Longlevens
Once part of the hamlet of Wootton, this area of Gloucester remained largely undeveloped until the later 19th century. Much of the land itself was used for farming and raising livestock such as Oxen. As the name Oxstalls shows. The suburb developed around Longlevens Lane which became a little community that grew up around the various farms in the area. The Avenue has some of the oldest properties within the neighborhood with four houses dating from the 1850s built for pig farmers. In 1899 a new tin tabernacle was built for the growing village community.
One intriguing question is where does the name “Longlevens” come from? The likely outcome is that landlords north of what is now Church Road began to split the fields up into long strips of land for tenants and farmers to cultivate. By 1750 these had been called Long Elevens, similar in style to many Old English field names of the time. From this the name stuck and the hamlet then developed along Church Road as a ribbon settlement.
Alder Close 1965-67
Little cul-de-sac close to the Longlevens crossroads. This development was started in 1965 and was completed in around 1967-68. The land was purchased on 23rd April 1965. The street was built by Wheeler & Co. Ltd (Gloucester) a well-known local builder. This street sits on the same field as Bradley Close.
Allendale Close 1971-73
Developed as a small residential bungalow development off Wedgwood Drive. Constructed by D. Morgan and named after Allendale a parish and dale situated in the North Pennines in Northumberland.
Blackwater Way, Redwind Way, Lacca Close, Tainmor Close, Saylittle Mews, Mutsilver Mews & Bradshaw Close.
Developed by Westbury Homes, HMLR 14/04/1986.
Bradley Close 1973-75
A small select development built off Oxstalls Lane. Work began in 1973 and was likely to have been completed in 1975-76. The street was developed by Bradley Courter Developments Ltd, hence the name of the street. According to pre-1840 enclosure maps the land would once have been one field owned by R.T. Hopton.
Breinton Way 1956-59
A bungalow-inspired estate was a typical architectural trend at the time of construction. The street backs onto the Horsbere Brook which would have divided the original boundary of Longlevens looking onto open farmland. The land would have been owned by Mr. C. Cother according to the pre-1840 Gloucestershire enclosure maps. Breinton Way was developed by a locally based company called Longlevens Estate Ltd. The bungalows were possibly designed by Pyle & Saint (Cirencester) architects, as some of the bungalows are similar to the ones built on the Oxstalls estate. HMLR 15/05/1956.
A bungalow-inspired estate was a typical architectural trend at the time of construction. The street backs onto the Horsbere Brook which would have divided the original boundary of Longlevens looking onto open farmland. The land would have been owned by Mr. C. Cother according to the pre-1840 Gloucestershire enclosure maps. Breinton Way was developed by a locally based company called Longlevens Estate Ltd. The bungalows were possibly designed by Pyle & Saint (Cirencester) architects, as some of the bungalows are similar to the ones built on the Oxstalls estate. HMLR 15/05/1956.
Breinton Way (extension) 1987-89
Built by Westbury Partnership Homes, for the City Council. GN 03/08/1989.
Brionne Way
This road is made up of several different developers which spans from 1971 to 1989. The original development started at the top of what is now Innsworth Lane as part of the Little Normans estate. It was designed by architects: Peter Wolstonhulme & Co. Work began in 1971 and the first section was completed in 1974. This included Brionne Way itself, Durand Close, Mandeville Close, Lacy Close, Crispin Close, and Flemming Close. A mixture of semi-detached, terraced houses and bungalows, 21 of which were built and then bought by the City Council. The construction company was F.A. Cox Ltd (Gloucester). The origins of the road names suggest a strong Norman-French connection probably because of the Little Norman's name. This was attested to by the English Place Names Society, mentioning a place called "domum Normanni" recorded in the 11th-12th century.
This road is made up of several different developers which spans from 1971 to 1989. The original development started at the top of what is now Innsworth Lane as part of the Little Normans estate. It was designed by architects: Peter Wolstonhulme & Co. Work began in 1971 and the first section was completed in 1974. This included Brionne Way itself, Durand Close, Mandeville Close, Lacy Close, Crispin Close, and Flemming Close. A mixture of semi-detached, terraced houses and bungalows, 21 of which were built and then bought by the City Council. The construction company was F.A. Cox Ltd (Gloucester). The origins of the road names suggest a strong Norman-French connection probably because of the Little Norman's name. This was attested to by the English Place Names Society, mentioning a place called "domum Normanni" recorded in the 11th-12th century.
The second section was started in 1984 with Ashmead, Foxcote, and Woodcote developed by Unit Construction Ltd (John Mowlem), the land was bought on 2nd November that year.
