Our Experience What have we done before in your area? We are currently involved with several other sites in South Worcestershire and provide an overview of three of these developments below. Key facts BADSEY FIELDS LANE Taylor Wimpey recently completed its Stone Pippin Orchard development located at Badsey Fields Lane, Badsey just a stone’s throw from the Cotswolds. This development featured a selection of 30 detached and semi-detached homes, of which nine were provided as affordable housing constructed to achieve level three of the Code for Sustainable Homes. BADSEY ROAD, EVESHAM This site is an allocated greenfield site in the Adopted Wychavon Local Plan. Planning permission was granted for the development of this site for 300 dwellings in 2006 with a contemporary design proposed and including a large number of apartments. Following the change in the economic climate, it was felt that the development should be more housing led and that a more traditional design was appropriate. A revised scheme was therefore approved and the site is now progressing well with the layout and design proving popular with purchasers. NORTON BARRACKS This is a much smaller scheme of only 74 dwellings and is being progressed jointly with Persimmon Homes. In this instance, early pre-application work with the Parish Council identified the need for a children’s play area within the village. Working closely with the Parish Council, a scheme was designed for this site (which was an unallocated greenfield site at the time) around the play areas ensuring this was in a suitable location for existing residents as well as future residents of the development. We secured the support of the Parish Council and residents by working closely together with them and construction work commenced on site last year. Our aim is to be an organisation that listens, responds and ultimately delivers local requirements in the most appropriate way. Many of our sites have green transport plans that promote walking, cycling, public transport and other green travel options. Every year we regenerate significant areas of disused or contaminated land to create vibrant communities. We build a wide range of homes in the UK, from one bedroom apartments to five bedroom houses, with a broad price range. We aim to build homes responsibly and efficiently, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by our business activities. We take a range of architecture, landscape and sustainability issues into account on every development. Crookbarrow Road BALANCING POND EQUIPPED PLAY AREA GARDEN CENTRE HATFIELD BROOK PROPOSED PEDESTRAIN CROSSING PUMPING STATION Development by others Bus Stop Broomh 70 70 71 71 72 72 72 73 73 74 74 65 65 67 67 68 68 69 69 44 44 45 45 38 38 40 41 41 40 42 42 43 43 49 50 61 61 62 62 39 39 64 63 63 64 60 60 51 51 55 55 54 54 53 52 B B B B B 46 46 47 48 56 56 57 58 59 59 58 57 49 50 52 53 B/CS 66 66 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64
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Our Experience
What have we done before in your area?
We are currently involved with several other sites in South Worcestershire and provide an overview of three of these developments below.
Key facts
Badsey Fields laneTaylor Wimpey recently completed its Stone Pippin Orcharddevelopment located at Badsey Fields Lane, Badsey just astone’s throw from the Cotswolds. This development featureda selection of 30 detached and semi-detached homes, ofwhich nine were provided as affordable housing constructedto achieve level three of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Badsey Road, eveshamThis site is an allocated greenfield site in the Adopted Wychavon Local Plan. Planning permission was granted forthe development of this site for 300 dwellings in 2006 with a contemporary design proposed and including a large number of apartments. Following the change in the economic climate, it was felt that the development should be more housing led and that a more traditional design was appropriate. A revised scheme was therefore approved and the site is now progressing well with the layout and design proving popular with purchasers.
noRton BaRRacksThis is a much smaller scheme of only 74 dwellings and is being progressed jointly with Persimmon Homes. In thisinstance, early pre-application work with the Parish Council identified the need for a children’s play area within the village.Working closely with the Parish Council, a scheme was designed for this site (which was an unallocated greenfieldsite at the time) around the play areas ensuring this was ina suitable location for existing residents as well as future residents of the development. We secured the support of theParish Council and residents by working closely together with them and construction work commenced on site last year.
Our aim is to be an organisation that listens, responds and ultimately delivers local requirements in the most appropriate way.
Many of our sites have green transport plans that promote walking, cycling, public transport and other green travel options.
Every year we regenerate significant areas of disused or contaminated land to create vibrant communities.
We build a wide range of homes in the UK, from one bedroom apartments to five bedroom houses, with a broad price range.
We aim to build homes responsibly and efficiently, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by our business activities.
We take a range of architecture, landscape and sustainability issues into account on every development.
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Site Considerations
Information about the site we need to take into account
Lower Broadheath is a Category 1 sustainable rural settlement which has been identified as a location to accommodate new homes to meet the needs of South Worcestershire over the next 18 years. The following historical maps and aerial photographs demonstrate how the settlement has developed over the years and identifies the application site and how the setting of the proposal site has changed. The housing allocations proposed for Lower Broadheath in the South Worcestershire Development Plan are also shown.
Things to think about
What else is going on in Lower Broadheath?
Who will we be affecting?
What can we help with?
Does housing in this location affect the village?
Where are the local facilities in Lower Broadheath?
Where are the nearest bus stops?
