Taylor Wimpey's 210-home Marske plan faces opposition from councillor

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 18:22 · Archive

Taylor Wimpey is launching a public consultation for 210 new homes at Marske, but a local councillor opposes the development.

Taylor Wimpey is launching a pre-application public consultation for 210 new homes on land next to the A1085 Coast Road in Marske. The homes would range from two to five bedrooms, with 15% to be in the affordable bracket. Taylor Wimpey said the development would serve an 'acute need' for new homes across the borough.

Marske councillor Dr Tristan Learoyd, who represents the St Germain's ward, strongly opposes the proposal. He claimed it was 'all about profit' and said: 'Their claim to be providing much needed housing is laughable. They have no interest in helping with the housing crisis, or helping local people get on the housing ladder.'

In response, Taylor Wimpey representative Chris Perry said the scheme would be a 'sustainable development that addresses local need'. The company also outlined plans for enhanced pedestrian and cycle routes linking the Coast Road and nearby Redcar Road, with new native trees and hedgerows to be planted along the site's western boundary.

Cllr Learoyd has previously clashed with Taylor Wimpey over a separate scheme with Miller Homes that would create more than 800 new properties south of Marske. That scheme received planning permission in 2023. He claims there could be at least three other agricultural fields along the A174, which bypasses Marske towards Saltburn, in line for development in coming years.

The councillor believes these cumulative developments could eventually require a 'dual carriageway solution' for the A174. Taylor Wimpey is also awaiting a planning determination for a separate scheme of over 300 homes north of New Marske, and a controversial extension to the Silverdale Gardens estate, which sits between Redcar Road and the A174, is also under consideration.

How it is being reported

• ‘We’re in big trouble,’ warns councillor over plans for 210 homes in North East townPlans for more new house building at Marske by Taylor Wimpey are facing mounting opposition.Darlington & Stockton Times · 5 Nov, 16:00
• ‘We’re in big trouble,’ warns councillor over plans for 210 homes in North East townPlans for more new house building at Marske by Taylor Wimpey are facing mounting opposition.The Northern Echo · 5 Nov, 12:00
• Opposition mounts to fresh Taylor Wimpey housing plans for Marske as councillor calls 'crisis' meetingCouncillor Dr Tristan Learoyd said he was calling a 'crisis' meeting due to the massing of existing and potential new developments around MarskeTeessideLive · 4 Nov, 18:21

In this story: Taylor Wimpey · Marske · Dr Tristan Learoyd · Miller Homes · Chris Perry

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