Plans for 200 homes on farmland in village

Developers said the land had previously been identified as suitable for development

An application to build 200 homes in a Derbyshire village has been submitted.

Developer Wheeldon Brothers wants to build a new estate on land at Horsley Road, Kilburn, near Belper.

Despite being on green belt land, the developer said the site had previously been identified as suitable for building.

The application to Amber Valley Borough Council states the scheme would also include up to 70 affordable homes, public open space and environmental enhancements.

Homes demand

Kilburn, along with nearby Cinderhill, was recorded in the 2021 census as having 1,600 households.

The proposed site covers approximately 9.88 hectares (24.4 acres) of farmland and is bordered by existing homes to the north and west.

The application for outline planning permission also states the site is particularly sustainable as it is close to local services including public transport, the local primary school, village hall, Post Office and village store.

In December, Amber Valley was told by the government it needed to build 615 new homes a year to keep up with demand.