Property
Published: September 16, 2024 | Updated: 16th September 2024
Community feedback is invited on a proposed housing development of up to 67 new homes in Lymington.
Housebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes has launched the online public consultation for the scheme on land south of Milford Road.
It will feature a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes for a diverse range of residents including first-time buyers, families and downsizers.
A significant portion of the homes will be designated as affordable aimed at contributing to the local housing needs and stimulating economic growth in the area.
The scheme will also include public open spaces and pedestrian footpaths connecting to neighbouring areas.
Ben Arnold, Land and Planning Director for Pennyfarthing Homes, pictured left, said: “We are committed to keeping the community fully informed about our development proposals and to listen to their feedback as we refine our plans over the coming weeks.
“Lymington, situated within the New Forest, is a highly sought-after area where housing is often in short supply.
“Our goal is to provide local residents with the opportunity to stay in the area they cherish.”
The site forms part of the larger ‘Strategic Site 5’ which is allocated for residential development in the New Forest Local Plan Part 1 (2020).
The plan identifies the potential development for at least 185 homes.
The Pennyfarthing proposal will also incorporate children’s play areas and expansive informal open spaces, suitable for outdoor activities such as picnics and dog walking.
Significant landscaping improvements, including the preservation of most of the existing trees and hedgerows, is intended to enhance biodiversity and contribute to environmental sustainability.
In line with Pennyfarthing’s commitment to promoting sustainable living, the new homes will feature energy-efficient designs, access to electrical vehicle charging points and facilities that encourage greener living, such as cycle storage and well-connected pedestrian routes.
