A vibrant and pioneering garden community, integrating hi-tech businesses with new homes and community uses, alongside the highest standards of environmental sustainability, design and place-making.

Over 1 Million sq. ft.

Commercial space clustering companies from the tech sectors such as cybersecurity, AI and more – all 100 meters from GCHQ’s Doughnut

Over 1000 New Homes

Over 1,000 new homes across a variety of types, tenures, and sizes to meet all needs.

Smart district

A smart district designed for the most innovative ideas, people, and companies.

People-first streets, with activated building frontages.

Innovative new forms of logistics & deliveries

New mobility services & forms of transport

New smart technologies including weather sensors and tech to improve services related to water, energy & public safety

Nature and community

A focus on the local community, with the backdrop of Gloucestershire’s natural beauty.

Garden Community status, with natural plaths, routes for Golden Valley tenants, vistors & Cheltenham residents

Picturesque views of the Malvern hills to the north west and the surround Cotswolds.

Space for the local community to gather and enjoy

Different forms of housing, including 35% affordable, to keep local talent here in Cheltenham

Space to grow

A growth space for the country’s greatest technologists and national security experts.

Offices clustering companies from tech sectors such as cybersecurity, AI, and more – all 100 meters from GCHQ’s Doughnut.

Makers & IoT labs for technologists & community stakeholders.

Events gathering a mix of engineers, researchers, founders, industry managers, and more.

Homes for different user groups, fostering the next wave of talent in the region

Residential

Over 1,000 low carbon homes of differing types, sizes and tenures will be delivered to cater for Golden Valley’s diverse population. At least 35% will be allocated as affordable.

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Commercial

Over 1m sq ft of flexible commercial space has been intricately woven into the masterplan to ensure Golden Valley matures into a sustainable and vibrant place to work, live and play.

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Green Space

Our landscape led approach to design has prioritised the wellbeing of people and nature via a comprehensive green infrastructure network that comprises a variety of ecological, movement and recreational spaces.

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Innovation
Centre

This nationally significant asset will extend to approximately 160,000 sq ft and comprise high quality office space (self-contained and co-working suites), flexible event spaces, food & beverage facilities and high-quality public realm.

Consultation

Huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our public consultation over the past year. We had an overwhelmingly positive response. So what’s changed?


“We will increase our support for innovators and entrepreneurs outside of London”

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“Cheltenham’s GCHQ to get a massive, cyber-oriented tech startup campus right next door”

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“Massive 200-hectare cyber campus planned near GCHQ”

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Timeline


Autumn
2023

Submit outline planning application

Winter
2024

Submit reserved matters planning application (phase 1)

Winter
2025

Phase 1 construction commences

Phase 1 doors open

Winter
2026