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Cameron Homes acquires site for £16m development in Burbage, Leicestershire


Cameron Homes has acquired a 2.5 Ha (6.2-acre) site in the eicestershire village of Burbage, less than a mile from junction 1 of the 69 motorway. utline planning has been granted for 40 houses, granted by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. Accessed from Workhouse ane, the site is two miles from Hinckley town centre and train station. The open pasture land was brought to market by Mather Jamie, on behalf of Central Co-op, the long term landowner of the site, who had previously successfully secured outline planning for residential development. 20% of the homes are allocated for affordable housing. The Staffordshire headquartered fi ve-star HBF housebuilder has appointed egasus Architects to prepare a Reserved Matters Planning Application for submission during early 2026.


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homes will be traditionally styled with red brick and render to complement the local vernacular. The latest green energy features will be incorporated into this scheme, with a very high EC rating targeted, said Cameron Homes. Specifi cation highlights will include Smart Hive thermostats, electric vehicle car chargers, and solar  panels.


As part of the development programme, Cameron Homes will deliver ecological enhancements and increase the biodiversity of the site through the creation of an attenuation pond, resulting in new habitats. Burbage benefi ts from large village amenities including local shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, two schools, a library and a village hall.


Established in 1994, Cameron Homes is currently delivering over 200 homes across 11 live developments and has a pipeline of future sites expected to deliver circa 1,000 new homes.


Midlands


housebuilder untypical appoints Ennis as fi rst CEO


Housebuilding group untypical (formed from a 2024 merger between Hopkins Homes and Tilia Homes, has appointed Gary Ennis as chief executive offi cer. He will be based in untypical’s Solihull offi ce and is the group’s fi rst CE since its launch last year.


Gary brings 35 years’ experience in UK housebuilding, including almost three decades at Barratt Developments. During his time at Barratt, he held a number of senior leadership roles, most recently serving as regional managing director for ondon and the South East. “Gary has a proven track record of operational delivery, strategic clarity and building high-performing teams,” said untypical. As CE, he will drive forward the group’s strategy and advance untypical’s ambition to be the UK’s most customer centric housebuilder, delivering exceptional homes.


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