The two developments will deliver 125 high-quality new homes, including a significant proportion of affordable housing, sustainable features and substantial investment into local infrastructure and community facilities, the company said.

The first development, located on Saltersford Lane in Chippenham, will provide 70 new homes, ranging from to four-bedrooms.

40% of the homes will be delivered as affordable housing, including seven homes available through the government-backed First Homes scheme.

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 The second development, situated on Akeman Road in the village of North Leigh near Witney and Oxford, will deliver 55 new homes, ranging from one- to five-bedroom properties, including a collection of larger detached family homes. 40% of the homes will also be affordable housing, alongside five proposed First Homes properties.

Stuart Walter, head of land at Backhouse, said: “Both developments have been carefully designed to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes that respond to local housing needs while creating attractive places for people to live.

“From affordable housing and First Homes to extensive landscaping and investment in community infrastructure, these schemes will deliver meaningful long-term benefits for their respective communities.”

Construction at Chippenham is expected to commence imminently, with North Leigh anticipated to start on site in June. Homes at both developments are expected to be released for sale from spring 2027.