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September 2016
Brownside Land off Brownside Road
Design & Access Statement
H&F Eccles & Son
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2 | Design and Access Statement
The Team
Applicants H & F Eccles and SonsButchers FarmWorsthorneBurnleyBB10 3NU
Planning Indigo Planning Ltd Lowry House17 Marble StreetManchesterM2 3AW
Masterplanning Randall ThorpCanada House3 Chepstow StreetManchesterM1 5FW
Highways & Transportation Crofts Transport SolutionsHill Quays, 9 Jordan StreetManchesterM15 4PY
Drainage & Floor Risk Waterco ConsultantsHolyoake HouseHanover StreetManchesterM4 4AH
Ecology & Arboriculture Appletons17 Chorley Old RoadBoltonLancashireBL1 3AD
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Contents
Design and Access Statement | 3
Land off Brownside Road
Executive Summary 4
01 Introduction 5
02 Site Location 6
03 Planning Context 8
04 The Site and its Context 10
05 Design Development Process 16
06 Principles of the Site Layout 21
07 Access and Safety 24
08 Building Size, Scale and Amount 26
09 Appearance 27
All plans reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data
© Crown copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100000073
All aerial photography © Google 2016
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Executive Summary
The Design and Access Statement (DAS) accompanies an outline planning application submitted on behalf of H&F Eccles & Son which seeks approval for a residential development on Land off Brownside Road, Brownside.
The proposed development will provide an opportunity to deliver the following potential benefits:
• Provision of new housing in Burnley, an area with an acknowledged housing shortage• Provision of a variety of houses, ranging from 1- bed to 4- bed including some
bungalow properties• Opening up currently private land to the public with new quality landscaping and an
area of public open space• Introduction of new planting to support opportunities for ecological enhancement• Improved amenity of local pedestrian connections• Increased revenue to the local authority through additional council tax receipts• Introduction of new economically active population to support local jobs, services
and facilities
The aim of the scheme is to deliver a desirable living environment which complements and sits comfortably within its surroundings and creates a well balanced, sustainable extension to the residential settlement of Brownside.
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Land off Brownside Road 01 Introduction
This Document
This Design and Access Statement (DAS) accompanies an outline
planning application submitted on behalf of H&F Eccles and Sons Ltd
which seeks approval for the delivery of up to 47 new dwellings, access
and associated infrastructure on land off Brownside Road. The site
area is 2.4 ha.
The Planning Application
The application seeks outline permission with all matters reserved,
except for the means of access. It is for:
‘Outline planning application for residential development with all
matters reserved except for means of access at the land off Brownside
Road, Brownside’
This document describes the key issues taken into consideration in the
design of the scheme and sets out the key principles which will inform
the detailed layout and design of the development at reserve matters.
The precise details of:
• Layout (i.e. detailed layouts for development areas);
• Scale (i.e. precise dimensions for individual buildings);
• Appearance (i.e. finishes for buildings and public open spaces);
• Landscaping (i.e. detailed levels, hard landscape treatments and
planting plans);
will be included within more detailed Reserved Matters Application(s)
once the planning principles are established through this application.
The drawings which comprise the planning application are:
• 601A-17A Site Location
• 601A-23 Parameters Plan
• 601A-25 Landscape Strategy
• 601A-40 Illustrative Masterplan
• 1086-F04 Highway Access Plan
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02 Site Location
Geographical Location
The site is located directly adjacent to the residential settlement of
Brownside and the properties at Lindsay Park. Brownside is located on
the eastern outskirts of Burnley 2.5 miles east of the town centre.
Brownside is a modern estate that lies to the west of the traditional
stone village of Worsthorne. Worsthorne and Brownside share some
services but are distinct residential areas separated by open land
around Worsthorne Primary School.
BURNLEYTown Centre
Brownside
Worsthorne L
indsay
Par
k
Brownside Road
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Land off Brownside Road 02 Site Location
Site Location
The site lies to the south of Brownside Road and comprises 2.4ha of
pastoral fringe farmland used for grazing sheep and cattle.
Brownside Road is the main access road through the village, which
provides access to Worsthorne.
There are no buildings within the site.
