Penicuik Auchendinny Edinburgh A701 Auchendinny

Miller Homes and Gladedale Group Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report

8th August 2013 FINAL Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council Transport Consultant EnvironmentalEngineering, and Consultant ArchitectLandscape Masterplanning and ConsultantPlanning Housebuilder Housebuilder Owner Land Chapter 3-Site Appraisal Chapter Context 2-Planning Chapter 1-Introduction Table of Contents Chapter 5.0-Conclusion Chapter 4.0-Concept andIndicative Masterplan 3.4 - Transport and Accessibility �� 3.3 -Landscape 3.2 -Context �� 3.1 -Location �� 2.3 –Deliverability Issues2.2 -Main Report �� 2.1 -SESPlan 5.1 Appraisal Summary 5.1 Appraisal 4.6 -LinksandConnectivity Structure4.5 -Landscape �� 4.4 -Indicative Masterplan �� 4.3 -Development Framework �� 4.2 -DesignDevelopment �� 4.1 -Concept andObjectives �� 3.6 - Opportunities andConstraints3.6 -Opportunities �� 3.5 - Technical Briefing �� 4.7 -Community Hub�� 5.2 Proposals Summary 5.3 Conclusion �� Phasing Sustainability Community Streets �� Housing Character ��

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Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council Introduction

Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council to Main Issues Representation Auchendinny, Midlothian Auchendinny, 14 homes anddeveloping asustainable community. for a renaissance inAuchendinny, bringingnew the community. Thereport outlinestheaspirations potential to improve thevitality andsustainability of thought to integration anddesign,thenithasthe of thevillage. Ifthis isaccomplished well, giving Development willinevitably increase thepopulation village whichoffers thepotential of development. There isalarge site to thenortheast ofthe Borders. on thecommuter runbetween Edinburgh andthe potential for passingtrade while generating traffic of theB7026,runsthrough thevillage, providing enough to beself-sustaining. TheBrae, as part The village isattractively peaceful butisnotlarge sustained by theexisting population. remains someconcern asto whether itcan be the group hopesto develop alocal shop;butthere Centre, thevillage hall.Aspartofthisrebuilding, achieved thefundingto rebuild theGlencorse group and,after years ofhard work, they have The Glencorse Association isthemain community 127 new homesto Auchendinny Miller Homes,to thesouthofvillage will bring for sale.Anew development at Dalmore Mill,by the local shophasclosedandthepublichouseisup is avillage inneedofrejuvenation. In recent years Midlothian. Thepopulation isapproximately 350.It Auchendinny isavillage ontheedge ofPenicuik in development strategy. case for thesite to beincludedinthepreferred development strategy. Thisreport sets outthe which identifies thesite asa reasonablealternative to theMidlothianCouncilMainIssuesReport transport. Itspurposeisto make representation the masterplan landscape interms and ofhousing, village ofAuchendinny. Itsets outtheprinciplesof masterplan for thearea to thenortheast ofthe This Masterplan report presents anindicative Chapter 1-Introduction . View northfrom FirthRoad Figure 01-Theproposed site, Auchendinny

