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2 hours ago
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Major housing scheme decision delayed
A decision on plans to build 150 new homes has been deferred after councillors asked for more details around the developer's contribution towards extra school places. The planning application, from Stonebridge Homes, would have seen the development built off Hatfield Lane, in Barnby Dun, Doncaster. A report by planning officers said the developers would be asked to make financial contributions to local schools, including Hungerhill, to provide additional school places. However, councillors decided they needed answers from the council's education department on how it calculates figures regarding school places for developments. The report said a contribution of £605,000 would have funded 25 additional school places, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. It prompted questions from councillors Steve Cox and Neil Wood, with the latter referencing other developments near to Hungerhill school which would add to demand. Cox moved to defer the decision on planning permission until staff from the council's education department came to offer "clarity". Wood asked if a cumulative figure for places at schools affected by multiple developments to be put in council reports. The vote was carried and the application will come back to planning at a later date. The plans consist of 115 dwellings for "market housing" and 35 dwellings for "affordable housing". The council report stated the proposal "meets all key policy requirements in respect of affordable housing, public open space, education, and biodiversity net gain". A total of 63 objections had been lodged by residents in the area, raising concerns about the impact on services, including GPs in the area. However, officers informed councillors on the committee the GP practice locally "is still accepting new patients and there are others also nearby". Katie Purdam, who spoke on behalf of Stonebridge Homes, said: "The scheme has been subject to a number of changes since it was first submitted." She said it was an "opportunity" shaped with the local community and council "to deliver much need housing on the site". "The proposals have been designed with community in mind," she told the meeting. A decision on the application will be made at a future date. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Doncaster Council
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3 hours ago
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Major Doncaster housing scheme decision delayed
A decision on plans to build 150 new homes has been deferred after councillors asked for more details around the developer's contribution towards extra school planning application, from Stonebridge Homes, would have seen the development built off Hatfield Lane, in Barnby Dun, Doncaster.A report by planning officers said the developers would be asked to make financial contributions to local schools, including Hungerhill, to provide additional school councillors decided they needed answers from the council's education department on how it calculates figures regarding school places for developments. The report said a contribution of £605,000 would have funded 25 additional school places, according to the Local Democracy Reporting prompted questions from councillors Steve Cox and Neil Wood, with the latter referencing other developments near to Hungerhill school which would add to moved to defer the decision on planning permission until staff from the council's education department came to offer "clarity".Wood asked if a cumulative figure for places at schools affected by multiple developments to be put in council vote was carried and the application will come back to planning at a later date. The plans consist of 115 dwellings for "market housing" and 35 dwellings for "affordable housing".The council report stated the proposal "meets all key policy requirements in respect of affordable housing, public open space, education, and biodiversity net gain".A total of 63 objections had been lodged by residents in the area, raising concerns about the impact on services, including GPs in the officers informed councillors on the committee the GP practice locally "is still accepting new patients and there are others also nearby".Katie Purdam, who spoke on behalf of Stonebridge Homes, said: "The scheme has been subject to a number of changes since it was first submitted."She said it was an "opportunity" shaped with the local community and council "to deliver much need housing on the site"."The proposals have been designed with community in mind," she told the meeting.A decision on the application will be made at a future date. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
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4 days ago
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Plans submitted for hundreds of new homes on County Durham estate
Plans for the next phase of development have been submitted for a 'prestigious' County Durham residential estate. Developer Stonebridge Homes, supported by North East planning specialist Hedley Planning, has put forward proposals for 245 new three, four, and five-bedroom family homes at Wynyard Park. The plans include 122 properties with enhanced accessibility and 20 specifically designed for wheelchair users. Every home will feature roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, enabling onsite renewable energy generation, and facilities for electric car charging. A computer generated image of the new homes planned (Image: Supplied) Secure cycle parking will also be provided throughout the site. The 15-hectare site is part of the next phase of Wynyard Park, a private housing estate on the edge of Stockton and Hartlepool, which has achieved garden village status from Homes England. The existing woodland to the north is set to be retained and enhanced with additional tree and shrubbery planting. This is part of a landscaping scheme that aims to integrate the new housing into the surrounding landscape, delivering ecological enhancements and reducing vulnerability to climate change. The landscaped scheme (Image: Supplied) Access to the site is proposed via Bloomfield Drive to the south, which branches from the Hanzard Drive roundabout with the A689/Hartlepool Road. The scheme is expected to be considered by Stockton Council's planning committee this summer. If it receives approval, building work will begin shortly after, with the first phase of homes expected to be available in 2026 at the earliest. Hedley Planning director, Alex Franklin, who is overseeing the planning application, said: "This submission is welcome news and the latest step in the ongoing Wynyard Park success story. "If plans are approved, the project will deliver a high-quality residential development to live in, incorporating a strong landscaping strategy, sustainable access, and a significant boost to the borough's housing supply." Read more: Fight to save County Durham village pub sees £70k pledged in 'astounding' first week Plans approved for new 'blue light hub' fire service headquarters in Durham North East residents call for dogs to be 'banned' from beaches Chris Musgrave, CEO of Wynyard Park Limited, said: "This latest proposal is part of the continued development of high-quality homes and facilities at Wynyard Park. "It will support job creation, the local supply chain and deliver a development that people can be proud of. "This is a great step for Wynyard Park and I'm looking forward to seeing it come to fruition."
