The proposal sets out to achieve the following objectives:
Respond positively to the existing context and landscape
From enhancing existing hedgerow biodiversity and retaining the existing footpaths on site, to framing and opening up views of the historic spire of St Mary’s ChurchEnhance existing native biodiversity
Creating net gains in wetland, grassland and woody habitats, specifically targeting enhanced opportunities for local species amongst other new faunal and flora groups
Provide affordable,
energy-efficient homes
Enabling key workers and first-time buyers to find a home in the local community, with a range of house types and “industry-leading levels of energy efficiency” through compliance with the Future Homes Standard 2025Create a network of interconnected streets, paths and open spaces which prioritises pedestrians and cyclists
To facilitate active travel and recreation, thereby helping to deliver sustainable development and encourage active and healthy lifestyles in a highly sustainable location
The illustrative Master Plan demonstrates how the site can be developed to provide a new neighbourhood, with attractive and interesting character areas, as well as a range of new and rejuvenated amenities
At the core of the landscape design is the retention and enhancement of existing green infrastructure
A preliminary biodiversity assessment has been conducted by ecologists to evaluate the quantum and quality of habitats provided on site. Based on the emerging Master Plan, the proposed scheme is calculated to exceed a 10% net gain in biodiversity.
The Green Infrastructure proposals for the site have been specifically informed by the completion of a comprehensive suite of protected and notable species surveys. This approach will result in net gains to wetland, grassland and woody habitats, specifically targeting enhanced opportunities for local amphibian, reptile and bat assemblages, amongst other faunal groups.
Extensive tree planting with circa. 430 new trees
Over 64,000sqm of accessible green space created
Active travel enhanced cycle and walking provision
10% biodiversity net gain exceeded
Carbon policy compliant
Embodied carbon emissions minimised
Integration of water conservation and sustainable drainage systems
Recreational spaces to promote health and wellbeing
Improved access to sport and recreation for the community
By design, just over half of the site is reserved for green, undeveloped space, further reinforcing the opportunities to create and manage an appropriate edge to the Green Belt, as well as providing enhanced recreational space for the local community and improved access to the countryside beyond.
We create spaces where people of every age and background can live together and feel part of a community
The site is being promoted through a joint venture between Bloombridge LLP and HarperCrewe, a new generation house builder seeking to deliver market-leading, high quality homes with excellent energy efficiency and sustainability credentials.
HarperCrewe and Bloombridge recognise that it is essential that any development should be a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can live together and feel part of a community. This is achieved through good placemaking; identifying how development can add to the settlement it belongs to, thereby enhancing and strengthening the local community.
