First phase of 1,700 homes project gets approval

First phase of 1,700 homes project gets approvalThe first 51 of 1,700 new homes at Top Farm in Weddington, Nuneaton have been approved by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.The approval of these homes marks a milestone for Develop Warwickshire, a joint venture between Vistry, Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG), and Warwickshire County Council.Construction on the first phase is set to begin this summer and will include a northern link road, an access road from the east, extensive open spaces, and an additional 500 homes, for which planning applications have been submitted.Phil McHugh, Vistry Group’s managing director for North West Midlands, said: “Vistry Group is delighted to get planning approval to start work on the first 51 homes at Top Farm. This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering 2,000 high-quality, affordable homes that enhance communities and meet the diverse housing needs in Warwickshire.”Top Farm is the largest Develop Warwickshire site, featuring a fully mixed-tenure community of 1,700 two, three, and four-bedroom houses and bungalows.The development will include primary and secondary schools, a local centre, public open spaces, green infrastructure, and new roads.Councillor Peter Butlin, deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council and portfolio holder for finance and property, said: “This is great news and demonstrates how the Develop Warwickshire partnership is key to our ambition to make the most of the county’s assets. It is creating a lasting and positive impact for the benefit of local people and local communities, delivering developments which make our county an even more attractive place to live and do business.”