The site will feature a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, which will be in addition to the 311 homes already constructed.

Plans for the project include an abundance of green open spaces, a landscaped pond and children’s play area.

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Mark Cook, managing director of Persimmon Homes, said: “We are excited to start work on this popular site and bring a selection of stunning new homes to the Ellesmere Port area.  

“Rossfield Park is already an attractive residential location and we’re confident this new scheme and attractive, landscaped setting will attract a range of purchasers from first-time buyers to families wanting to upsize.  

“We are delighted to be working with Peel on this project.”

The site is located close to junction 8 of the M53, nearby to another Peel-led development, which is also due to commence shortly.

In this other project, there will be a local convenience store, petrol station and Costa Coffee, as well as proposals for a pub restaurant.

Louise Morrissey, director of land and planning at Peel, added: “These great schemes will be bringing more exciting development to this up-and-coming site.  

“We’ve had fantastic feedback from homebuyers at the Rossfield Park site in the past, which has already become a vibrant community.”

Work on the site has begun and the show homes are expected to be open by November 2017.