It is anticipated that the earliest construction of the first phase of the wider site would start in late 2023, subject to approval of Reserved Matters applications, which will provide details of the layout and house types.
Development is likely to take up to 10 years to construct, potentially being completed by 2034.
A timeline for the application and anticipated construction is provided below.
| Key Delivery Milestones | Estimated Dates |
|---|---|
| Work begins on the core site | October 2020 |
| Preparation of the Outline Planning Application for the wider site | Ongoing |
| Local Plan Examination hearings | January and February 2021 |
| Public consultation | 21 June to 11 July 2021 |
| Submission of Outline Planning Application for the wider site | Late summer / early autumn 2021 |
| Potential Determination of Outline Planning Application for the wider site | Spring 2022 |
| Submission of Reserved Matters planning application (appearance, scale, layout, landscaping) | Late 2022 |
| Potential determination of Reserved Matters planning application for phase 1 of wider site | Spring 2023 |
| Start on site | Late 2023 |
| Anticipated primary school opening | September 2025 |
| Completion of Lea Castle Village | 2034 |
Examples of potential housing designs
