CONSTRUCTION is now underway at Bellway’s second development in Bevere, which will bring over £1.4m worth of investment to the local community.

The first homes are being built at Cherry Orchard, a development of 128 new homes which is being built on land off Ombersley Road, next to the housebuilder’s Cherry Tree Park development which has just been completed.

As part of the planning agreement for Cherry Orchard, over £1.4m will be invested in community infrastructure. Over £420,000 will go towards the Worcester Transport Strategy, while a further £305,000 will be invested in education in the area. A further £130,000 will be spent on off-site sports facilities, while contributions will also be made to bus services, bus shelters, walking and cycling routes, highways improvements, public art, recycling and public open space maintenance.

Detailed plans for the development were approved by Wychavon District Council in June 2015, and Bellway completed the purchase of the land in March 2017.

Sales and Marketing Director for Bellway’s West Midlands division, Stephen Rose, said the housebuilder hoped to experience the same success at Cherry Orchard as it did at Cherry Tree Park.

He said: “Cherry Tree Park has transformed into a lovely new community, and we’re hoping Cherry Orchard will follow suit. Work is now underway on the first homes here and we’re expecting to release the first homes for sale by the end of the year.

“The two developments are similarly sized and have a similar selection of homes, but will be built in different styles to make sure that both communities have their own unique character.

“Bevere is an aspirational area for buyers, and we’ve already been receiving a healthy number of enquiries about the homes here, including from people who missed out on a home at Cherry Tree Park, but have come back to see what we have to offer here.

“We’re delighted to be continuing our work in Bevere, and are looking forward to welcoming guests to Cherry Orchard later this year.”

The final homes are now available to buy at Cherry Tree Park, and the first homes at Cherry Orchard will be available to buy before the end of the year.

For more information about the remaining homes at Cherry Tree Park, or to register your interest in the homes at Cherry Orchard, call 01905 759379 or go to www.bellway.co.uk.