providing much needed and affordable and high-quality homes for hundreds of people who need them.
improving pedestrian routes from residential areas to the railway station and the heart of the town centre.
creating a welcoming entrance to the development and the surrounding residential properties. Car parking will be hidden within the basement, leaving more space for green landscaping.
building safe, sheltered and secure communal public spaces to foster a strong, local community. Each courtyard garden will have a distinct identity and provide a place for play and quiet relaxation.
providing natural surveillance to Penn Way, creating a safer pedestrian environment for residents throughout the day and night.
creating a community hub at the heart of the site will further encourage social gatherings and help create a sense of belonging for new residents.
maximising views from the site for new residents to both the east and west and across the allotments.
net gain in biodiversity through 'greening' the site with soft landscaping and green and brown roofs.
Cleaning up of former industrial land and removal of an unsightly and industrial building with attractive residential blocks and attractive uses, generating activity.
net reduction on vehicle trips meaning less traffic on the local network and potential air quality benefits.
