Keyland submits plans for 150 Pickering homes
The developer has set its sights on a vacant 12.5-acre site north of Whitby Road to potentially accommodate a housing estate designed by architect Tate & Co.
Keyland Developments, which is the property arm of Kelda Group and sister-company to Yorkshire Water, is looking to build a mix of one- to four-bed homes.
The land sits on the north eastern edge of the market town, in between other housing estates and a county park.
Past Tate & Co projects include working on The Eden Project, and the masterplan has placed emphasis on the sustainability and socio-economic nature of the development.
Aspects of that include areas of public space and a large green corridor for Pickering, as well as up to 35% affordable housing.
Some of the plots will be for self-build homes, which is aimed at supporting local builders and encouraging a range of architectural designs.
Matthew Turnbull, land & planning manager at Keyland, said: “Following our recent community consultations, this development represents a significant opportunity to deliver much-needed new homes for the Pickering area.”
Laurence Pinnfire, director at Tate + Co, added: “Demonstrating our commitment to Regenerative Architecture, the sympathetic masterplan takes into account the nature of the site, the character of its surroundings, and the location’s existing areas of biodiversity to create a diverse and inclusive, community environment.
“New green links will provide improved connections with the local town and new county park.”
