Our designs for the development in Cookridge

Updated Scheme Proposal
Our designs for
the development
in Cookridge
These indicative proposals demonstrate how the pockets
of development can accommodate a mixture of traditional
family homes in predominantly detached or semi-detached
form. Whilst indicative, the layout contains active frontages
to streets, and integrates the sites existing landscape into
the development.
New family homes have been positioned to respect
existing homes being positioned lower down the hillside
and with a separation distance that exceeds the guidance
contained within “Neighbourhoods for Living”.
Since the previous consultation we have carried out further survey work to ensure
all the trees surrounding the site had been identified. The layout, although only
indicative, was amended to demonstrate that housing can be located away
from the existing trees meeting guidance set out in ‘Guideline Distance from
Development to Trees’ used to by the Council.
The other change since the previous consultation is the proposed second access
onto Cookridge Drive. The second access creates better permeability to the site
which provides more options for the road user. Further details are shown on our
separate ‘Access’ board.
Community Benefits
The project can provide a host of benefits to the local community, such as:
•
An investment of approximately £1.77m will be received by Leeds City
Council from the New Homes Bonus Scheme, which has been set up by
the Government to benefit local communities when accommodating
new development.
• Significant developer contributions towards local infrastructure or services related to the development.
• The construction cost of the housing scheme is estimated to be £24 million.
The development could generate 156 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) construction
jobs per annum.
•
The development will deliver a range of housing to meet the needs and aspirations of the whole community. It will provide a housing offer fit for the 21st century in the right place and will contribute to the Governments desire for economic competitiveness, which subsequently facilitates a mobile workforce and dynamic economy.
• Affordable Housing will be provided based on the identified need.
• Improved linkages to the existing footpath network and a commitment to improve natural habitats located within and beyond the site boundaries.
• We welcome people’s views on these proposals and are keen to discuss alternative proposals and suggestions, with the aim to deliver benefits that are
most needed and beneficial to the community.
Proposed Layout
Not To Scale
Key Facts
Gateway Building
Active Frontage to Streets
Key Nodes
Respect to Existing Homes
Mix of Family Homes
Permeable Network