Blackburn decides on 80 homes

McDermott Homes’ plan to develop a six-acre brownfield site off Redlam Brow has been given the nod by Blackburn with Darwen Council.

At least 25 homes will be affordable. The remaining 10 two- and 45 three-bedroom houses will be offered at market sale.

The site had hosted The Griffin Public House and five terraced houses; the remaining buildings were razed early this year.

McDermott Homes has worked with architect Woodcroft Design and S&L Planning Consultants to bring forward the scheme.

Each house will have its own parking space, and on-street parking, taking the space allocation to 160 slots.

Only a selection of properties will have private gardens, though 1.4 acres of public open space is planned.

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The application is the second phase of the wider Griffin regeneration area. The £8m first phase was approved and developed as 56 homes under a February 2020 application.

Trevor Bridge Associates, E3P, Arthian, and Sound Barrier Solutions supported McDermott through the application process.

Those interested in the application can use the reference number 10/25/0505 on Blackburn with Darwen Council’s planning portal.