Vistry acquires in emerging Derby suburb
The housing group has agreed a deal with Merlion Capital to buy consented land at Boulton Moor, where it intends to deliver 526 homes.
Vistry Group, which includes market-sale brands such as Bovis and Linden, and also works in partnership with local registered providers, will take forward plans for a 47-acre plot known as Boulton Moor 2, the next stage of a sustainable urban extension.
The project forms the third phase of the Derby SUE, which when complete will create a 2,600-home village attached to the city, incorporating facilities including schools, shops, a care home, businesses, a transport hub, and electric charging stations.
Other housebuilders, notably Persimmon, have taken forward elements of the first two phases of Boulton Moor, accounting for around 1,000 homes. Merlion Capital has acted as master developer on the project, disposing of parcels of land to development partners.
Vistry said that the new development promises a mix of much-needed family homes for the area, including affordable homes, homes for the private rental sector and properties for sale on the open market. The site will also feature a playground.
Dave Bradley, managing director of Vistry North Midlands, said: “I am delighted that our land team has completed the acquisition of land to build 526 high-quality new homes at Boulton Moor.
“This marks a significant step forward in bringing much-needed housing to the area, including a blend of affordable, PRS and private homes designed to create a vibrant and sustainable community. We look forward to working with our partners and stakeholders to bring this development to life and provide homes that cater to the needs of local people.”
Reserved matters approval was granted in May 2025, with a Vistry team featuring Claremont Planning and RPS guiding the proposals through the process. The application number on South Derbyshire Council’s planning portal is DMPA/2024/1364.
Work is expected to start later this year.
