Sigma Homes has submitted an outline planning application to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council for a new residential development on land to the south-west of Ashford Hill Road in Ashford Hill.
The planning application is for 45 new homes, 40% of which will be affordable, alongside a landscape-led design and a series of community-focused enhancements that reflect extensive engagement with local residents and stakeholders.
The scheme has been shaped by a commitment to sustainability, local character, and infrastructure improvement. Central to the proposal is a new co-working community hub designed to support home and hybrid working. This flexible facility will also provide space for local activities and act as a social focal point for the village. A children’s play area will also be added.
To promote sustainable travel, Sigma Homes has secured funding for the reintroduction of a previously discontinued community bus service, which will operate during weekday peak hours to and from Basingstoke train station. The transport initiative and co-working space were key reasons the scheme was Highly Commended in the Motion Green Project of the Year 2025 Awards.
Chris East, Group Land Director at Sigma Homes, commented: “This planning application has been carefully designed, having regard to the reasons for the refusal of an earlier planning application in 2022 and following a robust process of community engagement.
“The scheme has been reduced in scale and incorporates a co-working community hub to facilitate home and hybrid working, thus reducing trips outside of the area and providing a flexible venue and focal point for village activities. The scheme will also provide funding for the resurrection of a community bus service that ceased during the COVID pandemic due to a lack of patronage. This service will initially provide two peak-hour morning and evening services between the village and Basingstoke train station. The scheme comprises 45 dwellings, including 18 affordable homes.”
The new neighbourhood aims to integrate seamlessly with the village of Ashford Hill, complementing the adjacent Kingfishers development and preserving key views of St Paul’s Church. A carefully planned layout, generous green spaces, a landscape buffer, and sustainable drainage measures are all integral parts of the design, ensuring the scheme enhances local character and biodiversity.
Backed by a £2.5 million investment in land and planning, Sigma Homes and its strategic land division have already secured seven sites across the South East in 2025, totalling 28.3 hectares (70 acres) and with the potential to deliver up to 525 new homes. Sigma Homes’ specialist land team continue to work closely with planning authorities, community organisations, and sustainability specialists to bring forward places that are socially responsive, environmentally sensitive, and economically viable.
For further information on Sigma Homes, visit www.sigmahomesgroup.co.uk.
