AN ‘EYESORE’ of a farm site in Hyde will be transformed into six ‘high-quality’ homes if planning permission is granted.
Leyla Pinarbasi, of Stretford-based Talbot Gate Developments, has applied to Tameside Council to convert outbuildings at Dunkirk Farm to three three-bedroomed and three four-bedroomed properties.
Even though the land lies in the Green Belt, outline permission to demolish all the existing structures and build four homes was granted 10 years ago.
This time, though, one of them would be redeveloped and documents supporting the application believe it will improve the site vastly.
And they claim it will make the area of land built on, which lies close to Dukinfield Road, smaller than at present.
They state: “The most recent use of the land includes keeping poultry and stabling horses. This applies to the southernmost structure on the site, the rest has been unused and derelict.
“Currently, the site is an eyesore as only one of three structures has enough existing material to be restored.
“The site falls victim to fly tipping and people throwing small items of rubbish over the fence, this has accumulated over a long period of time.
“The residential development on this site would improve the security at the adjacent walking trail as the introduction of families creates natural surveillance and a sense of ownership for private areas, this would reduce the opportunities for crime or fly-tipping.
“The design team has taken special consideration into placing measures that ensure the Green Belt land is protected.
“The design proposal does not extend further than what has been built on site previously. The overall volume of the proposal will be smaller than the original buildings.
“This means the new dwellings would not amount to inappropriate development.
“Two-thirds of the current buildings on the site are beyond repair. The third will be restored, incorporating as much of the existing shell and design elements from the original design as possible.
“This scheme is assisting in urban regeneration, by encouraging the recycling of derelict land.”
The scheme would not affect the nearby Dunkirk Wood, which has a Tree Protection Order and the applicants feel it would boost the area.
They add: “The proposed development is ‘high quality,’ is architecturally charismatic, aesthetically pleasing and has been designed to meet the requirements of modern living as well as being sympathetic with the environment of the established area.
“The design for the proposed scheme has been strongly based on retaining the original features of surrounding dwellings, while complimenting the character and aesthetic of the area and making the building more functional for a modern-day family.”
Tameside Council’s Speaker’s Panel (Planning) committee will decide whether to grant or refuse planning permission.