Homes and affordable housing
Around 90 homes are proposed, from smaller properties to family houses, including affordable homes. Affordable bungalows have also been discussed as part of the emerging design. The exact number and mix of each type will be confirmed as the plans develop.
Forest of Dean’s policy seeks 40% affordable housing on qualifying sites in Hartpury. At around 90 homes, that would equate to approximately 36 affordable homes if delivered at the full policy percentage. Affordable housing can include social rented homes and shared ownership, and the council’s housing team has identified a particular need for affordable rented homes.
New public green space
One of the main opportunities is to open up significant parts of land that are currently in private use [ADD AMOUNT]. The emerging plans include places to walk, a community orchard, informal grassed areas, landscape planting and children’s play, providing spaces for existing Hartpury residents as well as people living in the new homes.
Long-term ownership, maintenance and funding arrangements have not yet been agreed. No decision has been made to transfer responsibility to Hartpury Parish Council.
Space for wildlife
Ecological work is examining how species including bats, dormice, birds and great crested newts use the site. The proposals aim to retain and improve existing hedgerows, trees and habitats wherever possible, introduce new habitat and planting, and demonstrate at least 10% biodiversity net gain.
Getting around
The emerging plans show the principal vehicle access from Broad Street. A Transport Assessment is being prepared to examine likely vehicle movements, road safety and the effects on relevant junctions, including the A417.
Hartpury has a primary school, nursery, village hall and local bus services along the A417 corridor. The council has identified a gap in the footway towards the village centre, and our ongoing work will consider the safety of local routes and whether access can be improved.
Drainage
The site’s slope has informed the layout and drainage plans. A sustainable drainage basin is currently illustrated, while engineers are considering whether an existing pond could provide an alternative or supporting solution. We are also investigating sewer capacity with Severn Trent Water to establish whether improvements would be needed.
The homes themselves
The character strategy draws inspiration from buildings in Hartpury and the surrounding countryside, with a mix of red brick, selected sandstone detailing, occasional timber cladding, traditional roof finishes, cottage-style entrances and chimneys on key frontages. Some groups of homes would have the appearance of a traditional farmstead. Wain Homes aims to build energy-efficient homes, with details to be confirmed.
What happens next
No planning application has been submitted. Wain Homes intends to submit one to Forest of Dean District Council in December 2026, after reviewing consultation feedback and completing the remaining technical work. The council would then consider the application and run its own statutory consultation, which is separate from this one.