Developer seeks to build another 250 homes
A series of planning applications for new homes in Brough South have been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The applications, for an additional 250 homes, will also see creation of public open space including woodland walks, a pump track, a foot path linking Baffin Way to the Humber Bank, an extension to the Ecological Managed Area, and employment land opportunities on the Humber Enterprise Park.
Most of the proposed new houses will be built within the existing Brough South development and will be split between the east and west ends of the site.
However, a small number will fall outside of the existing footprint on the former runway.
Ian Hodges, director of Brough South developer the Horncastle Group PLC, said: “The Brough South project has already delivered considerable benefits for the local community and third party stakeholders.
“These include the Moor Road and Baffin Way link to Skillings Lane, the A63 Welton Interchange improvements, Hunsley Primary School, £1m of funding for Hunsley Trust, surface water drainage improvements to mitigate the risk of flooding, additional parking for rail users, public open space for recreation and a protected Ecology Area of 110 acres.
“In recent years, we have worked with stakeholders to optimise land use in the area and achieve a balanced and sustainable strategic outcome for the mutual benefit of everyone, including the local community.
“If these planning applications are approved and implemented, we believe this objective can be realised.
“The provision of additional public open space will include an existing woodland and a new footpath giving better access to the estuary, making for more enjoyable countryside walks.
“Other new facilities include a pump track and an improved foot and cycle path between Skillings Lane and Common Lane.
“The pump track will be designed for use by bikes, skateboards and scooters, and will be suitable for riders of all ages and skill levels, making it an exciting addition for young people in the area.”
As well as the extra facilities, the new plans will see a further 35 acres of land dedicated for ecology management, providing protected habitat.
The footpath which currently links Baffin Way to the Humber Estuary is also to be diverted under the plans, widened and surfaced.
In total, six applications have been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council, five by landowners the Brough South Consortium and one by Westcore, an investment company that owns Humber Enterprise Park.
Brough South is being developed by the Horncastle Group PLC on behalf of the Brough South Consortium which also includes Alma Jordan (Builders) Ltd, Riplingham Estates and BAE Systems.
