£20m Blackpool residential development given green light

A new 131-homes scheme on more than nine acres of vacant land in Blackpool has been backed by planners. Preston-based Cassidy + Ashton’s town planning and architectural teams have worked with Blackpool Council on the £20m project. The development will comprise of 96 affordable houses, five bungalows and 30 sheltered apartments. Proposals also include 30 eco-friendly homes and a new cycle path, partially funded by the European Regional Development FundsThe scheme will be developed by the council which owns the land and will be managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing. Cassidy + Ashton’s design includes a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes and bungalows. The terraced homes will provide a sustainable density but reduce the overall footprint to maintain as much green, open space as possible on the estate. As well as housing, the development plans incorporate ‘pocket parks’ and communal green spaces and a children’s play park. A new cycle path and pedestrian routes through the sites connect to schools, parks and community facilities.Construction onsite in Blackpool is scheduled to commence in later 2021. Cassidy + Ashton will continue to support the development throughout the construction stage working alongside the successful contractor.