Two footpaths lie within the site. Fp12 11 10 runs along the eastern
boundary, and PRoW Fp 12 11 9 passes west-east through the
southern part of the site, emerging from between the properties at
Lindsay Park on the western boundary site boundary. It intersects with
Fp 12 11 10 close to the south corner of the site.
Brownside
Worsthorne
Worsthorne
Primary School
Brownside Road
FP 12 11 9 FP 12 11 9
FP 12 11 10
Linds
ay P
ark
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03 Planning Context
Planning Context
The design and layout of the site is shaped by a wide range of planning
policy and other guidance. The key policies and documents which have
influenced the scheme are set out below.
National Planning Policy
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on
27 March 2012, coming into immediate effect and replacing all
previous Planning Policy Guidance notes (PPGs) and Planning Policy
Statements (PPSs).
The NPPF promotes ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’.
The following core planning principles are set out within the NPPF which
relate to the design and layout of the proposed development at
Maldon Road:
• Promoting sustainable transport;
• Delivering a wide choice of high quality homes;
• Requiring good design;
• Promoting healthy communities;
• Meeting the challenge of climate change, flooding and
coastal challenge;
• Conserving and enhancing the natural environment.
The proposals for land off Brownside Road as presented within this
document consistently follow the principles set out in the NPPF.
Local Planning Policy
The application site lies within land currently identified as
"Rural area" (Policy GP2 and E27) under the Burnley Local Plan
(Adopted April 2006).
Local policies of relevance to the design and layout of the site are:
GP3 DESIGN AND QUALITY
Requires development to have a positive contribution to the local
character and be of good design and quality.
GP6 LANDSCAPING AND INCIDENTAL OPEN SPACES
Requires development proposals where appropriate, to include
incidental open spaces to a high standard of landscaping of a scale
appropriate for the development.
GP8 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY
Requires that new buildings reduce energy consumption and include
energy efficiency measures.
GP9 SECURITY AND PLANNING OUT CRIME
Sets out the council's policy and requirements for new development to
contribute to improved security and crime prevention.
GP10 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS
Ensures that development proposals that require additional public
service provision or exacerbate an existing problem or shortfall should
provide additional facilities. Proposals should contribute to remedying
any deficiency created, to an appropriate scale. This includes health,
education, sport, recreation, library, social service and youth facilities.
H3 QUALITY AND DESIGN IN NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Sets out the council's policy requirements to ensure quality design in
all new housing development.
H4 PROVIDING A CHOICE OF HOUSING IN NEW DEVELOPMENT
Requires that new housing development of at least 0.4 ha, or 10 units,
create a balanced communities by providing a mix of housing types,
sizes and tenures.
H5 LOCAL HOUSING NEEDS
Sets out the need for Affordable and Special Needs Housing.
H6 HOUSING DENSITY
Sets out the policy requirements that makes the most efficient use of
land by maximising the net site density of development as follows.
H7 OPEN SPACE IN NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Sets out the council's policy requirements for the provision of, or
contribute to Public Open Space within all new housing developments.
E4 PROTECTION OF OTHER FEATURES OF ECOLOGICAL VALUE
Requires features of ecological value and potential such as ponds,
hedgerows, dry stone walls and watercourses and their associated
corridors be safeguarded and requires their retention in new
development. Proposals should take advantage of opportunities to
create new wildlife habitats where these can be included as part of a
site layout and landscaping schemes.
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E6 TREES, HEDGEROWS AND WOODLANDS
Requires existing trees, woodlands and hedgerows be protected
from development unless there is no significant loss to environment,
amenity, historic, archaeological and nature conservation interests.
E27 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AND LOCAL DISTINCTIVENESS IN RURAL
AREAS AND GREEN BELT
Sets out the council's policy requirements for new development
in Rural Areas and the Green Belt to contribute to the protection,
enhancement and restoration of the Borough’s distinctive
landscape character.
Supplementary Planning DocumentsThe following national and local SPD’s should be considered as part of
the proposed development:
National
Urban Design Guides - A number of national urban design guides,
many produced by or in conjunction with CABE, are relevant to the
scheme. Key documents include:
• By Design: Better places to Live: A companion Guide to PPG3 (2001)
• Safer places - the planning system and crime prevention (2004)
• Manual for streets 2: DCLG & DoT (2010)
• Urban Design Compendium 2: HCA (2007)
• National Planning Policy
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04 The Site and its Context
Good Connections
Walking
Pedestrian provision in the area is considered to be of good standard.
