A landmark joint venture created to accelerate housing delivery across Warwickshire has reached a major milestone with the completion of its 200^th home.

Develop Warwickshire is a £2.5 billion partnership between Warwickshire Property and Development Group, Warwickshire County Council and Vistry Group.

It has now delivered more than 200 homes across two sites, including all 71 homes at Brookmill Meadows in Warton and more than 130 homes at Milby Meadows in Nuneaton.

The milestone comes just three years after the joint venture secured planning permission for its first residential development and shows how quickly it has moved from plans to construction and completed homes.

Brookmill Meadows received planning permission in February 2023, welcomed its first residents within 18 months and has now been fully completed, with all homes sold.

Construction is continuing at Milby Meadows at Top Farm in Weddington, where more than 130 homes have already been delivered as part of a wider new community which will see the creation of up to 1,700 homes.

Develop Warwickshire has secured planning permission for more than 600 homes at the site, while plans are also progressing for a new local centre providing shops and community facilities.

The partnership has also delivered a new 1.5km link road through the development, helping to enable the £30 million Higham Lane North Academy, which opened in September 2025.

The joint venture has also submitted planning for its third scheme which is to deliver 57 new homes in Water Orton. Work is expected to begin later this year subject to consent.

Develop Warwickshire is delivering homes for open market sale, affordable housing and private rent to support different local housing needs.

The homes include energy-efficient features such as air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points, helping to reduce energy use and running costs for residents.

Stuart Buckley, Managing Director of Warwickshire Property & Development Group, said: “Develop Warwickshire was established to create new homes and communities across Warwickshire.

“Land that had been sitting empty is now home to families and people putting down roots and building their lives in Warwickshire.

“We have achieved a huge amount since the partnership secured its first planning permission only three years ago, so to now have completed 200 homes is a fantastic achievement.

“That progress shows the value of the public and private sectors working together, overcoming challenges, moving quickly and staying focused on getting homes built for communities across the county.”

Cllr James Crocker, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property at Warwickshire County Council, said: “Reaching 200 completed homes is a clear sign that Develop Warwickshire is delivering.

“This partnership is helping us make the best use of public land, bringing forward much-needed housing and investment while ensuring local communities benefit from new infrastructure and services.

“Through Develop Warwickshire we are creating sustainable, well connected communities that offer real opportunities for local people.”

Michael Moore, Managing Director at Vistry North West Midlands, said: “Reaching the 200-home milestone is a proud moment for everyone involved in Develop Warwickshire and reflects what can be achieved through strong public-private partnership working.

“Together, we are delivering much-needed, energy-efficient homes for a range of local needs, and we look forward to continuing that momentum as we build more homes across Warwickshire.”

Work has started on a new affordable housing development in the heart of Bulkington that will deliver vital homes for local people.

Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) will be working in partnership with construction firm GEDA and housing association Midland Heart to deliver the new development.

A total of 30 homes will be created on the site, which will be accessed from Trent Road.

The development will provide a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes designed to meet local housing needs, with more than 3,000 households currently on the Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council waiting list for an affordable home.

Midland Heart has entered into a development agreement with WPDG to purchase the 30 units at the scheme and the deal marks the first time the two organisations have worked together.

Last year, WPDG appointed award-winning construction and civil engineering company GEDA Construction as its development partner.

The homes will feature low-carbon technology, EV charging points and solar panel PV’s. The development will also boast LED street lighting and utilise sustainable materials.

The development, which is located within walking distance of Bulkington village centre, will provide residents with access to a range of local amenities including shops, cafés, pubs, convenience stores and community facilities to create a well-connected and sustainable community.

Chloe Britton, Senior Development Manager at WPDG, said: “This is an exciting milestone for WPDG as we begin our first residential development in partnership with Midland Heart.

“By bringing together all our expertise, we will deliver high-quality affordable homes that meet demand while creating lasting benefits for the local community.

“Demand in the local area continues to grow for affordable housing and this development will provide much-needed homes for families and individuals. We look forward to working closely with Midland Heart and GEDA Construction to bring the scheme forward.”

