The Proposal
Trent and Dove are preparing a full planning application for independent living apartments for the over 55s on a brownfield site to the north of Coalville Town Centre. The site forms part of the wider ‘Coalville Regeneration Masterplan’. The development will be alongside a recently approved housing site and will help to repurpose under utilised and derelict series of sites on the north-western edge of the town, one of which is underway. Designed to provide a complete mix of homes honouring Coalville’s industrial heritage, the masterplan intention is to deliver townhouses, courtyard housing, Extra Care and later living homes, which will be provided by Trent & Dove.
Having already undertaken a significant amount of technical research of the site and its context to support consideration by the Council and other stakeholders. The plan below shows our current proposals, which have been designed following discussions with North West Leicestershire District Council.
The key elements are:
- Development of a brownfield factory site into a series of new contemporary residential retirement apartments as part of a wider neighbourhood
- Development of a new access road extending the existing Linden Way
- Allowing for future development of Council owned sites off Linden Way
- Allowing for a future link to the potential Ivanhoe Rail Station to the north of the site
- Pedestrian connectivity to/from Baker Street & Wolsey Road
- A total of 77 new residential apartments (28 one bedroom apartments, 49 two bedroom apartments and two guest suites) designed in accordance with the Nationally Described Space Standards with dedicated communal facilities such as lounges and gardens.
- A total of 54 parking spaces. A number of which will have Electric Vehicle charging points
- 10 indoor and 12 outdoor cycle spaces
- Facilities for mobility scooter storage and charging points.
- Large areas of landscaping and greenery including a ‘sunken garden’ for residents and guests
Care has been taken during the preparation of these proposals to ensure that the scheme relates to local character whilst also regenerating a brownfield site.
