Vernon Carus Site/Penwortham Mills, Factory Lane
385
Potential Homes
2.4
Hectares
2017
Permission Year
Public
Ownership
About This Site
Vernon Carus Site/Penwortham Mills, Factory Lane is a brownfield development site covering 2.36 hectares. The site has potential for up to 385 new homes.
Planning Details
- Status
- pending-decision
- Permission Type
- other
- Permission Date
- 20/02/2017
- Deliverable
- Yes (within 5 years)
- Reference
- MF02b/c
Additional Notes
Full planning permission for a phased development comprising: the erection of a retail store (Use Class E) with associated access, car parking, electricity sub-station re-location, landscaping and servicing and delivery areas (Phase 1a); the erection of 117 dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated access off the Cross Borough Link Road and Factory Lane, car parking, public open space, landscaping, and associated engineering and infrastructure works (Phase 1b); and Outline planning permission, with all matters reserved except for access, for a phased residential development comprising the erection of up to 184 dwellings (Phases 2 & 3). Previous application approved at Appeal in February 2017 - 07/2014/0190/ORM - Outline application for the erection of approximately 385 dwellings. This is hybrid application which includes two parts - Part A : Outline application permission (excluding Phase 1) for the erection of up to 204 dwellings, with the provision of associated infrastructure (including roads, footpath,cycleways and open space). All matters reserved for subsequent approval PART B: Full planning permission (Phase 1 as shown on the plans) for the erection of 181 dwellings and the provision of associated infrastructure (including roads, footpaths, cycleways and open spaces) infrastructure works (Phase 1b); and Outline planning permission, with all matters reserved except for access, for a phased residential development comprising the erection of up to 184 dwellings (Phases 2 & 3).
Nearby Brownfield Sites
What is Brownfield Land?
Brownfield land is previously developed land that may be available for redevelopment. The government prioritises brownfield development over greenfield sites to protect countryside and make efficient use of existing infrastructure. Local authorities maintain Brownfield Land Registers to identify suitable sites for housing.
Data source: Brownfield Land Register (Local Authority) | Added: 29/06/2021