Ecology and Sustainability

The site is located next to Brierley Forest Park. The design of the new development will therefore seek to enhance biodiversity on the southern fringes of the park. This will include the construction of a new water balancing area along this boundary and a long-term management plan, where species rich planting and the presence of water all year round, will create an aquatic wildlife habitat.

The majority of the existing habitat on the fringes of the site, as well as the current central hedgerow, will be largely retained and enhanced. This, alongside additional planting of hedgerows and trees within public spaces, will contribute to the habitats available within the site for use by local wildlife. This will also include bat and bird boxes in species-appropriate locations around the site, to increase nesting
and roosting opportunities.

Public enjoyment of the local wildlife, including that within Brierley Forest Park, will be enhanced via the creation of new green footpaths through the development, connecting new and existing residents to this very special facility.

The new greenways will act as a focus for pedestrians and, as the habitat along the northern boundary of the site will be enhanced and strengthened, will prevent the creation of make-shift access points into Brierley Forest Park, helping to minimise damage or disturbance to new and retained habitats.

Sustainable Transport

The site is designed to accommodate a bus loop to facilitate bus services coming through the development, connecting it with the town centre, places of employment, schools, railway stations and the Nottingham Tram network.

Bellway is speaking to Nottinghamshire County Council about existing and necessary future bus service provision within the area, with financial contributions to be applied if necessary to assist in delivering improvements to the network.

Financial contributions towards highways improvements in the wider area will help accommodate the extra cars generated by the proposed development.