Manageable ecological impacts with landscape enhancement.
Ecology & Environment
- The site itself is not designated for ecological value.
- Adjacent hedgerow forms part of a Strategic Green Infrastructure corridor.
- Development would retain, buffer and enhance this feature.
- Biodiversity Net Gain to be delivered in accordance with policy.
- No Flood Zone 3 constraint identified in the report.
Ecological impacts are considered manageable, subject to a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and proportionate mitigation.
Landscape & SuDS Strategy
The concept design incorporates landscape buffers, native planting, pond/SuDS infrastructure and a children's play area. The farm shop concept places a biodiverse green roof and pondside terrace at the heart of the visitor amenity, combining rainwater management, ecology and identity.
The visitor amenity strategy includes farm-to-table retail, bakery, bistro and local butcher/deli offer; a curved frontage facing arrival; a lower terrace fronting the pond; a biodiverse green roof to soften building mass and improve ecology; a pond/SuDS feature supporting rainwater management; and a community-focused landscape setting.
Sustainable Design
The hotel design language includes local larch timber cladding, dark metal accents, low-E glazing, biodiverse roof zones, solar PV, GSHP/plant strategy and a resilient high-performance envelope. The wider infrastructure concept also incorporates solar canopy, battery storage, sustainable drainage and green buffers.
Landscape amenity + SuDS concept