Plans submitted for development at York’s Monks Cross

Casa by Moda and sister company Oakgate group have submitted a planning application for a sustainable development of single-family rental homes at Monks Cross in York.

The proposal includes 139 homes designed for renters, with long-term secure tenures available.

The companies say the apartments will respond to the need for new homes in York for keyworkers, growing families, professionals, and downsizers.

Eleven of the new homes are purpose built fully accessible homes on the ground floor.

Located at Kathryn Avenue in Monks Cross, next to the York Community Stadium, the brownfield site which would be accessed via Kathryn Avenue would include 27 car parking spaces, including four disabled spaces, and secure internal cycle storage for 140 bikes.

Matthew Townson, director of development and projects at Casa by Moda, said: “We are pleased to reach this key milestone in the delivery of much-needed new homes for rent at Kathryn Avenue in York. Our public consultation was a hugely valuable exercise which has helped shape the plans which would deliver a new generation of rental homes at Monks Cross.

“This scheme represents a step-change for York’s rental market, including fully equipped accessible homes, at a highly sustainable and vibrant location.”

Richard France, managing director of Oakgate Group, said: “We were confident that Casa by Moda’s offer of high-quality and accessible build-to-rent accommodation would be welcomed at this location, and are enthused that several of those who responded to the consultation indicated interest in living at the site.”