Developers lodge plans with Burnley Council to build 122 new homes on greenfield l

If approved, the development would see 122 new homes built on land just off Rossendale Road, Burnley.

Developers Seddon claim that the scheme will ‘deliver high quality residential development to the south west of the existing settlement area of Burnley’, and will comprise of a mix of two, three and four bedroom homes.

The land is already allocated for housing and is part of a wider area which is undergoing change to residential use, with applications on adjacent sites made by Barratt Homes and LNT Care Developments.

Seddon is seeking approval for the proposals as it says the application is for a sustainable development which fully accords with an up-to-date development plan.

Two formal pre-application meetings were held with Burnley Council on January 15 2020 and April 7 2021, alongside more informal discussions with the case officer, where it was heard that overall, officers were supportive of the principle of residential development on the site, given its allocation for housing.

A planning statement submitted to the council reads: “It is the second largest completely greenfield site allocation, which signifies its importance to the borough.

“The council recognise that the release of a limited number of greenfield sites provides the opportunity to deliver a range of the highest quality of housing that will help to attract and retain economically active residents who will contribute to the long-term economic.

“The site will be accessed from Rossendale Road to the north.”

Developers claim the layout has been sensitively designed to ensure that the impact on the site is minimised and acceptable, most noticeably through the provision of extensive open space and green infrastructure along the open boundaries of the site, and retaining the open beck through the site.

A total of 14 different house types are proposed, and will be a mix of terraced, semi-detached and detached properties within a mix of two and 2.5 storey properties.

Tweleve of the properties will be affordable housing.

The only objections to the proposals so far come from Habergham Eaves Parish Council who say loss of land and no evidence for the need for extra houses are causing concern in the community.