 because it does not currently have a five-year housing landbank.
The Government wants local authorities to build more homes to meet demand.
The developer said it did not expect its application to be decided by the council until its Local Plan had beden adopted, which would probably be in late 2026.
Bloor says its final plans have been shaped by local views following a consultation earlier this year. It intends to open up 15 hectares of farmland to give people access to green space, including woodlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows .
Mike Kerton, planning director at Bloor Homes South West, said: “We’ve listened carefully to what matters most to people and top of that list was taking full advantage of turning currently private land into new public open space. Warmley Forest Park is already special, and this is our chance to make it even better. The park will be bigger and more accessible, with spaces for play, quiet walks, and wildlife to thrive.”
The plans include two new areas within the park:
• Siston Brook Valley Wetlands – a natural corridor with wildflower meadows, timber play areas, wetlands and walking routes.
• Goose Green Meadows – a quieter space designed for nature, walking, views and wellbeing.
Paths will link up with the wider countryside and the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, with two new bridges over Siston Brook and safe, bat-friendly lighting.
“This is a plan for the long term, and there’s a lot still to shape,” added Mike Kerton.
“From the play areas and walking routes, to how we design the streets and homes, we’ll keep working with local residents and local groups to get the details right as we move forward.”
Find out more at www.northwarmley.co.uk, or contact the project team on 0800 130 3270 or northwarmley@jbp.co.uk.
The application was submitted to the council as the Voice went to print, so should be uploaded to South Gloucestershire Council’s planning portal this month.