Views sought on over 100 affordable homes on York ‘Green Belt’
Opinions are being sourced from York residents about the latest plans to build 114 new affordable homes on the Green Belt Land on the edge of the city.
The Joseph Rowntree Trust – an independent organisation working to inspire social change – and York-based Gateway Developments, have submitted plans to build 114 homes between the A64 by-pass and the A1036 Tadcaster Road – land in York that resembles a ‘green belt’.
Plans include a range of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed homes – around three fifths are available for social rent with the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust and the rest are shared ownership.
14 bungalows have also been proposed to meet the needs of people living with disabilities in the Northern city.
Developers say the new homes would contribute to York’s shortfall in affordable housing delivery, which has seen only 1.6 years of affordable homes delivered over a nine-year period between 2012 and 2021.
Depending on locals reactions, the project would be in a landscaped setting with tree planting throughout. Although houses are planned for construction, developers claim several pieces of the area will be used for public use.
Additionally, the proposal includes plans to create parking for the nearby football club.
A public exhibition of the project is set to take place at York College on 2nd March, where the brains behind the project can be quizzed on their ideas. Following the public consultation, a planning application will be submitted to the City of York Council.
David Boyes-Watson, Deputy Director Development & Asset Management from Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust said: “We are dedicated to delivering more affordable homes here in York. This proposal on Sim Balk Lane would help contribute to meeting York’s growing demand for affordable homes, including for people who require accessible accommodation.
‘We hope people can contribute to the public consultation via the freepost leaflet, website or at the public drop-in exhibition’.
Photo by Maria Ziegler