Green light for hundreds of new homes

Planning permission has been granted for 308 Newcastle homes – the first of three developments which will create more than 500 houses and support in excess of 1,300 jobs.Barratt Developments North East is behind the proposals, which will be supported by an investment of more than £54m into local communities.The largest of the three developments, and the first to have been granted planning consent from Newcastle City Council, is a site at Meadow Hill in Throckley.Subject to planning consent, a further 140 properties will be built in Gosforth and 72 in Walkergate, collectively bringing 520 homes to Newcastle and supporting more than 1,300 new jobs.A number of the proposed homes will be built to the Government’s accessible and adaptable standards to meet the needs of the ageing population, while further affordable housing options will also be available at each development.If approved, Barratt Developments will also pledge more than £1m to the enhancement of community amenities and local healthcare provisions.