Plans for 193 homes in Market Weighton have been granted planning permission by East Riding Council.
The applicant, Persimmon Homes Yorkshire, expects construction to start in the next few months. The new homes will be built on land off Holme Road, which is allocated for housing in East Riding's Local Plan.
The development will be known as Bradley Park. It will consist of a variety of house types suitable for local homebuyers, including bungalows and houses ranging from one to four bedrooms. Around £750,000 in developer contributions to the community are linked to the scheme, through a S106 agreement.
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It will also include eight single-storey bungalows, and all homes will have EV chargers. They will also be built to new building regulations, ensuring improved energy efficiency and helping to reduce energy bills for homeowners. The site will feature 2.2 acres of public open space too, including an on-site children's play area.
An existing pig farm at the site will go. "We are thrilled to receive approval for 193 new homes in Market Weighton," said Joe Frank, Persimmon Homes Yorkshire's land director. "This project not only delivers high-quality new homes but also contributes significant investment into the local community. We are excited to work with local stakeholders and East Riding of Yorkshire Council to bring this vision to life for local homebuyers."
S106 money and affordable homes cash
Nineteen of the homes will be affordable housing, ten per cent. This is lower than the normal allocation for large housing developments in the area. But it has been accepted with £750,000 to be paid in lieu, specifically for the lower affordable housing allocation.
The 193 homes scheme was not without its critics, with a handful of neighbours raising concerns. This included an adjacent HGV company, worried the development's proximity to it and future possible restrictions on it. Other neighbours' concerns largely revolved around existing community and infrastructure facilities, or lack of them.
The permission has a S106 agreement attached to it, which means the developer will pay a considerable sum, £750,000, to support local infrastructure. This include £366,921 towards outdoor sports, and £320,000 towards primary education to create 31 new school places. Two new bus stops along York Road will also be funded, and another £32,000 for Sustainable Travel Vouchers, for the likes of bus vouchers and as a cycle voucher for equipment.
A revised travel plan, including the vouchers element, was accepted by council highways who initially had concerns, and will be monitored annually.
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