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Bellway buys development land next to Wentworth Estate and golf course

A land deal is paving the way for new homes to be built on land next to the Wentworth Estate and golf course in Virginia Water.

Bellway is now drawing up a reserved planning application for submission this month, which will propose a mix of homes from two-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom detached houses to contribute to the identified housing need in the area.

The site, which was previously agricultural land but is unused and vacant, was allocated for new housing in the Runnymede Local Plan and has outline planning permission for up to 67 homes.

The plot comprises of 4.5 acres.

Daniel Bradbury, managing director for Bellway South London, said: “Purchasing this land enables us to take the next step in finalising our plans for a truly stunning development in this highly sought-after location.

“Few new properties have been built at Virginia Water in recent years, so this purchase represents an incredible opportunity for people to live in a highly energy-efficient new-build home in the area. The demand is certainly there.

“This is a beautiful location, next to the famous Wentworth Estate and golf course and bordered by mature trees, which will make the development even more attractive to buyers.

“We plan to deliver 43 new homes for sale in a wide range of designs and 24 affordable properties for rent, shared ownership or as first homes, meaning the development is accessible for people living in the area.

“This is also a highly sustainable development, with electric vehicle charging points for all homes. It’s likely to be popular with rail commuters, given it’s just under a mile-and-a-half from Virginia Water railway station, and we will be making improvements to local bus stops and making financial contributions to upgrade public buses.

“The development is also set to generate about £1.7 million in Community Infrastructure Levy to improve facilities to meet the needs of the local community.”

The development is also planned to include publicly accessible open space, including a play area, while wildlife habitats will be created with the planting of native species, bat and bird boxes and hedgehog-friendly fencing.

 

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