Hunts Grove is a new village being built on the southern edge of the city of Gloucester. Building began in 2010[1] and is expected to continue into the 2030s.
Hunts Grove is being built on land formerly part of Colethrop Farm in the parishes of Hardwicke and Haresfield.[1] The development was named Hunts Grove after the small historic woodland on the site.
On 1 April 2020, Hunts Grove became a parish in its own right.[2]
Planning
Planning permission was granted in 2008 by Stroud District Council, the relevant planning authority. Gloucester City Council formally objected[1] but a government planning inspector confirmed the permission in 2009.[1] Further objections were raised when Stroud District Council proposed an extension to include a further 750 new homes.[3]
On 25 May 2014, Gloucestershire County Council announced that a new primary school in the village would serve the 1,750 new homes being built.[4]
Phases and Developers
PHASE 1 (Complete)
Crest Nicholson - Development name "Whitstone Hundred"[5]
David Wilson Homes - Development name "Haresfield Chase"[6]
PHASE 2 (Complete)
Crest Nicholson - Development name "Hunts Grove Gate"[7]
Crest Nicholson - Development name "The Ridings"[8]
David Wilson Homes - Development name "Rosewood Grange"[9]
Bellway Homes - Development name "Springfields"[10]
A further development of approx 700 homes is included in Stroud District Council's Local Plan and initial planning work is underway.
Hunts Grove Primary Academy
Hunts Grove Primary Academy is operated by Robinswood Academy Trust and opened in September 2019.[13] Construction of the school was contracted by Crest Nicholson[14] to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd[15] with the build commencing September 3rd, 2018.[13]