Sawtry's 340-home development: Allison Homes has foundations down, Taylor Wimpey starts in July.

Allison Homes has 40 foundations down at Sawtry's Aversley Grange; Taylor Wimpey starts July 2026. Here's what the 340-home development means for buyers.

By Kye Liddle, Villager Homes

Construction is underway on 340 new homes at Glatton Road, Sawtry, as of June 2026. Allison Homes commenced work on site in late 2025 and has since laid foundations for the first 40 properties at Aversley Grange, with open-market homes set to launch later this year. Taylor Wimpey has confirmed it will begin work on the adjacent 202-home phase in July 2026. Together, the two builders are delivering one of the largest single additions to Sawtry's housing stock in a generation, with 40 per cent of all homes earmarked as affordable properties under the Section 106 agreement with Huntingdonshire District Council.

What is being built, and who is building it?

The site breaks into two adjacent phases, each managed by a separate developer. Both operate under the same planning permission, the same Section 106 obligations, and the same 40-per-cent affordable-housing requirement agreed with the council.

Detail	Allison Homes	Taylor Wimpey
Development name	Aversley Grange	Sawtry
Total homes	138	202
Affordable homes	53+	81+
Open-market homes	Up to 85	~119
Construction start	Late 2025	July 2026
First homes available	Late 2026	2027

Sources: Allison Homes; Taylor Wimpey; Huntingdonshire DC planning records. Affordable-home counts calculated at the agreed 40% ratio; exact registered-provider allocations are confirmed separately. Figures as of June 2026.

Which homes are coming first?

The two phases move on different timelines. Here is where each stands as of June 2026.

Now underway

Allison Homes, Aversley Grange

138 homes across two, three and four-bedroom layouts. Forty foundations laid as of June 2026. Open-market launch expected later this year; at least 53 homes go to affordable tenure.

Starting July 2026

Taylor Wimpey, Sawtry

202 homes. Construction begins July 2026. Show homes and sales launch expected in 2027. Around 81 homes earmarked as affordable under the 40% agreement.

Community contribution

Section 106 investment

More than £5.6 million in infrastructure contributions covering roads, open space, play areas and local services across the combined 340-home development.

Which villages are directly affected?

Directly affected

Sawtry is the site village. Construction is active at Glatton Road and residents should expect increased traffic on the approach roads throughout the build-out period. The Section 106 contributions are directed at Sawtry's existing infrastructure: roads, green space, and school capacity. The village sits on the A1(M) corridor between Huntingdon and Peterborough, giving buyers a direct motorway connection north and south.

Adjacent villages

Glatton to the south, Abbots Ripton to the south-west and Buckworth to the west sit within a few miles of the site. Some residents in those villages use Sawtry's services and will see some knock-on effect on road capacity during construction. For buyers in Huntingdon, around ten miles south on the A1(M), the new supply adds to the broader Huntingdonshire picture without directly affecting the town's own resale market.

What about the separate Endurance Estates 330-home proposal?

Sawtry is also the subject of a second, unconnected proposal from Endurance Estates for up to 330 homes on land to the south of the village off Toll Bar Way. As of June 2026, that scheme remains at screening-opinion stage; no formal outline planning application has been submitted. If it progresses and receives consent, the village could ultimately see up to 670 new homes across both developments over the coming years. We covered the Endurance Estates proposal in detail earlier this spring: 330 new homes proposed for Sawtry: what buyers on the A1 corridor need to know.

What should buyers and sellers in Sawtry do now?

If you are buying

For Aversley Grange, registering directly with Allison Homes is the fastest way to get early pricing and floorplans ahead of the late-2026 launch. Taylor Wimpey's customer list for its phase is expected to open in the second half of 2026 ahead of the 2027 show home launch. If you are buying as a first-time buyer, build in your Stamp Duty Land Tax figure from day one; the April 2025 threshold reversion means a typical first-time buyer at new-build price points in this corridor will owe a meaningful SDLT bill on top of the deposit.

If you are selling

New-build completions often create a chain-starter effect: first-time buyers enter the market through the new-builds, freeing up second-hand properties for the next rung of buyers. If you own an existing home in Sawtry or on the A1 corridor and are thinking about moving, a free property valuation is the right first step. Our independent estate agents cover the full A1 corridor and can explain how the new supply is likely to interact with your asking price. We are based at 22a High Street, Brampton, PE28 4TH, and can also be reached at our Huntingdon service page.

Sources: Allison Homes development information (Aversley Grange, Sawtry); Taylor Wimpey Sawtry development page; The Hunts Post; Peterborough Today; East Anglia Gazette; Huntingdonshire District Council planning portal. Information correct as of 3 June 2026. This article is general property information, not financial or planning advice.

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