The first phase of a major residential development which is set to create around 360 jobs has been given outline consent.
The 34-acre project in Rugby will see 210 houses and a new primary school built on land off Cawston Lane and will also include open space, play areas, a woodland buffer and highways improvements.
Warwick-based developer L&Q Estates has won the consent from Rugby Borough Council for the properties, ranging from two to five bedrooms, after finalising Section 106 contributions.
It is the first part of a much-wider scheme known as 'Homestead View' which could see up to 4,000 houses built in the Warwickshire town.
The company said It is expected to provide a huge economic boost to Rugby, contributing an estimated £4.4 million per year on retail and leisure.
More than 300 jobs will be created in the construction phase and 60 permanent jobs in the school, while L&Q Estates is also providing more than £6.3 million in Section 106 contributions to enhance the local community which includes £1.9 million towards education.
Managing director Adrian Clack said: "We are delighted to receive outline planning permission for phase one of our scheme at Homestead View.
"As a company based in Warwickshire, we are really pleased to be facilitating much-needed housing for our region alongside community facilities including a two-form primary school, public amenities and road enhancements. We look forward to sharing further news as this scheme progresses."
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The Homestead View development comprises a consortium of landowners and developers, including L&Q Estates, Homes England, Richborough Estates and Taylor Wimpey, and will gradually be developed subject to planning consents over the next 15 years.
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