Story expands Workington housing

The Penrith-based housebuilder closed its doors on Friday leaving 17 staff redundant after a proposed takeover of the firm fell through due to the impact of Covid-19. 

Allerdale Council has approved the housebuilder’s plans to build a mix of houses and bungalows on the north-eastern edge of the Cumbrian town.

The county council intends to apply for grant funding from Homes England to build a link road that would facilitate the development of the 10,000-home community.

Congleton-based developer Gladman has submitted plans for a housing development at Rookery Park in Scotby, a village to the east of Carlisle. 

The Penrith-based housebuilder has secured permission to build 55 homes at Rheda Park in Frizington near the Lake District National Park.

Housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Homes have started construction on 233 homes in Barrow.

The 10,000-home St Cuthbert's Garden Village has been allocated a fresh wave of funding from the Government to go towards the delivery of the masterplan. 

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