The Proposal
The Benefits
Up to 130 new homes, of different sizes.
Allotments.
Including 45% affordable housing.
Landscaping to include new tree planting and enhancement of existing hedgerows.
Substantial public open space including a network of recreational footpaths.
Installation of a Locally Equipped Area of Play (LEAP) for primary age children and Local Area of Play for pre-school age children.
The creation of a community orchard.
Design
MOVEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
New connections into the site will strengthen integration with the existing community. The primary vehicular access is proposed via Canons Lane, complemented by a new pedestrian link from Ballards Green. Existing routes will also be improved.
People-friendly routes within the scheme create strong opportunities for residential and community connectivity. Enhancing these routes with tree-lined streets, planting, and spaces for doorstep play will anchor the heart of the development and connect people to their homes.
COMMUNITY & PLACEMAKING
The proposal features a thoughtful arrangement of diverse land uses, integrating open spaces and built areas to promote health and well-being, while responding sensitively to the surrounding context.
The network of multi-functional spaces integrated within the scheme will provide opportunities for well-being. These include play areas, community growing zones, and trim trails. The proposal also establishes a clear hierarchy of streets and spaces, defined by distinctive and recognisable character areas.
A series of intimate spaces will foster a sense of ownership, supporting their long-term use and care. The proposal seamlessly connects green spaces with the adjoining development.
GREEN / BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
Analysis of the site and its surroundings has informed the development form, taking into account existing trees and hedgerows, site topography, the Public Right of Way (PRoW) and adjacent development.
Naturalistic planting will create local green areas that support both residents and the wider community. This approach enables ecology to permeate the site through diverse plant groupings, tree planting, and the expansion of living infrastructure edges.
Nature will be visible and accessible to all—whether integrated within plots, revealed through glimpsed views, or easily reached within a short walk. This proximity naturally fosters a sense of ownership within the community.
Climate change and flood risk are key considerations for the scheme and will be addressed through Sustainable urban drainage system strategies.
