Bewley Homes has announced the acquisition of a 9-acre site on land south of Coles Lane, in Ockley, Surrey. The land was purchased from Hawridge Land, who successfully secured outline planning permission for the site last year.

Situated between the villages of Ockley (1.5 miles to the west) and Capel (1 mile to the east), and on the outskirts of Dorking. Bewley Homes will now be preparing and submitting a Reserved Matters planning application, paving the way for the delivery of its highly acclaimed Garden Village Collection.

The outline planning permission already in place requires the provision of 40% affordable housing — equating to 24 high-quality homes — alongside the creation of a much-needed safe footpath linking Ockley Station and the village of Capel. Currently, this route is considered unsafe for pedestrians, and Bewley’s proposals will provide an important and beneficial connection for the local community.

As a privately-owned and financially robust business, Bewley Homes has earned a strong reputation over the past 30 years for delivering premium new developments throughout Surrey and the South of England. Community consultation with residents and the two local parish councils has been undertaken to ensure the community is well informed of the reserved matters being submitted.

Geoff France, Land Director at Bewley Homes, said: "We are delighted to have completed the purchase of this terrific site in Ockley. This acquisition reflects our strategy of securing prime sites with strong local connections and delivering thoughtfully designed homes that integrate with the surrounding community. We look forward to bringing our Garden Village Collection to this site and creating a development that residents will be proud to call home. Our close collaboration with Hawridge Land has been key to reaching this important milestone."

Des Wicks, Managing Director at Hawridge Land, commented: "We are delighted to have selected Bewley Homes as our chosen delivery partner for this important site. Hawridge Land worked tirelessly to identify, promote, and secure planning permission for the development, demonstrating our expertise in unlocking complex opportunities.

“We now look forward to working alongside Bewley, a respected housebuilder with a strong reputation, to bring forward a high-quality scheme that realises the full potential of the site.”

Andrew Brooks, Managing Director at Bewley Homes, added: "Against what has been a challenging backdrop for our industry and the economy as a whole, Bewley continues to secure exciting opportunities across the South of England. This success is a testament to Bewley being a well-funded, privately-owned company with short communication lines, allowing us to act swiftly in land acquisitions. We are proud of our track record in building beautifully designed, high-quality developments that enhance local communities."

Hawridge Land specialises in unlocking the potential of brownfield and greenfield strategic land opportunities across the South East of England. The company maximises value for its partners and stakeholders by promoting and delivering sites through the UK planning system, and has built an enviable track record of securing planning permissions on complex sites

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For more information www.hawridgeland.com

Bewley Homes Acquires Prime Development Site in Ockley, Surrey