Rossendale rubberstamps Northstone resi

The housebuilder has secured approval for a 50-home sustainable scheme in Edenfield after the eight-acre plot was acquired from Peel Land.

A housing mix of semi, detached, and apartments offering two one-, 14 two-, eight three-, 22 four-, four and five-bedroom homes has been proposed in plans submitted to Rossendale Council by Northstone.

Car parking facilities, amenity areas, a community garden, and a fully equipped all-ages playground all would feature if plans are approved.

Of the 50 homes, 15 are to be affordable rented housing, with a registered housing provider already lined up.

Craig Nutter, managing director, Northstone, said: “We are proud to be delivering a scheme that is not only architecturally considered, but genuinely community-focussed and environmentally responsible.

“Our vision for Edenfield is to provide bespoke homes that respect and enhance the local character, while also delivering tangible benefits for existing residents and future generations.”

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Richard Knight, director of planning and strategy, Peel Land, added: “We are really pleased that Northstone’s plans will now move into delivery, bringing a wide range of community and environmental benefits, delivering on the approved Edenfield masterplan, and creating a positive legacy for the local area.”

Credit: via planning documents

NJL Consulting is the scheme’s planning consultant. The project team also includes Miller Goodall, TEP, E3P, Shape Consulting Engineers, GeoSmart Information, and Turley.

SCP is advising on transport, while LUC is the landscape architect.

Those interested in the application can view it using the planning reference number 2023/0396 on Rossendale Council’s planning portal.