Revised Wichelstowe Plans Following Consultation Feedback

Changes to plans for the future development of the 4,500 home Wichelstowe scheme, which aims to improve its viability and boost its environmental aims, have been out for public consultation.

Changes to plans for the future development of the 4,500 home Wichelstowe scheme, which aims to improve its viability and boost its environmental aims, have been out for public consultation.

The principal changes to the revised Masterplan are:

  • An increase in the number of mature trees, hedgerows and landscape contours
  • The re-alignment of the proposed Croft Road/Hay Lane link road
  • A greater emphasis on 'walkable neighbourhoods'

The ambition is to create a neighbourhood that is attractive to all generations and which contributes to wider economic growth. The scheme will create construction jobs in the short term and attract new businesses.

Feedback from the consultation will be incorporated into the planning application which will be considered by the council's Planning Committee in early 2014.