52 homes planned for village

Developers have submitted plans to build up to 52 homes in a village near Hereford.

Land Allocations Limited have asked permission to place the new homes on a field north of Southbank in Withington.

They want to build a mixture of two-storey houses and 1.5 storey bungalows on the 6.76-acre site which they say would reflect local housing needs.

The developers say the new housing estate would be seen as an extension of the village and it will reflect its current scale and character.

And consultants working on the scheme say they want to play their part in addressing climate change and will design the new homes accordingly.

“The layout and design of the development has ensured that each dwelling will be afforded dedicated bin and recycle bin storage,” the design and access statement says.

“This ensures that, once occupied, the future owners/occupiers would be encouraged to manage their waste in a sustainable manner.

“The introduction of these measures is thought to encourage a highly sustainable design aligning with the government’s commitment to address climate change in new developments.

“The location of the application site will also contribute to this as well, due to the excellent public transport connections.

“Environmentally responsible methods of construction and a palette of sustainable, locally sourced materials will be chosen wherever possible, in pursuing a
design that is energy efficient and environmentally conscious.

“Materials will be selected from local sources wherever possible to minimise transport energy use and help sustain the local economy.

“Low carbon lighting, triple glazing and improved insulation will be incorporated in to the scheme. Where possible the orientation of the plot will ensure the optimum plot orientation for solar gain.

“Conservation where possible of onsite natural resources will also be considered such as retaining of the existing trees and hedgerows.

“New planting will be provided to compensate for any loss of onsite ecological features.”

Residents have until June 23 to have their say on the proposals which Herefordshire Council officers are expected to consider by August 15.