First homes underway as part of £2.5bn joint venture

Work is underway on the first homes which will be delivered by a new £2.5bn joint venture in Warwickshire.

Countryside Partnerships, Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Property and Development Group (WPDG) have celebrated the start of work on Develop Warwickshire’s first scheme, which will see 71 homes built in the village of Warton.

Develop Warwickshire is a joint venture between Countryside Properties and the council’s property company Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG), that is set to bring thousands of new homes and jobs to the county.

Its first project, named Brookmill Meadows, will feature a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses and bungalows. Platform Housing Group has been selected to manage the affordable housing at the scheme, with 40% of the homes earmarked for shared ownership and affordable rent.

Brookmill Meadows is the first step in Develop Warwickshire’s aim to deliver 2,000 homes across the county.

Cllr Peter Butlin, deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council, said: “We are extremely proud of the Develop Warwickshire partnership between Countryside, Warwickshire Property and Development Group and Warwickshire County Council.

“This partnership is key to the County Council’s ambition to unlock the potential in local sites and make the most of the county’s assets for the benefit of our people and communities.

“The Brookmill Meadows development marks a significant milestone in our ambitious, long-term vision to create sustainable, high-quality, and affordable new homes that really enhance our county.”

Phil McHugh, managing director, West Midlands, Countryside said: “We’re pleased to be pushing forward with our first site within the Develop Warwickshire joint venture and to be partnering with Platform Housing Group. Brookmill Meadows embodies our commitment to affordable housing and sustainable living. With a focus on energy-efficiency, modern construction methods, and eco-friendly features, Brookmill Meadows will not only minimise costs but also reduce carbon footprints. This development, along with others under Develop Warwickshire, will not only address the pressing need for housing but also create thriving communities in Warwickshire.”