A BUILDING firm is preparing to begin the construction of more than 200 new homes in a village near Selby.

Housebuilder Miller Homes is to build ‘Sherwood Croft’- a mix of two, three, four and five bedroom homes - on the outskirts of Thorpe Willoughby.

Sales manager Sarah Whinfrey said the development was close to schools and local facilities and the home would also make an investment in the local community in terms of highways, infrastructure, education and open space.

She said Miller Homes expected demand to be very high and recommended interested parties to register with the firm prior to the opening of the development.

“Sherwood Croft will bring a superb selection of homes to the local community giving house buyers more options and allowing them to reside in a more rural location whilst enjoying the proximity of everything that a busy town and city has to offer,” she said.

“We look forward to helping people find a brand new home that will suit their requirements and offering a range of property styles, prices and ways to buy along with a wealth of knowledge and expertise from our sales adviser and site manager.”

She said Miller Homes was committed to building homes that complemented existing communities. “All of its homes are fitted with smart meters to allow homeowners to manage their energy consumption and all are fitted with energy and water efficient appliances.”

She said Miller Homes currently had ten developments located across the region.

Selby District Council gave outline permission for the development in January last year.

Planning documents said then that the site was “well positioned” in relation to established residential neighbourhoods and local facilities, and it was also within two to three minutes walk of bus stops to travel into Selby or Leeds - giving new residents easy access to public transport and employment opportunities.

The plans included a single access point onto Leeds Road and 3.26 acres of new public open space, with a large chunk of the green space in the middle of the development, with the existing bridleway crossing it and then continuing beside one of the residential roads.