Leading local housebuilder Beal Homes has submitted plans to extend its successful Pilgrims Walk development in the popular Hessle area.
The family-owned company has applied to East Riding of Yorkshire Council for full planning permission for 169 high-quality homes on a tree-fringed site of almost 15 acres north of Boothferry Road.
The plans represent a £37m investment to expand the existing Pilgrims Walk community which currently features 80 luxury homes, bringing the total number of properties to 249.
The proposed new phase features one, two, three and four-bedroom properties, including terraced, semi-detached and detached homes, and bungalows. The mix of house types responds to the broad range of housing needs within the local market, with options for first-time buyers, families and downsizers alike.
If approved, Beal is aiming for the first homes to be available for buyers to move in from early 2027.
The proposed development is on a site allocated for housing under the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Local Plan.
It has been thoughtfully designed with traditional materials to be used in keeping with the surrounding area and architectural detailing incorporated to add visual interest.
A circular road layout within the site has been designed to allow continuous flow around the development, reducing congestion and improving connectivity. The proposed development will also be fully accessible for pedestrians and cyclists, with a well-connected network of pedestrian footpaths and connections to dedicated cycle lanes on Boothferry Road.
Vehicle access is proposed via a new connection to Holmes Croft to the south of the site, linking with the first phase of Pilgrims Walk. An additional access point is also proposed at the south-eastern corner, to provide a direct connection to Boothferry Road.
The planning application also includes proposals for landscaping, public open space and associated infrastructure.
The plans for landscaping are intended to reinforce and enhance the natural features around the site, with existing trees and hedgerows retained and integrated into the development wherever possible.
The main entrance into the site from Boothferry Road is proposed to be lined with newly-planted trees and flanked by large areas of native planted grasslands. Informal woodland walkways are also proposed to thread through the areas of landscaping.
Beal Land Director Chris Murphy said: “Our Pilgrims Walk development has been extremely popular, which is no surprise given that Hessle is a very attractive place to live.
“It’s a desirable suburban area, with excellent local amenities. It’s also located on the western side of Hull, close to open countryside while offering easy and rapid access to the city, Beverley and beyond, via the road network.
“For all these reasons, demand for new homes in the area is very strong. That’s why we’re excited to put forward these plans to expand the Pilgrims Walk community and give people further opportunities to own a high-quality home in this sought-after area.
“Housing in the Hessle area is particularly varied and this is reflected in the mix of property types we have proposed. This ranges from bungalows, ideal for older people looking for an accessible home enabling them to maintain their independence, up to four bedroom-detached properties perfect for family life.”
The proposed development is less than a mile from Beal’s head office and Design Lounge at Bridgehead business park in Hessle, where Beal buyers work with the housebuilder’s expert designers to customise their new home to match their individual lifestyle and tastes.
Beal is renowned for the exceptional quality of its homes and developments, and its uniquely personal design service.
The five-star housebuilder offers its customers total freedom to create their own unique home, with a vast range of personalisation choices, including the opportunity for buyers to design their own kitchen layout, selecting from thousands of options.
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