Key Benefits

Benefit 1.

Optimisation of an existing housing allocation to ensure efficient use of land (as required by national policy and in the interests of sustainability), which will help to reduce pressure for more land to be allocated for housing in the review of the Local Plan and WNP.

Benefit 2.

Up to 55 new homes, which are much needed, and which will be built using the latest sustainable construction methods (including renewable energy technology) to ensure energy and water efficiency.

Benefit 3.

Up to 22 of the new homes will be in the form of affordable homes. These can include some First Homes which will be offered to local people at a discount.

Benefit 4.

The provision of new homes will provide greater choice of homes within the locality built to modern standards

Benefit 5.

The development will help sustain existing facilities and services in the village and wider locality such as the school, public house, bus service, play areas etc. Some of which will be funded directly by s106 contributions.

Benefit 6.

Increased local employment during the construction phase as well as ongoing with many homes having home offices

Benefit 7.

Generous provision of publicly accessible formal and informal open space.

Benefit 8.

Protection and enhancement of heritage assets.

Benefit 9.

Significantly enhanced biodiversity through the creation of a range of new and improved habitats with the potential dedication of a major part of the site as a Local Green Space.