There is a public footpath running along the eastern side of the site
that links to Ormerod Street to the south.
Manual for Streets states that "walkable neighbourhoods" are typically
characterised by having a range of facilities within 10 minutes (up
to 800m) walking distance of residential areas which residents may
access comfortably on foot.
Within 800m walking distance of the site is Worsthorne Village and
several amenities such as the local store, St John’s Church, Worsthorne
Primary School, The Village Chippy, The Crooked Billet Public House,
and The Bay Horse Inn Public House
The 2 kilometre pedestrian catchment illustrates that areas of East
Burnley can be accessed including Worsthorne and areas such as
Pike Hill and Brunshaw. Other amenities situated within the
2 kilometre include Brunshaw Pharmacy, Pike Hill Post office, Spar,
Tesco, Springwood Garden Centre, Pike Hill Library, WH Smith,
Brunshaw Primary School and Thornton Arms Public House
Cycling
A distance of 5 kilometres is accepted as a distance for which cycling
could replace short car journeys. This distance would encompass
Worsthorne, Burnley, Holme Chapel, Briercliffe, Brierfield, Southfield
and Mereclough.
There are no cycle routes passing the site. However, Ormerod Street
and Extwistle Road running through Worsthorne from part of Regional
Route 91. This forms the ‘southern loop’ of the Lancashire Cycleway
and links to Burnley and numerous other towns and villages in
the area.
The National Cycle Route 68 is located approximately 740 metres south
of the site, this cycle route is also known as the Pennine Cycleway.
Public Transport
The nearest bus stop to the site is located to the north on Brownside
Road, approx. 130 metres from the centre of the site. There are
further bus stops along Brownside Road. There are 2 services per
hour, providing direct access into Burnley and Stoops Estate. These
services operate from 0608 hours in the morning until 1846 hours. It is
a 17 minute bus journey from the site to Burnley and a 36 minute bus
journey to Stoops Estate.
The nearest train station to the site is Burnley Manchester Road and is
accessible via a 25 minute journey on bus service 1 and a short walk.
Burnley Manchester Road train station offers 4 services per hour to
Blackpool North, York, Wigan Wallgate and Blackburn. There is an
hourly service to Manchester Victoria.
Summary
In summary, the site lies on the edge of an established residential area,
within walking distance of local facilities and public transport.
This has the potential to create a sustainable, high quality residential
development, which will integrate into the wider area.
Further details in relation to transport issues can be found within the
transport assessment submitted as part of this planning application.
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Land off Brownside Road 04 The Site and its Context
North
800m pedestrian catchment plan
KEY
Site
800m Pedestrian Catchment
2km Pedestrian Catchment
Bus stops within 400m
Education
Retail
Community Facilities
Healthcare/Medical
Cafe/Takeaway/Public House
Business/Employment/Industrial
Library
Post Office
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04 The Site and its Context
Site Features
Land Use and Pattern
The site is located on the eastern edge of Brownside. It forms part of a
pastoral field.
The immediate surrounding landscape comprises pastoral land to the
south, with the village of Worsthorne to the east, and Brownside Road
directly to the north with open countryside beyond.
Site Boundaries
The northern boundary of the site is formed by a post and wire fence
abutting Brownside Road.
The southern boundary extends from the existing development
boundary at Lindsay Park in a north easterly direction to
create a logical extension to the Brownside settlement. It is
currently unmarked.
The eastern boundary to the site follows the line of FP 12 11 10
crossing the open field and leaves an area of open land between the
site and Worsthorne Primary School and its associated Playing Fields.
This boundary is currently unmarked in the ground.
To the west the site borders the rear of the properties located on
Lindsay Park. The boundaries are a mixture including close boarded
fencing, timber post and three-rail fence, and sections of hedgerows.
There is vegetation within some gardens including some conifers and
mature broadleaved trees.
Public Rights of Way
Two footpaths lie within the site. Fp12 11 10 runs along the eastern
boundary, and PRoW Fp 12 11 9 passes west-east through the
southern part of the site, emerging from between the properties at
Lindsay Park on the western boundary site boundary. It intersects with
Fp 12 11 10 close to the south corner of the site.
