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Yahoo
08-07-2025
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Plans lodged for dozens of homes on grazing land
Plans have been lodged for dozens of new homes to be built on grazing land. Atkinson Homes has applied to Westmorland and Furness Council for permission to build 93 houses on land next to Raiseland Farm in Penrith, off the A6. The developer said the land had been used for agricultural purposes for the last 200 years, but the site was now surrounded by homes due to new developments nearby. The estate would include a mixture of two to four bedroom homes, with 27 houses designated as affordable. Plans show a 30mph zone on the A6 access would be extended by about 920ft (280m) to accommodate the development. "Each property will benefit from a minimum of two parking spaces, either on a private driveway adjacent to the house or in designated parking areas nearby," the planning documents said. Visitor parking would also be provided around the development. A consultation on the plans continues until 2 August. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Homes plan backed after increase in affordable units Council to grow housing stock to tackle crisis Westmorland and Furness Council
BBC News
08-07-2025
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- BBC News
Penrith housing development plans for grazing land
Plans have been lodged for dozens of new homes to be built on grazing Homes has applied to Westmorland and Furness Council for permission to build 93 houses on land next to Raiseland Farm in Penrith, off the developer said the land had been used for agricultural purposes for the last 200 years, but the site was now surrounded by homes due to new developments estate would include a mixture of two to four bedroom homes, with 27 houses designated as affordable. Plans show a 30mph zone on the A6 access would be extended by about 920ft (280m) to accommodate the development."Each property will benefit from a minimum of two parking spaces, either on a private driveway adjacent to the house or in designated parking areas nearby," the planning documents parking would also be provided around the development.A consultation on the plans continues until 2 August. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
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Four-bedroom new build on the market near Keswick
A newly built four-bedroom semi-detached home in Underskiddaw, constructed by Atkinson Homes, is on the market for a guide price of £585,000. The property, at The View development, located two miles north of the market town of Keswick, is built in traditional masonry with local Lakeland stone accents and slate roofs. The location allows for easy access to amenities and leisure activities in the area, with transport links, shops, schools, and restaurants close by. The ground-floor kitchen/dining space (Image: Zoopla) The developer, Atkinson Homes, has more than 40 years of experience in constructing family homes across Cumbria. The homes are designed to blend in with the natural landscape whilst capturing the Lakeland Fell views. Each property in the development was designed to offer a balance of privacy and convenience. One of the property's four bedrooms (Image: Zoopla) This property features an entrance porch and hallway leading to kitchen/dining space on one side and a lounge on the other side, both spanning the full length of the house. A utility room and WC complete the ground floor. The first floor comprises four double bedrooms, with the master bedroom boasting an ensuite. The property is a new build, located in The View development, north of Keswick (Image: Zoopla) A family bathroom is also present on this floor. Externally, the home benefits from front and rear gardens, a detached garage, and off-road parking for two vehicles. All properties in this development have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A. Master en-suite bathroom (Image: Zoopla) They use less energy than the average house, thanks to highly insulated walls, uPVC double glazed windows, and composite doors. Central heating is provided via air source heat pumps, with solar PV panels and electric car charging points also included. All homes come with a 10-year NHBC warranty as standard. First-floor family bathroom (Image: Zoopla) A local occupancy restriction applies to this home. The purchaser must have either worked in the specified locality for a minimum of nine months or had their principal home within the locality for a minimum of three years. This requirement also applies to those caring for or needing care from a person living in the locality, or those who are serving or recently served members of the armed forces. The locality includes Above Derwent, Bassenthwaite, Caldbeck, Keswick, Threlkeld, Underskiddaw, Wythop, and other areas, along with parts of the parishes of Blindcrake, Ireby and Uldale, and Loweswater, within the administrative area of the Lake District National Park. To find out more, or to arrange a viewing, call David Britton Estates on 01768 257906.
