Work has started to build nearly 500 new homes in Whiteley.

Construction has started on two new phases at Vistry Group’s Whiteley Meadows development in North Whiteley.

 Vistry Southern has planning permission to build 482 new homes within parcel nine of the North Whiteley Urban Extension – a new neighbourhood being progressed by a consortium of developers which is planned to deliver 3,500 new homes.

Melanie Richards, sales and marketing director at Vistry Southern, said: “Construction is progressing very well here at Whiteley Meadows where we have started work on two new phases of much-needed housing.

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 “These homes will prove to be a welcome addition to the collection of properties we are already delivering on other parcels at Whiteley Meadows, which have been selling well.

“This strong demand is due in no small part to the fact that this is an attractive and sustainable development.

“The build programme at Whiteley Meadows should see us hand over the keys to the first residents on parcel nine in early 2025.

“It will be lovely to welcome new homeowners onto what is already a well-established and thriving community with its own distinct identity.”