Topography and Drainage
Generally the site has a gently sloping landform from a high of 200m
AOD at its eastern edge to the established residential boundary which
lies at around 197m. Gradients average around 1 in 16 across the site.
Trees and Hedgerows
There is 1 tree (T5, sycamore) located within the site, as identified
in the tree survey and a group (G7 oaks) immediately at the south
east edge of the site. There is a dead tree located within the field
recommended for removal. There are a number of trees located within
the gardens of the adjacent properties at Lindsay Park.
Ecology
A phase 1 habitat survey has been carried out and established that the
pastoral land with little intrinsic ecological value.
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Land off Brownside Road 04 The Site and its Context
KEY
North
Constraints and Opportunities Plan: NTS
To Burnley
To Worsthorne
Brownside Road
Potential site access
Open view line
Route of local footpath
Properties backing on to site
Existing tree
Dead tree to be removed
Trees no longer existing on site
202
200198196194192
190
T5 G7
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04 The Site and its Context
Visual Character of the Site
The following images illustrate the features and visual character of
the site. Further information on the potential landscape and visual
impacts resulting from development of the site can be found within
the Landscape and Visual Appraisal submitted as part of this planning
application. The report concludes that appropriate development of the
site will not result in any significant adverse impacts upon landscape
character or landscape features.
Photo 1: View from within the site looking east towards Worsthorne and Worsthorne Primary School
Photo 2: View from the western boundary of Brownside at the PRoW FP 12 11 9 looking east towards Old Hall Square and the residential area of Worsthorne
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Land off Brownside Road 04 The Site and its Context
Photo 3: View from the PRoW to the east of the site looking west towards the properties at Lindsay Park.
Photo 4: View from the north eastern corner of the site looking west and south west across the site towards Lindsay Park
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05 Design Development Process
The Design Process
The original scheme presented at the public consultation illustrated a
layout for 60 dwellings at Brownside, as shown below.
Original Scheme
Consultation
Pre-application consultation has been carried out in order to engage
with the Local Planning Authority, elected members, stakeholders, and
local residents. On the 13 July 2016 a public consultation was held in
the Village Hall in Worsthorne.
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VP2
VP1
Following discussions with the public and other stakeholders, concerns
relating to the need to maintain an adequate gap between Brownside
and Worsthorne were raised and a 3D model was produced. The
model considered the Brownside proposals in conjunction with the
proposals for the land at Butcher's Farm in Worsthorne.
The model first examined the schemes shown at the public
consultation. A fly through of the model to various viewpoints revealed
that distant views had the potential to be adversely affected by the
development proposals from two locations:
• VP1: on Red Lees Road from which both schemes would be visible
• VP2 (LVIA VP9): looking south from Brownside Road
Brownside Consultation Site
Butcher's Farm Consultation Site
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The existing view
The viewpoint lies across the River Brun at a distance of approx. 1km, and both Brownside and Worsthorne
can be seen. The model shows the existing development in red.
View with consultation scheme
The consultation scheme is shown in the model in blue. The model demonstrates that the southern
extension of the site at Butcher's Farm could result in a potential merger of the villages in the view, although
there would still be a visible area of open land between them.
Revised model which informs the proposals
This model shows development at Brownside all at 2 storeys high and with the eastern boundary drawn
in, and development at Butcher's Farm restricted in its southern extents. A clear gap would be would
maintained between settlements in views with this scenario.
Viewpoint 1: The 3D model from Red Lees Road
Brownside Worsthorne
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The existing view
The viewpoint is from Brownside Road at the corner of the school playing fields and both Brownside and
Worsthorne can be seen. The model shows the existing development in red.
View with consultation scheme
The consultation scheme is shown in the model in blue. The model demonstrates that the consultation
scheme if not modified, would potentially block distant views to the south west from this viewpoint.
Revised model which informs the proposals
This model shows development at Brownside at 2 storeys high and with the eastern boundary drawn in
to follow the contours of the land. A greater extent of views to the south west would be retained, but the
height of development could potentially obscure views.
