Large housing scheme for former green belt site
Plans for a development of 349 homes have been submitted to Rotherham Council
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An application to build 349 homes on a former green belt site has been submitted to Rotherham Council.
Hallam Land Management's outline application would see the estate build on fields east of Moor Lane South at Bramley, just south of a Redrow estate currently under construction.
The 13.6-hectare site, previously designated as green belt, was removed from protection in 2018 and identified as "safeguarded land" for potential future housing.
The developer said feedback received from consultation letters sent to nearby households had helped shape the plans. Rotherham Council said it would also consult on the application ahead of any decision.
A design and access statement, submitted with the application, outlined how the site would be developed with a mixture of detached, semi-detached and terraced homes, including affordable housing and bungalows.
According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the planning documents stated the development would form a "logical extension" to Bramley, connecting to existing homes and offering pedestrian links to local schools, parks and bus routes.
The application also promises a layout which reflects Bramley's existing character, with tree-lined streets, red brick homes, and hedged front gardens to echo the nearby Redrow and Moor Lane areas.
A "building for a healthy life" assessment submitted with the application highlights how the proposals aim to support well-being and sustainability, including better walking and cycling routes.
Because the application is in outline form, details like exact housing types and architectural style would be decided at a later stage through a reserved matters application.
No date has been set for the council to consider the application.
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