The 1.59-acre site in Chelmsford is part of the large-scale masterplan joint venture, Beaulieu, between Countryside Properties and L&Q to create over 3,600 homes and amenities. Over the next 24 months, Anchor Hanover will deliver an independent living scheme of 82 one- and two-bedroom apartments for private sale and shared ownership. These new homes will be part of the vibrant new integrated community for the city of Chelmsford, where residents will be surrounded by inspirational architecture, well maintained landscapes and open space, a plethora of amenities, new transport connections, sports clubs and community gardens.

In the London borough of Hillingdon, the 1.53-acre Uxbridge site forms part of the St Andrews Park, 110-acre, seven-year regeneration of the former RAF Uxbridge which has historical connections to the Battle of Britain. Located at the end of Uxbridge High Street, the site will comprise 72 one- and two-bedroom apartments offering home ownership and independent living. Anchor Hanover is aiming to have first residents in the homes in late 2022.

The new land has been carefully considered to ensure residents are within close proximity of local amenities and transport links. Both new developments will be home to an onsite bistro, staff accommodation, a communal lounge, hair and beauty facilities and a guest suite.

Charles Taylor, Head of New Business at Anchor Hanover said: “The two acquisitions at Chelmsford and Uxbridge are vital land parcels in helping us achieve Anchor Hanover's clear vision for developing more homes. By securing land within wider development schemes we are confident that our homes will provide owners with places they will love living in later life.  

“We are ambitious and are on a concerted drive to secure more land to expand our retirement living development offer to meet the increase in demand for housing and the changing aspirations of older people. We have identified over 1200 homes for development but are seeking more to fulfil our build programme objectives.

“As a result, our growing land team is sourcing additional development opportunities across England. We have an initial focus in areas where we already have a significant presence to optimise impact and services. We are also looking to pursue sites in residential, suburban and urban locations with a minimum of 1.5 acres within our target, priority areas identified for development.”

In line with Anchor Hanover's growth plans, the company has recently announced a development partnership with McCarthy & Stone. Together, the two leading retirement providers will deliver a range of 'affordable for all' later living communities across England to address the diverse needs of the growing ageing population.

The Anchor Hanover team is looking to begin construction in Uxbridge in Autumn 2020 with an expected completion in late 2022. Whilst construction in Chelmsford is will start late 2020 with an expected completion in early 2023.

To find out more about the company's growth strategy and vision for the future, or if you're a landowner, developer or site agent with suitable land then visit: www.anchorhanover.org.uk/professionals/land-acquisition.

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Notes to Editors

For further information, contact Anchor Hanover's press office:

Rhiannon Thompson/Emma Hughes/Amber Chapman

anchorhanover@becg.com

About Anchor Hanover   

Anchor Hanover is England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for people in later life, with more than 60,000 customers in 54,000 homes across almost 1,700 locations, supported by more than 10,000 colleagues. Anchor Hanover provides retirement housing to rent and to buy, retirement villages and residential care homes, including specialist dementia care, operating in more than 85% of local councils in England. For more information visit www.anchorhanover.org.uk.