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Pennington Lane, Swarthmoor

Swarthmoor

Status:

Application Type:
Detailed Planning Application

Proposal

Story Homes is progressing plans for a proposed residential development of circa 160 homes on land off Pennington Lane, Swarthmoor, comprising of a mix of open market and affordable homes.

Pennington Lane, Swarthmoor, Planning Application | Story Homes

Community Benefits

The proposals would deliver a range of properties to suit local market and affordable housing need, including two to five bedroom properties.
Economic benefits in terms of indirect and direct job creation through the construction of housing.
The proposals will provide a large area of public open space to the centre of the site and across a number of further areas within the layout.
Following occupation, the new residents will bring additional consumer expenditure into the area, which will contribute positively to the local economy.

Milestone timeline

  1. Land acquired

    We acquire the land and begin assessing its potential for development.

  2. Design & Consultation

    Our planning and design teams develop proposals, informed by technical surveys, local planning policy and feedback from the local community and key stakeholders.

  3. Planning Application submitted

    We submit a detailed planning application to the local planning authority, including plans and supporting technical information.

  4. Planning Permission granted

    Once planning permission is granted and any necessary conditions have been addressed, we can begin preparing for construction.

  5. Site start

    Following planning permission and the necessary pre-construction approvals, work gets underway on site and construction of the new homes begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Community engagement

At Story Homes we believe in the power of community and giving back, supporting local charities and organisations where possible. This includes sponsorship of local sports clubs, community events and initiatives.

As a responsible builder, we value the views opinions of the local residents living in the areas close to our developments.

Prior to our planning applications being submitted to local councils, we invite those already living in the community to provide their feedback and suggestions on the proposals to help us shape the future development.

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Community Engagement
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Please note CGIs and photography are for illustrative purposes only; external finishes such as roof tile colours, brick, stone, render and landscaping vary between plots. Properties may also be built ‘handed’ (mirror image) of those illustrated. Dimensions are for guidance only and all measurements and areas may vary during construction. Dimensions are not intended to be used for carpet sizes, appliance space or items of furniture. Bathroom, kitchen and furniture layouts are indicative only and do not form any part of your contract. EPC ratings are based on the house type rather than the individual plot and ratings can vary between plots. Please speak to a member of the sales team for plot specific information. Any information that is available regarding future development or phases will be provided by our Sales Executive in advance of reservation.