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both primary and secondary schools. It is close to the main regional road and rail links while still boasting views over the nearby Wincham Brook – earning the development its name Brook View. Russell LDP began the process of securing the land, and more importantly, working through planning items with the local council. “Due to the historic industrial uses of the site, there were a number of items to consider,” explains Thomas Relph, associate land and planning director at Russell Homes and LDP. “This included the use of the land, loss of employment, dealing with the previous salt mine, and managing the surrounding health and safety issues from the nearby industrial development.” Collectively, these factors meant a “strong strategy” was needed, and a series of discussions took place between the developers and council offi cers The salt mine proved to be the biggest obstacle, and after detailed investigations into the ground were undertaken it was decided to create a ‘standoff zone’ – a designated area of green open space where no activity takes place. Despite the complicated nature of the site, discussions with council offi cers were positive, says elph,
resulting in a “positive outcome and a strong development.”
MOVING FORWARD
As well as negotiating the properties of the site itself, the meetings between council offi cers and ussell D allowed for discussions around the overall site layout, number and size of units, and the various tenures. “Detailed discussions were held with the council housing offi cers to determine what the best mi was to meet local housing needs,” says Relph. “It was important to have key stakeholder involvement from the council to deliver a strong community feel that caters for all walks of life.” In the end, they agreed on a total number of units for the site at 103 homes – ranging from one to four bedrooms. This was in order that the development would have something to offer everyone, from young families buying their fi rst homes to downsizers looking for a smaller property. Brook View comprises detached, semi-detached and mews-style properties in a mix of tenures – open market, shared ownership and social rent. enefi tting the local community meant more than simply building the homes. More than £400,000 was invested
“DUE TO THE HISTORIC INDUSTRIAL USES OF THE SITE, THERE WERE A NUMBER OF ITEMS TO CONSIDER”
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