Building is underway at Cala Homes’ new development in Basingstoke

Cala Homes has begun construction on its new 7.24-hectare development, Worting Park in Basingstoke.

The development is set to deliver 104 high quality new homes across a selection of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom houses. Over 30% will be affordable, including First Homes, which is a scheme that enables first time buyers to purchase homes for less than market value.

Alongside new homes, the development will also include a dedicated community hub, featuring a village hall and a nursery. As well as the restoration of a historic walled garden, a new public open space featuring cycle and pedestrian routes, recreational facilities including a kickabout area, play area and orchard – which will contribute to an on-site biodiversity net gain of over 10%.

Through its Urban Wildlife Strategy, Cala will also introduce measures to support and protect wildlife on the site. This will include hedgehog highways, invertebrate bricks, bat boxes, native tree planting and bird nesting features.

As Cala makes further progress at Worting Park it will introduce its Community Pledge, a series of commitments above and beyond legal planning requirements to deliver positive, measurable social impact for the local communities in which Cala builds homes. The Pledge covers a range of tailored engagement activities such as volunteering, learning programmes, bursaries and donations.

Alison Deakin, Sales and Marketing Director at Cala Homes, commented: “We’re excited to start construction at Worting Park and re-establish this historic site into a contemporary, well-connected neighbourhood through the development of community hubs such as the village hall, public green space, and restoring the orchard and walled garden for the new generation of homeowners.

“Not only are we committed to preserving community; we also want to preserve the local wildlife which inhabits Basingstoke’s green space through our Urban Wildlife Strategy. This will allow residents to enjoy the beautiful landscapes, all while supporting habitats native to the area.”

For further information on Cala’s Worting Park development, visit: https://www.cala.co.uk/homes-for-sale/south-east-england/hampshire/worting-park-basingstoke/

For more information on Cala homes for sale in the Thames region, visit: https://www.cala.co.uk/homes-for-sale/south-east-england/hampshire/