TECHNICAL DETAILS
FLOOD RISK
The site has been reviewed from a flood risk perspective, given the areas of elevated flood risk towards its western edge. Residential development has therefore been directed away from the areas of greater risk, along with mitigation and resilience measures incorporated into the design of each dwelling. A detailed flood risk assessment and drainage strategy is to support the planning application.
HERITAGE
The design of the development has taken into account the sensitive heritage designations, being within the Olveston Conservation Area and in relation to nearby listed buildings. A heritage assessment and groundworks survey for below ground heritage is to be carried out and will be submitted to support the future application for planning permission.
ECOLOGICAL & LANDSCAPE
The site has also been subject to detailed assessment in ecological and landscape terms to ensure the development provides suitable mitigation and enhancement, including a net gain for biodiversity. The appropriate ecological surveys are to be carried out to support the future planning submission, as well as a detailed landscaping plan, given the sensitivity of the area. This will ensure that biodiversity on the site is increased post-development as well as providing a significant net gain in green space.
ENERGY
Properties will be designed to respond to current climate change priorities, including achieving a high standard of energy efficiency, providing on-plot EV charging points and incorporating water saving and renewable technologies wherever possible.
PLANNING APPLICATION
The planning application will be supported by a comprehensive suite of plans, technical reports and information, including a statement addressing the planning considerations as relevant, taking into account local and national planning policy considerations along with the demonstrated unmet need for family dwellings in the area and in the district.
We have sought pre-application advice from the Local Planning Authority, South Gloucestershire Council, which has informed the emerging proposals and the information to accompany a planning application. We see positive engagement with the local community as a key component of this pre-submission stage, and therefore hope to obtain local views to reflect upon in a similar way.