Public consultation event gives residents chance to learn more about plans for up to 300 new homes in Amble

The event has been organised by housing developer Taylor Wimpey which has identified a potential development site at Gloster Hill on the western edge of the town.

A Taylor Wimpey spokesperson said: “We are currently preparing proposals for up to 300 new homes at Gloster Hill in Amble, including affordable housing, public open space and children’s play areas, alongside new planting, sustainable drainage and biodiversity improvements.

“Our plans are at an early stage, and we’d like to hear local people’s views as we develop the proposals ahead of submitting an outline planning application to Northumberland County Council.

“We would encourage anyone who is interested to come along to our drop-in event at Fourways2, 6 Dilston Terrace, Amble, between 3.30pm and 7pm on Wednesday, 21 October. The project team will be on hand to talk through the plans, answer questions and hear feedback.

If you’re unable to attend, you can view the proposals at taylorwimpey.co.uk/gloster-hill and share your feedback and questions by emailing [email protected].”

More than 110 local residents had previously submitted representations arguing that a full Environmental Impact Assessment should be required.

The submissions included concerns about flooding and drainage risks, existing traffic growth and road safety problems, sewage and infrastructure pressures, and wildlife, archaeology, loss of farmland and the cumulative effect of continued development around Amble.

Northumberland County Council subsequently concluded that a full EIA was not required but a local resident is asking the authority to thoroughly consider the views which were put forward.

Paul Lewin said: “The plea to the council is simple: please look at the whole picture and listen to the people who actually live here.

“Residents were asked for their views and responded with first-hand evidence of flooding risks, traffic growth and road safety, wildlife using the land, pressure on infrastructure and the cumulative effect of continued development. That local evidence should carry real weight.

“This isn’t about opposing every new home. It is about asking whether another 300 homes are right for this location and whether the cumulative impact on Amble is being properly understood.”

Northumberland County Council has been approached for comment.