Barming P3

Development Overview

Barming P3 is the third and final phase of a major new build homes development by Taylor Wimpey, located on land north of Broomshaw Road in the parish of Barming, Kent (ME16 9HA). This section of the development follows the successful completion of Phase 1 (2023) and the ongoing construction of Phase 2A, known as Oakapple Place.

The development comprises a proposal for up to 100 new, energy-efficient homes, granted Outline Planning Permission for up to 118 units in 2022. Taylor Wimpey submitted the Reserved Matters planning application for Barming P3 to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (TMBC) on July 8, 2024 (reference 24/01084/PA). The first new homes on this phase are projected for delivery from 2027 onwards.

Property Details and Pricing

The Barming P3 masterplan includes a mix of new build properties ranging from two-bedroom to four-bedroom homes, alongside a proportion of affordable housing, consistent with the wider Barming development. Specific property designs for this phase will focus on high energy efficiency, including features designed to help reduce long-term running costs.

While specific plot pricing for Barming P3 is currently to be confirmed, prospective buyers can refer to the adjacent Oakapple Place (Phase 2A) for an indicative price bracket, where homes have recently ranged from approximately £349,500 for a two-bedroom semi-detached property (such as The Canford) up to £475,000 for a three-bedroom detached house (e.g., The Easedale).

Internal features are set to include modern, integrated kitchens and specific layouts like the three-bedroom Braxton design, which offers three floors of living space. Community benefits within Barming P3 will include circa one hectare of new accessible open space and a dedicated children’s play area, connecting with the overall community masterplan.

Location Benefits and Connectivity

The development benefits from specific and direct connectivity to central Kent and London. Barming Railway Station is located under one mile from the site, offering commuter rail services with a fastest journey time to London Victoria of 57 minutes, and London (All Stations) in under an hour. Maidstone East station provides further options, including services to London Charing Cross in as little as 1 hour and 12 minutes. Road access is facilitated by its proximity to the M20 motorway network.

Local bus services, including Nu-Venture routes 78 and 88, provide connections to Maidstone Town Centre, which is located less than two miles away, and Maidstone West Station. The locality is served by Barming Primary School and Jubilee Primary School (approx. 0.7 miles), in addition to secondary options like Oakwood Park Grammar School (approx. 0.9 miles).

Local amenities include The Bull Barming pub, Mockbeggar Farm Shop with its on-site Tea Room, and a variety of dining options in nearby East Barming, such as the acclaimed Fish on the Green. Leisure facilities are available at Maidstone Town Centre and the expansive Mote Park.

Practical Information

Taylor Wimpey holds a 5-Star rating for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), reflecting that over 9 out of 10 customers would recommend them to a friend. The developer is a major UK contributor to local infrastructure, having contributed £405 million to communities via planning obligations in 2023. Interested parties are advised to contact the developer for the current Reserved Matters planning status, specific home specifications, and pre-sales information for Barming P3.