Challenge:
The client wanted to design a housing development that will be encompassing with the surrounding environment of mixed house types that includes a varying of style from traditional to modern. The development will attract local residents as well as new residents to the area that will create and economic boost to North Cave.
Solution:
The development has been designed to provide homes for a complete mixture of potential residents who can contribute to the village community and make use of the amenities North Cave has to offer. The proposed scheme will provide a sustainable development that is accessible to all members of the community. The existing uses around the proposed site are predominantly residential and the provision of modern, energy efficient homes will contribute significantly to the area.
Conclusion:
The North Cave housing development consists of 43 no. dwellings at a density of 18 houses per hectare. This created a moderate density development which is bespoke to the North Cave area . The relationship between the existing buildings and proposed dwellings has been considered to ensure the development does not become too dominant. As a result a modern and thriving housing development was completed that has attracted new and current residents to the North Cave area.
