The main elements of the new development will be 2,000 new homes, 500 of which will be affordable including homes for rent and shared ownership. There will also be a new all-through school across a 13-acre site with 20 acres of sports grounds with a new sports pavilion.
At the heart of the development will be a new public square overlooking a lake with a series of small shops, cafes, a community centre and a purpose built medical centre. The settlement will include a 1.5-acre employment area and more than 50 acres of outdoor space and play areas.
