Natural Environment

The site contains ponds, a brook, hedgerows, woodland, a dismantled railway and natural habitats which can be retained and enhanced to shape the location and character of new neighbourhoods.

New and existing open spaces formed of high-quality landscape and waterscape features will be available and accessible for all ages and abilities.

Places and spaces will be available to everyone ensuring that the physical environment is accessible and easy to navigate, including for people with dementia, so it is easy to access, understand and enjoy.

Creative use of water will reinforce a distinctive sense of place, provide open spaces for recreation and biodiversity and reduce stormwater and flooding risks.

Opportunities to enhance existing habitats and to create new habitats that will be visually attractive and encourage wildlife and which can be enjoyed by residents, workers and visitors and deliver net biodiversity gain.