84 PROPERTY
A TRANSFORMATIONAL APPROACH TO HOUSING
New plans have been revealed for the second phase of a transformational housing regeneration scheme in Blackburn.
McDermott Homes, working in partnership with Great Places Housing, has submitted a planning application for 80 high quality new homes, which would complete the redevelopment of land in the Griffin area.
The brownfield site was previously cleared as part of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s renewal area scheme.
Now, new plans are being brought forward that include a strong mix of privately owned and affordable properties.
Andrew Darbyshire, land director at McDermott Homes, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen to work in partnership on the final phase of the Griffin Regeneration with Great Places Housing to deliver a scheme for both private and affordable homes.
“The development, once completed, will provide new homes to an area where demand is expected, and we are genuinely excited at the prospect of improving the local environment for the existing community.”
The latest plans, unveiled in early June, include the use of red brick to help promote and
reinforce local character and distinctiveness. Phil Riley, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said: “We know that improving the quality of housing in our borough is one of the very best ways to help improve the lives of our residents.
“Already, almost £20m has been invested in housing regeneration in this part of Blackburn, and it’s been truly transformational.
“When the first phase at Griffin was completed, I had the privilege of meeting families who had moved into the new homes, and they told us it had genuinely changed their lives.
first approach to new developments as set out in our Local Plan and almost half of new homes have been built on such sites in the past seven years or so.
“This is a complex site so it’s a real testament to our determination and the strong partnerships we have developed – something Blackburn with Darwen is renowned for – to get to this stage.”
Great Places has helped deliver 138 new homes in the Griffin and Mill Hill areas of Blackburn in recent years. The first phase at Griffin brought in £8m of new investment with 56 new homes built.
Nick Gornall, director of development at Great Places, said: “The success of the first phase demonstrated the profound impact high-quality,
This is a complex site so it’s a real testament to our determination and the strong partnerships we
have developed – something Blackburn with Darwen is renowned for – to get to this stage
“There’s now the opportunity to do that again with these new proposals from McDermott Homes and Great Places Housing. And this next phase offers a good mix of privately owned and affordable homes, something that’s incredibly important to us all.”
He added: “As a council, we have a brownfield
mixed tenure affordable housing can have on the community.
“With the new plans, we aim to continue this positive transformation, providing a mix of affordable homes that cater to the diverse needs of the local community.”
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