Keresley Sustainable Urban Extension
Coventry, West Midlands
Planning GrantedThe team at Holt Property identified and mapped the land at Keresley, Coventry at an early stage in the Local Plan process, when it was still within the Green Belt.
Acting for a Family Trust and a private landowner, we advised on strategy, co ordinated interests and supported the promotion of the land as part of the Keresley Sustainable Urban Extension. Bellway Homes, as purchaser and applicant, subsequently secured planning permission for up to 550 new homes on our clients’ land, with outline consent granted on 4 March 2021 and Reserved Matters approval now in place.
Background
Instructed by a Family Trust and a private landowner to advise on the planning and development potential of their land at Keresley.
Identified the opportunity while the land remained in the Green Belt and advised on a strategy for its release and allocation.
Land released from the Green Belt and included within the Keresley Sustainable Urban Extension, allocated for around 3,100 homes in the Coventry City Local Plan.
Negotiated an option agreement with Bellway Homes for one ownership, aligning landowner objectives with delivery of the wider masterplan.
Structured a sale with an overage linked to planning outcomes for the second ownership.
Worked closely with Bellway Homes and the professional team through allocation and application stages, keeping landowners regularly updated on planning, technical and commercial matters.
Reserved Matters approval is now in place for the Bellway Homes scheme on our clients’ land, providing the detailed framework for future delivery as part of the wider Keresley Sustainable Urban Extension.
Results
Early identification of the opportunity and strategic advice positioned the land for release from the Green Belt and allocation for residential development within the adopted Local Plan.
Bellway Homes secured outline planning permission on 4 March 2021 for up to 550 homes, with subsequent Reserved Matters approval providing a clear basis for implementation in due course.
The scheme is intended to deliver new homes set within extensive areas of open space and landscaping, with good connections to the existing transport network and the wider Keresley masterplan.
Multiple land interests brought together under a co ordinated strategy, ensuring both ownerships participated effectively in the Sustainable Urban Extension.
Option and sale arrangements, including overage provisions, were structured to reflect planning risk and support long term landowner value.
Holt Property continues to provide strategic and commercial support to the landowners as the Bellway Homes development progresses towards the delivery phase.
We have an excellent reputation with our clients, understanding their needs and building strong relationships resulting in successful outcomes.
Landowner feedback
I was delighted with the detailed planning advice which Holt Property gave me when I was considering the future of my property. They advised on the appointment of Rosconn, Strategic Land Promotors, who engaged with enthusiasm and, on receipt of planning permission, competitive bids were invited and a sale negotiated. A very successful result.
The Hon. D.G.A. Jack On behalf of the Jack Family
Landowner feedback
The pony paddock, which adjoined our family home, has been in our ownership for almost 80 years and we were delighted when Holt Property recommended that we should put the land forward in the Solihull Borough Council Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment for future residential development. We are grateful that they introduced us to Greenlight Developments, who have submitted a host of comprehensive reports, in support of the allocation, and are very hopeful of a successful result. We are very grateful to Holt Property who have been extremely proactive in promoting the allocation.
Mrs J Edwards
Rosconn Strategic Land worked closely with David Holt and Lucy Quibell on the promotion of the land at Cubbington, Warwickshire. The fact that Holt Property understood the land promotion and planning process was hugely beneficial to both Rosconn and the landowner. Removing a land parcel from the Green Belt is never an easy process, but our success was aided by input from both David and Lucy.
Daniel O’Donnell Managing Director at Rosconn Strategic Land
I find Holt Property a very professionally run business. I am really enjoying working with them on one of our key development projects in the Midlands. I always find them honest, straightforward to deal with, providing quick responses and they have a very professional approach. Their team demonstrate great determination in successfully carrying development proposals through to fruition. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Holt Property to either landowners or fellow land promoters and developers. They are a pleasure to deal with.
