The builder said 25 of the new properties will be transferred to a local housing association
Kirstie McCrum Network Content Editor
04:59, 03 Jun 2025
A Charles Church Severn Valley example property(Image: Charles Church)
A developer has received the green light to add 94 new homes to a major Bristol development.
Charles Church Severn Valley has acquired 6.8 acres from Crest Nicholson to construct the homes on the 1,290-unit site at Harry Stoke, Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire.
Charles Church – sister company of Persimmon Homes – currently has outline planning permission for the site. Detailed approval for will now be sought.
The application includes a commitment to transfer 25 new properties to a local housing association, helping to address the local housing waiting list.
The housebuilder recently had its five-star HBF (Home Builders Federation) rating confirmed for the fourth year in a row, meaning nine out of 10 customers would recommend them to a friend.
Charles Church Severn Valley Managing Director Claire Burton, said: “I am delighted that Charles Church has secured land in Harry Stoke to deliver high-quality homes for the area. I’d like to thank Crest Nicholson for engaging so positively with us throughout the process.
“Charles Church has a proud record of delivering homes for local people, building sustainable communities, and leaving a positive and lasting legacy across the Severn Valley region. We are committed to bringing those same ambitions to this site.
“We look forward to submitting our detailed planning application to the local authority as we seek to deliver quality new homes for local families.”