Plans for a new 180-home estate in Seaton have been given the go-ahead – despite over 300 objections.
The plans for land at Yearl Rise, to the north east of Calva Farm on Seaton Road, had attracted almost 300 objections, with people concerned about increased traffic, overdevelopment and a lack of suitable school places.
There were also concerns that the ratio of affordable housing had been dropped from 20% to 10% because it would not be viable otherwise
On May 21, Cumberland Council was notified that the Secretary of State decided not to call in the application and that he was content that it should be determined by the local planning authority.
The land, to the north east of Calva Farm, Seaton Road, is a large field.
Story Homes wants to build nine bungalows, nine terraces, 66 semi-detached, and 96 detached dwellings.
All would have solar panels and access to charging points.
Planning officer Alison Williams told members that normally the percentage of affordable housing would be 20% but, in this case, it would be 10% – or 18 properties, which would be spread throughout the site.
Story Homes said the development would not be viable if it adhered to the 20% affordable housing threshold – a total of 36 homes.