5 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council Planning Context

Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council to Main Issues Representation Auchendinny, Midlothian Auchendinny, 26 will increase. A701 Corridor, andthere isevery possibilitythat it any reduction inthe750 houses attributed tothe the Supplementary Guidance(SG)willnotresult in allocated withinMidlothian.However, itisclear that known what therequirement isfor landto be guidance isyet to bepublished, itisnotcurrently and eachLocal Development Planarea. Asthis requirement shouldbemet withineachplanphase provide detailed information as to how muchofthat the production ofSupplementary Guidance (SG) to effective intheperiod to2019. Policy5 requires SESplan area, ofwhich74,835housesneedto be to enable107,545housesto bebuiltacross the Plan states that sufficient housingmust beallocated approved Plan.Instead, Policy 5of theapproved number ofhouseshasbeendeleted from the in theperiodto 2024.Thisreference to aspecific 750 housesto beallocated withintheA701Corridor Proposed SESplan requires landfor anadditional modifications contained intheapproved SESplan. which hasnow beensuperseded by thesignificant on thecontent oftheSESplan Proposed Plan, The MidlothianLDPMainIssuesReport isbased in Penicuik. Auchendinny, withthemajorityoflandallocations of thesettlements identified above, excluding development of1,600houses,spread across all directed. TheA701Corridoralready hascommitted Auchendinny, where strategic development willbe towns ofLoanhead,Bilston, Roslin andPenicuik/ Strategic Development Area comprising the SESplan identifies theA701Corridorasa Development Plan. context for theemerging MidlothianLocal Strategic Development PlanArea andsets the development planfor theSouthEast Scotland SESplan asmodified constitutes the strategic modifications onthe23rd June2013.Asa result, Scottish Ministers approved SESplan with 2.1 -SESPlan Chapter Context 2-Planning identified asanadditional housinglandallocation. housebuilder, andistherefore ideallysuited to be available for development andinthecontrol ofa by 2024.Thesite at Auchendinny isimmediately allocated to ensure that enoughhomescan bebuilt Consequently, additional housingsites shouldbe complete withinthefirst two phasesofSESplan. allocation ofnearly500housesin Roslin willbe of SESplan. For example, itisunlikely that the land housingsupplyto meet therequirements completions to ensure themaintenance ofa5 year Roslin sites can deliver thenumberofhouse Also, we consider itunlikely that theBilston and in theMIRat Bilston andRoslin. equal meritinplanningterms to thesites identified of thepreferred strategy. Inourview, itisofat least consider that theAuchendinny site shouldform part For reasons explained inthisrepresentation, we to beallocated. residential development ifcircumstances require it reflecting itsmeritsasappropriate location for housing site identified intheA701 corridor, Notably, Auchendinny istheonlyalternative identified as having a capacity for250houses. ‘alternative’ strategy for housinggrowth, andis this representation isidentified aspart ofthe The site inAuchendinny whichisthesubjectof Bilston, asfollows: is to focus strategic housingallocations in Roslin and The MIR’s ‘preferred’ strategy for theA701Corridor Issues2.2 -Main Report Total: Seafield Road, Bilston (BN1): Roslin Expansion(RN3&RN6): Roslin Institute (RN5): 760 –780houses 180 –200houses 320 houses 260 houses Glencorse Centre. village centre, buildinguponthereinvigorated out withthesite to create acohesive andattractive desire to promote avillage green concept onland a new school, ona1.2Hasite primary . There isa majority useoftheland. There isalsoprovision for that housing(private andaffordable) willbethe Land Use: the Auchendinny site. Dalmore Millwhichgives usconfidence to deliver on-site. MillerHomeshave local experience at designed SUDSsystem can beaccommodate respect to surface water drainage, anappropriately available orcan beprovided by thedeveloper. With capacity, electricityandtelecoms are alleither constraints. Water supply, foul drainage, educational Infrastructure: There are noinfrastructure anticipated perannum. deliver thesite over 10years, with40-50units will behigh. dictates that interest intheresidential properties affecting thesite. The strength ofthelocation Marketability: developer. This isaprivate housingsite controlled by a required to make residential development viable. Public Funding: viability. Refer to section 3.0. that would underminethesite’s development Physical: sites ofthissize andquality highly experienced indelivering desirable housing as theendhousebuilders. Allthree companies are development alongsideGladedaleandMillerHomes Developments, whoisactively promoting its Ownership: effectiveness canbedemonstrated as follows: When considered against thesecriteria, thesite’s Affordable HousingandLandAudits. criteria for ‘effectiveness’ as set outin PAN2/2010: The site isdeliverable andmeets thespecific 2.3 –Deliverability There are noknown physical constraints MillerHomesandGladedalecan confirm Site isnow owned by Miller There are nodelivery constraints Miller HomesandGladedalewill Nopublicfundingwould be Figure 02-TheA701Corridor Main IssuesReport 2013 2013 Main Issues Report Midlothian Local Development Plan