Sarah Griffiths Associate Planning Director at L&Q Estates
Bellway Homes have developed an effective and highly valued working relationship with Holt Property on a number of strategic sites. David Holt and Lucy Quibell are experts in the market place at bringing high quality land forward for development and they are a pleasure to work with. Whilst robustly protecting the interests of their landowner clients, they have made working in partnership with landowners seamless as a result of their appreciation of the complexities of strategic land promotion and the operational requirements of a major PLC housebuilder.
Fergus Thomas Strategic Land Director, Central Region at Bellway
Landowner feedback
We have been using the Holt organisation now for a number of years and have found them to be most professional and obliging in their dealings with the sale of our land. They have advised us competently and courteously whilst keeping us informed of any relevancies when necessary. We would confidently recommend their expertise.
Landowner Gazey On behalf of the Gazey Family
Landowner feedback
My association with David Holt and Lucy Quibell has been ongoing for a number of years. During that time their ability to get things done both in a very friendly and business-like manner has impressed me. My client business is ongoing with this very efficient friendly company.
Sam Fawkner Landowner
Richborough Estates have worked with Holt Property Limited for a number of years’ and we have always found them professional, proactive and knowledgeable to work with. Notably they assisted in identifying one of Richborough Estates most exciting current projects, the strategic land opportunity in Dickens Heath, which is a large site put forward as a preferred option for Green Belt release within the emerging Solihull Local Plan Review. Richborough Estates find Holt Property excellent on all strategic land matters and we enjoy working with their team, and we look forward to future projects with them.
James Bradshaw Managing Director at Richborough Estates
Landowner feedback
After a journey spanning over 40 years David Holt and Lucy Quibell have successfully guided us through the Local Plan Process on our extensive land holdings, advised on the appointment of Heyford Developments, Land Promotors, who have successfully obtained Planning Consent for 150 houses. Competitive bids were invited and Holt Property agreed the detailed Heads of Terms for the sale to Keepmoat Homes. We were delighted with the price achieved. Holt Property have provided regular progress reports throughout and we have been absolutely delighted with their professional, proactive and honest advice. My friendship with David and Lucy is testament to our relationship.
Landowner Hanson On behalf of the Hanson Family
It was a pleasure to work alongside Lucy Quibell and David Holt in securing our recent acquisition of Rookery Farm, Keresley. Holt Property were diligent throughout, from an early identification, monitoring of the application and eventually helping purchase the site despite a number of challenges along the way. Special thanks go to Lucy Quibell of Holt Property for representing the division and working tirelessly to make it happen. We look forward to working with Holt Property on many more opportunities in the future.
Lawrence Brown Land Manager at Bellway Homes
Warmflame Capital was delighted when this opportunity was identified by David Holt and Lucy Quibell. Holt Property brought this strong site to our attention and successfully negotiated an agreement with the landowner and their agent on our behalf. We were impressed at their strategic land knowledge, professionalism and dedicated approach to securing this land for us. We are all hopeful that the site will be favourably considered for future development when the Local Plan is reviewed and Holt Property keep us updated on the progress. We enjoy working with Holt Property on bringing this site forward and look forward to doing more land deals with them in the future.
Paul Hodge Managing Director at Warmflame Capital
Landowner feedback
In preparation for our retirement from our Wholesale Horticultural Nursery Business we consulted with Holt Property on the options which might be available to us for the sale of the Freehold site and extensive range of glasshouses, polythene tunnels and equipment. They were imaginative in their advice, and a strategy was agreed, and implemented, to maximise the value. They negotiated the terms of sale in a very professional way and were proactive throughout. We were delighted with the result.
Mr and Mrs W Lamb Property Owners
Hallam Land Management Ltd has been delighted to work closely with Holt Property for a number of years. Both Lucy and David Holt's committed and purposeful approach has been instrumental in helping Hallam secure new development site opportunities. Their expertise and experience has greatly added value to what we do.
Peter Glazebrook Director South Midlands Region at Hallam Land Management Ltd.