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Power station noise 'is not a barrier' to plan for 50 homes

AROUND 50 homes could be built on a former vinery site near the power station.

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And while noise level concerns have been raised by nearby residents in the past, an environmental noise assessment found an appropriate level of residential amenity could be attained, if 'practicable noise control design and construction methods' were adopted.

The planners have issued a planning development brief for La Maresquet, located to the east of La Hure Mare Road, and south-east of Summerfield Road.

The brown field site, which covers approximately 0.7 hectares, and is currently used for horses, has been highlighted as a good opportunity to create high-density housing.

'In order to make efficient use of land and meet the need for smaller residential units (e.g. one- and two-bedroom), while taking account of the character of the surroundings and the setting of the protected building, the Development & Planning Authority anticipates the site will be developed with an average density of between 60-85 dwellings per hectare, which will provide a yield of between 42-60 dwellings,' the brief stated.

Even more properties could be created, depending on the proposed design.

The site is dominated by the power station to the south east with other nearby industrial-type developments.

Adjoining it is a cluster of protected historic former farm buildings.

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