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Design and Access Statement Full Planning Application

Tower Road, Burton

Tower Road, Burton

P/2016/00650Rec'd 9/5/2016

Design and Access StatementTower Road, Burton

CONTENTS

• 1. INTRODUCTION / PLANNING HISTORY / PLANNING POLICY

• 2. THE SITE, DESCRIPTION, PHOTOS AND TRANSPORT CONTEXT

• 3. HISTORICAL CONTEXT, LOCALITY PHOTOS AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL FACILITIES

• 4. CHARACTER EVALUATION : - ASSESSMENT OF THE LOCAL VERNACULAR

• 5. SITE ANALYSIS, CONSTRAINTS AND KEY FACTORS

• 6. DESIGN EVOLUTION, MASTERPLAN, AMOUNT, LAYOUT, ACCESS, APPEARANCE AND MATERIAL PALETTE

• 7. CONCLUSION

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Geoff Perry Associates LtdComprehensive Architectural Design Service

1.0Introduction & Planning Policy

Tower Road, Burton

1.0 IntroductionThis Design and Access Statement has beenprepared on behalf of Walton Homes. It supportsa Full Planning Application for a prospectiveresidential development of 3 dwellings. This is inplace of surplus garden space. (See Aerial Viewadjacent).

Following thorough assessments of the site andits inherent surroundings, the aim is to evolve ascheme which will establish key design principlessuch as Use, Amount, Access, Layout, Scale,Appearance and Landscaping. Through working

with the Local Authority and making reference toSupplementary Design Guidance; thedevelopment will seek to provide a new bespokehousing estate.

The purpose of this document is to :

• Provide an assessment of the proposeddevelopment site and its surrounding context.

• To identify the opportunities and constraintsof the site leading to the evolution of thedesign proposal.

• To explain the design rationale, evolution ofthe scheme following negotiations with theLocal Authority and consulting bodies to thesubmitted proposals.

• To distinguish the key elements of the designproposals – urban design, access, connectivity& juxtaposition of the built form with itssurroundings.


Aerial View of Site

1.1 National Planning Policy

National Planning Policy Framework (2012)

1. National planning policy is provided in theNational Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), whichwas published in March 2012. This sets out theGovernment’s planning policies for England andhow they are expected to be applied. The NPPFmust be taken into account in the preparation oflocal and neighbourhood plans, and is a materialconsideration in planning decisions. This documenthas replaced the earlier planning policystatements, planning policy guidance and variouspolicy letters and circulars, which are nowcancelled.

2. The Ministerial Foreword to the NPPF explainsthat ‘the purpose of planning is to help achievesustainable development… sustainable meansensuring that better lives for ourselves don’t meanworse lives for future generations…developmentmeans growth…including housing a risingpopulation which is living longer.’

Achieving Sustainable Development

3. The NPPF confirms that the purpose of theplanning system is to contribute to theachievement of sustainable development. Thereare three dimensions to sustainable development:economic, social and environmental; each of these

aspects are mutually dependent. At the heart ofthe NPPF, is a presumption in favour of sustainabledevelopment (paragraph 14).

4. The NPPF contains 12 core principles for plan-making and decision-taking, which include theneed for planning to be:

• Genuinely plan-led, empowering local peopleto shape their surrounding.

• A creative exercise in finding ways toenhance and improve the places in whichpeople live their lives

• Identifying and meeting the housing,business and other development needs of anarea

• Always seeking to secure high quality designand a good standard of amenity for allexisting and future occupants of land andbuildings

• Taking account of the different roles andcharacter of different areas, includingpromoting the vitality of our main urbanareas and protecting the Green Belts aroundthem

• Supporting the transition to a low carbonfuture in a changing climate

• Contributing to conserving and enhancingthe natural environment and reducingpollution


Documents referenced

1.1 National Planning Policy Continued…• Encouraging the effective use of land by

reusing land that has been previouslydeveloped (brownfield land), provided that itis not of high environmental value

• Promoting mixed use developments andencouraging multiple benefits from the useof land

• Conserving heritage assets in a mannerappropriate to their significance

• Actively managing patterns of growth tomake the fullest possible use of publictransport, walking and cycling, and focussignificant development in locations whichare or can be made sustainable

• Taking account of and supporting localstrategies to improve health, social andcultural wellbeing for all, and deliversufficient community and cultural facilitiesand services to meet local needs.

