A housing project in Kenilworth between the district council and a major housing developer has been shortlisted for a national housing award.

In 2021 Warwick District Council (WDC) announced it would be investing £60 million to help build 620 homes next to the new Kenilworth School, in a joint project with Countryside Partnerships - which is part of Vistry Group.

The Stoneleigh View development will see 310 houses built for rent or shared ownership through the council's HomeChoice Scheme, or for private rental through Milverton Homes - the council's housing company.

The remaining 310 properties will be sold privately under the Linden Homes and Bovis Homes brands.

And now Warwick District Future Homes Partnership is in the running for an Inside Housing Development Award, with the results announced at a ceremony in London in September.

The market houses at Stoneleigh View are being sold by Linden Homes and Bovis Homes (image via planning application)

Cllr Paul Wightman, portfolio holder for housing, said: "The council is working hard to meet the housing needs of a growing population.

"It is therefore really positive that our strategic partnership work to enable the creation of high quality, affordable and energy efficient homes in an area where house prices are above the national average and private rentals are in short supply has been recognised."

Lisa Barker, chair of Milverton Homes, said: "Working in this partnership has allowed us to create the conditions needed for investment and skills needed to deliver high-quality and energy efficient homes to a broad range of customers including those seeking rental properties, helping to transform our local community.

"We are therefore delighted to have been shortlisted for this award."

Linden Homes began selling the first houses at its Stoneleigh View development in March, and has now unveiled a new four-bedroom show home.

Bovis has also now opened two show homes on the site.

Detailed plans for the major estate - which will wrap around the Woodside Hotel and new Kenilworth School - were approved by Warwick District Council last November despite concerns over sustainability.

The planning committee also raised concerns over transparency with the major development a joint venture between Vistry Linden and Milverton Homes.