KEY DETAILS
Great Haddon Wood
Location: Peterborough
Homes: 1,499
Partners: Octopus, Sage and Leaf Living, Heylo, MTVH (Metropolitan Thames Valley) and Joint Venture with Kier
Start date on site: 2023
Project Duration: 7 years
Gross Development Value: £400m
Land: Greenfield
Social Value: c£35m
Introduction
Great Haddon is one of Vistry’s flagship developments, a vibrant multi-phase project that plays a central role in the wider urban expansion of Peterborough. Designed to deliver high quality homes and a thriving community, Great Haddon brings together a diverse mix of tenures, innovative construction methods, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Through partnerships with registered providers, local authorities, and private sector partners, Vistry is creating a place where residents can enjoy green open spaces, while enhancing the natural environment for future generations.
Housing Delivery and Affordable Homes
Vistry is delivering high quality homes at Great Haddon through its Bovis Homes and Linden Homes brands, with the development progressing in multiple phases. The site features a blend of traditional masonry and predominantly timber frame construction, with most homes built using timber frame. In the upcoming MTVH phase, 115 of the 119 affordable homes will be timber frame, with construction set to begin in May 2025 and completion expected by April 2027. Another major phase, Great Haddon East, will be delivered through a Joint Venture with Countryside Homes and Kier, bringing forward 289 new homes, including 16% affordable housing, with work scheduled to commence in 2026.
“I had been thinking about moving for a while so the children could have their own bedrooms. One day, we were driving past and I said, ‘Shall we go and have a look at what’s available?’ My son agreed, and we immediately liked what we saw.”
Great Haddon resident
“Great Haddon Wood is a shining example of Leaf Living and Vistry’s partnership in action. It is a testament to our commitment to delivering much-needed, high-quality rental homes at scale in England. Vistry and Leaf Living share the ethos that a varied choice of tenure is crucial for helping to alleviate the housing shortage. Homes for families to rent, in thriving communities in good locations like Great Haddon Wood, provide a sustainable and long-term solution for people who can’t get onto the housing ladder but need the stability and security that a traditional rental property might not provide.”
CEO of Leaf Living
In addition to our Section 106 obligations, this development of a range of housing options including affordable homes and Private Rented homes.
Community Facilities
Vistry is committed to creating lasting communities where people can truly thrive. At Great Haddon, residents will benefit from a well-planned community infrastructure, including a local centre with commercial space, parks, and play areas. The development will offer around 23 hectares of open space, featuring playing fields, water features, allotments, and recreational facilities. In addition, a new school will be delivered by Peterborough City Council, further supporting the needs of this growing community.
Commitment to Nature and Sustainability
Vistry iscommitted to Homes for Nature, a plan to help wildlife thrive in the places webuild. At Great Haddon, our approach to sustainability is guided by comprehensive BiodiversityStrategy, designed to enhance and protect the natural environment.
Key initiatives include:
- Creation of wildflower and wetland meadows, along with extensive tree and hedgerow planting
- Installation of hibernacula to support local reptile populations
- Placement of barn owl boxes to encourage nesting and biodiversity
Recognising the scale of this development,we’ve implemented ongoing ecological monitoring and reportingsystems to ensure long-term environmental stewardship.
In addition to on-site efforts, we’re alsocontributing to the District Licensing Scheme for Great Crested Newts,helping to create and restore pond habitats in the wider local area.