Homes builder invests £1 million in services in Waltham on the Wolds

Bellway East Midlands is to invest in education, health and other services as part of the planning permission it secured for a 60-home development off Melton Road.

Construction of the two, three, four and five-bedroom homes at Waltham Heights began last November and 22 of the properties will be provided as ‘affordable homes’ for local people.

The financial contributions being made by Bellway include up to £781,000 towards primary education, more than £185,000 towards secondary education as well as £26,400 for local health care.

Further payments will include funding towards a bus stop, two bus shelters and bus passes as well as money for a speed reduction programme and library facilities.

Carolyne Watkinson, sales director for Bellway East Midlands, said: “From education and healthcare to transport, the contributions we are providing as part of our planning agreement for Waltham Heights will help to improve a range of facilities for the local community.

“It is a key part of our ethos not just to build homes, but to contribute and help to build communities.”

She added: “The variety of homes available at Waltham Heights means there will be something on this development for everybody, including first-time buyers, downsizers, growing families and commuters.

“People have appreciated the attention to detail we’ve paid here to ensure the new homes complement their surroundings – some homes are available with attractive stone frontages.”