Buckingham Gate, Buckingham Road, Deanshanger, West Northamptonshire
Proposed Residential Development And Public Open Space
Outline planning application update - September 2022
In response to the consultation responses received we have recently amended our planning application to include a proposal for the creation of a new roundabout at the Buckingham Road and A422 junction.
This significant infrastructure investment will enable traffic to now exit Deanshanger at the Buckingham Road and A422 junction (which currently only permits traffic to enter the village from the A422). The creation of a second exit from the village will help alleviate the queuing experienced on the Stratford Road approach to the A422/Stratford Road roundabout.
Discussions have also been held with the local bus operator Arriva who have confirmed that the proposed roundabout would enable them to divert their existing X60 service (running along the A422) through Deanshanger with new north and southbound stops (with shelters and real time information updates) installed on Buckingham Road. This change will significantly improve the public transport options for both new and existing residents, by providing a half hourly service during both the morning and evening peak periods, and hourly throughout the day between Deanshanger Milton Keynes and Buckingham.
The delivery of additional shelters and associated infrastructure will be secured and paid for by Catesby Estates as part of the updated proposals under a Section 106 or a conditional agreement should planning permission be granted.
The updated drawings showing the new roundabout which have been formally submitted to the local planning authority for determination and are also available to view on this website.
Outline planning application submitted for new homes in Deanshanger
An outline planning application for Buckingham Gate has now been submitted to West Northamptonshire Council. (March 2022). The application can be viewed on the Council’s website (application number - WNS/2022/0453/MAO).
The application includes:
- Up to 190 new homes with a mix of house sizes and types, ranging from 1 to 5 bed properties to meet local policy requirements and identified need
- 50% affordable housing (i.e., up to 95 affordable homes). 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. This will assist those looking for their first home, and lower income individuals and families get on the housing ladder in Deanshanger
- For those looking to downsize, the proposals also include up to 10 bungalows
- Reducing carbon emissions in line with the Future Homes Standard, with homes achieving a 31% reduction in carbon emissions (compared to the current building regulations)
- Electric car charging points will be provided for each new home
- Public open space and children’s play area
- Significant new planting and creation of new habitats to deliver a 20% biodiversity net gain (This is double the requirement set out in the Environment Act, which requires all development schemes in England to deliver a mandatory 10% biodiversity net gain to be maintained for a period of at least 30 years)
- Walking and cycling routes connecting to the wider area
- Off-site highway improvements and enhancements to public transport infrastructure
Statutory consultees (e.g., Environment Agency, Highways England, Natural England and the Parish Council) and local residents will have the opportunity to formally comment on the application once it has been validated and registered.
We will continue to work closely with the Council and where necessary will respond to statutory consultees.
An outline planning application seeks to establish whether the scale and nature of a proposed development would be acceptable to the local planning authority, before a second fully detailed planning application is put forward, which is called a Reserved Matters.
A Reserved Matters application typically include information about the layout, scale and appearance of the development. No development can take place on site until the Reserved Matters application has been consented.
Benefits to the economy of new homes
The economic benefits of new housing development are significant. A study by the Confederation of British Industries (CBI) demonstrates that construction projects have a significant benefit on the local and wider economy. The report concludes that for every £1 of construction expenditure, £2.84 is injected into the economy.
New development will be key to aiding economic recovery at both a local and national level following the Covid pandemic. The proposed development of new homes, offers the opportunity to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, assist in meeting local housing need and add to the Local Authority’s revenue, as a result of an increase in Council Tax revenue stream and the New Homes Bonus.
The delivery of new homes and the introduction of new residents will also help support existing local businesses, services and groups.
Research conducted by Onepoll on behalf of Barratt Homes in 2014 suggested that the average homeowner spends approximately £5,500 within 18 months of moving to make the property “feel like home”. First occupation expenditure typically involves furnishing and decorating a property and will generate a range of economic benefits for the local immediate economy by supporting jobs within local businesses.
Buckingham Gate public consultation to commence - January 2022
The public consultation for Catesby's proposals at Buckingham Gate, Off Buckingham Road, Deanshanger, is due to commence.
The website which is due to go live from Friday 21st January 2022 contains the information we would normally use at a public exhibition, along with a number of short videos on key topics that we hope you will find informative.
The website will be updated on a regular basis as our proposals and our planning application for the site progresses. Public consultation will finish on Sunday 13th February 2022.
Please let us have your feedback by using the 'Have your Say' form, via the survey link or by using any of the other feedback options detailed on the consultation web page:
www.catesby-buckinghamgate.co.uk
Deanshanger added to land promotion portfolio - March 2021
Catesby Estates has entered into an agreement to promote land off Buckingham Road, Deanshanger, South Northamptonshire for residential development.