WPDG was established by Warwickshire County Council to realise the potential of its development sites, commercial buildings and mineral rights, including the delivery of affordable and market-priced homes across Warwickshire.

Councillor James Crocker, Deputy Leader of Warwickshire County Council and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, added: “It’s fantastic to see work now underway on this important development in Bulkington, which will provide much-needed affordable homes for local people.

“This scheme reflects the County Council’s commitment to working in partnership to unlock the potential of our land and assets, supporting communities and helping to meet growing housing demand across Warwickshire.

“Through Warwickshire Property & Development Group, we are continuing to invest in high-quality, sustainable developments that deliver long-term benefits for residents.”

Midland Heart is one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands and works to create balanced, sustainable communities by delivering homes and neighbourhoods where customers want to live.

Carl Vann, Portfolio Manager at Midland Heart added: “We’re pleased to be working with Warwickshire Property & Development Group for the first time to deliver high-quality, affordable homes for Bulkington. We’re pleased to be delivering a mix of homes that reflects local need and supports people to put down roots in a well-connected community.”

Colm McVeigh, Build GB Director at GEDA, said: “We are pleased to have started on site in Bulkington, working in partnership with WPDG and Midland Heart to deliver 30 much-needed affordable homes.

“Our teams are building high-quality, sustainable homes and we are proud to help create a well-connected community for local families.”

A landmark joint venture has completed and fully sold its first residential development in Warwickshire.

Develop Warwickshire has delivered 71 homes at Brookmill Meadows in Warton, with strong demand seeing all homes sold within two years of sales launching.

The joint venture brings together Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes, Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) and Warwickshire County Council.

The partnership was formed to accelerate the delivery of new homes across the county and is already demonstrating its capability to bring forward high-quality and sustainable developments at pace.

Brookmill Meadows received planning permission in February 2023 and welcomed its first residents within 18 months. All homes have now been completed and sold only three years after securing planning consent, evidencing the strength of the joint venture’s approach.

Develop Warwickshire is bringing forward an initial 2,000 new homes across Warwickshire, with the scheme in Warton the first in its 30-year, £2.5 billion development strategy.

Brookmill Meadows features 71 two, three and four-bedroom homes which includes 29 affordable homes, comprising 15 affordable rent and 14 shared ownership properties which have been handed over to Platform Housing Group, who will own and manage these homes.

The shared ownership properties give people the opportunity to purchase a share of their home and pay discounted rent on the remainder to Platform Housing Group, one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands.

The highly sustainable homes on Orton Road have been constructed using modern methods, incorporating green features such as air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points to support lower energy costs for residents.

Brookmill Meadows is also the first residential development to be completed and fully sold by WPDG, which was established by Warwickshire County Council in 2021 to realise the potential of its development sites.

Stuart Buckley, Managing Director of Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG), said: “The completion and full sale of Brookmill Meadows marks a major milestone for the Develop Warwickshire partnership, as the first residential development to be delivered and sold through the joint venture.

“It is also a significant moment for WPDG as our first scheme to be completed and fully sold, demonstrating how we can work in partnership to bring forward high-quality homes for local communities.

“We’ve seen strong demand for these homes, with all properties sold within a short timeframe. By working in partnership with Vistry and Warwickshire County Council, we’ve been able to deliver these homes at pace and create a well-balanced mix of properties that meet a range of local housing needs and will support the development of a strong community.”

Michael Moore, Vistry’s Managing Director for North West Midlands, said: “The successful completion of Brookmill Meadows is a fantastic milestone for Develop Warwickshire and a strong example of what can be achieved through partnership working.

“By bringing together Vistry’s expertise in delivering high-quality mixed-tenure communities with the local knowledge and ambition of Warwickshire Property & Development Group and Warwickshire County Council, we have created a development that meets local housing needs while also delivering sustainable, energy-efficient homes for residents.

“We’re proud to have played a key role in bringing this first scheme forward and look forward to supporting the delivery of many more new homes across Warwickshire in the years ahead.”

