The design information provided illustrate a variety of design options and precedent images. These images are for illustrative purposes only and are intended to provide a vision of how the site could be developed in the future. The forthcoming outline application seeks outline permission for residential development consisting of between 130-140 dwellings subject to site testing, with all matters reserved except for access and scale. Therefore technical information concerning detailed appearance, layout and landscaping would be subject to subsequent reserved matters applications

The proposal therefore seeks to stablish the principle of development, alongside parameters relating to the site access arrangements and the maximum scale of development.

Vehicular access to the site is proposed via Valley Road, which is a private unadopted road. The Applicant acknowledges that previous planning applications were refused on highway grounds. However, through positive pre-application engagement with the Council, it has been established that these concerns can be addressed through a package of works to Valley Road. These improvements are expected to include resurfacing, provision of kerbed footways, carriageway reconstruction and strengthening, and appropriate drainage measures, amongst other enhancements. The site also provides opportunity to improve access to the reconfigured station through the development.

The development itself will comprise a range of building types and heights, with a maximum height of up to six storeys, and will include a mix of housing typologies such as mews houses and townhouses.

It is anticipated that the scheme will deliver Build-to-Rent (BTR) units, alongside a policy-compliant level of affordable housing. In addition, the scheme will incorporate green infrastructure and deliver a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).

Taken together, the proposals will secure a significant level of environmental betterment for the site.