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7 days ago
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New housing development in Leigh Sinton taking shape
A new housing development is taking shape. The 52-home project is being built in Leigh Sinton, and was visited recently by Councillor John Gallagher, leader of Malvern Hills District Council. Named The Hamlet, the development is located off the A4103 and will offer a mix of two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes in detached, semi-detached, and terraced designs. Cllr Gallagher said: "It was a pleasure to visit this important development and see first-hand the work that is going into delivering these much-needed homes. "It's always great to see developments that are meeting the housing needs across the Malvern Hills district and are being delivered by a local homebuilder. "I look forward to seeing the development blossom into a great place to live and somewhere the Malvern Hills residents can thrive." He was welcomed to the site by Colin Cole, CEO of Lioncourt Homes, along with site manager Ben Hingley and health, safety, and environment manager Rob Brown. The development includes 15 affordable homes, available through social rent and shared ownership schemes, with the remaining properties for sale on the open market. More than £350,000 in Section 106 contributions will be invested in the community, supporting education, transport, public spaces, children's play areas, healthcare, and green infrastructure such as parks and allotments. Mr Cole said: "We were delighted to welcome Cllr Gallagher to The Hamlet to showcase the progress being made in delivering these significant homes for Leigh Sinton. "As a five-star homebuilder and a Worcester-based company, we are proud to be meeting the growing demand for homes of all tenures while supporting the economy through investment and employment. "We are committed to delivering developments that provide much-needed housing but also blend seamlessly into their charming locations." Lioncourt Homes recently received a five-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders' Federation (HBF) for the 11th consecutive year. The company currently has homes available at The Green in Rushwick and Martley Fields in Martley, with The Hamlet expected to be completed in 2027.
BBC News
01-07-2025
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- BBC News
Worcestershire town has plans for 105-house estate approved
Plans to build 105 homes on the edge of a Worcestershire town have been approved, despite councillors' concerns. Lioncourt Homes has acquired outline planning permission to build the new estate on land off Rebecca Road, near Pershore. Wychavon District Council's planning committee voted to approve plans with the advice of planning officers, although Councillor Dan Boatright-Greene labelled the location as "unsustainable". Rachel Bibby, head of planning at Lioncourt Homes, said: "The site is in a sustainable location within walking distance of the town." The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the number of homes proposed for the land had reduced from 115 to 105 after consultation with district planners. Discussing the scheme, Mr Boatright-Greene said: "This is an unsustainable location. "The town council has been clear – this is outside the town boundary, building into the rural landscape."Clive Stanley, who spoke on behalf of "neighbours and friends", said the community enjoyed views over the countryside that would be lost if the development went described Rebecca Road as a "dubious stretch of road" and said the proposed homes would add a further 100 or 200 cars to the area. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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Construction begins on new 52 home development between Worcester and Malvern
FIFTY-TWO new homes are now being built in a village between Worcester and Malvern almost nine months after they were approved. Lioncourt Homes has started work on the new housing development known as The Hamlet. The development sits off the A4103 and will be made up of a variety of detached, semi-detached and terraced homes with two, three, four, or five bedrooms. Colin Cole, CEO of Lioncourt Homes, said: "We are proud to have started work on this important development for Leigh Sinton, where our investment into the community and supporting the local economy through strong partnerships is just as significant as delivering high-quality homes. "The Hamlet is ideally located close to the village centre and will provide much-needed new housing for first-time buyers, families, commuters, downsizers and more, all while complementing the area and its unique character." Malvern Hills District Council approved the development in September 2024 on a 3.3-hectare plot of 'relatively flat agricultural land'. The development consists of 37 homes which will be available on the open market, while 15 are earmarked as affordable homes through social rent and shared ownership. £350,000 will be contributed to the local area thanks to Section 106 funding, which mitigates the negative impacts new developments can have on local infrastructure. More: David Beckham wins neighbour battle over £6m Cotswolds estate plans More: The 'scenic' Worcestershire postcode named among Britain's most expensive Much of this will finance education and school transport; however, funding will also cover community transport, NHS provisions, and public spaces, which will see surrounding areas of Leigh Sinton converted into sports and recreational facilities, children's play areas, parks, gardens, allotments, and cemeteries. Lioncourt Homes is also responsible for the construction of new developments in other Worcestershire villages, including The Green, Rushwick, and Martley Fields, Martley. Mr Cole added: "This marks another step in our journey as a Worcestershire homebuilder delivering on quality, affordability, sustainability, and more for local people."
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07-04-2025
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Wall only two bricks high at the centre of row
A wall that is only two bricks high is at the centre of a row between a businessman and a developer. Lioncourt Homes is building 70 properties at Priory Meadows in Hempsted, on the edge of Gloucester, and needs to demolish a short wall to create an emergency access route. However, Roger White says the wall is on land he inherited from his father. In a cease-and-desist letter sent to Mr White, the developer said he had "no entitlement to a ransom" over the wall. It further told the BBC the work required is on land it owns and a publicly adopted highway. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol "Lioncourt say they don't need to pay any money, that they can just bulldoze," Mr White said. "They have put in writing they believe they're in their rights to bulldoze through." Lioncourt has shared documents from 1964 with Mr White which it says shows it owns the wall. But White has documents from 1971 which he says prove the wall belongs to him. Gloucestershire County Council has been asked to comment on Lioncourt's claim the work required is on a public highway, rather than Mr White's land. The authority is yet to respond to the BBC's requests. Mr White's plot of land was valued at £10,000 in 2017 and he wants to strike a deal with Lioncourt. He told the BBC he is not against the development, but added "things need to be done properly". However, solicitors from the firm have sent him a cease and desist letter which says his claim to the wall is "without merit" and he has "no entitlement to a ransom". Such a letter usually acts as a warning the recipient will face legal action if they continue allegedly unlawful activity. Responding to the cease and desist letter, Mr White's solicitors said it is for Lioncourt Homes to prove the wall is within its property and if it forms part of the public road. In a statement, Lioncourt told the BBC: "Works required to implement our planning permission is in land wholly owned by Lioncourt Homes or is in adopted highway land, no third-party land is required." Its land director Rachel Cartwright added the firm is continuing to liaise with Mr White. She said the emergency access is being installed in accordance with approved planning conditions. "We have sought legal advice on the matter and are awaiting a response back from Mr White," she added. "It would not be right to divulge anything further at this stage." Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. 'The field is barricaded off like we're criminals' Couple 'stressed' over hole under their house Plans for 620 homes and school near Gloucester
