Green light for more than 150 homes in Hampshire

Hampshire-based Bargate Homes has secured planning permission for a hybrid application which will see 155 energy-efficient homes delivered in the historic village of Hordle.Located on Hordle Lane, the 30-acre site was allocated for residential development in the New Forest District Council Local Plan. Bargate Homes worked closely with the Council to support its Local Plan new homes target which aims to reduce the 1,876 households on its housing waiting list.A reserved matters application will now be prepared for the housing element of the scheme, with Bargate Homes seeking to deliver a collection of high EPC-rated homes, from one-bedroom apartments to larger four-bedroom houses.Forty per cent of the scheme is to be designated for affordable housing, with shared ownership, affordable rent, and social rent homes across a wide mix of sizes and home types to be delivered by VIVID – the owner of Bargate Homes.The plans for the new 155-home development include vehicular access from Hordle Lane, along with additional pedestrian and cycling routes to promote active travel.The development will feature a mix of parking solutions, including road and parking enhancements, as well as dedicated cycle parking.Mark White, managing director of Bargate Homes, said to Insider in a statement: “We’re thrilled to receive planning permission at committee for a second development in Hordle. It’s another positive step for Bargate Homes in supporting the New Forest District Council’s Local Plan, delivering much-needed new homes for first-time buyers, upsizers, and downsizers in the area.”At this latest 155-home development, we are committed to not only building a fantastic selection of energy-efficient family homes but also enhancing the local environment. Aligning with Homes for Nature, Future Homes Hub’s latest scheme, we will integrate key biodiversity measures, such as bird-nesting bricks and hedgehog highways, to encourage wildlife within the community.”With expansive public open spaces, a play area, and allotments, we are creating a neighbourhood that supports both people and nature, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.”