Lot 1 - Land Off Bath Road Leonard Stanley, Stroud, Gloucestershire

Lot 1: GR283469 - Extending to approximately 12.1 acres, the site comprises a single field, accessed off Bath Road/Severn Waters. The topography is generally level, sloping gently downhill to the east where it meets a watercourse within the vendor's ownership. Boundaries comprise mature hedgerow and the is a single mature tree to the northern extent. 11kv and 33kv electric cables traverse the site. Being adjacent to, and in the same ownership as, the recently consented site for 34 dwellings, there is scope or connectivity through the consented site.

Location
The subject sites are located to the northern edge of the village of Leonard Stanley, a well-connected village approximately 3.5 miles south-west of Stroud and 3 miles from Junction 13 of the M5. The A419 provides convenient strategic access, while nearby Stonehouse and Stroud railway stations offer direct services to Gloucester, Bristol and London. The village provides local amenities, with a wider range of services available in nearby Stroud and Gloucester, supporting a sustainable and accessible location.
M5 Junction 13 - 3 miles
Stroud - 3.5 miles
Gloucester - 10 miles

Planning
The site falls within the administrative area of Stroud District Council and it is understood that the Stroud District Local Plan Review (submitted for examination in October 2021) remains formally at Examination, although progress has effectively been paused since the Inspectors raised significant concerns regarding soundness in August 2023. Hearing sessions commenced in March 2023 and were suspended following the Inspectors' request for further work on a number of key matters, including the strategy for meeting housing needs. As a consequence of changes to national planning policy and the Government's revised standard method for assessing housing need, Stroud District Council has now commenced preparation of an entirely new Local Plan under the reformed plan-making system rather than relying solely upon the submitted 2021 Review.

The new Local Plan formally commenced on 29 June 2026 and is currently at the initial "Early Engagement" stage, with consultation on issues, priorities and growth options having taken place between June and August 2026. The Council's published timetable indicates evidence gathering and site assessments through 2026/27, consultation on emerging options during summer 2027, publication of a draft plan in 2028. The Council has advised that updated Government housing need calculations require it to plan for approximately 840-846 dwellings per annum, a significant increase on the 620 dwellings per annum requirement that underpinned the submitted 2021 Local Plan Review.

Both Lots have been submitted to the June 2026 'Call for sites'.

Adjacent land planning approval:
S.24/1165/FUL - Erection of 34 low carbon dwellings including 35% affordable units, vehicular access off Bath Road, and associated public open space including a community orchard,landscaping and infrastructure. Approved 8th June 2026

Terms
Offers are invited on either/both for option agreements and/or promotion agreements. Parties are invited to submit terms as follows:

Confirm the Lot of interest
Promotion Agreement or Option Agreement
Percentage - discount/share of proceeds
Premium payment(s) to landowner
Term(s) of agreement/Longstop
Any deductible costs and cost caps
Minimum price
High level planning strategy
Confirmation of payment of landowner's professional fees (agent & legal)

Offers should be received prior to Wednesday 23rd September and sent via email to Robert Anthony:

Viewing
Both parcels can be viewed from the roadside or public footpaths. Walking the sites is by appointment only with Bruton Knowles.