200 home estate planned for open countryside near you - with this planned for over-55's & children
An estate of 200 homes is being planned for open countryside near Clitheroe.
An outline planning application has been made to Ribble Valley Borough Council by Richborough for three fields north of Pendle Road.
A planning statement says there would be a range of types, sizes and tenures of housing, with 30 per cent affordable homes in-line with local planning policy, including provision for over 55's (15 per cent of overall housing).
Vehicular access to the proposed development will be provided via a new fourth arm off the existing roundabout on Pendle Road.
The applicant says it would be a “sustainable and landscape-led development” that would include tree-lined streets, equipped areas of plat and existing mature vegetation would be retained. In total, 3.77 ha of accessible public open space has been provided within the proposals.
The statement also said the proposed development “will take inspiration and design cues from the town itself and residential buildings and streets...helping to reflect the distinctiveness and unique local character of Clitheroe, bringing forward proposals that complement the existing town context.”
Community response
A two-week consultation was held before Christmas, with 85 responses received from the public. In total, 18 per cent of public responses were said to be supportive or neutral, with 82 per cent raising issues with the proposals.
Key concerns include:
- Site is not allocated for housing and is encroachment of the Open Countryside
- Site will be visually harmful to the landscape and countryside setting
- There is no need for housing in Clitheroe
- The development will increase pressure on local services, there are not enough GPs, schools, shops etc.
- The proposals will have an impact on local roads, including congestion and safety concerns.
In response, the applicant said that the development of the site would be “a logical extension to Clitheroe”, is sustainably located, and that Half Penny Meadows - which lies directly to the south of the site - has changed the surrounding context to an urban setting.
They also say that new calculations show that the council cannot demonstrate a five year supply of housing, and assessments show the development would not negatively impact the local road system.
In conclusion the applicant says: “Land north of Pendle Road will be a highly desirable place to live, reflecting the desirable elements of the local vernacular. The proposals respect the local character but also move the community towards a more sustainable future.
“Development of the site will accord with the principles of high-quality design and best practice to create a townscape that is both varied, and yet sympathetic to its environment. The aim is to achieve a development with a strong identity and distinct sense of place, whilst at the same time integrating with the existing community.”
A decision will be made in coming weeks by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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