Stonewater becomes latest developer to join 3,000-home Wellingborough development

Registered housing provider Stonewater has become the latest developer to commit to delivering homes at the new Glenvale Park development on the northern edge of Wellingborough.In total, the Northamptonshire development will see 3,000 new homes created, along with amenities and green spaces.Stonewater is the eighth developer to join the community, with construction beginning on this latest parcel of homes in July 2022.Other developers on site include Barratt Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Keepmoat Homes, Persimmon Homes, ilke Homes, and Lagan Homes.Care provider LNT has also recently completed its development at Glenvale Park.In total, Stonewater aims to deliver a total of 148 affordable homes to Glenvale Park, comprising a mix of flats and houses for affordable rent, social rent, shared ownership, and Rent to Buy.To support its environmental commitments, the completed houses on the development will be powered entirely by air-source heat pumps and Stonewater will also be providing electric vehicle (EV) charging points.Chris Montague, director of Development (East & North) at Stonewater, said: “From affordable and social rented homes to options that can support aspiring homeowners to get their foot on the property ladder, we’re proud to be joining this community and delivering these much-needed affordable homes to Wellingborough.“The variation of housing we’ll be providing at Glenvale Park will bring together different generations in a way that will help keep the existing community strong – whilst tackling local housing need.”Mark Best, director of Midtown Capital Ltd, managing partner of Glenvale Park LLP said: “Through our public engagement, we know how important affordability is for the local community.“We’re therefore delighted to welcome Stonewater to Glenvale Park, bringing affordable homes of an excellent standard to our community, while also meeting a local need.“We’re committed to ensuring we create an inclusive, exciting and accessible place for Wellingborough, delivering excellent homes across a range of tenures in addition to an array of green open spaces and high-quality amenities.”