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| Revised layout for Rushy Bank site, September 2015 |
The Rushy Bank Partnership consisting of Young Dementia UK Homes, the Beacon Project Charlbury and our development partners, resubmitted a planning application for the Rushy Bank site at the beginning of September.
We will be holding a public exhibition of the revised proposals in the Corner House, Charlbury, on 12 September 2015, 10-12pm.
The Revised Development Proposal
- No housing along the Forest Road frontage. This is to address concerns about the potential for archaeology in that area.
- Previously proposed mini roundabout replaced by T junction
- Reduction of number of homes from 29 to 25
- Further revisions to house design and positioning in response to community comments
The Benefits
- A supported 12 bed living facility for Young Dementia UK Homes for those suffering from early onset dementia
- All homes for sale are custom/self-build with priority for local people. 50% of these are at discounted sale prices to deal with the affordability gap in Charlbury’s housing supply.
- Scheme could make a significant financial contribution towards education (OVER £100,000 based on County Council figures) and other County and District provided services, and funds towards the Community Centre or other priorities identified by the Town Council.
- Sustainable location close to railway station and no further away from town centre than the extent of Ticknell Piece,The Green and Woodstock Road houses. Closer to the Town Centre than the recently approved Ditchley Road housing.
- Very low visual impact as a result of extensive landscaping, careful siting, low density and location behind the employment area.
- Up to 12 jobs associated with Young Dementia Home
- Additional residents will help to sustain local amenities and facilities
- Improvements to highway safety that will slow traffic as it approaches the town down Forest Road.