5. The NPPF also identifies that there is arequirement for housing applications to beconsidered in the context of the presumption infavour of sustainable development. Relevantpolicies for the supply of housing should not beconsidered up-to-date if the local planningauthority cannot demonstrate a five-year supply ofdeliverable housing sites.

1.2 Local Planning Policy

• Bargates Supplementary Planning Document2010

• Bargates Development Brief 2009

• The Housing Choice SPD states that the area ofBurton requires predominantly 3 and 4 bedhouses. However due to the site at Tower Road,Burton being a bespoke development consistingof only 3 new dwellings, we consider theproposal of 3 lots of 5 bed houses appropriateand should not effect the overall mix of housetypes within the area of Burton.

• It is envisaged prior to the start of constructionthe code for stainable homes will cease to berecognized. As such new dwellings will be builtto the new release of building regulation.



1.3 Other Documents referred to

Building for Life – Delivering Great Places tolive (CABE, 2012)

• Connections

• Facilities and services

• Public transport

• Meeting local housing requirements

• Character

• Working with the site and its context

• Creating well defined streets and spaces

• Easy to find your way around

• Streets for all

• Car parking

• Public and private spaces

• External storage and amenity space

Design and access statements and how towrite, read and use them (CABE, 2006)

Design

• Use

• Amount

• Layout

• Scale

• Landscaping

• Appearance

Access

• Vehicular and transport links

• Inclusive access





2.0The Site, Description, Photos & Transport Context

2.0 Site Description – Use & Transport Links

The site is in the town of Burton-Upon-Trent,Staffordshire situated approximately 2.2 milesSouth-east of Burton-Upon-Trent, 11.8 milesSouth-West of Derby, 29 miles South-East and29.9 miles North-East of Birmingham. The sitearea measures 0.47 hectares / 1.2 acres.

The site comprises of surplus garden space. It sitsclose the town centre of Burton-Upon-Trent andso will provide well needed housing for thearea.

The topography of the site from the Northernboundary at the entrance of the site, drops by 5meters to the south of the site. The accessposition is to the North of the site off TowerRoad. The West boundary of the site backs ontoforestry. The Eastern boundary is enclosed byexisting residential buildings. The Southernboundary backs onto residential buildings.

The nearest railway station 2.4 miles from thesite. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport13.2 miles from the site.


Site Location Plan 1 denotes site location Site Location Plan 2 denotes site location

2.1 Site Photos – Current Site Photos


The following diagram illustrates photographicviewpoints taken in the immediate site context.Careful consideration will be given to the existing

surrounding dwellings upon Tower Road tominimise any overlooking and loss of any privacy.It is envisaged that the proposals will benefit

these properties, which at present have exposed/ unsecure rear boundaries.

Photographic Viewpoints

2.5 Site Photos


1a 1b 1c

1d 2a 2b

2.5 Site Photos


3 4 5a

5b 6a 6b

2.5 Site Photos


7 8a 8b

8c 8d 8e

2.5 Site Photos


8f 9a 9b

9c 9d 10a

2.5 Site Photos


10b 10c 10d



3.0Historical Context, Locality Photos & Local Facilities

3.0 Context – Historical Context, Locality Photos & Local Facilities

Burton-upon-Trent (Burton-on-Trent or simplyBurton) is a small town on the River Trent in EastStaffordshire England.

The town originally grew up around BurtonAbbey which was originally founded in the 7th or9th century by St Modwen.

