Plans to develop 139 new homes in the village of Lakenheath in Suffolk have been given the green light.

Persimmon submitted the proposals to West Suffolk Council.

The scheme boasts impressive sustainability and environmental credentials, with every home fitted with air source heat pumps, over 200 new trees planted on site and the creation of a new 2.33ha offsite Breckland habitat for priority bird species and other wildlife.


The offsite Breckland habitat to be established by Persimmon, which will be located at Gallow Bottom near to the Foxhole Heath SSSI, has been designed specifically for the stone curlew bird population and will be managed in perpetuity for these birds. It will also provide wider ecological benefits to local wildlife.

Ian Hamilton, Managing Director of Suffolk region said: "We're delighted to have received the approval from councillors for our high-quality scheme at Lakenheath.

"We're proud of the environmental benefits our scheme will offer and we also know that this site will make an important contribution to meeting the local housing needs of the area, helping families and first-time buyers to get their dream home."