Shepherd Neame says 85 new-builds on its land in Ospringe, near Faversham, will provide ‘much

Bosses at Britain’s oldest brewery say an 85-home estate which could be built on its land “will provide much-needed housing”.

Faversham-based Shepherd Neame owns farmland in Ospringe, on the edge of the market town, which is being eyed up by developers.

As well as the new-builds on the plot to the rear of the Chapel Car Sales garage on the A2, the scheme includes provision for a play area and a 46-space car park for Ospringe Primary School.

Shepherd Neame’s director of professional property services, John Barnes, told KentOnline that 40% of the homes will be “affordable”.

“We believe these homes will provide much-needed housing for local people while helping address local community needs,” he said.

Mr Barnes declined to say how much money the company will make from the deal, or how th