About Rudloe
Taylor Wimpey is bringing forward proposals to create a scheme of 167 homes, including 20% affordable housing, multi-purpose public open space, supporting infrastructure and ecological enhancements through the redevelopment of the former RAF Rudloe No.2 site near Corsham, Wiltshire.
The long-vacant site has been subject of a previous permission for redevelopment, and we are seeking views on our draft proposals as we refine these ahead of a planned application for detailed planning permission, likely to be submitted to Wiltshire Council in mid-2026.
The development is to comprise the clearance of C20th military buildings, hardstanding and infrastructure to facilitate new build housing, together with all necessary access, landscaping and associated works, meeting increased demand for homes locally.
This website has been formulated, alongside additional in-person consultations with Wiltshire Council, Corsham Town Council and Box Parish Council, to present the plans and proposals for the site’s redevelopment for you to review and submit comments and any questions.
Please take time to review the proposals and use the 'contact us' section if you have any questions or wish to make comments or suggestions.
About Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey was formed by the merger of George Wimpey and Taylor Woodrow in 2007. Taylor Wimpey have a history dating back to the 19th Century. Taylor Wimpey is one of the largest and most established homebuilders in the UK, completing over 11,000 homes last year.
“Our aim is to be the nation’s leading residential developer for creating value and delivering quality. We are passionate about working with local people, businesses, local authorities and our customers to build aspirational homes”
For more information, visit: www.taylorwimpey.co.uk
Taylor Wimpey is national company, working locally across the UK through our 22 regional offices. Each of our regional offices employs people from within its local area.
The company operates within Wiltshire with a strong understanding of local context and community needs. Its developments are characterised by high construction standards. Taylor Wimpey places significant focus on sustainable growth, investing in local infrastructure, green spaces and community facilities as part of its wider placemaking approach.
With a long‑standing commitment to quality, Taylor Wimpey undertakes extensive checks at numerous stages of the build process and maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction, with over 90% of buyers saying they would recommend the company. Taylor Wimpey incorporates modern standards of energy efficiency, providing homes that are designed to reduce running costs and contribute positively to environmental objectives.
Taylor Wimpey continues to adopt a collaborative approach to development, working with local authorities, stakeholders and communities to shape well‑designed proposals. Its emphasis on design quality, place‑making and long‑term stewardship aligns with the expectations of local planning policy and supports the delivery of attractive, functional and sustainable neighbourhoods.
The Site
The former RAF Rudloe No.2 site covers c. 8 ha of previously developed land located southwest of Westwells Road, on the western edge of Corsham.
The site previously formed part of the wider RAF Corsham complex, now decommissioned save for the retained MoD Fire Station, the site now contains redundant military buildings, concrete areas and open ground, with established tree lines providing natural screening. It lies close to existing homes and community facilities in Rudloe and Corsham, with good access to local schools, services and public transport along Westwells Road and Park Lane.
The site is surrounded by a mix of woodland, agricultural land and residential neighbourhoods, giving it a well‑contained character. Although a small proportion of the site lies within the Bristol and Bath Green Belt, it comprises previously-developed and and does not contribute to the purposes of the Green Belt.
The site lies within the Bath and Bradford on Avon Bats Special Area of Conservation ('SAC') and is adjacent to the Box Mine Site of Special Scientific Interest ('SSSI'), both of which are designated for their ecological importance for bat species. The site’s redevelopment will seek to enhance biodiversity in accordance with adopted and emerging policy.
The site is located outside of the nearby Cotswold National Landscape (formerly AONB). There are no nationally or locally designated heritage assets within the site boundary, although heritage features exist within the wider area and below ground, unaffected by the proposals.
Development Proposals
Taylor Wimpey is proposing 167 new homes on the site, a slight reduction on previous indications, offering a mix of one to four‑bedroom properties. The emerging layout comprises both market and affordable homes, with 20% of the scheme currently identified as affordable housing across a range of sizes to meet local needs. Homes are to be arranged in distinct areas to make best use of the site’s shape and features, with a central area of green space acting as a focal point for the new community.
