New Warton homes plan given go-ahead

Plannning permission to build 25 new homes in Warton near Carnforth has been granted.
An artist's impression of the site in WartonAn artist's impression of the site in Warton
An artist's impression of the site in Warton

Lancaster-based HPA Chartered Architects have been awarded planning permission for 25 new houses on a brownfield site, a former farm in the village of Warton, within the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Beauty.

The houses will vary in size between one-bed apartments and five-bed family homes, but the majority will be three-bed or smaller.

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HPA Director Richard Wooldridge said: “This permission for Warton Grange Farm is great news. We’ve been working on the project for a long time, and we’re looking forward to seeing the scheme taking shape in the coming months. The houses will make a positive contribution to the AONB by improving a former brownfield site, and providing much needed homes in a popular and scenic location.”

Inspired by a village green and farm courtyard layout, the new Warton Grange Farm homes will be a contemporary take on traditional neighbouring rural dwellings, featuring local materials with views over nearby Warton Crag.

HPA said that a high standard of insulation will ensure they are energy efficient and cost effective to run.

The houses at Warton Grange Farm will be built by South Lakeland based Wilson & Co Properties Ltd, whose previous work with HPA includes 25 houses at nearby Moss Bank Place in Warton.

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A spokesperson for HPA added: “The scheme will also bring local infrastructure improvements to benefit the wider community, including the creation of a new pedestrian connection between Main Street and Mill Lane.

“Over 200 trees will be planted as part of the development using native species for the area.”