Fordingbridge: New homes part of wider 342 home scheme

Pennyfarthing Homes has submitted plans for the homes in Fordingbridge, which form part of a larger scheme to build 342 homes on the northern edge of the town.

The new development is part of the wider scheme known as Forde Valley and follows Pennyfarthing’s Whitsbury Green development, which is currently under construction and located on adjoining land.

Matt Dukes, managing director of Pennyfarthing Homes, said: "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.

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The new development is part of the wider scheme known as Forde Valley (Image: Pennyfarthing Homes) "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."

The project is set to deliver much-needed housing for the local community and for people wanting to relocate to the town, close to the New Forest.

Situated off Whitsbury Road, this new phase will offer a range of homes surrounded by countryside.

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Outline planning approval for the development of 342 homes was granted in September, with the site having been allocated within the New Forest District Council Local Plan.

The development offers 25 per cent affordable homes including properties available through the government’s new First Homes scheme.

Pennyfarthing’s vision for Forde Valley is to create a place to live offering a quality of life in a community on the edge of the New Forest.

The plans submitted for the latest phase include a range of houses, bungalows and apartments.

Architecture will be traditional in style using building materials that reflect the local vernacular.

A collection of apartments will be created in the style of a Georgian-influenced Manor House that creates a landmark at the gateway to the development.

The designs for Forde Valley, Pennyfarthing Homes state, place an emphasis on green space to create a natural setting for the homes that maximises views to the surrounding countryside.

Areas will be set aside for natural public realm with trees and landscaping, and there will be a children’s play area, an enclosed space for dog walking and links with local footpaths.

The outline planning for the wider development includes woodlands, a wetland area and extensive tree and hedge planting to boost biodiversity.

Forde Valley occupies a 30-hectare site, a mile to the north west 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 location is close to the A338, which offers road links north to Salisbury, south to Ringwood, and onwards to Bournemouth and Southampton.