7 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council Site Appraisal

Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council to Main Issues Representation Auchendinny, Midlothian Auchendinny, 38 line andfollowing theRiver Eskvalley. through thiswoodland alongthedismantled railway 73, Dalkeith to Penicuik Cycleway/Walkway passes forms partoftheAGLV. TheNational Cycle Route notable slopeandboundedbywoodland which To thesouthofsite isagricultural landona on theothersideofCleughRoad. behind thisplantation liestheOatslie Landfillsite, of yews, pine, larch, spruceandoaks. Well screened The northofthesite sitswithinadenseplantation woodland. alder, birch andhazel, whichispartofanancient overgrown withadensecanopy ofbeech,ash, isformedThis boundary from steep slopesheavily is classifiedasanArea ofGreat Landscape Value. of thesite adjoinsRoslin GlenCountry Park which grassland, and arable land.Theeastern boundary It consists ofanolddrivingrange, currently Centre, thevillage hall. Crescent, andthe publiclandat theGlencorse the housingdevelopment at FirthRoad andFirth The proposed site sitsto theeast oftheB7026, outwith theGreen Belt. the Green Belt.Auchendinny liesto theeast and proximity to theRiver Eskvalley andsitswithin of Roslin, 3milesto thenortheast hasa similar locations for residents ofAuchendinny. Thevillage Roslin are easilyaccessibleandprovide employment To thenorthsciencecampuses at Pentlands and extends to 18.9Ha(46.7acres) ofgently slopingland. The site liesto thenortheast ofthevillage and leading southwards to Peebles. proposed site, runningthrough Auchendinny and B7026 spurs offtheA701 at thenorthedge ofthe A701 connects Penicuik withEdinburgh. The Midlothian. Penicuik sitsto thesouthwest. The Auchendinny liesto thesouthofEdinburgh in 3.1 -Location Chapter 3-Site Appraisal the following reasons: The site isconsidered suitable for development for character ofthevillage inwhichitsits. account ofboththeadjacent countryside andthe adjacent AGLV. Any development willneedto take edge ofAuchendinny, well screened from the The site islargely openfarmland ontheeastern impact oftheadjacent homes visually thesite iscontained minimisingany walking networks the countryside through established cycle and there are ideallinks andavailable accessto of athird ofthesite there are within400metres 8busservices/hour the site isoutwiththegreen belt established screen planting to thepublic roads is well gentle slopes structure well contained withinexisting landscape Figure 04-Local Context -A701,Midlothian Figure 03-Regional Context -theLothians Penicuik M8 M9 A90

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9 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council 10 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council The Brae, view southwards, Auchendinny -illustrates the soft planted frontage to many oftheproperties Victoria PublicHouse,Auchendinny -closed Housing elevated above TheBrae, Auchendinny Convenience Store, offTheBrae, Auchendinny -closed The Brae, view northwards, Auchendinny South boundary ofthesiteSouth boundary onto FirthRoad -offers anopportunity for screening from adjacent back gardens ofproperties onFirth Crescent The Northwest ofthesite, view eastwards illustrating the extent of containment The Brae, over thebridge, Auchendinny Firth Crescent adjacent to thesouthofsite, Auchendinny Typical later style ofhousingonTheBrae, Auchendinny Typical architectural style onTheBrae, Auchendinny appearance ofthevillage. Renovation of community facilities willenhancethe started onsite andduefor completion later in2013. old Glencorse CommunityCentre. Thiswork has for a new community centre onthesite ofthe have recently succeededinobtaining grant funding and iscurrently upfor sale.Glencorse Association local publichouse,TheVictoria, alsoclosedrecently of thelocal retail offer, whichhasnow closed.The shopping centres. Thishasbeento thedetriment retail centres andtheconvenience ofouttown partially due to commercial competition ofadjacent The village hasbeenindeclineover thelast decade, side ofFirthRoad. onto theproposed development ontheopposite land to thenorthofvillage. Thesehousesback around FirthRoad andFirthCrescent ontheflatter local authoritydevelopment inthe1950’s, centred the residences inthevillage were builtaspartofthe the early18thcentury. Approximately aquarter of including Auchendinny House,whichwas builtin style ofthetime.Someare two centuries old, character, reflecting the periodand architectural been demolished.Theindividualhousesvary in on gap sites orwhere previous dwellings have the 1950s,withoccasional modernhouse a longperiodoftimefrom the1800sthrough to The housesofAuchendinny have developed over Auchendinny itscharacter on theembankments oneitherside,whichgive “The Brae”,reflected initsname andthehouses east ofthevillage, theslopeofmainroad, contrast between therelatively flat northand of theB7026isrelatively flat anditisthis and steeply sloped.Theagricultural landeast The area round thebridge isheavily wooded on to Howgate village to thesouth. past Dalmore HouseandAuchendinny Houseand Burn andtheRiver Eskbefore risingbackupagain steeply down to thebridge crossing theGlencorse it passestheGlencorse Centre. TheBrae slopes relatively level from itsjunctionwiththe A701 until The mainroad through the village, B7026,is The Village 3.2 -Context . homes andapartments. and redevelopment hastaken place withnew from 1837until 2004,ithasnow beendemolished paper millto produce specialist paper. Operating The Dalmore Millwas Midlothian’s last remaining Barracks. over 100years, often to Officers fromGlencorse of theoriginalfamily, despite beingrented outfor Auchendinny. Thehouseisstill owned by members John Inglis,Writer to theSignet andfirst laird of village, was builtbetween 1702and1707 for Auchendinny House,whichliesjust outsidethe viaduct. century, can befound along therail linecloseto this Castle, possiblydating back to theearly16th over theNorthEsk.Remains ofOldWoodhouselee well astheFirthViaduct,whichcarried therailway There are two railway tunnelsinthevillage, as converted to ahome. overgrown andthestation buildinghasbeen 5 March 1957.Theplatform is still there although Railway, before beingclosedby BritishRailway on British Railway andLondon andNorth Eastern Railway on2July1872,itwas runby theNorth that terminated at Penicuik. Openedby Penicuik The Auchendinny railway station was served by lines and industry Auchendinny hasarichhistory ofbothagriculture well-connected by rail to Penicuik andEdinburgh, and 21/4milesNNEofPenicuik.” Historically North EskRiver, ½mileEofGreenlaw Barracks, hollow, onGlencross Burn,nearitsinflux to the Scotland Frances Groome’s 1882Ordnance Gazetteer of Historic Context community andplaceto live. to thelongterm sustainability ofAuchendinny asa and vigour for thecommunity. Itwillbebeneficial development willinstill a renewed senseofenergy The increase inpopulation brought by new describedAuchendinny aslocated in“a . Auchendinny RailStation, alongwhat isnow theCycle Route 73 Auchendinny HouseandGardens, located to theSouthofvillage The river valley to thesouthandeast ofthesite, Auchendinny -partoftheAGLV Plantation woodland to thenorthofsite, mixed native species, create enclosure 1750 Military survey mapclearlyshowing theriver valley andassociated landforms view ofDalmore Paper Mill,now developed into new housingby MillerHomes Cycle andFoot way, route 73,to thesouthandeast ofthesite, Auchendinny Tunnel entrance oncycle route 73,southofthevillage, Auchendinny

