BACKGROUND

• When we signed the agreement the land was allocated for development within the local plan.

WHAT WE DID

• Completed investigations into the ground conditions, ecology, the roads and drainage, noise and arboriculture, and completed full architectural plans.

• 201 unit scheme was designed.

• Scheme to be applied for with an outline application determining the point of access giving a developer certainty to maximise value of the site for the landowner.

• Even with an allocation, this site would cost the landowner in excess of £275,000 to achieve a planning consent.

• A full viability process is being completed to reduce affordable housing and section 106 contributions to maximise  landowner funds.

THE OUTCOME

• Application due for determination within 18 months of the agreement being signed.