Proposal Development: Residential Housing Estate in Albert Park

This project proposal outlines the development of a residential housing estate in Albert Park, Middlesbrough, focusing on 80 semi-detached units. The project encompasses site analysis, including geological and topographical surveys, and the selection of Albert Park over Middlehaven due to its suitability for construction. The design phase includes layout plans for 80m2 houses, incorporating access roads, drainage, and utilities, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation to achieve Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. The proposal details the financial framework, including project financing, development, sales strategies, and estate management. It emphasizes affordable housing and includes a payment schedule and project consultancy details. The project aims to address housing challenges in the UK by providing affordable and sustainable housing options, contributing to the local economy and adhering to sustainable development goals.

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2. Use online resources to carry out a desktop survey for the site suitable for the
proposed development (only use online resources available as well as a walk over/site
visit
The proposed development of residential houses is to be built in two proposed locations that
are to be sold by the local authority. The two location are:
1. Adjacent to the pond in Albert Park
The representation of the local authority are aware of the sensitivity of the sites and so
to propose to allow enough land for a maximum or just 20 detached and semi-
detached dwellings. The representatives want to retain as many mature tress as
possible and respect the existing environment.
2. Middle haven construction lot for residential development
The authorities want to boost the development of this area of the town, and allow you
to design a block of apartments or terraced houses along the street (40 to 50 dwellings
in total).
Selecting a suitable site for the construction of the development is very important
since it will affect a number of factors in the construction of the development including the
method of construction. The proposed site for the housing development is Albert Park, which
is located in Middlesbrough.

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Figure 1: Albert Park source: google earth
Site information
Middlesbrough town's first mayor, Henry Bolckow, first presented the idea of a public
park to be constructed in 1853, due to the rise of the industrial population in the area.
In 1864, the mayor purchased some land off the side of linthorpe road and presented the idea
of a park to the local council. In 1865, the council came to an agreement and decided to name
the park, Albert Park. Work commenced straight away, with £3000 being spent on the layout,
and a total overall cost of £30,000.
More recently, in 2005, Albert Park underwent a major refurbishment scheme, with a
grant of £3.5 million from the heritage lottery fund as well as Middlesbrough council and
Northumbrian Water Environmental Trust. This refurbishment included a war memorial,
fountains, bandstand and a tower clock to name a few.
Grid Reference: 543087, 251642 Site Area (approx.) 0.35 hectares
Current Site Status
Albert Park has an axial path that divides the site into a quadrant with a large lake named
lower lake in the eastern part of the site. The site is currently open green land comprising cut

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vegetation, chestnut trees, and grass. The park covers an area of 30 hectares. The major
facilities available on site include bandstand, roller-skating rink, swan, a visitor centre, tennis
court, play areas, bowling greens, boats in lower lake and many more (Historic England
Archive, 2017). The park is an open space free to anyone who wants to have a good time with
the family. The park has received a Green Flag Award issue by the Civil Trust
(Historicengland, 2010).
History: The historical maps indicate that the site has been used for fields and open grassed
land/gardens from the 1880s to the present time. No on-site sources have contamination have
been identified.
Published Geology:
The published geological maps indicate that the site is underlain by superficial deposits
comprising River Terrace Deposits. The solid geology comprises the West Melbury Marly
Chalk Formation – Chalk. As observed on site, the type of soil is important for the foundation
of the building. Loose soil is discouraged because it will not hold the foundation firmly.
Compact part soil is the best in this case while rocky and clay soil will need more
specialization to commence construction (Martinez, 2015). Albert Park is made of red soil
that is slightly loose for that matter compared to Middlehaven that had a higher rate of loose
soil. Chalk formation has sedimentary deposits that form due to old flooding but can easily
cut through or drilled in between them during foundation construction thus no need for
exploding the bedrocks.
Hydrogeology:
The superficial deposits are classed as secondary A aquifer while the solid is classed as a
Principal aquifer. The site is not located in a source protection zone. Secondary A aquifers
are able to hold water and some cases form part of the river base. The large intergranular
layers on the bedrock on site allows water to permeate a large supply of water to the bedrock

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thus making our site not to be susceptible to flooding saving us from making any necessary
precautions and treatment of the soil on site making it more adaptable and suitable for
construction.
. The success of the project will depend on other factors when choosing the site
location. Some of the reasons that made Albert Park to be more suitable for the construction
compared to Middlehaven are given below:
Topography: identifying the topography of the site is important since it will help in
determining the suitable position of the building including the flowing of certain utility
services such as water flow (Martinez, 2015). The site chosen on southeast part of Albert
Park slopes gently towards the lower lake.
Environment: considering the environmental factors of a place is important before
commencing construction. The site is not forested by have a few tresses scattered all over the
site that can be cleared during the preparation of the site. The site vicinity has no mountains
or hills that can block sunlight.
Accessibility: considering that the project is huge and trucks will want to access the site when
bring in material, is it important to locate the access beforehand (Martinez, 2015). Albert
Park can be accessed from vale park road on the west or park road to the south.