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1974 MAPMap showing Lower Broadheath in the 1970’s
PrOPOSED HOUSIng ALLOCATIOn MAPMap highlighting the proposed housing allocations for Lower Broadheath within the South Worcestershire Development Plan
1934 MAPMap showing the village in circa 1934
PrESEnT DAYAerial photograph showing the proposed site edged in red.
Site Considerations
Information about the site we need to take into account
An assessment of the site and the surrounding area is made before we start designing a new scheme. We record those features we will need to take into account in our design. All of the main relevant considerations, whether they fix the way our scheme will have to be designed or give us a real opportunity to make the most of a particular feature, are shown on the following drawings.
Things to think about
What are the important landscape features?
Where are the pedestrian links?
How busy are the local roads and junctions?
How will people enter and exit the site?
What scale of development would be appropriate?
Do the engineering constraints affect the layouts?
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ACCESS
EXISTING SHALLOW DRAINAGE DITCHTO BE MADE REDUNDANT FOLLOWINGINSTALLATION OF PROPOSED DRAINAGENETWORK AND SUBSEQUENTLY INFILLED
EXISTING LOW VOLTAGE OVERHEADELECTRICITY CABLES POSITIONEDOFF SITE AND TO REMAIN IN PLACE.
POSSIBLE AREA OF FLOODINGRESULTING FROM OVERLAND FLOWSOF SURFACE WATER FROM EXISTINGSITE.
EXISTING OAK TREES AND HAWTHORNEHEDGE TO BE KEPT AS PART OFDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS.
EXISTING TREES AND HAWTHORNEHEDGE TO BE KEPT AS PART OFDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS.
EXISTING TREES AND HAWTHORNEHEDGE TO BE KEPT AS PART OFDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS.
EX 150mm FOUL SEWER
EX 150mm FOUL SEWER
EX 225mm FOUL SEWER
EX 225mm FOUL SEWER
EX SURFACE WATER HIGHWAY DRAIN
EX SURFACE WATER HIGHWAY DRAIN
Trees, Groups & Hedges
Root Protection ZoneBS5837:2005
to be retained
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Existing Public Foul Sewer
Existing Public Storm Sewer
Site Ownership
Proposed Development Access
Ex225mm SWS
Ex225mm SWS
Existing watercourse
Existing Surface WaterOverland Flows
Existing Electricity Cables
COnSTrAInTS DrAWIng
HIgHWAYS DrAWIng
LOCAL HIgHWAYS
•Toensurehighwaysafetyisfullyconsideredwecommissioned an Independent Traffic Survey of the local road network in Lower Broadheath;
•TrafficcountsinNovember2012showthatthereareabout3,500carsper day on Bell Lane and about 6,000 cars per day on the B4204;
•SpeedsurveysalsoinNovember2012showthataveragespeedson Bell Lane and the B4204 are similar, measured at 30-31mph;
•BasedupontheobservedtrafficspeedsandusingWorcestershire County Council’s guidance, safe access to the proposed houses can be obtained from Bell Lane by widening an existing field gate entrance to ensure drivers can seeupto50minbothdirectionsonthesiteentrance;
•Basedonevidenceofothersimilarhousingsites,theproposed 48 houses are expected to generate 336 new cartripsperdayofwhich35areexpectedtobebetween8amand9amand36between5pmand6pm;
•Thisadditionaltrafficamountstoaboutonecareverytwominutes at the busiest periods of the day and this is not expected to affect current levels of delay or queues at the Bell Lane junction or elsewhere in the local area;
•AccidentdataprovidedbyWorcestershireCountyCouncilshows there has been two slight and one serious accident in Lower Broadheath in the last three years and examination of these does not show any accident black spots in the area likely to be affected in any way by the additional traffic.
Site Considerations
Information about the site we need to take into account
An assessment of the site and the surrounding area is made before we start designing a new scheme. We record those features we will need to take into account in our design. All of the main relevant considerations, whether they fix the way our scheme will have to be designed or give us a real opportunity to make the most of a particular feature, are shown on the following drawings.
Things to think about
What are the important landscape features?
Where are the pedestrian links?
How busy are the local roads and junctions?
How will people enter and exit the site?
How will the site be drained?
Do the engineering constraints affect the layouts?
DrAInAgE DrAWIng
Design Process
How we approached the design of the site
The site considerations we have gained to help us
produce our design proposals. It is important that
the design process takes full account of the physical
features of the site, its setting and connections to its
surroundings. Our proposed new development must
also take into account the existing character of the
local area.
Things we took into account
SUMMArY OF AnALYSIS
The site is in a sustainable location, is readily accessible to local transport routes and within walking distance of the post office, school, pub and village store.
The findings of the survey, appraisals and technical work completed to date have established that there is no significant landscape, ecological, historic, highway or environmental constraints which would prevent residential development within the site.
It is considered that there are no significant constraints associated with providing safe and convenient access to the site by vehicle, bicycle and pedestrians. The site can be readily accessed from the local highway network and opportunities to link the development to existing footpaths and public transport routes have been taken.
