New details have been released by a housing developer for its plans to build up to 2,500 homes in the north of Cardiff .
The new homes would be built on green land to the east of Lisvane by developer Taylor Wimpey in what would be a huge expansion of the city.
A new two-form entry primary school and land for a new secondary school are also being promised, along with shops, food and drink outlets, offices and public open space including parks and gardens.
Taylor Wimpey says affordable housing will be provided on the 330-hectare development, as well as community facilities.
It would be built next to the separate Churchlands development by Redrow Homes of up to 1,000 new houses, forming part of Cardiff council's masterplan for 4,500 new homes on farmland between Lisvane and Pontprennau.
A statement from Taylor Wimpey submitted to Cardiff council says: "Cardiff has a significant and urgent need for new homes, including affordable homes, jobs, supporting infrastructure and other facilities, to meet high housing demand, address social issues and provide economic opportunities that build on Cardiff’s key role as a capital city and the centre of the city-region of South East Wales."
Taylor Wimpey has applied to Cardiff council for outline permission for the 2,500-home development. If that's approved, the development would have to get a further, more detailed application approved by the council in order to begin work.
Key features of the proposed development include a 'district centre,' which the developer says is likely to include shops, food and drink outlets, a primary care facility, a community leisure facility and a library, among other uses.
An area offering new business space including offices, shops and food and drink outlets could also be built adjacent to Cardiff Gate Business Park.
It would take Taylor Wimpey 15 years, starting in 2020, to build the development, with the primary school, retail and community uses being brought forward within the first five years.
Taylor Wimpey says it will negotiate with Cardiff council over how many of the 2,500 homes will be affordable.
Cardiff council's policy is to seek up to 30% affordable housing on greenfield sites.
The new development would be accessed from Lisvane Road, Ty Draw Road, and a re-alignment of Hoel Glandulais in Pontprennau, with the district centre and two schools at the heart of the new suburb.
A main road would run through the new development from east to west, providing a thoroughfare for buses.
Cycle lanes are proposed along the main roads of the development which will connect with the district centre and employment areas, and a cycle super-highway leading to Cardiff city centre being proposed by the council.
The number of parking spaces that will be provided has not yet been agreed.
Taylor Wimpey is also proposing four play areas, 56 allotments in two locations, and to retain the ancient woodland on the site.
