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Taylor Wimpey is preparing a full planning application for approximately 203 homes on land at Drakelow Park, Burton-on-Trent.
Our provisional plans for the development, which is to be called Stonewood Park, include a variety of two, three and four bedroom homes.
It’s important to us that we listen to the view of the local community as we develop our plans, and we held a public exhibition on Thursday 6th March at the Immanuel Church Stapenhill. A copy of the exhibition boards displayed at the event can be downloaded here.
You can also find out more about our proposals on this web page and provide your feedback by clicking on the ‘Have Your Say’ button or by emailing [email protected].
Our consultation period will end at midnight on Friday 20th March 2025, and all feedback will be considered before we submit a full planning application to South Derbyshire District Council, which we hope to do in April 2025.
If you have any questions about our plans you can email [email protected].
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Masterplan
The proposed site is part of the Drakelow Park allocation in the adopted South Derbyshire Local Plan. Outline consent exists for the whole of the allocation and the proposed site sits within phase three of the wider development.
The provisional plans include a variety of two, three and four bedroom homes which will sit within the already approved Dracan Village development (planning ref: 9/2009/0341). Within Dracan Village there is a retirement village, employment park, local centres, public open space and a primary school.
No changes are proposed to the already existing road layout, the new access onto Walton Road, the number of retained trees and public open space that were approved through the previous reserved matters application.
The proposed house types will have the same elevation treatments and retain similar features to the already permitted house types.
The development masterplan
Connectivity
We understand the importance of our proposed new development seamlessly integrating itself into the existing community. We also know residents expect to have convenient access to local facilities and services by a range of transport modes and that on-site services should be easy to find.
Our proposal will integrate with the surrounding community by reinforcing existing connections or creating new ones. The site is well located in terms of access to the local facilities in Burton-on-Trent, including schooling options and job and retail opportunities.
Pedestrian facilities have already been approved on the wider scheme surrounding the development, including a comprehensive network of footpaths, cycleways and woodland walks around the site which will connect new and existing routes to wider strategic networks in the Burton on Trent area, which will help encourage walking and cycling in the community.
Ecology
Protecting and preserving the natural environment, including valued landscapes and habitats is a key priority.
A number of surveys have already been carried out to assess the wildlife and habitats already present at the site. The existing Drakelow Park development has been designed to protect and enhance these habitats and species whilst creating a green and pleasant environment for people and Taylor Wimpey will be aligning themselves with the principles of the existing consent.
Existing trees and hedgerows will be retained where possible, and there will be additional planting
Additional surveys for the presence of bats and badgers have been completed, and as part of Taylor Wimpey’s environmental strategy, we will be installing bird and bat boxes, bug hotels, bee bricks and hedgehog highways.
Character and Design
All of the homes will be designed with energy efficiency in mind. Each of the properties will be thermally efficient, having been created through sustainable construction methods that meet the current building regulations, and all new homes will include access to an electric charging point.
Car parking will be in line with the requirements of the relevant Stafford Borough Highways, with the provision of a garage dependent on the house type.
All homes will have private outdoor space, and rear gardens will comply with the council’s existing requirements.
All of the new homes will be up to two storeys in height, in keeping with the existing surrounding properties. They will be arranged into detached, semi-detached and terraced groups.
Each of the proposed new homes will include a range of features in keeping with the locality and character of the area, such as recessed front doors, traditional pitch porches, brick and render, eaves with simple brick detailing and contemporary styling.
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Open Space
The wider development will deliver a well-designed, accessible and inclusive public area of open space, providing residents with a space to socialise and engage with each other, encouraging interaction and opportunities to benefit from healthy lifestyle choices.
The comprehensive network of footpaths, cycleways and woodland walks that are in place around the site will benefit both new and existing residents.
Economic
We have used UK-wide statistical data to demonstrate that the proposed development can bring a number of economic benefits to the local area.
Building the homes
282 jobs
Direct employment
Estimated to create 63 temporary construction jobs per year of build.
70 jobs
Indirect/Induced employment
£14,038,611
Economic output
Expected additional Gross Value Added (GVA) per year from direct and indirect jobs.
Once people move in
£1,502,200
First occupation expenditure
Total anticipated spend on goods and services by people as they move in to the new houses and make them feel like home.
£5,623,181
Total spend by residents
The amount the residents of the new development are expected to spend per year.
Additional local authority income
£338,604
Additional Council Tax revenues per year
Estimated additional Council Tax per year based on the proposed number of new homes.
£1,676,780
New Homes Bonus payments
A grant paid, over six years, by central government to local councils
Community Funding
See below for some examples of our work in the North Midlands region:
Taylor Wimpey deliver helping hand to Himley Hall Sailing Club
Himley Hall Sailing Club received a boost from Taylor Wimpey North Midlands as it looked to rebuild months on from an arson attack.
The housebuilder donated a new bench to replace the original seating space which, alongside the club's hut and decking, was destroyed in a fire in December 2023.
In addition to replacing the bench, Taylor Wimpey also funded a new commemorative plaque to replace the original sign which was dedicated to the memory of David and Mary Harris, two dedicated members of the sailing club.
“It’s been a tough few months after being forced to start from near enough scratch, but their contribution has enabled us to take one step closer to reopening the hut again for our members. On behalf of everyone at the club, I’d like to thank them for their kind support.”
Taylor Wimpey North Midlands and Taylor Wimpey Midlands combined forces to pledge £1500 toward the new seven year cycle of the Coventry Peace Orchard project.
The donation funded seven new apple trees for the next cycle, which were planted by pupils from Cardinal Newman Catholic School.
Located on the outskirts of Coventry, the Coventry Peace Orchard project was set up by World War II veteran Dennis Davison and is a legacy to the apple orchards of Normandy, where he and many others successfully fought for peace in 1944.
The orchard is entirely self-funded and is reliant on volunteers from the local community to maintain it.
“The Peace Orchard is a regular coffee and picnic stop for many and holds a special place in the hearts of the Coventry community. We are extremely grateful to both Taylor Wimpey and Cardinal Newman for the support they’ve given us with this particular project.”
Taylor Wimpey North Midlands recently committed a £1,000 sponsorship to Bulkington’s Christmas Light Switch-on, which helped to save the much loved annual event.
Organised by Bulkington volunteers, the Christmas event welcomed over 1,000 visitors from Bulkington and beyond, highlighting the significance of the yearly community get together.
With this year’s budget withdrawn, Taylor Wimpey’s welcome contribution offered both relief and reassurance for the local community in Bulkington, with the four figure donation going a long way towards achieving their fundraising target.
“Bulkington’s Christmas Light Switch-on is such an important occasion in our community and we’re grateful to Taylor Wimpey for the support they have shown us."
Taylor Wimpey leads local business initiative which delivers toy-tastic Christmas boost to Wolverhampton charity
The Taylor Wimpey North Midlands team and a number of its suppliers joined forces to deliver a seasonal surprise to The Haven, a Wolverhampton-based charity that supports women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
A donation of £5000 was made, with Taylor Wimpey employees also gifting a number of brand new toys to the charity through its specially organised ‘big give’ scheme.
The Haven, which has been selected by Taylor Wimpey North Midlands to be its local charity partner throughout 2024, provides practical and emotional support to those under its care, including a 24/7 helpline, safe accommodation, specialist programmes, counselling and therapy and children’s services.
“We’re absolutely blown away with the kindness shown by employees at Taylor Wimpey North Midlands and its suppliers. Through the donation we have received from Taylor Wimpey, we can help ensure the women and children we support still get to have some special memories.”
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