Detailed plans to build almost 400 new homes in South Bank, Middlesbrough, have been recommended for approval by councillors.

A 32-hectare site, former agricultural land at Low Grange Farm, was given outline planning permission for housing back in 2016 with phase one of construction being undertaken by Miller Homes underway and a number of dwellings now complete.

The site lies to the west of the Low Grange district shopping centre on the Trunk Road at Eston, anchored by Tesco, with phase one of the development, which is called Portside Village, sharing an access road with McDonald's, an Aldi and the Sandstone Nab pub.

A mix of semi-detached, detached and terraced properties has been proposed with 100 two-bed houses, 173 three-bed, 114 four-bed and nine five-bed, making 396 homes in total.

Describing the access, a report for members of Redcar and Cleveland Council’s regulatory committee, which recommends approval, said: “The proposed layout integrates the existing spine road provided within phase one as the main access route to phase two of the development. 

“An additional access point off Trunk Road will be installed for use following the completion of the 198th dwelling in phase two, to complete the ‘loop road’ within the development site.”

Pedestrian access will be provided from the Trunk Road and from within phase one, along with potential pedestrian links from both Uvedale Road and Marquand Road.

However there will be no through traffic from the existing residential dwellings at Uvedale Road or Marquand Road to the northwest.

Five representations were received by the local planning authority as a result of a public consultation which ended in April referencing flooding and drainage concerns on the land, as well as access and traffic issues and the impact on local facilities.

The original outline planning permission anticipated up to 1,250 homes and should the reserved matters application be granted that would mean consent to date for 696 homes.

The report stated that the proposed house types and site layout were acceptable and would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area. 

It said the new development would not have a significant adverse impact on the amenity of neighbours in existing properties in the area, including those on Marquand Road, Uvedale Road and Bevanlee Road and a small cul-de-sac at Eglin Avenue, given sufficient separation.

No highways safety impacts were also identified.

The report said flooding risks were addressed on the outline application with the consultees at the time confirming that subject to conditions the details were acceptable. 

It also said: “Residents have raised matters in relation to impacts on local facilities, such matters were considered through the outline permission which has established the principle of development on the site and found that the proposal would have no adverse impact on local facilities.”

A design and access statement submitted on behalf of Miller Homes by QAD Architects said it would be a “positive development” for the South Bank area.

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It said: “The mix of accommodation provided allows for a range of house types of different sizes to meet the needs and aspirations of the local authority and community. 

“Overall the scheme provides a high quality of development in a sustainable location with good links to local facilities and amenities.  “The proposed scheme has a clear identity and is sympathetic in density, scale and style to the surrounding context and will benefit the local area by providing high quality residential accommodation.”

Regulatory committee members are due to discuss the plans at a meeting later this week.