Welcome to the Public Consultation for Homes for Brighton & Hove Coldean Lane, Brighton
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Welcome Coldean Lane, Brighton 01 A27 to Worthing to Lewes Welcome to the Public Consultation for Homes for Brighton & Hove Coldean Lane, Brighton. Proposal for Coldean Lane The Coldean site is one of the first three sites that Homes Our initial plans for the development are to provide: for Brighton & Hove are planning to develop. It is owned by Brighton & Hove Council and has been identified as having • Around 240 affordable homes for working households in development potential in their urban fringe study dated Brighton & Hove November 2015 which will form part of the new local plan. • 50% for rental, 50% for shared ownership We realise that this is a sensitive location, with valuable (part buy, part rent) landscape and wildlife habitats and that it provides an important gateway to the National Park. • A mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments We are therefore carrying out surveys and studies to inform our design proposals and will also be talking to local people • 50% car parking about the impact of development on the site. • A new road junction on Coldean Lane to provide site access • Landscaped spaces Photograph of the existing site showing Varley Park and trees beyond • Retention of existing woodland belts, except where the new access is to be provided Our plans are still evolving, but we would like to talk to local residents, Councillors and community groups now about the principle of the development. We would like to find out what you think, which will help us Photograph of the existing site view to the east develop our final proposals. Photograph of the existing site viewed from the west Public Consultation July 2018 Introduction to the site Coldean Lane, Brighton 02 Aerial view showing the immediate site context Asda A27 Supermarket St Mary Magdalen Hawkhurst Road Coldean Lane Church The Great Wood BUS BUS BUS 01 02 Bridge Crossing Holland Road Proposed Site Open Fields 03 BUS A27 BUS 04 Holland Road Coldean Primary University of Brighton School Varley Park Campus Surgery Library 05 N Pharmacy / Post Office & Local Shops 06 BUS Key features and buildings around the area 01 02 03 04 05 06 Coldean Lane Coldean Lane Junction Coldean Primary School Varley Park Varley Park Centre Varley Park Landscape View looking up Coldean Lane View looking down Coldean Lane at junc- View looking West over Coldean primary 4 storey student accommodation with Entrance roundabout to University Buildings set into hillside with ramped towards A27 flyover tion of Hawkhurst Road school grounds buff brick and coloured window panels campus access Existing site photo About the site A27 Main Road behind trees and The application site is located along Coldean Lane and has hedgerow an area of approximately 3.8Ha. The site is set on a steep Tree Buffer to Footpath Varley Park hill, surrounded by tall trees, next to the University of Brighton Coldean Lane Campus known as Varley Park. The site has a steep fall from north east to south west of over 25m and currently has limited vehicle access. The boundary to the site consists of tall trees to the south and overgrown shrubs and trees to the north facing the A27. The site itself is an open field and would benefit from development, delivering a scheme of high architectural merit. Photograph of the existing site condition looking north along an existing pubic footpath Public Consultation July 2018 Design development Coldean Lane, Brighton 03 Site constraints Site opportunities Arrival Point Noise / Pollution Character A Parcel Low from A27 2 Storey Residential Character B Parcel Tree Lined Street Open Space High 2 Storey Residential Exceptional views out Character C Distance views in Coldean Lane Parcel Coldean Lane Low 3-4 Storey Varley Park Development 2 Storey School Tree Buffer N N Constraints Opportunities 1. Noise / Pollution form the A27 to the north 1. Retention of open space for public use and ecology 2. Limited access from Coldean Lane due to site levels 2. Use of orientation to minimise solely north facing units 3. Topography and sloping nature of the site 3. Increased permeability 4. Consideration of long distance views 4. Maintain views out from the site above the Coldean Lane tree line 5. Relationship to neighbouring built context 5. Integrate and work with the existing site levels 6. Permeability through the site to the ancient Great Wood 6. Retain the essence of Coldean Lane with tree buffer to help screen any development 7. Existing paths to be on site boundary. 