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Bracebridge Heath

Lincolnshire

Proposals for land at Bra cebridge Heath, Lincolnshire

Welcome Welcome to Linden Homes’ public exhibition displaying emerging proposals for the development of land east of Bracebridge Heath, Lincolnshire. Linden Homes has an interest in this land and is currently in the process of preparing proposals to develop a high quality housing scheme on the site.

We have organised today’s event to provide you with an opportunity to comment on the plans prior to the submission of an outline planning application to North Kesteven District Council.

We are keen to hear your views so please do speak to representatives of the project team and submit your comments on the feedback forms provided.

Thank you for visiting. Previously completed Linden Homes developments

At the exhibition tod ay 1 | Welcome 4 | Constraints and opportunities 8 | Investment in local 2 | About Linden Homes 5 | The masterplan communities: a case study 3 | Site background 6 | Landscaping and ecology 9 | Community benefits 7 | Highways, access and infrastructure 10 | Next steps and timescales About Us Linden Homes is the country’s fifth largest housebuilder. We are the housebuilding division of Galliford Try, one of the UK’s leading construction companies. We are based locally in Peterborough and are one of 11 regional offices that operate right across England, from Cornwall to Northumberland. With a reputation for bespoke and creative developments in prime locations, Linden Homes prides itself on its high quality of design. Linden Homes was named Best Sustainable Developer at the Housebuilder Awards 2014 and Housebuilder of the Year at the Ideal Home Blue Ribbon Awards 2014 and 2013. Engaging with local communities is central to the work that we do. We understand that if we are to deliver houses that not only meet the aspirations of those who seek to live in them but also enhance the existing neighbourhood, then we need to talk to and engage with local people. By seeking out local knowledge and listening to local opinion, we are able to build a fuller picture. We can identify the wider benefits that development can bring to the existing community. Linden Homes is proud to be part of the Considerate Constructors’ scheme and works hard with local communities throughout the construction process.

Previously completed Linden Homes developments

Site Background Planning policy Located on the eastern edge of Bracebridge The provision of housing is a national priority, reflected in Government planning Heath, the site is bordered to the north policy. North Kesteven District Council (NKDC) is currently in the process of by Canwick Avenue (B1131); to the west developing its Local Plan jointly with Lincoln City Council and West Lindsey by the existing homes on Carlisle Way, District Council. A previous iteration of this plan was withdrawn in December Westminster Drive, Southwell Court and 2013 after a planning inspector determined it needed a ‘fundamental review’ Bath Road; and to the south and east by as it was ‘seriously flawed’. arable land. NKDC is required at all times to maintain a supply of housing land equivalent The site forms part of the withdrawn to at least five years of the overall provision. At present, NKDC is unable to Central Lincolnshire Core Strategy demonstrate a five-year supply of housing land. Allocation known as the Lincoln South East Quadrant. This area was previously In the absence of an up-to-date Local Plan and sufficient land supply, identified for growth in both the East Government policy in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy and the makes clear that planning applications should be determined in line with 2007 Structure Plan. Linden Homes has no the presumption in favour of sustainable development. interest in or control over the wider site. The site was previously identified for residential development as part of Linden Homes’ site measures 5.54 hectares the Lincoln South East Quadrant, and as such Linden Homes believes that and is situated in a sustainable location, development of the site would provide a logical extension to Bracebridge Heath, being within close walking distance of the helping to address the identified need for both open-market and affordable village centre and its facilities. housing in a sustainable manner.

At the exhibition tod ay 1 | Welcome 4 | Constraints and opportunities 8 | Investment in local 2 | About Linden Homes 5 | The masterplan communities: a case study 3 | Site background 6 | Landscaping and ecology 9 | Community benefits 7 | Highways, access and infrastructure 10 | Next steps and timescales Constraints and Opportunities The constraints and opportunities plan shows what Linden Homes’ architects have had to consider when designing the masterplan. This has been used to help inform key elements of the masterplan. • The access / egress to the site will be from Westminster Drive, • Hedgerows to the western and southern boundaries and two with the extension of this road into the scheme. hedgerows running east-west through the site will be retained and integrated into the scheme. Hedgerows will be within • The sensitive residential edge along the western boundary where open spaces and within gardens marking boundaries. existing houses either back on to the site or have their gable (side) onto it has been given careful consideration. • Frontage towards the sports field to the south-west of the site ensures that properties do not back-onto this area of • Site levels are important in helping convey surface water run- recreational open space. off away from existing residential areas and towards swales and water attenuation features towards the east of the site. The land falls towards the east.

Constraints and opportunities plan

Key

1 Access 4 2 Bath Road 3 Westminster Drive 4 Pedestrian access to the recreation ground 4

Emerging masterplan

Landscaping Ecology The existing site comprises arable land with woodland, scrub, Ecological surveys including a Phase 1 Habitat Survey hedgerows, grassland and vegetation of low quality all present. and a reptile survey have been undertaken to assess The surrounding area is dominated by arable land. The site is currently the suitability of the site and its immediate surrounds divided into three segments by two hedgerows which run across it. to support notable habitats and protected species. • The hedgerows which run across the site are proposed to be • No evidence of protected species including reptiles retained, as are those on the western and southern boundaries. was found on the site or in the immediate surrounds. • The plantation woodland situated in the southern part of the • The site was assessed as having potential to support site would also be retained, where possible. badgers, bats, hedgehogs, hares and a variety of birds. • New areas of public open space are proposed on site, providing • In order to mitigate any potential impact on this areas for informal recreational use. wildlife, the hedgerows and associated verges are proposed to be retained and enhanced. The existing • New planting is proposed on the eastern boundary to provide trees and vegetation on the site are also proposed a landscape buffer. to be retained where possible. An arboricultural survey has been undertaken on the site which did not identify any notable trees or any with significant amenity benefit.

