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The development comprises of up to 1,000
homes, together with landscaped squares, a
community centre and commercial units. It is
being delivered over six phases: construction
of Phase 1 started in 2007 and was completed
in 2009 with the first 162 homes released
for sale. Construction of Phase 2 is currently
underway for a further 195 homes and a the
City of York Council resolved to grant planning
permission for the remaining four phases in
December 2015.
Understanding environmental impacts
and constraints was a key component of
this project. To this end, Waterman were
commissioned to prepare a series of
environmental reports to accompany the
original outline planning application in 2002,
followed by subsequent revised submissions in
2005 and 2007, and more recently, a revised
Masterplan Planning Submission in 2015.
The reports included an Environmental Impact
Assessment and Sustainability Statement and
preparation of technical reports in relation to
ground conditions, noise, air quality, ecology,
flood risk and drainage. Key issues in relation
to these technical studies included the
contamination present as a result of the former
uses of the site; noise and air quality issues
associated with the Stonebow – a busy road
adjacent to the site; the ecological value of
the site and surrounds, in particular the Foss
Islands Nature Reserve and River Foss which
are known to support otters; and the history of
flooding within York.
Our team also provided landscape design
services for the redevelopment and we are
currently engaged in the detailed drainage
design for Phases 3 to 6, in addition to
developing management plans to enable
environmental risks to be minimised during
construction.
Joanna Bagley, Senior Associate Director,
commented; “We are delighted to be
involved in this high profile development.
A collaborative approach between Lendlease
and Waterman has enabled the challenging
environmental constraints of the Hungate
Site to be effectively managed throughout the
design of the development and construction
of Phases 1 and 2. We look forward to our
continuing involvement in the detailed design
and construction of the remaining phases of
the development.”
The development comprises of up to 1000 homes,
together with landscaped squares, a community
centre and commercial units.
Hungate’s striking new residential quarter is
scheduled for completion by 2021.
Contact: Joanna Bagley, Senior Associate
Director, Infrastructure & Environment
joanna.bagley@watermangroup.com
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