OPPOrTUnITIES• Retainareaofopenspaceatjunction
•Createadevelopmentwhichwill integrate with the general pattern of the development and the appearance of the village
•Createadevelopmentwhichhasidentity and character and responds to local architectural styles
• Retainasmuchoftheexistinghedgerowsand trees as possible, together with new planting where appropriate, having regard to the existing landscape character
•Createnewwildlifehabitatstoimprove the ecological value of the site and provide opportunities for informal recreational activities
• Provideadequatelevelsofparking within the development to accommodate off street parking
Visibility and traffic flow.
Existing hedgerows and trees.
Footpath links into the village and the surrounding countryside.
The need for sustainable drainage methods, to serve the site.
Views of the site from the surrounding area.
The retention of an open area at the road junction.
Key facts
An area of green amenity space is provided in the area of the site at the junction of Bell Lane and Martley road and existing hedgerows and trees would be retained where possible.
Where appropriate, planning contributions will be made by Taylor Wimpey to the Council that can be directed to the local community. The proposal will also attract payments to the Council via the new Homes Bonus which can be spent within the local community.
Additional new homes in Lower Broadheath will support local shops and businesses.
Theproposalincludes48propertiesincorporatingasustainablemixof2,3,4and5bedroom houses, including bungalows.
40%ofdwellingswouldbeaffordableinlinewiththeemergingSouthWorcestershire Development Plan and will take account of the identified local housing need.
Access is from Bell Lane providing good visibility to ensure safe access and egress.
Scheme Proposal
Our designs for land north of Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath
• Theproposedlayoutallowsforanareaofopengreenspaceatthejunction of Bell Lane and Martley.
• Existinghedgerowsandtreeshavebeenretainedasfaraspossible.Where hedgerow is shown to be removed to provide satisfactory visibility at the proposed access they will be replaced as appropriate.
• ExistingpedestrianlinksareretainedandfootpathaccessalongMartleyroad is enhanced.
• Thelayoutrespectsandreflectsthegeneralcharacter,layoutandappearance of Lower Broadheath having regard to the village design guide.
• Allnewhomesaretraditionalinappearance,incorporatingdetailssuchasgables and bays.
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Paving
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Grass Areas
Trees
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Tarmac Roads
Paving
Rear Gardens
Grass Areas
Trees
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Tarmac Roads
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Key facts
The area of the site at the junction of Bell Lane and Martley road will remain undeveloped and of existing hedgerows and trees would be retained where possible.
Where appropriate, planning contributions will be made by Taylor Wimpey to the Council that can be directed to the local community. The proposal will also attract payments to the Council via the new Homes Bonus which can be spent within the local community.
Additional new homes in Lower Broadheath will support local shops and businesses.
Theproposalincludes48propertiesincorporatingasustainablemixof2,3,4and5bedroom houses, including bungalows.
40%ofdwellingswouldbeaffordableinlinewiththeemergingSouthWorcestershire Development Plan and will take account of the identified local housing need.
Access is from Bell Lane providing good visibility to ensure safe access and egress.
Scheme Proposal
Our designs for land north of Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath
• Theproposedlayoutallowsforanareaofopengreenspaceatthejunction of Bell Lane and Martley.
• Existinghedgerowsandtreeshavebeenretainedasfaraspossible.Where hedgerow is shown to be removed to provide satisfactory visibility at the proposed access they will be replaced as appropriate.
• ExistingpedestrianlinksareretainedandfootpathaccessalongMartleyroad is enhanced.
• Thelayoutrespectsandreflectsthegeneralcharacter,layoutandappearance of Lower Broadheath having regard to the village design guide.
• Allnewhomesaretraditionalinappearance,incorporatingdetailssuchasgables and bays.
Scheme Proposal
The landscape strategy for the site seeks to retain as many trees and hedgerows as possible. On the plan below you can see how the strategy proposed respects the setting of the site and the type of trees, shrubs and grasses that are proposed.
Our proposed landscape strategy for the site
Things we took into account
Long distance views of the wider landscape.
Internal street treatment and private garden spaces.
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) features.
Existing boundary hedgerows.
Health and appearance of existing trees and hedgerows.
Views into the site from the surrounding area.
next Steps
What we would like from you, and what you can expect from us
Thank you for attending our public exhibition here today. We are keen to hear your views and suggestions on our proposals and encourage you to complete one of theavailable feedback forms. If you do not wish to comment at this time the forms can be returned via freepost envelopes available at today’s exhibition or online at www.consultation-online.co.uk/lowerbroadheath
Your comments are important to us and all feedback received by Tuesday 2nd April will be carefully considered before we progress with finalising our planning application.
Following today’s event, should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us on Freephone 0800 298 7040, or via the website www.consultation-online.co.uk/lowerbroadheath and our team will be happy to help.
Once we have finalised our planning application and incorporated everything we can we will submit a full planning application to Malvern Hills District Council, which will be accompanied by a summary of the comments received here. However, there will be an opportunity provided by the Council for you to make formal comments on the planning application once it is registered.
What is Taylor Wimpey Midlands already doing in your area?
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Taylor WimpeyMidlands built 391 homes in 2011.
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