Verdict due on 152 homes proposed for Fylde village of Warton
“There will also be some economic benefit arising from employment during the construction period.”
Planners at Fylde Council are set to make a decision on proposals for a huge development of more than 150 homes in the village of Warton.
Applicants Alwyn Homes have submitted an application for a residential development of 152 dwellings on land north of Ennerdale Avenue, in the civil parish of Bryning with Warton.
The proposals will be presented before Fylde Council’s planning committee on Wednesday November 11.
A total of 91 objections have been lodged by residents, around half of them for the revised plans, with concerns raised about the scheme worsening traffic congestion, deterioration of road surfaces due to extra traffic, accidents caused by increased traffic.
The planning officer is recommending that the proposals are granted permission, subject to a Section 106 agreement which would see the developers making a £570,000 donation to infrastructure.
Officer’s report
A report by the officer stated: “Full planning permission is sought for the construction of 152 dwellings, including detached, semi-detached and terrace style properties, providing for a mix of 8 one-bedroom flats, 28 two-bedroom , 56-three bedroom and 60-four bedroom dwellings.
“A total of 31 (30 per cent) of the two and three -bedroom houses are to be affordable, with 31 (20%) of the 2 and 3 bedroom houses designed to meet optional technical standard for wheelchair-adaptable dwellings.
“All houses are two- storey in height, constructed of red or buff brick and grey or red roof tile, and include brick heads and cills with brick soldier course detail.”
The report concluded: “ The application site is positioned within the Countryside Area and a sliver of the sites western edge is positioned within the Green Belt, as designated by the Fylde Local Plan to 2032.
“The Emerging Fylde Local Plan to 2042 (EFLP) allocates the whole of the site for housing although the EFLP carries very limited weight at present due to its infancy.
“In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, substantial weight is to be attributed to the scheme’s delivery of a suitable mix of both market, affordable and elderly housing.
“This will contribute towards meeting the borough’s evidenced accommodation needs, particularly in the absence of a five year housing land supply.
“There will also be some economic benefit arising from employment during the construction period, as well as maintenance regimes on the site post occupation.
“In addition, those employed during construction are likely to spend locally, as too will future residents. Thus employment generation and increased expenditure within local businesses are both benefits of the scheme that are considered to attract moderate weight.”
Upon a decision to approve the application, a Section 106 stipulations require 30% of the proposed dwellings to be affordable properties.
In addition, financial contributions are required from the developer: £120,374 towards the provision of additional clinical capacity at Holland House Surgery, Freckleton; £50,000 per year for 5 years to help deliver evening and/ or Sunday bus services; a financial contribution of £6,000 to assist in promoting and encouraging sustainable transport options; and a fee equivalent to £400 per trigger towards the Council’s costs incurred in monitoring the contributions.