Greencore Homes has exchanged on a 13.9 acre site in Puckeridge, East Hertfordshire for a residential development.
Greencore plans to submit a reserved matters application by summer 2026.
The acquisition supports East Hertfordshire Council’s district plan to deliver 1,173 new homes per year.
Greencore will build homes with low embodied carbon using natural materials.
The development is designed to reach net energy balance and will feature renewable energy sources, including photovoltaic panels.
Homes will be energy performance certificate (EPC)-A rated and built to Passivhaus standards.
Wates Group promoted the site.
Forsters handled legal services for Greencore.
The landowner’s agents were Strutt & Parker, while Birketts and DAC Beachcroft provided legal advice to the landowner.
Laura Stone, chief operating officer at Greencore Homes, said: “Our aim at Greencore Homes is to become the blueprint for Better Than Net Zero development.
“Homes can, and should, be better for people, places and the planet from the start of construction.
“With an aim to deliver 10,000 Better Than Net Zero homes by 2035, the exchange on this site in Puckeridge brings us one step closer to achieving our ambitions.”
Stone added: “The 91 homes we will construct on the site will be designed to be healthy, comfortable, and cost-effective for residents, while contributing meaningfully to the transition toward a zero-carbon future.”
Oliver Luard, partnerships and investment director at Greencore Homes, said: “This is a pivotal moment for Greencore Homes and an excellent start to the New Year, having exchanged contracts on this superb development opportunity in the lovely village of Puckeridge, Hertfordshire.
“We look forward to completing the purchase and submitting our Reserved Matters application for 91 much-needed Better Than Net Zero homes early in 2026.”
