Hockley Croft, Harron Homes’ development of stunning four and five-bedroom houses in Boroughbridge, has proven popular with buyers, with less than a quarter of the homes left to buy. Among the home styles remaining is the Lumsdale, a stylish and spacious four-bedroom property which offers versatile living over three floors. The Lumsdale offers plenty of family space with bedrooms spread across two floors. Three of the bedrooms are found on the first floor, along with the family bathroom which benefits from both a bath and shower, as well as one of the bedrooms being equipped with a private en-suite ideal for guests. The main bedroom, with the luxury of its own private en-suite, spans the entire second floor and comes with Hammonds wardrobes, its own dressing area, and has room for seating, a real luxury retreat away from busy life. The arrangement of bedrooms on the first floor provides families with plenty of options of how to use the rooms whether to be used as guest rooms or to fit individual needs. The added living space could be transformed into an office for comfortable home working or a space to use as a crafts room for creativity to flourish. Another function for more social gatherings could be using the space as a games room or extra living room. On the ground floor at the front of the house is the spacious living room, ideal for entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen and dining area makes the most of its position at the rear, with French doors that open out onto the garden ideal for those family gatherings. There is also a downstairs cloakroom accessed from the hallway, and a detached single garage on a block paved driveway which can be used for extra storage. Hockley Croft is set in a friendly, historic market town, home to independent shops and Georgian buildings. The river Ure is nearby for tranquil morning walks along its banks. Alternatively, there are hiking trails in the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors, both less than 30 miles away. With the A1 on Boroughbridge’s doorstep the town is ideal for commuters. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Wates has secured planning for a second phase of land in Windsor to deliver an additional 320 new homes. Its Developments business has secured local planning approval for the new homes and a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school on a second phase of land west of Windsor. The sustainable development, which was previously green belt land, will provide a much-needed boost to family housing availability in the area. Our team received an approved Stakeholder Masterplan from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) in 2021 as part of the adopted Borough Local Plan, following a lengthy process of detailed site assessments and public engagement. In combination with phase one, the whole allocation will include the SEN school and 455 homes, including 180 (40%) affordable homes, as well as a community centre, public open space, allotments, orchards, play spaces and an outdoor gym. It will also deliver significant highway improvements for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, boosting existing services and facilities in the local area. “It is great news for Windsor that the RBWM have locally approved the Southern portion of the site AL21, unlocking a total of 455 much-needed new family homes. We are grateful for the positive engagement from so many key stakeholders during the development of plans for the site, including from members of the local community and officers at the council. It’s meant we’ve been able to bring forward a fantastic scheme that will provide many wider community benefits and help contribute towards the Borough’s local housing need. This planning decision will give even more people the opportunity to live in their own home and will be a really great place to live,” commented Jordan Van Laun, Associate Land and Planning Director, Wates Developments. Sustainability has been at the core of our proposals, and all new homes will be equipped with electric vehicle charging points and rain gardens to harvest rainwater. We have focused on delivering housing solutions that benefit both homeowners and the environment, aiming to achieve significant biodiversity net gain by enhancing the existing habitats and veteran trees along with extensive habitat creation. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

The Hill Group has been chosen as delivery partner by Buckinghamshire Council to build two key housing developments, at Bellfield Road, High Wycombe and Ashwells Field, Tylers Green in an agreement which will deliver over 177 high-quality sustainable new homes for the area. Hill will redevelop land on Bellfield Road which will transform the site of a disused storage facility into a collection of 68 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. All available through affordable rent, Hill will be finalising a reserved matters planning application for the scheme in the spring. “As a leading housebuilder, we are honoured to have been entrusted by Buckinghamshire Council to play a pivotal role in the transformation of two prominent land sites in the High Wycombe area. This is a testament to our commitment to delivering sustainable and thriving communities that align with the needs and aspirations of residents,” said Andy Hill, Group Chief Executive of The Hill Group. “We wholeheartedly embrace the opportunity to shape the future of these sites and create enduring value for the people of High Wycombe. Our teams will collaborate closely with local stakeholders to bring our shared vision for these communities to fruition, and we are confident that together we can make a lasting impact that will benefit generations to come,” Andy continued. Plans for Ashwells Field feature a range of over 100 two, three, four, and five-bedroom houses set around landscaped gardens and open communal space, including a children’s play area. The homes at Ashwells Field will include private sale, and a mix of affordable tenures. Working closely with the local community and the planning authority, detailed designs will go to planning in the summer. “As a council we are committed to supporting our communities and ensuring that there is enough affordable housing across Buckinghamshire that is accessible for our residents. Using land we own at Bellfield as one of the sites, we are committed to building a range of affordable options for renters and buyers across the two developments in High Wycombe. Not only will we work to deliver high quality designs, we are also ensuring that the new homes will be sustainable to run with an enhanced energy performance. We are pleased to work with The Hill Group and are hoping to produce high quality homes that create thriving communities at these two High Wycombe sites,” concluded John Chilver, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Accessible Housing and Resources. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals