More affordable housing will soon be available in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following approval of a planning application to redevelop land on the Becontree Estate. The plans will transform an historic public library into a local amenity, helping to regenerate part of the east-London inter-war housing development.
A 77-home residential development within the South Downs National Park has obtained unanimous support, following close liaison between CALA Homes (Thames), ECE Architecture, Motion’s drainage and SuDS team and the Park Authority.
Sustainable travel options such as walking, cycling and using public transport must be considered at the earliest possible stage when designing a site access for new homes. Plans for a 105-unit development in Titchfield, Hampshire, have been awarded resolution to grant, following support from Motion’s transport and travel planners.
The redevelopment of a brownfield site in Southend-on-Sea, will deliver 228 contemporary apartments and two supporting retail units. Motion provided transport and travel planning advice and helped to demonstrate that the new site use would lead to a reduction in vehicle movements on the local road network.