(see image to the right)>

Burton is about 109 miles (175 km) north westof London, about 24 miles north eastof Birmingham, the UK's second largest city andabout 23 miles east of the county town Stafford.Its suburbs and the course of the River Trentforms part of the county boundary and lieswithin the northern boundary of the NationalForest.

Burton is known for Brewing and was a majortrade which is still part of its economy today. Thetown is home to 8 brewers. The by-product ofthe brewing industry is the marmite factory intown, which in turn generates the production ofBovril which are both owned by Unilever.

Burton became a centre for the brewing industrydue in part to the quality of the local water,which contains a high proportion of dissolvedsalts, predominantly caused by the gypsum inthe surrounding hills. This allowed a greaterproportion of hops, a natural preservative, to beincluded in the beer, thereby allowing the beerto be shipped further afield. Much of the openland within and around the town is protectedfrom chemical treatment to help preserve thiswater quality.

The main venue for live theatre and otherperforming and visual arts is TheBrewhouse, which is run by East StaffordshireCouncil.

The town's connection with the brewing industry is celebrated in The Burton Cooper a bronze sculpture, by James Walter Butler. It was commissioned in 1977 and depicts a local craftsman making a barrel.

The National Brewery Centre which celebrates the town's brewing heritage is Burtons biggest tourist attraction. Claymills Pumping Station on the north side of Burton is a restored Victorian sewage pumping station, adjacent to the modern sewage works.


St Modwen’s Church

Site Location Plan 4 denotes site location

Local Craftsman Bronze Sculpture

3.1 Locality Photos – Photographic Viewpoints

The following diagram illustrates photographicviewpoints taken, to be read in conjunction withfollowing analysis of the local amenities andfacilities within the context of Burton-Upon-Trent.

Our development will be compliant with EastStaffordshire borough Councils requirements andis consistent with the aims and objectives ofcurrent Government Planning Policy in providinghomes in sustainable locations.

The development will be a positive regenerationof an area which is currently misused. It will alsobring needed housing, built from qualitymaterials and to a high specification, of varyingaccommodation sizes to necessitate futureoccupants, (refer to separate House Types).


Photographic Viewpoints

Post Office

3.2 Locality Photos


Burton Library Abbot Beyne Secondary School Tower View Primary School

Hair Salon Stepenhill Express The Elm Inn



4.0Character Evaluation –Local Vernacular

4.0 Character Evaluation


This section provides a visual summary of theresidential areas within the immediate and widerarea in terms of era, architectural design, detailing

and materials palette applied. The aim is todemonstrate how growth over time has lead to aneclectic mix of properties.

Character Area Plan


Location : South-East of the Site.

Era : 2000’s approx

Materials Palette :

• Red or grey roof tiles

• Yellow & orange facing brickwork. Contrastingbrick below DPC.

• Primarily white fascia’s, verges & rainwatergoods (some brown)

• White UPVC glazing (some brown) in keepingwith fascia colour (replaced over time)

• UPVC doors which are mostly coloured inkeeping with glazing

• Tarmac/block paved driveways

• Common occurrence of pitched canopies

• Render featured on 2nd storey of someproperties

• White render featured on 2nd storey of someproperties

• Common occurrence of brick cills and headers

• Contrasting brick banding found on many types

Defining Characteristics :

• Primarily two storey, semi detached dwellingswith some detached and terraced housing.

• More terraced and semi-detached housing

Boundary Treatments :

• Medium frontages with grass, gravel occasionalplanting

• Tarmac or block paving provides curtilageparking


Dalton Avenue & Franklin Close


Location : South of the Site.

Era : mix ranging from 1980’s-1990’sonwards

Materials Palette :

• Grey brown and red roof tiles

• Yellow orange & red facing brickwork.Contrasting brick below DPC.

