A new development in Bishop’s Tachbrook in Warwickshire is set to create 125 new homes.
Bellway Strategic Land has lodged an outline planning application with Warwick District Council for the scheme after carrying out a public consultation on its proposals at the end of last year.
It is seeking permission to develop a 24-acre site on land south of Mallory Road at the western edge of the village, with large areas of public open space – including a community orchard and children’s play area – to be provided alongside the new homes.
Christy McLean, strategic land manager for Bellway’s Central region, said: “Our plans for the Mallory Road site are the result of extensive consultation with Warwick District Council and the wider community, enabling us to design a scheme which responds to the priorities of local people.
“We have made a number of key changes to our plans following the public consultation, including relocating the community orchard within the site and allowing more space for an attenuation basin to improve its appearance. We are now also proposing to create a dedicated left-turn facility onto Banbury Road from Mallory Road to increase capacity at this junction, after this was highlighted as a particular priority by residents.”
The development would also deliver improvements to the junction of Mallory Road and Banbury Road, which have been added to the plans following feedback from local residents during the consultation process.
Bellway’s outline plans propose that 40% of properties will be provided as affordable homes for low-cost rent or shared ownership, and 5% as self or custom-build plots. The homes would feature a range of energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies including air source heat pumps and solar PV panels.
It is estimated that the development would create 45 new jobs and add £11 million to the region’s economy over the anticipated three-year construction period, as well as generating £2 million in local household retail spending and £310,000 in council tax payments per year.
McLean added: “If approved, the development would provide significant social, economic and environmental benefits for Bishop’s Tachbrook and the wider district. Up to 50 homes would be provided as affordable housing for local people unable to buy on the open market, while at least five per cent of properties would be bungalows to meet the needs of older residents.
“The 15 acres of public open space proposed far exceeds the four acres required for a development of this size and would include a community orchard, wildflower meadow and hedgerow planting, providing new habitats to increase biodiversity. Improvements to walking and cycling routes – another priority highlighted in the consultation responses – will also be delivered, with the enhancement of the existing footpath and a new pedestrian route providing access to the bus stops on Mallory Road and amenities in the village.”
Warwick District Council will make a decision on Bellway’s outline planning application.
