Learn about our plans for an exciting new community in Kibblesworth
We’re pleased to confirm that we have now received planning approval for 270 two, three, four and five bedroom homes on land off Kibblesworth Bank, Kibblesworth in Gateshead.
The development will create a new community suitable for a wide range of homebuyers, and we’re now gearing up to start work on site.
We look forward to bringing our plans to life and will provide further updates as the development progresses.
About the development
Masterplan
Following the granting of planning approval, we’re now preparing to bring our plans to life and create a thriving new community in Kibblesworth. The development will deliver much-needed new homes for the area and help meet the recognised demand for housing across the borough.
The development will provide 270 two, three, four and five bedroom homes, complemented by areas of green open space and play areas for the new community to enjoy. New walkways and cycle paths will also provide convenient connections with the wider Kibblesworth area.
The site enjoys open views of the surrounding countryside to the north and east, with mature hedgerows and woodland forming part of its established setting.
Following the granting of planning approval, we’re now gearing up to start work on site and take the next step towards delivering this exciting new community.
Homes proposed
The homes have been designed to be sympathetic to the character of the surrounding area, while giving the development its own distinctive identity. A number of character areas will be created throughout the development, using variations in architectural style, materials and detailing to provide interest and a sense of place. Features will include artstone detailing alongside a complementary palette of materials.
The artist’s impression below gives an indication of the style and character of the new homes.
Design inspiration has been taken from the character of nearby housing estates to ensure the development will be in keeping with the local area whilst keeping its own identity.
Street scenes
Our Proposal features
Connectivity
We understand that a new development will have an impact on the existing community and we have carefully considered this as we have developed our proposals.
The site is located to the north and south of Kibblesworth Bank on the western edge of Kibblesworth. The village sits within the borough of Gateshead, approximately 7 kilometres south of Gateshead Town Centre. A public footpath and cycle track runs along the southern boundary of the site along the former Bowes Railway line, connecting to Birtley in the east and the A6076 to the west. The A1 is less than 3 kilometres east of the Site.
The village itself contains a number of key services; post office, Primary School, convenience store, community centre and public house. Our proposals include new footpaths within the development connecting into the various public rights of way surrounding the site.
Drainage
Ecology
Preserving and enhancing local wildlife is a key consideration when we plan and build new developments. We are carrying out a number of ecological surveys to identify any ecological constraints on the site. We will then work closely with the Ecologists to incorporate any necessary mitigation into the development proposals.
Where it is necessary to remove vegetation to facilitate development, we will ensure this is kept to a minimum, with new trees/ hedging planted in the landscaped area within the development to offset any losses. Our plans include significant opportunities to enhance the site for local wildlife and measures to enhance biodiversity. These include the type of planting specified for foraging opportunities, new bat and bird boxes and incorporating bug hotels and bee bricks into the development.
Previous consultations and feedback
Our approach features
Economic Benefits
Open Space
Community Benefits features
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