• Cast stone and brick quoining on someproperties

• Primarily white fascia's’, verges & rainwatergoods (some maroon & grey)

• Primarily white UPVC/timber glazing (some aremaroon and grey) in keeping with fascia colour(replacements overtime)

• Chimneys feature on some properties


• UPVC/timber doors coloured in keeping withglazing

• Some pitched canopies

• White and yellow render featured on 2nd storeyof some properties

• Common occurrence of brick cills and headers

Defining Characteristics :

• Primarily two storey detached dwellings onmedium-large plots

• High occurrence of external/linked garaging


• An abundance of planting with shrubberydefining many front garden boundaries

• High occurrence of tarmac drives and blockpaving


Doveridge Road


Location : East of the Site

Era : 1980’s

Materials Palette :

• Mix of grey and red tiles

• Mix of yellow, orange and red facingbrickwork. Contrasting brick below DPC

• White fascia’s, verges and rainwater goods.

• White UPVC glazing (replacements overtime)

• Chimneys feature on some properties


• UPVC/timber doors which are mostlycoloured in keeping with glazing

• Common occurrence of pitched canopies

• Stone/block cills and headers on someproperties

Defining Characteristics

• Primarily two storey detached dwellings onmedium sized plots however there are a fewbungalows

• A much higher proportion of planting andshrubbery

• Some dwellings are on a raised level to roadlevel

• Lengthy driveways from road todwelling/garage


• A high abundance of planting with shrubberydefining many front garden boundaries

• Tarmac drives however long private drives aretreated with block paving

• Some low brick walls and short timber fencing


Longford Close & Clifton Way

4.5 Character Evaluation Summary


Local Vernacular and Built Form

It can be seen from previous pages of analysisthat the vernacular / character of Burton-upon-Trent uses a mix of orange, yellow and red brick,with the elevational detailing consisting of stonequoining, contrasting brick banding andbrick/stone cills and headers. Fascia’s andrainwater goods are mainly white but othercolours such as maroon and brown are featured.The windows and doors match the colour of their

respective fascia’s and are mainly UPVC but thereare some occurrences of timber. These styleshave been reproduced in some of the new buildproperties to tie in with the traditional characterof Burton-upon-Trent.

The choice of house types have been carefullyconsidered to deliver a mix that will meet localhousing needs. The proposed site is of a smallarea and so a small range of detached units willcollate to formulate a built form which is suitable

and appropriate.

A complimentary material palette has beenchosen for the scheme, as detailed in the Designelement of this report, sympathetic andcomplimentary to the area of Burton-upon-Trent.We therefore consider house types to becompatible to the town of Burton-upon-Trent.



5.0Site Analysis, Constraints & Key Factors

5.0 Constraints Plan


The following constraints plan identifies the immediateapplication site within its context. As can be seen, thesite is situated off Tower Road, Burton. The site iscurrently surplus garden space. ( See Site Photos Section1.0).

The site backs onto rear gardens of existing houses sothere will need to be careful consideration made to theproperties to the west of the site.

Careful consideration will need to be made to theexisting house within the site and to existing trees withinthe site.

A covenant on the rear of the site restricts thedevelopable area of the site and has been allowed for inscheme designs.

Proposals seek to make use of land which is currentlysurplus. The new development would see the erection of3 bespoke houses which reflect the local vernacular.

There is an abundance of residential housing in theimmediate and wider vicinity. A character area study hasestablished a precedence for elevational treatments,street hierarchy / arrangements and built form. This willensure proposals reflect the surroundings and becomplimentary to the existing street scene.

The rear of the site is south facing which provides theopportunity to have south facing gardens. House Type Aat the front of the site, off Tower Road, is staggered inrelation to the existing neighbouring properties thusfollowing the irregular build line. Existing trees providemature landscaping to be retained within the site.

