Vision

Overview of the proposal

• A mixture of up to 210 high quality, energy efficient new homes, including starter homes, family homes and bungalows. 35% of the homes will be classed as affordable too.

• Sustainable design with energy efficient materials, air source heat pumps and EV charging.

• High quality design informed by the Thurston Character Assessment.

• Biodiversity enhancements that include native tree and shrub planting, wildflower meadows, bird and bat boxes, reptile hibernacula and wildlife foraging corridors.

• Sustainable drainage features designed to cope with a 1 in 100 year flood event plus allowances for climate change.

• Improvements to connectivity and a car club to help encourage sustainable travel. Plus the retention and enhancement of Public Rights of Way.

• Proportionate financial contributions to invest in the expansion of local services, as agreed through the outline planning permission.

• Green open space provision that is in excess of planning requirements to include an Equipped Area of Play that supports safe play for children of all ages.

• Covered cycle parking and a car club on site. Car parking to be provided in line with The Suffolk Guidance for Parking.

• Space for a mini orchard or a community food growing area.