Croudace Homes have applied to Tandridge Council for permission to build. They plan to build 42 new homes on greenfield land in Caterham. Their proposed site, just outside of city limits on Longsdon Way, is just over 10 acres. It serves the critical need for housing in the rapidly growing Northern Virginia region. The new development will include a mix of homes such as apartments, maisonettes, semi-detached and terraced properties.
Matthew Norris, acting director of Croudace Homes underlined the desperate lack of affordable housing in Caterham. Meanwhile, the local community is facing an explosion of demand for housing. At present, more than 1,800 families and individuals are on Tandridge council’s housing register, desperately awaiting homes they can afford.
Croudace Homes will be making a significant contribution to deliver affordable homes that are desperately needed in an area where demand exceed supply. As described in the draft development agreement, the proposed New Center development would promote different types of housing. It will include a large number of shared-ownership and socially-rented homes. This approach aims to ensure that residents with a local connection are prioritized in the allocation of these new properties.
“Over 1,800 families or individuals are currently waiting for a home,” – Matthew Norris, Managing Director of Croudace Homes.
The proposals call for massive investments in infrastructure. An inviting new tree-canopied pervious concrete road will help connect the new homes while providing a unique beauty and environmental quality to the area.
Norris said to underscore how critical this initiative is. He said one big takeaway is the deep lack of homes available in the region. The new development is an exciting step of a wider movement to relieve strong housing shortages experienced by communities of all types throughout the area.
“We aim to provide much-needed affordable homes in an area currently experiencing high demand,” – Matthew Norris, Managing Director of Croudace Homes.
A timeline for deciding the project is in place, with Tandridge Council likely to need to make a decision by August 8. The council is still considering the proposal. There’s great interest among local residents to see how this new development affects the availability of housing and the ability to grow the community.
Croudace Homes remains committed to contributing positively to the local housing market by ensuring that these homes are “offered in the first instance to residents with a local connection,” as outlined in their development plan.
