Partners unveil plans for 800 new homes to develop new Cheshire community

Plans for almost 800 new homes in Cheshire have been revealed by Vistry Group and Bloor Homes.

They are developing a new community at Leighton West in Crewe that will provide 791 new homes.

Vistry will deliver 408 homes, with 208 of these forward-sold to Liverpool-based affordable housing provider, Plus Dane Housing.

The remaining 200 homes will be sold on the open market under Vistry’s Linden Homes and Bovis Homes brands. 

Bloor Homes will be delivering 383 homes on the site, 39 of which will also be affordable homes.

The creation of a new sustainable neighbourhood at Leighton West is a key part of Cheshire East’s Local Plan.

In addition to the new homes, the new community will include an array of public amenities including allotments, community orchards, footpaths, cycleways, formal and informal play spaces, outdoor gyms and green corridors.

The development will contribute £5.6m to enhance local community services and facilities.

This includes a new mixed-use local centre featuring community and leisure facilities, a pub, a children’s day nursery, and a site for a new primary school.

Additional contributions will fund improved cycle links, highway works, NHS support, and travel plan monitoring.

Joe Turner, Vistry Manchester and Cheshire East managing director, said: “Leighton West will not only address the local demand for high quality housing, including affordable homes, but will also deliver a host of community benefits – from green spaces to new commercial, retail, and educational facilities – helping to create a vibrant, sustainable neighbourhood for Crewe.”

James Clark, managing director for Bloor Homes’ North West region, said: “We are very much looking forward to delivering high quality homes, significant green spaces and several other key benefits to the local community in this exciting collaboration with Vistry.”

Siobhan Moore, director of growth at Plus Dane Housing, said: “We have really expanded our footprint in Crewe over the past few years with more than 150 homes in the nearby Alexandra Gardens development still being completed.

“We are excited about the Leighton West plans which include a variety of public facilities and interesting outdoor spaces. This new neighbourhood is going to be a vibrant place to live and bring up a family.”