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Grand design for Swindon nearly ready for planning application

After a series of public consultation meetings in August and September to bring together ideas for Pickard’s Small Field in Gorse Hill, a
formal presentation of plans for a new housing development based on sound environment principles and designs will be put to a public
meeting on 18 October, before a planning application is submitted.
Pickard’s Small Field, the former At a public consultation in early The aim is to set a benchmark for munity and environmental groups
allotments site close to Cricklade September, Kevin said that involv- future development both in Swin- to address flooding issues and
Road, will comprise some 180 new ing people living close to the site and don and across the UK. improve woodland and open green
homes and is the first project by the people of Gorse Hill had been The houses for sale and for space close by. Wiltshire Wildlife
Hab Housing, the new residential central to the project. “We’re not just rent, designed by Glenn Howell Trust is proposing improvements
development company established building houses, we are absolutely Architects, will far exceed present to the adjacent copse and brook
by TV presenter Kevin McCloud. committed to building a commu- energy conservation standards. The and to implement a community-led
For this project Hab has formed a nity and enhancing the community development will also demonstrate maintenance regime.
joint venture with Oakus Wiltshire which is already there.” urban planning innovations that are The meeting takes place on Satur-
Ltd, part of the Green Square Group Over the last year Hab Oakus has already proven in parts of Europe. day 18 October, 9.30am to 12.30pm,
that also includes Westlea Housing. worked closely with Swindon Bor- The area has poor drainage and a at the Punjabi Community Centre,
Their joint venture partnership is in ough Council to create beautifully variety of methods will be used to Kembrey Street, Gorse Hill. For
turn working closely with Swindon designed homes that are respectful prevent flooding on the site and details call Katie Scaife at Westlea
Borough Council. of their context and environment. further away. The project team has Housing on 01249 466015 or mail:
been working closely with com- [email protected]
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