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One of the elements that most excited consultees was the level of open spaces planned. People were keen to ensure that we provided a large amount of public space within the development. Currently there is limited access to the site and we are proposing to change that dramatically. Our plans provide public open space on over one third of the development site and we have been guided by public’s views when looking at the mix of uses for it.

Some of the open space will be laid out for formal recreation, such as football and cricket. Much will be for informal use by the public such as walking, playing and picnicking.

Storey’s Field, the main area of open space, will be large (about the size of Parkers Piece) with a mix of formal and informal uses. The large area of land adjacent to the M11 will largely be informal public space with fields, landscaping and ponds. Throughout the site there will be green spaces all of which can be enjoyed both by residents and neighbours.

Although there are few large existing trees on the site consultees have been very clear that they want these preserved, in particular the avenue of chestnut trees. We have designed the site to ensure that significant trees are incorporated and in many cases enhance their standing.

The chestnut avenue will now form a central part of the development as a key pedestrian entry. We want to increase significantly the number of trees on the site and are planning to plant these early in the process so that they are more mature as construction starts on later parts of the development.

The Travellers Rest SSSI is an important geological site and one which people are keen that we should protect. We are working with Natural England to ensure that the site is sympathetically incorporated into the development as part of the Storey’s Field open space in a way that will give it long term protection.

It will be carefully managed to preserve the special environmental features it contains. No development will occur in the protected SSSI area, and to ensure this there will be a 'buffer' zone to provide access.

The impact of our development on the neighbouring burial site is a major concern for many people, particularly close neighbours. We are very sensitive to this and will do all that we can to protect its privacy and tranquillity.

Land adjacent to the burial ground will not be used for noisy activities to preserve its peaceful setting. We will ensure that the boundary between our development and the burial ground is strong and impermeable.

There will be no through way from the site onto All Souls Lane so that we are not encouraging greater traffic past the burial ground.

Neighbours were very keen to ensure that the major proposed open space, Storey’s Field, will be available for everyone to use. We can confirm this and have worked hard to make this space an integral element for creating a strong community and integrating it with its neighbours.