A Unique Place

Whetstone Pastures Garden Village will have its own recognisable character, inspired by its history, buildings and landscapes.

Neighbourhoods within the Garden Village will have their own clear identity, reflecting the best of local built development within surrounding settlements but will not be afraid to bring innovative and modern design approaches.

The street network will be easy to navigate, attractive and safe. It will directly connect to important walking and cycling routes, open spaces and other important destinations.

Whetstone Pastures is committed to delivering a beautiful Garden Village. This will be achieved by thinking carefully how settlement is placed into the landscape, designing beautiful streets, squares and parks, and finally delivering beautiful buildings.

Public art and urban design that responds to the site’s history through the creative design of parks, open spaces, key buildings, signage and wayfinding will help create a unique character for the Garden Village.

Buildings will need to adapt and facilitate the changing ways of living, learning and working.

A mixed and balanced community will be supported through delivery of a wide choice of homes to meet local needs in terms of housing types, affordability, designs and tenures. The Garden Village would provide custom and self-build opportunities, accessible homes, homes for all ages including those that require care, homes with workspace, private rented and shared ownership opportunities and flexible homes that are adaptable to changing needs over a lifetime.

The garden village will be designed around health and well being with facilities and amenities within short walking distance of homes and employment. Active movement and mental well-being will be at the forefront of design with access to open spaces and community assets for all being a priority.

All elements of the Garden Village across the built and natural environment will be designed and developed to the highest standards. It will be planned, designed and maintained so that the health and well-being of people living, working and enjoying leisure activities in the Garden Village will be enhanced by the built and natural environment in which they interact.