Nearly 300 new homes to be built next to stadium

The site lies to the west of the LNER Community Stadium, where York City have played since 2021

Plans for 280 new homes to be built next to York City's stadium have been approved by councillors.

Detailed plans from Barratt David Wilson Homes for a mix of one to four-bedroom properties in the Huntington area of the city were signed off, after the outline application was given the go ahead in principle last year.

The developers said they have worked with locals to draw up a scheme that includes affordable homes, extensive green space and £3.5m in contributions to local services.

However, one objector told councillors that residents on two streets bordering the development - Saddlers Close and Forge Close - felt they had not been properly consulted.

Speaking at a council planning committee on Thursday, Dr Yann Golanski said: "There’s no natural boundary so houses on both sides could end up overlooking each other’s gardens.

“We’re not inspired with confidence that the developer will listen to our concerns.”

But, despite 58 objections, the homes will be built across the New Lane site, which lies to the west of the LNER community stadium where York City have played since 2021.

More than half the properties will be either two or three-bed houses.

Public space is set to be created around an old oak tree at the centre of the site and open areas separating new homes from the cemetery and Huntingdon Grange.

New routes for dog-walking are also due to be included to avoid more people using the nearby Strensall Common, which is classed as a special area of conservation.

The developers will also be barred from building over the site of a Roman camp to the east, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

Planning manager Liam Tate told the meeting the £3.5m, which will be paid through Section 106 legislation, will "go towards the expansion of existing schools, highway improvements and a range of other measures and this will deliver much-needed affordable housing.”

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