en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK residential developer Story Homes has recently obtained outline planning permission through an appeal to build 350 homes on the site of the former Charnock Richard theme park, which has ceased operations. The permission was upheld by the Planning Inspectorate, following Chorley Council's failure to make a decision within the agreed timeframe on Story Homes' approximately £80 million development plan for the former Camelot theme park site.
Chorley Council, unable to demonstrate a five-year supply of housing land, did not contest Story Homes' appeal or oppose the development's principle. Story Homes successfully convinced the planning inspector that the 74-acre former Camelot theme park site, originally designated as Green Belt, met the criteria for Grey Belt status, on the grounds that it failed to meet some of the requirements for Green Belt designation. Under the development plan, the project will offer a mix of housing types, half of which will be affordable homes.
This marks Story Homes' third application attempt for the site. The company purchased the land in 2009 and had previously sought redevelopment permission twice, both times rejected, and neither time appealed. In those earlier applications, Chorley Council held a stronger position as it could demonstrate a five-year housing land supply. Adam Galleymore, Northwest Operations Director at Story Homes, expressed delight at securing outline planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Camelot theme park site, stating that the decision represents a significant milestone in advancing the regeneration of this well-known brownfield site that has lain derelict for years. He also noted that the approved scheme will bring extensive local benefits, including much-needed new homes, a substantial number of affordable homes, new community facilities, environmental improvements, and investment in local infrastructure. He emphasized the company's commitment to delivering a high-quality development that leaves a positive and lasting legacy for Charnock Richard and the wider Chorley area.
In this appeal, Christopher Katkowski KC represented Story Homes, with planning consultancy provided by Asteer Planning, and specialist advice from Curtins and Town Legal.
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