Viewpoint 2: The view from Brownside Road (LVIA VP 9)
BrownsideWorsthorne
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05 Design Development Process
Design for the final submission
The 3D modelling enabled the boundaries of the development areas
to be refined. The revised boundaries (on the adjacent plan) show
the Brownside site restricted in the eastern extent compared to the
consultation scheme, to a line consistent with the revised model, and
parameters for the scheme have been developed which reduce the
height of development in the southern part of the site to single storey. VP2
VP1
Brownside Proposed Scheme
Butcher's Farm Proposed Scheme
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Land off Brownside Road 06 Principles of the Site Layout
Concept 2
Preserve the open views from Brownside Road by restricting building heights within the viewline.
Key concepts of the site layout
The layout and design of buildings will seek to compliment the existing
village and create a development sympathetic with the local character.
Concept 1
Retain high ground as open space, and restrict development to land below 198m AOD.
Existing trees retain
Public Right of Way
Publ
ic Ri
ght o
f Way
VIEW
LINE
Concept 3
Create a legible layout with a sense of place with outward facing housing providing a positive edge to development and the urban edge of Brownside.
ACTI
VE F
RON
TAGE
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06 Principles of the Site Layout
Site Parameters
The site parameters and the landscape strategy plan have been
produced to ensure any development retains the following key
principles:
• Access from Brownside Road
• An area of public open space on the highest land
• An active outward facing frontage is designed
• Single storey development to the south of the site
• The amenity of the PRoW are retained within public open space or in
the development area
KEY
Site Boundary Total Area: 2.4 ha
Other land within applicant's ownership
Development Area
Area of single storey dwellings only maximum ridge height 205m AOD/7m to ridge
Building line for dwellings
Existing Public right of way (to be retained)
Public Open Space
Proposed Site Access
Indicative Primary Road
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Land off Brownside Road 06 Principles of the Site Layout
KEYArchitect's Layout
The Illustrative Masterplan layout for the site has been produced to
demonstrate the feasibility of 47 properties fitting comfortably within
the site boundaries, in accordance with the parameters plan.
Existing trees and vegetation
Existing remnant wall
Indicative buildings
Building frontages
Indicative road layout
Proposed native hedgerow
Proposed tree planting
Proposed footpath
Proposed stock proof fence
Proposed wild flower mix
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07 Access and Safety
Access
There will be one primary vehicular access point into the development
from the north directly off Brownside Road.
Roads and footpaths
The scheme will provide a comprehensive network of roads and
pedestrian paths to ensure that all parts of the development are
readily accessible to all users.
Construction materials
The selection of materials for path surfaces will take into account the
needs of all users.
Entry to buildings
Homes will have level entry routes wherever possible, and approaches
to all buildings with public access will be designed for ease of access. Highway Access Plan
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Land off Brownside Road 07 Access and Safety
Safety and Security
The scheme takes on board the key principles of design for safety as
set out in ‘Safer Places’, including:
Access and movement: well defined routes, spaces and entrances
provide for convenient movement without compromising safety;
Urban structure: the scheme is planned to ensure that different uses
do not conflict;
Surveillance: all publicly accessible spaces are all overlooked by
properties and / or vehicular routes;
Ownership: spaces are designed to promote a sense of ownership,
respect, territorial responsibility, and community;
Physical protection: well designed security features, such as lighting in
the public realm, and security of buildings will be provided;
Activity: Outdoor public spaces encourages family activity to reduce
the risk of crime;
Management and maintenance: Outdoor public spaces have been
designed with management and maintenance in mind;
Crime impact assessment: The creation of public realm spaces
capable which meet each of the aspects of personal safety and
security identified above has been taken in to account during the
Masterplan development.
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08 Building Size, Scale and Amount
Amount of Development
The total site area is 2.4ha. Included within this will be an area of
Public Open Space, this will be 0.43 ha to comply with
policy requirements.
The scheme would have a density of approximately 24 dwellings per
hectare (net of green infrastructure). This could deliver up to 47 units
depending on the detailed layout.
Mix of Housing
The development will provide family housing appropriate to the
current requirements of the local area. The final mix of housing types
will be the subject of later Reserved Matters Planning Applications to
be agreed with Burnley Council.
Affordable Housing
Burnley Council policy requires 10% of the units to be delivered
as affordable. Discussions are on-going with the Council as to
whether the affordable housing will be provided on-site or a financial
contribution paid to facilitate delivery of affordable housing in other
part of the Borough.
