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Images giving a first look at how a "woodland" development will look have been revealed ahead of their launch to potential buyers.
The homes will be part of a development called Westwood Acres, off Poorhole Lane, in Broadstairs, which once complete will have 153 houses.
Initial plans were rejected by Thanet District Council in August 2015 but were approved on appeal by the Planning Inspectorate in February 2017.
The scheme, which is at the site of Grade II Westwood Lodge, drew criticism from residents over the loss of woodland and habitat.
Former developer Places For People Homes Ltd pulled out of the scheme and Rooksmead Residential Ltd agreed terms with L&G Modular Homes on a revised set of proposals, relating to appearance, scale, layout and landscaping
Revised proposals were put forward and approved in May. They include moving new builds further away from existing buildings on the site and retaining more of the trees.
The amended layout also includes wildlife corridors, such as hedgehog highways, through the site.
Now property management company Love Living Homes is getting ready to launch the first collection of two, three and four-bedroom houses for sale, all available through shared ownership, making them more affordable for people to buy.
A spokesman said: "Most of the homes are being constructed using modern, more sustainable modular methods, meaning they are built off site and assembled at the development.
"These homes will also use less water and energy, and have lower carbon emissions both during construction and when they’re lived in.
"Love Living Homes is utilising features such as solar panels and high-quality insulation within the fabric of the houses to attain an energy performance certificate rating of ‘A’ – a level of energy efficiency achieved by just 1% of new properties in the country which is both environmentally friendly and means lower living costs for residents.
"What’s more, 8,500 new trees will be planted and new woodland walks, a landscaped communal garden and green corridors throughout the development will complement its green setting, enhancing the existing natural habitat and encouraging more wildlife – helped by the placement of bat, bird and hedgehog boxes."
