Plans for hundreds of new homes in a Cleveland village that would provide a welcome boost for local housing stock, have been given the green light.
Housebuilder Barratt Homes has received reserved matters approval for a proposal to develop a site to the east and west of Saltburn Lane in Skelton, East Cleveland.
The move paves the way for the development of a mix of 323 two, three, four and five bedroomed quality energy-efficient homes, with dedicated plot parking together with some residents’ visitor parking on a 17.8 ha plot of land close to local shops and services and with good access to transport links and the A174.
The construction of 48 affordable houses, which is 15% of the total housing provision, is also part of the plans.
An additional 50 visitor parking bays distributed across the site will be included while properties will have their own dedicated EV charge points. The creation of new access roads, footpaths, public open spaces and landscaping will also proceed.
Planning approval comes as the Government continues to push for the construction of more properties to meet the chronic housing shortage and arrest the decline in the affordability of home ownership.
Joe Ridgeon, director at Hedley Planning Services, who secured approval from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council planning committee, said the project offers a ‘carefully planned extension’ to Skelton.
The initiative will also drive local investment, open up new public spaces, and secure the retention of existing public spaces.
He added: “There remains a pressing need for more well thought out residential development to close the regional housing gap. This is a great scheme, creating a sustainable residential neighbourhood within easy access of local amenities. It would undoubtedly contribute positively to this part of the region and should be welcomed as a positive step forward in meeting local housing provision.
“There is always a need for affordable housing across the North East. Barratt Homes’ plans have been designed to meet the needs of the local community, with a mix of property types and sizes, providing a much-needed leg up for those who might also struggle to get onto the property ladder.”
Onsite work could start later in summer 2026 with dozens of new jobs in the construction and local supply chain industries created.
