Keyland Developments have secured planning permission for 290 homes at Broomfield Farm in Whitby.

The c.23 acre development has the potential to create 700 jobs and is located close to the established Whitby Business Park and Eskdale Park residential area.

Dawn Carlisle and Merissa Galley from Knights’ Real Estate team advised the Leeds based developer on the deal having supported them on several transactions over the years.

Dawn Carlisle, Partner at Knights commented: “We are really pleased to be part of Keyland’s team in this project, as well as other exciting projects for this dynamic and forward thinking organisation.”

Luke Axe, Strategic Land and Planning Manager at Keyland Developments, commented: "We are delighted to have received planning consent to bring forward Broomfield Farm. It is an excellent example of how our new approach to development, taking a 'six capitals' approach, ensures that all demographic needs can be met with an inclusive, sustainable development uniting different housing products.”