Galliford Try, Persimmon Homes, Berkeley Homes and David Wilson Homes are the remaining candidates. 
 
The 37 ha site includes a developable area of around 10 ha, as well as a number of hospital buildings that will be retained and reused as part of the overall scheme. 
 
A Grade II Listed farmhouse and chapel dating from around 1890 will also be preserved.  Already, a section of the site has planning permission for 154 homes 40 per cent of which will be affordable.
 
The blueprint for the development includes community facilities, small businesses, shops, public spaces and the retention of many existing landscape features and mature specimen trees.
 
Each of the developers have been invited only to submit proposals that demonstrate a commitment to construction and energy efficiency, sustainability and experience of community engagement. 
 
The four remaining candidate bids are due in on 6th July with the preferred developer announced at the beginning of September.