Planning submitted for 40 affordable homes to help with shortfall
Solihull-based Terra has submitted a full planning application for 40 affordable homes with extensive landscaping and Public Open Space, located in the West Oxfordshire village of Aston.
The 5.2-acre site is currently unused pasture land and could see three two-bedroom bungalows, 10 two-bedroom homes, 17 three-bedroom houses, and four four-bedroom houses being developed here.
West Oxfordshire District Council has a current shortfall of 308 affordable homes, which the proposed scheme could help to alleviate.
Terra has undertaken pre-application discussions with the council and two public consultation events have taken place in the village during February and March to gather feedback from local people about the proposals.
Jordan Langdon-Bates, the land and development director for Terra said: “At last count, there were 87 households on the Housing Register who expressed a preference for accommodation within this Civil Parish.
“Meanwhile, the affordable housing shortfall across West Oxfordshire has been rising in recent years and currently stands at over 300 homes. Our proposals can deliver 40 much-needed homes to help to tackle this affordable housing crisis.
“Bird, bat and insect boxes will be included within the plans, to provide a gain in biodiversity and natural habitat creation.”
The proposal will be accessed via Marsh Furlong, which is a new road created as part of a neighbouring development, recently delivered by Mears Homes and Sovereign Housing Association.
Green infrastructure accounts for approximately 40% of the total site area. The development proposals include maintaining and enhancing existing trees and planting, and the creation of new native hedgerows. A large attenuation pond has also been proposed to manage surface water drainage.
Terra currently controls 21 sites, with circa 830 acres of residential land that is capable of delivering 4,300 new homes.
The detailed plans and supporting Design and Access Statement have been produced by BHB Architects. The development opportunity was introduced to Terra by Wantage-based Green & Co Estate Agents, acting on behalf of the landowner.
