Plans for new estate in Doncaster village recommended for approval - despite opposition from residents
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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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Hide AdThe 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.
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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Hide AdOther 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’.
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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Hide Ad“The proposal has been designed to ensure that it is in keeping with the character of the area,
“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.”