Bellway has submitted detailed planning proposals for a new 155-home development in South Hertfordshire, following its acquisition of a 12-acre site in Colney Heath in November last year. The housebuilder previously secured outline planning permission for the project.

The proposed scheme, named Roestock Meadows, will be accessed via Roestock Lane. Plans outline a diverse mix of housing options, including one and two-bedroom apartments alongside two, three, four, and five-bedroom houses.

Ali Maruf, Managing Director of Bellway North London, said: "Our plans for Roestock Meadows would deliver a highly sustainable development which would make a significant contribution towards meeting the need for high-quality homes in this popular part of South Hertfordshire.

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"There's a real demand for new housing here given Colney Heath's proximity to St Albans, the city's excellent rail links to central London, and the wide choice of highly rated schools within the area.

"We have taken great care to ensure that our development would be a positive and sensitive addition to the village, with homes designed to reflect the appearance of existing houses in the area through the use of features such as dark weatherboard, dormer windows and gable-end chimneys.

"Landscaping has also been carefully considered, with the majority of trees and hedgerows on site to be retained and a comprehensive planting programme put forward to improve biodiversity. We also plan to provide a new children's play area in a central area of open space featuring three large trees for the community to enjoy.

"This is a sustainable location for people to live, within walking distance of the village primary school, pub, takeaway and Post Office – and the new residents which the development would attract would further support these important village amenities.

"We have also committed to significant financial investment in local education, health services, bus routes and community facilities as part of the planning agreement for the outline permission already in place for the project."

Bellway North London is actively expanding its footprint across the region, with ongoing construction projects at King George's Vale in Cuffley, Forster Park in Stevenage, as well as St James' Park and Goodsyard in Bishop's Stortford.