Sustainability
A design for a greener future
Our plans aim to support healthy living, encourage active travel, protect local wildlife and reduce carbon emissions. This means thinking about sustainability at every scale, from the layout of new green spaces to the design of the homes.
Biodiversity
Working with the landscape
This site today is mostly arable land with relatively limited biodiversity. Our plans offer an opportunity to create a greener, more nature-rich place for people to enjoy.
Our approach includes:
- Protecting existing hedgerows and trees, which are important for birds, bats, hedgehogs and other species.
- Creating new nature areas, including wildflower grassland, ponds, orchards, new trees and shrub planting to support wildlife.
- Safeguarding nearby nature sites, such as Knowle Wet Meadow, which is recognised locally as important for wildlife, and the Grand Union Canal.
- Retaining and improving the site’s green edge, so the development feels open, natural, and well integrated.
A new community park
Green spaces and a sports pitch
A central feature of the development will be a new community park, designed for both people and wildlife. Subject to local views, this area could provide:
- Informal recreation for the benefit of the whole community.
- Ponds and wetland areas, providing opportunities for leaning about nature, helping to manage rainwater naturally and create new habitats.
- Walking and cycling routes that enhance recreational links to the canal and the countryside beyond.
- Sports pitch for informal play and local clubs.
Low-carbon, energy-efficient homes
Future proof homes
Every home will be designed with energy efficient and low-carbon living in mind. This will help reduce running costs for residents and support the transition to a net-zero future.
Our approach includes:
- Energy-efficient design – a fabric-first approach, using high levels of insulation and layouts that make the most of natural daylight to keep homes warm and reduce energy usage.
- Low-carbon technology – solar panels and air source heat pumps will be included across the development to generate renewable energy and cut carbon emissions.
- Efficient water use – water-saving fixtures and systems designed to reduce consumption and improve sustainability.
- Sustainable construction – responsibly sourced materials and measures to reduce waste during construction.
- Future-proofing – homes designed to cope with changing weather patterns, improving climate resilience in the long term.
- EV Charging – every property to be provided with EV charging facilities.
