Sign-off for 377 Ulverston homes across two sites
Westmorland and Furness Council passed both applications with unanimous decisions, opening up South Lakes land for developments by Story Homes and Quince.
2024/0229/FPA
Story Homes is set to develop 111 homes on the land at West End Farm in Ulverston.
The developer is working with planner Pinnacle and architect Pod to develop the 10.5-acre site directly southwest of an existing Story scheme at Laurel Place.
With permission now granted, on-site works for this new development will commence in late summer 2025.
Proposals are for a range of one- to six-bedroom homes across a variety of house types to suit the needs of various types of buyers.
Smaller homes on offer include eight one-bed apartments, 19 two-bed houses and bungalows, and 23 three-bed terrace and semi-detached houses.
Rounding of the housing mix will be 52 four-bed houses, as well as 15 detached houses, eight with five and seven with six bedrooms to complete the offer.
Of the 39 affordable homes proposed, 19 would be sale properties and 20 for rental.
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In line with approval, the housebuilder will contribute more than £1m towards the Community Infrastructure Levy projects as identified by the Council.
Adam McNally, senior land and planning manager for Story Homes in Cumbria & Scotland, said: “We’re thrilled to have received planning consent from Westmorland & Furness Council.
“This marks an exciting step forward in our commitment to delivering thoughtfully designed, high specification homes that meet the needs of the local community … allowing us the opportunity to bring more of our high-quality homes to the South Lakes region.
“We take great pride in designing homes that not only reflect the character of the area but also enhance it.”
Throughout the development, 3.3 acres will be reserved as public open space for use by both new and existing residents in the area.
McNally added: “With a variety of house types designed around flexible living, green spaces, and beautiful street scenes, we’re confident that this development will become a thriving and desirable place to live for years to come.”
The project team includes Westwood Landscape, i-Transport, iD GeoEnvironmental, Gem Air Quality, and RS Acoustic Engineering.
Nook Farm will now host 266 homes. Credit: planning documents
SL/2020/0397
Approval for Quince Homes’ reserved matters application concerning the land at Nook Farm will allow the development of 266 homes to be known as Pippins Beck.
The applicant has proposed that 93 homes will be affordable – 46 at affordable or social rent and 47 intermediate units.
The developer will offer 14 one-bed apartments, 12 two-bed apartments, 23 two-bed houses, 10 two-bed bungalows, four two-bed dormer bungalows, and 30 four-bed houses.
Work can now progress after the reserved matters approval concerning the scheme’s access, layout, and landscaping.
ASC Planning and Robinson and Queensberry Design are advising Quince on the scheme.