Westbury Homes developed a mixture of 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom homes streets including Firethorn Close, Whitebeam Close, Hazel Close, Wentworth Close, The Tulworths, Ferndale Close, and Milford Close. The land was sold for development on 10th July 1986 being completed in around 1989-90.
Brooklands Park, Park Avenue
1939? possible contractors Ashmores of Gloucester. GC 24/05/1939
Canning Road & Foxleigh Crescent
Built by Woolwich Homes, HMLR 27/12/1989.
Chamwells Walk & Flower Way
Built by Glevum Estates Ltd, HMLR 07/09/1956.
Chamwells Walk (Nos. 12A-16) 2003-05
Designed by Keith Angus Architect, built for Kevin Townend.
College Fields 1997-99
Built by Prowting Homes (Midlands), GCC.
Cypress Gardens & Evergreen Walk
Designed by Hammond Architectural Services. Built by Bellway Homes, HMLR 24/04/2001. GCC.
Ferndale Close & Thistlebank
Built by Westbury Homes, HMLR 20/11/2003.
Greyhound Gardens, Penny Close, Doverdale Drive, Sandstar Close & Calspick Way.
Built by Westbury Homes, HMLR 08/04/1986.
Innsworth Lane (Nos. 40-80)
Built by J.A. Pye (Oxford) Ltd. HMLR
Keswick Close 1990-92
A small cul-de-sac off Oxstalls Lane, named after Cumbrian place names like its neighbors on the Wellsprings estate. It was developed by J.P. Homes and the bungalows were up for sale in 1992.
A small cul-de-sac off Oxstalls Lane, named after Cumbrian place names like its neighbors on the Wellsprings estate. It was developed by J.P. Homes and the bungalows were up for sale in 1992.
Lea Crescent
Leven Close 1983-85
Just off Church Road, Leven Close takes its name from Longlevens itself. The definition is thought to come from a field called "Long Elevens". A long field made up of eleven acres. The development was built by Glevum Housing Association Ltd, and the land was purchased on 27th October 1983.
Just off Church Road, Leven Close takes its name from Longlevens itself. The definition is thought to come from a field called "Long Elevens". A long field made up of eleven acres. The development was built by Glevum Housing Association Ltd, and the land was purchased on 27th October 1983.
Little Normans 2005-06 (Nos. 57-65)
Designed by Planet Building Design Ltd (Cheltenham), built by Page Homes. GCC.
Little Normans 2003-04 (Nos. 87A-89)
Designed by DSW Design Consultants, built for R. Wixey. GCC.
Little Normans 2001-03 (Nos. 90-98)
Designed by Evans Jones & Partners, built for J. Russ. GCC.
Longland Court 1973-75, Longland Gardens extension 1983-85
Just off Longford Lane, this estate was developed in two parts. Longland Court was developed in 1973-75. The builder was a Cheltenham-based company called Glynbridge Builders. A second cul-de-sac called Longland Gardens was developed at the same time but extended in 1983 by another local builder called Coldray Homes based in Brockworth.
Just off Longford Lane, this estate was developed in two parts. Longland Court was developed in 1973-75. The builder was a Cheltenham-based company called Glynbridge Builders. A second cul-de-sac called Longland Gardens was developed at the same time but extended in 1983 by another local builder called Coldray Homes based in Brockworth.
Manley Gardens 1988-90
Built by Coldray Homes (Brockworth) Ltd. GN 25/05/1989.
Maple Court
Designed by Andrew P. Jones Associates (Cheltenham). Built by Colburn Homes Ltd. HMLR 28/10/1996. GCC.
Melody Way
Built by Westbury Homes, HMLR 22/06/1989.
Oxstalls Way, Oxstalls Drive, Beechcroft Drive, Redland Close, Rodney Close, Laura Close & Garden Way
Built by Glevum Estates Ltd, HMLR 31/03/1954.
Oxstalls Way, Glevum Close, Chamwells Avenue & The Hedgerow
Built by Glevum Estates Ltd, HMLR.
Porter Close, Paygrove Court 2022-23
Built on an older playing field, Paygrove Court was built by Cotswold Oak, a local small development company. Designs were produced by Robert Limbrick Architects (Gloucester), Houses were advertised for sale from 2023 onwards.
Park Avenue (Nos. 13-125), Langdale Close, Ennerdale Avenue (Nos 1-18) & Grisedale Close. 1950s Built as part of the Brooklands Park Estate, built by J.A. Pye (Oxford) Ltd. All the names reflect dales.
