Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes, has been granted planning 
permission by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council to bring 140 new homes to Leicester Road, Earl 
Shilton. Simultaneously, Vistry has completed on a contract with Places for People, the UK’s leading Social 
Enterprise, for 83 properties, bringing a great number of much-needed affordable homes to the 
development on the northern edge of the market town.

This £31m new development, nestled in the heart of Leicestershire, is just five miles from Hinckley and 10 
miles from Leicester and will consist of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom mixed-tenure houses and 
maisonettes designed to blend with the town’s historic community.

Andy Reynolds, Managing Director of Vistry South East Midlands, said: “We are thrilled to have secured 
planning permission to start work on these much-needed mixed-tenure homes in the historic town of Earl 
Shilton. Working in partnership with Places for People means that this development will not only meet the 
housing needs of the area but will blend family-friendly homes and green open spaces to create a thriving 
and sustainable community for the future.”

The new homes will be built using modern methods of construction (MMC) reducing the carbon footprint of 
every property. The homes will be manufactured off site using open panel timber frames from the Vistry 
Works East Midlands factory just 12 miles away in Leicestershire. Each home built using these panels emits 
14,460kg CO2e less than a traditional brick-and-block house and will be thoughtfully designed to 
complement this historic town.

Nilam Buchanan, Regional Managing Director, Developments Central and North from Places for People 
said “We are delighted to partner with Vistry Group on this significant development in Earl Shilton to bring 
forward more high-quality, affordable homes that foster vibrant and sustainable communities. The mix of 
one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes will cater to a diverse range of people, ensuring that everyone 
has access to a safe and comfortable living environment. We know how vitally important a sustainable home 
can be for people, and we’re excited to see modern methods of construction used to reduce the carbon 
footprint of these homes, contributing to a greener future for all. We look forward to seeing this 
development come to life and making a positive impact on the local community."

Earl Shilton is steeped in history which harks back to the pre-Norman era. The new development is walking 
distance from the 11th century Earl Shilton Castle with its earthwork motte and bailey fortress founded by 
the Earl of Leicester. 

Work is expected to start in spring 2025.