KEY DETAILS
Whiteley Meadows
Location: Whiteley, Hampshire
Homes: 1,702
Partners: Winchester City Council, Heylo Home Reach, Leaf, Vivid, Aster, St Arthur Homes, Sage and Sigma
Project Duration: 8 years
Gross Development Value: £423m
Land: Greenfield
Social Value: S106 sum for Vistry is £25m in contributions plus £8.5m towards affordable housing
Introduction
Whiteley Meadows is a flagship development that is shaping a vibrant new community through a carefully planned and phased approach, placing education, wellbeing, and connectivity at its core. The scheme, which will deliver 1,702 new homes designed with sustainability and community in mind, has recently been recognised for its excellence—its Project Manager has received a prestigious Pride in the Job award from the NHBC. This accolade highlights the exceptional quality and leadership behind the project, reinforcing its role in supporting the long-term growth of the area.
Housing Delivery and Affordable Homes
Vistry is delivering new homes at Whiteley Meadows through its Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes retail brands. The development includes a significant provision of 699 affordable homes, alongside a wide range of open market properties, contributing to a diverse and inclusive new community.
“Everyone we have dealt with has been so helpful and gone above and beyond to make sure anything we need we can get, and our questions were answered really quickly. It’s been a much easier process having people there that really enjoy what they do and are just so approachable.”
Bovis Homes resident
“We’re proud to be working in partnership with Vistry at Whiteley Meadows to help more people take their first steps onto the property ladder. By offering the Home Reach Shared Ownership scheme here, we’re able to offer homeownership to a wider range of buyers who may not otherwise be able to purchase a home."
“This partnership provides a genuine alternative route into homeownership – whether for first-time buyers, those relocating or even upsizing – ensuring that homes at Whiteley Meadows remain accessible.”
Director of Sales at Home Reach
Community Facilities
Vistry is committed to creating places where people love to live. At Whiteley Meadows, residents benefit from a growing range of community facilities. Cornerstone Primary School is open and serving families in the Southern Consortium, with a secondary school scheduled to open in 2027. Plans are progressing for local centres in the north, which will include shops, services, and a community hub. The site also offers parks, open spaces, and allotments, with further enhancements underway to support a vibrant and inclusive community.
While no community events are currently scheduled, the site will include key facilities in the future, such as:
- Sports pitches and allotments, expected to be handed over in early 2026.
- A community centre, set to launch in 2026.
Employment and Local Jobs
The creation of Whiteley Meadows has enabled Vistry to collaborate with local suppliers and deliver meaningful training and employment opportunities to local people.
This development has:
- 183 local Vistry employees on site
- 1,622 local subcontractors on site
- 396 weeks of combined Apprenticeship and T-Level training completed
Commitment to Nature and Sustainability
Vistry is committed to Homes for Nature, a plan to help wildlife thrive in the places we build.
The development has:
- Hedgehog highways
- Bat & Bird Boxes
The development is firmly committed to sustainability, with homes featuring integrated PV solar panels and electric vehicle charging points to support low-carbon living and future-ready infrastructure.