The Proposals

Ainscough Strategic Land (ASL) are preparing an outline planning application for approximately 400 – 460 new homes on the site. The proposed development on the site has been informed by a constraints-led masterplanning exercise, and presents the opportunity to support the existing local community through additional housing, public open space and management of the landscape.

The main benefits of the proposals are as follows:

Provision of between 400 and 460 much needed market and affordable homes to address current shortfalls at a type and tenure mix to address local housing needs.
The creation of new and enhanced vehicular accesses from Sibbersfield Lane and a potential secondary access off Greenway are proposed to accommodate the increased anticipated traffic movements, ensuring safe and efficient access to the site.
Extension of the existing Public Rights of Way opening up more of the Site for public access;
A landscape-led approach incorporating tree-lined primary streets, new areas of planting and public open space including play areas for new and existing residents of Farndon.
10% net gain in biodiversity and enhanced ecological value in the form of new habitat creation, incorporating native plants and wildlife ponds into landscaping schemes to provide foraging opportunities and increase availability of aquatic habitats.
Financial contributions to local off-site infrastructure where necessary to mitigate the impacts of the proposed development and the potential to provide a community facility on site if required.

An illustrative concept plan (below) shows the provision of ample public open space to be used by future residents and the wider community, the retention of trees and hedgerows, the planting of additional foliage and provision of new ponds.

MASTERPLAN