Sky News reported that up to 90 jobs could go among the 3,000 strong workforce with the London Partnerships and South Midlands divisions set to close.

A Bellway company statement to Sky News said: “In response to current market conditions which have caused a slowdown in the sales market and a reduced output for house building, we have today announced proposals to make some structural changes across our business.

“This includes the potential closure of two of our operating divisions, with sites being transferred to other divisions, a reduction in capacity in a third division and a limited number of role reductions across the business.

“A process of consulting with those potentially impacted has begun today.”