Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

01 Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

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Gladman Developments Ltd have successfully invested in communities throughout the UK over the past 20 years developing high quality and sustainable residential, commercial and industrial schemes. We are proposing a residential development on land to the west of Nether Heyford.

Gladman Developments Ltd wish to hear your views with regard to the quality, mix and design of this proposed development. We will consider your views and ideas as we develop our masterplan.

This is your opportunity to comment on and influence the planning of this site. You will have further opportunity to provide comment to South Northamptonshire Council during the planning application process.

All comments can be sent via the website, email or posted to Gladman Developments.

Site 02 Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

Housing need

Every council is required by the government to boost significantly the supply of housing and to make planning decisions in the light of a presumption in favour of sustainable development. It is clear that there is a need for houses to meet the present and future needs of the community within Nether Heyford.

An ideal location

The site is in a sustainable location within close proximity of a good range of local facilities and public transportation links. The development of the site would assist in strengthening the viability of existing facilities within the village. The site borders existing residential development and forms a rational location for the village to expand sustainably. 03 Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

Landscape character Urban character

The site is an area of agricultural land on the edge of the built village. Both Nether Heyford is an attractive village with a characterful historic core which Nether Heyford and the wider context is characterised by rural villages set includes a conservation area and a number of listed buildings. The dominant within agricultural landscape. building materials within the oldest buildings are coursed squared limestone and ironstone with pantiled side gabled roofs. There are also examples of There are relatively few landscape designations within close proximity to thatched roofs. Later brick buildings include Flemish bond with stone and the site. A notable exception to this is an area identified as woodpasture / brich arched dressings. parkland to the immediate east of the site, forming an area of green space between the site and the village. Close to the historic core, many properties are terraced, with development to back of pavement. Further from the village centre, small front gardens Of great significance to the site is the Grand Union Canal which runs along with low brick boundaries are seen. On the fringe of the village, there are the western boundary. Further water bodies include the River Nene, which substantial areas of more suburban residential development. Building scale is located to the north of the site. is overwhelmingly two storey. 04 Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

Constraints and opportunities

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Site 8 1 Development 2 2 7 Open space 1 3 Pedestrian route 4 Vehicle route 6 5 Hedgerow 6 Trees 7 Pond 2 8 Buildings front space / routes 9 Principal access 10 Pedestrian access 11 Listed building 12 Overhead cable 13 Children’s play 05 Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

Visual context

The site is visible from view points looking south on Weedon Road where gaps exist in the hedgerow and through access gates. The most significant gap is in the north with a view into the higher section of the field and towards the roof lines of houses bordering the site.

The canal which runs along the western boundary of the site has a long distance public footpath running along it. Although not within the site, the footpath is of high sensitivity: this should be considered by the development through the inclusion of a buffer which sets back housing so views are not affected along this route. Along the canal there are limited views, with glimpses through hedgerows and trees along the boundary.

A view from a public right of way on Furnace Lane allows views towards the site: this should be considered and mitigation designed into the southern section of the site.

Mature Hedgerow Weedon Road Electricity lines White House View from Weedon Road proposed site Residential views towards the site are from recent development on Bliss Lane and from a cul-de-sac on Winston Close which has a view between houses towards the upward slope of the site towards the canal boundary. Along the view from Bliss Lane significant planting already exists, which when mature will form a buffer between this development and the proposed.

There are no wider views towards the site due to screening from vegetation and the change in topography which rises towards the canal.

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View from public right of way Mature trees Electricity pylon proposed site 06 Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

Historic context

Historic map regression analysis demonstrates that Nether Heyford developed over several key phases of growth.

The historic core of the village which is located to the east of the site is comprised of the scattered farmsteads and cottages of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth century which were infilled in the nineteenth century. This historic core is clearly shown on the first ordnance survey of 1884.

In the early/mid twentieth century, relatively modest expansion of the village took place with much more significant expansion in the late twentieth century, creating new residential extensions to the village to the north, east and south.

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Local facilities

The site benefits from access to a good range of local facilities and public transportation links.

The site abuts the western built edge of Nether Heyford village, with residential properties providing the immediate neighbours and mixed use facilities beyond, including a post office, a number of small stores, a public house and primary school. These facilities are largely within 400m (5 minutes’ walk) from the site and all are within 800m.

The site is therefore located within close proximity to a good range of local facilities. The development of the site would assist in strengthening the viability of these uses. Larger scale facilities are located within Northampton; six miles to the east. Heyford Ln

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Heyford Ln

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Weedon Rd Bliss Close

Roberts Field Bliss Close 08 Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

Heyford Ln The framework Furnace Ln Roberts Field

Site boundary Proposed swale GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEDULE Development: Nether Heyford Site boundary n (Area 4.00ha) TYPE POLICY REQUIREMENT PROVISION (4.00ha) Client: Gladman Developments Ltd Amenity green space 1.07ha/1000popn 0.27 0.32 Natural / semi natural open space 0.5ha/1000popn 0.13 0.24 Drawing: Development Framework ProposedProposed residential residential area area Indicative primary Children / young people / teenagers 1.15ha/1000popn 0.29 0.29 (3.05ha)(3.05ha) roads Allotments 0.38ha/1000popn 0.1 0.1 Scale: 1:1250 @ A2 Church Ln Total 0.79 0.95 Revision: 005 PublicPublic open open space space Indicative secondary Date of Issue: January 2014 (0.95) roads TYPE POLICY REQUIREMENT PROVISION (0.95) Outdoor sports facilities 2ha/1000popn 0.51 OFF SITE Drawn: MF