At the exhibition tod ay 1 | Welcome 4 | Constraints and opportunities 8 | Investment in local 2 | About Linden Homes 5 | The masterplan communities: a case study 3 | Site background 6 | Landscaping and ecology 9 | Community benefits 7 | Highways, access and infrastructure 10 | Next steps and timescales Highways, Access and Infrastructure Linden Homes has appointed highways consultants to undertake • The modelling demonstrates that the traffic would split fairly a comprehensive Transport Assessment, which will be submitted evenly onto Canwick Avenue to the east and west of the as part of the planning application to North Kesteven District junction with Bath Road, and disperse with distance from Council (NKDC). This examines the relationship between the site such that the impact on the highways network the development and local transport infrastructure including would be modest. sustainable modes of travel. It also assesses a number of key • It has been agreed with LCC that the impact will be junctions in the vicinity of the site, taking into consideration assessed in more detail at those junctions closest to the the number of vehicular movements likely to be generated. site where the impact would be greatest. This work is • Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) has assessed the traffic ongoing and the findings will be presented within the impact of the development using the Greater Lincoln Traffic Transport Assessment. Model (GLTM). • Access to the site would be from Westminster Drive. • LCC has determined that the development will generate 113 The highways authority at LCC has confirmed that one vehicular trips in the weekday AM peak (8am-9am) and 100 access point is adequate for a development of this size. trips in the PM peak (5pm-6pm).

Education Drainage

Linden Homes will hold discussions The site is located in Flood Zone 1, which is land assessed as being at the lowest with Lincolnshire County Council to risk of river flooding (less than 1 in 1,000 or 0.1% annual probability). understand the current education Linden Homes is committed to ensuring that surface water run-off from the provision and likely future need. development is no greater than the current greenfield rate. If there is found to be a shortfall As part of the planning application, a full Flood Risk Assessment will be submitted. in provision, Linden Homes will This will include a detailed strategy for the disposal of surface water drainage, be required to make a financial incorporating Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) principles. contribution to ensure sufficient spaces for children living on the Initial work undertaken by Linden Homes’ drainage consultants has indicated that development. the ground conditions are likely to be suitable for the disposal of surface water to conventional soakaways.

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Investing in Local Communities: a case study

For many, the visible sign of Linden Homes’ investment in Case Study: Ogwell Brook, Devon their local community will be the new homes that we build. • 186 new homes are currently being built We are proud of the quality of our product but we also know that our investment stretches far beyond bricks and mortar. • 25% (or 46 units) are affordable and are being made available through a local housing association to people Our houses provide homes for families, work for local businesses and opportunities for new apprentices. on the local council’s waiting list We undertook a case study of one of our schemes in Devon, • 95% of all homes for sale have been bought by local the findings of which are presented to the right. people living within 15 miles of the development • A direct investment of £19.4 million into the local community • Up to 280 jobs generated (research by the Home Builders Federation concludes that every home built delivers 1.5 full time jobs on site and in the supply chain) • 73 jobs have been created on the first two phases of this three-phase scheme, two-thirds of which are with firms based less than 30 miles away Our 100th apprentice in the South West • A further 13 architects, surveyors and engineers are retained on the project, in addition to our team of four National Apprenticeship Programme locally-based Linden Homes’ staff During 2013 Linden Homes launched a national apprenticeship • Local businesses have undertaken the majority of the scheme with First 4 Skills (a national training provider). work on site Our aim • Without a skilled • 90% of our contractors are based in Devon and Cornwall • To have 500 apprentices workforce, house building • Three-quarters of our suppliers are also based in the south west within the next three years will struggle to deliver the • Working with local firms, we have been able to train 11 new homes we need The importance of young apprentices apprenticeships Achievements to date • Apprenticeships are key to • 100 apprentices recruited as Our experience at Ogwell Brook is replicated on the majority developing skills vital to part of our pilot programme of schemes across our entire national development network. UK house building in the south west When we say that we work with communities, we mean it.

*Professor Michael Ball, Reading University, The Labour Needs of Extra Housing Output (2005)

Next Steps and Timescales

Following today’s public exhibition January March – June we will review all feedback received, prior to finalising the Review consultation feedback. Ongoing discussions with North proposals and submitting an Kesteven District Council. outline planning application to February North Kesteven District Council. Summer The project team looks forward to receiving Finalise outline planning application. your feedback and is grateful that you have Likely determination of planning taken the time to attend today’s event. Submit outline planning application. application. Should you have any further questions or comments or if you would like to discuss the proposals with the team after today, Freephone information line: Email: you are welcome to contact us using the 0800 298 7040 [email protected] details on the right. Website: www.lindenhomes.co.uk/community/bracebridgeheath Thank you.