sustainable communities

Today’s homes are greener, with lower energy consumption and invariably deliver wide community and economic benefits such as improved infrastructure, communal open space, play areas, neighbourhood centres and sensitive ecological management as well as contributions to schooling and other public facilities.

Understanding the legislative framework and changing policy environment, and being engaged on both sides of the political arena gives Wates excellent insight into the demands being made on new developments, and those that develop them. We are passionate about proactive public engagement and take time to fully consult with all stakeholders. As part of the Wates Group, our commitment to corporate social responsibility is second to none and something we are very proud of.

“Wates Developments’ commitment to public consultation in the projects pursued in Woking has been exemplary. Engagement of local people in the design and layout of schemes is essential in helping people appreciate the contribution new development can make in the achievement of a more sustainable local community.”
Ray Morgan, Chief Executive, Woking Borough Council.

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Uckfield, Sussex

An exemplar project in which Wates worked with a landowner to get consent on a highly contentious Greenfield site. This 17 acre site is now being developed in partnership with Linden...

categories: sustainable communities, landowners and developers, london & south east

tags: Greenfield, Sussex