Permission granted for first Trent Vale village near Scunthorpe
593 homes and a small commercial unit west of Scunthorpe have been approved
Planning permission has been granted for 593 homes and a small commercial unit west of Scunthorpe that will form the first Trent Vale village. The Trent Vale scheme is the rebrand of the Lincolnshire Lakes project, to develop thousands of homes to the west of Scunthorpe, with the creation of multiple villages.
Now that permission has been granted, construction is due to start later this Summer on Ashmere. The village will comprise 593 homes on land east of the M181 and north of Burringham Road. It will be located close to the Burringham Bypass scheme, which also recently received planning permission for its remaining works.
Ashmere will be one of six distinct villages that together will form Trent Vale. UK housebuilder Keepmoat is to be the development partner for the first phase. It is also to construct the remaining elements needed for the bypass.
The scheme will deliver a mix of new homes alongside extensive open space, landscaping, biodiversity areas and sustainable transport links, creating the first community within the wider Trent Vale vision. “This marks the point where the Trent Vale vision becomes reality,” said council leader Cllr Rob Waltham (Conservative – Brigg and Wolds Ward).
“We’ve set out a clear plan for six new villages, and this is the first community to move from vision to delivery.” He added that the new homes “are only part of the story. We’re creating communities with green spaces, walking and cycling routes and the infrastructure needed to support family life.”
Cllr Waltham yet again emphasised the council’s policy of infrastructure coming first in readiness for the Trent Vale developments. “Years of investment in roads, flood protection and utilities have created the foundations needed for these new communities, approval of the Keepmoat development is the first step in delivering that long-term vision.”
Ciaran Aldridge, regional managing director at Keepmoat – Yorkshire East, added: “At Keepmoat, we’re committed to delivering high quality homes and creating thriving communities. In partnering with North Lincolnshire Council, we’re able to demonstrate this commitment by progressing plans to create a new community, reflective of the needs of local people.
“We’re thrilled to achieve planning permission for the first of many fantastic schemes in Scunthorpe, representative of a major investment in the area.” The rebrand of Lincolnshire Lakes to Trent Vale also included the announcement of the names for the six intended villages between Scunthorpe and the River Trent.
Besides Ashmere, these include Woldmere, Burgess Croft, Burleigh Green, Brumby Green and Southgate Hollow.
What does Ashmere comprise?
The planning application for what will become Ashmere was made all the way back in Summer 2023 by Keepmoat. Almost 190 planning documents submitted subsequently, permission has been granted with a linked S106 agreement.
On the western side of what is now agricultural land, nearest the M181, will be a lake. There will be effectively three primary roads in the development, with a number of lanes and secondary streets located off there.
The village will have two access roads to Burringham Road. One will be at the western roundabout of the Burringham Bypass works.
The application was originally for 599 homes, split between 182 two-bed, 299 three-bed and 118 four or more bed homes. However, it has subsequently been revised to 593 homes to allow for inclusion of the 200 sq m commercial unit, which will be close to the Burringham Bypass roundabout.
Ashmere will be built in two phases, with the southern section nearest Burringham Road completed first, and this will include a pump station. A green corridor will run roughly through the middle of the village and at its centre will be a play area for primary school age children.
The S106 agreement requires completion of associated bypass roundabout works by February 28, 2027, or before the 250th home is occupied, whichever is sooner.