15 objections as major plans unveiled to build 26 'high-quality' homes as extension to quiet Northamptonshire village
Major plans have been unveiled to build 26 homes as an extension to a quiet Northamptonshire village.
Proposals have been submitted by Rainier Developments Ltd and Trustees of the Graft to West Northamptonshire Council to build up to 26 new homes on land south of High Street in Paulerspury.
The applicant said: “The proposals will benefit new and existing residents by delivering a healthy, attractive and safe extension to the village, integrated with the surrounding landscape, facilities and housing. Development will provide an inclusive community with a mix of homes inspired by the best of local vernacular, respecting and enhancing the natural environment and promoting active travel.”
According to planning papers, the site currently comprises an agricultural field and paddock on the edge of Paulerspury.
The developer says the homes “will offer a range of dwelling types, sizes and tenures to help create an inclusive new community.” A new village green would also be created.
In terms of affordable housing, the applicant says 50% of the development is proposed as affordable housing and “will be of high quality design and will be indistinguishable from the private market housing.”
At the time of writing (February 17), 15 objections have been submitted by residents.
One said: “This application is another blatant attempt to increase the size by approximately 10 percent of our village. The proposed development is outside the set-in-stone boundaries of the village. The car highway access, both at the proposed site and also the increased access needed to the A5, would be intolerable. I strongly object to this proposed application.”
Another commented: “I object to the proposed development of new houses on the last remaining piece of open land in our village, along with the construction of a new access junction. This land represents the final area of open green space within the village and plays an important role in maintaining its rural character.”
One added: “This area is the only way you can see the open countryside from the High Street, and people live in a village for a reason.”
Another wrote: “The existing infrastructure is insufficient to safely support this level of additional housing.”
A target decision date has been set for April 24.
This is one of many recent planning applications seeking to create extensions to villages across Northamptonshire.