The promotion of the site started with securing an allocation in the adopted Local Plan. A key part of securing the allocation was understanding the future needs of the primary school and how these could be incorporated into the masterplan. 
Planning permission was granted in April 2021, after some amendments to the technical drawings. The site was then sold to David Wilson Homes in August 2021, a great outcome for our landowner.

Planning approval was secured from Somerset Council for a high-quality scheme of 67 homes in the Western region. Our expert team successfully addressed the site’s complexities, including delivering a solution to the local phosphate neutrality challenge.

The site will meet policy compiant affordable housing requirements and contribute to local infrastructure through the Community Infrastructure Levy and significant S106 investment.

The scheme also includes biodiverse habitat areas, generous open spaces, and a children’s play area — enhancing its long-term value and positive impact on the community.

Gleeson Land successfully promoted the site through the Great Somerford Neighbourhood Plan, securing its allocation for residential development. A planning application was subsequently submitted for the demolition of existing vacant buildings and the redevelopment of the site to deliver 20 new homes and associated infrastructure.

Despite the site’s constrained access — limited to a single achievable entry point — our technical and planning teams developed a viable solution that enabled its inclusion in the Neighbourhood Plan. The proposed scheme establishes a distinct identity while remaining sensitive to the local character, offering a mix of housing types tailored to defined community needs.

Planning permission was granted in 2020, marking the regeneration of a brownfield site and the delivery of high-quality new homes for Great Somerford.  The above triumph paved the way for a second successful application which was subsequently sold to Cotswold Homes in 2024.