Leyland's affordable housing boost as final approval given to test track estate on which councillors demanded more
Approval was at that point given to detailed proposals for 197 homes – on which work is now well under way – while outline permission was granted for a further 753 dwellings. It is that part of the development to which the committee has now okayed the specifics, but for 10 fewer properties than originally planned.
The Leyland Motors test track, pictured before the facility start to be redeveloped for housing. It was last used for vehicle testing in 2005. The site will incorporate areas of public open space which were part of the original outline application for the plot – and will include green links, pedestrian and cycle paths and a bridleway.
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