London developer to deliver over 900 new homes with two regeneration projects

A London-based property specialist has been chosen as the development partner on two major projects set to deliver hundreds of new homes.

Countryside has secured contracts with Homes England to deliver over 900 properties in Kent, and Hertfordshire.

The firm has been named as the development partner for the regeneration of two sites in Chatham - Brunel and Riverside - which sit within the Chatham History Dockyard Conservation Area.

Spanning 2.7 hectares, the proposed mixed-use development will have the potential to deliver 274 new homes in addition to over 11,000 sq ft of commercial space.

Works are expected to start on the Brunel parcel in Q4 2022 while work on Riverside is earmarked for Q4 2023, with overall completion expected in 2026.

In addition the business will deliver 600 new homes at Spencer’s Park Phase 2, a 22-hectare site located north east of Hemel Hempstead.

Alongside the new residential properties, proposed plans for the site include the construction of a new school. Countryside intends to start construction work on-site in Q2 2022, with overall development completion anticipated in 2028.

Andy Fancy, Countryside managing director of partnerships in North and South London, commented: “These projects with Homes England show the strength for how we approach complex regeneration sites up and down the country.

“Both redevelopment sites offer us an opportunity to build on the successes of existing communities and enhance our own track record for delivering new homes at pace through our innovative construction processes.

“Through these new sites, we will continue our commitment to creating lasting communities for everyone by integrating existing residents with new neighbours.”

Stephen Kinsella, chief land and development officer at Homes England, added: “With Countryside as the development partner for these significant schemes at Chatham and Hemel Hempstead, we’re unlocking 900 new homes in these communities.

“The development of the Chatham sites will conclude the 30-year Chatham Maritime regeneration and it is fitting that Countryside, a long-term partner at Chatham, completes the final homes.

“Spencer’s Park in Hemel Hempstead is the largest of our land disposals this year and we are delighted to be working with Countryside to deliver our shared vision for a great place to live and increased use of modern methods of construction.”

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