Plans revealed to redevelop Bowbridge Garage site in Derby
Matthew Montague Architects has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the former Bowbridge Garage Site on the Ashbourne Road, Derby.
The plans to redevelop the site include the demolition of the existing bungalow, café, petrol station and garage and the proposed plans are for the construction of a new garage and 22 new homes.
The master plan has been developed to maximise the potential of the brownfield site in a ‘farm building’ style. The proposed new houses will be a mixture of two and three storey detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, offering accommodation with a mixture of 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms.
The Bowbridge site is a former petrol station and café which has been in decline for a number of years. The petrol station ceased trading in 2013 and has been unoccupied since, while the café has also struggled to remain open. There is also a small bungalow and a successful MOT garage; however, says Matthew Montague, the garage requires “significant” enhancement to continue functioning effectively.
A spokesperson for Matthew Montague told TheBusinessDesk.com: “Initial consultations with Amber Valley Borough Council regarding the potential for the site proved positive. The pre-application submission was viewed favourably as it was felt that it offered attractive housing on an unattractive brownfield site within close proximity of good service routes and local amenities. The proposed scheme to retain employment on the site, in terms of the new garage was also viewed positively.
“Extensive consultations have also been undertaken including geo-tech, heritage, Landscape visual impact and ecological surveys to fully consider the impact of the creation of the 22 new homes and MOT service garage.
“We expect to hear a decision from the local authority planning department mid-2018.”
