KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Access Strategy
The proposed development includes a new vehicular access point off Cadley Lane, providing safe access to the North and South parcels of the site, and improved pedestrian and cycle connections including exploring potential connections to Cadley Park, to the East. There are existing bus stops at the eastern end of Cadley Lane - provision of potential new bus stops on Cadley Lane to serve the development are being explored.
A Transport Assessment will accompany the application, and will examine how the existing sustainable transport infrastructure in and around Swadlincote can be further enhanced to improve the existing connections. The Assessment will also ensure that the proposed development will not cause unacceptable impacts on the road network, whilst ensuring that the development is well connected to the surrounding area for all modes of transport.
Drainage & Flood Risk
The proposals have been carefully designed around the areas of flood risk associated with the local area, particularly areas of flood risk to the West of the site. All structures are proposed to be located outside of the areas of highest flood risk. A full assessment of the flood risk affecting the site will be undertaken, to ensure that the proposals will not impact or exacerbate offsite flood risk.
Surface water will be managed through Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) principles – ensuring that water is attenuated and drained from the site without affecting the wider area. Attenuation basins will provide drainage benefits to the site, whilst encouraging ecological improvements.
Ecology
The proposed development has been informed by a comprehensive suite of ecological surveys. The landscape strategy for the site will be carefully designed, seeking to improve the existing biodiversity on site, with a mix of open space types incorporated into the masterplan.
The masterplan shows areas of green space to be provided as part of the proposed development. This is proposed to include play areas, natural open spaces, and improved public footpath access. The proposed development will seek to incorporate native tree, shrub, and grassland planting where possible to provide high quality and biodiverse public open green space.
It is expected that the proposed development will achieve a 10% net gain on site.