Work on 129 new homes in Deeside is on the verge of getting underway, two years after securing planning permission.

The new homes will be built in Garden City by Keepmoat, who are completing their first site in Wales. 

The land, situated along the River Dee was purchased from private landowners for an undisclosed sum and will be transformed into a new housing development.

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The site is part of a wider re-development programme in the area and planning approval has already been granted by the Flintshire Council’s planning committee back in March 2020. 

The 129-home scheme will comprise of a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes available for private sale.

In addition to housing, the site will also feature a children’s play area.

Keepmoat say that work at the development is expected to commence this month and will take three years to complete.

The development will generate opportunities in training and employment through the use of sub-contractors, work placements and educational visits to the site, as part of its commitment to create a sustainable community, which will be delivered throughout the lifetime of the project.

Gareth Roberts, regional managing director at Keepmoat, said: “We are really excited to transform the site, which is in a prominent location by the River Dee, into a new neighbourhood.

“Securing our first ever site in Wales marks a milestone for the business and furthers our goal to expand into new areas and deliver real value to the people who live there. Our vision is to create a place where people want to live and enjoy, and we’re driven to ensure the development is a major benefit to the local community.

“We’re looking forward to providing high quality housing that integrates well with the local community and are excited about turning our plans into reality.”