About our development www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/smartsroad

This exhibition gives you the chance to view and comment on our proposals for a new residential development, along with public open space, on land off Smarts Road Bedworth. The principle of residential development at this site – as well as means of access off Smarts Road – was established in April 2014, with outline Welcome to our planning permission granted by and Bedworth Borough Council (NBBC). public consultation We are proposing to submit planning proposals to NBBC in the near future, and you can help to shape our emerging scheme by providing us with your feedback on our proposed design details, housetypes and development layout. All comments will be taken into consideration as our plans are finalised.

About the site Planning background The proposed development site, outlined in red on the location plan Outline planning permission for a residential development and above, is currently used for agricultural purposes and covers an area means of access at the site was granted by NBBC in April 2014, of 4.3 hectares (10.7 acres). following a planning application submission by William David Homes in March 2012. The site is located to the south of Smarts Road, east of the A444 Bedworth Bypass and north of an existing residential area. Existing access is provided from Smarts Road.

Key Facts:

Taylor Wimpey is preparing proposals for a new residential The site is located to the south of Smarts Road, east of the development. A444 Bedworth Bypass and north of an existing residential area.

The proposed development site covers an area of 4.3 hectares The site already benefits from outline planning permission for (10.7 acres). a residential development, including access. Development proposal www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/smartsroad

In December 2011, William Davis Homes hosted a consultation event to showcase its plans to deliver new homes on the site off Smarts Road, and to give local people a chance to have How our proposals their say.

Outline planning permission was granted in April 2014 and have evolved Taylor Wimpey has since drawn up detailed proposals for a residential development at the site.

You said... We listened The previous public consultation exercise presented some very useful feedback and we have used these comments to help us shape our proposals, making a number of changes in response to the issues which were raised. The following principal issues and queries were raised during the public consultation and our response is set out:

“Can an additional access point be provided off Rectory Drive?” “Do your proposals include any drainage improvements to Unfortunately, we are not able to provide access off Rectory Drive Smarts Road underneath the A444?” because there is a third party land owner who controls a strip of Our plans include mitigation measures and sustainable drainage land that prevents the additional access link. systems (SuDS) to manage the runoff rate and volume following the proposed development of the site, in order to prevent an adverse impact on flood risk over the site and to surrounding areas. This includes works to improve the drainage and alleviate flooding under the bridge over the A444. “How will the construction traffic be managed?” Should our plans be approved, a Construction Management Plan will be agreed with NBBC prior to commencement on site. This will determine appropriate measures to ensure that the impact of the construction process on neighbouring residents is minimised, including an approved route to the site for construction traffic, site operating hours, parking arrangements for site staff and measures to control dust, dirt, noise and light pollution during the build phase.

“Can you provide details about the drainage systems and flood mitigation measures you propose?” The sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) we propose to use include measures such as attenuation basins (balancing ponds), swales and permeable paving.

“Have you considered the noise impact from traffic along the A444 Bedworth Bypass?” Surveys have been undertaken to establish the noise conditions and an updated noise assessment will be undertaken as part of our proposals, which will assess the need for upgraded acoustic ventilation. Site considerations www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/smartsroad

Before we start designing a new scheme, we complete Information about an assessment of the site and the surrounding area as they are at the time. We record those features and the site we need to we will take them into account in our design. All of the relevant considerations, whether they influence the way our scheme will have to be designed or give us a real take into account opportunity to make the most of a particular feature, are shown here.

The key characteristics of the development site and its surroundings which we are considering as part of our proposals.

Things to think about

Vehicular access is limited to Smarts Road. Opportunity to upgrade access into Bedworth Rugby Club.

Retain existing boundary hedgerows and trees where possible. Potential to provide a linear open space alongside the .