Access will be taken from Westwells Road using principally the existing roundabout entrance, with a secondary, segregated access further southeast. The masterplan has been designed to improve pedestrian and cycle links and ensure the new development connects well to surrounding neighbourhoods, recreational facilities at Leafy Lane and to local facilities in Rudloe and in Corsham via Park Lane.
The masterplan demonstrates a gradated density across the site, with housing predominantly located to the east and west of the Site, while the central area is reserved for open public space, taking account of the intervening Box Tunnel and retained MoD infrastructure, creating a focal point for community activity.
Existing tree lines and hedgerows would be retained where possible, supported by new planting and landscaping to strengthen biodiversity. A dedicated bat flight zone is proposed around the site boundary to reflect the site’s ecological sensitivities.
The masterplan balances new housing with green spaces, ecological protection and good connectivity, aiming to deliver a high‑quality and sustainable extension to Corsham in line with the Council’s objectives for the reuse of brownfield land. This early proposal will continue to develop as technical work progresses and feedback from the community is received.
Technical Details
The emerging proposals have been informed by a range of technical considerations to ensure the redevelopment of the former RAF Rudloe No.2 comes forward sustainably and in the best interests of the local area.
HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT
Principal vehicular access would be taken from Westwells Road using the existing roundabout entrance, with a separate secondary T-junction access further down the hill, each serving an internal street layout designed for ease of navigation and suitable for refuse and emergency vehicles. Additional pedestrian and cycle links will connect the new neighbourhood with surrounding areas, improving access to local facilities and sustainable travel options.
ECOLOGY
The site lies within a sensitive ecological area due to its relationship with the Bath and Bradford on Avon Bats SAC and proximity to the Box Mine SSSI. As a result, a dedicated bat flight corridor is incorporated along the site boundary, supported by sensitive lighting design and extensive green infrastructure. Existing tree lines and hedgerows would be retained where possible and strengthened with new planting. A biodiversity strategy will accompany the planning application, to provide enhancement on site and targeting a minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain which may be met through off-site credits.
FLOOD RISK AND DRAINAGE
Surface water management will be supported by Sustainable Drainage Systems, including attenuation basins designed to manage runoff and reduce flood risk as well as passively treating water as it discharges from the site. Redevelopment of the brownfield land also allows for decontamination where appropriate, modernisation of utilities and incorporation of energy‑efficient technologies across the scheme.
HOUSING
Homes are expected to be predominantly two storeys, arranged to make efficient use of the land while respecting the site’s edge‑of‑settlement context. Development is positioned mainly to the east and west of the site, with a central green space responding to physical constraints such as the Box Tunnel and retained MoD infrastructure. Affordable homes are to be integrated throughout the layout and physically indistinguishable to market units, ensuring a balanced and inclusive community.
Most of the proposed homes are anticipated to meet the Future Homes Standard (FHS). FHS is the UK governments initiative requiring all new homes to be highly energy efficient, low carbon and ready for a zero-carbon future, with full compliance expected by 2028. The Taylor Wimpey FHS diagram illustrates the variety of enhancements we currently believe will be necessary to meet the FHS and should provide insight into some of the changes anticipated.
Detailed assessments relating to ecology, landscape, contamination, drainage, noise and air quality will accompany the future planning application, with ecological matters already progressing through a separate dedicated pre‑application process. These measures together ensure the development can be delivered in an environmentally responsible manner, respecting both the site’s constraints and its wider setting.
Contact
We would be delighted to hear from you in relation to any comments or suggestions you may have on the development proposals.
Please return any comments or suggestions by Sunday 24th May 2026
You can make comments on the proposals in the comments box.
Alternatively, comments can be made by:
Emailing chris.marsh@pegasusgroup.co.uk with your views; or
Posting comments to:
Chris Marsh
Pegasus Group,
First Floor, South Wing,
Equinox North,
Great Park Road,
Almondsbury, BS32 4QL