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Golding Homes' major regeneration scheme at Park Wood has been shortlisted in Inside Housing’s Top 60 Development Awards, in the ‘Regeneration Scheme of the Year’ category.

The Top 60 Development Awards celebrates the supply of affordable homes and showcases the very best new build projects within the housing sector.

Phases 1 and 2 of this major £50million regeneration project to transform the heart of Park Wood was completed at the end of 2015, and has provided over 150 high quality affordable homes, as well as the development of a new local retail and community centre.  

These modern, well designed homes have been inspired by the traditions of Kentish architecture, with cladding, weather boarding and built and render with a mix of roof designs.

As part of this scheme, improvements have also been made to Parkwood Park including the creation of a park walkway, additional planting and a £30,000 contribution towards the development of a new skate park and outside gym.

The final phase of the development is due to start in September with the demolition of the old shopping parade and flats to make way for 56 new homes,  which include 18 family houses and 38 flats for affordable rent, market rent and shared ownership. The overall regeneration of the area is due to be completed in early 2018.

This scheme has been led by Maidstone based housing association Golding Homes in collaboration with Calfordseaden LLP and PCKO Architects, with funding from the Homes and Communities Agency.

Chris Blundell, Director of Development and Regeneration at Golding Homes said: “We are very proud that Wallis Fields has made the shortlist for the top 60 developments across the country.  We have worked with the local community and are delighted that the new homes have been so well received by residents.  This project is not just about building new homes, however, as it’s also about creating a safer and more attractive environment where local people choose to live.”