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4. Design a layout on the plot for 80m2 houses on the site, allowing for access roads,
drainage utilities. Provide basic design drawings, specifications, and program for both
the bungalows and the infrastructure works. Sustainability and innovation is a key
concern
Figure 2: Master plan
Figure 3: Road Details

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Bungalows Cluster Semi-detached Blocks

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Figure 4: Layout Plan for Semi-detached Houses

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Figure 5: Right and Left Elevation
Figure 6: Front and Rear Elevation

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6. Final decision as to feasibility of the scheme
According to Article 11 (1) of the International Convection on Economic, Social, and
Cultural Rights (ICESCR) advocates for the right of housing for the citizen to promote better
living standards (Copiello, 2015). Currently, UK government is facing serious challenges that
arrive from immigration posing threat on the existing houses in the urban areas hence there is
need for more housing projects for the residents.
Preamble
Investment in affordable and decent housing will jumpstart United Kingdom’s (UK)
urban economy and serve as a catalyst for further investment (Doloi, 2011). The importance
of housing to quality of life, economic, social and cultural as well as significance to the
individual citizens may not be over overemphasized.
Housing development is a National Urban Development Policy as well as United
Kingdom’s commitment to the global agenda on Sustainable Development Goals on ensuring
access for all that sums up to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services (Ibem
& Azuh, 2011). The programme is further in line with the New Urban Agenda (NUA) for
sustainable urbanization that calls for development of inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
cities and human settlements (Feng, 2012).
Project delivery financial framework
The project will be undertaken through Design, Build, Finance, Manage, Sale and
Transfer. Construction period is expected to take a maximum of 1 years (12 months).
Manage, sale and transfer period 5 years. The contractor will undertake the works through
sectional completion mode as detailed on below. Each completed section shall be inspected,
certificate of substantial completion issued, occupation certificate issued, and developer
allowed to sale and handed over management to the estate management corporation as shall

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be approved and agreed with the client. The developer shall be allowed to access sale funds
for the completed units.
Project Financing, Development and Sale of the Project
 Project Financing
The Developers are required to obtain their own financing to fund the construction of the
project.
 Project Development
The Developer is required to build housing units that are as per the specification provided in
this document. The cost of building the houses per square meter will be range between £1
300 - £1500 while the cost of constructing a road with cycling lane and pedestrian walkway is
approximately £300 per meter. The bidders shall finance and develop the project comprising
social and affordable housing units and related services and facilities while the Government
shall provide services to the boundary of the site (Rozanski & Woods, 2012). The developer
shall build the housing units to set specifications and shall be responsible for the sale of the
completed housing units at agreed affordable prices. The commercial facilities shall be sold at
market prices for the benefit of the developer.
 Project Sales
Each housing units shall be sold at a prices of £23,145
The client shall aggregate demand through the following ways to assist in the sales of the
housing units
a) The development of a Housing Development Fund that will facilitate potential home
buyers with a scheme that provides a tax deductible benefit as well as a mechanism
for Employers to participate in the provision of Housing as per the Employment Act
(Rozanski & Woods, 2012).

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b) Public Servants who can obtain affordable mortgages under their respective Mortgage
Schemes will be able to acquire a home.
c) Bulk Purchase by Government Agencies looking to provide employees under
essential services with housing (Voinov & Bousquet, 2010). The social facilities will
also be acquired by Governmental institutions at negotiated rates. The social facilities
shall comprise of the social infrastructure as per the RFP.
d) Pension funds looking for Real Estate investments will be accommodated
e) SACCOs looking for housing for their members will also be considered.
Estate management
An estate management corporation will be created to manage the project after
completion. The purchasers will pay service charge for common user services payable to the
corporation. The developer shall be responsible for the service charge also payable to the
corporation for unsold properties during the five (5) years duration, after which the Client
shall take responsibility.
Proposed scheme completion
Scheme Completion (units and associated facilities/ infrastructure per section)
The housing development scheme will consist of 104 units expected to be complete within a
period of one year.
Proposed Payment Schedule
The selling will be undertaken by developer and the money from presales, deposits, or
any money from purchasers will be deposited in a joint account between the developer and
the Government. The developer will have access to the money for completed units based on
Completed units (funds will be released to the contractor for only completed units for which
the supervisor will have certified as complete and a certificate of substantial completion
issued, occupation certificate issued and are ready for occupation).

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Project Consultancy
The following supervision arrangements have been provided for project as follows;
Buyer: The main responsibilities of the Employer shall be to guide on policy, strategic
direction, ensure that the project meets the overall goals of affordability, quality, decent
housing, as well as deal with emerging issues.
Project Manager: is the authorized representative of the Project Manager, in this case the
Works Secretary, who shall assist the Project.
Contractor: The Contractor procured under this contract to undertake the Design, Finance,
and Construction of works.
Overall Management
Overall management will be the responsibility of the Project Manager; the following will
be the shared responsibilities;
 Project Manager; all approvals, supervising the execution of works, administering the
Contract, monitoring and evaluation, and project handover
Project Supervision
The Project Manager will be assisted by the following key members detailed below
 Architect: Review all architectural drawings, advice on project scope revisions,
approvals of drawings and payments
 Quantity Surveyor: Review all measurement of quantities and advise on project scope
revisions, approvals of payments, and undertake project financial reviews (Voinov &
Bousquet, 2010).
 Structural Engineer: Review all structural drawings, supervise the construction and
installation of associated components, and advise on approvals of drawings and
payments