Sustainability

Putting landscape and sustainability at the heart of our designs

        

  • New habitat creation, hedgerow and woodland planting.

  • A substantial green buffer or multi-functional green corridor between the new development on The Crown Estate site and existing homes in Mangrove Green and Cockernhoe.

  • Planned advanced planting in the buffer area ahead of other development, about which we are in discussions with the Parish Council.

  • Connected green corridors and spaces radiating from Brickkiln Wood and Slipe Spring – both woodland and generous open spaces.

  • The creation of a sustainable drainage network of ponds and wetlands.

  • New sports and recreation facilities to the north of the development.

  • New children’s play facilities throughout the site.

  • New parks of rich grassland, new shrub planting and trees to enhance the natural setting of the existing villages.

  • New allotments for local food growing and planting.

  • Avenues of trees and other planting along the road network.

Putting landscape and sustainability at the heart of our designs

Our revised planning applications take into account the need for climate resilience, and sets out a vision for a low carbon, sustainable development, to reflect the Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance.

The biodiversity and character of the existing and new neighbourhoods are reflected in our landscaping plans, which include:

Our updated landscape plan:

Our landscape plan - as approved in January 2025

The Masterplan takes into account the need for climate resilience, and sets out a vision for a low carbon, sustainable development, suited to a future net zero carbon world.

Further details of our approach to sustainability will be included in the planning applications, but key principles will include:

  • A ‘fabric first’ approach to reduce the energy required to heat / cool new homes and other buildings

  • All water and heating in the new homes will be designed to be fuelled by electricity rather than gas

  • Exploring renewable and low carbon energy sources including solar panels and heat pumps

  • Prioritising active travel (cycle / pedestrian) and public transport use

  • Consideration of a range of measures to reduce water consumption and waste