Basingstoke Golf Course – Delivering a Major Housing-Led Expansion

Our Involvement

Boyer’s expertise was integral at every stage of the project, ensuring a seamless transition from site promotion to planning approvals and ongoing development support. Key areas of involvement included: 

• Local Plan Promotion & Land Allocation – Advising Basingstoke Golf Club on securing the site’s allocation for housing-led development in the Local Plan.
• Land Deal Facilitation – Supporting the agreement between Basingstoke Golf Club and Bloor Homes, facilitated by LRG’s land team.
• Outline Planning Application – Preparing and securing approval for an outline planning application covering 1,000 homes, sports pitches, a local centre, community facilities, a gypsy and traveller pitch, and key infrastructure improvements.
• Environmental Impact Assessment – Leading the preparation of an Environmental Statement to support the application.
• Planning Negotiations – Managing all negotiations with local authorities and stakeholders to secure planning permissions.
• Reserved Matters Applications – Preparing and submitting reserved matters applications for:  
  • Phase 1 – 227 homes
  • Phase 2 – 229 homes
  • Phase 3 – 485 homes, including affordable housing, custom-build housing, open space, and landscaping.
• Local Centre Planning – Currently leading negotiations for the planning application of a new local centre within the development. 

Outcome & Impact 

Boyer’s planning expertise has enabled the successful transformation of Basingstoke Golf Course into a thriving new community. By securing key planning permissions and delivering reserved matters applications, Boyer has helped create a well-designed, sustainable development that meets local housing needs while enhancing community infrastructure.

For more information on how Boyer and LRG’s Planning Services can support your development, contact us today.