We have resubmitted our outline planning application for Wellington Gardens, Witchford to East Cambridgeshire District Council (November 2020).
There are no changes to our proposals, however the application does include additional new information which will resolve the original reasons for refusal.
The application (Ref: 20/01480/OUM) is available to view at: https://pa.eastcambs.gov.uk/online-applications/.
East Cambridgeshire District Council will carry out a formal consultation on the proposals with local residents. We will respond to any comments made during the application determination period.
You can use the HAVE YOUR SAY button at the top of the page to submit your comments to us, or alternatively call 01926 836910 or email info@catesbyestates.co.uk.
Catesby's development proposals include:
Catesby Estates has been promoting new homes on land north of Main Road in Witchford. Our sensitively designed proposals for Wellington Gardens has been tailored to fit the character of the local area and surrounding landscape, whilst providing an increased range of new homes for local residents. There will be increased connectivity to the existing footpath and byway which borders the site benefiting hikers and dog walkers.
Buildings would be orientated to frame key spaces, provide safe environments, and be in keeping with their surroundings. There would be a range of new homes across a range of sizes and styles, including 30% affordable housing to enable more young families and first-time buyers struggling to get onto the housing ladder find a home within their financial means.
Our masterplan will show 44 homes in a range of sizes representing a net density in the early 30’s (dwellings per hectare - dph). The homes will be two-storey with potential use of roof space for an additional accommodation level (2.5 storey) to create a varied roofscape across the site.
Main access to the site is from Main Street, which leads to an entrance space with local play area. A hierarchy of streets creates a legible residential environment, including main and secondary streets, shared surface areas, and loops within development parcels, creating a highly accessible environment.
Existing hedges and trees to the boundaries are retained within public open space or strategic landscape belts and are supplemented by new structural boundary planting. New structural planting has been proposed to strengthen the northern boundary to the A142. There will be retained orchard planting within public open space.
The site is suitable for housing development:
The NPPF provides a national framework for Councils to produce their own Local Plans, which reflect the needs and priorities of their communities, with a strong emphasis on the delivery of sustainable development.
The adopted East Cambridgeshire Local Plan 2015 sets out the vision, objectives, spatial strategy and policies for the future development of the district. It also identifies land and allocates sites for different types of development, such as housing and employment, to deliver the planned growth for the district to 2031. Witchford is identified as a ‘larger village’ (tier 2) with a good range of services, including schools, post office, church and local pub and therefore considered suitable to accommodate housing growth.
Policy HOU 1: Housing mix states that housing developments of 10 or more dwellings (or allocations where specified) should provide an appropriate mix of dwelling types and sizes that contribute to current and future housing needs as identified in the most recent available evidence relating to the locality.
Policy HOU 2: Housing density sets out that the appropriate density of a scheme will be judged on a site-bysite basis taking account of:
Policy HOU 3: Affordable housing provision states that all new open market housing developments which incorporate more than 10 dwellings will be required to make appropriate provision for an element of affordable housing, as follows:
Wellington Gardens will provide new homes across a range of sizes and styles, including 30% affordable housing. Our illustrative masterplan shows 44 homes representing a net density in the early 30’s (dwellings per hectare - dph).
The worsening of the UK housing crisis is well publicised, with the Government vowing to deliver 300,000 new homes every year.
The pressure on the housing market is significant with the demand for homes outstripping supply. An increase in life expectancy, immigration, single person occupancy and the demand for second homes being just some of the contributing factors.
For many first time buyers and young people, house prices are out of reach, with ever increasing deposits and monthly payments reducing the number of owner occupiers.
Witchford is a highly desirable, but expensive place to live, with prices up 34% up on 2015 with the average house price being £318,015 (Rightmove). Many local people are struggling for the opportunity to get on the housing ladder and find a place they can call home.
Be the first to hear the latest news on our affordable homes by emailing us at info@catesbyestates.co.uk or filling in our HAVE YOUR SAY FORM above. We are keen to hear from young professionals and key workers who are looking to get on the housing ladder in Witchford.
30% of the new homes delivered at Wellington Gardens in Witchford will be affordable housing.
