Bellway has exchanged contracts on land in the Wiltshire village of Holt with plans to build 88 new homes for the area, including 40 per cent affordable housing.
The nine-acre site, off Melksham Road, is being purchased with detailed planning permission for the homes already in place.
Bellway has now submitted an application to vary the plans to build its own house designs as part of the approved development.
The plans are for 53 two, three, four and five-bedroom houses for private sale, and 35 affordable homes, including six one-bedroom apartments and a mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses.
The housebuilder hopes to start construction work on site early next year, subject to planning approval from Wiltshire Council.
Sam Sowden, Land and Operations Director for Bellway South West, said:
“This site is set to bring new high-quality housing to this part of Wiltshire, including 40 per cent affordable housing, meeting an identified need in the local area.
“These will be highly sustainable new homes, built to be energy efficient, with solar PV panels to generate renewable energy and electric vehicle charging points to promote greener travel for every home.
“Our plans involve substantial areas of green open space, including a central amenity area at the centre of the development, and play equipment for children to enjoy. We will be planting native trees and hedgerow and creating new wildlife habitats.
“There will also be significant financial investment in the local area as part of the project totalling more than £1.4 million.
“This will include more than £900,000 in funding through the Community Infrastructure Levy, £355,000 for early years and secondary education, £100,000 towards an offroad cycle route between Holt, Melksham and Bradford on Avon, and £21,240 for local sports facilities.
“The new neighbourhood will be a positive addition to the village and we are looking forward to starting work on site subject to approval of our updated plans.”
More information about the new homes Bellway is building across the South West can be found at www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/south-west.