Technical Considerations

We are completing a series of technical assessments and surveys to inform the design, layout, and density of our proposals, and will submit these documents as part of our planning applications. These will be publicly available to view on Swindon Borough Council’s planning portal, however various summaries are provided below.

  • Transport, Access, and Travel

Primary access to the site is proposed from Lady Lane, with potential future connections from existing residential cul-de-sacs including pedestrian and cycle pathways.

The site will be integrated within the extensive network of off-road cycle and walking routes, supporting sustainable travel and movement from the site. The area is well-serviced by the number 16 bus route with stops to the north and west of the site providing links from Abbey Meads and St Andrews Ridge to the Orbital Shopping Park and Swindon town centre. An off-road cycle route which connects to the town’s wider cycle network is also easily accessible from the site.

The effect of the development upon the A419 has been discussed with the relevant highways bodies and we will submit a Transport Statement and Travel Plan which sets out the compliance of the proposals with local planning policy as part of our respective planning applications.

  • Infrastructure

The project is committed to maximising the positive impact of this investment in Swindon by employing locally and utilising the local supply chain during construction and operation wherever possible.

The Abbey Community Hub will also host many of the services/amenities and infrastructure required to support the new homes.

If you are a local business interested in potential supply chains opportunities, please get in touch and we’d be happy to arrange a chat.

  • Drainage and Flood Risk

The site is situated within Flood Zone 1, which is designated as an area with a low probability of flooding. A Flood Risk Assessment will be submitted alongside the planning application.

The proposals will include a sustainable drainage design to ensure that surface water is controlled and routed appropriately.

The planting of green infrastructure, such as trees, will also help to absorb surface water.

  • Noise

The proposed redevelopment will transform the site from what was a noisy stadium to a quiet residential neighbourhood.

Prior to construction, we will submit a Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) to Swindon Borough Council for agreement. This will set out proposed working hours and what measures will be in place to minimise the impact of construction disruption, including noise and dust.

  • Design

We have taken a placemaking approach to the design of our proposals, with a focus on creating a high-quality, vibrant place that brings value to new and existing residents and which promotes community, social connection, local enterprise, and health and wellbeing. The development will include areas of high- quality open space, linked by a central avenue running across the site to connect to existing access routes, green spaces and children’s play areas, serviced by a new community hub with leisure and sport facilities.

Whether it is through the materials we use, the design of the streets, or the planting and landscaping proposed, we are committed to delivering an attractive new development which positively adds to the existing community and creates spaces that people want to live and spend time in.

  • Placemaking

Through the course of developing the design proposals for the masterplan we have explored a number of options and variations – in terms of spatial arrangement, public realm, routes, character, placemaking, density and building typologies.

Of great importance to our conceptual approach throughout has been the ambition to achieve a landscape-led neighbourhood, placing people and amenity at the heart of our thinking. We have also been conscious of the need to respond sympathetically to the neighbouring developments and adjacent open space, actively seeking to improve access and integration across the site.

We have also been liaising fully with Swindon’s planning team, taking on board their constructive advice, which has helped to shape the proposals and ensure they meet local requirements and expectations.

Illustrative rendering of what the development could look like

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