New Housing Developments in Waterlooville

Where the town is growing and what it means

Waterlooville continues to grow, with new housing developments on the edges of the town adding hundreds of homes to the area. The major development sites include land to the north and east of the existing built-up area, where agricultural fields are being transformed into residential estates with a mix of houses, apartments and affordable housing.

The Berewood development, to the west of Waterlooville, is one of the largest new residential projects in the area. The scheme includes family houses, starter homes, community facilities and green spaces, and it is being built in phases over several years. The development has brought new residents to the area and increased demand for school places, GP appointments and road capacity.

Planning policy requires developers to include a proportion of affordable housing in major schemes, and the new developments in Waterlooville include homes for shared ownership, affordable rent and social rent alongside market-rate properties. Community infrastructure, including open spaces, play areas and contributions to school and healthcare capacity, is secured through planning conditions.

The impact of new development on traffic, infrastructure and the character of the area is a regular source of debate among existing residents. The additional traffic generated by hundreds of new homes adds to congestion on London Road and the local road network, and the loss of greenfield land changes the landscape on the town's edges.

For the housing market, the new developments provide much-needed supply, offering modern, energy-efficient homes that appeal to first-time buyers, young families and downsizers. The prices of new-build properties are typically higher than equivalent older homes, reflecting the premium placed on modern construction standards.