A 114-home development has been given the go-ahead alongside Hull Kingston Rovers’ stadium.
Gleeson Homes has secured the planning permission for the site, off Preston Road, by Sewell Group Craven Park.
The development, to be known as Kingston Fields, will see a range of two, three and four bedroom semi-detached and detached homes built.
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Construction is expected to start in September on what have been described as very affordable homes, on overground scrubland covering just under 10 acres.
A five year build is eyed, with first properties released for sale next Easter and showhomes to launch in September 2023.
First residents are anticipated by November next year.
With house prices on the development anticipated to be very affordable, Gleeson expects these homes to be highly attractive to first-time buyers, growing families and downsizers local to the area and further afield.
Wayne Sutton, Gleeson’s regional managing director for Yorkshire East, said: “We are delighted to be bringing more affordable, quality homes to Hull. We are dedicated to ensuring that the housing market better serves young and first-time buyers, as well as families on low to average incomes, making homeownership a reality. We believe this development will further enhance our presence within the community and demonstrate our commitment to Hull, complementing our existing development at Dane Park.
“We are looking forward to working with the local community and we will be employing a workforce that comprises of local labour, including apprentices and contractors.”
A £9,200 contribution to off-site tree planting has been agreed, with bat roosting and bird nesting features to be added to some homes to maintain the area’s ecology. Existing trees and hedges alongside it will be retained, while a great crested newt breeding pond will also be created within woodland to the west of the site.
Gleeson’s Dane Park, to the far north of the city, is approaching 50 per cent occupancy, with 75 of the 166 homes bought and 80 per cent of purchasers being first-time buyers.
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