Plans approved for 200-home Skellow scheme

A South Yorkshire housing scheme is moving ahead after plans for a large-scale development were approved.

Bellway has been granted permission to build 200 homes in the village of Skellow, near Doncaster, with construction expected to begin before the summer.

The scheme, known as Cromwell Grange, will be delivered on a 20-acre site off Crabgate Lane and will feature a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties, alongside a public open space and a children’s play area.

Alongside 160 homes for private sale, the development will include 40 affordable properties, offering options for low-cost rent and shared ownership.

As part of the agreement with City of Doncaster Council, Bellway will also contribute funding towards local infrastructure, including public transport improvements and environmental works along the River Skell.

Mark Jones, head of planning for Bellway’s Yorkshire division, said: “The completion of the legal agreement for this development not only secures funding for vital local services but also marks an important step towards construction work starting on these much-needed new private and affordable homes for the area.

“This includes the provision of two-bedroom bungalows and ground-floor maisonettes to meet the specific need for wheelchair accessible properties, while a further 130 houses have been designed to be more accessible and adaptable to suit people’s changing needs throughout their lifetimes.

“In line with our company-wide commitment to putting people and the planet first, the homes will be built to a high level of energy efficiency, with solar PV panels and smart thermostats, while electric vehicle charging points will be provided for all plots. 

“The central area of public open space will include the planting of more than 200 trees, wildflower meadow and wetland planting to enable nature to thrive.

“We look forward to commencing work on site later this year and to welcoming residents into the first completed properties at Cromwell Grange early next year.”

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