Dozens of village homes recommended for approval

A bid to build 60 homes in a rural village is being recommended for approval by council planners.

The homes, earmarked on land south of the A52 Main Road in Brailsford, Derbyshire, comprises two, three and four-bedroomed properties with 30% set aside for affordable housing.

But the scheme has prompted a number of objections over traffic congestion, drainage issues and the impact on services such as schools and GP surgeries.

Gina Huffen, planning officer at Derbyshire Dales District Council, said: "The proposal provides up to 60 new dwellings, making a meaningful contribution towards meeting the district's identified housing needs and boosting the supply of market and affordable housing."

The council said it received 18 formal objections from nearby residents.

Issues raised included impacts on nearby Grade II properties, a Grade I-listed 12th Century church and the conservation area.

Through a section 106 agreement, applicant Tom Goodall has been asked for £320,000 to provide 15 additional primary school and 16 additional secondary school places.

The developer has also been asked to contribute £60,000 to enhance capacity and infrastructure of existing GP practices in the area.

A further £50,000 has been requested for public transport measures as well as £10,206 towards children's play, £8,766 towards parks and gardens and £3,546 towards allotments.

Councillors on the planning committee will make a final decision on Tuesday.

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