Scheme gets green light at former Leyland Test Track site

Leading North West homebuilder, Barratt Homes Manchester, has agreed a deal with Property Capital to develop the residential element of the former Leyland Vehicle Test Track in Leyland.

Barratt Manchester, which has more than 20 live developments across the North West, is now actively developing a detailed planning application of around 950 new homes from its award-winning 2016 range for the scheme, on Aston Way, after South Ribble Council approved the master plan.

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The development work, to include a new school and medical Centre will underpin around 1,900 jobs over the lifetime of the scheme, including local contractors, as well as training opportunities for apprentices in the construction industry.

Neil Goodwin, managing director of Barratt Homes Manchester said: “This is a major new redevelopment project and we are delighted to be part of it.

“We will now work closely with all the stakeholders to devise a scheme that best suits this landmark site and look forward to delivering some much needed high quality new homes as well as essential facilities, for the local area.

“We expect subject to gaining necessary planning consents to be on site in summer 2018.”

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Barratt Homes has been awarded the maximum five-star official rating from the HBF for an unprecedented eighth year in a row following the results of the annual HBF customer satisfaction survey, making it the most recommended homebuilder in the country.

For more information about Barratt Homes Manchester, please call the sales team on 08448117799, or visit www.barratthomes.co.uk.

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