Otterpool Park: A Pioneering Garden Settlement

As well as new homes, the plans also include land for employment, shops, schools and medical centres, as well as extensive open space and access to the countryside. Respecting the surrounding communities, landscape and heritage is going to be key, and Otterpool Park is being designed with wellness and a healthy lifestyle at its heart.

We are also exploring how exciting new technology and digitalization can be incorporated into the plans. From connectivity and charging options to accommodate the potential increase in electric and autonomous vehicles, through to smart cities technology to drive more efficient local services. The intention is to create a flexible community that can adapt and grow for each generation.

The Stage 1 Feasibility and Capacity Study, prepared by Arcadis, included topics such as green space, water and wildlife, as well as heritage and transport. This has now been completed and will help to inform the design of the proposed garden town and the development of a Framework Masterplan. This will outline a suggested layout and design for Otterpool Park as the project moves forward. Local residents and businesses will all be encouraged to engage and help shape the development of the masterplan.

When considering overall quality of life, Otterpool Park promises to be the ideal. A place of balance. Countryside, but connected. It's a re-defined look at what a contemporary town can be - with one eye on the needs of today and the other on the communities of the future. Where people and businesses can thrive, with all the technologies of the city but in the rolling greenery of 'The Garden of England'.