155 new homes approved for land north of Great Park town centre
The venture has been approved by the Newcastle City Council’s planning committee
A property venture between Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon Homes, which promises 155 new homes on land to the north of Newcastle Great Park town centre, was approved by the Newcastle City Council’s planning committee on Friday (2 October 2026).
The site will comprise 36 two-bedroom flats, 14 two-bedroom houses, 86 three-bedroom houses, and 19 four-bedroom houses.
15% of the homes, a total of 23 dwellings, have been reserved for affordable housing.
Council documents state the local authority would be “comfortable” with a commuted sum for 15 affordable or social homes to be provided off-site.
Developers will make more than £1.7 million in contributions to the local area as part of this development. This includes contributions towards primary education, healthcare and off-site sports facilities.
The development has drawn five objections from nearby residents of Great Park, including concerns about the capacity of local schools, the loss of green space, and the lack of bungalows in the plans.
Objecting Liberal Democrat councillor for Castle Ward, David Down said: “The absence of such accommodation locks out older generations from downsizing within their own neighbourhood, freezing the housing ladder. With an ageing population, isn’t this unwise?
Coun Down continued: “We are in need of high-quality and affordable housing on the Great Park, absolutely, that young people can afford to rent and buy. Without them, we will fail our youth in the years to come, who will end up at home with their parents or having to move away from the community in which they grew up.”
The council’s committee was told there was no policy requiring the construction of bungalows, but a 66-bed care home was currently under construction nearby. The area is also served by a Morrisons, a pharmacy, and a dental surgery.
Following the committee’s unanimous vote in favour of the application, David Stephenson, Persimmon North East head of planning, said: “We are delighted to have these plans for new, high-quality homes in Newcastle Great Park approved.
“This site will provide a broad mix of homes, as well as public open spaces that the public can enjoy. We’re sure this development will prove popular with local homebuyers.”