Ravensbank
This site is located to the south/east of the
existing Ravensbank employment site and is approximately 10
hectares in area, as indicated on this map
. The original employment site caters for Redditch Borough’s
needs and it is envisaged that this expansion site could provide
additional capacity for Redditch’s needs on a similar basis
More details on the 'Other Development Sites'
Policy can be viewed below. As this site is expected to be for
employment use only, the housing elements of the policy will not
apply.
3 responses were received in relation to
Ravensbank during the consultation on DCS2. The main concerns
centred around the potential adverse environmental impact of
development on the natural environment and wildlife habitats and
perceived lack of need for employment land as there are empty
employment buildings in Redditch
The following document shows a summary of responses for
Ravensbank, particularly relating to the potential development
site.
CP4 B) Other Development Sites policy
The Council will support/promote
development at the sites as detailed in table 2 below. The
following general principles will be applied to the consideration
of proposals to develop such sites:
For solely housing sites:
- Residential development should reflect local need and
should contain a high proportion of 2 and 3 bedroom
properties
- Development should contain 40% affordable housing
(of which 66% is social/affordable rented and 33%
is intermediate)
- Housing should be designed to be suitable for the
elderly and should, for example, be constructed to Lifetime Home
Standards (See CP 8)
For all uses, new development
should:
- Minimise the use of car based travel and maximise
opportunities for use of public transport, walking and
cycling
- Be of a high quality design and locally
distinctive
- Create a sustainable and balanced community that
integrates into the existing built fabric of the settlement to
which it relates
- Be constructed in a sustainable way to reflect energy
and waste management hierarchies, maximising
energy efficiency and incorporating zero or low carbon energy
generation technologies
- Address noise and air pollution issues by incorporating
mitigation measures to ensure sensitive uses and AQMA’s are not
unduly impacted upon.
- Matters of flood risk should be addressed through
avoidance and flood attenuation measures. Surface water should be
managed to prevent additional flooding from this source in both the
new and existing development
- Important biodiversity habitats and landscape features
should be retained and enhanced and mitigation measures provided
where appropriate. Full account should also be taken of all
important and notable species. It is expected that opportunities
for enhancing green infrastructure and maintaining important green
corridors will be embraced.
- Financial contributions for wider infrastructure
provision together with town centre regeneration where appropriate
will be required in accordance with CP24 Planning
Obligations.
