Plans to create a new '20-minute neighbourhood' in Midlothian have taken a step forward.
Springfield Properties has secured outline planning consent to create a sustainable new village made up of 1,000 new homes near Newtongrange, named the Lingerwood development. Detailed proposals will now be progressed for the first 200 homes.
With design that promote low and zero carbon technologies, sustainabletable building techniques will be used to minimise environmental impact. Homes will include a variety of styles and offer a range of options first time buyers, young professionals, growing families and those setting into retirement.
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The masterplans show how Lingerwood will embrace the 20-minute neighbourhood model which promotes local living and ensures local people can access services and amenities, such as shops and play parks, easily. This is expected to encourage a sense of community, which is a key part of the vision for Lingerwood.
Designs include a standalone ‘an clachan’ at the development’s heart, drawing inspiration from the area’s proud mining history to create a vibrant village centre. The proposals demonstrate how residents could come together through the provision of play spaces, allotments, landscaped gardens and seating areas.
Reflecting the local landscape, Springfield’s designs include open, green spaces, woodland planting, meadows and grasslands.
Martin Egan, Chief Operating Officer for Springfield, commented: “This planning consent marks a major milestone for a significant development that will bring forward excellent quality, energy efficient homes for people in Midlothian.
“However, more than this, Lingerwood will see the creation of a thriving village that can sustain the needs of local people for years to come. It will be a best-in-class example of placemaking and we are confident that it will complement nearby established residential areas that already have distinct identities.
“We have spent a great deal of time consulting with Midlothian Council and local stakeholders and their feedback has been invaluable so far. We are keen to build on these relationships as we refine our plans and look ahead to the first phase of development.”
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