The Committee have been recommended to approve the new homes to be built by the LNER Community Stadium on the edge of York.
This follows the government granting an appeal to Outline Plans from Barratt David Wilson for 300 homes last October. Originally the developer had applied for the homes to be built in March 2021, but later appealed to central government to determine the application, claiming the City of York Council had taken too long.
Having approved the application, the government decision was greeted with anger by local councillors and political leaders who opposed the development since the site is on the Green Belt.
According to the report by council planners, Huntington Parish Council had no objection to the plans but public consultation earlier this year led to 38 letters against and only one in favour. Those who objected said the houses were too close together and that Huntington already had enough social housing.
Yet, the supporter said the homes were going to be no taller than three stories and there being plenty of open space.
The report itself said:
“The accommodation mix is acceptably aligned with local need, predominantly providing 2 and 3 bed sized homes, as set out in the Local Housing Needs Assessment 2022.”
“Affordable homes are acceptably distributed across the site; these are identified on the site masterplan.”
It has been concluded that the plans meet planning guidance from central government as well as the National Design Guide.
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