Bargates, Dorset
One of our largest ever land-led schemes on the site of a former magistrates' court and police station in Bargates, Christchurch.
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We have a growing land-led programme working with a range of landowners and stakeholders. Land which supports at least 30 - 40 homes (plus) are sought, with either an existing planning consent or without. If you would like to discuss land led opportunities please contact with Paul Backhouse (South of England) or Deb Thomas (London).
More affordable homes
Our land-led schemes are either for 100% affordable housing, affordable/social rent and shared ownership, or a mixture of homes for sale on the open market and affordable housing. The profit made from shared ownership and open market homes is reinvested back into the business to enable us to provide more affordable housing. Growing our business this way means we have the strength and stability to continue making an impact long into the future. It also ensures we can provide as many homes for as many people as possible.
As a Homes England strategic partner, we are set to receive £114m through the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP), where we will deliver 1,550 homes before the end of 2028 – 51% for shared ownership and 49% for affordable and social rent. Under the programme, we have committed to building 25% using modern methods of construction (MMC), and will use high-quality sustainable design, work with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and commit to adopting the government’s new shared ownership model.
Our land-led schemes
Frome, Somerset
At Cherry Grove we’re redeveloping one of our existing sites to provide 21 new affordable homes which will comprise one and two-bedroom flats, and two and three-bedroom houses.
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Totton, Hampshire.
Nestled on the edge of the New Forest, our second largest scheme (after Bargates) is set to deliver 80 new affordable homes in Totton, Hampshire.Nestled on the edge of the New Forest, our second largest scheme (after Bargates) is set to deliver 80 new affordable homes in Totton, Hampshire.
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Contact us if you’d like to speak to us about an opportunity.
Hannah Watkins
Assistant Development Director - Development (Developer-led/S106 and Community Housing)Email me
About Aster Group
Aster Group supplies a wide range of housing options in response to the housing crisis, working towards its vision of ensuring everyone has a home. The not-for-dividend business was established in 1990 and has £2 billion worth of assets. Aster plans to invest £2.5 billion to deliver 12,000 new homes by 2030. Aster forecasts delivering over 1,300 homes during the current financial year (2022/23) across all tenures. The Group reinvests profits from open market sale and shared ownership to support the development of affordable rented homes. It owns and maintains over 34,500 homes and employs more than 1,720 people. Aster Group’s corporate social responsibility commitments set out the additional work the business chooses to do. For more information, visit our website.
For further information visit Central and Cecil Housing Trust and East Boro Housing Trust who form part of the Aster Group.
