Savills Land Deal Set Help Deliver 180 Homes

Posted by UK Property Forums on 17th March 2025 -

East Anglia’s largest housebuilder Hopkins Homes has successfully acquired the 18.8 acres in Loddon, near Norwich, after it achieved full planning consent last year.

The scheme aligns with the Greater Norwich Local Plan and will provide several social and environmental benefits, including a children’s play area, a network of public open spaces with a ‘woodland’ walkway, cycle parking and new tree planting.

To be known as ‘Loddon Rise’, the new development will feature one to four-bedroom properties, including bungalows, apartments and houses. A total of 59 affordable homes will be provided, comprising a mixture of shared ownership and affordable rent, and an additional nine plots available for self-build.

The design of the new homes draws inspiration from Loddon’s historical architecture, aiming to blend in with the town’s traditional style and character.

The existing hedgerows surrounding the site will be enhanced and incorporated into the scheme, along with a provision for bus stop improvements and widening of an existing cycle path.

Then sale of the site, to the South East of Loddon, near an existing built-up area, was co-ordinated by the development team at Savills in Norfolk.

Richard Shuldham, associate director in the development team at Savills in Norfolk, said: “We are pleased to have completed the sale of this important site and we look forward to seeing how the scheme progresses – providing an exciting opportunity to deliver sustainable growth in the shape of high quality residential use and significantly contributing to the supply of much-needed new homes in the local area.”

Duncan Jackson, managing director of Hopkins Homes, said: “We are delighted to have successfully secured this site and are looking forward to bringing our plans to fruition. The scheme offers a well-designed and attractive environment with pedestrian-friendly spaces and green areas, promoting accessibility for all.”