About Our Scheme

This exhibition gives you the chance to view and comment upon our proposals for new community facilities as part of our residential development at Longford Park in Banbury. Following this exhibition Welcome to our we will start the process of drawing up a planning application for our proposed community facilities, public exhibition including a new public park, community centre and sports pavilion. This public consultation gives you the chance to help us shape the planning application by providing your feedback.

All comments will be taken into consideration as we finalise our masterplan before submitting our planning application to Cherwell District Council in the near future.

Background

In September 2009 Cherwell District Council granted outline planning permission for a residential development with community facilities and public open space at Longford Park.

The development site is located on the south-eastern fringes of Banbury, off Bankside and the A4260 Oxford Road, and at the northern edge of Bodicote village.

Phase 1 of our development is currently under , and we are now in the process of developing plans for a range of public amenities within the site, including a public park and recreation space, a sports pavilion and a community hall which will form part of the Longford Park local centre.

Additionally, we have recently submitted detailed plans to Cherwell District Council for our Phase 2 residential development and expect a decision to be made on this application later in the year.

Key facts about the site:

New public park, community centre and First phase of residential development currently sports pavilion proposed under construction

Planning application has been submitted for Reserved matters planning application being prepared phase 2 residential development The Community Park

The following boards show our initial plans for our proposed public park. This will provide opportunities Our proposals for for recreation for new residents of our Longford Park development as well as existing local residents. a new public park It is proposed that the park will feature a community orchard, a wildflower meadow, ponds and new footpaths. at Longford Park We welcome your comments on the suggested layout. Your feedback will be used to help us progress our designs as we finalise our planning application.

This image shows our plans for sports pitches in the northern section of the development site, adjacent to Bankside.

Key facts about our proposed scheme:

New public park Wildflower meadow

Community orchard New footpaths The Community Park

Our proposals for a new public park at Longford Park

This image shows our plans for public park space in the southern section of the development site, adjacent to phase 2 of Longford Park.

Key facts about our proposed scheme:

New public park Wildflower meadow

Community orchard New footpaths The Community Park

Our proposals for a new public park at Longford Park

This image shows our plans for public park space in the north-eastern section of the development site, adjacent to the canal.

Key facts about our proposed scheme:

New public park Wildflower meadow

Community orchard New footpaths The Community Park

Our proposed new community facilities include a community hall for the benefit of new and existing Our proposals for residents at Longford Park. The building will feature a large hall, office space and meeting rooms. There will a community centre also be a youth wing, with a smaller hall and a coffee bar. There will also be two outdoor garden areas. We welcome at Longford Park your comments on the suggested layout. Your feedback will be used to help us progress our designs as we finalise our planning application.

Garden Area Garden Area Elevation A Main Youth Elevation B Elevation C Elevation D Entrance Wing Entrance

Key facts about our proposed scheme:

New community hall Youth wing with coffee bar

Meeting rooms Outdoor space The Community Park

The images below show our plans for the proposed sports pavilion. This will be located alongside new sports Our proposals for a pitches and will feature four team changing rooms, two changing rooms for officials, a kitchen area, new sports pavilion a first aid room and storage for sports equipment. We welcome your comments on the suggested layout. at Longford Park Your feedback will be used to help us progress our designs as we finalise our planning application.

Key facts about our proposed scheme:

New sports pavilion Four team changing rooms

Located alongside new sports pitches Storage for sports equipment

JOB NUMBER TITLE PG VERSION DATE Size at 100% XTWX1189 Longford Park Community Board 4 1 1 03/07/2014 A1P @ 100% DESIGNER Org A/W A/W AMENDS XX DS DS, DS C: DATE: About Our Scheme

The image below shows our masterplan for phase 2 About our of our residential development at Longford Park. Construction is already underway on the new homes proposals for in phase 1 of the development, and we have now submitted a reserved matters planning application for phase 2 of residential the second phase of homes. This phase will deliver 277 new homes, including 83 properties allocated as development affordable housing. You will find further details about phase 2 on the following exhibition board.

