Anwyl Homes is set to start work at The Airfields site on Deeside in April.
The developer received planning permission for 183 new homes late last year. This week they completed on the land purchase and will get on site in a few days.
The development has been named Summers Bridge and will feature a mix of apartments and houses, including affordable homes.
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It will breathe new life into the former RAF Sealand site. The name Summers Bridge was chosen in recognition of John Summers and Sons, the founders of Shotton Steel, who helped to bring industry and prosperity to the area from the late 19th century.
Phil Dolan, managing director for Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales, said: “We’re excited to start work at Summers Bridge following acquisition of the land from Praxis. The development will provide the opportunity for home buyers to become part of a brand new community, close to excellent amenities and transport links.”
Summers Bridge, a joint development with Bellway, is part of a major regeneration scheme at Deeside Airfields, which forms part of the Northern Gateway - the largest strategic development site in Flintshire. The wider 140-acre mixed-use development, benefits from outline planning consent for new homes, retail, leisure and commercial units.
Formerly RAF Sealand, the land was previously home to one of Wales’ oldest and longest serving airfields having opened in 1916. It closed in 2006.
