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BEDDAU LLANTRISANT TALBOT GREEN SITE PONTYCLUN MISKIN N INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT 2.0 2.5 Urban Fabric Urban Form The residential density only varies slightly within the immediate areas surrounding the site. The majority of surrounding urban form is characterised by detached and semi-detached 2 storey housing with the rare instances of terrace housing within the more historic context. This provides a clear indication of an appropriate density across the site that relates to the density range evident in the adjacent existing development. It is also important that the density responds to the proximity of sensitive existing development edges, proximity to the proposed local centre and the hierarchy of streets where appropriate. A development pattern which builds upon the existing alignment of hedgerows and field patterns with a framework of distinct character areas enables open space between residential areas to perform a prominent role Residential Cul-de-sac Traditional Welsh Terraced Street within the development. This will create an attractive green setting, where all residents are within walking distance of a range of open spaces. Street Pattern There is a variety of street patterns and block types within the surrounding areas: 1. Immediately to the south of the site the urban fabric is predominantly made up of interweaving culs-de-sac typical of a suburban area. Routes are circuitous between destinations resulting in poor permeability. Narrow development blocks force properties to back onto the primary routes and front onto secondary routes diminishing the sense of hierarchy. 2. To the west there is a more permeable organic grid pattern with a range interconnected streets made up of long runs of semi - detached units. The local grid pattern echoes in the design as it offers a clear hierarchy of movement and allows for the streets to interact/connect with the surrounding Cross Inn Settlement area. UG1549 Cefn Yr Hendy | Design and Access Statement 23 Green Infrastructure Plan INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT 2.0 2.6 Public Open Space & Green Infrastructure Within the local context, blocks of woodland, some Ancient Woodland and green corridors along arterial routes provide a significant contribution to the area’s green setting and provide green links out into the wider countryside. These green corridors also provided a distinct separation between suburban and rural areas . There is a network of informal public open space within the area and there is a provision of facilities for children and young people with a Locally Equipped Area of Play adjacent to the southern edge of the site. Sports Pitches are accessible within approximately 1.5km at Talbot Green and approximately 2km at Pontyclun. Within the adjacent residential area to the south of the site, newer housing characteristically have medium to large scale front gardens. The development has also retained and incorporated green infrastructure which runs north to south along the hedgerows. Public rights of way provide connections through the green infrastructure to the wider area. Blocks of mature trees separate areas of existing residential development around the site, which gives a green setting to development. There are a limited number of single, mature trees within hedgerows within the site. The tree survey undertaken for the site has confirmed that currently there is no recorded outbreak of Ash Dieback in the area (Forestry Commission outbreak distribution map) and the Ash trees on site are in good health. The current official advice is not to remove healthy trees, but to wait and see how they might be affected. It maybe that the trees will eventually get infected, but could be genetically diverse enough to survive the disease. If so, they would then become part of the new genetic breeding programme that is being set up for the future. Views to existing residential development along southern edge of site UG1549 Cefn Yr Hendy | Design and Access Statement 25 2.7 Plot Structure and Built Form Figure Ground The site provides the opportunity for a new neighbourhood. It is located on the edge of the residential development of Hendy, which has an existing sub Talbot Green Retail Park urban grain. Talbot Green town centre is another nearby settlement which is similarly sized to Miskin village and is situated to the north of the site. A number of large retail units sit directly north of the site within Talbot Green which creates a stark contrast to the surrounding residential areas. Isolated development along the eastern edge provides an opportunity for the site to tie these areas into the larger agglomeration of development to the south and west. Y Pant School Y Pant Comprehensive School sits isolated as a large building to the north west of the site surrounded by green fields. Street Pattern There is a variety of street patterns and block types within the surrounding local context. Immediately to the south of the site the urban fabric is predominantly made up of interweaving culs-de-sac layouts, typical of a suburban form. Routes are circuitous between destinations resulting in poor permeability. Narrow development blocks force properties to back onto the primary routes and front onto secondary routes diminishing the sense of hierarchy. To the west is a more permeable organic grid pattern with longer interconnected streets made up of long runs of semi - detached units. The organic and sinuous street pattern provides an element to echo in the design as it offers a clear hierarchy of movement and allows for the streets to interact/connect with the surrounding area. N Figure Ground Plan of site in its context 26 UG1549 Cefn Yr Hendy | Design and Access Statement INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT 2.0 2.8 Building Orientation Existing properties back onto the southern boundary of the site presenting a long run of ‘dead space’ rear garden boundaries. The proposed development for a new neighbourhood provides an opportunity to resolve this unattractive settlement edge and provide a more visually aesthetic northern boundary to the settlement for views towards the site. The current building orientation to the south of the site is with properties backing onto major open spaces and primary routes creating inward looking development that fails to interact with its surroundings. The irregular blocks do not provide sufficient space to accommodate typical perimeter blocks which results in a significant amount of properties fronting onto the backs of other properties creating ‘dead space’ in the public realm. The relationship between urban fabric and open space is weak with the majority of properties backing onto the open space and public footpaths/lanes, resulting in poor natural surveillance. N Key Rear of property Front of property Building Orientation Plan View from Ffordd Cefn-Yr-Hendy View from Bryn Dewi Sant, Miskin UG1549 Cefn Yr Hendy | Design and Access Statement 27 PLANNING AND POLICY REVIEW 3.0 UG1549 Cefn Yr Hendy | Design and Access Statement 3.1 Relevant Planning Policy Planning Policy Wales (9th Edition, Nov 2016) Housing TAN 12 - Design It is set out within PPW that “meeting the objectives of good design should Paragraph 9.2.3 of PPW makes clear that local planning authorities must Further detailed guidance on achieving good design is set out within TAN 12. be the aim of all those involved in the development process and applied to ensure that sufficient land is genuinely available or will become available The objectives of good design are set out under the following categories: all development proposals, at all scales, from the construction or alteration of to provide a 5-year supply of land for housing judged against the general individual buildings to larger development proposals” (Paragraph 4.11.2). objectives and the scale and location of development provided for in the Character development plan. PPW also highlights that:: • Sustaining or enhancing local character It is highlighted at Paragraph 9.3.4 of PPW that “In determining applications “Good design is also inclusive design. The principles of inclusive design for new housing, local planning authorities should ensure that the proposed • Promoting legible development are that it places people at the heart of the design process, acknowledges development does not damage an area’s character and amenity. Increases diversity and difference, offers choice where a single design solution cannot in density help to conserve land resources, and good design can overcome • Promoting a successful relationship between public and private space accommodate all users, provides for flexibility in use, and, provides buildings adverse effects, but where high densities are proposed the amenity of the and environments that are convenient and enjoyable to use for everyone.” • Promoting quality, choice and variety scheme and surrounding property should be carefully considered.” • Promoting innovative design Sustainability Paragraphs 9.3.1 and 9.3.2 of PPW also relate to the provision of housing Sustainable development forms a key consideration central to all policies and the criteria and circumstances that justify the location of such proposed Community Safety contained within Planning Policy Wales (PPW). development. These policies provide for development in locations that are close to, and well related / integrated with, existing settlements and are • Ensuring attractive, safe public spaces Paragraph 4.4.3 of PPW sets out a series of objectives which development sustainable. • Security through natural surveillance proposals should seek to achieve –