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Friday 28th Jul 2017
Barratt David Wilson' proposals for a sustainable mixed-used development of 324 new homes, including 130 affordable homes, have been approved by Borough of Poole’s Planning Committee.
In resolving to approve the application, members recognised the importance of providing affordable and family homes and the benefits being provided through the delivery of over 20Ha of green open space to the north of Magna Road. Members also took the time to thank and congratulate Barratt David Wilson and WH White for engaging with the local community and evolving a well thought-out and cohesive proposal.
A wide range of benefits for the local community will be delivered, including:
- A total of 324 new homes, including 101 one and two bedroom and 190 three bedroom homes, to help address local need for new family homes.
- 130 affordable homes, 39% more than the total number delivered in the Borough since 2011, to be provided as 65 starter homes and 65 affordable homes as a mixture of affordable rent and shared ownership.
- 25.8 hectares (88.4 acres) of Public Open Space, including a green link to a proposed Country Park to the north of Magna Road.
- £4.7m boost for Borough of Poole through planning contributions (£1.5m) and New Homes Bonuses (£3.2m).
- Improved bus services with new stops and pedestrian and cycle links to Bearwood.