A £120m housing scheme in Weymouth has been given the green light by Dorset Council.
Lovell’s joint venture with Abri, one of the south’s largest housing providers, will deliver 500 new homes as an urban extension on the outskirts of the town.
The 13 hectare scheme includes one and two bedroom apartments, as well as one, two, three and four bedroom homes.
The scheme, which is part of a larger site at Littlemoor, will also provide 175 affordable homes for the local area.
Andrew Johnston, Regional Manager Director for Lovell, said: “We are delighted to have secured full planning consent for this exciting joint venture with Abri which will provide hundreds of new homes in this area.
“This is another major housing scheme for the region which will now bring quality, energy efficient homes to the area whilst also driving job creation, apprenticeships, a new school and economic growth over the next ten years.”
Andrew added: “This is a dedicated program of investment, partnership working and housing delivery for the region. We look forward to getting started in the coming months.”
Sam Stone, Associate Director, Land and Planning at Abri, said: “Working in partnership with Lovell we’re able to deliver homes where they’re really needed with tenures that will help more people in the area.
“On our part, Abri is committed to building 12,500 new homes by 2030 and at this development not only are we providing a significant number of affordable homes, we’re also helping enhance local facilities with a new school and employment opportunities. Incorporating energy efficient features into the homes will also make them sustainable in the long term by lowering their carbon footprint.”