Paygrove Estate (Paygrove Lane (Nos. 65-139), Ennerdale Avenue (Nos. 19-43) Paddocks Gardens, Hurst Close & Park Avenue (Nos. 88-139) 1959-61
Built on land once owned by Rev. John Hook and farmed by the residents of Paygrove Farm. The estate was laid out in the late 1950s by G.T. Crouch of Kingston. This development is similar in design to The Holmwood estate in Tuffley as they were both built by the same developer and featured the same house models. The Conway & Grosvenor at £2,875 (£60,262.88) and The Trafalgar from £2,725 (£57,118.73).
Paygrove Lane
Once just a farm track this well-known cut-through is named after the farm which used to be situated at the top of the road, on the land now occupied by a modern bungalow called "Little Paygrove". The Horsbere Brook runs north of the farmhouse, featured on OS maps of the time. At the time of the pre-1840 enclosure maps the land was owned by Rev. John Hook. The farm was first recorded in 1126 as "Paigrave" thought to mean 'Psega's copse'. Psega is an Anglo-Saxon name which shares its origin with Pangbourne in Berkshire.
Once just a farm track this well-known cut-through is named after the farm which used to be situated at the top of the road, on the land now occupied by a modern bungalow called "Little Paygrove". The Horsbere Brook runs north of the farmhouse, featured on OS maps of the time. At the time of the pre-1840 enclosure maps the land was owned by Rev. John Hook. The farm was first recorded in 1126 as "Paigrave" thought to mean 'Psega's copse'. Psega is an Anglo-Saxon name which shares its origin with Pangbourne in Berkshire.
Residential development on Paygrove Lane started in c1894-1903 with the construction of semi-detached cottages (Nos. 2-8). Close to the junction with Longlevens Lane (Church Road). Due to their central positions, these would have been considered part of the village.
Old Cheltenham Road
Originally the old Cheltenham route this street was bypassed during the 1930s to remove a traffic bottleneck within the village. The stretch of road left was then changed to a residential street. Name suggestions included naming the route Wellsprings Crescent but it was rejected. So Old Cheltenham Road was chosen due to its original purpose.
Originally the old Cheltenham route this street was bypassed during the 1930s to remove a traffic bottleneck within the village. The stretch of road left was then changed to a residential street. Name suggestions included naming the route Wellsprings Crescent but it was rejected. So Old Cheltenham Road was chosen due to its original purpose.
Richmond Gardens (c1937-39) (1957-59)
Quite a complex development which started pre-world war two. Building halted during 1939 to 45. But started again in the 1950s with the construction of the remaining plots into semi-detached and detached houses by J.A. Pye Homes Ltd. Evidence based on the designs of house which match others by the developers built around the same time.
Simon Road & Gilbert Road (1978-81)
Built by a local developer. GBR/L6/23/B8338/46.
The Elms, 2005-07
Designed by Andrew P Jones (Architects), built by Harridge Ltd (Brimpsfield).
The Haylings, Cheltenham Road 2006-08
Designed by Rodney Purse & Co. Ltd, constructed by RTB Construction Ltd. GCC.
The Triangle, 1948-51
Built within the confines of its 1930s counterpart, The Triangle was developed as social housing post World War 2. Designed by the borough architect the houses were designed to the highest specification, considering the new planning rules. Work started in 1948 for the erection of 48 houses on the site. The contract was awarded to Gloucester-based builders Ashmore Contractors Limited.
Wedgwood Drive, 1960-63
Off Church Road, Wedgwood was developed as a cul-de-sac of bungalows & houses. The first advertisements appeared in Gloucester Citizen on 19th April 1962, with the sale of three pairs of semi-detached houses. The cost of a house on the development would have cost £3,250 (£68,123.25) in today's money. The name could reference a connection to the plot that the estate was laid out on. Or a connection to Josiah Wedgwood the famous 18th century potter and entrepreneur.
Wellsprings Estate (Wellsprings, Coniston, Grasmere, Kendal, Rydal Roads) 1933-38
Wellsprings estate was built as one of Longleven's earliest housing estates north of Cheltenham Road. Developed on farmland belonging to Wellsprings farm, the Colborn estates of Swindon built the estate. Plots for housing began to be advertised from 1927 onwards and sold by Merrett & Halls. It was not until 1932 that building began on the site. Plans from the records office confirm that Colborne estates put in drawings for the erection of 28 houses on 3rd May 1933 and were confirmed on 12th May by Gloucester Rural District Council (GRDC). Following a boundary change Gloucester City Council took charge of the development. They christened the estate with the road names in January 1935, inspired by the lake district. Construction continued with 55 houses confirmed for building approved on 21st April 1936. A revised plan for 53 houses was confirmed on 24th November.
Westmead Road, Ballinska Mews, Miller Close & Clomoney Way
Built by Westbury Homes, HMLR 08/04/1986.
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