en.Wedoany.com Reported - A residential development on a 16.5-acre site south of Chapel Lane in Longton, Lancashire, UK, has been approved. Following a debate, South Ribble Council voted 6 to 3 in favor of the 136-home proposal submitted by Story Homes.

The scheme includes a mix of housing types ranging from one-bedroom to six-bedroom properties, including 48 affordable homes. Despite nearly 300 objections from the local community and concerns raised by councilors regarding access, traffic, service charges, and impact on wildlife, these factors did not constitute a final obstacle to the project.

At the conclusion of the debate, Councillor Keith Martin, Vice Chair of the Planning Committee, called on the developer to work more closely with the local community during the subsequent design process.

The site is currently allocated within the emerging Central Lancashire Local Plan, which has not yet been formally adopted. Story Homes is advancing the scheme in partnership with planning consultant Pegasus Group, with the professional team also including Urban Green, e3p, Betts Hydro, CFA, Curtins, and Groundtech.

Relevant planning documents can be accessed via the South Ribble planning portal under reference number 07/2025/00498/FUL.

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