THE PROPOSAL
Wain Estates is preparing an outline planning application for land off Mount Road, Oswestry which will include around 335 new homes and public spaces.
The redevelopment of the site would deliver new homes in an attractive and sustainable location, adjacent to the vibrant town of Oswestry and the services and facilities it has to offer.
The vision for the site is to deliver an attractive, high-quality residential development in a sustainable location to help meet the housing needs of the town.
FIVE REASONS WHY...
LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY
A high-quality landscaping scheme sensitive to the existing landscape character which will enhance biodiversity and the environment for residents.
A NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD
A variety of new homes, ranging from starter homes to family homes, will be created and will add to a diverse and balanced community.
SUSTAINABLE LOCATION
The site is sustainably located adjoining the development limits of Oswestry and is within walking distance of local services and facilities.
ENHANCE THE LOCAL AREA
The delivery of areas of public open space, including children’s play areas and trim trails will be available for both existing and new residents alike. Provision within the site of a pedestrian and cycle route through to High Fawr Avenue, including surfacing upgrades to sections of the existing Bridleway (PROW: 0306/23).
CREATE MUCH-NEEDED HOMES
The delivery of around 335 dwellings with a mix of market and affordable homes contributing to local housing need. 5% of the dwellings will be built to the M4(3) (wheelchair user dwellings) standard.
A WELL-CONNECTED LOCATION
The site is well connected to the historic market town of Oswestry, with the town centre being located approximately within a 15/20 minute walk of the site. Local primary schools, secondary schools and pre-schools are readily accessible, along with the town hall, shops, doctors surgeries, pharmacies, dentists, pubs, cafes, restaurants and banks.
Local bus stops are located on Hampton Rise providing regular services into Oswestry itself and Oswestry Bus Station, provides services to Wrexham, Ellesmere and Shrewsbury where a range of employment opportunities. Onward train journeys can be made from Gobowen Rail Station to Shrewsbury, Chester, Telford, Crewe and Birmingham.
MAINTAINING THE NATURAL CHARACTER
Sustainable drainage basins have been designed around the perimeter of the site to effectively manage surface water run-off with drainage features to support and enhance the ecological value of the site.
The design of the development has been led by ensuring that there is no demonstrable harm to Grade II* Listed Building “The Hayes” which is adjacent to the site. Where possible as many of the existing trees and hedgerows around the edge and across the site will be retained and enhanced. This also includes the protection of green infrastructure corridors. The access road and northern field parcel is intended to be comparative of the gateway route opposite leading to The Mount.
The proposal includes pedestrian and cycle access using the existing Bridleway onto High Fawr Avenue, providing connectivity to Oswestry. There are numerous potential connections into the wider local public footpath network into the surrounding countryside.
