FAQs

35% of the housing delivered as part of the proposals will be affordable housing, which is compliant with Stratford-upon-Avon's local policies.

No, the site is not in the Green Belt.

Any planning permission will be required to make contributions towards local schools and healthcare facilities, if requested This will be discussed with the council and other consultees through the application process, and any necessary contributions can be secured through a Section 106 legal agreement.

Vehicular access to the site will be provided from Gaydon Road via a priority-controlled T-junctions with traffic calming measures installed on Gaydon Road. The development will also enhance the pedestrian and cycle access to the existing Public Right of Way connecting to Plough Lane.

The proposals will meet a policy-compliant mix of parking spaces for each dwelling which is as follows:

•        1 parking space for a one bedroom home

•        2 parking spaces for a two to three bedroom homes

•        3 parking spaces for a four bedroom home

The parking in the proposals will focus on providing parking spaces on private drives but will also include on-street parking. The exact mix will be determined at any future reserved matters planning application.

The site lies within Flood Zone 1, meaning that it is within an area with the lowest probability of flooding at less than 0.1% each year. Subject to a flooding risk assessment and the design process, the drainage strategy is expected to include sustainable drainage systems such as permeable block paving, a swale and a pond.