Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Property Developers in Cheltenham
Established in 2007, Bluegrove Homes is a growing property development company founded by two partners with over 50 years of combined experience in house building and construction. Our directors prioritise creative solutions to development opportunities while maintaining exceptional customer service throughout every project stage. We specialise in delivering high-quality, low-maintenance homes designed for practical living, supported by a 10-year new build warranty. Our focus on Gloucestershire remains central to our operations, though we continually seek new development opportunities nationwide. As a smaller independent developer, we offer personalised services that larger firms often overlook, ensuring attention to detail and innovative approaches to both greenfield and brownfield sites.Our in-house planning and design team enables swift site evaluations and efficient project turnarounds. We distinguish ourselves by addressing complex land ownership and planning challenges, offering flexible purchase options for short- or long-term opportunities. Our reputation as a dynamic, client-focused organisation continues to grow alongside our expanding portfolio of distinctive residential and mixed-use developments.
Services
Property Development
Land Acquisition
Residential Construction
Planning Consultancy
Mixed-Use Developments
Site Evaluation
Brownfield Redevelopment
Greenfield Development
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in house building and construction
- Our in-house planning and design team ensures quick project turnaround
- We specialise in resolving complex land ownership and planning challenges
- All properties include a 10-year new build warranty for client peace of mind
- We provide personalised service tailored to individual project requirements
Services
Property Development
We transform residential and mixed-use sites into valuable developments, leveraging 50+ years of combined expertise. Our process includes planning approval, design optimisation, and construction management. Specialising in schemes up to 10 homes, we deliver high-quality projects tailored to market demands while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Planning Consultancy
Our in-house team secures planning consents for complex sites, having increased approvals by 80% in recent projects. We handle both greenfield and brownfield sites, resolving ownership issues and obtaining permissions for residential and commercial developments. This service ensures regulatory compliance and maximises land value.
Residential Construction
We construct distinctive, low-maintenance homes with a focus on practical living spaces. Each property includes a 10-year new build warranty, with designs balancing aesthetic appeal and functional requirements. Our smaller scale allows personalised attention to detail that larger developers cannot match.
Land Acquisition
We seek land with development potential across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. Offering flexible purchase terms, we evaluate sites with or without planning permission. Our expertise includes handling complex ownership structures and providing swift appraisals to ensure efficient transactions for landowners.
Mixed-Use Developments
We develop integrated projects combining residential units with retail, office, or community spaces. Our approach balances commercial viability with community needs, creating sustainable developments that enhance local environments while delivering long-term investment value.
People
Russell Ranford
Director
Director with extensive property development experience, leading land acquisition and strategic growth. Oversees project evaluations from initial concept to completion, ensuring alignment with company values and market demands while maintaining client relationships.
Questions
What areas do Bluegrove Homes operate in?
We primarily work in Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, and Cinderford, while considering development opportunities across the UK.
What types of developments do you specialise in?
We focus on residential schemes up to 10 homes and mixed-use developments combining housing with retail or community spaces.
How does Bluegrove handle planning challenges?
Our in-house planning team specialises in resolving complex planning issues, having successfully increased unit approvals by 80% in recent projects.
What warranty do your homes include?
All our properties come with a 10-year new build warranty for client peace of mind and long-term protection.
Can I sell land with planning issues to Bluegrove?
Yes, we specialise in acquiring sites with complex ownership or planning challenges, offering flexible purchase solutions for difficult properties.
