Pennyfarthing given green light for 164 new homes near New Milton – to be ready end of 2025

Hampshire housebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes has secured planning permission for 164 new homes near New Milton, half of which will be designated affordable.

The Danes Park site extends to 10 hectares and was originally acquired by the housebuilder in 2016.

It was promoted through the emerging New Forest District Council local plan and secured an allocation in the adopted plan four years later.

Construction is set to begin later this year, with the first homes expected to be available towards the end of 2025.

“This is an exciting scheme designed to complement the natural beauty of its surroundings and provide much-needed high-quality new affordable housing for local home-movers,” said Ben Arnold, land and planning director at Pennyfarthing Homes.

“We’ve long believed in the potential of this site to address housing needs in the New Milton and New Forest District area.

“Through engagement with the New Forest District Council and a wide range of local stakeholders, we’re proud to have now gained full approval.

“Bringing 50 per cent affordable homes to this sought-after coastal town will benefit key workers and local residents who may not normally be able to afford to live in this area.”

Danes Park will comprise a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments, two- and three-bedroom bungalows, and two-, three- and four-bedroom homes.

Pennyfarthing’s recent local projects have included Whitsbury Green in Fordingbridge and The George in New Milton.

• pennyfarthinghomes.co.uk

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