A PLACE
TO PUT DOWN ROOTS
THE ESSENCE OF
LINMERE
Linmere is designed to be a place
for lifetime communities that
embraces the natural environment,
and where all generations can
enjoy a great quality of life.
Created as a vibrant
and active place with
green and walkable
neighbourhoods.
The mix of uses and amenities will
never be more than 20 minutes
from residents use and green
space never more than 5 minutes
away.
LINMERE key facts
5,000 new homes with
all sizes of houses and
flats for sale and rent
Close proximity to the M1 and
10 minutes from Leagrave
station
90 acres of open green space
2 new primary schools, a
school extension and a new
secondary school
The Farmstead, a central
community space and a new
Supermarket.
THE LINMERE VISION

To deliver a happy To ensure that

and healthy place to amenities are within
live and visit walking distance

To create a sense of For community to

place and belonging be at the heart of
everything we do

To create spaces For Linmere

which enable day to to leave a lasting,
day activity positive legacy
 THE FARMSTEAD

A place to play A place for coffee

A place to meet A community place

At the heart of Linmere is the Farmstead, a lively
destination to meet, work, shop and play for residents
and visitors.
A large community hall, a nature inspired play park, a cafe,
shops and shared work spaces make this the focal point of
Linmere. This is the hub of the community with activities
from classes and events to coffee and meeting friends, it is
the place to work, rest and play.
THE PARKS

Linmere will enable and encourage an active lifestyle.

Follow green networks from your doorstep through the town.

Find safe footpaths and bridleways leading to the rolling
countryside, nature reserves, country pubs and neighbouring
villages. Or trail Linmere Loops from The Farmstead, linking
up with local Greenways and the Chiltern Way.

Sports pitches will welcome residents and local sports clubs

alike, while local allotments will attract keen gardeners.
Linmere features 90 acres of parkland space (the size of 78
football pitches).

‘Linmere locals will never be more than a 5-minute

walk from public green space’
 SNAPSHOT

LINMERE PARK
NEW HOMES
Open for sport and
New residents
leisure with bmx and
and businesses
running tracks and
are moving in
wildflower and water
every month
areas

ESTATE
MANAGEMENT
Partnering with
the Land Trust
to manage open
space
THORNHILL
PRIMARY SCHOOL
HOUSING MIX
EXTENSION
Delivering mixed
to welcome pupils
tenure housing -
in 2022
affordable, rental,
for sale and self
build
THE FARMSTEAD
With community SUPERMARKET
spaces, a cafe, a The Lidl
dog groomer and Supermarket will
adventure playground be open before
Christmas 2021

PUB, HOTEL,
RETAIL AND
WORK SPACES
coming soon

MORE THAN
1,000 JOBS
to be created
by the Lidl
Distribution
Centre

THE HOUSTONE
SCHOOL
FLOOD ATTENUATION
Works are under way
SCHEMES
for a new Secondary
to benefit the whole
School at the
area
Kingsland Campus
 DELIVERING OUR VISION

EDUCATION
We are commited to providing quality environments for children to thrive during their
school years
• The Thornhill Primary School extension is the first educational establishment to be
completed at Linmere, it will increase the school’s capacity from 210 pupils to 630
places.
• The Houstone School is under construction in the nearby Kingsland Campus. It will
provide seecondary education for 900 children and will have a sixth form added at a
later date.
• Nursery places will be available within Linmere, meaning local children will be able to
complete all of their years of schooling within their local community.
• A further two primary schools are planned for later phases of the development at
Linmere

HOUSEBUILDING
• Following a design code we have a number of house builders already building at
Linmere
• We are constantly working with large and small housebuilders on new parcels of land
• We always plan to offer a full mix of tenures at Linmere including, homes for sale,
shared ownership, self build, afforadable rent and market rent
• Homes to suit everyone are at Linmere with a range of apartments and houses from
one to five bedrooms
 LANDSCAPING, OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC REALM
• Quality well designed open space and public places, with diverse uses spread
throughout, with spaces for rest and play, managed by the Land Trust charity
• Green corridors and pocket parks are dotted throughout the development for people
and wildlife, providing walkable neighbourhoods with local amenities to hand
• Abundant tree and wildflower planting in the parks and informal green spaces
• Spaces to enavble activity or rest and tranquility for health and wellbeing
• Community allotments will be released in phases during the time of the development
of Linmere.

COMMUNITY
• The Farmstead, the core of the community and a place for everyone to meet
• Fostering ongoing relationships with local schools and community groups
• Supporting our charity partners – Carers in Bedfordshire, Chiltern School, My Farmer
along with others
• A residents group will be formed to enable Linmere to meet the needs of all those living
here

MANAGEMENT
• Linmere is being delivered by the Linmere Consortium, led by Lands Improvement.
• We are taking a masterdeveloper approach at Linmere, delivering strategic
infrastructure, controlling delivery, creating place and managing over the long term.
• A dedicated team of 8 full time staff, all committed to ensuring a high quality and
exciting place is delivered
• We have a longterm view - the last house and play area is just as important to us as the
first, as is the enduring legacy of Linmere over many years to come.
 LOOKING FORWARD

2022
• New housebuilders starting on site
• Opening of the Farmstead and the local
facilities
• Thornhill Primary School extension
opening to new pupils
• Houstone secondary school opening wto
years 7, 8, 9 and 10
• Opening of more parks and pocket parks
• Delivery of infrastructure to service
a further 400 homes and additional
businesses
• Opening of a co-working space

Artist’s impression of Linmere Park

2023 AND BEYOND
• Continuing to work with stakeholders
and residents to deliver the best place
possible
• Delivering a public square, shops and
nursery
• Opening of the Lidl distribution centre
and regional head office providing 1000
jobs for local people
• Exploring sustainable transport options
and optimising travel links
• Setting up and facilitating community
groups
• Opening of further formal parks and
sports facilities

Artist’s impression of Phase 1

CONTACT

Email: info@linmere.com

Linmere Site Office,

Chalton Cross Farm,

Sundon Road, LU4 9TX

www.linmere.com

www.lih.co.uk