Placemaking
Amenity space is integrated throughout the development to reinforce its role as both a place of employment and a place for people, supporting wellbeing and helping to create a more attractive and balanced environment. The approach is green infrastructure-led, with landscape and ecology forming a structuring framework for the entire masterplan rather than being treated as secondary features.
Rather than being concentrated in a single location, green infrastructure is distributed across the site to ensure it is accessible and connected to everyday use.
A Green Infrastructure
Led Development
The development is structured around a network of green infrastructure, ensuring that at least one area of amenity space is located within easy reach of each unit. This creates a more inclusive and usable environment for occupiers and supports day-to-day wellbeing.
Key elements include:
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Integration of pedestrian and cycle routes within landscaped corridors
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A network of attenuation ponds and swales providing both drainage and biodiversity benefits
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A reduction in hardstanding where possible, with increased use of permeable surfaces
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A strong landscape framework that helps define the site and maintain a positive relationship with the surrounding rural edge
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A long-term management strategy to ensure the continued success of green infrastructure
Amenity Spaces and Wellbeing
A series of high-quality amenity spaces are incorporated along the internal street network, providing opportunities for people to spend time outdoors in a landscaped setting. These areas will include seating and informal social spaces, helping to improve the overall experience of the development. Amenity spaces are carefully located to respond to site levels and landscape features, creating comfortable and sheltered environments where possible. This includes the potential for safe, sunken landscaped areas that feel more private and sheltered while remaining visually connected to the wider site.
Landscape and Connectivity
The landscape strategy is designed to integrate the development into its wider context and strengthen connections beyond the site boundary.
Key principles include:
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A landscape-led approach to site boundaries, reinforcing screening and softening visual impacts
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Enhanced integration with the surrounding environment, including links towards Public Rights of Way (PROW)
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Use of landscape features to structure movement and guide pedestrian and cycle routes
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Opportunities for features such as a boardwalk, enhancing interaction with green and wetland areas
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