17 March 2026
Vistry partners with Midland Heart as work begins on 228 homes in Sileby, Leicestershire
Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes, has joined forces with Midlands Heart, one of the region’s leading providers of affordable homes, as it prepares to start work on 228 new homes on a 28.5-acre site on Barnards Drive in Sileby. The development, which will be known as Foxes View due to its outlook over the new Leicester City Training Ground, will deliver a significant number of affordable homes alongside a range of open-market properties through the Linden Homes brand.
Andy Reynolds, Managing Director of Vistry South East Midlands, said: “We are thrilled to have secured reserved matters approval and to be working with Midland Heart to deliver much-needed mixed-tenure homes. This milestone demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable homes in a sustainable manner, enhancing communities and meeting diverse housing needs.
“As construction begins, we look forward to welcoming residents from across the region. Foxes View will offer modern family homes in a well-connected, thriving part of Leicestershire, and we are proud to be contributing to its future growth.”
Situated on the eastern edge of Sileby, the development will integrate with the existing community, delivering a mix of one-bedroom maisonettes and three- and four-bedroom homes. Each property has been thoughtfully designed to complement the local character and provide attractive, energy-efficient living spaces.
Director of Development at Midland Heart, Chris Miller, said: “Foxes View is an important step in our journey to deliver 2,250 homes by 2030. We’re bringing 153 affordable homes to the site, with 94 for social rent and 59 for shared ownership, which will make a real difference for people looking for a secure, good-quality place to live. It’s great to be working with Vistry on a development that will have such a positive impact locally.”
All homes at Foxes View will be constructed using modern methods of construction, including precision-engineered timber frame panels produced at Vistry Works in Bardon, Leicestershire. This approach increases sustainability and efficiency, speeds up build time and minimises disruption to the local community. Each home built this way emits 14,460kg CO₂e less than a traditional brick-and-block equivalent.