Written answer

What measures will the developer implement to mitigate the risks of negative environmental impacts of the development, particularly in terms of flooding and biodiversity, and how will they ensure that the project contributes positively to the local environment?

The Sustainable Drainage System design (SuDs) has been sized to accommodate a 1 in 100 year storm event and allow a 40% uplift for climate change.  It contains features such as; Green Roofs, underground attenuation crates and flow restriction which means that surface water will enter the storm drains at an equivalent rate as if it were a green field.

The site achieves greater than a 10% increase in Biodiversity Net Gain, exceeds the requirements for Urban Greening and has been subject to a full Ecological Assessment to mitigate any risk to existing wildlife.

Special Public Meeting – 23 Oct 2024
Introduction & Welcome (3 min 43 sec)
Developer’s presentation: overview of plans (11 min 53 sec)
Q1 – Parking (2 min 14 sec)
Q2a – Access during construction (2 min 55 sec)
Q2b – Access after construction (2 min 50 sec)
Q3 – Consideration for deliveries (4 min 45 sec)
Q4 – Proximity to existing homes (3 min 37 sec)
Q5 – Design of new buildings (3 min 55 sec)
Q6 – Private amenity space (2 min 46 sec)
Q7 – Listed building restoration (4 min 51 sec)
Q8 – Affordable housing (2 min 46 sec)
Q9 – Environment and flooding (4 min 33 sec)
Q10 – New infrastructure (3 min 36 sec)
Q11 – Timescales (1 min 31 sec)
Public Q&A session (1 hour 1 minute)