Linking Communities

• Provide key community facilities and maximise benefits from existing assets on Site such as the sports centre, training fields and open space
• Smaller and characterful but interconnected areas of the development
• A new settlement with strong connections to Littleton and Harestock
• Preserving green buffer to neighbouring settlements.

Respecting the Landscape

• Proposals will respect the existing mature landscape on site, creating an attractive green setting for the new settlement
• Utilising the undulating landscape to create a unique townscape
• Establishing key green ecological corridors and pedestrian links through the Site.

Strong Site Structure

• A series of residential/mixed use areas and open spaces will link through the heart of the Site
• The retained central axis will create a ledgible structure to the settlement
• The existing development areas provide a base for the location of new dwellings, in order to retain the Site’s attractive landscape
• Two new residential areas to be formed to the north of the Site.

Enhanced Sports and Recreation

• Re-use of existing facilities on site - such as the swimming pool and training pitches
• Enhanced public access to onsite routes and facilities
• Within 10min walk of surrounding villages.

Comprehensive Movement Framework

• Utilising the existing roadways to provide access to residential plots. Potential for a bus loop or through road
• Promoting cycling and walking with a well-connected network of routes linking to the existing wider network
• Creation of a second vehicular site access point to access potential northern development plots
• An intended new Park and Ride facility to aid sustainable movement.

Mixed Use

• Creating a well-balanced mixed use neighbourhood - residential, commercial, business
• Interconnected relationships between the areas
• An intended Park and Ride.

Development with Character

• Enhanced existing site features to define a resilient neighbourhood
• Exploiting and enhancing distinctive qualities of each area
• Exploring clear identities for each character area.

Sustainable Approach

• Reuse and retention of existing structures and infrastructure where possible
• Utilising and enhancing existing landscape features
• Sustainable rain water management as an integral design feature.