In June 2002, one of the Action Hampshire Rural Housing Enablers started to assist South Warnborough Parish council to develop a rural affordable housing scheme. The Enabler carried out a housing needs survey to identify the need of local people. The survey in October 2002 concluded that there was a high level of need for affordable social housing and that 22 households would qualify in terms of local connection and affordability.
The parish council then proceeded to identify a site and negotiations commenced with landowners. Land at Gaston Lane was purchased and planning permission granted. Finally in July 2006 work started on the first exception site to be developed through the HARAH partnership.
The development consists of 8 affordable 2 and 3 bedroomed homes with 1 unit adapted for disability. There are 6 units for rent and 2 for shared ownership.
The scheme was a partnership between Hyde Housing Association, the Housing Corporation, Hart District Council, the Rural Housing Trust and South Warnborough Parish Council.
