Benefits
SOCIAL BENEFITS
- A mix of market and affordable homes will be provided to meet the housing needs of the City. 25% of the homes built will be affordable, representing approximately 137 homes across both sites.
- Large areas of high quality and accessible public open space will be provided, and will include children’s play areas and space for informal recreation.
- The existing public rights of way will be retained and enhanced. The new routes will provide access for new and existing residents to local facilities.
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
- New homes to support investment in the local economy as part of a sustainable pattern of development.
- Good connections by all modes of transport to other parts of the City, including investment in the Keresley Link Road, public transport and cycleways in the City.
- A contribution to the local economy and supply chains during construction, followed by additional spending from new residents.
- Financial contributions towards new community facilities, including education and health facilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
- Green corridors along the site’s boundaries will set the new homes within a green framework. Existing landscape features, including trees, hedgerow will be retained and improved.
- Ecological enhancements will maximise biodiversity value and improve wildlife connectivity. Green corridors will create new habitat and movement routes for wildlife around and through the site. New planting will secure a significant increase in tree cover.
- There is an opportunity to deliver a ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’ on site, improving the value of the land for wildlife.