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A new development of 1,200 homes on land at Harry Stoke was foreseen in South Gloucestershire Council’s Local Plan adopted in January 2006.
The Local Plan anticipated that 900 homes would be completed by 2011. In practice, no homes at all were built by this date, owing to planning delays and legal wrangles.
The site is included in the council’s Core Strategy, which covers the period up 2026.
The Core Strategy also introduced another proposed new neighbourhood, named East of Harry Stoke, where a further 2,000 homes are planned to be built.
Illustrative Diagram
Framework diagram of the East of Harry Stoke new neighbourhood (click to enlarge). Legend:
- Pink: East of Harry Stoke new neighbourhood
- Yellow: Harry Stoke new neighbourhood
- Green hatched: Green infrastructure
- Red/black line: Route of the proposed Stoke Gifford Transport Link (Stoke Gifford bypass)
Location of the Harry Stoke New Neighbourhood
The new neighbourhood is bordered by Harry Stoke Road to the west and the Avon Ring Road to the south.
View Harry Stoke in a larger map
New Homes at Harry Stoke
Poppy Meadows (Crest Nicholson)
The first housing development to come on stream at Harry Stoke will be Poppy Meadows, a development of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom properties by Crest Nicholson:
This development of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes in Harry Stoke will be Crest Nicholson’s new flagship development in Bristol offering easy access to the motorway network, Bristol Parkway station and the city centre.
Highbrook Park (Crest Nicholson)
Launched spring 2013:
Crest Nicholson brings to the market Highbrook Park, Stoke Gifford, an impressive collection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, situated in a convenient location providing excellent access to both Bristol and Bath.
See also:
- Highbrook Park proves a hit in Bristol (Crest Nicholson, 2013)
Brooklands Park (Crest Nicholson, Sovereign and Linden Homes)
Launched 2020.
Marketing name for development of 763 homes relating to planning application PT17/5810/RM (see below).
Our brand new development in Bristol, Brooklands Park, has officially launched. Speak to our sales team today to book an appointment on site or at our Head Office in Stoke Gifford. Find out more about Brooklands Park here: https://t.co/YApb2zVkIW pic.twitter.com/ViZdyf8B5l
— Crest Nicholson (@CrestNicholson) March 11, 2020
👋🏾 Say hello to #Bristol living and move to the Brooklands Park development this Winter!
🔍Located in Stoke Gifford, take your pick from a collection of stylish 1 & 2 bedroom apartments perfect for modern living. Register your interest here – https://t.co/wRhrdjfzt2 pic.twitter.com/cM6Ed04YMu
— Sovereign Living (@SovereignLiving) May 13, 2021
Developer webpages:
- Brooklands Park (Crest Nicholson)
- Brooklands Park (Sovereign)
- Brook Park (Linden Homes)
Harry Stoke in the News
Masterplan for hundreds of new homes approved
13th Oct 2011 | Bristol Evening Post
A masterplan for hundreds of new homes in Harry Stoke has been approved, four years after the project was first granted planning approval.
Land at Harry Stoke Stories in The Journal
- Marketing suite opens for first of 2,600+ new homes coming to the Stokes
- Crest Nicholson lays foundations of first homes at Harry Stoke
- Green light for 763-home development at Harry Stoke
- Update on the 2,600+ new homes coming to the Stokes
- Call to preserve historic Harry Stoke ‘moat’
- Housing minister makes flying visit to the Stokes
- Councillors and residents await revised plans for 763 homes at Harry Stoke
- Drop-in session to address concerns over revised plans for 763 homes at Harry Stoke
Planning Applications (South Gloucestershire Council)
PT17/5810/RM
Received 18th December 2017
Erection of 763 dwellings, community building, nursery and retail units with parking, landscaping and associated works.  (Approval of reserved matters to be read in conjunction with outline planning permission PT06/1001/O).
PT17/5809/RM
Received 18th December 2017
Erection of primary school with parking, landscaping and associated works. (Approval of reserved matters to be read in conjunction with outline planning permission PT06/1001/O).
PT17/5847/RM
Received 18th December 2017
Erection of 263 dwellings and associated public open space and infrastructure on 9.63 ha of the overall 39.57 ha within the outline consent. Discharging of various conditions attached to outline planning permission PT06/1001/O.
PT12/1302/RM
Received 13th April 2012; Approved 28th September 2012
Erection of 166 dwellings (Use Class C3), with parking, landscaping and associated works. (Approval of reserved matters to be read in conjunction with outline planning permission PT06/1001/O).
PT06/1001/O
Received 29th Mar 2006; Approved 19th Dec 2007
Residential development on 39.57 hectares of land (Outline) with infrastructure, public open space and ancillary facilities. Means of access to be determined, all other matters reserved.
Key documents:
- Planning Inspector’s report (4th Oct 2007, recommending refusal)
- Secretary of State’s decision (19th Dec 2007, granting approval)
- Masterplan (14th Mar 2007)
- Phasing plan (14th Mar 2007)
Residents’ Groups
Harry Stoke Development Action Group (also on Facebook)
Miscellaneous News
From the minutes of a meeting of Stoke Gifford Parish Council on 6th September 2011:
“We are currently liaising with Crest Nicholson regarding the street naming for the new Harry Stoke Development. Crest Nicholson are extremely community focussed and are working closely with the Parish Council regarding the new development. It is anticipated that marketing publicity will be arranged for the beginning of December when Poppy Meadows will be official launched. It has been suggested that Crest liaise with the Royal British Legion regarding the Launch.”