Cllr James Crocker, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property at Warwickshire County Council, said: “Brookmill Meadows shows what can be achieved when the public and private sectors work together with a shared ambition to deliver high‑quality, sustainable homes for Warwickshire residents.

“Our Develop Warwickshire joint venture is enabling the County Council to unlock the potential of its land in a way that delivers real value for communities – accelerating housing delivery, increasing affordable provision and supporting long‑term growth across the county. The success of this first scheme gives us real confidence as Develop Warwickshire moves forward.”

Pawel Wiktor, Regional Head of Delivery at Platform Housing Group, said: “Completing this development demonstrates how important partnership working is going to be for delivering the homes our communities need.

“Brookmill Meadows is an important example of our ambition to consistently deliver high quality affordable housing across the Midlands, following nearly 1,400 completions last year and with another 1,600 homes in our pipeline for the coming 12 months. I want to thank everyone involved in creating these new opportunities for people to have a place to call home.”

A pair of businesses based at a Southam industrial park have expanded their operations, highlighting the strength of the site’s collaborative environment and its role in supporting sustainable growth just two years after completion. 

Green Tech Industries Ltd and RMF Installation and Services have both reported significant growth since launching at Sucham Park, a scheme from Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG).

Green Tech Industries has increased its footprint to accommodate a growing team and rising demand, while fellow occupier RMF has boosted operational capacity.

Both businesses have a strong commitment to the circular economy, with Green Tech Industries recycling and repurposing batteries and motors from electric vehicles, and RMF Installation and Services being the world’s largest supplier and installer of reclaimed raised floor systems.

Green Tech Industries was founded by CEO Tony Booth after he identified a gap in the expanding green economy to support businesses with electric vehicle parts for service and waste recycling challenges.

He opened the site at Sucham Park as a base to disassemble and test battery components before selling them back into the industry to be used for servicing and repairs.

Since opening at Sucham Park just one year ago, Tony has secured a number of contracts with large companies and has taken on 11 new members of staff to support increased demand, with more positions on the horizon.

The business has also expanded its footprint, taking on additional office space from RMF on Sucham Park.

Tony said: “Since opening at Sucham Park, the business has gone from strength to strength. We’ve secured new contracts, grown our skilled team and have also taken on additional space thanks to RMF.

“The site is in a fantastic location and has provided us with a professional base, something which is incredibly important for a start-up, and has really supported our growth.

“Green technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, but businesses like us are needed to ensure that parts – some with more than 10 years of life in them – are properly repurposed. As the technology is only set to evolve further, we’re incredibly excited for the future.”

RMF, headquartered in Leamington Spa, is a leading supplier and installer of raised access flooring for commercial office interiors and opened its base at Sucham Park to provide storage capacity to support the expansion of its reclaimed flooring “Eco Range”.

As a result, the business has been able to take on a number of large-scale projects that would not have been possible without the additional storage capacity.

This includes a 28,000 sqm project at the landmark 105 Victoria Street office scheme in London.

Rebecca Marsh, Sales Director at RMF, said: “Having the additional space at Sucham Park has been massively beneficial for us, allowing us to take on greater volumes of reclaimed flooring and strengthen our operational capacity. We’ve also welcomed two new members of staff as part of that growth and have a healthy pipeline of work for 2026.

“The location works extremely well for us too being just 20 minutes from our head office and with good motorway links, which is essential given that the majority of our projects are in London.

“It’s also a space we’re genuinely proud to bring clients to, and it’s fantastic to also be able to sub-let our office space to Green Tech Industries to support their growth.

“As a business, we’re fully committed to the circular economy and doing the right thing. The continued demand for reclaimed flooring shows the construction industry is moving in the right direction, with clients increasingly focused on reuse and sustainability, which is incredibly positive for the business.”

Rob Andrews, Head of Development at WPDG, said: “Sucham Park was designed to provide high-quality space where businesses can grow, expand and thrive, and it is extremely encouraging to see both Green Tech Industries and RMF going from strength to strength.

