323-home East Cleveland scheme approved

A Teesside housing development has been given the go-ahead, paving the way for hundreds of new homes, affordable housing and new jobs.

Barratt Homes has secured reserved matters approval to develop a 17.8-hectare site to the east and west of Saltburn Lane in Skelton, East Cleveland.

The scheme will deliver 323 energy-efficient two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, alongside 48 affordable properties, representing 15 per cent of the overall development.

Located close to local facilities and transport links, the plans also include dedicated parking, electric vehicle charging points, 50 visitor parking spaces, new access roads, footpaths, landscaped public open space and planting.

Joe Ridgeon, director at Hedley Planning Services, who secured approval from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council planning committee, said the project offers a “carefully planned extension” to Skelton.

He added: “There remains a pressing need for more well thought out residential development to close the regional housing gap. 

“This is a great scheme, creating a sustainable residential neighbourhood within easy access of local amenities. 

“It would undoubtedly contribute positively to this part of the region and should be welcomed as a positive step forward in meeting local housing provision.

“There is always a need for affordable housing across the North East. 

“Barratt Homes’ plans have been designed to meet the needs of the local community, with a mix of property types and sizes, providing a much-needed leg up for those who might also struggle to get onto the property ladder.”

The approval comes as the Government continues to prioritise housebuilding to increase housing supply and improve affordability.

Construction is expected to begin later this summer, creating dozens of jobs across the construction sector and local supply chain.

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