7. Improve public access across the site to the adjoining South Downs. An exciting scheme which provides much needed housing in Brighton Design strategy Proposed sections Scale Our approach to the placement of the buildings in the landscape is to retain the natural chalk Downland character as much lower buildings beyond view to north east and Stanmer Park as possible with minimum impact on the Great Wood view to south to Brighton and south west to hill fort hillside by providing generous spaces view thr ough par between the buildings for cross views and kland and tr ees private terrace green links, and by reducing the number of and defensible space 5m 26m building footprints. Set within a dense tree 105m AOD 5m 3m 5m 6m 2m 5m buffer, 6 pavilion buildings rise from 5 to 6 private terrace terraced parking road pavement landscaping storeys, positioned within a parkland setting. and defensible space landscaping 100m AOD Use 97m AOD The development is proposed to support 240 residential apartments ranging in size 95m AOD from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms. Access Vehicle access will be from Coldean Lane Defensible space is created with the introduction of private terraces to ground floor flats protected behind planting and soft landscape. and cars will be screened within the site Ground floor flats will enjoy front doors onto the street providing active frontage. behind hard and soft landscaping. We have adopted an integrated landscape approach upper buildings beyond with the pedestrian and vehicular circulation following the site contours. This generates an opportunity for a varied street scene and minimum impact on the site terrain. Character A series of semi-formal squares with more structured planting defining key areas 105m AOD 26m view bet 5m 6m 2m 5m 3m 5m encouraging a sense of community and a ween buildings t o upper slopes semi-public spaces between buildings with seating parking road pavement parking planted buffer private terrace village atmosphere. These spaces will and safe play areas, connecting to the upper slopes include seating and low level lighting to 97m AOD 95m AOD define pedestrian safe spaces. 94m AOD Public Consultation July 2018 Design proposal Coldean Lane, Brighton 04 Artists impression Design strategy (cont.) Materials To relate to the character of Coldean Lane it is proposed that the main facing material will be a high quality brick, using two tones to provide interest and variety. Parking Cars will be hidden from view within a mixture of hard and soft landscaping. There will be capacity for 120 car spaces including provision for wider disabled bays and electrical charging points. There is also allowance within the ground floors for independent cycle and refuse stores for residents to use. Landscape The scheme integrates with its surroundings and follows the existing contours limiting the impact on the countryside. Accommodation schedule The new scheme proposes to deliver approximately 240 apartments containing a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bed units. Proposed street scene looking west through the new development Proposed layout plan Residential strategy: • All homes will be designed to provide flexible living Link to South Downs meeting mobility standards M4(2) • Lift access to all floors • Designed to meet all the latest fire safety legislation Retain existing • Majority of apartments to have their own private footpath link to amenity space in the form of a balcony or a large alk Great Wood terrace Forest W • Tall floor-to-ceiling windows provide all rooms with high levels of natural light Landscaped • Secure by design standards with natural surveillance 115.00 Public Footpath spaces providing of parking and shared spaces Public Open Primary Space amenity and Play Existing Trees Retained • Low running costs achieved with sustainable energy A27 spaces solutions and fabric first construction 110.00 View • 50% of homes will have dual aspect minimising north Orchard facing units Forest Walk • Ground Floor homes to have individual front doors View View providing active frontages Terrace 105.00 5ST ace • Permeability of the site will allow the public easy +105.00 Terr 5ST C k access to the South Downs. al 2B B 1B Forest W 1 to 3 BINS 105.00 BIKE / / BINS BIKE 1B +97.00 Sub 1 2B on 100.00 Stati 5ST ace Disused Views over the Terr +100.00 Badger Sett +101.00 INS surrounding / B +97.00 +97.00 BIKE +98.00 100.00 +96.00 6ST landscape A 2B 1B BINS +93.00 +105.00 BIKE / +97.00 Public Footpath +96.00 1B D 2B 95.00 2B BIKE / BINS 3B 1B +98.00 6ST ace INS E err / B T BIKE 1B 2B 2B 95.00 Retain existing Ecological 6ST Habitat +97.00 +96.00 footpath link 3B +92.00 1B 2B +92.00 2B F 1B +92.00 Terrace +86.00 2B 1B 90.00 View 3B m ace err 0 T 2 North 2B alk 2 New woodland Forest W 2 Forest Walk Badger Sett 3 2 Badger Sett path 89.2m Existing Trees Retained Rubble Pile Badger Sett Assumed visibility +89.20m splay +93.00m +80.27 +96.00m Coldean Lane +98.00m Footpath Entrance Footpath Link to Coldean N 1.0m 1 1 b 5 1 1 Revisions Date (yymmdd) Description Notes Notes Project Title Public ConsultationDate July 2018 Brighton Hyde JV Document Title Drawn by / Checked by Ground Floor Option 9 SR / GG Furzehall Farm Wickham Road, fareham Drawing Scale / Sheet Size Client: Hampshire, PO16 7JH 01329 283225 The Hyde Group [email protected] Drawing Status Drawing Number / Revision Work-in-Progress 18.003.SK157 Next steps Coldean Lane, Brighton 05 Economic gains Artists Impression This scheme is anticipated to give a £8.4 million boost to the local economy over the next 5 years supporting 624 new Jobs.