This brings the total build to 1,070 of the planned 1,900 properties at Norwood Farm, near the village of Harpole.

The 233 additional homes will be built across a mix of tenures, with 83 affordable homes, 80 PRS properties and 70 open market homes.

In addition, Vistry has secured its first contract with Zen Housing, a provider of high-quality affordable homes, which will own and manage 18 affordable properties.

Andrew Harvey, managing director at Vistry South Central Midlands, commented: “I am thrilled to announce the completion of contracts for an additional 233 mixed-tenure homes at Western Gate and our first contact with Zen Housing.

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“Our commitment goes beyond house building, with £9m allocated to bolstering services for both new and current residents.”

John Okell, investment director at Zen Housing, said: “We are delighted to mark the start of our partnership with Vistry Group on this phase of homes at Western Gate.

“These 18 high-quality affordable homes reflect our commitment to delivering sustainable, well-connected communities.

“Executing the deal in just five weeks ahead of completions in August highlights the strength of collaboration between our teams.

“We look forward to supporting the wider Norwood Farm vision through tenure-diverse, community-focused delivery.”

The £9m earmarked for local service improvement includes a new primary school, tree planting, public footpaths, contributions towards a local centre, play facilities, a library and highway improvements.

Phase one of this scheme to build an initial 439 properties is currently under way, with several homes already occupied.