In a significant milestone for one of Hertfordshire's premier garden village developments, Lands Improvement has completed the final land sales at its €332m (£280m) High Leigh Garden Village scheme in Hoddesdon, Broxbourne. The strategic land developer has sold a 2.2-acre mixed-use hub to Majesticare, following the sale of 154 residential plots to Bellway in late 2024.
Premium care home operator Majesticare plans to create an 80-bed care home, 110-place nursery, 3,716 m² convenience store and an EV charging station within the mixed-use hub. This complements Bellway's acquisition of 154 residential units (123 private and 31 affordable homes) and follows the 404 homes delivered through a joint venture with Taylor Wimpey.
The 92.5-acre development, which received outline planning permission from Broxbourne Borough Council in 2015, features 558 residential units with 40% affordable housing allocation. Lands Improvement has invested over €22.5m (£19m) in Section 106 contributions, including land and funding for a two-form entry primary school set to open this year, and €4.7m (£4m) in infrastructure to create serviced land parcels.
Following its research-based, community-led approach to placemaking, the developer has ensured High Leigh Garden Village incorporates high-quality public realm and spaces for community engagement. Lands Improvement retains approximately 100 acres of land south of the Garden Village, which it continues to promote as a sustainable development opportunity in the emerging Local Plan.
James Stone, Managing Director of Lands Improvement, said: "These final land sales represent an important milestone in delivering a thriving community at High Leigh Garden Village. The sales lay the foundations for much-needed housing with all the necessary ingredients to ensure it remains a vibrant neighbourhood for generations to come, with provision for young families all the way through to later living. In partnership with Hertfordshire County Council and other stakeholders, we now look forward to seeing the vision brought to life."
- James Stone, Managing Director, Lands Improvement
- Lands Improvement - Strategic land development company
- Majesticare Limited - Premium care home operator and developer
- Bellway - Housebuilder
- Taylor Wimpey - Housebuilder
- Broxbourne Borough Council - Local planning authority
- Hertfordshire County Council - Local government authority
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