Viewings go ahead amid housing row
Developer backtracks on affordable housing at 100-home Lancaster Park
DEVELOPERS of Hungerford’s 100home Lancaster Park are pressing ahead by inviting prospective buyers to look around, despite unresolved controversy over planning conditions.
Reservations are reportedly being made to view the homes off Salisbury Road, even as a row over the inclusion of ‘affordable homes’ in the on-site mix rages.
Meanwhile, Bewley Homes is keen to stress the precautions it has taken against coronavirus during viewings of the three-, four- and five-bedroom units.
Company health and safety manager Matt Jenkins said: “Our site personnel and contracting companies have been following strict guidelines during the building of our stunning new show home.
“Our interior designers, signage teams and landscapers have also been strictly monitored ahead of this opening.
“Our safety measures for customers are equally robust.”
Anyone interested is urged to telephone the developer. Appointments will then be offered for a show home visit with each potential customer receiving an allotted time.
Sales office areas are said to be sanitised in between appointments, designated parking is offered and hand sanitiser, masks and gloves are provided for the visit.
Sales and marketing director Elaine Stratford said: “We still find ourselves in unprecedented times and our customers have always been our priority.
“We want to ensure they have a great
experience with us from start to finish.
“Our team carries out most of the interaction online for the convenience of all and then we invite customers, who want to take the next step, for a personal viewing of the show home.
“In this way, less time is needed at the development for each customer, which is appreciated.”
The construction of Lancaster Park includes links to existing footpaths through the site.
Planning permission for the homes off Salisbury Road was granted – in the face of fierce local opposition
– subject to the provision of 40 affordable homes, comprising 28 rented and 12 offered as shared ownership.
But now the developer insists those would make the entire project unviable and wants planners to jettison the proviso.
West Berkshire Council’s western area planning committee is due to rule on an application to remove the condition from the planning permission.
Anyone interested in viewing the homes should telephone 0808 1730007 for more information.
Lancaster Park roads to be named after tanks – see page 22