The emerging proposal

High quality design

Landscape-led

Housing

Biodiversity

Energy efficiency

Highways

Drainage

Connectivity

Local Services

The design is inspired by the Beeston Park Design Code, which has been agreed by Broadland District Council. The new homes will use a variety of materials, styling and character areas that will complement Sprowston’s existing character.

The underlying philosophy of the Beeston Park masterplan is to create a place where it is easy and attractive to walk and cycle and where residents have convenient access to everyday services and community facilities and cause to interact with one another.

The fabric first approach to building materials means new homes will be energy efficient. All new homes will be built to the latest building regulations and meet the Nationally Described Space Standards

Barratt David Wilson’s landscape-led approach means that creating an attractive environment for new and existing residents is at the heart of the design process. To ensure the early provision of strategic landscaping, Barratt David Wilson has included this in their recently submitted Infrastructure Phase 3 reserved matters application.

Landscaping Key features include:

  • Tree-lined spine road creating an attractive travel route for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, as well as new habitats for wildlife.

  • A welcoming entrance gateway with homes set back and overlooking open green space.

  • Green corridors around the edges of the scheme, incorporating and enhancing existing woodland and trees, creating a naturalistic environment for informal recreation and amenity

The emerging housing mix will accommodate the needs of first-time buyers, growing families, and those looking to downsize.

The emerging mix includes:

Market:

  • 2 bed - 30

  • 3 bed - 180

  • 4 bed - 52

  • 5 bed - 2

Affordable Shared Ownership:

  • 3 bed - 10

Affordable Rent:

  • 1 bed - 10

  • 2 bed - 28

  • 3 bed - 7

The emerging proposal has been designed to maximise landscape, arboricultural and ecological opportunities to support local wildlife.

Barratt David Wilson Homes are signatories to the Future Homes Hub (HBB), which means that, for every plot built, at least one bird nesting brick or box will be installed.

Barratt David Wilson is seeking to enhance local biodiversity through:

  • New native tree planting, hedgerow planting and wildflower planting.

  • Retention of existing trees and vegetation line along the site boundaries.

  • Swales to foster a range of new habitats.

  • Green wildlife corridors through the site.

  • Green buffers around the site.

  • Hedgehog highways.

Energy efficiency is an important design priority to help combat climate change and ensure the development is fit for the future.

Barratt David Wilson’s plan for energy efficiency includes:

  • All homes will be built to the latest building regulations and to the Future Homes Standard.

  • A fabric-first approach to building materials chosen for their energy-saving qualities.

  • EV charging infrastructure installed in every home.

The reserved matters application will be accompanied by a full energy statement that will demonstrate how Barratt David Wilson will reduce CO2 through their development

Barratt David Wilson are working closely with the local highways authority to ensure the local highways network can absorb extra demand. As a result, Barratt David Wilson’s design process is informed by an up-to-date traffic study and, where necessary, mitigation measures will be put in place to upgrade the local road network.

A new ‘T’ junction will be created providing access from Wroxham Road, with the spine road laying the groundwork for the supporting infrastructure of the wider Beeston Park development

As part of the recently submitted Infrastructure Phase 3 reserved matters application, a variety of drainage measures are proposed to control surface water run-off, including swales, permeable pavements and attenuation basins. New trees, wildflower planting and hedgerow planting will boost natural drainage too.

By including these in the separate reserved matters application, Barratt David Wilson can ensure the early provision of infrastructure for Phase 3. Barratt David Wilson’s plan will be designed to cope with a 1 in 100 year flood event, plus allowances for climate change. The drainage strategy will consider the wider area around the site to ensure there is no impact on existing homes.

Before any building can take place, the drainage strategy will have to be approved by the lead Local Flood Authority.

Pedestrian and cycle routes will generally follow the internal road structure and are also within the landscaped spaces to provide connectivity throughout the site.

Phase 3a benefits from a frequent bus service along Wroxham Road, as well as a short walk to the neighbouring Sprowston Park & Ride, providing connections to Norwich.

Following later occupation, a new bus service will be introduced along the spine road to support residents to use sustainable forms of transport

The delivery of Phase 3a will mark a step towards unlocking brand new infrastructure that forms part of the wider Beeston Park development.

The delivery of new infrastructure at Beeston Park is enshrined within the Section 106 Agreement that was agreed through the outline planning permission.

The site’s close proximity to Norwich City Centre offers residents convenient access to a wide range of services, amenities, and employment opportunities.