The house footballer Gary Neville wants to build is part of the Government’s vision for homes of the future.

Architects working on behalf of Neville have submitted the innovative plans to Bolton Council three years after talks between the authority and Neville’s team of consultants, designers and planners began.

Last month, we reported how Mr Neville wowed town hall planning chiefs with a knowledgeable presentation on the ground-breaking home, which would be built into the hillside and covered entirely in moorland.

In December, the Government announced it was backing five schemes across the country that pointed to the future for green projects.

Last night, it was confirmed that the footballer’s dream home is one of those schemes. The Government wants all new-build houses to be carbon neutral by 2016 and Mr Neville’s house is seen as a leading light in achieving that goal.

Those behind the plans have been working with consultant Peter Rolton, one of only two external consultants that are on the Government’s advisory panel for renewable and sustainable energy, on ways to “raise the bar” when it comes to sustainable living.

As well as a wind turbine — which will power his neighbouring property as well as feeding into the national grid — the moorland covering, placement of windows and solar panels and the use of a ground-source heat pump means the house will be completely carbon neutral in a short space of time.

Make Architects was appointed by Mr Neville because of its background in high-quality design and innovative concepts.

Stuart Fraser, partner at Make, said: “The client is very passionate about the area and wants to live with his family in the area, and that was a key factor in driving this forward.

“We saw the project as a great opportunity. It isn’t just the high-quality design but also the chance to build an exemplar project of sustainable and environmental design.

“He wants to raise the bar and this house will lead the way in sustainable and environmentally friendly living. It has been a dream of the client for years.”

Mr Neville was unavailable for comment.