Sandleford Park, Newbury

A development of 1,000 new homes, a new primary school, a new country park and a new local centre.

Our Role

• Flood risk assessment
• Drainage design
• Expert Witness at Planning Appeal
• Infrastructure cost planning

The Outcome

• Securing a residential allocation in an adopted local plan
• Evidence given at a Public Inquiry to demonstrate that a sustainable drainage solution was viable against challenging topography, impact from ancient woodland, high groundwater table and highly sensitive ecological impacts
• The Inspector’s report recommended the appeal be allowed
• The appeal was allowed by the Secretary of State, with Outline Planning Permission being granted