A closer look at Welborne Garden Village

A legacy in the making: the evolution of Welborne Garden Village

Welborne Garden Village is a large scale housing and infrastructure project located north of Fareham, Hampshire.

Situated between the South Downs National Park and the coast, the development is positioned near Junction 10 of the M27 and the A32.

Project scope and infrastructure

The project is a designated garden village development spanning approximately 1,000 acres. It was formally established under Fareham Borough Council’s Welborne Plan (2015).

Upon completion, the site is expected to accommodate 6,000 homes for an estimated population of 15,000 residents. The masterplan includes three primary schools, one secondary school, a GP surgery, a pharmacy, and a village centre containing retail units, a pub, and a hotel.

There is also over 100,000 square metres of designated employment space.

A central feature of the project is the allocation of 50 percent of the site as publicly accessible green space.

This includes the 12.5 hectare Welborne Park and the existing Dashwood woodland, linked by a 12 mile network of pedestrian and cycle routes.

M27 Junction 10 infrastructure upgrades

A critical component for the delivery of Welborne is the comprehensive upgrade of Junction 10 on the M27.

Currently a restricted junction, the upgrade will transform it into an all movements interchange, allowing traffic to flow in both directions.

This 100 million pound plus project is essential to mitigate the traffic impact on the surrounding road network and provide direct access to the new village.

As of 2026, work on the junction is a primary focus for Hampshire County Council and National Highways, supported by funding from the master developer and central government. The completion of these works is tied to the occupation triggers for the mid to later stages of the housing development.

Timeline

Construction is scheduled over a 25 year period. Infrastructure works began in the early 2020s, with construction on the village centre foundations commencing in 2026.

The development is managed by Buckland Development Ltd, acting as the Master Developer. Buckland is part of a family backed private group with historical ties to the Southwick Estate, the original owner of the land.

Welborne utilizes a Joint Venture model with three regional partners rather than national volume builders.

CG Fry & Son are responsible for the initial phases, while Pye Homes is delivering a range of units from one bedroom apartments to five bedroom houses.

Thakeham completes the trio, building out additional phases aligned with the master plan.

Design and sustainability

The architectural direction is overseen by Town Architect Ben Pentreath and landscape architect Kim Wilkie.

The site operates under a set of Design Codes intended to reflect traditional Hampshire architecture, featuring red brick, wide verges, and tree lined streets.

The Welborne Garden Village Trust will be established as a long term body to manage and maintain the green spaces and community assets in perpetuity.

Economic impact

According to developer data, approximately 68 percent of the suppliers and consultants involved in the project are based within Hampshire.

The project is intended to function as a self sustaining community where residents can live and work within the same development, reducing the necessity for long distance commuting.

Enquire about homes at Welborne Garden Village

Homes will be launched in phases over the coming years. Buckland are currently listing new homes for sale at Welborne Garden Village at newhomesforsale.co.uk.

Take a closer look at the development, or you can register for alerts in the area to find out about new homes as they are added.