AN APPLICATION to reduce the size of a affordable housing project on Walney from 25 to 22 houses has been approved by Barrow Borough Council. South Lakes Housing plan to build 22 new homes on Solway Drive based on Walney Island, and this application was to confirm the admendment to the plan. The site will include a mix of affordable homes available under shared ownership and to buy and rent. The will be built by Barrow-based Leck Construction Ltd. This is part of the wider project reported back in August 29 where The Mail reported that a green light had been given for 61 new homes in the area.