Fresh proposals for 61 houses in Woodplumpton

Plans for 61 new homes in Woodplumpton will see an existing building demolished if proposals get the go-ahead.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Jul 2018, 12:30 BST
Updated 17th Jul 2018, 13:32 BST
A roundabout on the Lightfoot Lane and Tom Benson Way junction is planned as part of the North West link roadA roundabout on the Lightfoot Lane and Tom Benson Way junction is planned as part of the North West link road
A roundabout on the Lightfoot Lane and Tom Benson Way junction is planned as part of the North West link road

Applicant Westchurch Homes wants to bring the build to a 2.23-hectare site in Lightfoot Lane.

If permission is granted, 248 Lightfoot Lane, known as Hope Villa will be bulldozed to make way for the development which will bring 18 affordable homes to the area.

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The proposal comprises of 13 two-bedroom properties, five three-bedroom properties and 41 four-bedroom properties.

Developers say the build will be sustainable with easy access to existing services and facilities, encouraging sustainable forms of transport.

Planning documents state: “The site is well connected in terms of the public transport network with frequent bus services to Preston city centre, Fulwood, Broughton, Royal Preston Hospital and Longridge.

“The nearest bus stop is on Lightfoot Lane, within 200m of the site, with further stops and services available within easy walking distance.”

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Access to the part greenfield, part developed site will be from a single point off Lightfoot Lane via a T-junction.

Woodplumpton Parish Council has previously objected to plans for houses at the site.

Members were due to meet last night to discuss the planning application for the 61 homes.

Parish council clerk Julie Buttle said: “Our previous objections are likely to stand just on the access alone as the access point should be onto the North West link road.”

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Although the site is located on a flood plain, developers say that it is regarded as low risk. Developers hope to retain trees and hedgerows wherever possible to incorporate them into the plans for the land and they say any loss of trees will be mitigated by new planting.