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First Residents Set To Move Into Branstone Farm Development

The first residents will move into Branstone Farm's new development this week.

The sustainable site in the heart of the Arreton valley is seen as a template for regeneration within the Isle of Wight biosphere. 

It was named Construction Project of the Year at the Central South Business Awards last month.

Chris Ashman, the council's director of regeneration, said:

“I am immensely proud the whole team that has come together to take this important regeneration project from an embryonic idea to what we see today.

"I would like to take a moment to recognise the endeavours and commitment of all our stakeholders and partners, and every individual (involved with the project)."

Key to the development is affordable housing for Islanders that will see energy efficient homes surrounded by semi-rural landscape.

There are also business units with the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce as the initial tenant, while there will be a new base and visitor centre for Goddards Brewery.

Martyn Pearl, chief executive at Vectis Housing Association, said:

“Branstone was always envisioned as offering the opportunity to create an extraordinary project.

"It would bring together high-quality homes with training, employment and the natural environment, fully reflecting the principles of the Biosphere designation awarded to the Island."

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