YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT THE MARSTON VALLEY VISION Some of the most frequently asked questions are listed below. Click on each question to read the answer. If you’d like to ask a question which is not listed here, you can do so using the link below. Post your question here GENERAL Why has this area been chosen for development? HOMES What are the plans for new homes? HOMES What sort of homes will be built in Marston Valley? DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE How will the character of local villages be protected? OPEN SPACES What's going to happen to the countryside and lakes? OPEN SPACES How will existing public open spaces be protected? COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT What are the plans for more jobs in Marston Valley? COMMUNITY FACILITIES What facilities will be available in the villages? TRANSPORT Will the new scheme include a bus service? TRANSPORT What pedestrian and cycle links will be provided? EDUCATION How will the development affect local schools? HEALTHCARE Will there be new healthcare facilities? TRANSPORT How will the roads cope with the scale of development? ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS What carbon saving measures will be included in the new scheme? ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS What will be done to protect diversity and natural habitats? ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS What about the impact of traffic on air quality? THE CONSULTATION PROCESS How will O&H work with the local community in the planning process? COMMUNITY FACILITIES Will there be a pub/restaurant in the proposed villages? OPEN SPACES Will the Waterway Park connect to Lidlington Pit? HOMES Will the number of new homes exceed 5,000? GENERAL Why does development need to take place on this scale? HOMES Why do the villages vary in size? IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION What steps will be taken to mitigate the impact of construction for local residents? HOMES What proportion of the scheme will be affordable housing? HOMES What is the typical housing density? COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT What can we expect to see in the business park? OPEN SPACES Of the 566 hectares that the site occupies, how much of the development will be built upon? ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS How will the water table be affected by the development? OPEN SPACES How will the green spaces be managed? ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS How many trees would be planted within the new development? GENERAL Does the scheme depend on funding from others? HERITAGE What heritage assets are within the vicinity of Marston Valley? HERITAGE Had O&H considered heritage assets in its initial planning application? HERITAGE What is O&H’s approach towards the heritage assets and historic environment at Marston Valley? Keep in touch Register for news updates