Red House Farm, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Catesby Estates are the appointed strategic land promoter for Red House Farm.

Red House Farm lies to the north west of Royal Leamington Spa, within the Leamington Lillington District Ward. The site can be directly accessed by connecting to the existing secondary road network to the north of the site.  This in turn connects to the primary road network (A452, A445, A46 and the M40), providing easy access to wider area.

The site has been identified as potentially suitable for release from the Green Belt to meet local housing need.

The site has the potential to include:

• Up to 250 energy efficient and low carbon homes to meet the needs of the local community
• 40% affordable housing including First Time Buyer and Shared Ownership options
• Additional public open space for informal and formal play 
• Allotments
• Additional car parking, providing extra parking for visitors to Newbold Comyn
• New footpath/cycle routes into Newbold Comyn increasing accessibility for users
• Easy access on the primary road network (A452, A445, A46 and the M40)
• Enhancement of existing green boundaries and increased biodiversity opportunities
• Significant open space enabling the creation of new habitats and linked biodiversity corridors, alongside offering residents places to relax, exercise and play
• Financial contributions towards infrastructure and community facility improvements

AN OPPORTUNITY TO DELIVER MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Roya Leamington Spa is a desirable, but expensive place to live with many first time buyers struggling to take their first steps on the housing ladder, and consequently having to relocate out of the town and move away from their families.

Properties in Royal Leamington Spa had an overall average price of £355,657 (Rightmove) over the last year, compared to the UK average of £237,834 (Land Registry).  This site will provide 40% affordable housing for those looking to get on the housing ladder, including First Time Homes and Shared Ownership as well as more traditional social rented options.