Construction begins on new 52 home development between Worcester and Malvern
Lioncourt Homes has started work on the new housing development known as The Hamlet.
The development sits off the A4103 and will be made up of a variety of detached, semi-detached and terraced homes with two, three, four, or five bedrooms.
Colin Cole, CEO of Lioncourt Homes, said: "We are proud to have started work on this important development for Leigh Sinton, where our investment into the community and supporting the local economy through strong partnerships is just as significant as delivering high-quality homes.
"The Hamlet is ideally located close to the village centre and will provide much-needed new housing for first-time buyers, families, commuters, downsizers and more, all while complementing the area and its unique character."
Malvern Hills District Council approved the development in September 2024 on a 3.3-hectare plot of 'relatively flat agricultural land'.
The development consists of 37 homes which will be available on the open market, while 15 are earmarked as affordable homes through social rent and shared ownership.
£350,000 will be contributed to the local area thanks to Section 106 funding, which mitigates the negative impacts new developments can have on local infrastructure.
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Much of this will finance education and school transport; however, funding will also cover community transport, NHS provisions, and public spaces, which will see surrounding areas of Leigh Sinton converted into sports and recreational facilities, children's play areas, parks, gardens, allotments, and cemeteries.
Lioncourt Homes is also responsible for the construction of new developments in other Worcestershire villages, including The Green, Rushwick, and Martley Fields, Martley.
Mr Cole added: "This marks another step in our journey as a Worcestershire homebuilder delivering on quality, affordability, sustainability, and more for local people."
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