THE PROPOSAL

The proposed development seeks to deliver up to 125 sustainable homes with significant levels of public open space and sustainable drainage. A new vehicular access is proposed off Mallory Road as well as potential pedestrian accesses to the north, east and south of the site. The existing PRoW between Holt Avenue and the A452 is proposed to be retained and enhanced as part of the scheme.

The application will be made in outline so details relating to Layout, Landscaping, Scape and Appearance will be addressed at Reserved Matters stage in the future. Therefore, at outline stage, the key matters for approval will be around the principles of development and a ‘Parameter Plan’ will be submitted to define elements such as the extent of development, the location of the new vehicular access and points of pedestrian and cycle connectivity.

The submitted information will also include a Design and Access Statement that will present an Illustrative Layout. The Illustrative Masterplan is provided below. This will be used to demonstrate one way in which the proposed new homes, associated green space and infrastructure could come forward in compliance with the Parameter Plan.

The submitted information will also explain how detailed proposals could be set out to deliver:

  • A range of household sizes and tenures, informed by housing mix planning policy and local need. A mix of house types and sizes will be delivered on the site and Bellway are committed to delivering the following on the site; family housing, self / custom-build plots and the provision of affordable housing with some houses and bungalows built to M4(2) (accessible and adaptable dwellings) and M4(3) standards (wheelchair user dwellings).
  • Newly accessible areas of open space that are likely to include a new children’s play area, measures to enhance biodiversity and sustainably manage surface water drainage, and to protect an area of ridge and furrow earthworks associated with the listed building at Tachbrook Hill Farm. The proposals currently show around 7ha of public open space;
  • A new attractive and outward-facing edge to the village, defined by new planting and active building frontages rather than the existing exposed rear garden fences;
  • New residential streets that are characterful and that could include tree-planting and/or swales or rain gardens;
  • A layout structure that encloses rear gardens securely within perimeter blocks, and positioning front doors to address streets and areas of open space;
  • Buildings of an appropriate scale, with reference to the local context;
  • A movement framework that gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists, establishes streets that maintain low vehicle speeds, and provides footpath connections to the adjacent area;
  • A considered approach to the provision of car parking for both residents and their visitors; and,
  • Buildings materials and/or detailing, new planting and spaces that could include reference to local character.

ILLUSTRATIVE MASTERPLAN

Bellway Strategic Land is keen to understand from residents any further benefits the scheme could include to meet locally identified needs.

 

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