DELIVERY of the New Eastern Villages has taken a further step forward after an outline planning application for another 1,800 homes and associated infrastructure was submitted for consideration by the council.

South Marston-based developers, Capital Land Property Group, are looking to build the houses alongside a 10 form secondary school including a sixth form, a two form entry primary school, a sports hub, public open space and a local centre.

The land identified for development is known as Great Stall East, situated to the south of the A420 immediately adjacent to the emerging Symmetry Park logistics facility across from Gablecross Police Station.

The proposal provides for a mix of house types which the firm believes will create a strong and identifiable character, giving the area a village feel.

The planning work that has gone into the application has been design led to ensure that the development will maximise landscape features and have a positive impact on the surrounding area.

A range of landscape and biodiversity benefits will result from an open space strategy which the firm says is well above policy standards.

Great Stall East is a key site in the overall plan for the area as it forms the central hub, providing vital links from neighbouring developments to the wider infrastructure network .

The proposal also includes the only source of secondary education within the New Eastern Villages, with the planned school not only set to cater for the proposed 4,230 population but also the surrounding catchment areas.

Chief Executive of Capital Land, Jeremy Francis, said: "We are proud to be able to play a key role in delivering this long awaited scheme and we look forward to continuing to work closely with Swindon Borough Council over the coming years to ensure it is delivered as envisaged."

Jeremy has previously spoken of his personal commitment to delivering a community that will be more than just a set of houses.

He said: “As a local company with established roots in Swindon we are committed to the future of the town’s wider regeneration and this development creates a great opportunity for ourselves and the town.

“We believe a credible development can be delivered in the New Eastern Villages that can be seen as a legacy for the town with a real sense of community for generations to come."

Confirmation of this latest application comes just days after outline permission was granted for 2,380 homes a short distance to the north in another part of the New Eastern Villages footprint east of South Marston village.

A third parcel of the wider New Eastern Villages site, which could see a further 2,800 homes built, is currently the subject of a planning appeal.

In total, some 8,000 homes are planned in what will be one of the country's largest urban expansions.

Taking up a total site area of 724 hectares, the overall development will feature a new district centre, 40 hectares of employment and associated health, retail, education and leisure facilities.

Work at the Greenbridge roundabout was the first of six major transport interventions planned to allow the nearby road network to better cope with the inevitable increase in traffic.