Noise buffer required along the A444 to the west of the site. About our development www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/smartsroad

Key Facts: • Direct access to the site off Smarts Road along the Information about northern boundary. • Sufficient parking with many plots to feature private the site we need to driveways with garages. • Easy access by foot to local services/facilities, bus and rail services. take into account • Mitigation measures to be agreed with NBBC to avoid adverse noise levels.

Transport Noise Any potential impact of the development proposals on the local area Surveys have been undertaken to establish the noise conditions across has been carefully considered throughout the design process and the site, off Smarts Road. The main source of environmental noise is road through discussions with NBBC and County Council traffic along the A444 Bedworth Bypass, situated to the west. (the Local Highways Authority). Access into the proposed development A noise assessment was conducted approximately 5m from the off Smarts Road has already been established as part of the outline carriageway edge to determine levels of road traffic noise. Findings show planning permission granted by NBBC in April 2014. that the majority of the site falls into Noise Exposure Category (NEC) A, The proposed scheme will be directly accessed off Smarts Road which with a small band of the site to the west falling into NEC B and NEC C. will potentially be realigned into the site. It is also proposed that the It is considered that any noise issues can be adequately overcome access to Bedworth Rugby Club, positioned to the north of the site, through careful design and the use of appropriate mitigation measures, will be improved with a dedicated priority junction provided onto as agreed with the environmental health department at NBBC based on the realigned Smarts Road. the predicted noise levels. The proposed development site is in a sustainable location with good Firstly, no residential development is proposed within 17m of the site connections into the existing footway network, providing accessibility boundary (the part of the site which falls into NEC C). This will provide a to the nearby local services/facilities, bus and rail services. landscape buffer along the western boundary, and through careful design The nearest bus stops are located within walking distance from and the use of appropriate mitigation measures, it is considered that a the proposed new development, to the east of the site on Rectory Road good level of residential amenity for future residents can be maintained. and to the west on Goodyers End Lane and Heath Road. Bus services Additional measures include the provision of appropriate glazing and from these stops provide links to Nuneaton, and , as ventilation systems. well as local employment areas. A new noise assessment will be undertaken as part of our forthcoming Bedworth rail station is less than 2km away, offering London Midland proposals, which will assess the need for acoustic ventilation. Train services to Nuneaton and Coventry, which provide connections to London, and Crewe. The proposed scheme accommodates sufficient parking for residents of the site, and complies with NBBC’s car parking standards for new residential developments. Many of the houses will have private driveways with garages, to help ensure that all parking for new residents is contained within the development. About our development www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/smartsroad

Information about the site we need to take into account

Ecology Flood risk and drainage Results from a phase 1 habitat survey conclude that the proposed site The proposed development lies adjacent to the River Sowe, which supports a range of habitats of local nature conservation value. These flows along the south and east boundaries. habitats are limited to the boundaries of the site and in particular, along the River Sowe which is likely to act as a green corridor providing an The majority of the site lies within Flood Zone 2, comprising land attractive environment for wildlife such as commuting bats, nesting and which has between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 annual probability foraging birds. In order to protect this area, an 8m buffer zone from the of river flooding. There is an area that lies within Flood Zone 3a, river will be incorporated into the design. comprising land which has a 1 in 100 or greater annual probability of river flooding. The proposed development, however, will sit within There is no evidence of great crested newts, badgers, otters or water Flood Zone 2 and will not encroach into Flood Zone 3a. voles at the site and existing trees have little potential to support roosting bats. There was some evidence of nesting birds found along Our scheme poses no additional risk to upstream properties and the site boundaries. no material effect on the floodplain and therefore no anticipated detrimental effects on downstream properties. Surface water runoff Existing trees will be largely retained and enhanced as part of the from the site will be restricted to the Greenfield runoff and attenuation scheme to minimise the impact of development on adjoining land and provided, prior to discharge into the River Sowe. help give a sense of maturity. Areas of public open space – including a balancing pond – will be designed to deliver a diverse range of benefits A sequential test has been carried out for this proposed development for both people and wildlife. and concluded that the site is deemed ‘acceptable’ for residential development and has been accepted by the local authority and the Environment Agency.

