PLANS for 164 homes in New Milton have been unanimously approved.

Planning permission has been granted by New Forest District Council (NFDC) to developers Pennyfarthing Homes to build the new homes in New Milton near Brocklhills Lane. 

Named 'Danes Park, the development will deliver a mix of high-quality residential units including houses, apartments and bungalows, 50% of which will be provided on an affordable basis for locals.

Ben Arnold, land and planning director for Pennyfarthing Homes, said: “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.”

Pennyfarthing has promised 50 per cent of housing will be made affordable with plans including a mixture of high-quality residential units including houses, apartments and bungalows. 

The site was originally identified 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 said: "Bringing 50 per cent 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.”

The 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.

The 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 two-bedroom apartments, two and three-bedroom bungalows, and two, three and four-bedroom homes offering a wide choice for home-movers from first-time buyers and young families through to downsizers.

Construction is set to begin later this year with the first homes available by the end of 2025.