v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Page 72 • The HERALD • 1st August 2024 ASK A PROFESSIONAL PENNYFARTHING HOMES SECURES PLANNING FOR DEVELOPMENT IN COASTAL TOWN OF NEW MILTON Pennyfarthing Homes has been granted planning permission from New Forest District Council for the development of 164 new homes on the edge of New Milton. Danes Park will deliver a mix of high-quality residential units including houses, apartments and bungalows, 50% of which will be provided on an a ordable basis for locals. Pennyfarthing has created a scheme that will protect and enhance the local environment and improve safety for pedestrians and highway users through a range of o site highway improvements. e Danes Park site on Brockhills Lane was originally identi ed and acquired by Pennyfarthing Homes in 2016 and was subsequently promoted through the emerging New Forest District Council Local Plan, securing an allocation in the adopted plan in 2020. Ben Arnold, Land and Planning Director for Pennyfarthing Homes, comments: “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. We have long believed in the potential of this site to address housing needs in the New Milton and New Forest District area, and through engagement with the New Forest District Council and a wide range of local stakeholders we are proud to have now gained full approval. Bringing 50% 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.” e development extends to 10 hectares with almost half allocated to green spaces (4.7 hectares), including alternative recreational greenspace, public open space and play areas. e scheme has been designed in a ‘village layout’, featuring attractive meandering roads that enhance the local area. Homes at Danes Park will deliver a range of one and twobedroom apartments, two and three-bedroom bungalows, and two, three and four-bedroom homes o ering a wide choice for home-movers from rst-time buyers and young families through to downsizers. Fi y per cent of the homes are designated as a ordable and will be provided through the recently introduced First Homes scheme, along with Shared Ownership, and social and a ordable rental properties. Construction is set to begin later this year with the rst homes expected to be available toward the end of 2025. Pennyfarthing has an enviable track record of delivering high-quality developments in Hampshire and its neighbouring counties, with recent projects including the popular Whitsbury Green in Fordingbridge and recently launched e George development in New Milton. Danes Park Tops Day Nurseries and Aspire Training Team Celebrate Employee Ownership Day Tops Day Nurseries and Aspire Training Team came together recently to celebrate Employee Ownership (EO) Day. e event, held at their head o ce in Southbourne, Dorset, aimed to honour the contributions of their dedicated employees and celebrate the unique culture of employee ownership that drives both organisations. e event was catered by their Catering Manager, Pete. e menu featured a variety of options to cater to all tastes, including vegetable skewers, halloumi and chicken skewers, burgers, Caesar salad, mozzarella orzo and salsa. is ensured there was something for everyone to enjoy. As employees arrived, they were greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Partners had the chance to catch up, share stories, and enjoy the food together. e focus was on building connections and fostering a sense of community among the sta . Charlotte Percival, People Director, said: “We wanted to create a relaxed environment where our team could simply enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the spirit of employee ownership. EO Day is an important reminder of how our employees’ contributions and ownership help shape our success”. Tops Day Nurseries and Aspire Training Team are proud of their employee ownership model, which empowers employees to have a stake in the company’s future and fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Celebrating EO Day is a testament to their commitment to valuing and recognising the hard work and dedication of their team members.
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