WhERE?
Have we got to
Listening
To your concerns
We have listened to feedback and evolved the scheme in response. Amongst other changes, there will be less warehousing and more biodiversity net gain. See the table below for more.
evolving the scheme
in response to feedback
| Issues | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Scale of Development | Explored potential to create circa 390,000 sq m of new employment space | The employment floorspace has decreased by circa 22% to 302,000 sq m |
| The Proposed Uses | Proposed split of 70:30 for B8 and B2 uses. | Proposed B8 has been reduced by 44% to no more than 50%, and occupiers must meet all three energy criteria |
| Landscape and Visual Impact | Maximum building heights upto 30m | Maximum building heights reduced to 25m. Units opposite the roundhouse to be reduced further |
| Biodiversity | Initial target of at least 10% Biodiversity Net Gain. | 50% increase in biodiversity net gain targeting 15% |
| Highways & Transport | Previous modelling work identified that the network could accommodate the development traffic, with local improvements | Reduced floorspace means fewer traffic movements but local improvements will still be funded |
| The extent and reach of consultation | Initial consultation between Nov 2022 and May 2023, including: website launch, meetings with local councillors and stakeholders, public exhibition | Additional consultation to be carried out with local councillors, stakeholders and members of the community across 2024 |