Vistry Group and Places for People have been granted reserved matters planning approval by Canterbury City Council for Phases C & D of the Lower Herne Village development in Kent, which will provide 296 homes.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026 on these 296 homes, which will be delivered in a joint venture partnership between Vistry and Places for People and comprise 188 private and 108 affordable homes, with 76 to be affordable rent and 32 shared ownership.
Phases C & D are the latest two phases in the masterplan to deliver 800 mixed-tenure homes at Lower Herne Village, which is expected to be completed over the next ten years, with an anticipated overall completion date of 2035.
The first private and affordable homes at Lower Herne Village were completed in March 2025, with all 128 mixed-tenure homes in this first phase – Greenwood Gardens – due to complete by winter 2026.
These 128 homes comprise 65 private homes and 63 shared ownership properties, in a mix of one, two, three- and four-bedroom homes.
Private home sales through Countryside Homes (on behalf of the partnership) and shared ownership homes through Places for People also launched earlier this spring.
Brendan Evans, managing director for Vistry Kent, said: “Securing planning approval for Phases C & D enables us to maintain continuity with the earlier phases of Lower Herne Village, meaning we can build on the progress made at Greenwood Gardens where our first residents moved in earlier this year.
“To be delivered in partnership with Places for People, these 296 new homes will make a great contribution to the pressing need for high-quality new homes in the region, building on the thriving community that has been established here.”
Sammie Steele, regional managing director for Greater London at Places for People, added: “We’re proud to be working alongside Vistry to deliver the next phase of homes at Lower Herne Village. At Places for People, our mission goes beyond simply building houses, we’re committed to creating thriving, inclusive communities where people can truly belong. This next phase of 296 mixed-tenure homes is a vital step in addressing the urgent need for affordable, high-quality housing in Kent, as we continue to support the government’s ambitious housing targets.
“With a strong focus on sustainability, connectivity, and community infrastructure, this development will not only provide much-needed homes but also enhance the quality of life for current and future Customers. We’re excited to continue playing a key role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for Lower Herne Village.”
Image: © Vistry and Places For People
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