National regeneration agency English Partnerships (EP) has also submitted for planning permission on the first phase of a housing development at the same site. It proposes around 200 houses, all built to a higher environmental standard than required by current regulations to achieve an EcoHomes "excellent" rating.

"This is very good news as it mean we can now take the next step in creating a thriving development for Allerton Bywater," local MP Colin Burgon said. "New homes and jobs will help us regenerate this tightly knit community and ensure that the village has a real future."

A range of social and community projects have already been completed at Allerton Bywater by EP, including a new skate park and public library. Neil Bradbury, regional director for the North East and Yorkshire at EP stated that the development site would act as an example for future projects.

"Allerton Bywater will demonstrate the value of a mixed-use development as a model for communities across England, demonstrating the benefits of utilising both the best environmental practice standards and the most efficient building methodologies in housing construction," he said.

If planning permission is granted, the construction of new homes for the Allerton Bywater Millennium Community should commence early next year.

By Jane Kettle

 

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