Key facts about our proposed scheme:

Traditional property design in keeping with local area Public open space to the north

Mix of houses and apartments Homes will border to site allocated for a primary school

83 affordable homes New local centre in the south-western corner About Our Scheme

About our New homes We have submitted a reserved matters planning proposals for application for phase 2 of our residential development at Longford Park, This phase will deliver 277 new homes, including a mix of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and phase 2 of residential 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses, which will provide a balanced community. The proposed new homes development will be traditional in design and in keeping with local building styles and materials, as illustrated in the artist’s impression below.

Affordable housing 83 of the new homes in phase 2 of Longford Park will be provided as affordable housing. Affordable housing provision is likely to comprise a mixture of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes to be made available for social rent and shared ownership through a local housing association.

Parking provision Residents’ car parking within our proposed development will largely take the form of garages, driveways and allocated off-street parking spaces. There will be a number of designated visitors’ spaces.

Landscaping and open space This phase of residential development will feature a large area of public open space to the north of the site, providing opportunities for recreation and play for both existing and new residents.

Local amenities The new homes in phase 2 will border the site allocated for a new primary school as part of the overall Longford Park development, while a local centre with a number of shops will be located in the south-western corner of this site.

Key facts about our proposed scheme:

Traditional property design in keeping with local area Public open space to the north

Mix of houses and apartments Homes will border the site allocated for a primary school

83 affordable homes New local centre in the south-western corner About

Information about our company, who we are and what we do

Taylor Wimpey was formed by the merger of and in 2007. We are able to draw upon experience and best practice gathered over a history dating back to the 19th Century. Today we are one of the largest homebuilders in the UK, completing over 11,000 homes each year. Planning sustainable communities

We want our developments to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. We understand the importance of stimulating strong, vibrant and healthy communities while protecting and improving the natural, built and historic environment.

More than building homes Engaging with local people

We build roads and junctions, sewers and utilities that link our developments We are committed to working with local people, community groups and with the surrounding areas. Where needed we provide community facilities local authorities during the planning phase and aim to keep them up to such as schools, doctor’s surgeries, shops and offices, bus stops and even date with our activities and progress during construction. We aim to plan railway stations, as well as much needed affordable homes. Such provision and design developments that balance the demands of our business with can help meet the day-to-day needs of the people living on, or near, providing for the needs of our residents and their communities. our developments.

Green spaces “Our aim is to be the nation’s leading residential We design landscaping and open space to provide an attractive and safe developer for creating value and delivering quality. setting for homes, recreational space for residents, and habitats for plants and wildlife. Green spaces could include tree or hedgerow planting, We are passionate about working with local people, playgrounds or sports pitches. businesses, local authorities and our customers to build aspirational homes”. Energy efficient homes

We look to reduce the energy demand of our homes by improving wall and roof insulation. In some cases we may also fit more complex technologies. This means that residents benefit from energy bill savings while their long For more information, visit: term maintenance burden and costs are kept to a minimum. about.taylorwimpey.co.uk

Taylor Wimpey lays the foundations for thriving communities

We completed In 2013, through We provide public Landscaping 11,696 homes in planning transport, road and open space, 2013, of which obligations, we improvements including play 2,124 (about 18%) invested over and education areas and sports were affordable £225m in the areas facilities on many pitches, provide the homes. in which we built. developments. structure to many of our developments. About Bovis Homes

Information about our company, who we are and what we do

Bovis Homes are one of the UK’s leading housebuilders with a proud reputation for the quality of our homes, high specification and dedicated customer service.

