Successful strategic land promotion in Wilstead, Bedfordshire

This site was part of Catesby's strategic land promotion portfolio.  Catesby obtained outline planning consent for up to 70 homes with 40% affordable housing provision.

The site is a sustainable location for residential development, positioned on the edge of an established residential area and within short walking distance of Wilstead village centre, providing a range of services and facilities.

Land promotion timeline for 7 acre strategic land site in Wilstead

Outline Planning Application Submitted In 2016 by Catesby Estates For Land In Wilstead

Outline planning consent for up to 70 homes with 40% affordable housing provision, was granted at Appeal in March 2017, following refusal at local level by Bedford Borough Council.

Catesby Estates worked closely with local stakeholders to design a scheme that was sympathetic to its surroundings, and provided significant public open space with structured tree and landscaping planting.

Strategic land promoted and sold to Bellway Homes

The site was sold to Bellway Homes Limited (Northern Home Counties) in 2018.

All Homes Reserved at Wilstead strategic land site

Great to see this site known as The Pastures in Wilstead, which Catesby Estates sold to Bellway, have all plots reserved (March 2021).

Promoting your strategic land in Bedfordshire with Catesby Estates

We’re actively seeking strategic land sites in Bedfordshire With a proven track record and strong success rate, landowners in the county are welcome to contact us.

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