Our proposal
Delivering new homes to support local need
The site lies to the east of the existing built-up area of Wendover and is well contained by established landscape features and neighbouring development, providing an opportunity to deliver a carefully designed and sustainable extension to the town.
Our emerging proposals focus on:
- Up to 300 new homes, including 50% affordable housing
- A landscape-led design, retaining and enhancing existing green infrastructure
- New public open spaces and connections to existing footpaths and routes
- A design approach that reflects the character and setting of Wendover
- A development that supports local services, facilities, and the wider community
A Sustainable Location for Growth
Wendover is recognised as one of the most sustainable settlements in the former Aylesbury Vale area, benefiting from a wide range of services, schools, shops and community facilities, alongside a railway station providing direct connections to London.
The site is located within easy reach of these amenities and benefits from existing pedestrian and cycle connections. It is also well contained by established landscape features, creating a strong and distinctive setting for development. Together, these characteristics make it a logical and sustainable location to help meet local housing needs.
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Why New Homes Are Needed
Buckinghamshire is currently experiencing a significant shortage of deliverable housing land and is unable to demonstrate a five-year supply of housing sites. At the same time, demand for affordable housing continues to increase, with thousands of households across the county seeking access to suitable homes.
The proposals for Wendover Springs present an opportunity to help address this need through the delivery of up to 300 new homes, including 50% affordable housing. The development would provide a range of homes designed to meet the needs of local people at different stages of life, helping to support a balanced and thriving community.
In addition to contributing towards local housing needs, the proposals would support nearby services and facilities, deliver new areas of public open space, and create a landscape-led development that responds positively to its surroundings. Hawridge Land is committed to bringing forward a high-quality and thoughtfully designed neighbourhood that integrates with Wendover and makes a meaningful contribution towards meeting the area’s current and future housing needs.
Key features
What the scheme offers
- Wendover Springs:
- Providing up to 300 new homes designed around nature
- 50% affordable housing:
- A range of house sizes and types will be provided to meet the needs of the local and wider community.
- Sustainable design and infrastructure:
- Encouraging active travel and reducing reliance on cars. The site benefits from proximity to local amenities, including GP practices, hospitals, primary and secondary schools, and opportunities to enhance public transport provision.
- Biodiversity enhancements:
- Including new green spaces, planting, and habitats, alongside the retention and protection of existing natural features including woodland and adjacent watercourses. A strong focus will be placed on accessible open space.
The site
Site location
The site is currently privately owned and inaccessible to the public. As part of the proposals, extensive areas of publicly accessible open space would be delivered, together with new walking routes and green infrastructure, providing a lasting benefit for both existing and future residents of Wendover.
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Our story
About Hawridge Land
Hawridge Land is part of the Buckinghamshire-based W.E. Black Group and has a long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality developments across the county. As a local business, we care deeply about the future of Buckinghamshire’s towns and villages and recognise the importance of respecting the history, character and landscape that make places such as Wendover special.
We are therefore committed to meaningful consultation and want to hear your views before a planning application is submitted. Through this consultation, local residents and stakeholders can help shape the proposals by sharing their feedback online or speaking directly with the project team. We will carefully consider all comments received as we continue to refine the plans for Wendover Springs.
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Timeline
How will the project move forward?
We are currently in the early stages of developing our vision for Wendover Springs. Below is an indicative timeline of the project, which may evolve as plans progress:
Summer 2026
Public engagement and consultation on the outline proposal and vision.
Autumn 2026
Anticipated submission of outline planning application to Buckinghamshire Council, incorporating feedback received.
Mid 2027
Anticipated determination of the outline planning application.
Assuming outline planning application granted:
2027
Further detailed Reserved Matters application and consultation.
Assuming Reserved Matters planning application granted:
2028
Earliest anticipated start of construction, subject to planning consent.