Welcome Welcome to Linden Homes public exhibition displaying our proposed plans for our residential development on land between Steamer Quay and Weston Lane,. Today s exhibition has been arranged to provide you with the opportunity to view, discuss and comment upon the initial plans relating to the forthcoming Reserved Matters planning application which will detail layout, appearance, landscaping and scale. Linden Homes will be reviewing the feedback received from this exhibition prior to finalising its proposals and submitting a formal planning application in early 2014. Further information about the proposals, design and highways are in the remaining boards. At the exhibition today: About us The Site and current planning permission matters of detail Investing in local Communities: A case study Next Steps Red line site plan Previous completed Linden Homes developments
About us Linden Homes one of the top 10 housebuilders in the UK is the housebuilding arm of the Galliford Try Group. Linden Homes South West is based in Newton Abbott, which is one of 11 regional offices that operate right across England, from Cornwall to County Durham. With a reputation for bespoke and creative sustainable developments in prime locations, Linden Homes prides itself on high quality design, and has won numerous awards. Working with local communities comes as second nature to Linden Homes. We understand that if we are to deliver houses that not only meet the aspirations of those who seek to live in them, but also enhance the existing neighbourhood, then we need to talk to and engage with local people. By seeking out local knowledge, and listening to local opinions, we are able to build a fuller picture and identify the wider benefits that development can bring to the existing community. Linden Homes is proud to be part of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, and works hard with local communities through the construction process. A selection of Linden Homes developments
Investing in local communities: A case study For many, the visible sign of Linden Homes investment in their local community will be the new homes that we build. We are proud of the quality of our product but we also know that our investment stretches far beyond bricks and mortar. Our houses provide homes for families, work for local businesses and opportunities for new apprentices. We undertook a case study of one of our schemes in Devon, the findings of which are presented to the right. Some of the local businesses working with us at Ogwell Brook Western Counties Roofing (6 miles from our site) Pollington Decorators (24 miles from our site) Mackenzie Glass (18 miles from our site) AJ Wilson rendering (48 miles from our site) Robert McDonald Brickwork (7 miles from our site) Europlas Windows (3 miles from our site) Lucas Carpenters (18 miles from our site) Burgess Cleaning (4 miles from our site) O Leary Wall and Floor Tiling (30 miles from our site) Trimseal (11 miles from our site) Barkwell Plumbing and Heating ( 51 miles from our site) Barkwells (51 miles from our site) Clarkson and Evans (129 miles from our site) The team of contractors Case Study: Ogwell Brook, Devon Our 100 th apprentice in the South West National Apprenticeship Programme During 2013 Linden Homes launched a national apprenticeship scheme with First 4 Skills (a national training provider). Our aim To have 500 apprentices within the next three years The importance of apprenticeships Apprenticeships are key to developing skills vital to UK house building Without a skilled workforce, house building will struggle to deliver the new homes we need Achievements to date 100 apprentices recruited as part of our pilot programme in the south west 186 new homes are currently being built 25% (or 46 units) are affordable and are being made available through a local housing association to people on the local council s waiting list; 95% of all homes for sale have been bought by local people living within 15 miles of the development; A direct investment of 19.4 million into the local community Up to 280 jobs generated (research by the Home Builders Federation concludes that every home built delivers 1.5 full time jobs on site and in the supply chain) 73 jobs have been created on the first two phases of this three-phase scheme, two-thirds of which are with firms based less than 30 miles away. A further 13 architects, surveyors and engineers are retained on the project, in addition to our team of four locally-based Linden Homes staff Local businesses have undertaken the majority of the work on site 90% of our contractors are based in Devon and Cornwall Three-quarters of our suppliers are also based in the south west Working with local firms, we have been able to train 11 young apprentices Our experience at Ogwell Brook is replicated on the majority of schemes across our entire national development network. When we say that we work with communities, we mean it.
Next steps Thank you for taking the time to attend Linden Homes public exhibition for its proposals to develop a new residential scheme for land between Steamer Quay and Weston Lane, Bridgetown, Totnes. We hope you found it useful and would be grateful if you could take time to submit a feedback form and tell us what you think. Following today s public exhibition, we will review all feedback received, prior to finalising the proposals and submitting a planning application to South Hams Council. The team looks forward to receiving your feedback and is grateful that you have taken the time to attend today s event. Should you have any further questions or comments or if would like to discuss the proposals with the team after today, you are welcome to contact us using the details below. Thank you. Freephone information line: 0800 298 7040 Website: Email: feedback@consultation-online.co.uk Previous completed Linden Homes developments