Work is due to start on a new 259-home development next week as letters are sent out to residents.
Those living near to the site of Bellway Homes' 'Pennwood Grange' development have received letters in the last week warning them that work is about to start.
The 259-home plans were given planning approval despite public opposition in August last year and will see the new estate built on land off of the A404 Amersham Road.
It follows a deal struck between the council and Bellway last year to ensure that 48 per cent of the new homes are 'affordable'.
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In letters to residents sent out on October 28, the developer said: "The Bellway Homes project 'Pennwood Grange' At Amersham Road, Hazlemere is anticipated to commence on the 11th November 2024.
"Quinn Construction has been appointed as our groundworks contractors and from early November will be in the process of ground/earth and enabling works which will enable the site to be formed to levels in readiness for construction commencement.
"From January 2025, Bellway Site Management will be present and will endeavour to issue regular updates that will be displayed on a community notice board which will present full site plans, compound layouts, health and safety requirements, as well as highlighting key dates of forthcoming works.
"Bellway would like to apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause and thank you in advance for your patience in this matter."
The letters also listed a number of key dates including the delivery of welfare containers and machinery on November 11.
Foundation works are then due to begin in December ahead of the arrival of the piling rig on January 13.
The approval for the work came just months after a large fire broke out at the former coachyard on the site where 70 truckloads of waste were illegally dumped by fly-tippers.
Smoke caused some residents nearby to feel sick and a later investigation by the Bucks Free Press revealed investigators had found total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) – a chemical classed as ‘hazardous – present in burnt soil samples.
Bellway said that the discovery of TPH, a chemical found in crude oil, was standard for former industrial premises and that it did not present a risk.
The waste was later removed.
The development initially included 290 homes but was scaled back following a consultation.
It will see 495 parking spaces created, 261 of which are allocated, as well as a new access road off of Amersham Road.
Sports and play areas for children will also be created with a mix of private, custom-built, first homes, shared ownership and 'affordable' rental properties due to be constructed, ranging from one to four bedrooms.
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