Catesby Estates is one of the UK’s leading strategic land promoters with an enviable record of bringing forward land through the planning system for new homes and communities. Following the exchange of contracts, Catesby Estates will now be moving forward with local stakeholders to deliver new homes, affordable housing and a range of community benefits for the local area.
The greenfield site is 30.81 acres (12.47 hectares), and lies within the administrative area of South Northamptonshire District Council.
Deanshanger is a well-established large village with a wide range of facilities. The site is extremely well located, lying immediately adjacent to both a primary and secondary school, as well as providing easy access onto the A422.
Chief Executive of Catesby Estates, Myron Osborne said; “We are delighted to be working with the landowners as their land promotion partner. This site has huge potential for delivering a range of high quality new homes and facilities for the area.”
Site Specifics
30.81 Acre Site (12.5 Hectares)
Up to 190 New HomesUp To 190 New Homes. Ranging from 1 bed to 5 bed properties to meet local policy requirements and identified need.
For those looking to downsize, the proposals will also include up to 10 bungalows.
Affordable Housing. 50% of the homes (i.e. up to 95 affordable homes) proposed will be affordable housing, comprising a mixture of affordable homes for rent and affordable routes to home-ownership (such as shared ownership, First Homes or rent to buy).
The affordable rented homes will be allocated to eligible households on the waiting list, with priority given to local residents or those with a local connection.
The provision of affordable housing is a significant benefit; it means that households who are currently ‘priced-out’ of the market will have greater opportunities to access good-quality housing.
This is particularly pertinent in Deanshanger, where the average house price stood at £290,000 in 2021, some £76,500 higher than the regional average.
The provision of affordable housing will help meet the high levels of demand in Deanshanger where in 2021 around 37% of the housing register had a local preference for Deanshanger.
Public Open Spaces. New and existing residents will have access to significant areas of public open space, including children’s play features.
Around 50% of the total site area is dedicated to the provision of public open space, landscape and ecology.
Flooding And Surface Water. The site is wholly situated within the Environment Agency’s designated Flood Zone 1.
These are areas with a less than 1 in 1,000 annual probability of flooding from rivers. This is the lowest probability of flooding and is considered suitable for residential properties in national policy.
The indicative surface water drainage strategy is being designed in accordance with the relevant technical standards and will adhere to the guidelines as stipulated by the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA).
Greenfield sites have to ensure there is no worse surface water run-off flow than the current field run off rate, therefore the storage methods on site will ensure a betterment to the surface water runoff rate compared to the existing greenfield.
Highways. The traffic assessment element also includes known committed development sites and accounts for traffic growth generally to 2023 (the potential first year of occupation) and 2031 (end of current Local Plan period).
Access to the site is proposed by a single point of access from Buckingham Road in the form of simple priority junction. The access will be 5.5m wide with appropriate radii to enable service and delivery vehicles to manoeuvre in and out of the site.
The application site is located close to amenities and facilities within Deanshanger with good access to public transport links. As part of the site access works, footway provision will be provided from the site access along the eastern side of Buckingham Road connecting into the existing footways in the village.
Biodiversity Net Gain. Significant new planting and creation of new habitats to deliver a 20% biodiversity net gain.
This is double the requirements set out in the Environment Act, which requires all development schemes in England to deliver a mandatory 10% biodiversity net gain to be maintained for a period of at least 30 years.
Sustainability and Climate Change. Homes both new and existing account for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK.
To mitigate climate change, as well as help keep down household energy costs, the proposed homes will achieve a 31% reduction in carbon emissions (compared to the previous regulations) through a range of sustainable design measures including:
1 - enhanced fabric specification, triple glazing and Solar PV
2 - use of water efficiency measures to achieve the Government’s enhanced water consumption target of 110litres per person per day
3 - provision of electric vehicle charging infrastructure
4 - incorporation of measure to adapt to climate change, including designing homes to minimise the risk of overheating, measures to reduce the risk of flooding and enhancement of site biodiversity.
Outline planning application update - September 2022
In response to the consultation responses received we have recently amended our planning application to include a proposal for the creation of a new roundabout at the Buckingham Road and A422 junction.
This significant infrastructure investment will enable traffic to now exit Deanshanger at the Buckingham Road and A422 junction (which currently only permits traffic to enter the village from the A422). The creation of a second exit from the village will help alleviate the queuing experienced on the Stratford Road approach to the A422/Stratford Road roundabout.
Discussions have also been held with the local bus operator Arriva who have confirmed that the proposed roundabout would enable them to divert their existing X60 service (running along the A422) through Deanshanger with new north and southbound stops (with shelters and real time information updates) installed on Buckingham Road. This change will significantly improve the public transport options for both new and existing residents, by providing a half hourly service during both the morning and evening peak periods, and hourly throughout the day between Deanshanger Milton Keynes and Buckingham.
