Gladman were founded in 1987 by multi-millionaire David Gladman and are based in Cheshire. They describe themselves as “the UK’s most successful strategic land promoter”. Gladman have taken a strategic decision to tackle a weakness in UK Government Policy and in particular where County Councils and District Councils do not have a current Strategic Development Local Plan. We should point out that not all Gladman planning applications fall into this category, but a large number do.
Gladman simply find land and submit outline planning permission applications. If outline planning permission is granted they negotiate the sale of the land along with the permission to the building developer with the highest offer. Yes, this is all about money. Gladman approach the land owners it is understood on a “No Win No Fee” basis, and the landowner and Gladman share the profits.

We are residents of Market Bosworth, some with local roots going back many generations. Like all residents, we are the current custodians of the town. The town is on loan to us and it is in our interest to make certain that we help the town to have a long and sustainable future.

Although they claim a high success rate, analysis of recent schemes would suggest that communities which stand up to their aggressive tactics and support the principles of protecting our countryside against urbanisation, have had a number of successes .  A case in point recently being the successful campaign mounted by Bewdley residents.

News report on Bewdley's success

So, it's possible if we work together.

If you are opposed to this planning application, now is the time to join our fight against the proposals. We believe this to be the first of several applications planned for the town.

Register to join the campaign and please contact us if you have any information that you think could help us fight this proposed development.

We are not against development but we have a Neighbourhood Plan that 87% of residents voted for.  DETAILS HERE.