AN APPLICATION has been submitted that would see 58 houses built on a greenfield site in Barrow.

The majority of the dwellings on the plot of land to the east of Holbeck Park Avenue would have three or four bedrooms.

The plan would see 168 vehicle parking spaces created. 

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"The house designs have been developed uniquely for this site in order to create a striking architectural character to the location, utilising steep, gabled roofs and large windows on ground and first floors in order to maximise potential views out and availability of natural daylight," says the design-and-access statement submitted as part of the application.

"The house designs are modified for each plot depending on orientation and access.

"For example, corner plots will have side windows. 

"Elevations and window patterns will vary from plot to plot from a palette of materials comprising timber-effect cladding, art stone, render and brick.

"The open-market houses will have space for a garage, with some plots along the southern side with integral [built within the walls of the main property] garages."

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The statement says 'natural surveillance' over public spaces would be achieved via the layout and orientation of the housing in order to promote community safety.

"The scheme will connect to the existing footpaths/cycleways which already provide links to local schools, bus stops and the town centre," it says.

The plan, submitted by Holbeck Homes Ltd, based at Cark-in-Cartmel, includes six affordable dwellings, which is just over the 10 per cent stipulated by planning policy.

Each of the homes will have solar panels and all will have an electric car charging point available, say the plans.

The land is described in the design-and-access statement as a greenfield site 'partially used for grazing'. It was formerly used as a golf course.

The statement says public art could be incorporated within the development 'to give a sense of uniqueness'.

"This could take the form of decorative railings or street furniture within the open space, all helping to give a sense of arrival to the site," it says.

The application has been submitted to Barrow Borough Council for approval and is currently at the public consultation stage.