Lifetime Homes Standard
The development will consider the needs of those with limited or
impaired mobility and the adaptability of new homes. Accessible and
adaptable homes will be incorporated into the development in a style
consistent with other houses.
Building Size and Scale
Proposed Building Size and Scale
In order to sit comfortably within the existing built context, the
development will comprise 2 storey properties, and to the south of
the site as set out on the parameters there will be an area of
bungalow properties.
Building height and size parameters will be:
2 storey buildings: Ridge height (from ground): up to 9.0m (max)
Single storey buildings: Ridge height (from ground): up to 7.0m (max)
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Architectural Quality and Style
The following broad design principles will be adopted throughout the
development to ensure that the character is coherent:
Building Materials and Colour
A mix of brick and rendered buildings should be used to reflect the
varied building materials of the local area. Brick or stone sills and
lintels will be used as a unifying theme with bay windows introduced
where appropriate. Occasional use of architectural detailing, such
as coloured render may be used to add variety and definition at key
locations within the site. The details of which will be agreed as
Reserved Matters.
Building Style and Form
Houses will be a maximum of 2.0 storeys and should aim to be a
contemporary interpretation of the traditional character found around
the local area.
Front Entrances
Front doors and their surrounds will be given careful consideration to
ensure that they establish a high quality feel to the streetscape. The
design of doors will vary and will be appropriate to the style of the
house. Front boundary treatments may include walls and hedgerows
to replicate the character of the local area.
Personalisation
The approach to the design of individual units will allow for the
possibility of adaptation and personalisation by residents within a
well defined framework of consistent building elevations and front
boundary treatments.
Placemaking
The design should concentrate on creating a successful ‘place’ for
people. Building layout and style, hard and soft landscape, highway
design and use of materials should all work together within the
development to create a cohesive overriding character.
Urban form
• Buildings should create an attractive streetscene overlooking the
green spaces.
• Taller or visually different buildings to be used to define
key locations.
• Corner buildings should be articulated to define corners and
provide active interfaces on both sides.
Streets and movement
• Buildings should actively face and overlook green spaces and streets.
• Pedestrian routes will be provided through green spaces.
• Pedestrian network to provide connections between roads and
open spaces.
Frontages
• Frontages will be active onto green spaces and roads.
• Built form will create a strong edge to frame the spaces.
• Front gardens can be varied in depth.
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KEYLandscape Strategy
The following illustrative plan has been submitted with the
application and incorporates the following principals:
• Line of existing public right of way not affected
• New routes laid out to provide attractive linkages
• Native tree and shrub planting, and wildflower meadows
• Public right of way through development area overlooked and
on a tree lined route
• Public Open Space area meets policy requirements for both
Brownside and Butcher's Farm being provided by the same
landowner but subject to a separate application (71 units overall)
.
Site Boundary
Development area
Amenity grass
Existing trees
Proposed wildflower mix
Proposed native hedgerow
Proposed trees
Proposed footpaths
Proposed hedgerow planting within development area
Proposed stock proof fence
Existing PRoW overlooked on a tree lined route
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Landscape Treatments
Tree planting
• Proposed individual tree planting to be arranged informally in
scattered groups to create visual features and to frame view lines
and open spaces.
• Tree species to include: Oak, Birch, Rowan, Wild Cherry, Field Maple.
Hedgerow/shrub planting
• New hedgerows provided within some front gardens.
• New hedgerows to be a mix of mainly native species including
Hawthorn, Hornbeam, Box, Beech, Hazel or Yew..
• Limited shrub planting in public realm.
Grass
• Grass adjacent to roads and footpaths to be sown as amenity grass
mix and kept mown.
• Other grass areas may be grown as wildflower grassland with a less
frequent mowing regime.
Footpaths
• Footpaths generally 2m wide and ground surfaced.
Ecological and landscape features
• Existing trees and hedgerows retained wherever possible.
• New native tree and hedgerow planting within public realm.
• Species rich grassland.
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Randall Thorp Document Control
Doc Reference: 601A Brownside DAS v2016-09-16
Author(s): CAW
Checker: PJR
Product status: Confidential for client review
QM status: Issued
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