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Bargate Homes and VIVID secure planning permission


Hampshire-based Bargate Homes and parent-company VIVID have secured planning permission from Havant Borough Council for 41 new homes in the spectacular grounds of Southleigh Park, a former stately home and parkland in Havant, Hampshire.


Located to the north-west of Emsworth, the 7.acre site already benefi ts from planning permission for the conversion of the original Grade II-listed house, and associated listed buildings, into 20 new homes. The approved fi nal scheme offers 61 homes in total, consisting of 41 new-build homes and 20 conversion homes.


The restoration and conversion works to the listed buildings will be facilitated by the new-build development, which has been carefully designed to ensure a harmonious relationship.


The proposals will see the retention


of the majority of the existing trees onsite, alongside signifi cant new planting, to allow residents and the wider community to enjoy a traditional parkland setting. Much of the site will comprise publicly accessible open space, including a formal lawn area and informal walking routes.


The new homes will range in size from one to four bedrooms, all with EV charging points as standard. The development will have three key character areas, with a variety of building types, consisting of Georgian villas and cottage-style homes, alongside the historic core. Resident and visitor parking spaces will be provided in accordance with local policy, with a range of driveways, on-plot garages, car barns, on-street bays and parking courts. Mark White, managing director of Bargate Homes, said: “We are thrilled to receive planning permission for this uniquely exciting development within the grounds of Southleigh Park. We’ve spent years carefully adjusting the design to ensure mature trees are retained and the new homes are sympathetic with the heritage buildings, to both preserve and enhance the historical core of the site. “This will be an outstanding development, not only for the new residents, but also for the established local community. Receiving unanimous approval from Havant Borough Council’s planning committee is another positive step for Bargate Homes to consistently deliver hundreds of new energyeffi cient homes per year within Hampshire and the surrounding counties.”


Hazel Adamek appointed as NHBC’s East of England director


NHBC has appointed Hazel Adamek as regional director to lead customer relations with housebuilders in the East of England.


Hazel, who has worked at NHBC for 18 years, has extensive technical knowledge and customer relationship management expertise, with previous roles in claims, inspection, training and construction quality services. Commenting on her appointment, Hazel said: “I am looking forward to bringing the knowledge and insight I have gained in 18 years at NHBC to my new role as regional director. I will continue to strengthen and build on the existing relationships I have with our builder customers in the East and support them in continuing to raise standards in house building.” Paul Edwards, NHBC senior regional director added: “I’m delighted to welcome Hazel to the regional directors’ team to lead customer relations in the East. She brings a wealth of experience, a high level of commercial acumen, great depth of thinking and extensive build quality knowledge to the role, all of which will help NHBC achieve its purpose in the region.”


Hazel began her new role at NHBC in February 2024.


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