Buckland Development has submitted plans for a new garden village in Welborne in Fareham, Hampshire.
The £50m village centre project will provide new homes, a primary school, a nursery, a GP surgery, and a pharmacy, plus a pub and community shops.
Work on the scheme is expected to begin later this year, with completion scheduled for spring 2027.
The village centre is part of a major development at Welborne that could see the delivery of as many as 6,000 new homes.
John Beresford, managing director of Buckland Development, said: “In the design of the village centre, we’ve thoughtfully merged Hampshire’s heritage with the principles of sustainability.
“Our goal is to create a village centre that becomes the perfect image of what we’d all like to call home. A place that is warm, functional, friendly, and full of shops and places to socialise.
“This place is about more than just homes – it’s a foundation for local business and a welcoming space for all, starting with our very first residents at Welborne. We’re creating economic, environmental and social value which will last for generations.”
Fareham Borough Council executive leader Seán Woodward said: “The development of Welborne village centre – the first new village centre in Fareham for 40 years – is a landmark moment for the borough.
“It will bring a wave of benefits, not only for the future residents of Welborne, but also for our wider community.
“Our close working with Buckland is a clear commitment to enhancing the fabric of our borough, creating opportunities, fostering community ties, and setting new standards for living spaces to which others will aspire.”
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