Waverley Borough Council joined Feltham Construction to officially mark the start of work on new affordable housing in Chiddingfold.

The council is working to build 26 new affordable homes in Chiddingfold across five brownfield sites in the village. Development is already well underway at Turners Mead, Hartsgrove and Queens Mead, and now the ground is being prepared at the final two sites in Pathfield Close.

The council has demolished 10 older properties and 40 underutilised garages across the five sites, to make way for the new homes.

Councillor Penny Rivers, Waverley’s deputy mayor, said: "This exciting development marks a significant investment by Waverley Borough Council in the village of Chiddingfold, and reflects our ongoing commitment to providing affordable, sustainable homes for our communities.

"Affordable homes are so important, particularly in our more rural areas where housing is often in limited supply. These homes will help more local people, particularly young families, to be able to stay in the area where they grew up.

“By ensuring more residents have safe, affordable homes, we can support essential local services and create stronger, more resilient communities."

The new homes will include a variety of property types, such as one and two-bedroom flats and two and three-bedroom houses. The homes will be a mix of social rent, affordable rent, and shared ownership properties to meet local housing need. Feltham Construction Limited is the council's main contractor, with all completions expected by autumn 2025.

The council is committed to sustainability and tackling the Climate Emergency, so the new homes will feature a range of eco-friendly measures, including solar PV panels, air source heat pumps, enhanced insulation, double glazing, and electric vehicle charging points. The homes are designed to minimise carbon emissions, helping to reduce energy costs for tenants and the overall environmental impact of the development.