Abstract: Under the dual dilemmas of scarce land resources and a large demand for space in China, coupled with the background of vigorously implementing the rural revitalization strategy, village land use renewal has emerged as an effective means to obtain construction space increment. Especially in villages located within ecologically sensitive areas, the rational layout of construction land is of paramount significance for striking a balance between the regional ecosystem and human activities. Taking the planning practice of Beihai Great Health Ecological New Area as an illustrative case, this paper delves into the methodology of village land use renewal in ecologically sensitive areas underpinned by the concept of intensive land use. Firstly, an in-depth interpretation of the current ecological environment and land layout is conducted, whereby the ecological foundation characteristics, land layout forms, and practical challenges are comprehensively summarized. Secondly, an intensive land use layout strategy is formulated, encompassing the determination of construction land and spatial control zoning, the formulation of ecological protection and safety resilience strategies, the interpretation and continuation of the existing texture and land use patterns, as well as the incorporation of functional formats and the coordination of styles. The ultimate objective of this research is to provide valuable insights and guidance for the practice of village land use renewal in ecologically sensitive areas.