The delivery of additional shelters and associated infrastructure will be secured and paid for by Catesby Estates as part of the updated proposals under a Section 106 or a conditional agreement should planning permission be granted.
The updated drawings showing the new roundabout which have been formally submitted to the local planning authority for determination and are also available to view on this website.
Outline planning application submitted for new homes in Deanshanger
An outline planning application for Buckingham Gate has now been submitted to West Northamptonshire Council. (March 2022). The application can be viewed on the Council’s website (application number - WNS/2022/0453/MAO).
The application includes:
- Up to 190 new homes with a mix of house sizes and types, ranging from 1 to 5 bed properties to meet local policy requirements and identified need
- 50% affordable housing (i.e., up to 95 affordable homes). 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. This will assist those looking for their first home, and lower income individuals and families get on the housing ladder in Deanshanger
- For those looking to downsize, the proposals also include up to 10 bungalows
- Reducing carbon emissions in line with the Future Homes Standard, with homes achieving a 31% reduction in carbon emissions (compared to the current building regulations)
- Electric car charging points will be provided for each new home
- Public open space and children’s play area
- Significant new planting and creation of new habitats to deliver a 20% biodiversity net gain (This is double the requirement set out in the Environment Act, which requires all development schemes in England to deliver a mandatory 10% biodiversity net gain to be maintained for a period of at least 30 years)
- Walking and cycling routes connecting to the wider area
- Off-site highway improvements and enhancements to public transport infrastructure
Statutory consultees (e.g., Environment Agency, Highways England, Natural England and the Parish Council) and local residents will have the opportunity to formally comment on the application once it has been validated and registered.
We will continue to work closely with the Council and where necessary will respond to statutory consultees.
An outline planning application seeks to establish whether the scale and nature of a proposed development would be acceptable to the local planning authority, before a second fully detailed planning application is put forward, which is called a Reserved Matters.
A Reserved Matters application typically include information about the layout, scale and appearance of the development. No development can take place on site until the Reserved Matters application has been consented.
Benefits to the economy of new homes
The economic benefits of new housing development are significant. A study by the Confederation of British Industries (CBI) demonstrates that construction projects have a significant benefit on the local and wider economy. The report concludes that for every £1 of construction expenditure, £2.84 is injected into the economy.
New development will be key to aiding economic recovery at both a local and national level following the Covid pandemic. The proposed development of new homes, offers the opportunity to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, assist in meeting local housing need and add to the Local Authority’s revenue, as a result of an increase in Council Tax revenue stream and the New Homes Bonus.
The delivery of new homes and the introduction of new residents will also help support existing local businesses, services and groups.
Research conducted by Onepoll on behalf of Barratt Homes in 2014 suggested that the average homeowner spends approximately £5,500 within 18 months of moving to make the property “feel like home”. First occupation expenditure typically involves furnishing and decorating a property and will generate a range of economic benefits for the local immediate economy by supporting jobs within local businesses.
Buckingham Gate public consultation to commence - January 2022
The public consultation for Catesby's proposals at Buckingham Gate, Off Buckingham Road, Deanshanger, is due to commence.
The website which is due to go live from Friday 21st January 2022 contains the information we would normally use at a public exhibition, along with a number of short videos on key topics that we hope you will find informative.
The website will be updated on a regular basis as our proposals and our planning application for the site progresses. Public consultation will finish on Sunday 13th February 2022.
Please let us have your feedback by using the 'Have your Say' form, via the survey link or by using any of the other feedback options detailed on the consultation web page:
www.catesby-buckinghamgate.co.uk
Deanshanger added to land promotion portfolio - March 2021
Catesby Estates has entered into an agreement to promote land off Buckingham Road, Deanshanger, South Northamptonshire for residential development.
Catesby Estates is one of the UK’s leading strategic land promoters with an enviable record of bringing forward land through the planning system for new homes and communities. Following the exchange of contracts, Catesby Estates will now be moving forward with local stakeholders to deliver new homes, affordable housing and a range of community benefits for the local area.
The greenfield site is 30.81 acres (12.47 hectares), and lies within the administrative area of South Northamptonshire District Council.
Deanshanger is a well-established large village with a wide range of facilities. The site is extremely well located, lying immediately adjacent to both a primary and secondary school, as well as providing easy access onto the A422.
Chief Executive of Catesby Estates, Myron Osborne said; “We are delighted to be working with the landowners as their land promotion partner. This site has huge potential for delivering a range of high quality new homes and facilities for the area.”
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