Our Proposals
Landscape & Ecology
Enhancing the landscape and creating green infrastructure has been at the heart of the development approach.
Our proposals incorporate a wide range of land uses and habitat types, including Site of Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), Public Amenity Space, Private Gardens, Public Parks, and Orchards.
The purpose is to create a vibrant, and inviting garden community rooted in the local landscape allowing people and nature to thrive together.
The SANG
The Site will see the creation of a new 9.2ha Site of Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), incorporating 4.2km of circular walking routes, which connect to a further 2.4km of new onsite walks which pass through a further 3.5ha of semi-natural greenspace, parks and gardens, and amenity areas.
Landscape Design Principles
Increased biodiversity
Delivering a landscape which contributes to a net gain in biodiversity, retaining and enhancing existing ecosystems.
Integrated green and blue infrastructure
An integrated approach to tackle issues of water neutrality.
Accessibility and inclusivity
Creating an accessible landscape that provides opportunities for all users, with strong links to the wider landscape.
Nature recovery networks
Incorporating ecological networks into the landscape strategy for the site, delivering a network of valuable connected habitats.
People, place and nature
Delivering an environment that is loved and appreciated by residents, and which has its own distinct character.
Sustainability
Create a sustainable and resilient landscape that can meet the challenges of the future.
Community enhancement
Delivering a landscape that enhances the wellbeing of the community, bringing people together.
Edible landscapes and community gardens
Deliver public benefit through the creation of interactive landscapes.
Landscape Features
The westernmost section of the site retained as a landscape buffer, providing separation between Send Marsh, and Papercourt SSSI and the new development.
A walkable community through enhanced Public Rights of Ways and improved connectivity and accessibility to natural assets. Potential for a 2.5 km circular walking route.
Large linear parks and green infrastructure networks promoting biodiversity and allow both people and nature to thrive.
Substantial play space of 0.64ha in a mix of equipped and informal play spaces, spread throughout the site. A key focus of the play strategy will be to utilise playful routes and trails, play on the way, public art and edible landscapes to activate these spaces.
Landscape Strategy Plan
