Plans Unveiled for 63-Home Housing Development on Former Playing Fields

A proposal to build 63 new homes on a 2.5-hectare former playing field in Hull has been submitted to Hull City Council. The land, which has been unused for over three decades and has become a popular spot for dog walkers, is set to be transformed into a residential area with a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom houses. The plans include the demolition of a property on Kendal Way to create a wider access point for the new homes, as well as the establishment of a new road and an area of open space that will also serve as a flood defence.

Key Takeaways:

• The proposed development would comprise 63 homes, with a mix of 17 two-bed, 32 three-bed, and 14 four-bed houses.
• The land has been unused for over three decades and has become a popular spot for dog walkers.
• Plans include the demolition of 2 Kendal Way, a property owned by the applicant, to create a wider access point for the new homes.
• A new road would be established off Kendal Way, which would provide access to each of the proposed homes.
• The development would include an area of open space that also acts as a flood defence.
• Several objections have already been filed against the plans, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and the suitability of the land for housing.
• Nearby residents have expressed concerns over the additional traffic and the potential for flooding.

Statistics:

• 63 homes are proposed for development on the 2.5-hectare site.
• The mix of homes would be 17 two-bed, 32 three-bed, and 14 four-bed houses.
• The development would cover an area of 2.5 hectares.
• 2 Kendal Way would be demolished to make way for the development.
• An estimated 120-150 additional cars are expected to use the new access road.
• Objections have been filed by multiple nearby residents.

Sources:

• "Plans have emerged for a housing development on a former playing fields off Anlaby Road." (Hull Daily Mail)
• "The application is for 63 homes on the 2.5 hectare former Smith and Nephew playing fields which have been unused for over three decades, according to submitted plans." (Hull Daily Mail)
• "One nearby resident commented: 'Absolutely object to this going ahead. The issues it will cause to the community neighbourhood in the area including traffic and noise. Not to mention the land not being suitable, poor access and risks of flooding.'" (Hull Daily Mail)
• "Another member of the public commented: 'What are you thinking of here!!! The field floods, the houses flood and as for the additional traffic, you can count on an extra 120 cars minimum in this neighbourhood! Has anyone thought this idea through? Can we see any consultation with GP surgeries, schools and other infrastructure?'" (Hull Daily Mail)