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QUAKERS WALK, DEVIZES
5.8 Mix: A rich mix of housing opportunities.
• The development should establish a well-balanced living
environment to compliment the existing make up of
Devizes. A suitable mix of housing types and tenure
should be provided.
Figure 5.8: Density diagram
Figure 5.9: Aerial photo of
Devizes
• The development should recognise the need for
affordable housing in Devizes and provide about 70
subsidised and 45 low cost units. If the total number of
houses on the site increases above the allocation of
about 230 units (as specified in the Local Plan), a prorata
increase in the number of affordable houses will be
sought.
• The average density of residential development should
be approximately 35 dwellings per hectare. The site will
consequently provide about 230 dwellings.
• Higher residential densities should concentrate around
the heart of the development and closer to the town
centre. Densities should reduce towards the northern
area of the site to provide a transition with properties off
Roundway Park. The density of development should
also reduce towards Quakers Walk.
FIGURE 5.8
• In order to avoid disturbance arising from the adjacent
helicopter pad, a building exclusion zone should be
adhered to.
The location of the school indicated in Figure 5.8 has
been decided following detailed discussions with key
stakeholders and local residents (see paragraphs 1.5-
1.15). The justification for the preferred location is
provided at paragraph 5.17 of this Planning Brief.
FIGURE 5.9
Ref: 04744
May 2005
Issue Number 1