McDermott Homes has secured planning permission to develop land in Hutton off Liverpool Road, which was formerly owned by Lancashire County Council (LCC) and is proposed to be allocated for housing in the Central Lancashire Local Plan 2023-2041.

The development will comprise 159 homes, including one- to five-bedroom homes, maisonettes, and bungalows. Designed to meet accessible and adaptable building standards, the houses near Hutton Grammar School will include 56 affordable homes for first-time buyers and young families.

As part of the plans, McDermott Homes will provide approximately £2 million in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and other contributions to South Ribble Borough Council.

McDermott Homes’ Land Manager, Zach Brierley, said: “Securing full planning permission for our 159-home scheme in Hutton is fantastic news and a milestone we’re really proud of. We’ve worked hard to get to this point and are excited to start bringing our vision for the site to life. The development will provide much-needed new homes and create a great place for people to live and put down roots. We look forward to welcoming the first residents when homes become available from 2027.”

He added: “We’re planning to maintain almost all existing hedgerows and trees and will plant a wider selection of trees, increasing biodiversity and green space for residents. We’ve also looked at ways to improve the site for neighbouring residents and plan to remove overhead wires and replace them underground, improving the view for some properties.”

The development will feature red brick and slate, in line with the village’s character.

A public footpath across the site from Liverpool Road to Ratten Lane will also be maintained.

Graham Love, managing director of Preston-based S&L Planning Consultants, said: “Securing planning permission for McDermott Homes will enable a new development to be created in a popular area and on a site proposed to be designated for housing in the Central Lancashire Plan. The site is an ideal location and the proposed mix of family homes, affordable housing and smaller properties suitable for first-time buyers and older households will meet a range of housing needs.”

The new homes will be available from Summer 2027.