Proposals
Richborough Estates is preparing an outline planning application for around 80 new family homes on land west of Gaydon Road. The proposals below are subject to a pre-application engagement before finalising and submitting a planning application to Stratford-upon-Avon District Council.
Because this is only an outline planning application, which seeks to agree the development in principle, if it is granted planning permission, it requires another reserved matters planning application in order for the homes to be built. It is at the reserved matters planning application stage where the detailed designs would be presented.
The Site
The site is located west of Gaydon Road and south of the new housing development at Chapple Hyam Avenue. The site is not located within or near the Green Belt.
We recognise that Bishop’s Itchington is a desirable place to live because of its proximity to the M40, vibrant towns such as Stratford and Leamington Spa, and large nearby employers such as Jaguar Land Rover and the MoD.
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Transport
Vehicular access to the site will be provided via Gaydon Road. Pedestrian infrastructure is to be provided that achieves connectivity between the proposed development and the existing pedestrian footway provision adjacent Gaydon Road, which leads towards the local facilities within Bishops Itchington.
It is a five minute walk to the nearest bus stop on Gaydon Road, which is served by five bus routes. These provide services to Leamington Spa, Banbury and nearby local villages. An additional separate pedestrian connection is proposed to be provided between the proposed development and Public Right of Way (130/SM83/3) which leads to a wider network of public rights of way and access onto Plough Lane.
Measures will be put in place to support and promote the use of active and sustainable travel to limit the impact of vehicle traffic. Following discussions with officers at Warwickshire County Council, physical mitigation provided could be provided at local junctions on the site and could be subject to financial contributions to local infrastructure.
As part of the planning application, we will submit a Transport Assessment to understand the impact on local highways. This will be forecast using data from the nationally recognised TRICS database and Census data on key local routes.
Design
At this stage of the design process, the development will include around 80 new family homes, with a mix of bedrooms ranging from one-bedroom to four-bedroom homes. Subject to a landscape assessment, these homes will range from two to two and half storeys.
The future design work will use precedents from nearby existing buildings to reflect the architectural style of South Warwickshire. Subject to discussions with officers at Stratford-upon-Avon District Council, any future reserved matters planning application, which will be prepared in accordance with local policies, will focus on the materials, details and character.
As part of the landscape strategy the design will incorporate a new green space at the south of the site to form a new green southern boundary for Bishop’s Itchington.
Environment
The proposals will aim to achieve a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain in line with the Biodiversity Metric. This will be achieved with new planting, habitat creation and habitat enhancement.
It is anticipated that any removal of hedgerows and other features, will be kept to a minimum due to the open nature of the site and the ability to provide suitable habitat creation and mitigation.
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.
Sustainability
The new homes will be designed to the Future Homes Standard 2025, which will reduce their carbon impact and cut energy bills for future residents. The buildings will be powered electrically, with heating likely to be through air source heat pumps (ASHP’s) and a proportion of the energy demand from solar PV.
To further encourage travelling more sustainably, each new home will include an electric vehicle charging point (EVCP), helping with the switch away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
The development will enable improvements to the existing footways into the town centre and each dwelling will be equipped with secure bicycle storage and electric vehicle charging points.
Gaydon Road is served by five bus routes. These provide services to Leamington Spa, Banbury and nearby local villages.
How can I find out more and have my say?
Freephone 0808 1688 296 to leave a message and a member of the team will call you back.
Email the project team at contact@gaydonroad.co.uk
