Bellway begins Monument Meadows development in Pelton

The development, Monument Meadows by Bellway, will bring 79 homes to Pelton.

Located off Station Lane, the site includes a two-acre landscaped area designed to encourage wildlife and support biodiversity.

Lindsey Oliver, head of sales for Bellway Durham, said: “This development will provide homes for people looking to stay in or move to Pelton while driving investment in local infrastructure.

“The new green open space will be an asset for the whole community.

“Bellway will provide funding for schools and healthcare in addition to the contributions towards improving outdoor spaces nearby.”

In total, Bellway is investing nearly £600,000 in the surrounding area, including £433,162 for education, £38,157 for healthcare, and more than £124,000 for community green space improvements.

The estate will include 12 affordable homes.

Properties at Monument Meadows will feature solar PV panels, smart heating systems, and electric vehicle charging points.

Ms Oliver said: “Monument Meadows is already looking to be a popular development.

“It will bring energy-efficient homes to this village setting, which has excellent access to Chester-le-Street, Durham and the wider region.

“Residents will be able to walk to Pelton, which is well served by shops, schools, doctors, dentists and other valued amenities.

“Work will progress quickly as the homes are being built using sustainably sourced timber frame panels.

“This approach is part of Bellway’s commitment to reducing carbon in the build process, and it reduces the time required for construction.

“As a result, we expect our showhomes to be ready to open this summer.”

Timber frame construction will help cut building times as well as the development’s carbon footprint.

The first homes are expected to be released for sale in July, with the first residents set to move in during autumn.