Secured via Henry Boot’s property and development arm HBD, this consent is for one million sq ft of prime commercial space and a new 160,000 sq ft National Cyber Innovation Centre.

In addition, 576 residential units have been approved, with construction to begin on this phase later this year.

A separate outline planning application for another 443 homes on the site is also due to determination in the coming weeks.

The government-backed Golden Valley development, located adjacent to GCHQ, will ultimately aim to deliver 2,500 new homes, 1.25 million sq ft of commercial space and create 12,000 jobs.

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HBD was appointed as development partner for Golden Valley by Cheltenham Borough Council in 2022, before submitting an outline planning application in October 2023.

The scheme is a public private partnership, having secured a £104m funding package, including £20m direct from the UK government.

"Securing planning permission marks a major milestone for both Henry Boot and the future of UK innovation,” said Tim Roberts, CEO at Henry Boot.

“Golden Valley is a significant development and a superb example of public and private sector collaboration working well, committing regional investment that will strengthen the UK's capabilities in the highly important cyber security and emerging technology sectors.”