Pennyfarthing Homes has submitted a planning application for 74 new homes in Fordingbridge as part of its plans to build a neighbourhood of 342 homes on the northern edge of the Hampshire market town. The new development which is part of the wider scheme known as Forde Valley follows Pennyfarthing’s popular Whitsbury Green development, currently under construction and located on adjoining land. This ambitious project is set to deliver much-needed housing for the local community and for people wanting to relocate to this beautiful town, close to the New Forest.
Situated off Whitsbury Road, this new phase will offer a range of high-quality homes surrounded by countryside. Outline planning approval for the development of 342 homes was granted in September this year, with the site having been allocated within the New Forest District Council Local Plan. Carefully designed to meet the needs of local people, the development offers 25% affordable homes including properties available through the government’s new First Homes scheme.
Pennyfarthing aims to develop Forde Valley into an appealing community on the edge of the New Forest, featuring a variety of houses, bungalows, and apartments. The architecture will reflect local styles, with a standout collection of Georgian-influenced apartments marking the entrance to the development.
The designs emphasize green spaces to enhance the natural surroundings, including landscaped public areas, a children's play area, dog walking spaces, and connections to local footpaths. The broader planning also incorporates woodlands, a wetland, and extensive planting to enhance biodiversity.
Matt Dukes, Managing Director of Pennyfarthing Homes, commented: "We are pleased to be driving ahead with our plans to create a highly desirable and attractive new community for Fordingbridge that forms a natural extension to the town while benefitting from a beautiful, rural location. Our proposed designs are sympathetic to the area and the mix of homes will attract a wide range of residents to Fordingbridge. We are confident we will continue to build on the success of Whitsbury Green situated next door, which is already proving popular among buyers attracted to this fabulous location on the edge of the New Forest.”
Forde Valley occupies a 30-ha site, a mile to the northwest of Fordingbridge’s historic town centre. Local amenities within walking distance include primary and secondary schools and a range of shops and services in the town centre. The development’s convenient location is close to the A338, which offers easy road links north to Salisbury, south to Ringwood, and onwards to Bournemouth and Southampton.
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