150-home development launched at former colliery
KIER LIVING has been given the green light for 150 homes at a former colliery site acquired from Wakefield Council.
The River Meadows development in Fryston near Castleford will deliver two to five bedroom homes.
The new development, off Wheldon Road is located at the former colliery site where Fryston Hall once stood. It was earmarked for development as part of the Castleford Growth Delivery Plan.
Kier Living subsequently acquired the site from Wakefield Council via the Delivery Partner Panel 2 framework .
Since then Kier Living has developed plans to provide an attractive scheme in keeping with the village environment.
David Mackintosh, sales and marketing director, Kier Living Northern, said, “We are delighted to receive planning approval for this development, which is designed to enhance the existing village with a range of well-presented family homes.
“Riverbank Meadows offers – as the name suggests – offers an attractive setting, on the banks of the river, with no through traffic and direct access to a wonderful area preserved for nature lovers and leisure pursuits.
“Each house type is individually styled with the river facing properties adopting a nautical feel and different elevation styles overlooking a village green.”
Riverbank Meadows is to provide a range of terraced, semi-detached and detached homes with a variety of internal designs and features. Prices will start from £125,000. Of the 150 homes, 35 have been allocated affordable to Yorkshire Housing.
