Detailed plans in for £50m Village Centre

A detailed planning application for Welborne’s Village Centre has been submitted to Fareham Borough Council.Welborne is a new generation sustainable garden village in Hampshire.The Welborne Village Centre, designed by the Buckland Development team, will include provision for a primary school, nursery, GP surgery and pharmacy.It will include new residential homes – one and two-bedroom apartments up to three and four-bedroom houses with both affordable housing and inclusive living.Complementing the homes are commercial spaces including a traditional pub/hotel, retail space and a community hall.John Beresford, managing director of Buckland Development, said: “In the design of the Village Centre, we’ve thoughtfully merged Hampshire’s heritage with the principles of sustainability.”Our goal is to create a Village Centre that becomes the perfect image of what we’d all like to call home. A place that is warm, functional, friendly, and full of shops and places to socialise. This place is about more than just homes – it’s a foundation for local business and a welcoming space for all, starting with our very first residents at Welborne. We’re creating economic, environmental and social value which will last for generations.”Cllr Seán Woodward, Fareham Borough Council executive leader, added: “The development of Welborne Village Centre – the first new village centre in Fareham for 40 years – is a landmark moment for the Borough.”It will bring a wave of benefits, not only for the future residents of Welborne but also for our wider community. Our close working with Buckland Group Ltd is a clear commitment to enhancing the fabric of our Borough, creating opportunities, fostering community ties, and setting new standards for living spaces to which others will aspire.”Initial preparatory work is already underway on the site, with the first homes expected to be delivered in late 2024.