We worked tirelessly on behalf of a private client, with the help of a hand picked, tight-knit advisory team, to secure planning permission for a unique family home in Rossendale with a history of failed applications. A nice one to get right.

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Housing Application at Rossendale United

MAZE Planning Solutions has submitted an outline planning application for housing development on the former Rossendale United ground at Dark Lane, Newchurch, on behalf of the owner, Rossendale United Holdings Ltd.  The application follows public consultation undertaken in the spring and proposes a development of 50 family homes, together with a commitment to provide a financial injection to sport and recreation facilities serving the local community in Newchurch.

Rossendale United ceased to be an active football club at the end of the 2009/2010 football season when it was expelled from the Vodkat League because funds were not available to cover the costs of a playing campaign.  Significant debts had built up and there was no way of balancing the books.

In January this year the club’s redundant Dark Lane ground in the Newchurch area of Rossendale was subjected to an arson attack that destroyed the main stand, drawing attention to the need to identify a long term use for the site.

Andrew Watt of MAZE Planning Solutions said:

“We are pleased to have now moved on to the formal planning application process.  It brings the prospect of sorting out the mess that now exists at Dark Lane nearer to a conclusion. 

The need to improve the supply of housing development opportunities in Rossendale Borough is self-evident.  The land at Dark Lane is well suited to help the Council achieve that objective.  It sits in the midst of established housing and residential use is the only realistic alternative for it.

We will work through the application process carefully with the officers at Rossendale over the coming weeks and are hopeful of securing their support and a planning permission early in the New Year.” 

 The proposed development layout can be viewed here.

Rossendale United - Planning Application Imminent

Coverage in this week's Lancashire Telegraph confirms that preparations for submission of a planning application for housing development on the former Rossendale United football ground are at an advanced stage.

MAZE Planning Solutions is leading the application process, following on from public consultation undertaken during the spring which sought feedback on the proposed 50 home development. 

Click here to read the Lancashire Telegraph Article.

Medical Practice Approved for Bury

Indigo Healthcare will be bringing its private primary health care services to Bury following approval earlier this week of its proposals to take occupation of Hilton House. The town centre building, located on Irwell Street next to Castle Leisure Centre, had been empty for several months following the departure of the Council's Children's Services team.

Indigo is relocating from the neighbouring borough of Rossendale and expects to create a number of new jobs when the practice is established in its new home.

MAZE Planning Solutions handled the planning application for change of use of the building, assisted by FuZED Architecture + Design.

Rossendale United - Public Consultation

MAZE has launched a public consultation exercise to help shape development proposed at the former home of Rossendale United Football Club in the Newchurch area of Rossendale Borough.

Rossendale United ceased to be an active football club at the end of the 2009/10 season. Significant debts had amassed and the consequent inability to pay the day-to-day bills led to expulsion from the Vodkat League.

The Club's pitch and associated facilities at Dark Lane have become a target for vandalism and anti-social behaviour. On 15 January this year the main stand was devastated in an arson attack. 

It has become increasingly urgent and important to identify a positive future for the ground to prevent it becoming a serious blight on the local community, and to remove the risks and dangers of a repeat of the recent fire.

The consultation exercise seeks to do that by encouraging the local community and other interest groups to get involved.  The consultation was launched on 14 February and runs until the 7th March 2012.  It asks for feedback on a proposed family housing development of about 50 units, together with ideas for an associated 'sporting legacy'.

Further details: www.darklanedevelopments.co.uk