A homebuilder has been granted planning permission for a new 305-home residential development in Crewe - including large areas of public open space.

The Millbrook Place development, off David Whitby Way, was approved by Cheshire East Council for a reserved matters application on Friday (October 7).

Taylor Wimpey has worked in partnership with Homes England to bring the site forward.

The development will provide a mixture of two, three, and four-bedroom homes (Taylor Wimpey).

The development will provide a mixture of two, three, and four-bedroom homes, aiming to meet local housing market needs - including affordable housing.

Millbrook Place aims to provide strong connectivity to the local area and include large areas of public open space - retaining ecological habitats along Basford Brook.

The development is increasing biodiversity through heavily planted areas with native species and a community orchard.

A new children's play area will also be constructed along with bird and bat boxes.

Millbrook Place has contributed £4,508,900 to invest into the local community.

Taylor Wimpey has worked in partnership with Homes England to bring the 305-home site forward (Cheshire East Planning).

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This comes through highways and transport, bus service, pedestrian and cycleway, traffic management, primary school and western cemetery contributions.

Land and Planning Director at Taylor Wimpey North West, Ian Harrison told Nub News: "We are very pleased with planning permission being granted for the Millbrook Place development.

"We have worked closely with Homes England and Cheshire East Council to ensure that the scheme provides new homes within a high-quality designed landscaping development supporting the wider growth and investment within Crewe."

Currently, there are two Taylor Wimpey housing developments being constructed in Crewe.

Millbrook Place aims to provide strong connectivity to the local area and include large areas of public open space (Taylor Wimpey).

One is Willowbrook Grange, taking place off Jack Mills Way, Shavington, with the second being Stoneley Park - off Broad Street, Coppenhall.

Hannah Waite, Head of Disposals, at Homes England said: "We're committed to helping our partners bring forward high-quality new homes in areas that need them most.

"We're pleased to see that planning permission has been granted for this development.

"Homes England's aspiration for this site was to see a scheme of high design quality with a focus on place making which has been achieved through this application.

Currently, there are two Taylor Wimpey housing developments being constructed in Crewe (Crewe Nub News).

"It ensures Millbrook Place will be part of a thriving community for a long time to come."

To register your interest for a new home on this upcoming development, visit HERE.

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