Developer submits plans to double Wiltshire scheme

Living Space has submitted an application to Wiltshire Council for phase two of its all-affordable housing scheme on the outskirts of Melksham, in conjunction with Terra.

The next phase of the scheme will deliver 53 extra homes on top of the 50 already approved, joining the new landscaping and public realm spaces off Semington Road. Phase two will comprise of 32 affordable rent and 21 shared ownership properties across the 2.8-hectare site.

The homes will be a mix of 1 bed maisonettes, 2 bed bungalows and 2, 3 and 4-bedroom family homes.

Living Space, which secured planning approval for phase one of the project back in 2023, is now looking for a housing association partner for phase two of the neighbourhood.

Paul Breen, managing director of Living Space, said: “We are pleased to have reached the stage where we can submit a reserved matters application for phase two of our Melksham development. Once approved, it will allow us to more than double the number of affordable homes on offer and will play a vital role in meeting the growing affordable housing needs of the area.

“After a successful phase one of the project, we’re now looking for a housing association partner to help us deliver phase two. All homes in phase one and two of the development will be fitted with air source heat pumps and now we’re entering 2025, we’ll see these early decisions begin to pay off as the Future Homes Standard comes into effect.

“We look forward to being able to progress the second part of this scheme, bringing a new, affordable neighbourhood to Wiltshire.”

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