Plans unveiled to build 320 homes on land the size of 16 football pitches in Northamptonshire town
Plans have been unveiled to build 320 homes on land the size of 16 football pitches in Northamptonshire town.
Developers Pegasus Group has unveiled detailed plans for a new neighbourhood south of Turweston Road in Brackley.
On behalf of the applicants Crest Nicholson and Crest Peabody LLP, the group has applied to build 320 homes on the 11.53-hectare site, along with play areas, allotments, public open space, landscaping, drainage systems and other supporting works.
The site, on the edge of Brackley near the A43, was previously farmland.
Pegasus Group said: “Much of the Brackley East development has already been built or is under construction. This site will form one of the final components required to complete the overall plan, contributing to the total housing and community facilities envisioned for the area.”
As part of the proposals, 3.28 hectares of accessible public open space will be created, which Pegasus Group said is “in accordance with the previously approved Reserved Matters S106 agreement.”
The housing mix includes:
- Four one-bedroom homes
- 129 two-bedroom homes
- 133 three-bedroom homes
- 54 four-bedroom homes
In total, 288 homes will be for open market sale, while 32 will be affordable housing, split between rented and shared ownership. The affordable homes will include four one-beds, 20 two-beds, seven three-beds and three four-beds.
Pegasus Group said the development will provide housing for people “of different ages and lifestyles,” with 10 percent of the total homes offered as affordable.
The proposals were shared with 6,500 residents and businesses during consultation. Pegasus Group described the public feedback as constructive. The key points raised were:
- Impact on existing community facilities such as schools and medical centres
- Impact on traffic and congestion
- Concerns about overdevelopment
Pegasus Group described the plans as “a unique opportunity to create a new neighbourhood, building on the legacy and distinctive character of the site”.
They added: “Land at Turweston will be a highly desirable place to live for the 21st century and beyond.”
The public can submit comments on the proposal until September 12 2025, with a target decision date of November 5 2025.