News and views from across the Horncastle Group
Brough South – Planning Decision
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Planning Committee has resolved to follow the recommendation in the Report to the Planning Committee for the proposed Brough South development. The application is to be deferred for:- 1. The outstanding issues relating to the requirements of the Highways Agency, Highway Control and Natural England to be resolved. 2. The completion of a Section 106 Agreement relating to the provision of affordable housing, on site primary education provision and off site financial contribution to secondary education, highways infrastructure works, residential and commercial travel plan, public [...]
‘Unique’ Letting at 25 South Street
We are delighted to announce that we have secured a new letting to Unique Comms Group at 25 South Street in Hull City Centre. The independent internet services company have recently moved into 25 and are occupying the entire third floor of the building. The building is ideal for Unique Comms as it provides them with the space that they need for future expansion in a great city centre location. The refurbished building with its striking external appearance continues to prove popular and we hope to have the building fully let in the [...]
Brough South – Update
During the course of the initial consultation process for the proposed Brough South development, the Highways Agency and ERYC identified the need to improve the capacity of the junction on the A63. A partially signalised roundabout is proposed in place of the existing signalised junction. Some members of the community expressed concerns about the scale and location of these proposals. In response to these concerns, we have since re-submitted an amended red line boundary plan showing where the proposed roundabout will be sited. We would like to clarify that all [...]
Exciting New Plans for Beverley
Horncastle Group are bringing forward plans to build 14 homes and a high quality residential care home on land close to the junction of Beverley Parklands and Figham Road. This exciting new development will deliver much needed family housing and also provide specialist care for the elderly which is in high demand in East Yorkshire. The site will be sympathetically landscaped and the houses and care home will complement the existing properties on Beverley Parklands whilst also ensuring that they do not become overlooked. We have recently launched our consultation exercise and [...]
The Beacon secures ERDF funding
We are pleased to announce that we have recently secured £3 million of investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for The Beacon business park on Brighton Street, Hull. Around £8 million is set to be invested in The Beacon which will be a high tech business park that could accommodate around 200 jobs. Three detached buildings totalling more than 4,600 square metres are due to be built on the brownfield site and these will provide high quality, grade A space with accommodation being tailored to suit the needs of occupiers. We hope [...]
St John’s
Andy Watson’s Prestige Timber Products and Services is now established at St John’s Business Park. Proximity to the docks and ample storage space both indoors and outdoors meant that St John’s was an obvious choice for Prestige. Using their own high tech milling equipment, the company will be milling timber for clients and producing their own products including bespoke garden sheds, wendy houses and decking etc. St John’s offers high levels of storage space and circulation areas along with secure fencing, electronic gates and CCTV. The site is suitable for [...]
Awards Ceremonies
In addition to our ongoing support for The Prince’s Trust, this year Horncastle Group also sponsored the Young Ambassador of the Year Award at the Yorkshire and Humber Celebrate Success Awards. Selina Aziz was the deserving winner of the award; she had initially turned to the Prince’s Trust for help and subsequently became a young ambassador herself, helping to give other young people the support and inspiration they needed to turn their lives around. With the help of the Enterprise Programme, Selina has also been able to establish a successful entertainment [...]
Developers present Brough South to the community
The planning application for Brough South looks at the ‘big picture’ and can address the big issues facing Brough and the surrounding areas. It is firstly important to note that our application for outline planning permission has only recently been lodged and discussions with ERYC will be ongoing over the thirteen week determination period. The application is for outline planning permission only; this means that if outline planning permission is granted, the detail relating to the design and layout will be dealt with as part of the reserved matters applications. [...]
Brough South Public Meeting – 1st November 2011
A short presentation is being held on Tuesday 1st November 2011 by the Brough South Developers and their team and officers from ERYC, who will then answer questions relating to the Planning Application. The meeting starts at 7.30 p.m. in the Main Hall at South Hunsley School, Melton and everyone is welcome to attend.