Housebuilder untypical has acquired a development site in Banbury through its Hopkins Homes brand on which it intends to build 113 new homes.
The move follows untypical securing planning consent for Phase One of the site, which will see sister brand Tilia Homes deliver 78 homes at Duke’s Meadow, off Dukes Meadow Drive.
James Huckerby, operations director for untypical’s central region, said: “The exchange of contracts on this land marks a pivotal moment for untypical and demonstrates our commitment to delivering diverse, high quality housing solutions in Banbury. By bringing Hopkins Homes to the Central region, we’re introducing a premium product that has earned exceptional customer satisfaction in East Anglia.
“With its focus on superior craftsmanship, traditional architectural details, and modern energy efficient design, Hopkins Homes will provide a lasting, sustainable contribution to the Banbury community. Together with the Tilia Homes phase, we’re creating a cohesive new community that offers choice and quality while meeting local housing needs.”
Richard Foxon, managing director at Newton LDP, which represented the landowner on the deal, added: “Following the sale of Phase 1 to Tilia Homes, it was great to have been able to conclude an early sale of Phase 2 to its sister company Hopkins Homes, rather than have to wait for the access roads and services to be delivered before a sale could be progressed.
“As development land agents, our role is to identify opportunities and use our professional relationships, technical expertise and contacts to deliver positive outcomes such as this. As a team, we are proud to be helping shape a lasting legacy and look forward to seeing the delivery of much-needed, high quality new homes that Hopkins Homes will bring to Banbury.”
William Main, managing director of Manor Oak Homes, said: “The Banbury site is a strong example of Manor Oak Homes’ ability to unlock complex land opportunities through a carefully considered planning strategy. Rather than pursuing a single outline application across the entire site, which would have been unlikely to succeed, we adopted a phased approach, securing consent incrementally and demonstrating deliverability at each stage.
“This strategy has proven successful, with the first two phases being sold to Tilia and Hopkins Homes, totalling 192 dwellings. It will be extremely rewarding to see the development taking shape on the ground. As momentum continues, we have secured resolution to grant for Phase 3, comprising 150 homes, which will be launched to the market in the near future.”
