Following extensive discussions, over a two-year period, with the LB of Hounslow officers, a local design review panel and communication with local neighbours, the design has been revised to a proposal of just 2 blocks. This new arrangement allows for a larger central courtyard and plenty of space to offer limited parking to ensure no additional pressure is placed on the parking in local streets following concerns emphasised by local residents. The design process of ‘Windmill Lane’ has resulted in a proposal that will consist of many fantastic features for future residents. These include:
- All apartments meet or exceed the nationally described space standards to provide flexible homes suitable for comfortable living and home working when required
- Oversized private amenity space to all units which includes either a balcony, a back garden or a roof terrace
- A modern-day take on the English cottage garden has been proposed that includes pathways, trees, raised planters, stone benches along with 20% above policy communal amenity space with distinct zones for relaxation, production gardening, play and socialising outdoors accessible by all residents of all tenures
- Cycle storage that will exceed the minimum standards as well as be integrated into the building for the safety and comfort of future residents
- A practical approach to sustainable transport with the creation of a ‘healthy street’, which embraces and encourages cycling, walking and car sharing whilst also providing some limited parking spaces for those residents who need them to ensure no external pressures on the nearby roads