Constraints and Opportunities Plan

5.1 Summary Of Analysis


The findings of the topographical survey,appraisal and technical work completed to datehave established that the site is a suitablelocation for a residential development whichcould be brought forward without giving rise tosignificant environmental effects. The siteprovides a sustainable location within theexisting settlement boundary which is accessibleto local centre, transport infrastructure and iswithin walking and cycling distance of a range oflocal schools, shops and public transportconnections. The surveys undertaken to dateindicate that the site is relatively unconstrainedwith regard to nature conservation and ecology,with little diversity of species or habitat present.Such nature conservation and ecological value asthere is will be protected if the majority ofhedgerows are retained, and a proposedprogramme of habitat enhancement andcreation should result in a small positive impactfor nature conservation and ecological value atthe local level, when implemented through anappropriate management regime.

It is considered there are no significantconstraints associated with providing access tothe site by private vehicle, it is proposed that weutilize access off the Northern boundary, offTower Road.

The design evolution of the scheme has takeninto consideration all of the opportunitiespresented by the site to create a high qualitysustainable residential development. Theseopportunities are summarised below:

• Secure surrounding residential propertieswhich back-onto site and are exposed.

• Extend the urban grain and create a newdevelopment which reflects the scale andpattern of the existing residentialneighbourhood.

• Create a development which positivelyinteracts with the existing residentialneighbourhood.

• Create a development which has identity,character and an overall common theme thatties in with the local vernacular.

• Create a rich and diverse landscape within thesite, creating a softened access route into thedevelopment.

• To retain hedgerows and trees along the sitedevelopment boundaries and reinforce withnew native planting.

• Provide local craftsmen, trades, businessesand manufacturers with jobs.



6.0Design Evolution

6.0 Design Evolution – Access, Amount & Layout


This schematic design has evolvedfollowing identification of constraintsand opportunities of the inherent site,illustrated on the Constraints andOpportunities Plan.

A new vehicular access is proposed offthe Northern boundary off Tower Road,this will be a private drive. Generalarrangement and orientation of units isshown, nodal buildings will be utilisedas points of interest.Dwellings will be detached with 5bedrooms.

Mature existing tress that currentlyoccupy the site will be retained wherepossible.

Enclosure / Boundary treatments willtake the form of screen walls toexposed boundaries and close boardedfencing between properties.

Master plan

6.1 Design Evolution


The following layouts show the evolution of thesite from inception to the final layout.

The adjacent layout illustrates the initialdesign.The layout was taken to a meeting with theclient (Walton Homes) and raised the followingcomments:

• The owner of the house at the front of thesite wants to keep the existing tree in thecentre of the site (shown on the followinglayout).

• The owner of the house at the front of thesite also wants to increase the size of hisgarden from which is shown.



In order to address the comments from WaltonHomes, it was decided to rotate house type A,and its subsequent garage to make room forthe trees located in the centre of the site.

Also due to the existing resident, requestingthat their garden increase and the restriction ofthe covenant at the rear of the site, house typeB was mirrored horizontally to allow for this.

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The adjacent visual Illustrations are conceptviews which give an idea of the massing, scale,roof profiles, orientation and layoutarrangements. As can be demonstrated thelimited infill will not have any significant impacton the surrounding dwellings.



After addressing the previous comments, theexisting resident wanted to further increase hisgarden and Walton Homes wanted House typeA to be rotated slightly.

The adjacent layout addresses thesecomments.

The illustrative street scenes show the mix of proposeddwellings, with varying built form, roof configurationsand elevation treatments creating a varied streetscapewith interest and character.

Street Scene A-A

Street Scene B-B



The adjacent layout was designed following apre-application meeting with the planner onWednesday 10th February, the planner madethe following comments.

• Give the houses hipped roofs to tie in with the surroundings

• Pushing the garages at the front back • Mirroring the B type• Giving more space between Types B & C

In order to meet these requirements, house type A was redesigned with an integral garage and house type B was mirrored and reduced in size to allow for a greater separation between types B and C.



The adjacent layout was designed following apre-application meeting with the planner onThursday 24th March, the planners commentsare addressed below.

