The first showhomes have officially opened at Milby Meadows at Top Farm, Weddington, marking a major milestone for the 1,700-home development on the edge of Nuneaton.

The launch event welcomed stakeholders and prospective buyers for an exclusive first look inside the new homes — part of a landmark scheme being delivered by Develop Warwickshire, a joint venture between Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG), Warwickshire County Council and Vistry.

The partnership is focused on creating a thriving and sustainable community, offering high-quality, energy-efficient homes designed for modern living.

The first phase of infrastructure has now been completed, featuring a new northern link road connecting local developments and providing access to the recently opened Higham Lane North Academy. The wider masterplan, which secured outline planning permission in 2022, includes provision for primary and secondary schools, a local centre, green spaces, and improved highways including upgrades to the A444.

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A further 479 homes, along with a community park, play areas, habitat and balancing ponds, and new pedestrian routes, have also been approved for the next stage of development. When complete, Milby Meadows will deliver a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom homes for private sale and private rent, with 25% allocated as affordable housing in partnership with Platform Housing Group.

As Develop Warwickshire's flagship project, Milby Meadows forms part of a £2.5 billion investment to deliver new homes and jobs across the county.

Phil McHugh, Divisional Operations Director for Vistry Yorkshire, North Midlands and West, said: "It's fantastic to see Milby Meadows at Top Farm coming to life. These new showhomes set the bar for quality across every tenure, and we're proud to showcase the progress we're making to meet Warwickshire's housing needs."

Stuart Buckley, Managing Director for WPDG, added: "We're delighted to celebrate another major milestone at Top Farm with the opening of our showhomes, which gives local people the chance to see first-hand the quality and variety of homes being delivered here.

"This is an exciting step forward and a great opportunity for future residents to get a real sense of the community that’s taking shape in Weddington as well as highlighting the strength of our partnership and our shared ambition to create sustainable, thriving communities in the county."