New towns& villages
New towns that are designed for everyone and blend into the local landscape. New places that stand the test of time.
Creatingnew towns& garden villages
As a founder led housebuilder, we’re helping shape the future of housing – one new town and village at a time. By creating well-designed communities, we’re playing our part in tackling Britain’s housing shortage.
What is aNew Town?
A new town is a purpose-built community, often developed where housing is scarce. These towns offer more than just homes – they provide places to live, work, learn, and relax.
With schools, shops, parks, and public transport planned up front, new towns offer a better way of living. Post-war towns like Milton Keynes and Crawley show how well this model can work.
Our visionfor new towns& villages
We’re committed to building new towns that meet the UK’s target of 1.5 million homes in five years. But for us, it’s about more than numbers – it’s about quality, sustainability, and community.
Our new towns are designed for everyone, from young families to older adults. Each one blends into the local landscape.
Affordable homes40% affordable homes, either tenure blind or policy compliant
- Traditional architecture
High-quality building styles surrounded by green spaces
Low or no energy billsNet zero carbon homes – and where possible, Zero Bills homes with Octopus Energy
Thriving communitiesInclusive places where people can get involved and feel they belong
Sustainable transportSustainable transport links including walkways, cycleways, and frequent buses
Infrastructure firstLocal amenities from day one: schools, parks, doctors’ surgeries, and community hubs
Places for people & wildlifeNature-led designs that protect wildlife and promote biodiversity
Job creationJobs and apprenticeships through local supply chains
Inspired byGarden City Principles
Our new towns and villages follow the ideas behind garden cities. Think green spaces, easy access to daily needs, and walkable neighbourhoods.
We design every home to suit its surroundings, taking inspiration from nearby towns and villages. Each community includes a mix of affordable and private homes, all set among nature.
At Welborne in Hampshire, we’re delivering one of the UK’s first new sustainable garden villages.
Setting the gold standard foraffordable homes
We build affordable and private homes to the same high standards – no difference in design, quality, or finish. Our homes meet or exceed local targets and include a range of tenures.
In 2023, we delivered around 600 affordable homes across southern England. This includes net zero carbon homes for Waverley Borough Council at Ockford Ridge, Surrey.
Net zero carbonliving
Our Warm Homes plan ensures every new town we build is energy-efficient and future-ready.
Net zero carbon homes use renewable energy – often from air source heat pumps and solar panels. They are built for comfort and low energy use.
We work with Octopus Energy to build Zero Bills homes. This helps residents at Templegate, Burgess Hill with no energy bills for at least five years.
Puttingpeople first,buildingstrong communities
We create places where people can live well – physically, mentally, and socially.
Every new town we design includes homes, schools, parks, jobs, and spaces to connect. We follow the NHS Healthy New Towns principles. These inspire communities that are healthy, connected, and easy to get around without a car.
Travel that’sactive & sustainable
Our new towns follow the 20-minute neighbourhood model. This means residents can walk or cycle to most places they need, reducing car use and inspiring healthy lifestyles.
We also partner with groups like the Urban Mobility Partnership to offer smart, green transport options.
Designed withnature in mind
Nature sits at the heart of every new town we build. We preserve trees and hedges, create blue and green spaces, and boost local biodiversity.
Each of our communities increases biodiversity by at least 10%. We support nature recovery and help create places for people and wildlife.
Woodgate:a garden suburb done right
Woodgate at Pease Pottage is a thriving new garden suburb near Crawley. We delivered a community-owned shop, a café, and a £4 million primary school.
Residents enjoy lakes, woodland walks, and a close-knit community from day one.
We're an independent founder-led business, which affords us the freedom to advocate for positive change in our sector. We challenge ourselves, our peers and the government to do things differently and better.
We build strategic partnerships that last, built on a shared vision of what housebuilding should be. Choose us for a quality product designed and built to outlast your investment cycle, while standing the test of time.
Everyone deserves a home they can be proud of. That’s why our affordable homes are built to the same high standard as private homes with no compromise on design, construction materials or care.
Every development we build – and every piece of strategic land we own – reflects our commitment to quality and attention to detail. Nothing is overlooked. Everything is carefully considered.
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