Building Communities, Not Just Homes
At DWC Architecture, we believe great design is about more than form—it’s about people. That’s why we’re proud to showcase Horsebridge Hill, a transformative affordable housing project that delivers 145 new homes designed to meet real local need through thoughtful planning, modern methods, and genuine collaboration.
This project represents everything we stand for:
Design intelligence, community value, and technical excellence.
Planning & Working Drawings
Horsebridge Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight
Scheme – 145 Affordable Homes | £30M Investment
Partnership: Sovereign Network Group (SNG) x Captiva Homes x DWC Architecture
The Vision
DWC gained Detailed Planning for a scheme providing 203-homes, but the scheme was reimagined to replace keyworker apartments with further well-designed family homes, responding more directly to local housing demand and providing a more inclusive, tenure-diverse neighbourhood.
Services Provided
Our client came to DWC for our detailed and collaborative design-led approach. We provided a full scope of architectural services from early design development through to technical delivery, including:
Detailed Planning Application
Master Planning & Layout Design
Housing Mix & Tenure Strategy
Multi-disciplinary Consultant Coordination
Landscape & Public Realm Design Integration
Local Authority Engagement & Negotiation
Planning Documentation & Illustrative Material Production
A Comprehensive Technical Design Development & Value Engineering
Key Highlights
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC): Off-site timber frame build with local partner Gibbs Timber Frame, improving quality, speed, and sustainability
Community Infrastructure: Includes play areas, upgraded transport links, and flood-mitigation systems
Designed to SNG’s Homes and Place Standard: Delivering sustainable, high-performance homes with liveability at the forefront
Evidence-Based Design: Layout and typologies refined to meet both planning aspirations and real-world use
Leading with Experience
As Lead Consultant, DWC took ownership of both the planning and working drawing stages, ensuring the scheme was coordinated, buildable, and aligned with regulatory and design standards. Through weekly remote collaboration, we kept teams aligned and agile—ensuring confident progress from pre-app to delivery.
A Model for the Future
This development represents more than just housing—it’s a blueprint for delivering affordable, high-quality homes through modern methods and strong partnerships. A project that proves what’s possible when smart design meets real community needs.
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The DWC Difference
As Lead Consultants, we didn’t just draw—we led. With weekly collaboration, proactive coordination, and clear technical delivery, we ensure any scheme remained on track, aligned, and fully buildable.
“This is exactly the type of project we love—big impact, real people, forward-thinking design, and partners who value collaboration.”
Let’s Create Your Next Success Story.
We help developers, housing associations, and public bodies unlock value with architecture that works—on paper and on site.