• The land to the south of the site (outlined inblue) will no longer form part of the site andis to be conveyed to a third party to be usedas sewer easement.

• The site boundary has been revised toinclude the new garage for No.61 but toexclude No. 61 itself as no work will becarried out here.

• On all house types the integral garage doorhave been changed from one wide door totwo smaller side by side doors.

• Private drives were altered to allow spacefor future disabled parking. There is room toexpand the spaces to 3.3 meters.

• Bins are to be located in rear gardens.

• House types B and C have been pushed backto ensure that there were 11 meters ofseparation between any front facingwindows and the back of house type A andNo. 61’s garden in order to preventoverlooking. Due to the restrictive covenantto the rear of the site the shape of houses Band C had to change slightly. House type Bhas reduced in size to accommodate this.



Type A Type B Type C

• Ensuites to have obscure glazing, as well ascertain other windows that may causeoverlooking. These are noted on floor plans

Type A

• The roof of house type A was reduced in pitchon two sides to 30° rather than 35°, to bemore in appropriate to No. 61.

Type B

• Type B was changed to gable sided to fit inmore with the character of the area. (Thereare not examples of two hipped roofs next toone another). The garage remained halfhipped to facilitate the room above.

• A downstairs wet room accessed from the hallwas added to replace the WC in the utility.This allowed for the utility to be madesmaller, making the kitchen / dining area tobe made bigger.

• The study and family area were merged tofacilitate the new wet room.

Type C

• The location of the study and the family roomhas been swapped, to facilitate direct accessto the garden form the family room.

• Kitchen windows will not have obscured

glazing as the view in to No.59s garden isblocked by existing hedge, shown in sitephoto 9a.

M4(2)

• The planner suggested compliance with M4(2)as is currently required by local plan policySP16, however after consulting with EastStaffordshire Borough Council Planning Policydepartment we learnt that this policy is soonto be superseded which is why have chosennot to comply.

6.7 Design Evolution - Appearance


Careful consideration has been given to theapplication of materials in order to reflect thetraditional character of Burton. As shown below atraditional mix of brickwork, and red and grey tilescollate to form the material palette.

All doors, frames and facials to be white.All rain water goods to be black.

6.8 Design Evolution - Materials


The following Materials plan shows thedisbursement of aforementionedmaterials across the site.

6.9 Design Evolution – Street Scenes


The following Street Scenes illustratethe use of materials across the site.

Site levels are subject to fullengineering design +/- 500 mm.

6.10 Design Evolution – Enclosures Plan


The following Enclosures Plan shows theproposed boundary treatments, as illustratedrear gardens are to be separated by 1.8m highlap larch fencing. Exposed boundaries are to be1.8m high closed board fence with timber posts.


The development will achieve sustainabilitybuilding construction in line with current BuildingRegulations. The development will also seek to:

• Enhance the existing habitat and create newhabitat through the retention of andsupplementation of existing trees /hedgerows (where possible) and the provisionof new native planting throughout.

• Improve energy efficiency through siting,design and orientation of buildings.

• Use simple traditional construction detailingand materials to achieve a robust and highquality build.

• Use of building materials where possiblecapable of being recycled.

• An element of construction waste reductionor recycling.

6.11 Sustainability

Government policy makes clear that a keyobjective for new developments should be thatthey create safe and accessible environmentswhere crime and disorder or fear of crime doesnot undermine quality of life or communitycohesion. This policy is set out in the document'Safer Places: The Planning System and CrimePrevention' (February 2004, ODPM and the HomeOffice) and Manual for Streets.

The guidance is based on seven attributes ofsustainable communities particularly relevant tocrime prevention. These attributes have emergedfrom in-depth research into crime prevention andurban design practice and theory. The sevenattributes of sustainable communities relevant tocrime prevention are:

• Access and movement: places with well-defined routes, spaces and entrances thatprovide for convenient movement withoutcompromising security;

• Structure: places that are structured so thatdifferent uses do not cause conflict;

• Surveillance: places where all publiclyaccessible spaces are overlooked;

• Ownership: places that promote a sense ofownership, respect, territorial responsibilityand community;

• Physical protection: places that includenecessary, well-designed security features;

• Activity: places where the level of humanactivity is appropriate to the location andcreates a reduced risk of crime and a sense ofsafety at all times.

• Management and maintenance: places that aredesigned with management and maintenancein mind, to discourage crime in the present andthe future.

A key aspect of creating a safe and securedevelopment will be to look at detailed areas withthe Local Authority’s Crime Prevention DesignAdviser as the development is progressed throughthe application. At this stage the specific ways inwhich the proposals accord with six attributesrelevant to crime prevention are as follows:

Access and Movement

All routes are designed to be well defined andoverlooked by new development and activefrontages. All routes are proposed to be direct andnecessary allowing access to properties, publicopen spaces and leading to facilities andresidential areas in the wider context.

Structure

The development will sit adjacent to the existingproperties. Our proposal promotes socialinteraction with this scheme via utilization of anaccess road off this site, together with pedestrianconnection. The built form and material palettewill be similar to maintain the distinct character.

Surveillance

The movement network (vehicular, pedestrianand cycle routes) and all public spaces will be welldefined and overlooked by surroundingdevelopment. Parking areas for private houses willbe located predominantly to the front and side orrear of dwellings. No rear parking courts areproposed. Parking spaces will be visible from thedwellings that they belong to or overlooked by

others, increasing opportunities for passivesurveillance.

Ownership

The distinction between public and private spacewill be clearly defined by physical means such asboundary walls, fences, railings, hedges/ low levelplanting and surface treatments. Properties willface into streets allowing residents to get to knowtheir neighbours and recognise their cars etc. –engendering a sense of personalization andcommunity spirit. Locating parking within thecurtilage of the plot helps private parking to bedefined. Where groups of on-street parkingspaces are proposed, private and visitor carparking will be more clearly defined. Areas whereparking is not permitted will be protected byphysical means such as level changes, grassed orlandscaped verges, changes in hard surfaces,timber bollards or knee rails.

Physical Protection

All buildings will be secured to the relevantstandards as set out in Building Regulations or bythe LPA. The option to exceed these standardswill remain open to the applicants.

Management and Maintenance

A good quality public realm will be provided,stimulating human activity and influencing thebehaviour of users. Dwellings within the site thatare privately owned will be maintained by theindividuals who own or occupy them. Affordabledwellings will be managed by public or privatecompanies. Roads and footways will be designedto adoptable standards (based on Manual forStreets and Borough Guidance).


6.12 Community Safety



7.0Conclusion

7.0 Conclusion

This document demonstrates that proposeddevelopment on this site can address the siteconstraints and be sustainable. It can successfullyintegrate with the existing rural area and localcommunity in a positive way.

Character

The development will create its own identitywithin the area, respecting the character of itssurroundings.

Continuity and enclosure

Public and private realm will be clearly definedwith the use of landscaping and externalmaterials. The development will connect to theexisting movement network, improveconnectivity and provide new linkages topromote sustainable modes of transport.

Ease of movement

The development will have a clear and simpleroad hierarchy which will give ease of movement.

Legibility

The development will have its own sense of placedefined by the architectural detailing and visualform.

Focal point features will address key locations,create identity and assist people to navigatethrough the development.

Diversity

The development will have variety and choice ofstyle and type of dwellings with a commonunifying theme.

This Design and Access Statement has beenprepared on behalf of Walton Homes. It supportsa Full Planning Application for a prospectiveresidential development of 3 dwellings. This is inplace of surplus garden space.

Through working with the Local Authority,making reference to Supplementary DesignGuidance; the development will seek to provide anew residential development in keeping with thelocal area.


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