Decision due on scheme for 1,300 homes after 12 years

Outline plans for the multi-million-pound Middle Deepdale development, to regenerate the Eastfield area of Scarborough over the next decade, are due to be submitted by developers on September 26.

The long-awaited scheme is being delivered by K2 Regeneration, which is made up of national house builder and landowner Kebbell Homes Limited and regeneration specialist Keepmoat, in partnership with Scarborough Council.

A Planning Performance Agreement was signed by partners and key stakeholders last week, signalling the official start of the project, which has been labelled “the largest current residential application in North Yorkshire”.

It is being seen as a major step forward for the development, which has been touted since the 1990s.

The scheme is set to be a catalyst for wider regeneration initiatives within the Eastfield community and will see more than 1,300 homes being built.

Plans also include ExtraCare housing for the elderly and disabled, a school, parks and retail outlets.

Keepmoat director of homes Peter Hindley said: “We are excited to be part of this excellent project, along with our partners. Not only will it deliver new homes, amenities and recreation, it will also enable us to create many training and employment opportunities for local people over the next 10 to 15 years.”

The council has set a target of building 12,000 properties across the borough by 2026 – and the Middle Deepdale project is fundamental to achieving this.

A detailed planning application for the first phase of the development is expected to be submitted by early November, with work scheduled to start next spring.

Meanwhile plans to transform a derelict Scarborough pub into retirement flats are set to go before planners next week.

The Cricketer’s on North Marine Road, has stood empty for some years, despite being earmarked for demolition in 2009.

The development has been listed for approval by planning officers and will see a block of 36 flats built on the site.