The high quality design and landscape led mixed-use scheme to the South of Saxmundham will deliver the following benefits:
800 new homes with a variety of house types and tenures to suit a wide range of households looking to get on the housing ladder, buy a family home, or downsize (including affordable housing and custom and self-build).
Energy and water efficient homes with appropriate renewable energy production and supply mechanisms that meet the Future Homes Standard.
Enhancements to the existing footpaths between Benhall and Saxmundham as well as improved links between the new neighbourhood and the southern edge of Saxmundham.
A new primary school and pre-school on the edge of Saxmundham to improve education provision in the town.
New employment land that will provide new jobs, complemented by a service area on the A12 which could include a new hotel to contribute towards tourist accommodation in the town.
Contributions towards the delivery of leisure facilities within the town.
A new community hub within a community space at the centre of the new neighbourhood.
A substantial new network of publicly accessible SANG and a variety of open space for informal recreation.