Hartland Village, Fleet
Regeneration Case Study
- 205-acre brownfield site
- 1,500 homes, including 300 affordable
- £35m S106 contributions
- 28 acres public open space
- 70 acre country park
- community hub with traditional hall for events and co-working spaces
- commercial space including a food store, gym, bistro and flexible retail
This long derelict jet engine testing facility is being transformed into a new village, that boasts a unique entrance with a humpback bridge, and a village centre that includes commercial and community space, and a village green.
A new primary school, nursery, café, shops and community building will help to meet residents' everyday needs, and a new 70-acre country park has been created on the edge of the site.
The Story of Hartland Village
Long Term Brownfield Regeneration
Before - the brownfield site was a derelict jet engine testing facility
1,500 mixed tenure homes are being created
New homes in Hartland Manor are amongst the first to be completed at Hartland Village
The development is forecast to deliver a measurable biodiversity net gain
A sustainable new neighbourhood with wetland habitats and 1000+ new trees
Two feature lakes welcome people to the new neighbourhood
A new 70-acre country park for the community to explore
Apprentices hired through award-winning employment & skills plan
Women into Construction bricklaying course
Key Challenges
- significant investment in complex site with extensive remediation needed
- delivering a unique design and architecture sensitive to the woodland setting
- creating a distinctive and welcoming identity for a new village
- delivering on-site amenities and transformation of landscape features early on
Community Building
Winning the 2022 NHBC Gold Best Public Realm award, St Edward focused on the early delivery of community amenities and natural spaces to help establish a welcoming character and identity:
- the traditional village centre will include a two-form primary school, nursery, village green, community hall, shops, café, playground and park
- a Community Plan encourages residents to get together and involves people and organisations from the wider local area, and a Community Engagement Officer plans a year-round calendar of events
- a traditional humpback bridge crossing a lake was created in the first phase, as a distinctive entrance to the village
Open Green Space
This brownfield site is being brought to life with 28 acres of open space, including new wetland habitats, grassland and 1000+ additional trees:
- parkland/ nature trails/ lake/ swales and ponds/ grassland
- St Edward has created a new 70-acre country park on the edge of the site
- Green Flag Award winner
Sustainable Infrastructure
Hartland Village includes a mix of on-site amenities and infrastructure that will reduce single car usage, encourage active healthy lifestyles and minimise environmental impacts:
- nearly 3,000 cycle parking spaces, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, industry leading Green Travel Hub and electric car club
- rainwater harvesting, sustainable drainage network including lakes and swales
- traditional village centre meeting every day needs
Award-Winning Employment & Skills Plan
The Hartland Village Employment and Skills Plan provides a mix of skills training, apprenticeships and job opportunities for local people. In addition, the ‘Men’s Shed’ hub aims to provide a safe space where men can enjoy practical hobbies, make friends and learn new skills.
- Hampshire County Council awarded St Edward a Gold Award in its Investors in Young People Awards 2019 for helping school leavers to successfully transition from education to employment.
- Judges said: "We are delighted to recognise St Edward's commitment to investing in young people, resulting in a dedicated and enthusiastic workforce with the right skills to help the construction industry thrive".
Our Partners
Architect: Omega Architects | Thrive Architects
Landscape & Ecology: Barton Willmore | Murdoch Wickham & Aspect Ecology
Housing Association: Silva Homes Ltd
Community & Voluntary Partners: Covenant Partnership | Women in Construction | Basingstoke College of Technology | Calthorpe Park | University of the Third Age | Scouts | BuildForce UK | Job Centre Plus | The Sixth Form College Farnborough | CITB Industrial Cadets | Construction Youth Trust | Brownies | Harlequin Brickwork | Farnborough College of Technology | Fleet & District Carnival
