Burtree Garden Village moves forward
Hellens Group and Homes England have appointed Lovell to deliver the first phase of housing at their Darlington site, on the outskirts of the County Durham town.
Lovell will build 261 homes in the first phase of the development, which includes 750 homes, green infrastructure, and a 20-acre public park, with nearly half of the site designated as green open space.
Plans also include retail outlets, community facilities, and sustainable transport connections.
Homes by Esh is also currently building on site, delivering 130 homes designed by Gateshead-based Nicholson Nairn Architects and supported by Hedley Planning.
In total, over the next 20 years the scheme will deliver 2,000 homes and more than 2m sq ft of employment space, as well as infrastructure.
Homes England has committed £43m to fund the site’s infrastructure and Darlington Borough Council is also a key partner in the project, contributing land.
Gavin Cordwell-Smith, chief executive of Hellens Group, said: “The exchange of contracts with Lovell is an important milestone for Burtree Garden Village.
“We are creating an exciting new community at Burtree Garden Village and we are delighted to have appointed Lovell to help deliver the first phase of new homes.
“Lovell have embraced the design code for the new village which all developers have to adhere to and we look forward to seeing the delivery of their high quality homes from 2027 onwards once they have secured planning consent.”
Phil Jones, director or land and partnerships at Lovell, said: “All new places need to put down roots, build strong foundations and have the right conditions to grow – and Burtree will offer its new community the chance to do the same.
“Lovell passionately believes in ‘a place for everyone’. Therefore, working in collaboration with Homes England and Hellens Group, we know we have the chance to create something special here together and we give our total commitment to make it happen.”
