48 new homes planned for former garden nursery

Dozens of quality new homes will be built on the site of a former garden nursery in Fenham if plans get the green light.
 
Reedsmouth Nursery, which is located about 500 metres north of the West Road in North West Fenham, has been derelict since 1992. Now the site is set to be transformed into a high quality housing development of 48 new-build homes – including 2, 3 and 4 bedroomed properties in a variety of styles from terraced mews to semi-detached and detached properties.
 
Leazes Homes, which owns the site, also plans to include a number of affordable homes as part of the development.
 
Leazes Homes has commissioned Keepmoat Homes to develop the site, along with architects Blake Hopkinson.
 
The local community has been closely consulted throughout and the resulting scheme is a family-friendly, safe development with a strong identity and sense of place.
 
Bill Midgley, chairman at Leazes Homes, said: “High quality affordable new homes are in short supply in Newcastle and hopefully this new development on the site of the former Reedsmouth Nursery will provide a much needed boost to the pool of property available. The homes meet the highest standards in sustainability, ensuring residents will benefit from low energy and water bills and will improve the choice of housing options available to local residents’
 
The planning application is currently being considered by Newcastle Council and if successful work is expected to start on site early in the summer.
 
Ian Prescott, regional land director at Keepmoat Homes, said: “We are delighted to once again partner Leazes Homes in the delivery of these much needed family homes in Newcastle. All the new dwellings will be built to high energy efficiency standards and there will be a mix of homes for both sale and rent.
 
“The project follows on from our Orchard Way development in Blakelaw where the new homes are selling extremely well. In addition the Reedsmouth scheme will safeguard a significant number of jobs in the construction industry and building project supply chain.”
 
Darren Blake, partner at Blake Hopkinson Architects, said: “This scheme is a highly sustainable, contemporary residential development. The proposal follows current best urban design guidance and provides a bespoke solution to integrate with the setting. The completed development will create an attractive and secure place for local families to live with a strong identity and character.”