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QUAKERS WALK, DEVIZES
6.1 Summary of Development Objectives: Development of the
Quakers Walk site should, amongst other goals, secure the
following objectives:
• About 230 new homes for Devizes.
• A mixture of housing types.
• Affordable housing.
• A new primary school.
• New community facilities.
• Dual use of sports facilities.
• New equipped play space.
• New casual play space.
• A new floodlit Multi Use Games Area.
• Retention and enhancement of Quakers Walk.
• A substantial landscape buffer to Quakers Walk.
• A comprehensive landscape scheme.
• Maintenance of access to allotments.
• New vehicular access from London Road.
• Bus access to / from Roundway Park.
• Respect for the amenity of existing residents.
• Regard to the effect of the Helipad.
• Improved links with adjacent leisure / recreation facilities
• Energy efficiency.
• A layout which represents high quality urban design.
• A layout which encourages walking and cycling.
• Sustainable provision for cars.
• A safe and attractive new environment.
• A locally distinctive new place.
• A development well connected to the existing community.
• A significant new community open space.
• Suitable landscaping of ‘natural bowl’
• A positive development when viewed from Roundway Hill.
• Quality architecture respecting local traditions.
• Sustainable credentials.
• A comprehensive high quality landscape and streetscape.
• Retention of mature trees at new London Road access.
• Enhanced Biodiversity
• Substantial contributions towards secondary / adult education
and sustainable transport
Figure 6.8 – 6.10: Images
from Planning Brief
Ref: 04744
May 2005
Issue Number 1