Plans for new estate in Doncaster village recommended for approval - despite opposition from residents

Plans to build dozens of new homes and a retirement complex in a Doncaster village are being recommended for approval despite objections from residents and concern from the town council.
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An application from Esh Construction Ltd to build to 66 affordable houses, two retirement-living bungalows and a multi-storey retirement complex with 58 units off Highfield Road in Askern will be heard by DMBC’s planning committee next week.

The housing estate is set to comprise of 12 two-bed, 48 three-bed and six four-bedroom homes. All are a mixture of semi-detached and terraced units.

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The retirement complex, if passed, will provide communal spaces to the ground floor with an open plan lounge/diner/kitchenette for residents’ use and a 33-space car park.

Land at the bottom of Highfield Road, Askern. Picture: Marie CaleyLand at the bottom of Highfield Road, Askern. Picture: Marie Caley
Land at the bottom of Highfield Road, Askern. Picture: Marie Caley

A buggy store will also be provided so that residents are able to securely store and charge their mobility scooters.

Planning officers are recommending councillors approve the application, but the scheme has met opposition.

Askern Town Council raised concerns as to whether there will be enough infrastructure in place to support the new development, particularly in relation to sewerage.

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Other reasons for objections included that the site is a ‘wildlife haven’ for foxes, badgers and newts while another person said the ‘sewage system’ in the village ‘cannot cope with anymore houses’.

Esh Construction Ltd want to build 66 affordable houses, two retirement-living bungalows and a multi-storey retirement complex off Highfield Road in AskernEsh Construction Ltd want to build 66 affordable houses, two retirement-living bungalows and a multi-storey retirement complex off Highfield Road in Askern
Esh Construction Ltd want to build 66 affordable houses, two retirement-living bungalows and a multi-storey retirement complex off Highfield Road in Askern

Objections were also raised around concerns from an increase in traffic while others questioned the need for more houses in the village.

DMBC planning officer Mel Roberts, said: “The site is allocated for housing in the Doncaster Unitary Development Plan and lies within an area that is promoted for housing in the Core Strategy.

“The site is in a sustainable location and makes efficient use of vacant land. The scheme will deliver much needed affordable housing and has received no objections from consultees.

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“The proposal has been designed to ensure that it is in keeping with the character of the area,

Esh Construction Ltd want to build 66 affordable houses, two retirement-living bungalows and a multi-storey retirement complex off Highfield Road in AskernEsh Construction Ltd want to build 66 affordable houses, two retirement-living bungalows and a multi-storey retirement complex off Highfield Road in Askern
Esh Construction Ltd want to build 66 affordable houses, two retirement-living bungalows and a multi-storey retirement complex off Highfield Road in Askern

“The proposal ensures that there is no loss of amenity to surrounding residential properties through overlooking or overshadowing.

“The scheme includes an area of open space and links to the existing public right of way. The proposal has been designed to meet all highway requirements.”

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