As part of the development, we are delivering a series of essential infrastructure upgrades to improve traffic flow, safety, and accessibility across four key junctions in the local area.
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If you have any questions or concerns about this work, please do not hesitate to contact Knights Brown at info@knightsbrown.co.uk, or contact us at hello@mindehurst.co.uk.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period of development. We understand that it will be disruptive, but we will work with you to mitigate this as much as possible.
Taylor Wimpey Joins the Mindenhurst Community
Taylor Wimpey is excited to become part of the beautiful new neighbourhood at Mindenhurst, where they will be delivering 120 high-quality, energy-efficient homes. Of these, 19 will be designated as affordable housing, comprising a mix of 9 affordable rented homes and 10 shared ownership homes.
To meet the demand for a variety of homes suited to different buyers, Taylor Wimpey will be constructing a mix of 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom properties. These homes will be thoughtfully arranged to create unique, characterful and visually appealing street scenes, using a varied palette of materials and colours to ensure each street has its own charm.
This parcel of land is centrally located within the Mindenhurst development, positioned between The Frog Pub and village green to the west, and an area of public open space (SANG) to the east.
In addition to the homes, Taylor Wimpey will be providing a range of facilities and amenities for residents, including:
As a national housebuilder with 23 regional offices, Taylor Wimpey specialises in creating high-quality, energy-efficient homes and communities that foster connection and wellbeing. Their approach includes the use of sustainable materials and features wherever possible—from high-performance insulation and triple glazing to energy-efficient appliances.
The homes being delivered at Mindenhurst will exceed the Fabric Energy Efficiency targets outlined in Part L of the Building Regulations. Each plot will also include an integrated wildlife feature, such as a bird box, bat box, bee brick, or sparrow/swift brick, supporting biodiversity across the site.
Through their landscaping approach, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating spaces that both residents and wildlife can enjoy. Wildlife-friendly planting will offer new habitats for local species, supporting foraging and nesting through fruiting and flowering plants.
To stay updated on Taylor Wimpey’s development at Mindenhurst, click here or visit their website, www.taylorwimpey.co.uk, to learn more about them.
Skanska’s Sustainability Team recently spent a day at Lakeside Primary School, delivering a series of fun and educational nature-themed activities to all 280 pupils from Reception to Year 6. The event was designed to spark curiosity about the natural world and show how construction and environmental protection can go hand-in-hand.
The morning kicked off with bug hunts and habitat-making, where children explored their school grounds to discover mini beasts and learn how to create safe spaces for them. These hands-on activities helped pupils understand the importance of biodiversity and how even small actions can support local wildlife.
In the afternoon, the children became Wildlife Architects. Led by Skanska’s environmental experts, the session introduced pupils to the real-world work of protecting animals during construction projects. Children learned how specialists survey land for species like badgers, bats, and birds, and how they design and build new habitats to keep them safe.
Each child chose an animal and designed a bespoke shelter, from underground tunnels for badgers to tree-top bat boxes and cosy hedgehog homes. They then placed their creations on a map of the Mindenhurst development, connecting their ideas to the real-life setting of their school.
“We had a fantastic day with the team at Skanska! The activities were thoughtfully planned and gave our children a deeper understanding of the importance of nature and how it’s carefully considered in new developments. Thank you for such a memorable experience — our children absolutely loved spending time with you all!”
— Stacey Wilkinson, SENCO, DDSL & Senior Mental Health Lead
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Lakeside Primary School for welcoming us so warmly and for making the day so much fun. Our team had an incredible time working with the children, their enthusiasm, creativity, and thoughtful questions made the experience truly memorable. We left feeling inspired and hopeful for the next generation of nature champions!
As the majority of our on-site work is now nearing completion, things have naturally quietened down and attendance at our community drop-in sessions have too. We have therefore decided to stop holding our monthly drop-in sessions at Mindenhurst. While we won’t be holding regular drop-ins anymore, we’re still very much here and happy to talk things through if there’s anything on your mind.
If you have any questions, concerns, or would simply like an update on the development, we’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s over the phone or in person, we’re always happy to chat.
📍 Pop in: Our office is on Newfoundland Road
📧 Email us: hello@mindenhurst.co.uk
🌐 Stay updated: We’ll continue to share news and updates on our website at www.mindenhurst.co.uk
Earlier this month, 152 pupils at Lakeside Primary School learnt about the importance of staying safe and the dangers of playing near construction sites as part of a curriculum-based programme hosted by Cala Homes (Thames).
The children participated in Cala’s ‘Stay Safe, Stay Away’ initiative, hosted by Steve Morris, who provided the pupils with an interactive session that explored the history of building houses. The children also had the opportunity to dress up in protective equipment while learning the important message that construction sites are not a place to play around.
The initiative is a fundamental part of Cala Homes’ Community Pledge for its latest development, The Glades at Mindenhurst, Deepcut, which is situated only an 8-minute walk from the school.
