Contracts exchanged in deal for 164 homes on former golf course

Contracts have been exchanged to buy part of a former Lancashire golf course, leading to the provision of 164 new homes.

Buckshaw Village-based Anwyl Homes Lancashire, has agreed a deal with Northern Trust Land to purchase almost 27 acres of land on Tanternton Hall Road, Ingol, near Preston. 

The land represents phases B and C of the redevelopment of what was previously part of Ingol Golf Course. The wider site is currently under construction and benefits from an outline permission for up to 450 homes.

Anwyl has submitted a detailed planning application to Preston City Council seeking approval to build 164 homes.

John Grime, managing director of Anwyl Homes Lancashire, said: “New homes being built across the former golf course have already contributed to housing targets for Ingol and the wider Preston area.

“We’re pleased to have exchanged contracts to acquire part of the site and look forward to delivering further much needed new quality homes.”

He added: “Under our plans, there would be 15 acres of public open space – that’s more than half of the land – providing a leafy setting for the homes and supporting wildlife.

“The public open space will feature a play area, orchard and sensory garden to help foster a sense of community. We’ll retain existing trees where possible and plant additional trees, including fruiting and flowering varieties to attract pollinators.

“We’ll also plant a wildflower meadow and provide boxes for roosting bats and nesting birds. These factors combined mean that the proposed development is predicted to deliver a 15.52% increase in habitat units.”

Anwyl’s plans for the site include 114 private sale properties, offering a selection of three-, four- and five-bedroom homes in a range of semi-detached and detached designs. 

The proposal also includes 50 properties – more than 30% of the development – that will provide a range of affordable housing, including a choice of two- and three-bedroom apartments, mews, semi-detached and detached homes.

The homes have been designed to be modern with a distinct character, but also to be sensitive to the local context. 

Air or ground source heat pumps are to be utilised to provide heating and hot water to the properties. 

Subject to detailed planning approval, work is expected to start in spring, with the first homes due to be released for sale next autumn.

The agent promoting the site was Savills.