Located in Takeley, the 12.5 acres was previously used as farmland and forms part of a masterplan brought forward by Weston Homes.

Weston will retain ownership of the adjacent Priors Wood, which is protected.

Approved plans for the site will now be adapted by Dandara, with a Section 73 application expected to be submitted in the coming weeks.

A planning decision is anticipated in October, paving the way for construction to begin in November and the first homes to be completed by May 2026.

Out of the 96 homes delivered, east of Parsonage Road, 39 of these will be deemed affordable.

•   The Finance Professional Show 2024: The Video
•   Dandara acquires 27.8 acres for 272 new homes in Essex
•   Dandara Living receives green light to develop City Wharf mixed-use scheme

Dandara will also deliver over £2m in contributions to the local community infrastructure.

“Takeley has grown steadily in recent years, but there’s still a pressing need for homes that are well designed, energy efficient and genuinely accessible,” said Andrew Wickett, managing director at Dandara Eastern.

“For Dandara, it also signals our ongoing commitment to the East of England. We’re continuing to grow in a thoughtful, sustainable way — focusing on the kinds of places where we know people want to live, and where our homes can make a meaningful difference.”