Heathlands (Maidstone) Dwellings: 5,000Size: 330 HaLocation: MaidstoneStatus: Pre Planning StageClient: Homes England and Maidstone Borough CouncilCSS Delivered Services: Community Asset Mapping: Research and Consultation Options Appraisal Stewardship and Placemaking Framework Development Back to projects page
Winterbourne (Canterbury) Dwellings: 1815 Size: 76.58 ha Location: Canterbury Status: Pre Planning Stage Client: Shaptor CSS Delivered Services: Community Asset Mapping: Research and Consultation Options Appraisal Stewardship and Placemaking Strategy Development Back to projects page
Aylesham (Dover) Dwellings: 1,200 homes Size: 33ha Location: Dover Status: Complete Client: Barratts CSS Delivered Services: Community Asset Mapping: Research and Consultation Options Appraisal Stewardship and Placemaking Strategy Development Back to projects page
Marcham Community Hub (Marcham) Dwellings: Sports Facility and Pavilion Location: Marcham Status: Complete Client: The Anson Trust CSS Delivered Services: Community Asset Mapping: Research and Consultation Options Appraisal Stewardship and Placemaking Strategy Development Back to projects page
Longcross South (Runnymede) Dwellings: 1700 homes Size: 79.52 hectares Location: Runnymead Status: Pre Planning Stage Client: Runnymead District Council CSS Delivered Services: Review of the Stewardship Strategy Back to projects page
Barton Park (Oxford) Dwellings: 885 homes Size: 90 acres Location: Oxford Status: Under Development/ In Occupation Client: Grosvenor CSS Delivered Services: Options Appraisal Back to projects page
Saltcross (Oxford) Dwellings: 2200 homes Size: 215 Hectares Location: Oxford Status: Pre-planning Client: Grosvenor CSS Delivered Services: Community Asset Mapping: Research and Consultation Options Appraisal Stewardship and Placemaking Strategy Development Back to projects page
Berinsfield (Oxford) Dwellings: 1700 homes Size: 132 hectares Location: Oxford Status: Pre-planning Client: South Oxfordshire District Council CSS Delivered Services: Support for Strategic planning and design of community facilities Back to projects page
Water Eaton (Oxford) Dwellings: 800 Homes Size: 48 Hectares Location: Oxford Status: Planning Stage Client: Christ Church/Bellway CSS Delivered Services: Community Asset Mapping: Research and Consultation Options Appraisal Stewardship and Placemaking Strategy Development Support for Planning Applications and Subsequent Approvals (S106) Back to projects page
Wisley (Guildford) Dwellings: 1750 Size: 46 hectares Location: Guildford Status: Planning Stage Client: Taylor Wimpey CSS Delivered Services: Options Appraisal Community Asset Mapping: Research and Consultation Stewardship and Placemaking Framework Development Business Planning for Stewardship Bodies Set up of Stewardship Arrangements Legal – Governance Back to projects page Project Overview The transformation of the former Wisley Airfield marks one of the most ambitious placemaking and ecological regeneration projects in the South East. Situated next to Ockham and Wisley Common and the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA), the 1730-home development by Taylor Wimpey integrates high-quality new housing with a strong commitment to biodiversity, stewardship, and sustainable community living. The Wisley development is designed to turn a former arable and concrete runway site into a vibrant, biodiverse landscape, carefully balancing new development with environmental resilience and quality of life. Key features include: Over 10 km of walking routes, nature trails and ecological corridors A visitor centre, café, play areas, and dog training zones New habitats including species-rich grasslands, ponds, woodlands, and swales Active engagement with local schools and universities through volunteering and conservation education A new primary school, community centre, allotments and sports facilities A bespoke Stewardship Trust will own and manage all public open spaces and community infrastructure, including the Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), in perpetuity — ensuring consistency, care and a lasting legacy. Our Role Community Stewardship Solutions (CSS) has been instrumental in developing and implementing the Stewardship and Placemaking Strategy for the entire site — including the delivery of a 42.5-hectare Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), alongside community facilities and long-term ecological protections. CSS was appointed to: Develop the Stewardship and Placemaking Strategy in collaboration with the design team Establish a Stewardship Community Trust and draft its governance framework, including Articles of Association and a shadow board Develop a comprehensive Business Plan Define service charge schedules and implement a community development strategy Oversee the first years of Trust delivery and asset transfer planning The Trust will manage all public and community assets and help deliver a liveable, sustainable neighbourhood shaped by and for its residents. Project Gallery Picture4 WhatsApp Image 2024-11-20 at 14.42.20_d5079992 WhatsApp Image 2024-11-20 at 14.44.38_61b52cef WhatsApp Image 2024-11-20 at 14.44.38_a90a7a8c WhatsApp Image 2024-11-20 at 14.44.40_a87c0a9b WhatsApp Image 2024-11-20 at 14.44.40_c310f0d1
