Approval may be granted for a housing proposal that has garnered more than 280 written responses . The proposal , submitted by house builders Redrow Homes and Stocks Bros , is for the redevelopment of the former Red Blocks location in Garforth village , near Middlesbrough into 241 houses on a 22-acre site . Questions have been raised that the development will worsen existing flooding problems and increase traffic locally . The house builders have said the development will use a brownfield site and would provide a “ high level ” of amenity for residents . The application has been recommended for approval by the chief planning officer .
Approval may be granted for a housing plan that has garnered more than 280 written objections. The proposal, submitted by house builders Redrow Homes and Stocks Bros, is for the redevelopment of the former Stocks Blocks location in Garforth village, near Leeds into 241 houses on a 22-acre site. Concerns have been raised that the development will worsen existing flooding problems and increase traffic locally. The house builders have said the development will use a brownfield site and would provide a “high level” of amenity for residents. The application has been recommended for approval by the chief planning officer.