Land east of Lodge Road, Hurst

We consider that a maximum of 300 homes could be provided on the land east of Lodge Road, alongside nearly 7 acres of publicly accessible open space.  A development of 300 homes would provide at least 105 affordable homes (35% of the total, in line with current council policy), and a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) value of circa £7 million.

Our initial framework plan shows how a development of 300 homes could be laid out:

Key elements of the initial framework plan include:

• Up to 300 homes (limited to the beige areas on the plan)
• Vehicle access from Lodge Road only
• Public open space linking Lodge Road with Tape Lane, including a large central area (‘Eyre Garden’)

• Three pedestrian / cycle access points from Tape Lane
• An off-road foot & cycle path along the length of Tape Lane
• A new pedestrian crossing on Lodge Road, connecting with the footpath network to the west

• An attenuation basin in the western part of the site, to control surface water run-off
• All TPO and other high-quality trees retained along with new boundary planting, particularly along Tape Lane  
• Land for an expansion of the Tape Lane allotment area & small parking area (if desired)