22-acre North Yorkshire development site acquired by national housebuilder

A residential development site North Yorkshire has been sold on behalf of private landowners to a national housebuilder.

Property consultancy Carter Jonas has agreed the sale of the 22-acre site in Boroughbridge to national firm Taylor Wimpey.

The site, to the south of Boroughbridge, has had planning permission secured since 2019 for a residential scheme known as Aldborough Gate.

Steven Soper, senior surveyor at Carter Jonas, commented: “This development site presents an excellent opportunity to create a new housing conurbation in a well-connected and coveted village.

“It has all the characteristics to prove popular with Taylor Wimpey’s buyers seeking well-located family homes within the commuter belt of Harrogate, York and Leeds.”

Steven Ball, sales & marketing director at Taylor Wimpey North Yorkshire, added: “We’re pleased to have bought this land which is in a fantastic location. Perfect for families, the development in Boroughbridge will provide great travel links to key areas.”

“We’re committed to making sure that our developments are sustainable and positively contribute to local communities therefore we’re looking forward to commencing work in the coming months.”