Technical Considerations

To ensure our proposals are deliverable and will result in a desirable development, we have given consideration to a number of technical aspects. These are outlined below.

Services

The site is well serviced with gas, electric and water close. No major off-site works will be required which removes a large amount of the inconvenience local residents can experience during the construction phase of new development works.  

Water mANAGEMENT & DRAINAGE

Foul water sewers are not available immediately adjacent to the site entrance. As such, some off-site foul drainage works are expected in order to discharge into foul sewers in either Quarry Road or Mill Lane. Detailed design of this element of our proposals is still ongoing.

As a result of positive percolation testing carried out recently by qualified engineers, it has been established that ‘soakaways’ will work for the surface water across the development. The development will incorporate a Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategy (SuDS) across the site, which will have the following aims:

·        To provide attenuation storage for the 1:100 year plus climate change event;

·        To provide a drainage swale to assist in reducing surface water run-off;

·        To enhance the ecological potential of the site

·        The surface water drainage strategy will be complemented by measures to reduce water consumption within the development.

tRANSPORT

Our transport consultants have confirmed that a suitable road junction to Oxcroft Lane (with adequate visibility splays) can be constructed.  

There are bus stops close by and the site is within walking distance to the shops and facilities within Bolsover. Homes on this site would therefore provide good opportunities for walking, cycling and using public transport.

Transport enquiries and traffic studies have concluded that highway safety will not be negatively affected by the proposed development.