Beal submits plans for 400 homes in Hull

The £120m development would be located on a 38-acre site off Danby Close in Sutton-on-Hull, three miles north of the city centre.

Beal’s plans for 418 homes would range from two- to four-bedroom houses, areas of public open space, a green corridor along the southern boundary, and a pond that doubles up as both drainage and aesthetically pleasing.

Two new access points would also be created, and the housebuilder has also suggested extending the local bus route to reach the estate.

Hull has responded to government housing targets by adopting its own Housing Growth Strategy 2025-2031, which sets out plans for almost 6,000 more homes in the city.

Beal land director, Chris Murphy, said: “This proposed development has been designed to create a seamless blend between urban, city living and the natural surroundings on a site allocated for housing in the Hull Local Plan.

“Everything from the mix of house types, to the positioning of green spaces and public footpaths, aims to create a well-balanced development which creates a sense of community and connection, and integrates naturally into the existing residential area.”

Beal chief executive, Richard Beal, said: “There is a growing demand for high-quality new homes in Hull, and the Sutton area, in particular, has seen very little new housing in recent years.

“This application sets out our proposals to bring more than 400 much-needed homes to the city, at a time when the council is under increasing pressure to achieve higher housing targets.

“Our plans include a wide range of house types, including starter homes to enable the next generation of Hull residents to take their first step onto the housing ladder.”