Lead developer Spitfire Homes has released the first images of a new neighbourhood in Daventry – Malabar.  Situated on the rural edge of Daventry, the collection from Spitfire comprises a variety of aspirational new homes catering to a range of lifestyle requirements, each showcasing Spitfire’s signature design-led approach. Striking exteriors, sympathetic to the local vernacular of the area, feature a careful selection of materials including red and black brick, ironstone and ivory render, topped with anthracite or red rooftiles. Together, these stunning homes create a variety of picturesque street scenes and set the tone for the carefully considered interiors within. Inside, open-plan layouts, sleek finishes and an abundance of natural light make these homes as beautiful as they are practical. Designer kitchens are selected from a range unique to Spitfire, while high-specification bathrooms and en suites are modern and sophisticated. With sustainability a key focus, these Spitfire homes at Malabar include features to drive low-energy consumption, including underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, with heating and hot water provided by air source heat pumps and electric car charging points.  Offering an attractively landscaped environment for community enjoyment, the site will also include over 300 new trees, three children’s play areas for the local neighbourhood to enjoy and nearly 3,000 metres of pathways and cycleways connecting the development to the town centre and surrounding countryside. Ben Leather, Managing Director at Spitfire Homes, said: “We’re excited to be releasing the first images of our collection of new homes at Malabar in Daventry. In line with our vision to create a vibrant, diverse community, this new neighbourhood will combine a mix of modern residences suitable for a wide range of audiences and budgets, from families and couples to first-time buyers, individuals and downsizers. “We also recognise that the needs of local communities go beyond quality new housing provision, therefore this scheme will bring a range of amenities to Malabar, including a primary school and a number of retail units which will create further jobs locally. We look forward to welcoming prospective purchasers and helping them to secure their dream home.”  Demand for new homes in Daventry is strong due to its strategic location at the heart of the national road network, as well as recent employment growth and investment activity. The area  also provides a sought-after rural lifestyle due to its West Northamptonshire countryside setting. Malabar is a 50-hectare new community which will ultimately comprise 1,100 new homes delivered by Spitfire Homes and Crest Nicholson. Malabar incorporates more than 20 hectares of public open space, a new primary school, nursery and community centre, alongside food and retail units. It is projected that the construction of the development will support the employment of more than 3,400 people. To find out more about Spitfire Homes, please visit https://spitfirehomes.co.uk/find-your-home/malabar/. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

Bellway London will build an additional 130 homes as part of a riverside regeneration project in Northfleet after securing approval from Ebbsfleet Development Corporation. Harbour Village is a landmark redevelopment which will provide a link between existing homes and the River Thames. It is being built on the former Northfleet Cement Works at Northfleet Embankment West, which has capacity for more than 500 homes in total. Bellway London is already building the first phase of 121 homes and is close to opening Chimney View Park, the first public open space at Harbour Village. On Wednesday (26/07/23) Ebbsfleet Development Corporation’s planning committee approved detailed plans for a further 130 homes in phase two of the development, which forms part of Ebbsfleet Garden City.The homes will range from two-bedroom houses to four-bedroom houses. There will be 40 affordable homes in phase two, which will be made available to local people for low-cost rent or shared ownership. The character of an existing flint wall will be retained through a flint frontage to the homes along College Road. Flint will also be also embedded into the ground in front of properties. The proposals will incorporate and retain historic features relating to the site’s rich history as a cement works, which were uncovered when construction began on site. Tom Sherriff, Managing Director for Bellway London, said: “Harbour Village is already transforming this disused site in Northfleet into an attractive and welcoming new community.“We welcome the decision to grant planning consent for the second phase of the development. “We have worked closely throughout the planning process with Ebbsfleet Development Corporation to design an inclusive and sustainable development. It includes ecological enhancements, sustainable drainage, new parkland, a heritage park, sports facilities, and electric vehicle charging points. “Harbour Village will deliver benefits to the whole community while making a large section of the riverside accessible to local residents.” Bellway London recently handed over the first homes at Harbour Village to its first new residents and a showhome will open this weekend (29/07/23). One and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom houses are being delivered within the first phase. The wider development will create new employment spaces, a local centre, restaurants, bars, shops and a community centre. There will also be a new expansive area of parkland, to be known as Bevan’s Park.For more information about homes at Harbour Village see https://www.bellwaylondon.co.uk/new-homes/thames-gateway/harbour-village or call the sales team on 01474 444233. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals