CALA Homes is preparing a planning application for a development of 35 high quality homes, including affordable housing.

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WELCOME HO ME S Welcome to this public consultation event for our proposed

Thank you for taking the time to come along today.

quality homes, including affordable housing.

be happy to discuss our proposals with you and answer any questions you may

1 WELCOME HO ME S Welcome to this public consultation event for our proposed development on Johnson Drive in Finchampstead, Wokingham. Thank you for taking the time to come along today. Homes is preparing a planning application for a development of 35 high quality homes, including affordable housing. Here today are representatives from and our specialist consultants who will be happy to discuss our proposals with you and answer any questions you may have. You can also leave your feedback at Heathlands, Camberley Heath Nascot Grange, Watford Emm Square, Wokingham Morningside, Virginia Water

ABOUT Homes is an award-winning company with a reputation for high quality, well-designed homes in prime locations.

former Reading University Bulmershe Campus. We have also recently received planning permission and started work for a new site on Barkham Road.

reputation for craftsmanship, architectural heritage and design, taking inspiration from the character and materials of the local areas in which we build Medium Housebuilder of the Year in 2012

2 ABOUT Homes is an award-winning company with a reputation for high quality, well-designed homes in prime locations. Evidence of our craftsmanship and attention to detail can be found locally at our now-completed Emm Square development in Wokingham and our successful Parklands development on the site of the former Reading University Bulmershe Campus. We have also recently received planning permission and started work for a new site on Barkham Road. About Homes: Premium national housebuilder with a heritage stretching back to 1875 Developments in prime locations throughout the South East of England, the Midlands and Scotland Award-winning reputation for craftsmanship, architectural heritage and design, taking inspiration from the character and materials of the local areas in which we build Medium Housebuilder of the Year in 2012 and 2013 at the prestigious What House? Awards Awarded the maximum five-star rating in an independent customer satisfaction survey for six consecutive years Proud to be a part of the Considerate Constructors scheme Further information can be found at Parklands, Woodley, Wokingham Chaldon Mead, Chaldon Fairacre Court, Ascot

3 1 SITE LOCATION The proposed development site is accessed via Johnson Drive, a small cul-de-sac off Nine Mile Ride approximately two miles to the South of Wokingham town centre. The 1.36 hectare site is predominantly grassland with some hard landscaped areas and existing shed buildings. A strong tree belt borders the site which is bounded by open wooded areas to the north and east and existing residential properties to the south and west. A comprehensive habitat survey has revealed no significant ecological value to the site in its present form, although significant enhancements will be part of our proposals. Drain 75 Ramose Valois Farm 5 22 Valois REV DATE b a 7 TOMLINSON DRIVE TOMLINSON DRIVE 8 7 JOHNSON DRIVE a El Sub Sta 295a Range House 1 C 293a 293b El Sub D JOHNSON DRIVE a a 287b m John a a 5 Surgery 7a 273 NINE MILE RIDE NINE MILE RIDE a a a : A2 LB 67.1m Scale 1: Date d Drawn M

4 OUR PROPOSAL Homes is proposing a development of 35 high quality properties comprising 1 and 2 bed apartments, and 3, 4 and 5 bed semi-detached and detached houses. 14 of the homes will be provided as affordable units (40%). stump If the development goes ahead, it will help provide much- Plot needed new homes locally and there would be a significant investment in local services and facilities via the Community Infrastructure Levy which would amount to approximately 1.m and be collected by Wokingham Borough Council Plot Plot Plot 29 Plot 28 Plot 27 Plot 12 stump Plot Plot Plot Plot Plot 10 Plot 31 Plot 29 Plot 28 Plot 27 Plot 12 Plot 9 Plot 30 Plot 11 Plot 32 Plot 10 Plot 31 Plot 35 Plot 34 Plot 33 Plot 30 Plot 8 Plot 9 Plot 32 Plot 35 Plot 34 Plot 33 Plot 8 Plot 7 Plot 7 LEGEND : LEGEND : Existing Trees To Be Retained TP Existing Trees To Be Retained Indicative Soft Landscaping TP Indicative Soft Landscaping Plot 3 Plot 4 Plot 5 Plot 6 stump Plot 3 Plot 4 Plot 5 Plot 6

DESIGN Homes is renowned for creating high quality properties which enhance the areas in which they are

We are proposing an approach to design which takes inspiration from existing architecture locally and the

The properties will feature traditional elevations and finishes, set in generous plots with garages and

takes the future sustainability of our developments very seriously and takes a fabric first approach to

5 DESIGN Homes is renowned for creating high quality properties which enhance the areas in which they are located. We are proposing an approach to design which takes inspiration from existing architecture locally and the semi-rural location of the site. The properties will feature traditional elevations and finishes, set in generous plots with garages and ample parking spaces. takes the future sustainability of our developments very seriously and takes a fabric first approach to improving energy use within our developments. This means we build energy saving into the fabric of the building using high levels of insulation and systems such as shower saves and mechanical heat recovery to reduce energy consumption of future residents. Street Scene - Plots 1-6 Street Scene - Plots 7-12 Street Scene - Plots Street Scene - Plots 33-35

6 DRAINAGE & TRANSPORT Drainage A Flood Risk Assessment has shown the site to be in an area at low risk of flooding. Surface water run-off will be managed through a Sustainable Urban Drainage scheme which will include swales and attenuation systems. The development will link to existing foul and surface water sewers on Johnson Drive. Transport Access to the proposed site would be via Johnson Drive, with a new access road created from the top of Johnson Drive. Amersham, Maple Lawns

NEXT STEPS All feedback received today and following this event will be taken into account prior to us submitting our planning application to Wokingham Borough Council.

7 NEXT STEPS All feedback received today and following this event will be taken into account prior to us submitting our planning application to Wokingham Borough Council. You can leave feedback today by completing one of the forms available or comment online at Thank you for taking the time to attend today s event.

WELCOME. Heathlands, Camberley Heath. Parklands, Woodley, Wokingham

WELCOME. Heathlands, Camberley Heath. Parklands, Woodley, Wokingham WELCOME Welcome to this public consultation event for our proposed development on Wick Hill Campus at Sandy Lane, racknell. Thank you for taking the time to come along today. CL Homes is preparing a planning