The Proposal
The proposal is for up to around 160 new homes, together with associated open space, play area and potential community facilities, landscaping, access and associated works. Initial proposals for the site are shown in the Indicative Development Framework, illustrated opposite.
Access is proposed to be taken via the existing access from Springfield Road, extending into the site and forming a primary street, terminating in a loop in the north of the site. This access arrangement may require for the existing play park to be re-located. This would result in a new, upgraded play park to be provided either within the heart of the site, overlooked by new homes, or adjacent to the existing location.
Proposals relating to open space and play parks are still open to further consideration pending feedback from the local community and the Council. At present the proposal includes open space at the arrival into the site from the south, creating a gateway arrival with the potential for a new community facility. A further, central area of open space is proposed adjacent to the existing path, creating an easily accessible place for new and existing residents. A further area of open space is proposed in the north of the site, creating a welcoming pedestrian arrival from the north.
Homes will be arranged along the primary route with a number of shared surface lanes connecting to it, allowing frontage to over look areas of open space. The primary route will have tree planting, creating a green and pleasant streetscape. Structure planting is proposed to the eastern and northern site boundary. This will screen development from the M90 and could incorporate acoustic mitigation measures, if required.
New homes will include a mix of house types and sizes with materials and forms to be developed at the detailed design stage.
