Photographs, sent to Nub News by local resident Geoff Ousbey, have shown the work underway on 121 new houses being built in Warwick.

Full planning permission for the Montague Road estate was granted by Warwick District Council in January 2021.

The development, built on the former Warwickshire County Council county store depot and Ridgeway School site, is being delivered by Crest Nicholson.

A previous scheme to build 148 houses was rejected due to the lack of parking provision.

And concerns were still raised about the approved plans, with the estate bordering the busy Coventry Road and being built within the Grand Union Canal's conservation area.

Crest Nicholson released the houses for sale in November last year (Image by Geoff Ousbey)

Houses will range from two to five beds, with prices starting at £315,000 (Image by Geoff Ousbey)

The major housing developer released the first batch of homes for sale last November, and according to the latest update on the company website has so far sold 12.

Houses, which are being built around an ambulance station, will range from two to five beds, with prices starting at £315,000.

Crest Nicholson said the estate is: "Perfect for a variety of buyers, from those looking to take their first step onto the property ladder to growing families and downsizers."

Two fifths of the homes built on site will be designated as affordable homes.

Demolition of the former buildings began last autumn.

The houses are being built on the former WCC county store and Ridgeway School (Image by Geoff Ousbey)

Plans for 148 houses were originally refused on parking grounds (Image by Geoff Ousbey)

Vanessa MacNee, sales and marketing director at Crest Nicholson Midlands, said: "The collection of homes from Crest Nicholson's new range of house types are designed for busy, modern life, featuring flexible living spaces and generously sized bedrooms.

"Built with sustainability in mind, they will also help homeowners to reduce their carbon emissions and energy costs.

"With so many local amenities nearby as well as a strong community environment, we are already seeing a lot of interest in this development ahead of the launch.

"I would encourage interested buyers to get in touch with our sales team as soon as possible to avoid disappointment."

(Image by Geoff Ousbey)

(Image by Geoff Ousbey)

(Image by Geoff Ousbey)