Joint venture partnership Develop Warwickshire has secured planning consent for the delivery of more than 470 new homes at the Top Farm development in Weddington, Nuneaton.
Of the new homes, 120 will be made available as affordable housing through housing association Platform, 135 will be designated for the private rental sector and 124 for the open market.
The joint venture between Vistry, Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) and Warwickshire County Council has also received detailed planning consent for the development of a park, a BMX track, a habitat pond, four balancing ponds and footpaths linking to other developments.
Top Farm is the largest of Develop Warwickshire’s sites with the development comprising more than 1,700 two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and bungalow homes, a primary and secondary school, a local centre, extensive public open space and multi-functional green infrastructure, and new roads.
Each home is being constructed using modern methods of construction and incorporates features such as air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points.
Phil McHugh, Vistry Group’s managing director for north west Midlands, said: “We are excited to get planning approval for the next phase of much-needed homes at Top Farm. Getting the green light to build a further 479 family homes marks another milestone in our commitment to delivering over 2,000 high-quality, affordable homes that enhance communities and meet the diverse housing needs in Warwickshire.”
Stuart Buckley, managing director of WDPG, added: “Develop Warwickshire continues to make impressive progress and the approval of the next 479 sustainable homes at Top Farm marks a pivotal step in the joint venture’s ambitious plans. This latest announcement sees the partnership continue its work to create a thriving new community in Nuneaton and deliver vital homes for Warwickshire.”
Peter Butlin, deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council and portfolio holder for finance and property, said: “This marks another significant milestone for the Top Farm development and the Develop Warwickshire partnership. Through Develop Warwickshire we will create sustainable, high-quality, and affordable new homes, supporting our vision of building healthy and safe communities in which people feel proud to live.”
