Further plans have been put forward to build up to 10 new houses over open land. The outline of the scheme for the new houses on Dobb Brow Lane in Westhoughton was given the go-ahead in November last year. More details have now been put forward about the appearance, layout, landscaping and design of the new houses.
A design and access statement said: “The site is located off Dobb Brow Road. “This planning application is to utilise the plot of land to create ten dwellings and two garages. The plans are for a range of two and three storey houses (Image: BTP Architects) “The surrounding properties to the site are a mixture of bungalows, two and three storey houses and the design of the new dwellings are contemporary yet sympathetic to the existing properties.
” The initial decision was taken to approve the outline plan in November last year despite concerns having been raised by Westhoughton Town Council. These mainly focused on pressures on doctors and school provision as well as concerns about where the site was on green belt land. A town council comment said: "Concerns were raised about whether these properties are in the green belt area and about the impact from additional residents on doctor provision and school provision, which are both under pressure in Westhoughton.
" Further plans have been put forward (Image: BTP Architects) But the site was on other open protected land, which is more protected than most other sites, but less protected than full green belt land. .