St Modwen and Persimmon Homes have submitted proposals to create a sustainable neighbourhood as the first phase of built development at the 470-acre Long Marston project.
Having already received outline planning consent, this first phase will provide 284 homes, a central square with a community centre and convenience store as well as a sports pavilion and pitches, children’s play area, 14 full-size allotments, public open areas and car parking.
The plans follow local public consultation, and have been designed to transform the former MoD site near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, into a community that will provide high-quality housing and facilities as well as around 500 jobs.
The proposed housing includes 115 affordable homes and a further 28 homes which will be prioritised for those working on the estate.
David McGing, land director for Persimmon Homes South Midlands, said: “We are very excited about our proposed development with St Modwen, which will not only bring a range of much-needed quality, yet affordable new homes, to househunters in and around Long Marston, but will also provide a great deal of skilled employment to the area, with up to 80 permanent jobs being created.”
Richard Hickman, planning manager for St Modwen, said: “Our proposals with Persimmon have been developed following public consultation and pre-application discussions with the local authority. They are set to create a unique community providing high-quality houses and apartments alongside a wide range of recreational facilities. The development will complement the broader redevelopment of the Long Marston Estate, and bring this site back to life, creating more jobs and amenities for this part of Warwickshire.”
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