The upcoming Hillbourne housing development in Poole will include 110 new sustainable and affordable homes.
BCP Council is working with Wates Group to provide 40 two-bedroom homes, 41 three-bedroom homes and an Independent Living Apartment Building with 29 one-bedroom flats.
These will be a combination of social rent and shared ownership.
BCP Council says the scheme is designed with shared space to reduce traffic speeds and give pedestrians priority.
It will include 61 newly planted trees and native hedging. A wildlife pond and bird/bat boxes are included to enhance the existing wildlife.
Cllr Kieron Wilson, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Regulatory Services, said: “The Hillbourne scheme is great news for the residents of Poole and the wider conurbation.
“I am delighted that the scheme is now progressing to construction phase. Building works are due to start in May this year and are expected to be completed by the summer of 2026.
“The scheme has now been allocated a £7.84m grant from Homes England, this is a much-welcomed contribution to a project which is a key part of our new build strategy.
“This site is a huge part of our continued vision to provide good quality homes that are sustainable and affordable for all our residents.”
Construction works on the Hillbourne development are now set to commence.