Land sale paves the way for work on 167 new homes near Kettering

A deal has been agreed for a housebuilder to purchase a parcel of land at a huge development on the edge of Kettering.

Bellways has completed the deal for the next parcel of land at the East Kettering site, also known as Hanwood Park, paving the way for construction work to begin.

It comes after Kettering Council approved plans last October for Bellway to build 167 new homes on the western edge of the new neighbourhood, which is just off Barton Road.

The homes will be a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom houses, with 34 of the properties allocated as affordable homes for local people through rent or shared ownership. To the north of the new homes there will be a new linear park.

Luke Southgate, sales director for Bellway Northern Home Counties, said: “With the acquisition of this piece of land now complete and approval of our plans to build new homes given, we can look forward to starting work to provide much-needed new housing for people in Kettering and the surrounding area.

“We have worked closely with the local planning authority to ensure our plans complement the surrounding area and we will be delivering a wide range of homes to offer something for everyone and ensure this development will really benefit the local community.”

Plans for the wider Hanwood Park development include about 5,500 homes, a secondary school, up to four primary schools, employment areas and local amenities. A primary school is already operating at Hanwood Park and the first homes at the site were built in 2016.

Luke added: “As part of the development, there will be significant financial investment into the local area, including improvements to transport infrastructure, biodiversity enhancements and contributions towards healthcare and the emergency services.

“Plus, as part of the apprenticeship skills strategy for the development, we are pleased to be able to invest in the next generation of housebuilders within this scheme.”