Some 176 homes are set to be built at Jacksons Lane in Hazel Grove in Stockport, Greater Manchester, after plans were submitted by Bellway.
Half of the homes would be marked as ‘affordable’, while publicly accessible open space would be created as part of the development.
The plans include a range of two, three and four-bedroom houses for private sale and two and three-bedroom affordable houses, with a mix of terraced, semi-detached and detached designs.
Sebastian Burrow, Bellway strategic land director for the north west, said: “We have worked closely with the landowners and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council to develop proposals which make effective use of this site and respond positively to local planning policy, helping to deliver much-needed new homes in the borough.
“The project would include 50 per cent affordable housing, with a mix of rented and shared ownership properties, contributing towards meeting identified local housing needs and supporting the delivery of mixed, balanced communities in Stockport.
“This is a highly sustainable location for new homes, with shops, schools and bus stops all within walking distance. The development has been designed to promote walking and cycling, with new pedestrian and cycle links proposed as part of the site layout to ensure the development connects with surrounding footpaths.
“The proposals also provide significant areas of public green open space and a children’s play area, alongside a range of measures to protect and enhance biodiversity, including new planting and the creation of wildlife habitats. These will deliver environmental benefits as part of a high-quality, sustainable development.”
The application, which has been developed by Bellway’s Strategic Land team and Manchester division, follows the site’s inclusion in the draft allocation of land for new residential development in the emerging Stockport Local Plan. The land sits to the south of Jacksons Lane, on the southern edge of Hazel Grove.
The proposals seek to enhance the site’s landscape features, retaining existing hedgerow and mature trees, including the tree-lined corridor along the site’s southern and south-western boundaries, and two ponds.
In addition, there will be new planting incorporating native species to maximise biodiversity improvements, and new wildlife habitats including bat and bird boxes.
While details aren’t yet finalised, Bellway is expected to make financial contributions towards improving local infrastructure, which could include schools, healthcare services and open space, sports and recreational facilities.
Burrow added: “As well as providing new housing and open space for people in the area, this project will enhance the vitality, viability and accessibility of Hazel Grove, bringing jobs and inward investment into the local economy.”