Plans to build 105 homes in Penrith are recommended to be given the go-ahead.
Members of the strategic planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council are recommended to approve proposals from Barratt Homes for the development on land at Carleton Road when they meet on May 15.
Properties range from two-bedroom mews to four-bedroom detached houses.
According to planning documents the proposed development will have 31 affordable homes – 11 for affordable rent, 10 for shared ownership and 10 for discounted sale.
The 4.18 hectare site is currently used as grazing land for livestock associated with a farm.
The plans have received an objection from Penrith Town Council, which raised concerns over housing density on the site as well as the potential of the development to add congestion to roads.
It added: “Although it is pleasing to see the addition of open green space in the centre of the site as a community space for residents to meet, there is no secure fenced play area with multi-activity play equipment anywhere on the site. This together with open the open community space is essential for young families.”
The local highways authority has also requested £99,147 from the developers towards a footpath between the site and a crossing point southwest of the development as well as kerbing the edge of Carleton Road.
