THE homes that will be built on the controversial Sun Lane site in Burley-in-Wharfedale have been unveiled by the developer.
David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has announced that there will be 22 different types of houses on the 475-property estate, which they say is their “most impressive development to date”.
They have now unveiled three show homes, and Sam Wood, Sales Director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire West, said: “We’re really proud to unveil these stunning homes to the public.
“The Cannington, Greenwood and Millford are all fantastic homes which have been expertly designed to demonstrate life at Centurion Meadows. These homes are situated in a hugely sought after location in Yorkshire which is well connected to the countryside and we’re pleased we’re able to offer new energy efficient homes to home buyers in this extraordinary area.”
The scheme has had a less enthusiastic reception since permission was granted for the development to go ahead following a series of refusals, objections, and High Court battles.
Shipley MP Philip Davies branded the building of the homes on the site as “an act of vandalism” and campaigners have said the development is just too big for the village.
David Wilson Homes submitted the application in November 2021 and it was granted approval in August last year.
As part of the planning application, David Wilson Homes said they would provide allotments for the local community and 1.78 hectares of land would be set aside for a new primary school.
The application attracted many objections which included complaints that the houses would be on greenbelt land, that there were already too many houses in the village, and that there were highways, drainage and conservation issues surrounding the plans.
The site has been named Centurion Meadows by the developer, which has opened three show homes and is now inviting prospective buyers to visit the site.
The company maintains that it is a sustainable homebuilder and is “dedicated to protecting and encouraging local nature and created 9 hectares of greenspace across West and South Yorkshire in 2022, which is equivalent to 342 tennis courts”.
They added in their announcement about the site this week: “The commitment to sustainable building is illustrated at Centurion Meadows in the stunning Community Orchard on site, which will feature translocated orchids, helping to improve biodiversity and attract wildlife. Large open public spaces also envelope the new homes at Centurion Meadows, to encourage residents to immerse themselves in nature and explore their surroundings.”
When the-then Secretary of State for Local Government Robert Jenrick confirmed the plans could go ahead in March 2021, MP Philip Davies said: "I am angry and frustrated by this decision. I have spent a great deal of time in recent years trying to stop this development. Many of my constituents oppose it and I am so disappointed that there is nowhere else we can go with this.
"We have tried every avenue available to us, and done everything we can.”
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