Wheeldon Brothers Limited has lodged an outline planning application with Amber Valley Borough Council for a residential development west of Crosshill, situated between Codnor and Heanor. The proposal covers 80 homes designed to provide a mix of one- to four-bedroom properties.
Planning documents indicate the scheme is intended to address the local shortfall in affordable housing. The developer frames the project as a response to both regional housing pressures and national policy objectives aimed at increasing the supply of new homes. The submission includes details on the layout and housing mix but remains at the outline stage, meaning final designs, infrastructure plans, and timelines are subject to further approval.
If approved, the development would add to the area’s stock of lower-cost homes, potentially supporting local workforce retention and meeting growing demand from households priced out of the wider market. The council’s planning team will assess the proposal for compliance with local planning policy, infrastructure capacity, and environmental considerations before any permission is granted.
The application signals continued interest from developers in delivering housing projects that align with affordability targets while contributing to regional growth strategies.
