Housebuilder Bloor Homes has been appointed by the Church Commissioners for England and St. Philips to deliver part of a 2,000-home development on a 160-hectare site east of Dordon and Polesworth in North

"As both site promoters and housebuilders, and with an extensive track record in the region, it was clear that Bloor Homes and St. Philips shared the Church Commissioners’ interest in long-term stewardship," said Matthew Naylor, Team Lead – Strategic Land at the Church Commissioners for England. "With a strong track record of high-quality developments in areas of housing undersupply, the pair will deliver a best-in-class scheme in North Warwickshire that aligns with our vision for the site."

The planned development will also create new community infrastructure including a two-form primary school, retail and health facilities, a network of footpaths and cycleways, and formal playing pitches.


The site forms Allocation H4 of the North Warwickshire local plan. The Church Commissioners own approximately half of the site’s land.

To promote resident wellbeing, the scheme will feature extensive public open space, including a series of recreational routes. The potential to introduce a wetland corridor bisecting the site is also being explored.

Existing green infrastructure within open public spaces and green corridors will be retained, supporting ecological improvements, biodiversity net gain and resident health and wellbeing.

In addition to walking and cycling routes, the site will be accessible by vehicle from three points, including from the A5 to its south between Dordon and Grendon.

Known for its high-quality builds in areas of identified housing need, Bloor Homes is the UK’s largest family-owned housebuilder. Founded in 1962 by John Bloor, the housebuilder promotes and develops large-scale housing schemes across the country with a focus on strategic land.

St. Philips is an established land promoter bringing forward similar schemes as master developer, including Monarch Green, a 2,560-home development in Bromsgrove, Worchester. St. Philips also has a regional homes division.

The Church Commissioners for England’s strategic land portfolio has the capacity to deliver 30,000 homes across 60 strategic land sites in England, with 6,000 homes already subject to live planning applications.

Savills acted for the Church Commissioners.