Developer Breck to transform former Ibstock brick factory

The manufacturing facility was decommissioned in 2023 and the location might be reworked into a brand new residential neighborhood of roughly 300 houses.

The Lancashire-based developer goals to submit an in depth planning software by the top of this 12 months so as to add to its present pipeline of round 2,000 houses throughout the North.

Andy Garnett, director at Breck, stated: “The acquisition is a part of our dedication to regenerating communities throughout the North by figuring out and unlocking strategic land alternatives.

“As a well-funded enterprise, we’re capable of act shortly when websites like Ravenhead come to market. We now have bought the potential growth web site with none present planning permission at our danger.

“Though the location presents technical challenges, we’re assured in our technical potential to remodel it right into a thriving neighborhood. This undertaking may even create a lift to the native financial system by providing alternatives for subcontractors and apprentices, one thing we guarantee occurs throughout all our websites.

“We look ahead to progressing our plans for the location later within the 12 months.”

Nick Spence, planning and estates supervisor for the Ibstock Group added: ‘‘We now have loved working with the extremely skilled and proactive group at Breck, and are delighted the land might be used to create a brand new neighborhood within the northern area of the nation.

“We additionally take pleasure in guaranteeing we proceed the continuing upkeep and restoration work of the close by quarry space which can stay a part of the Ibstock property.”

The Ravenhead acquisition comes as Breck expands its presence throughout the North. It’s within the technique of opening a brand new Leeds workplace as a part of its growth into Yorkshire.