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Savills : Green light for major infrastructure supporting 1,500 homes at Gilston Area Village 7
Savills : Green light for major infrastructure supporting 1,500 homes at Gilston Area Village
About this update from Savills Plc
The approval follows the grant of Outline Planning Permission, the adoption of the Strategic Landscape Masterplan and, most recently, the approval of the Village 7 Masterplan and Design Code in April 2026. Together, these approvals establish the framework for the delivery of Village 7 and are the product of extensive stakeholder engagement, design development and technical collaboration. The first RMA secured approval for the access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping of key strategic infrastructure required for Village 7. This includes the strategic road network (including the Strategic Transport Corridor), an extensive noise bund, a strategic community heating system, substations and associated operational and engineering works. The approval was secured through an ambitious and fast-paced programme aimed to facilitate an early start on site, alongside complex negotiations with East Herts District Council, Hertfordshire County Council and other stakeholders on planning, transport, drainage and infrastructure matters. The approval unlocks the delivery of critical infrastructure and represents an important step towards the construction of the first homes at Village 7. Jane Barnett, Director in Savills Planning team, commented: "This approval represents a major step forward for the delivery of Village 7. By unlocking the essential infrastructure needed to support the new community, it paves the way for the next phase of development. A fantastic collaborative effort between Taylor Wimpey and Savills to bring forward this important site."