“Their continued growth and the way they are working collaboratively on site demonstrates their ambition, innovation and shared values, and we are extremely proud that Sucham Park is supporting this.”

Councillor Stephen Shaw, Deputy Leader of Warwickshire County Council and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, said: “Sucham Park is already proving its value to Warwickshire’s economy. The rapid progress made by businesses based here shows how the site is enabling new jobs, investment and confidence in the local area. It’s great to see companies choosing to put down roots and succeed here.”

Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, has signed contracts with Placefirst, one of the UK’s foremost build-to-rent property developers, for 49 PRS properties at their landmark Milby Meadows development, in Nuneaton. This includes four 1-bed homes, 23 2-bed and 22 3-bed homes. This agreement, made on behalf of the Develop Warwickshire joint venture (JV), completes a quartet of key partners, each bringing unique expertise and resources to the project.

The JV’s partnership model at the 1,700-home development now includes:
• Platform Homes, delivering 133 affordable properties,
• Sigma, providing 38 PRS homes,
• Leaf, contributing 82 PRS units,
• And Placefirst, rounding out the offering with the final 49 PRS homes.

Together, these organisations are ensuring a diverse mix of tenures, making homes accessible to people from all walks of life and fostering a truly balanced and inclusive community.

Michael Moore, Vistry’s Managing Director for North West Midlands, said: “I am delighted to have such a fantastic range of partners on our largest scheme within the Develop Warwickshire Joint Venture.

“Placefirst brings a wealth of experience and provides an excellent opportunity to develop the private rental sector offer on this site. Bringing a wide range of tenure offers to the area shows the commitment of the JV to delivering high-quality, affordable homes that enhance communities and meet the diverse housing needs in Warwickshire.”

Henry Marshall, Investment Director at Placefirst said: “Our latest project with Vistry builds on our other four neighbourhoods, which will deliver a total of 363 home across Oxford, Northampton, Mansfield, Swindon and now Warwickshire. The collaboration enables us to deliver sustainable, quality homes and communities built for the long-term in places where they’re needed. We look forward to seeing our partnership with Vistry continue to thrive, and helping to create an inclusive and well-connected neighbourhood that supports community growth in Milby Meadows.”

Develop Warwickshire, the joint venture between Vistry, Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) and Warwickshire County Council, is building 2,000 homes in Warwickshire to help address the region’s housing shortage. The JV has committed £2.5 billion to create much-needed new homes and job opportunities for local residents. The partnership’s dedication to sustainable development aligns with local authority criteria and aims to enhance the quality of life for Warwickshire residents.

James Devereux, Finance Director of WDPG, said: “This is another major step forward to bring the vision for Milby Meadows and Weddington to life. The agreement between Vistry and Placefirst is a clear demonstration of the confidence in this landmark development and completes a strong quartet of partners within the Develop Warwickshire scheme.

“Together, we’re giving future residents a real sense of the community taking shape while combining our expertise to deliver sustainable, thriving communities across the county.”

Councillor Stephen Shaw, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property at Warwickshire County Council, said: “This agreement marks another significant milestone in delivering the high-quality homes and infrastructure that families across Warwickshire need. The inclusion of Placefirst strengthens an already exceptional partnership and reflects the confidence in what is being achieved at Milby Meadows.

“Through Develop Warwickshire we are creating sustainable, well connected communities that offer real opportunities for local people.”

Each home will be constructed using modern methods of construction, incorporating air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points. The development will boast energy-efficient design elements, incorporate sustainable urban drainage systems and will include beautifully-landscaped green open space.

Phase 1 of the infrastructure works is now complete, creating a northern link road bringing together the surrounding developments with access to the new Higham Lane North Academy, which opened in September 2025 for students aged 11-16.

Construction of the first 530 homes with public open space is well under way. When completed, Milby Meadows will feature a mix of 1,700 two, three and four-bedroom properties, a primary and secondary school, a local centre with retail and community facilities, extensive public open spaces, play areas, a habitat pond and multi-functional green infrastructure, and new roads and highway improvements including on the A444 and footpaths linking to other developments.