Work will see 50 new energy-efficient family council homes built on the 3.34-acre site, along with new community facilities. An additional five existing council maisonettes will also be improved as part of the scheme.

The existing locally-listed Stocking Farm farmhouse building – which dates to the 19th century – will also be redeveloped to provide six supported living apartments. An additional 16 supported living apartments will be created in the grounds.

Major landscaping will also be carried out to provide community outdoor space, with improved footpaths, sustainable drainage and space for wildlife to flourish.

Designs will be finalised over the coming months with construction expected to begin by winter 2026 and the first homes complete by mid-2028.

Michael Sims, managing director of Clegg Construction, said: “This is a significant project that will provide modern new homes, and we look forward to working closely with the council and the team to bring the development forward and deliver a scheme that everyone involved can be proud of.”

Christian White, pre-construction director of Clegg Construction Ltd, added: “Utilising modern methods of construction, these new homes will be delivered to exceed benchmark industry targets for embodied carbon, and we will use renewable technologies to deliver sustainable homes which will be fit for future generations and meet the growing demand for new affordable housing.

“We will also work closely with project stakeholders, local community groups and businesses to ensure that we deliver tangible social impact within the local community and surrounding areas.”