Entries by Christina Crew

Appeal Award – Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden

We are delighted to have been awarded Reserved Matters Approval via Appeal, just a few days after our Appeal Hearing for our site at Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden. Chase New Homes secured the site in June 2023, with the benefit of an Outline Planning Consent for 170 dwellings. Additionally, the outline approval was also governed […]

BALANCE IN BROXBOURNE: LORENZO AND CAROLINES JOURNEY TO DOWNSIZING

With their five children having flown the nest, Lorenzo Minichiello, 52, and his wife Caroline, 52, began the search for the perfect home to downsize to. When Lorenzo, a seasoned project surveyor and former property developer with over 20 years of expertise, discovered the allure of Scholars in Broxbourne, he was drawn to the exciting […]

SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF STUNNING SAFFRON WALDEN HOMES AT FORMER FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

With a history dating back to 1879, the former Friends’ School in Saffron Walden is being sensitively reimagined into a new residential development by Chase New Homes. The striking, red-brick Victorian facades will be joined by complementary new-build apartments and houses, maintaining the site’s historic legacy whilst creating an environment for 21st century living. Recently […]

OPENING THE DOOR ON 2025

As we rapidly approach the end of another year, we reflect on everything that our incredible Chase New Homes team have achieved in 2024. It’s been such a busy year, full of milestones, awards wins and new residents, and we are looking forward with excitement at what’s yet to come in 2025. First Phase Complete […]

Chase New Homes acquire former nursery site on Cuffley Hill in Goffs Oak

Chase New Homes are excited to announce the acquisition of a former nursery site on Cuffley Hill in Goffs Oak. The site comes with the benefit of Planning Consent for 58 Dwellings, including 35 four- and five-bedroom homes for sale; and 23 two- and three-bedroom Affordable homes. In addition to the over-arching Tree Preservation Order, […]

Chase New Homes Acquire Cheshunt Park Farm, Cheshunt

We are very pleased to confirm the acquisition of Cheshunt Park Farm, which is situated in the heart of Broxbourne in Hertfordshire. The site, formerly comprising agricultural, equestrian, commercial and storage buildings, has been demolished and benefits from a detailed planning consent for a new private access drive from Park Lane Paradise; and 24 market […]

FROM ACRES TO EASE: BUYER DISCOVERS HER SANCTUARY AT SCHOLARS, BROXBOURNE

At 60, Jackie has found the perfect home for herself and her son at Scholars in Broxbourne by Chase New Homes. Her new home offers the ideal balance of tranquillity, a vibrant community, and modern comforts, making it the perfect fit for their lifestyle. An exam invigilator at a Hertford school and part-time worker at […]

CHASE NEW HOMES SCOOPS SILVER WHATHOUSE? AWARD FOR LEA WHARF

Lea Wharf development by Chase New Homes has taken the 2024 Silver What House? Award for Best Apartment Scheme. The news was met with joyous celebration by the Chase New Homes team when actor James Nesbitt presented the award at the What House? Awards ceremony in London on 15th November. Now in their 44th year, […]

BEAM and Lea Wharf receive seal of approval in Civic Society awards

They are two of the biggest building projects to take place in Hertford for many a year, and neither has been without controversy, but both BEAM (formerly Hertford Theatre) and Lea Wharf (formerly Bircherley Green shopping centre) have proved a hit with the county town’s architectural afficionados. The two developments were declared joint winners of […]

LEA WHARF EARNS HIGHLY COMMENDED AT HOUSEBUILDER AWARDS

Chase New Homes celebrated success at this year’s Housebuilder Awards, securing ‘Highly Commended’ in recognition for their Hertford development, Lea Wharf, in the ‘Best design for four storeys or more’ category. Held on Thursday 31st October, The Housebuilder Awards welcomed over 650 guests at the InterContinental London, with the evening hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan. […]