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Story & Bellway secure planning for 300 homes in Poulton
Cala secures approval for 96-unit East Sussex scheme
Housebuilders Story Homes and Bellway Homes have announced that planning permission has been secured for a new residential development on land at Blackpool Road in Poulton. Wyre Borough Council resolved to grant planning consent for the scheme at its Planning Committee meeting on 2 October, subject to conditions, giving the housebuilders the green light to work in partnership to deliver much-needed new homes in Lancashire.
The joint venture will see the two housebuilders deliver new homes as part of a high quality scheme that will complement the local area. Story omes will develop of the homes, with Bellway Homes delivering the remaining 157.
Story Homes’ scheme will include a range of one to six bedroom properties, while Bellway will offer a range of one to fi ve bedroom homes. of both schemes will be affordable homes for people with a connection to the local area. As part of the new scheme, the two developers will make a number of signifi cant community payments in line with the Section 106 Agreement requirements, totalling over £1.5m. This includes contributions towards local highways improvements, medical and education schemes to benefi t new and existing local residents.
The new development will also include the conversion of . acres of farmland to new wildlife rich habitat, as well the delivery of approimately . acres of new public open space across the scheme and enhancements to the public right of way which crosses the site. The housebuilders are aiming to commence works on site in summer 2025.
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Cala Homes has announced it has secured Reserved Matters Approval from Lewes District Council to bring 96 much-needed, high-quality homes to Wivelsfi eld reen, of which will be affordable. The site is on land to the East of itchling oad, Wivelsfi eld. Cala’s plans will provide a choice for house hunters, including a range of one and two bedroom affordable apartments, two, three and four bedroom affordable houses, and two, three, and four bedroom open market houses. The mix of options means there will be suitable homes for fi rst-time buyers, families, and downsizers.
The development will also deliver a range of benefi ts for the local community in addition to the much-needed new homes, including enhanced pedestrian routes to the north of the site connecting to Blackmores, and the east of the site connecting to reen oad, to encourage “active travel” Furthermore, each house will have individual cycle parking and apartments will have access to communal cycle parking. Additionally, it will include nearly hectares . of new public open space, raised planting beds in the north west area of the site, a community orchard with a mixture of fruit trees, and a children’s play area.
All homes on site will be equipped with electric vehicle charging points and air source heat pumps, to provide a low carbon heating solution to help residents reduce their carbon emissions. Furthermore, the homes will be built with a timber frame which has been shown to have up to 20% less embodied carbon than a typical masonry build. Measures to support wildlife will also
be incorporated into the fabric of all homes, including bird nesting features and bat boxes through Cala’s Urban Wildlife Strategy – an initiative to support and enhance local wildlife through simple and effective interventions. A iodiversity et ain of above existing levels will be achieved across the entirety of the site through new wildlife areas and enhancement of existing hedgerows and watercourses. Cala has committed to establishing a ‘Community Pledge’ on the new development. Each Pledge will bring together a bespoke programme of activity designed to address specifi c community needs. Activity could include fi nancial support, volunteering, schools’ programmes and more. These Pledges have been created in collaboration with the local community, and to help further understand local needs.
Jessica Sparkes, head of planning at ala outh ome ounties commented “We’re delighted to achieve consent to deliver new homes in Wivelsfi eld. Lewes and Eastbourne Councils has identifi ed that more than , new homes are needed across the district before the end of the decade, and this development will provide much-needed homes, as well as affordable rent and shared ownership options. As well as assisting the Council in reducing the signifi cant under supply of housing within the district, the proposed new community would also provide signifi cant contributions towards local services and infrastructure. Additionally, we hope to deliver further support through our Community Pledge initiative and welcome local people’s thoughts and feedback.”
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