Waverley Borough Council is celebrating the completion of a further 13 high-quality, energy-efficient affordable homes in Chiddingfold, with more due to be handed over next month.
The homes are being delivered across five pocket sites at Turners Mead, Pathfield, Queens Mead and Hartsgrove, representing a significant investment in the village’s future.
The first two homes at Turners Mead were completed in April 2025 and are now occupied by local families. A further 13 homes at Queen’s Mead and Hartsgrove have been handed over this month, with the remaining 11 properties on track for completion at the end of March.
Together, the 26 homes provide a mix of one, two and three-bedroom houses and flats, offering options for individuals, couples and families with strong local connections.
Each site has been carefully designed to reflect the character of its surroundings, using traditional materials and layouts that sit comfortably within the village streetscape. The developments replace disused garages and outdated buildings, bringing brownfield land back into productive use while protecting the surrounding countryside from unnecessary development.
The homes have been built to high environmental standards, with most achieving EPC A energy ratings. They feature air source heat pumps, solar photovoltaic panels, enhanced insulation and modern construction methods to reduce energy use and help keep running costs low.
Internally, the properties exceed national space standards and include fully fitted kitchens, modern bathrooms, separate WCs, built-in storage and a high-quality finish throughout. Externally, each home benefits from private gardens, secure fencing, cycle and storage space, electric vehicle charging points, fibre broadband and off-street parking.
At Hartsgrove, the scheme has transformed what many residents regarded as an eyesore, replacing ten concrete garages and ageing buildings with five attractive new homes overlooking woodland. The project has also enabled overhead power lines serving neighbouring properties to be buried underground and helped ease long-standing parking pressures.
Lettings at Hartsgrove are well underway, with four of the five homes already let or with prospective tenants lined up. The remaining property is being offered for sale through shared ownership. At Queens Mead, new driveways and dropped kerbs have been provided for existing council tenants, helping to ease on-street congestion and improve the appearance of the cul-de-sac. The remaining properties will be advertised this week.
Councillor Janet Crowe, Co-Portfolio Holder for Housing (Delivery), said:
“These homes show what can be achieved when we take a thoughtful, village-scale approach to development. By regenerating small, underused sites across Chiddingfold, we’ve delivered genuinely affordable, high-quality homes for local people, while enhancing the look and feel of the village. It’s exactly the kind of sustainable development Waverley is committed to.”
The Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Penny Rivers, said:
“It’s a pleasure to see these homes completed and ready for local people. Projects like this make a real difference in our rural communities, helping people to stay close to family, work and support networks, while strengthening the long-term sustainability of our villages.
“These properties are designed to be comfortable, practical and affordable to run. With no gas, high levels of insulation and renewable energy built in, residents will benefit from lower energy bills and warm, efficient homes that meet modern living needs.”
All homes are being delivered in partnership with Feltham Construction, working closely with the council, local councillors and residents throughout the build.
Feltham’s Construction Manager Guy Thomas added:
“Feltham Construction would like to thank residents of Queen’s Mead for their patience and understanding throughout the construction period. We recognise that building works can cause disruption, and we are grateful for the community’s support over the past 18 months.
“We are proud to have worked in close partnership with Waverley Borough Council to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient homes that will serve local people for many years to come. We hope the new residents will be very happy in their homes.”
Together, the five Chiddingfold schemes demonstrate how small, well-designed developments can collectively make a big impact by providing homes people can afford, improving neighbourhoods and ensuring that villages like Chiddingfold remain places where people of all ages and incomes can continue to live and thrive.
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