Projects Roundup

In July 2018, a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published, aimed at releasing more planning consents at a faster pace. This creates an opportunity for Barratt to increase our focus on strategic land. This is land where we secure control via an 'option agreement' – we get the option to buy the land if and when we have secured planning permission. Because we take on the cost and risk of securing planning consent, we are able to buy the land at a lower price. For this issue of Foundations, we got in touch with some of our divisions to find out about the strategic sites they are currently working on.

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Aberdeen North Scotland’s development at Countesswells consists of 128 units with a mixture of three and four bedroom homes. This Barratt branded site forms part of the overall Countesswells masterplan, which will create a new community on the edge of the city boundaries, comprising circa 3000 residential properties along with commercial units and educational facilities. The masterplan called for a range of traditional materials to complement the rural surroundings, with the Barratt product showcasing both brickwork and roughcast finishes throughout.

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20 / PROJECTS ROUN DUP Wilmslow Stanneylands is a high quality scheme by DWH North West, which showcases David Wilson Homes’ latest range of housetypes in a sustainable, natural setting. With mature trees, the River Dean, extensive open areas and a full spectrum of ecological interests retained, this is a unique scheme in this much sought after South Manchester location. Comprising 174 units, the scheme will provide a range of one to four bedroom homes to choose from, ideal for families and young professionals.

Edinburgh Heritage Grange is a major, dual-branded development in the south of Edinburgh, which incorporates a new primary school and local services alongside 633 new homes. The scheme, by our East Scotland division, is scheduled to deliver homes until 2025 and is vital to Edinburgh’s future housing supply. Just 15 minutes from the city centre, residents are able to enjoy all of the city’s benefits close to hand, while being situated in calm surroundings with views of the Pentland Hills.

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Hull Liberty Green created a unique partnership between our Yorkshire East Division and Hull FC, to provide new Rugby League facilities alongside 112 homes. After a difficult planning process and careful negotiation with Sport England, it became clear that the division was creating an ‘oasis’ development nestled alongside existing housing stock. Demand for the Barratt product was exceptional as local residents sought the opportunity to live on a welldesigned, new housing scheme within the heart of their existing community.

Morley At St. Andrew’s View, Yorkshire West have constructed 181 units in the popular market town of Morley, which has easy access via public transport to Leeds city centre. The development includes the enhancement of existing pedestrian links and a well-designed and sensitive landscaping scheme. Public and private spaces are clearly defined, with high levels of natural surveillance over the open spaces. The division has since achieved consent for 210 two, three and four bedroom homes on adjacent land, using the Barratt 2016 product range.

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Leicester New Lubbesthorpe is a new community that will provide circa 4250 homes and include 325 acres of new woodland, open space and parkland, only five miles from Leicester city centre. Phase 1, by North Midlands and East Midlands, has involved the delivery of a bespoke scheme with enhanced elevation and material treatments. The construction of a new bridge over the M1 motorway has improved connectivity between the site and the surrounding area, while a local community hub has already opened its doors.

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Brackley A collaboration between Barratt Northampton and DWH South Midlands helped secure a local plan allocation and consent for 467 homes on the edge of the historic town of Brackley. The site has fantastic transportation links and its edge of town location means that open countryside is on its doorstep. A design code was prepared by the local authority, which resulted in bespoke elevations, chimneys and window details for our standard housetypes, giving the scheme a distinctive local character.

Thornbury DWH South West and Barratt Bristol’s Park Farm development is a local plan allocation for 500 homes, surrounded by beautiful countryside with views of the town’s magnificent Grade I listed Tudor castle. Securing planning permission was far from straightforward in this sensitive location; consent was granted following a close working relationship with the local authority. The approved masterplan features extensive areas of open space, including a country park, cycleways, sports pitches and a maintenance strategy for the adjacent medieval fishponds.

Romsey Kings Chase is a dual-branded development of 275 dwellings by BDW Southampton, on a site allocated for Sport in the Local Plan for more than 20 years. The division had discussions with the local authority to test the idea of residential development being the “enabler” for delivery of a sports led site. Dialogue with local clubs led to a scheme of astro pitches, grass pitches and a sports hub building being agreed. The division is currently promoting Phase 2 and 3 land for up to a further 400 dwellings.

Henfield Following a challenging planning process, permission was granted to our Southern Counties division for 160 units at Bishop Park in Henfield, West Sussex in 2014, with a partial re-plan approved in 2017 for an additional 12 dwellings. The layout utilises Barratt standard product, ranging from one bedroom apartments to five bedroom homes. Its design takes advantage of site features such as providing open space in the central section of the site, with an existing public footpath passing through it and glimpses of the countryside beyond.