Land Off Kibblesworth Bank

The proposed development would see up to 270, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes built in Kibblesworth with opportunity for  areas of green open space and play areas.  New walkways and cycle paths will be designed to provide convenient connections to the local area.  The Site has open views of the countryside to the north and east as well as established mature hedgerows and woodland around the edges of the Site and adjacent to the Site.

We have already approached Gateshead Council for pre-application advice that we hope along with the comments received from the local community will help shape our plans for this development.

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. 

 

The proposed homes will be built with traditional materials including red brick and a mix of red and grey roof tiles to help create a characterful community.  

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.

To reduce the impact of the proposed development on the existing drainage network we propose the addition of sustainable drainage systems across the site. This will help control the flow of surface water.

There is existing woodland to the North West boundary of the site with some Tree Preservation Orders (TPO's) within the site that are to be protected and incorporated into the proposed layout.

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.

It’s important as ever to us that we listen to the views of the local community as we develop further plans for Land off Kibblesworth Bank.  We delivered leaflets to the neighbouring residents with an update on our planning application and invited anyone to get in touch and provide your feedback via the ‘email us’ or ‘Have your say’ button by the 10th June.  We are now working through the feedback we have received.

If our planning application is approved, we will make a financial contribution to Gateshead City Council which will be used to improve local infrastructure and facilities. While the council will decide how our contribution is spent, it could go towards improving local roads, supporting delivery of new sporting facilities, expanding existing healthcare centres or developing educational facilities.  

New footpaths will surround the open space, giving residents easy access to the surrounding local area.