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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 construction, 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 Taylor Wimpey Information about our company, who we are and what we do Taylor Wimpey was formed by the merger of George Wimpey and Taylor Woodrow 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.