Next step for homes near Vodafone HQ Newbury lodged

Reserved matters application for 222 of 401 homes

DETAILED plans for the first phase of housing near Vodafone’s Newbury HQ have been submitted.

David Wilson Homes has submitted a reserved matters application for 222 homes to the west of the A339.

The site, comprising approximately 11.96 hectares, forms part of a larger development for 401 homes, with the remaining homes to be built to the north of Vodafone’s HQ.

Of the 222 homes, 89 (40 per cent) will be affordable.

The scheme includes a mix of one- to four-bedroom properties, the majority of which will be two storeys in height.

Two play areas are also included. The site has capacity for a new primary school and community centre, both of which will be subject to separate applications.

The application can be viewed by entering the reference number 18/03061/RESMAJ into West Berkshire Council’s planning website.