Planning application submitted for Benfield Valley

A planning application and an application for Listed Building Consent have been submitted for a development of 101 homes north of Hangleton Lane in Benfield Valley.

The proposal, submitted by Benfield Property Ltd and Benfield Investments Ltd, includes development on part of the footgolf course land; the demolition of derelict cottages; work to Benfield Barn to create a community hub facility including café and footgolf use; and the erection of 4 new workshops within the footprints of barn outbuilding ruins.

The proposal is for predominantly 3-bed family houses with some flats. It would deliver 40% affordable housing overall.

You can find more information about the application and the designations  applying to development in Benfield Valley on our planning website.

You can view the application and comment on it through our online Planning Register by searching for application reference numbers BH2024/01720 and BH2024/01721.

Have your say on the development

An extended 6-week full public consultation has now begun and will run until 29 September 2024.

The easiest way to comment on the application and receive application updates is to register with our planning system.

Anyone can provide comments at the planning application stage. Planning officers will consider all comments in their assessment, along with expert advice from internal and external consultees and representations from neighbours and other local stakeholders.

Decision

A decision on the planning application will be made by the Planning Committee. The date for this has not been set yet.