Discover Developing Highnam

Several housing planning permissions were sought in the early 1970’s including conversions of Highnam Court and Lassington Church into housing units. Very strong local opposition was being voiced regarding any major housing 1974, development in Hignnam. However, in 1974, Bovis Homes were given permission to develop 35 acres of the then dilapidated Maidenhall Farm site and the development to include houses, estate roads, school and open spaces.

Detailed planning permission was obtained by Bovis Homes in 1975 for a Phase 1 development providing 91 houses and this first phase was commenced in 1977. Further housing developments extended into the 1980’s with housing being provided by both Bovis Homes and Lovell Ltd.

Old field names of the site were used for the new street names and the first phase of buildings was supplied with gas from gas tanks on site because no gas main existed to the development.