ProposedProposed trees trees Node Ref: GLAD-2013-NH-DF

Office 85-89 COLMORE ROW, Furnace Ln Address: BIRMINGHAM, B3 2BB ExistingExisting trees trees / vegetation/ vegetation Weedon Rd Telephone: 0121 667 9259

Site boundary Proposed swale GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEDULE Development: Nether Heyford Website www.nodeurbandesign.com Proposed swale n (Area 4.00ha) TYPE POLICY REQUIREMENT PROVISION Client: Gladman Developments Ltd Amenity green space 1.07ha/1000popn 0.27 0.32 Natural / semi natural open space 0.5ha/1000popn 0.13 0.24 Drawing: Development Framework Proposed residential area Indicative primary Indicative primary roadsChildren / young people / teenagers 1.15ha/1000popn 0.29 0.29 (3.05ha) roads Allotments 0.38ha/1000popn 0.1 0.1 Scale: 1:1250 @ A2

Total 0.79 0.95 Revision: 005 Public open space Indicative secondary Date of Issue: January 2014 (0.95) roadsIndicative secondary TYPEroads POLICY REQUIREMENT PROVISION Outdoor sports facilities 2ha/1000popn 0.51 OFF SITE Drawn: MF

Proposed trees Node Ref: GLAD-2013-NH-DF

Office 85-89 COLMORE ROW, Address: BIRMINGHAM, B3 2BB Existing trees / vegetation Telephone: 0121 667 9259

Bliss Close Website www.nodeurbandesign.com

Roberts Field

Furnace Ln

Site boundary Proposed swale GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEDULE Development: Nether Heyford n (Area 4.00ha) TYPE POLICY REQUIREMENT PROVISION Client: Gladman Developments Ltd Amenity green space 1.07ha/1000popn 0.27 0.32 Natural / semi natural open space 0.5ha/1000popn 0.13 0.24 Drawing: Development Framework Proposed residential area Indicative primary Children / young people / teenagers 1.15ha/1000popn 0.29 0.29 (3.05ha) roads Allotments 0.38ha/1000popn 0.1 0.1 Scale: 1:1250 @ A2

Total 0.79 0.95 Revision: 005 Public open space Indicative secondary Date of Issue: January 2014 (0.95) roads TYPE POLICY REQUIREMENT PROVISION Outdoor sports facilities 2ha/1000popn 0.51 OFF SITE Drawn: MF

Proposed trees Node Ref: GLAD-2013-NH-DF

Office 85-89 COLMORE ROW, Address: BIRMINGHAM, B3 2BB Existing trees / vegetation Telephone: 0121 667 9259

Website www.nodeurbandesign.com 09 Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

IllustrativeHEYFORD masterplan LANE

Site boundary (4.00ha) Proposed residential area (3.05ha, 95 dwellings)

CHURCH LANE Public open space (0.95ha) 1 Proposed local equipped area for play (400sqm) 2 Proposed public open space

3 5 Existing landscape retained

10 4 Proposed vehicular access 4 5 Indicative road pattern WEEDON ROAD

6 Proposed new footways

7 Proposed trees

8 Proposed swale / habitat 4 10 creation areas 6 9 Lower density housing fronting public open space 10 Key gateway buildings

Pedestrian links

1 Proposed trees

5 Existing trees 2 BLISS CLOSE 7 9

ROBERTS FIELD 9 8 7

FURNACE LANE

Lower density housing fronting public Development: Nether Heyford 1 Proposed local equipped area for play 9 open space n (400sqm) Client: Gladman Developments Ltd 2 Proposed public open space 10 Key gateway buildings Drawing: Illustrative Masterplan

3 Existing landscape retained Pedestrian links Scale: 1:1250 @ A2

Revision: 004 4 Proposed vehicular access Proposed trees Date of Issue: January 2014 5 Indicative road pattern Existing trees Drawn: MF

6 Proposed new footways Site boundary (Area 4.00ha) Node Ref: GLAD-2013-NH-IM

Proposed residential area 3.05ha Proposed trees 7 (95 dwellings) Office 85-89 COLMORE ROW, Address: BIRMINGHAM, B3 2BB Proposed swale / habitat creation 0.95ha of public open space 8 areas Telephone: 0121 667 9259

Website www.nodeurbandesign.com 10 Weedon Road, Nether Heyford

Thank you

Thank you for taking the time to view these information boards. We welcome your feedback on our proposals. Feedback comments can be sent via the website, email or posted to the address below:

Website: www.your-views.co.uk/netherheyford

Email: [email protected] (using subject line ‘Nether Heyford’)

Address: Gladman Developments Ltd Gladman House Alexandria Way Congleton CW12 1LB