The site
Site location and wider context
The site lies to the east of Beaconsfield on land off Park Lane, extending to around nine acres. It is located a short distance from the town centre, railway station, schools and local amenities, making it a logical and sustainable location to help meet Beaconsfield’s identified housing need.
The site is within walking and cycling distance of key services and benefits from excellent sustainable and public transport connections, with convenient access to the A40 and M40 for local and regional travel.
The land is also located adjacent to the wider Beeches Park site to the east, which is currently subject to a live planning appeal. The proposals for land off Park Lane relate solely to the application site but sit within this wider area of land that has been previously identified through the local plan process as having potential for development.
The proposals deliver carefully considered new homes and public green spaces that complement the character of the surrounding area.
- 79 new homes for local people.
- 50% affordable housing across a range of tenures.
- Publicly accessible open space and landscaped green areas.
- Improved walking and cycling connections to Beaconsfield town centre, local schools and other amenities.
- Biodiversity net gain and enhanced green infrastructure.
- A new vehicular access from Park Lane.
The scheme has been designed to create a well-integrated and sustainable new development that contributes positively to the local area, with high quality homes set within a strong landscape framework and a layout that prioritises connectivity, green space and a sense of place.
Landscape and ecology
Protecting and enhancing the environment
The submitted proposals for Park Lane take a landscape led approach, with green infrastructure forming a key part of the layout and design of the development. The scheme has been designed to work with the existing landscape structure of the site, retaining important natural features while introducing new green spaces for residents and the wider community.
Key elements of the submitted proposals include:
- Retaining and strengthening existing veteran trees, important trees and hedgerows across the site and along its boundaries, helping to maintain the site’s green setting and establish a strong landscape framework for the development.
- Introducing new native planting and habitat areas across the site to enhance biodiversity and improve ecological connectivity.
- Delivering sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) integrated within landscaped areas to manage surface water naturally and reduce flood risk.
- Providing new publicly accessible green spaces for informal recreation and community use.
- Achieving a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain in accordance with national planning policy.
Through this approach, the landscape framework plays a central role in shaping the development, helping to create a well-integrated and biodiverse environment that enhances the visual quality of the site and its surroundings.
Family-owned housebuilder
Examples of our work
Griggs Homes is a family-run business with a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality homes across North London and the home counties. Our developments blend traditional architecture with modern living, creating attractive, enduring places to live.
Each scheme is individually designed to reflect the local context, using high-quality materials, strong landscaping, and layouts that support inclusive and sustainable communities.
- Landscape-led design and green infrastructure
- Traditional architectural detailing
- Thoughtful placemaking and neighbourhood character
National Planning Policy Framework
New Grey Belt policy
The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published in December 2024, introduces a more flexible approach to underused or lower-performing Green Belt land—referred to as ‘Grey Belt’—where development may be appropriate if it delivers significant public benefits.
As part of the emerging Local Plan process, the Council previously identified the Park Lane site as having potential for development. Early assessments indicate that the land performs less strongly against the relevant Green Belt purposes and is therefore capable of being considered as Grey Belt under the updated NPPF.
Our proposals for the site have been shaped by the NPPF’s Grey Belt requirements, including delivering meaningful community benefits, high-quality green infrastructure, improved accessibility, and new homes in a way that reflects the character of Beaconsfield.