Affordable housing is a combination of social rented, affordable rent and shared ownership housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market.
Catesby Estates have submitted outline plans for the construction of up to 44 new homes on 6 acres of land known as Wellington Gardens, Off Main Street, Witchford in Cambridgeshire (May 2019)
The outline planning application includes 30% affordable housing, local area of play (LAP) and improved footpath links.
Dawn Adams, Planning Manager for Catesby Estates said “The East Cambridgeshire adopted Local Plan identifies Witchford as a ‘larger village’ (tier 2) with a good range of services and suitable to accommodate housing growth.”
“We have worked with Witchford Parish Council to deliver a sensitively designed scheme, incorporating increased landscaping, relocation of the play area to integrate it further into the development and reducing the number of homes and increasing the boundary lines between the new and existing properties.”
The application will undergo a statutory consultation period, where anyone who wishes to make their views known on the development can submit their comments to East Cambridgeshire District Council .
Should the application be approved, Catesby will then work with housebuilders to deliver a range of new homes, with first residents taking occupation early 2021.
Wellington Green represents a unique opportunity to create a high quality and sustainable new housing development for Witchford.
The development will cater for the whole community, from first time buyers looking for affordable housing, families looking for a place to grow, and homes for those looking to enjoy their retirement.
The housing mix will incorporate a mix of 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes with 30% affordable homes provided for those struggling to get on the housing ladder.
We are inviting neighbours of the site to submit their views to us, so we can shape our plans further (January 2019)
Catesby Estates is promoting a 6 acre site off Main Street, Witchford on behalf of the landowner (2018).
Located within the administrative area of East Cambridgeshire District Council the site has potential for new homes, including a policy compliant percentage of affordable housing in an established residential area with a range of services and facilities within walking distance.
A spokesperson for Catesby Estates said; “We are pleased to have secured this well located and sustainable potential residential site for our land promotion portfolio."
"Our in-house planning and technical teams will be now be working with both the Parish Council and the District Council to bring this site forward for housing.”
We have resubmitted our outline planning application for Wellington Gardens, Witchford to East Cambridgeshire District Council (November 2020).
There are no changes to our proposals, however the application does include additional new information which will resolve the original reasons for refusal.
The application (Ref: 20/01480/OUM) is available to view at: https://pa.eastcambs.gov.uk/online-applications/.
East Cambridgeshire District Council will carry out a formal consultation on the proposals with local residents. We will respond to any comments made during the application determination period.
You can use the HAVE YOUR SAY button at the top of the page to submit your comments to us, or alternatively call 01926 836910 or email info@catesbyestates.co.uk.
Catesby's development proposals include:
Catesby Estates has been promoting new homes on land north of Main Road in Witchford. Our sensitively designed proposals for Wellington Gardens has been tailored to fit the character of the local area and surrounding landscape, whilst providing an increased range of new homes for local residents. There will be increased connectivity to the existing footpath and byway which borders the site benefiting hikers and dog walkers.
Buildings would be orientated to frame key spaces, provide safe environments, and be in keeping with their surroundings. There would be a range of new homes across a range of sizes and styles, including 30% affordable housing to enable more young families and first-time buyers struggling to get onto the housing ladder find a home within their financial means.
Our masterplan will show 44 homes in a range of sizes representing a net density in the early 30’s (dwellings per hectare - dph). The homes will be two-storey with potential use of roof space for an additional accommodation level (2.5 storey) to create a varied roofscape across the site.
Main access to the site is from Main Street, which leads to an entrance space with local play area. A hierarchy of streets creates a legible residential environment, including main and secondary streets, shared surface areas, and loops within development parcels, creating a highly accessible environment.
Existing hedges and trees to the boundaries are retained within public open space or strategic landscape belts and are supplemented by new structural boundary planting. New structural planting has been proposed to strengthen the northern boundary to the A142. There will be retained orchard planting within public open space.
The site is suitable for housing development:
The NPPF provides a national framework for Councils to produce their own Local Plans, which reflect the needs and priorities of their communities, with a strong emphasis on the delivery of sustainable development.
