Plans for 60 'affordable homes' to address Brampton 'housing need'

The application was submitted to Cumberland Council on June 26, by Castle and Coasts Housing Association (CCHA). 

CCHA has described Brampton as an area in need of 'local housing' as supported by a Housing Needs Survey, a problem that the proposed site next to Greenhill currently used for general agricultural purposes, looks to address.

A similar development plan catering to 76 'affordable' houses, which has drawn a series of objections on the basis of 'overstretching services', is also currently under consultation for the town. 

Schemes issued for the properties are to include Affordable Rent and Rent to Buy.

The development seeks to offer six two-bedroom bungalows; 30 two-bed houses; 20 three-beds; four four-beds alongside one building plot. 

David Brown, head of development at CCHA, said: “Castles and Coasts are committed to investing in new, affordable homes in the locations that would benefit most from them. 

"Brampton is a key area where there is an identified local housing need so we have designed this scheme to meet this need, while tailoring it to mitigate the impact on the natural environment.

“Our projects are shaped and tailored by community comments and insight, so we held in-person and online consultations last year to make sure we heard the views of local people before we submitted our planning application for this proposed development.

"Our aspiration for this scheme is to build high quality, well designed, energy efficient homes that will integrate into the local environment and create a new gateway for Brampton.”

Prior to the application, CCHA opened a consultation to hear public feedback on a potential proposal.

36 people responded to the consultation, 10 of which 'strongly supported' the project, seven 'supported' and 16 said they 'strongly object', with two saying 'object'. 

CC provide affordable homes across Cumbria and North-East England, with an office in Carlisle, they own and manage more than 7,000 homes.