Story Homes would like to invite you to their consultation event held on the 10 April 2025 at St Mary’s Hall, TS7 0JU between 3:30pm and 7pm. The event will allow residents to ask questions and provide thoughts and feedback on the proposal.

The proposed residential development is part of an exciting new chapter for the area. The site is allocated for housing under Policy H29 of the Middlesbrough Housing Local Plan alongside the Nunthorpe Grange Design Code, which recognises Nunthorpe as a prime location for housing development. This plan supports the creation of high-quality homes in locations with excellent transport links, close to local amenities, and within an established community.

Story Homes is a highly respected, premium housebuilder with a proven track record of delivering high-quality homes in sought-after locations. With over 35 years of experience, Story Homes pride themselves on their commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Each home is designed with attention to detail and built to the highest standards, ensuring they not only meet but exceed expectations, taking pride in creating lasting communities, and blending quality design with environmental sustainability to offer homes that stand the test of time.

Story Homes is proud to offer this exciting opportunity to future residents and is dedicated to building and contributing to a community that will thrive for years to come.

The Proposal

The proposed development consists of:

• Up to 205 dwellings consisting of 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom energy efficient homes
• Prioritised pedestrian connectivity through the site
• The promotion of sustainable choices through provisions for new public footpaths and cycle paths on site which integrate with the existing network and the wider area
• A network of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Swales to manage surface water on site
• A new site access to the south of Nunthorpe
• Provision of on-site enhancements towards Biodiversity Net Gain
• The development will incorporate both traditional and contemporary design elements to ensure the homes are in harmony with the existing housing in the area. This will help create unique and attractive street scenes.
• The homes will be built to high energy efficiency standards, offering lower utility bills for residents and reducing the carbon footprint of the development.
• Funding towards local infrastructure including community facilities and affordable housing (Captured in a S106*)

Access and Connectivity

The planning application will be supported by a Transport Assessment to assess any impacts on the surrounding highway networks and set out any required mitigation measures.

This application proposes a new site access to the south of the site which has been carefully designed to help improve traffic flow, ensuring easy entry and exit for residents while minimising disruption to surrounding areas.

The development will prioritise pedestrian and cycle connections, enhancing the existing Public Right of Way on-site and introducing new footpaths and cycle lanes. These will seamlessly integrate into the wider network, ensuring easy access to local amenities and green spaces while promoting sustainable travel choices.

Ecology and Landscaping

Design principles will focus on the retention of the higher value ecological habitats present at the boundaries of the Site, namely the mature trees found on and adjacent to the site.

Thoughtfully planned landscaping will enhance the development, including tree planting, shrubbery, and garden spaces that provide natural beauty, promote biodiversity, and encourage outdoor activities. Landscape planting shall include species native to the local area as well as berry and fruit-bearing species alongside pollinator species, to provide increased foraging opportunities in the local area.

Distinct areas will be created for nature within the scheme which focus on encouraging a range of local and notable species into the Site. Surveys have been undertaken to ensure the scheme can be designed to mitigate any impact on protected species.

Appearance and Housing Mix

The proposed development will feature a wide range of house types and sizes, offering something for every household. Whether you’re a young professional, a growing family, or looking to downsize, the mix of 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-bedroom homes ensures that the needs of a diverse range of residents are met.

The design of the homes will be modern and sustainable, with high-quality materials used throughout. Each property will be designed to blend with the surrounding area while maintaining its own identity. Features will include:

• Traditional and contemporary designs: The development will incorporate both traditional and contemporary design elements to ensure the homes are in harmony with the existing housing in the area. This will help create unique and attractive street scenes.
• Energy efficient homes: The homes will be built to high energy efficiency standards, offering lower utility bills for residents and reducing the carbon footprint of the development.

By offering a mix of house types and sizes, the development aims to cater to the needs of a variety of residents, creating a balanced and inclusive community.

Consultation Event

Your views are important and will continue to be valuable as the planning application progresses.

You are encouraged to join us at the consultation event which will be held on Public Consultation Event held on 10 April at St Mary’s Hall, TS7 0JU between 15:30-19:00. Your opinion matters to us, so we invite you to come along to see our proposals, offer your views and contribute to the progress of this development. There will be feedback forms available at the event.

We also have a survey link below to provide your response to the public consultation. The online and in-person feedback will be collated and shared with the team who will then address matters accordingly.

Link to Online Survey

Link to Consultation Boards

We respectfully request that feedback be returned by 21 April 2025.

Alternatively, please provide feedback by –

Email: Sunny@hedleyplanning.co.uk
Post: Hedley Planning Services Unit 3, Hexham Enterprise Hub, Burn Lane, Hexham, NE46 3HY

The results of the survey will be used in a Statement of Community Involvement and submitted as part of a planning application. The results will remain anonymous and no personal data other than postcodes will be stored in line with GDPR. Hedley Planning Services Limited will not pass any personal data on to third parties.