National land promoter Richborough Estates has secured outline planning permission and a development partner for its major mixed-use scheme in Congleton, Cheshire.
Clowes Developments has exchanged contracts on the 55-acre site on the edge of Congleton. The site which was allocated in the Cheshire East Local Plan forms part of the wider North Congleton Masterplan. The planning application was considered by strategic planning committee last week and was given the go ahead to proceed.
The mixed-use scheme comprises the 23-acre Viking Park which will form an extension to the well-established Congleton Business Park and is set to deliver in the region of 500 jobs. Also included within the scheme proposals are the development of up to 175 homes, a park and wildlife corridors plus a neighbourhood retail centre. Access will be via the new Congleton Link Road, which is due to complete within weeks.
Nick Jones, Regional Director at Richborough Estates said: “We are thrilled to have secured planning permission and the sale to Clowes within just weeks of bringing the site to the market.
“This is set to be a really high-quality scheme for people to live and work and supports Cheshire East’s aim of delivering employment-led growth, homes and community infrastructure.
“Clowes have been a pleasure to deal with and we look forward to working with them on the project going forward.
“Congratulations to our landowner and all the team, including agents Savills, Legat Owen and Hinson Parry.”
Marc Freeman, Director at Clowes Developments said: “We are extremely excited about bringing this scheme forward and delivering a thriving new community with high quality homes and business space.
“We’re confident that development of the site located on the fringe of Congleton Town will provide a number of economic benefits through the extensive commercial, employment, and residential uses.”