LAND OFF STORRIDGE ROAD
WESTBURY
Providing approximately 200 new homes and public open space for the community of Westbury
The Growth Of Westbury
Historic maps of Westbury show how the settlement has grown since 1904, and has changed significantly as the population continued to grow. We see the proposed development at land off Storridge Road as a logical continuation of the settlement's historic growth pattern.
Our Vision And Plans
The site is shown edged red on the plans below.
The Development Framework Plan shows how the site could be developed and identifies the areas that we think are capable of accommodating new homes and those that will form areas of new public open space. The Plan takes into consideration the constraints and opportunities for development that were identified through our initial assessments.
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Community Benefits
Green Spaces
The development will include new areas of publicly accessible green space. These open areas will include new tree and hedgerow planting, footpaths and the provision of allotments.
Play Areas
Our proposals will provide a fully equipped children's play space to cater for a range of ages.
This will be located in a safe and accessible location in the development for all to enjoy. The play area will be available to new as well as existing residents of Westbury.
Community Footpaths
Extensive footpaths will be provided within a high quality landscape setting for residents to enjoy. These will help to connect the new development to the existing settlement.
Local Services and Facilities
Local businesses are likely to benefit from the additional custom that the development will generate.
Often people are concerned that the proposed development will put pressure on local services. As a result, financial contributions will be made where there is a need to increase capacity in these services.
Employment Opportunities
Our scheme will contribute to building a strong and competitive local economy, supporting growth and job opportunities in Westbury throughout the build period of the site for those seeking employment in construction and beyond.
Housing for All
Our proposals will provide a range of houses which meet the housing need in Westbury.
Alongside market housing, the development will also provide up to 40% affordable homes, which will allow those such as first-time buyers greater scope to remain in the area.
Environment
Our proposals aim to provide places for people to live that are considerate to the environment and will promote the wellbeing of existing and future residents in Westbury.
Economic Benefits
Wiltshire Council will benefit from substantial financial payments in relation to the New Homes Bonus and Council Tax payments generated as a direct result of the scheme.
Allotments
Provision of new allotments allows new and existing residents to sustainably grow their own food, whilst also enriching local biodiversity and personal wellbeing.
Ecological Enhancements
With the creation of new homes and gardens and the introduction of new trees and hedgerows, the living environment will be enhanced for the benefit of residents and wildlife alike.
Planning Application And Project Status
An outline planning application has now been submitted to Wiltshire Council.
An outline planning application seeks permission for the principle of development on the site. More detailed considerations such as the appearance of the dwellings or landscaping and planting plans will be subject to a further planning application known as 'Reserved Matters'.
All comments submitted during this public consultation have been considered as part of the application. A summary of the feedback received through this consultation can be found in the submitted Statement of Community Involvement.
To view this and other supporting documents, click on the web-link in the box below. You can also check back here for further updates.
Please click here to view the planning application on Wiltshire Council's website.
Application Reference: PL/2022/09842
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FAQs
What impact will it have on our environment?
The development will achieve a net gain in the biodiversity of the site. This will be achieved by a number of initiatives including new native planting, introduction of a sustainable drainage pond and the active management of all areas of open space. Our proposals can provide sustained benefits to new and existing residents through the provision of new public green spaces that are accessible for everyone to connect with and benefit from.
A specialist consultant team has been appointed to survey the proposed site's sensitivity to development, ensuring that we have comprehensively evaluated the site for ecology and wildlife and have guarded the habitats of protected species.
Will our local services and infrastructure be able to cope?
Often people are concerned that new development will put additional pressure on local services and infrastructure. Where there is a need to increase capacity in order to accommodate residents for our proposed development, we will make financial contributions to facilitate additional capacity.
The need for and quantum of such contributions will be ascertained along with the statutory consultees involved in the application process.
What would this mean for the local economy?
The proposed development has the potential to significantly boost local spending. Local businesses are likely to benefit from the additional custom that the development will generate, which will in-turn contribute towards the future viability of these services. The development will also generate the need for approximately 189 full time construction jobs and 206 indirect jobs.
The proposed development will be subject to an infrastructure tax known as a Community Infrastructure Levy or CIL. 15% of this tax receipt will be given directly to Heywood and Hawkeridge Parish Council to spend on local infrastructure projects within the parish. This equates to approximately £199,455.
Will our roads be able to cope?
There are often concerns associated with the impact of increased traffic as a result of a proposed development. Our specialist highways consultants work with your local highways authority, Wiltshire County Council, to ensure that the development can be accommodated, taking into account any required improvements to increase capacity at key junctions in the road network.
We will also be putting in place a Travel Plan which will seek to encourage new residents to travel by public transport or on foot or by bike where possible.
Will it increase the risk of flooding?
We conduct in depth research into the risk of flooding and mitigate any risk identified.
Our surface water strategy is to ensure that no more water runs off the site post development than currently is the case. This will be achieved through creating basins on site to hold surface water run-off before controlling the release of this water into the existing drainage network at a rate agreed with your local flood authority.
What kind of houses will be provided?
The proposed development will provide a mix of sizes and types of housing, catering for all members of the community.
Alongside a range of open market housing for purchase, the development will also provide affordable homes which will allow those such as first-time buyers or on a lower income greater scope to own or rent their own home. The exact mix of house sizes and tenures will be agreed in negotiation with your local authority housing team.
