The development is proposed to be served from a new access on the northern side of Moor Lane. As part of our works, new traffic lights would be installed either side of the railway bridge with the carriageway across the railway line reduced to a single lane. This would allow for a new footway to be created from the site access, across the bridge where it would connect with the existing footway network. Dedicated car parking spaces for the railway side cottages is provided within the site. Our Transport Planners have undertaken considerable junction modelling and analysis of the local road network as part of pre-application engagement with the local highway authority. This work has included analysing traffic flows at times when the sports complex is in full use. This data has allowed the team to assess the impact of queuing at the new traffic lights to ensure that traffic is not backed up on the south side of the railway bridge.

A substantial green infrastructure network is proposed throughout the site to ensure people have an accessible space to meet, exercise, relax and play. The proposal creates a series of green corridors to facilitate pedestrian movements around and through the site.

All existing hedgerows and trees around the site will be retained where possible. There will also be new tree and hedgerow planting throughout the development to soften the transition between the village and the open countryside.

Built development, including housing and roads, are situated within the low risk flood areas, known as Flood Zone 1. The western part of the site, closest to the sports complex, is designated as Flood Zone 2 and 3 which is at a higher risk of flooding. Our engineers are familiar with the requirements of the Lead Local Flood Authority and are designing a suitable surface water drainage strategy that will safely drain the new development and will not create flooding issues within the locality. Our drainage strategy will include Sustainable Urban Drainage principles wherever technically feasible.