Planning Application Submitted for 49 Homes and an Extensive Flood Alleviation Scheme in Northamptonshire

Terra has submitted a Full Planning Application to West Northamptonshire District Council for 49 new homes, provision for a community hall, and 16,000 cubic metres of water storage ponds. The 4.2ha (10.4-acre) site is located off Farndon Road, in the rural village of Woodford Halse, Daventry.

Located between Daventry and Banbury, close to Hinton – the largest village in the Parish of Woodford cum Membris – the area has been affected by flooding during the past 10 years. In November 2012, there were four areas within the village where flooding occurred and 10 properties flooded internally. A Flood Investigation Report by Northamptonshire County Council recommends extensive water alleviation measures. The development of new dwellings is required to fund the works, which will intercept surface water from the stream and manage its slow release.

The plans for the site propose two Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) to be created either side of a low density development of 49 two, three and four-bedroom houses and two-bedroom bungalows. The home designs reflect the traditional architectural styles found within the village. A site for a new community facility to potentially replace the Parish’s Memorial Hall is also proposed, including designated parking provision. New tree and native hedgerow planting, Public Open Space and footpath links will deliver additional benefits. The architect for the scheme is Birmingham-based UMAA Architecture Ltd.

James O’Shea, Managing Director of Terra said: “Roads, gardens and homes in Woodford Halse and Hinton have been affected by flooding. This can hamper the ability of Emergency Services to access properties, as well as causing havoc to daily life. There is a real need for a robust, permanent water alleviation scheme, which this quality scheme of family houses and bungalows can be the enabler for.

“Within the Daventry area, there is also a chronic shortage of new homes, especially in the rural villages. This much-needed development could enable local people to move into a modern, economical new home without needing to leave the area. We have already carried out consultation work and look forward to working alongside Officers, Councillors and additional consultees while the planning application is being considered.”

Fardon Road is a sustainable location for new housing, with a bus stop providing regular services into Daventry town centre located only four minutes’ walk away. The Parish contains a good provision of local education, retail, leisure, employment and health facilities. In recognition of the available local amenities, Woodford Halse and Hinton are referred to as a ‘Primary Service Village’ within the Daventry District Local Plan, which was adopted in February 2020. Settlements in this category are considered the most appropriate for accommodating local housing and employment needs.

Terra is an experienced residential land specialist, which enters into agreements with landowners and then pursues, funds and secures an agreeable planning permission. It also has the financial resources to secure land with or without residential planning consent to assist landowners looking for a quick sale process.

Terra has a national reach, having recently secured residential land in Bedfordshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Warwickshire, The West Midlands, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. Terra currently controls 24 sites, with circa 415 acres of residential land that is capable of delivering 2,200 new homes.

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