Lovell and Abri have secured planning consent to build 500 new homes in Weymouth as part of a £120m housing scheme
Dorset Council has approved a £120m housing scheme which includes 500 new homes in Weymouth.
The properties include a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as one, two, three and four-bedroom homes. 175 of the housing will be allocated as affordable.
The development is part of a larger site at Littlemoor
The 13-hectare development, which is part of a larger site at Littlemoor, includes a new primary school, local centre and employment floorspace.
It will also include new foot and cycle paths linking to the national cycle network, as well as to Littlemoor and open space and countryside.
The design will be developed to preserve and enhance the natural environment through the protection of existing trees, hedgerows and the creation of wildlife corridors and habitats.
Energy-efficient measures will be incorporated into the homes
Andrew Johnston, regional managing director for Lovell, said: “We are delighted to have secured full planning consent for this exciting joint venture with Abri which will provide hundreds of new homes in this area.
“This is another major housing scheme for the region which will now bring quality, energy-efficient homes to the area whilst also driving job creation, apprenticeships, a new school and economic growth over the next ten years.
“This is a dedicated program of investment, partnership working and housing delivery for the region. We look forward to getting started in the coming months.”
Abri is committed to building 12,500 new homes by 2030
Sam Stone, associate director, of land and planning at Abri, said: “Working in partnership with Lovell we’re able to deliver homes where they’re really needed with tenures that will help more people in the area.
“On our part, Abri is committed to building 12,500 new homes by 2030 and at this development not only are we providing a significant number of affordable homes, we’re also helping enhance local facilities with a new school and employment opportunities.
“Incorporating energy-efficient features into the homes will also make them sustainable in the long term by lowering their carbon footprint.”
South coast architects Boyle+Summers led the master planning of the development including place-making and design of houses.
Richard Summers, director at Boyle+Summers, added: “This has been an exciting challenge for us as a team and we are looking forward to walking through the spaces we designed in time.”