We create new, sustainable neighbourhoods across and Wales, with a portfolio of properties ranging from one and two bedroom properties ideal for first-time buyers, to larger five and six bedroom family houses. The design and construction of our homes blends tradition with innovation, creating quality developments with contemporary living standards. The designs of the homes and the materials used reflect the company’s drive for sustainability and energy efficiency, as we look to create properties to be proud of and thriving communities. Our company was founded in London in 1885 and we have since expanded our operations across England and Wales, becoming a PLC in 1997 and joining the FTSE 250. Bovis Homes is also a member of the FTSE4Good index, which recognises companies’ commitment to responsible environmental management. We undertake the full range of housing development activities, from the purchasing of the land through to the building of the homes and the after-care service for our customers. We employ specialists from a broad range of disciplines, which means we have extensive in-house experience and expertise at our disposal to see housing projects of all sizes through from start to finish. Consulting with individuals or groups who have an interest in what we do is a key part of the way we work. We look to be open and transparent in the way we communicate, building trust as we build our homes. We aim to be a good neighbour in the locations where we work and it is important to us to keep open lines of communication with the local community. By discussing our proposals with local people For more information, visit: and determining their needs at an early stage, they have the opportunity to help shape development in their area. bovishomes.co.uk

Bovis Homes building sustainable new parts of the community

The sustainability of our developments is always a key issue that we tackle early in the project. We’ve reduced our carbon footprint at Bovis Homes by strengthening our commitment to recycling and cutting down on any waste that is produced during the building process, and also by designing features into our homes that will help reduce water and energy use. About Barratt Homes

Information about our company, who we are and what we do

Barratt Developments was established in 1958 and has since become Britain’s best known housebuilder. Barratt Homes acquired David Wilson Homes in 2007.

The company prides itself in providing the highest standard of construction, design and customer service and offers a range of homes including first-time buyer, family homes, luxury penthouses, plus homes for rent and shared ownership.

For the fifth year running, Barratt Homes is officially the highest quality major national housebuilder, having been awarded an exclusive ‘5 Star Housebuilder Award’ by the .

This award is the result of recommendations from 32,137 customers as well as our superior build quality, so we’re especially proud to be the only major national housebuilder to be awarded this accreditation – five years straight. The award is extra assurance that you can expect the best quality build when you choose a Barratt home. For more information, visit: barratthomes.co.uk

Barratt Homes Barratt Group is the UK’s best known housebuilder and sold 13,663 homes in the year to June 2013, making it the biggest housebuilder by volume. In March 2014, Barratt Group was confirmed as meriting the maximum five star official rating after 32,137 new home buyers took part in the annual Home Builders Federation customer satisfaction survey. This is the fifth year running that Barratt has won a five star rating for customer satisfaction – the only major national housebuilder ever to do so. In 2013, site managers working for Barratt won a record breaking 102 awards for quality workmanship in the NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards. This is the highest number ever won by a single company since the competition began in 1980. The Government's target of zero carbon emissions from all new homes by 2016 is creating a revolution in building methods and Barratt, a founder member of the UK Green Building Council, is pioneering the use of new construction techniques, materials and technologies. Next Steps

What we would like from you, and what you can expect from us

Once you have had an opportunity to look at our scheme proposals, please do talk to us and ask any questions you may have, and feel free to fill in one of the feedback forms provided.

Your views are important to help us develop our scheme and are very much appreciated. We will review all comments received as we finalise our proposals before submitting a formal planning application in the near future.

At that time the council will write to local people again, giving details of the application and providing an opportunity for you to make further comments.

Please leave completed feedback forms with a member of the project team today, or post to the following address: Longford Park Plans Webb Associates, 22 The Point, Market Harborough , LE16 7QU Alternatively, you can email your comments to: [email protected] You can also submit your comments online by visiting our consultation website at: taylorwimpey.co.uk/longford-park-plans All feedback should be returned by Tuesday 29th July 2014

Thank you for attending today, your views make a real difference

Key facts about Longford Park:

The provision of over The provision of a new 1000 new homes to the public park, community Cherwell District centre and sports pavilion

The provision of community Regenerating the North facilities to the local area Eastern side of Banbury