Area Master Plan 3 (AMP3)

The latest phase in Linmere

AMP3 WILL DELIVER UP TO 1,200 NEW HOMES AND A MIX OF OTHER USE, ALONGSIDE NEW PARKS, OPEN SPACE, COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES, PRIMARY SCHOOL, HOTEL AND PUB ON A SITE OF 24.5 ACRES.

These proposals respond positively to the natural assets and local characteristics of the site, which is crossed by the Houghton Brook to the south, the Woodside Link to the east, the Kingsland Campus to the north west and a planning application (not part of Linmere) to the west.
Average building heights will be between 2.5-3 storeys with a landmark building at 5 storeys to respond to the gateway approach from Woodside and Sundon Link.

AMP3 WILL PROVIDE TWO NEIGHBOURHOOD HEARTS TO CREATE A FOCUS FOR COMMUNITY LIFE, THE GREEN AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD HUB.

The Green is centrally located and planned to include a pub, a mix of community spaces overlooking a local green, and a hotel. This location provides a strong connection for cyclists and pedestrians to the future Secondary School and wider Kingsland Campus to the west of the site and forms an important gateway into the development.

Further south, the Neighbourhood Hub is formed by a Local Centre and Primary School set around a Local Park with spaces to play and relax. It is envisaged that these facilities will serve Phase 3 as well as existing and future residents in neighbouring developments and Parkside.

Good connections for sustainable transport and walking connections to The Farmstead, local shops and supermarket in Phase 2, collectively create an attractive multifunctional mixed use offer, providing for the needs of daily life for all residents and workers.

These places will form a series of ‘Neighbourhood Hearts’ and ensure that each neighbourhood creates a lively and vibrant community.

PROMOTING AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE DESIGN APPROACH FOR LINMERE.

AMP3 will have a varied character, generally being denser to the north, with the development reducing in height and density to the south. The use and role of street trees and the incorporation of ‘neighbourhood greens’ will create an attractive and verdant setting with places to play and gather for the community.

Opportunities for incorporating “rain gardens” along Hub Street along with a new park along Houghton Brook and the ecological corridor along the Woodside Link will create a rich, diverse and multifunctional landscape; contributing positively to biodiversity gain and help address the climate change agenda, while providing easy access to the surrounding countryside.

A swale along Woodside Link along with the Riverside Park that incorporates the Houghton Brook, provides enhanced habitats and strategic green infrastructure connections to the surrounding neighbourhoods.

The design of streets, parks and public spaces will be carefully conceived to promote an active and healthy lifestyle for a broad range of users, with the potential inclusion of trails for walking, cycling and running, as well as play and sports equipment.

How we’ll achieve this

A DESIGN CODE WILL SET GUIDELINES AND PRESCRIPTION TO INFORM THE FUTURE DESIGN OF THE BUILDINGS, OPEN SPACES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPE FEATURES WITHIN AMP3.

The Code will be used by developers, housebuilders and the Local Authority to ensure that the aspirations for AMP3 are met throughout its delivery.

The Design Code will ensure that each respective area of the development is brought forward in accordance with its specific location and character, and that the appearance of the future development is compliant with local planning policies, as well as the vision established by the Site Wide Design Code and Site WideThe Area Design Code 3 (ADC3) will look at the details of this specific area and cover the elements listed below.

Building height ranges
Building setbacks
Location of landmark buildings and features
Detail of key streets, buildings and open spaces
Material palettes for buildings and the public realm
Architectural details and character
Please see the ‘Public Consultation Area Masterplan 3‘ for more detailed information on what the Design Code will cover.