£5M housing development plan for derelict Burnley site branded an 'eyesore' by residents

A derelict site in Burnley, that has been described as an 'eyesore' by residents, is to be transfomed into a new £5M housing development.
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Planners have given the green light for 22 two and three bed homes and 12 apartments on the Sycamore Avenue site in Gannow, opposite the now demolished former Life Church.

Ring Stones Maintenance and Construction, which is part of the Calico Group, is preparing to start work on the project which aims to create a new neighbourhood and offer affordable quality homes for rent.

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The re-development of the site, which has also been a magnet for bouts of anti-social behaviour, will include energy efficient homes for the future using ethical and environmental standards of working.

This derelict patch of land in Burnley's Sycamore Avenue is set to be base for a £5M development of affordable homes and apartmentsThis derelict patch of land in Burnley's Sycamore Avenue is set to be base for a £5M development of affordable homes and apartments
This derelict patch of land in Burnley's Sycamore Avenue is set to be base for a £5M development of affordable homes and apartments

Priding itself on supporting local suppliers and creating employment opportunities for both existing experienced construction workers and apprentices, Ring Stones will also be providing training opportunities specifically for young people through the government Kickstart scheme.

James Macaree, Managing Director of Ring Stones, said, “This project is an exciting and rewarding venture for everyone involved.

"Not only are we set to rejuvenate an area of Burnley which has long needed attention, we are also going to be doing it in a way that benefits the community by keeping everything as local as possible – from the workforce to supplies.”

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