The adopted East Cambridgeshire Local Plan 2015 sets out the vision, objectives, spatial strategy and policies for the future development of the district. It also identifies land and allocates sites for different types of development, such as housing and employment, to deliver the planned growth for the district to 2031. Witchford is identified as a ‘larger village’ (tier 2) with a good range of services, including schools, post office, church and local pub and therefore considered suitable to accommodate housing growth.
Policy HOU 1: Housing mix states that housing developments of 10 or more dwellings (or allocations where specified) should provide an appropriate mix of dwelling types and sizes that contribute to current and future housing needs as identified in the most recent available evidence relating to the locality.
Policy HOU 2: Housing density sets out that the appropriate density of a scheme will be judged on a site-bysite basis taking account of:
Policy HOU 3: Affordable housing provision states that all new open market housing developments which incorporate more than 10 dwellings will be required to make appropriate provision for an element of affordable housing, as follows:
Wellington Gardens will provide new homes across a range of sizes and styles, including 30% affordable housing. Our illustrative masterplan shows 44 homes representing a net density in the early 30’s (dwellings per hectare - dph).
The worsening of the UK housing crisis is well publicised, with the Government vowing to deliver 300,000 new homes every year.
The pressure on the housing market is significant with the demand for homes outstripping supply. An increase in life expectancy, immigration, single person occupancy and the demand for second homes being just some of the contributing factors.
For many first time buyers and young people, house prices are out of reach, with ever increasing deposits and monthly payments reducing the number of owner occupiers.
Witchford is a highly desirable, but expensive place to live, with prices up 34% up on 2015 with the average house price being £318,015 (Rightmove). Many local people are struggling for the opportunity to get on the housing ladder and find a place they can call home.
Be the first to hear the latest news on our affordable homes by emailing us at info@catesbyestates.co.uk or filling in our HAVE YOUR SAY FORM above. We are keen to hear from young professionals and key workers who are looking to get on the housing ladder in Witchford.
30% of the new homes delivered at Wellington Gardens in Witchford will be affordable housing.
Affordable housing is a combination of social rented, affordable rent and shared ownership housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market.
Catesby Estates have submitted outline plans for the construction of up to 44 new homes on 6 acres of land known as Wellington Gardens, Off Main Street, Witchford in Cambridgeshire (May 2019)
The outline planning application includes 30% affordable housing, local area of play (LAP) and improved footpath links.
Dawn Adams, Planning Manager for Catesby Estates said “The East Cambridgeshire adopted Local Plan identifies Witchford as a ‘larger village’ (tier 2) with a good range of services and suitable to accommodate housing growth.”
“We have worked with Witchford Parish Council to deliver a sensitively designed scheme, incorporating increased landscaping, relocation of the play area to integrate it further into the development and reducing the number of homes and increasing the boundary lines between the new and existing properties.”
The application will undergo a statutory consultation period, where anyone who wishes to make their views known on the development can submit their comments to East Cambridgeshire District Council .
Should the application be approved, Catesby will then work with housebuilders to deliver a range of new homes, with first residents taking occupation early 2021.
Wellington Green represents a unique opportunity to create a high quality and sustainable new housing development for Witchford.
The development will cater for the whole community, from first time buyers looking for affordable housing, families looking for a place to grow, and homes for those looking to enjoy their retirement.
The housing mix will incorporate a mix of 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes with 30% affordable homes provided for those struggling to get on the housing ladder.
We are inviting neighbours of the site to submit their views to us, so we can shape our plans further (January 2019)
Catesby Estates is promoting a 6 acre site off Main Street, Witchford on behalf of the landowner (2018).
Located within the administrative area of East Cambridgeshire District Council the site has potential for new homes, including a policy compliant percentage of affordable housing in an established residential area with a range of services and facilities within walking distance.
A spokesperson for Catesby Estates said; “We are pleased to have secured this well located and sustainable potential residential site for our land promotion portfolio."
"Our in-house planning and technical teams will be now be working with both the Parish Council and the District Council to bring this site forward for housing.”
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