To develop a comprehensive, high quality residential development, which is distinctive and respectful of the local character and makes a positive contribution to the wider locality;

Positively contribute to meeting local housing demand and needs, with the right range of products and house types to suit market conditions;

The proposed development will respect separation distances and the need for privacy and establish a positive relationship to the existing/ adjoining properties;

The proposals take advantage of the topography of the site to capture distant views out of the development, in particular the east and southern boundaries;

The proposals incorporate a network of pedestrian routes around the site, enhancing connectivity in the area along with enhanced footpaths and cycle routes to the wider area;

Plots provide amenity space to enhance local biodiversity and mature trees will be retained;

Plots have been designed around the internal roads which have been carefully positioned to avoid a linear layout, trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order, the open space to the north, and green edge to the east and south, to create a more aesthetic site plan which addresses multiple viewpoints and creates a sense of place;

the proposed site layout has been developed to take into account known site constraints, in particular trees, and distance to adjacent Listed Buildings and Cubley Hall;

boundary hedgerows and trees will be retained wherever possible and enhanced;

30% of homes will be affordable housing in line with Council Policy;

100% of homes will be M4(2) accessible and adaptable dwellings, and a provision of accommodation will be M4(3) wheelchair user dwellings; and,

on-site POS provided by enhancing areas to the rear of Cubley Hall, and to the north of the Site.