Archived News - May 2008
MAJOR HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT ON 30 ACRES BY HALLAM LAND MANAGEMENT IN BOWBURN, DURHAM
13 May 2008
Hallam Land Management the strategic land subsidiary of Henry Boot plc, and the Commercial Estates Group, have received the planning green light from the Government following a four-day planning appeal for a joint owned 30 acre housing and employment development at the former Cape Asbestos Works, Durham Road, Bowburn near Durham.
The plans for the land, which has been derelict since 1993, will see extensive de-contamination works completed and ultimately 10 acres developed for employment uses and the remaining for around 250 new homes in a variety of property styles, including one third set aside for low-cost homes.
Bob Brown Managing Director for Hallam Land Management commented "As part of the new scheme there will be interesting landscaping features and tree planting, a children's play area with amenity open spaces, pedestrian and cycle routes, a percent for art provision and a wildlife haven".
Further more detailed plans will be submitted to Durham City Council in the latter part of 2008.
OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION RECIEVED FOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN ST ALBANS
13 May 2008
Following a three-day public inquiry in January, Hallam Land Management Limited, the strategic land subsidiary of Henry Boot PLC, and Blanchworth Care, the residential care home operator, have received Government approval for the development of an 8-acre retirement community on King Harry Lane in St Albans.
Plan for the land, which has been disused since July 2002, will see the creation of a 40-bed care home with community facilities including a swimming pool, gymnasium, therapy rooms, a day centre, 45 extra care/assisted living apartments, 16 key worker units and 65 age-restricted homes for persons over the age of 55.
The community facilities will also be available to members of the public over the age of 45 and to disabled groups for a minimum of 28 hours per week throughout the year.
In addition to 28 of the extra care/assisted apartments and the 16 key worker units being affordable, the scheme will provide for improvements to the local library, nearby parks, indoor sporting facilities and a contribution to local public art.
Ruth McKeown, Regional Manager for Hallam Land Management Limited, commented: "We are clearly very pleased with the Inspector's decision. Retirement communities are a relatively new concept in the UK and this development will make a significant difference to opportunities for independent living, choice and quality of life for older people within the St Albans area."
RESOLUTION TO PERMIT PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR 214 DWELLINGS AT WORCESTER
13 May 2008
Hallam Land Management, the strategic land arm of the Henry Boot Group, has successfully obtained a resolution to permit outline permission from Worcester City Council for 214 dwellings at Earls Court Farm. The 11.63 hectare site is approximately 3km to the west of Worcester City Centre, abutting the residential district of Dines Green and opposite the new Grove Farm Business Park.
40% of the 214 dwellings will be affordable and consist of a mix of social rented and shared ownership homes. The development will include a variety of dwelling types and sizes ranging from single-bed apartments to five-bedroom family houses.
In addition to new signage and improved maintenance of the nearby scheduled Ancient Monument, the scheme will also provide improved youth facilities at the Oldfield Road Play Area.
The Earls Court Farm site was allocated for residential development in the City of Worcester Local Plan 1996-2011 and, following Hallam Land's close liaison with the City Council and an extensive period of public consultation, a Development Brief was adopted by the Council earlier this year as a Supplementary Planning Document.
Nick Duckworth, South West Regional Director of Hallam Land Management, said: "I am delighted that we have obtained a resolution to permit for this scheme, which will deliver much needed housing for the people of Worcester."