New neighbourhood approved
Tackling the housing crisis by delivering high quality homes in sustainable communities
Councillors have approved plans for much needed new homes on land near Kings Copse Avenue in Botley.
The development of 192 new homes includes one- and two-bedroom apartments, and two-, three- and four-bedroom houses in a mix of affordable and market homes, including properties for rent and shared ownership.
With sustainability high on the agenda there will be a ten percent Biodiversity Net Gain – with trees and hedges planted to help local wildlife. The homes will have high energy standards and a modern design. They are set in a walkable neighbourhood that features safe, green and direct walking routes to key local places. Properties will have their own off-road spaces to reduce on-street parking.
The land had already been set aside for housing in the Council’s approved Local Plan - and the views of residents who took part in a public consultation over the summer helped shape the final plans and ensure the new neighbourhood works for both new and existing residents.
Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council, Councillor Keith House, said: “The creation of this new neighbourhood is a further reflection of the Council’s commitment to tackling the housing crisis by delivering high quality homes in sustainable communities, with a range of ownership and rental options. I’d like to thank everyone who shared their views and made an important contribution to the final plans.”