The proposed Brisco Road development is a significant affordable housing scheme in Carlisle, designed to deliver up to 265 new homes to help address the growing demand for high-quality, affordable housing. The outline proposal includes a range of affordable tenures, alongside a dedicated retirement living scheme, creating a diverse and sustainable new community. Nationally, the UK needs to deliver around 300,000 new homes each year to address housing shortfalls, underlining the importance of developments such as Brisco Road.
Located adjacent to the Brisco Conservation Area, the scheme has been carefully designed to respond sensitively to its surroundings. The proposals prioritise high-quality landscaping, the retention of existing hedgerows and mature trees, and enhancements to local biodiversity, ensuring the development delivers lasting environmental as well as social benefits.
With a strong focus on sustainability, placemaking and community, the proposed development aims to create an attractive, well-connected neighbourhood that will provide much-needed affordable homes while respecting the character of the local area.