Plans submitted to build 100 new homes on the edge of Bishop's Cleeve
Persimmon Homes have submitted the proposal to Tewkesbury Borough Council.
Persimmon Homes wants permission from Tewkesbury Borough Council to develop 33.6 acres of land off Evesham Road.
Their proposals include the formation of a new means of access, new footpaths and cycle routes, areas of open space including play space, new surface water drainage, new landscaping and habitat creation and a school drop off car park.
The developers say the overarching vision is to create a distinctive development that is appropriate to the location at the north-western edge of Bishop’s Cleeve and that responds to the environmental setting of its surroundings.
The planning application says, “The masterplan has been prepared to reflect current policy and technical standards and Persimmon’s approach to placemaking and puts in place a design vision for the site that will deliver a legible and permeable scheme for the town."
“The site is highly sustainable and well located to provide safe and convenient access to the services, facilities, pedestrian and cycle network and public transportation in Bishop’s Cleeve.
“The design facilitates car-free movement through a series of pathways and routes through the site that link to the existing Cleevelands development and to the surrounding countryside.”
They say the proposal has space for a range of ecological habitat improvements and landscaping that also provide opportunities for rest, relaxation and exercise.
“Play spaces, exercise routes, and community growing spaces will facilitate active lifestyle choices, and encourage social interaction and cohesion,” the application continues.
“The design responds to the characteristics of the site, as well as features of the built environment of Bishop’s Cleeve and will result in a development that is appropriate to its setting, that retains and enhances important views to the surrounding landscape features and which results in a characterful neighbourhood with wellbeing and placemaking at its core.”
People can view and comment on the proposals by visiting the council’s planning portal and searching for application number 24/00573/OUT.
The public consultation runs until September 10 and the council is expected to consider the proposals by November 18.