Bury approves 216 homes
Watson Homes and Great Places Housing Group found success at yesterday’s planning committee meeting for their 132-flat, mixed-use project in Radcliffe; as did Hive Homes’ 84-house Green Belt neighbourhood off Parkinson Street.
Bury Council voted to approve the Radcliffe scheme and voted “minded to approve” on the Hive Homes application, with the approval subject to a section 106 agreement. Both decisions were in line with officer recommendation.
Land at Green Street in Radcliffe
Watson and Great Places are shooting for a September start for the construction of 132 apartments on brownfield land off Green Street. The site has been described as a “key gateway” and is part of the Radcliffe Strategic Framework.
In addition to the apartments, the development would include 13,000 sq ft of commercial space, including a new headquarters for the Salford-based Watson and a pub.
The 132 flats will be a mixture of one- and two-bedroom units, with 97 set aside for affordable rent or shared ownership tenure. They would be spread across two different buildings, designed by TADW Architects.
Sustainability features in the project include air-source heat pumps and solar panels. The office section of the scheme is aiming for a BREEAM rating of Very Good.
“Radcliffe is a town with huge potential, and it is exciting to contribute to the wider regeneration works for the town,” said Rob Watson, director of Watson Homes.
“Our development will help deliver much-needed housing as well as providing new retail and public realm for the town centre.”
In addition to TADW Architects, the project team includes LK Group, Elluc, Enzygo, SCP, Omnia, Braiden Acoustics, TWC, Murray Consulting, Tyrer Ecological, and JWC Conservation.
The application reference number is 68998.
While it may be Green Belt, the area Hive Homes wants to build on is largely brownfield land. Credit: via planning documents
Land off Parkinson Street in Bury
Hive Homes has the all-clear to proceed with its plans to demolish the former Seedfield Centre and build 84 houses – provided the housebuilder can secure a section 106 agreement with the council.
The homes would be built on six acres of brownfield land that resides within the Green Belt. Of the 84 houses, 62 would have three bedrooms and 22 would have four. While most of the houses would be put on the market, 21 would be designated as affordable.
Designed by MCK Associates, the plans also include a 42-space car park to assist with those visiting the sports fields nearby.
The project team includes planner Hive Land & Planning, arboricultural consultant Bowland Tree Consultancy, and transport expert Eddisons.
The application reference number is 69079.
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