Upper Callerton

The proposed consortium development would see up to 1,600, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes built at Upper Callerton. As part of this, we are proposing to build the first phases of new homes on the land adjacent Newbiggin Lane.

Our plans also include the development of a new primary school, local centre, areas of green, open space and play areas.  New walkways and cycle paths will be designed to provide convenient connections to the local area.

 

We propose a variety of two story, semi-detached, terraced and detached homes as well as a small selection of 2.5 storey homes. 

Design inspiration has been taken from the character of nearby housing estates to ensure the development will be in keeping with the local area whilst keeping its own identity. There will be a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced designs built with traditional materials.

The proposed homes will be built with traditional materials including red brick and a mix of red and grey roof tiles to help create a characterful community.  

The internal road infrastructure will be designed to accommodate bus services, and discussions with NEXUS are underway to determine what new or diverted services are appropriate to route through the development.  In addition, the development will incorporate high quality footways and cycleways designed to encourage the use of sustainable modes of travel – these will connect with existing facilities off site to enable sustainable trips to retail, employment, and leisure opportunities.  

Further, the provision of a school and local services within the development, as well as well-designed homes suitable for homes working, will reduce the need to travel and the potential for impacts on the road network

The proposed mitigation scheme would involve collecting and attenuating surface water runoff from the development areas allowing water to be held back during the type of storms which result in flood risk.  Establish flow paths through the site to follow routes which do not place properties at risk of flooding.  Ensure proposed floor levels are above ground levels.  The development will provide attenuation in form of SUDs (“sustainable urban drainage system”) ponds to attenuate and slow the rate of run off into the watercourses during the type of storms which may result in flood risk. This results in a reduction in flood risk on the watercourses downstream and in the surrounding area. The scheme will include allowance for climate change and urban creep (i.e. future increases in hardstanding areas). The use of SUDs features will ensure that water quality is addressed to the appropriate level. 

Specific consideration has been given as to how existing, habitats can be enhanced, so that the number of plant and animal species that they support (their biodiversity value) will be increased. The creation of new ecologically valuable habitats and open green space areas which will seek to convert the existing arable dominated landscape into a network of woodland, meadows, species rich hedgerows, sustainable urban drainage systems, and wetlands.

These measures will help to deliver biodiversity rich spaces to maintain and enhance the ecological value of the site and the local area around Callerton and Woolsington. Measures will focus on providing and enhancing habitats for birds, brown hare, bats, amphibians and hedgehogs.

During development and post construction, species and habitats will continue to be monitored to ensure wildlife and habitats are protected and enhanced. This will be achieved through ongoing ecological survey, biodiversity assessments and engagement with local nature conservation groups.

As part of our proposals we plan to deliver a range of new facilities to complement existing services within the wider community including a new primary school with outdoor space and a local centre.

If our planning application is approved, we will make a financial contribution to Newcastle City Council which will be used to improve local infrastructure and facilities.  While the council will decide how our contribution is spent, it could go towards improving local roads, supporting delivery of new sporting facilities, expanding existing healthcare centres or developing educational facilities.  

Our plans for the land to Upper Callerton includes areas of green open space within and around the development. New footpaths and cycleways will surround the open space, giving residents easy access to the local area. Play areas will also be created to encourage residents and their families to meet neighbours and friends and help to foster a vibrant new community.

Consultation with the local community is currently ongoing and this feedback is being collected by the overall consortium. In order to give feedback on the proposed development please visit the consortium consultation website