en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK housebuilder Bellway has provided an initial funding injection of over £830,000 to support local urban infrastructure near its Rowden Chase development in Chippenham. This payment is the first of three planned contributions to Wiltshire Council, which will ultimately see the company contribute a total of over £2.78 million throughout the construction of the entire 225-home site.

These urban infrastructure funds are provided through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), a system that allows local authorities to secure financial contributions from developers to help maintain and improve essential services, including transport networks, schools, and medical facilities. Rowden Chase is a key component of the larger Rowden Park Garden Village, a master-planned development south of the town comprising 1,000 homes. Construction is progressing well, with the first residents expected to move in this month. The development offers a range of two- to five-bedroom homes for private sale, alongside 68 affordable homes, including apartments and houses, available through shared ownership or low-cost rent.

Christel Hawkins, Sales Manager for Bellway South West, said: "Creating sustainable and desirable communities is about more than just building new homes; it involves investing in the facilities and services that matter to people's daily lives. Our financial contributions through CIL for Rowden Chase will help fund vital urban infrastructure projects, such as new schools, upgrades to the motorway network, and expansions to GP surgeries. Therefore, this investment will benefit not only the new residents of Rowden Chase but also the wider community."

The development, which comprises phases four and five of the wider garden village, features home designs that include low-carbon features such as electric vehicle charging points and solar panels. Records show that Wiltshire Council received over £9.23 million in CIL payments during the 2024-25 financial year. In Chippenham, these urban infrastructure funds have been earmarked for the expansion of Abbeyfield School, flood mitigation works, and transport upgrades such as the A350 Chippenham bypass. Prospective buyers can currently visit two show homes, with properties currently on sale starting from £315,000.

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