A major property developer has applied to construct over 500 homes, out of potentially 2,700, in Murton Park.
Persimmon has applied to North Tyneside Council for planning permission to develop Murton Park with 508 new homes. Since 2017, the local authority has earmarked the Murton Gap as a site for heavy housing development.
The 508 homes will comprise of:
- 226 three-bedroom homes
- 137 four bedroom homes
- 98 two-bedroom homes
- 26 five-bedroom homes
- 21 one or two-bedroom apartments
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Persimmon is part of a conglomerate of developers with interests in the Murton Gap with the aim of developing 2,700 homes. The entire project could see the creation of a new primary school, metro station, and retail centre.
A Persimmon North East spokesperson said: “We’re delighted to be working with North Tyneside Council on the exciting plans for Murton Park. This site was selected as an integral part of the North Tyneside Plan and will serve as a flagship for sustainability in both design and location.
“Set amongst a newly designed 143 acre country park, Murton Park will provide a mix of housing types, tenures and sizes for local families, first-time buyers and downsizers. A new comprehensive cycle and footpath network will help encourage active travel while a new spine road, bridge and metro station will enable greater connectivity to both the coast and Newcastle city centre.
“We look forward to working with the Council, local residents and stakeholders to progress these exciting plans that will support the Council’s ambition to make North Tyneside an even greater place to live, work and raise a family.”
The 508 home plot would also include a new spine road and bridge crossing connecting with the A191. There will also be a new roundabout access junction from the A191 New York Road.
Members of the public are now able to make comments on the application on the council's planning portal.
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