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BBC News
31-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Plans for 154 homes approved despite parking shortfall
Plans for 154 homes near the M4 have been approved despite concerns about a shortfall in visitor and highways officers were happy with the proposals of the second half of Mulgrove Farm Village, near Bristol, despite a shortfall of three visitor parking spaces compared with the requirements under South Gloucestershire Council site on former agricultural land will include 57 affordable concerns raised by Stoke Gifford Parish Council, South Gloucestershire councillor Neel Das Gupta said while the shortfall "may seem minor on paper" even "small shortfalls can have long-term consequences". He said the pressure on parking at the estate, which is north of the railway line between Stoke Gifford bypass and the B4427 Old Gloucester Road, could lead to overspill and blocked pavements."While three spaces might seem negligible, it could very well be the difference between a well-functioning neighbourhood and one where parking is a daily frustration for residents," he to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, parish councillor Andrew Shore asked for the plans to be deferred and requested developers Wain Homes to remove one or two houses to make more room for visitor spaces. 'Highly accessible' Highways officer Myles Kidd said they were required to be flexible with their policies and the first half of Mulgrove Farm Village, which is nearly complete, had 20 more visitor spaces than Rhys-Davies, of Wain Homes, told councillors there were no more spaces available without compromising the wider design objectives of creating attractive, well-landscaped, pedestrian-friendly said: "The site is highly accessible. There are many bus services, walking and cycle links and it is a short distance from Parkway Station."There are 154 much-needed homes, of which 57 are affordable, which is 20 more than we are required to provide under the section 106 [developers' contributions] agreement."
BBC News
10-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
New country park in Royal Wootton Bassett to open the public
A country park spanning 48 acres (0.19 sq km) will officially open to the public land on Brynards Hill, in Royal Wootton Bassett, was handed over to the town council from developers Wain Homes on 8 January after more than two years of transfer excludes two nearby play parks but secures the majority of the area as a country park for community use. Mark Hopkins, chief officer at Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council, played a key role in securing the transfer and described the park's opening as "a proud moment for the town". The town council hopes to protect and develop the land as a shared green space for recreation, wildlife, and wellbeing. Speaking in January, Royal Wootton Bassett Mayor, councillor Pat Farrow, said: "I am so proud and delighted that the final legal process has been completed. "I want to thank everyone who have worked to make this vision a reality."At the time, Wain Homes donated nearly 30 trees, planted to replace specimens that have failed to grow or have been damaged, to enhance the park's natural environment. Technical director at Wain Homes, Jeremy Johnson, said the firm is "delighted" to transfer the park to the town."The country park presents a valuable asset for all to enjoy with breathtaking views and an abundance of open space."
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flagship homes site and promised spine road rescued from two-year limbo
Work on a flagship housing estate in Blackburn is scheduled to resume after two years. Construction of the 450-home Watermills development, on the former Sappi Papermill site, stalled in January 2023 after the main building contractor, Bradford-based Torpoint (Civils) Ltd, went into administration. Now independent housebuilder Wain Homes has agreed a partnership with landowners Black Pearl Capital to complete the estate off Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles. The firm will also build the rest of a major 'spine road' between Moulden Brow and Livesey Branch Road, of which only the main entrance has so far been finished. Just 17 houses had been occupied when work stopped two years ago, but is now hoped work will resume this summer or autumn. Work has been paused for two years Livesey with Pleasington ward's Cllr Paul Marrow, who is also Blackburn with Darwen Council's Tory planning and growth spokesperson, said the agreement was 'fantastic news'. Planning consent to transform the former Sappi site was granted in 2015 to Black Pearl Capital with permission for up to 500 homes and four commercial premises. Construction had already begun on the first 95 properties at Watermills when the developer collapsed. Wain Homes is now bringing forward a detailed planning application for the next phase of homes, with an aim to start construction later this year, subject to receiving further planning permissions superseding the existing ones. The development will enable the completion of the new link road aimed at enhancing the local highway network as housing progresses. The revised planning application will incorporate a new Transport Assessment and detailed road design, offering updated timelines for road completion. Abbas Jafarian, Black Pearl Capital's chief operating officer, said: 'We are delighted to announce the collaboration with Wain Homes in expediting the completion of the Watermills vision. 'The shared commitment to delivering high-quality residential properties underscores the mutual dedication to meeting the growing demand for housing in the region.' Cllr Marrow said: "This is fantastic news. This estate has been a long time in limbo. "The delay has been a grave concern to the residents. That it is now back on track and the long-awaited and crucial spine road will be built is great news." Richard Chamberlain, managing director of Wain Homes North West, said: 'This has been a complex negotiation, and we are pleased to be at a point where we will shortly submit a detailed planning application for the next phase of homes, ranging from apartments to large four-bedroom family homes. 'We look forward to working closely with Black Pearl, the local authority, stakeholders and residents to create a development that enhances the overall quality of life in Blackburn.' Cllr Phil Riley, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, added: 'As with all sites, it's incredibly important to us to have a developer with really good local knowledge and a strong track record of delivering high-quality schemes and so this new partnership between Black Pearl and Wain Homes is good news all round. 'We look forward to working closely with Black Pearl and Wain Homes on their plans for the site, including the important link road, over the coming months.'
