Housing delivery programme

Ordnance Lane development site

The planning application for this site was submitted in November 2021 following significant engagement with local residents and stakeholders.

Ordnance Lane proposal

The site was designed to create a mixed and inclusive community and be a healthy place to live with sustainable design including certified Passivhaus homes which will be zero carbon in use.

Ordnance Lane will be developed to have a good mix of uses and community benefits including space for play, communal facilities, and workshop spaces, building on the site's recent history as an employment space.

The range and types of homes have been designed for people of all ages, mobility needs and incomes, including a minimum of 40% affordable homes (20% social rent and 20% shared ownership) and 10% of homes across the site being fully wheelchair adaptable. The site has a focus on providing multi-generational housing to create an inclusive, sustainable and resilient community.

Ordnance Lane stages

The planning application for 85 new homes, 8 commercial units, and 2 community facilities was submitted in November 2021 following significant public engagement work and discussions with local stakeholders. A mix of 1 bedroom flats and 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes has been proposed in the application.

A computer generated view of Ordnance Lane

A computer generated aerial view of the Ordnance Lane site

Stage A – High level design appraisal

engagement with the neighbourhood and communities
meet the design team, 25 November at Cycle Heaven
a drop-in session to review some of our initial analysis work, share design ambitions and discuss the future of the site

Ordnance lane site outline

Ordnance lane site outline.

Stage B – Refinement of the design brief

engagement with the neighbourhood and communities
full-day interactive design workshop, 22 February
a hands-on design workshop to work on the designs of the buildings, streets and open spaces.
public briefing session, 5 March
intergenerational living, working and volunteering at Ordnance Lane online gathering, 1 April - recorded content from this session can be accessed through the links below:
Intergenerational Living | Lydia Stott | Ash Sakula Architects
Ordnance Lane Planning Application | Sophie Cole | Mikhail Riches Architects
Learnings from listening to over 500 older residents | Lisa Otter | CYC
Ordnance Lane Scenarios | Lisa Otter | CYC
Workshop online gathering animation