The land – to the north of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk – has been purchased by Vistry and is part of one of the region’s largest sustainable urban extensions.

The transaction was brokered by the development team at the Savills Cambridge office on behalf of a private landowner.

The scheme benefits from hybrid planning permission from West Suffolk District Council for a total of 1,375 new homes alongside a number of community facilities, with 287 having secured detailed planning and the remaining 1,088 homes and community facilities with outline planning.

Tom Fraser, director in the development team at Savills Cambridge, said they were delighted with the result.

“The development represents an exciting opportunity to deliver sustainable growth with high quality residential and community uses in a prime location and will significantly contribute to the supply of much-needed new homes in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area,” he said.

“We had strong interest from a number of parties, however from the outset Vistry demonstrated an ability to meet the requirements of our client and we look forward to seeing how their plans come to fruition.

“The development land market in the East of England has shown a good deal of resilience in recent months and this sale reflects that.”

James Warrington, executive chair (North, South Midlands and East Division) at Vistry, said: “Large sites such as this demonstrate our continued commitment to building more high-quality mixed-tenure homes at scale, helping to meet the acute shortage of homes across the country.

"This fantastic site is a great opportunity to deliver the mix of homes and local facilities that residents need to create thriving and sustainable long-term communities and to boost economic growth in the region.”

Located 2.4 miles north east of Bury St Edmunds, the site will provide a mix of housing tenures to meet the demands of the local community, with at least 30% of the 1,375 homes designated as affordable housing.

The masterplan includes up to 1,375 homes, provision for a new primary school, a local centre and community space, and a country park, and extensive green spaces throughout.

The site benefits from excellent transport links, with two railway stations within two miles offering regular and fast services to Cambridge and Ipswich. Additionally, the nearby A14 connects Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich, Cambridge, Huntingdon and the A11, the latter linking to the M11 motorway. Stansted Airport is around 50 miles away and easily reached by road.

Work on the 287 new homes with detailed planning is anticipated to commence in spring 2026, with the remaining 1,088 homes and community facilities to be delivered in phases until 2031.