Highbrook Homes Propose Development on Land in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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Highbrook Homes has submitted a planning application to build a mix of housing types on a 3.5-hectare site in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. The proposed development, which includes one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses, bungalows, and apartments, aims to provide affordable housing options through shared ownership tenure. The plans involve the construction of 12 different designs, with a range of external materials and grey tile roofs, each with at least two in-plot car parking spaces or access to a communal car park. The higher ground of the site would be retained as public open space, providing views of Escowbeck House to the west.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed development covers an area of approximately 3.5 hectares.
  • The site will include a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses, bungalows, and apartments.
  • Six (14%) of the properties will be one-bedroom apartments, available for affordable shared ownership tenure.
  • The development will feature 12 different designs, with either buff facing stone or white render external materials and grey tile roofs.
  • Each property will have at least two in-plot car parking spaces, except for the apartments, which will have access to a communal car park.
  • The higher ground of the site will be retained as public open space, providing views of Escowbeck House to the west.
  • A single point of vehicle access is proposed from Quernmore Road, with visibility splays provided in both directions.
  • The plans will be discussed at a later date by a city council planning committee.

Statistics:

  • 3.5 hectares: the area of the proposed development site.
  • 6 (14%): the number and percentage of one-bedroom apartments available for affordable shared ownership tenure.
  • 12: the number of different designs proposed for the development.
  • 70%: the proportion of the site that will be retained as public open space.
  • 6,500 sqm: the approximate area of the public open space.

Sources:

  • Byline: Gayle Rouncivell