The approval applies to parcels, six, 11, 12 and 13 at the Finchwood Park development.

Parcels 11 and 12 have been forward sold to Man Group’s community housing team, to deliver 161 homes ranging from one to four-bedroom apartments and houses.

These will be designated for social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership tenures.

Construction is now underway on these units, with completions expected from February 2027.

Parcels six and 13 have also been granted planning approval and will be brought forward as part of later phases of the development. Parcel six will deliver 140 homes, with 91 for private sale through Bovis Homes and 49 affordable, while Parcel 13 comprises 56 homes, of which 20 will be affordable.

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The homes will be fully electric and for the first time in Vistry’s Thames Valley region, built using timber frames manufactured at Vistry’s off-site facility. Each home will also be fitted with EV charging infrastructure, supporting energy efficiency and sustainable living.

“Securing planning approval for these parcels is a key milestone for Finchwood Park and reflects the strong progress we’re making in bringing forward a mix of tenures to meet local housing needs,” said Trevor Wicks, managing director at Vistry Thames Valley.

“As our first timber-frame site in the Thames Valley, this represents a step change in how we’re able to deliver homes quickly and efficiently, without compromising on quality or placemaking.”