The surface water drainage strategy for the site will include mitigation measures and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). This includes two balancing ponds within the development.

Works to provide the access into the development will include improvements to the existing drainage network, while we will also help to alleviate flooding under the bridge over the A444.

Key Facts:

A phase 1 habitat survey has been conducted to assess the site’s Areas of public open space – including two balancing ponds – ecological value. will be created.

Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) will be introduced to Existing trees will be largely retained and enhanced where possible. manage surface water runoff. Development proposal www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/smartsroad

The image below shows our layout plan for our proposed development. It is intended as a general guide to show you how Our proposed the properties, open space and internal roads could be arranged. We welcome your comments on the suggested layout. Your layout feedback will be used to help us progress our designs as we finalise our proposals.

Key Facts:

Residential development. Areas of public open space.

25% affordable housing. Vehicle access from Smarts Road. About our development www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/smartsroad

Our proposed scheme seeks to create a high-quality development that can fulfil the local need for market and affordable housing while respecting the character About our and heritage of the surrounding area. The images below illustrate how our proposed new proposals homes could look, showing examples of some of the architectural styles, features and building materials we are proposing to use. We welcome your comments on our proposed property designs.

An artist’s impression of how the new homes could look at our proposed development.

The Ardingham The Canford

The Clifford The Lydford

Key Facts:

Mainly 2-storey housetypes with one 2.5-storey (2 storeys with A mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties. rooms in the roof) housetype.

Terraced, semi-detached and detached houses. Sensitive design to suit the character of the local area. About Taylor Wimpey

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

This image shows our development in Bristol.

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 13,000 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 We build roads and junctions, sewers and utilities that link our Engaging with local people developments with the surrounding areas. Where needed we provide We are committed to working with local people, community groups and community facilities such as schools, doctor’s surgeries, shops and local authorities during the planning phase and aim to keep them up to offices, bus stops and even railway stations, as well as much needed date with our activities and progress during construction. We aim to plan affordable homes. Such provision can help meet the day-to-day needs of and design developments that balance the demands of our business with the people living on, or near, our developments. providing for the needs of our residents and their communities. Green spaces “Our aim is to be the We design landscaping and open space to provide an attractive and safe nation’s leading residential setting for homes, recreational space for residents, and habitats for plants developer for creating value and wildlife. Green spaces could include tree or hedgerow planting, and delivering quality. We are playgrounds or sports pitches. passionate about working with Energy efficient homes local people, businesses, For more information, visit: We look to reduce the energy demand of our homes by improving wall and local authorities and our taylorwimpey.co.uk roof insulation. In some cases we may also fit more complex technologies. customers to build This means that residents benefit from energy bill savings while their aspirational homes”. long term maintenance burden and costs are kept to a minimum.

Taylor Wimpey lays the foundations for thriving communities

We completed In 2015, through We provide public Landscaping 13,341 homes in planning obligations, transport, road and open space, 2015, of which 19% we invested £335m improvements and including play areas were affordable in the areas in which education facilities on and sports pitches, homes. we built. many developments. provide the structure to many of our developments. Next steps www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/smartsroad

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

Once you have had the opportunity to look at our 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 formal planning in the near future.

Please leave completed feedback forms with a member of the project team today, or post to the following address: Bedworth Consultation Webb Associates Public Relations 22 The Point, Market Harborough Leicestershire, LE16 7QU

Alternatively, you can email your comments to: [email protected]

You can also submit your comments online at: www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/smartsroad

All feedback should be returned by Wednesday 15th March 2017. This image shows our development in Telford.

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

What is Taylor Wimpey already doing in your area?

Taylor Wimpey has a successful track record of building high-quality new homes across Warwickshire. The following developments are now open around the county: • Priory Walk, • The Redwoods, Warwick • Lilley Meadow, • Midsummer Park, Stratford-upon-Avon