Plans for 280 homes in Huntington, York, go before council

As revealed by The Press, Barratt David Wilson’s plans would see a mix of one to four-bedroom homes built off New Lane, east of the Community Stadium.

The developer stated they would see homes built in a highly sustainable location with access to local retail and leisure facilities.

But objectors have claimed traffic from football and rugby matches is already a problem with others raising concerns that the development could worsen flooding in the neighbouring Huntingdon Cemetery.

It comes as the detailed or reserve matters application for the homes is set to go before York Council’s Planning Committee A on Thursday, September 5.

Outline plans were approved following a successful appeal in 2023, granting approval to the development in principle.

The site layout for 280 homes proposed off New Lane, Huntingdon, York. Picture is from Barratt David Wilson Homes/York Council\'s planning portal

The detailed plans set to go before councillors would see 22 one-bed, 102 two-bed, 106 three-bed and 50 four-bed homes built on a site of around 11.6ha.

A total of 30 per cent of the homes would be set aside for sale as affordable housing.

Public space is set to be created around an old oak tree at the centre of the site and open areas separating new homes from the cemetery and Huntingdon Grange.

New routes for dog-walking are also set to be included to avoid more people using the nearby Strensall Common which is classed as a special area of conservation.

The developers will also be barred from building over the site of a Roman camp to the east.

Plans stated the development would sit comfortably within the site and drainage and other issues had been fully considered.

It added future residents would be within walking distance of a bus stop serviced by Route 9 providing regular public transport in and out of York.

They stated: “The site is situated within a sustainable location within easy walking distance of public transport and other neighbourhood facilities including a doctor’s surgery, post office, recreational facilities, leisure centre, a bank and dentist.

“The site is also located within walking distance of a number of employment and shopping facilities located at Monk’s Cross retail park.”

Council planning officers have recommended that the plans be approved and highways officers and Huntingdon Parish Council have not objected to them.

But 38 objections have been lodged against the plans including over the amount of proposed affordable housing, the layout and disturbances to existing residents during construction.

Those objections also include concerns over the effect of the development on traffic travelling to and from York Community Stadium.

Huntingdon and New Earswick ward’s Cllr Keith Orrell said in his objection that the development had been opposed by the overwhelming majority of residents before its approval on appeal.

He added measures needed to be taken to protect Huntingdon Cemetery from flooding.

The Liberal Democrat councillor said: “Huntington Cemetery has continual problems with flooding requiring the constant expensive use of a pump.

“The development should be required to restrict the water that drains into the cemetery so that these flooding problems are not made worse.”