Following initial consultation comments received on the submitted full planning application we were appointed by Redrow Homes to undertake a complete redesign of proposals.

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The scheme comprises 142 private open market and 61 (30%) affordable homes; together with associated highway, car parking, multi functional public open spaces and various SUDs attenuation features.

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To resolve the planning issues, the revised scheme introduced numerous amendments relative to on site storm water drainage solutions in the form of a pond and large underground storage tanks; siting and layout urban design improvements; addressing highway requirements; relocation of the foul pumping station; redefining and enhancing public open space and play areas; new and improved pedestrian/ cycleway links to surrounding developments and the addition of an electricity sub-station. The site also incorporates an internal link road redesigned to accommodate the required future bus route connection to facilitate delivery of the wider strategic site.

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Dwelling mix comprises 1 and 2 bed apartments with 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses, predominantly 2 storey with occasional single and two and half storey due to planning height restrictions. The apartment blocks were specifically designed at two and half storey in the Redrow ‘Arts & Craft’ style by CDS. A number of single storey 2 and 3 bedroom bungalows were also planned to mitigate against overlooking/ overbearing concerns in relation to existing properties adjacent to the site.

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Materials palette consists of a mixture of multi stock brick, render under a tiled roof in a variety of colours to reflect and harmonise with existing housing in the area and designed in a traditional style utilising Redrow ‘Arts and Craft’ detailing to provide a distinctive high quality development.