First Consultation Actions

Developing The Proposed Masterplan

All the feedback received from the first public consultation event was actively considered by the project team to inform the development and subsequent amendments to the proposed Masterplan.

This is summarised in the table below.

Action

Reference Within The Masterplan

Importance of Corton’s identity – retaining a strategic gap between the Garden Village and Corton;

Pages 25, 40, 58

Prioritising pedestrian and cycle connectivity – to integrate the site with its surroundings, ensure safe movement routes and corridors, and minimise the use of the car for travel;

Pages 42-45

Carefully consider access – onto Corton Long Lane;

Pages 44-45

Establish a clear ‘community hub’ – around the primary school, local centre and retirement community;

Pages 36-37

Managing the risk of odour – through appropriate land use planning;

Pages 22-23, 34

Provide accessible green infrastructure – contributing to a green, leafy garden village character

Pages 36-41

Distinctive design – identifying character areas, appropriate density, streets, landscape and open space;

Pages 48-64

Exploring low carbon design – pursuant to SCC commitment to respond to the climate emergency;