Through the Community Pledge, the housebuilder commits to delivering positive social impacts to the areas where they build through community engagement initiatives, including school workshops, volunteering, donations, sponsorships, and bursaries.
Emma Fell, Assistant Head at Lakeside Academy, said: “From all our pupils and staff, we’re thankful to Cala Homes and Steve for his engaging and interactive presentation, which provided us all with valuable insights into safety regarding the development in our community and helped us understand further the importance of site safety. Our KS2 pupils thoroughly enjoyed the session and were particularly enthusiastic about trying on the protective gear and discussing what they’d learnt with the team.”
Steve Morris, Group HSE Manager at Cala Homes, said: “At Cala, we are committed to educating young people about the dangers of playing near construction sites through our Stay Safe, Stay Away initiative. While we ensure all our sites are secure, it is essential for children to understand the potential risks associated with entering construction sites to keep them and their friends safe.
It was wonderful to see the kids actively participating in the presentation, asking inquisitive questions, and it’s always fun to have a few pupils dressed up in our safety gear to give them a more hands-on understanding of the work that happens onsite and to highlight the importance of leaving construction sites to the professionals.”
The Glades at Mindenhurst will soon be offering a collection of two, three and four bedroom houses as well as one and two bedroom apartments. For more information on The Glades at Mindenhurst Development, visit: www.cala.co.uk/homes-for-sale/south-east-england/surrey/the-glades-at-mindenhurst-deepcut
Schools near a Cala Homes development can register their interest in Stay Safe, Stay Away by getting in touch via the website: www.cala.co.uk.
Due to the forecasted high winds over the weekend, there is an increased risk of falling trees and branches in the Central SANGS area.
For your safety:
Stay safe!
Wild Week returned to Mindenhurst for the third year in a row, with a full week of nature inspired activities for the whole community to enjoy.
On Monday 21 August the Mindenhurst team kicked off their annual Wild Week, with events aimed at bringing residents and local wildlife together.
The week started with a new nature trail through Mindenhurst, which residents can download at mindenhurst.co.uk.
Highlights of Wild Week 2023 included an evening bat walk led by Surrey Wildlife Trust. Equipped with bat detectors, residents were guided through the Central SANG, listening to the echolocation calls and learning how to identify the different sounds from each species. It was a wonderful experience hearing their calls and watching the bats swoop overhead to catch insects.
The Mindenhurst team, supported by Surrey Wildlife Trust, also hosted events on the Village Green throughout the week, including mini beast hunting, pond dipping, and a session making wildflower seed bombs and bird feeders.
Niki Dufour, Community Relations Manager at Mindenhurst, said: “It was brilliant to see the local community getting involved with the activities we arranged, we enjoyed meeting lots of new bug hunters helping us to catch butterflies, grasshoppers in addition to a large spider! We are thrilled to have hosted another successful Wild Week and look forward to future events at Mindenhurst in the coming months!”
To keep updated on future events at Mindenhurst visit: @MindenhurstDeepcut on Facebook or visit Mindenhurst.co.uk
The Mindenhurst construction team hosted four work experience students from Tomlinscote Secondary School for a week-long programme providing an insight into careers in construction.
Working closely with the Mindenhurst project team, the students had the opportunity to learn how to take a project from the design stage all the way to construction.
The students spent the week exploring the different stages of a construction project, including design, protecting the environment, planning, procurement, health and safety, and construction. They were able to observe and participate in a variety of tasks involved in each stage and gain hands-on experience.
The group also had the opportunity to visit the Mindenhurst construction site and witness construction in action. They were able to observe skilled professionals working together to bring a project to life and see first-hand the different career-paths that are available in the construction industry. Joe Batchelor and the team from Oliver Connell stopped works to show the students round the site and introduce them to some of the tools they use day-to-day.
Niki Dufour, Community Relations Manager at Mindenhurst, said: “We are grateful for the opportunity to work with these talented and enthusiastic students, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for them in the world of construction. We have a variety of exciting work experience, apprenticeship, internship and graduate programme opportunities so if you are interested in pursuing a career in construction, please take a look at our website”.
The students said: “Thank you for devoting your time to help us gain experience in the construction industry, it has been a great week and we hope to work with you in the future!”.
A parent of one of the students added: “The students were all certainly given a detailed insight into your organisation, and a potential career in construction. We are grateful that the team found the time to engage with and support the students. The way in which the placements with your organisation have been managed, both internally and externally, reinforces the professional and positive engagement we have had with the Mindenhurst team”.
The Mindenhurst team is proud to announce work experience opportunities across a range of areas at Mindenhurst.
Get in touch with us today to find out more.
At Mindenhurst, being green means thinking about the environmental consequences of everything we do. We are therefore delighted that our fully electric van has arrived on site. By switching to electricity we’ll be reducing harmful air pollution from exhaust emissions and saving 3,000kg of CO2 over the remaining life of the project. This is the equivalent of half a home’s electricity use over one year!
Our new van will be used by the team on site so hopefully you will spot it around Mindenhurst.
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