A housing association has unveiled plans for a new energy efficient affordable housing scheme in North Yorkshire.

Broadacres is hoping to build 14 new homes in Brompton, near Northallerton.

Nine of the 14 homes will be allocated to people with a connection to the area, with six being allocated for affordable rent and three for shared ownership.

The remaining five will be sold on the open market, with the income from these sales effectively helping to pay for the entire development, as well as local infrastructure improvements.

All the homes will be fitted with air source heat pumps, a renewable form of energy which extracts heat from the air to heat homes.

A planning application has been submitted to Hambleton District Council, following consultation with people living in Brompton, in a bid to ascertain their views on the planned development.

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A leaflet was delivered to each current household outlining the proposed scheme and inviting residents to provide their feedback on a range of areas, including whether they support the development and what local improvements they would like to see if it goes ahead.

Among the affordable homes will be four two-bedroom bungalows, two two-bedroom houses and one three-bedroom family home.

Helen Fielding, Broadacres’ director of development and investment, said: “There is a recognised shortage of affordable housing in Brompton and therefore our proposals are aimed at meeting this demand.

The Northern Echo: A drawing showing the Brompton scheme in its entiretyA drawing showing the Brompton scheme in its entirety (Image: Broadacres)

“The majority of the homes we are planning would be designated for affordable purposes, with those with a connection to Brompton and the surrounding area being given first preference for the homes.

"Three of these homes will offered for shared ownership enabling people to get that all important first step on the housing ladder.

“The open market sales are important as they will not only help to subsidize the affordable homes but also pay for infrastructure improvements, including roads, parks and open spaces.”

As well as the homes, Broadacres is also planning a new pedestrian link between Lower Green, Water End and the A684 (Stokesley Road).

Helen added: “We are hoping to build homes which will appeal to a cross section of the community, from younger people and families through to older people who may benefit from living in more accessible, easy-to-manage bungalows.

“The homes have been designed to be very much in keeping with the area, as well as being highly energy efficient, and we believe they will provide an attractive gateway to the northern part of the village.”

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