11 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council 12 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council development. to provide ascreen andenclosure to thenew shouldbereinforcedboundary withplanting which for themost partisasinglelanetrack. This The southedge ofthesite fronts onto FirthRoad green spacesandpedestrian infrastructure. valuable landscape that surround thesite with These strategies willstitch together thepiecesof to bringnatural features into thedevelopment. through thedevelopment. Theproposal alsoseeks natural assets withstrong pedestrian connectivity proposed development seeks to builduponthese residents withopenandwoodland spaces.The and provides valuable opportunities to connect site isrichwithadiversity oflandscape types The landscape structure surrounding theproposed that will extend through the proposed development. areas through apedestrian andrecreation network to connect residents to openspaceandforested to theproposed project site presents opportunities Plan. The proximity ofthe green belt protected area ‘Protected inthe MidlothianLocal asGreen Belt’ development site to thewest, isdesignated as Golf Club,across TheBrae from theproposed The area currently occupiedby theGlencorse the setting. of thisresource, whileensuringthat itissensitive to tributaries. Thisproposed development makes use buffer to thesensitive banks oftheriver andits a contiguous area ofwildlife habitat, as well asa local landscapes. They to willalso serve provide opportunities to connect residents to these valuable toboundary development, whilepresenting integrity ofthearea. Theseareas provide adefined adversely affect thespecialscenicqualityand is notpermitted intheseareas where itmight require development restrictions. Development the local authorityasimportant landscapes that Areas ofGreat Landscape Value are designated by River NorthEskwindsthrough ariparianecosystem. woodland, aswell asnatural woodland, andthe surrounding forested landconsists ofplantation Valley, andisadjacent to mature woodlands. The the northandeast. ItliesalongtheNorthEskRiver to landdesignated for “Protection to ofGreen Belt” an Area ofGreat Landscape Value to theeast, and The proposed project development isadjacent to 3.3 -Landscape downhill gradient leadstowards theRiver NorthEsk. the eastern ofthesite, boundary arelatively steep flat, providing suitable development land.Along north to southalongTheBrae. Thesite isrelatively project site hasagentle gradient runningfrom ‘fortress’. Situated alongtheRiver North Esk,the or denna/dindgna,dindgnai, whichmean‘height’ Auchendinny isderived from Gaelicwords Dind/ as anoteworthy feature. Theplacenameof Auchendinny’s local topography has longstood Figure 05-Landscape Structure Analysis provide protection from theprevailing winds. woodland to thesouthandeast ofthesite will approach thesite from thesouthwest. Theexisting due to thegentle topography. Prevailing winds from east to west, providing asunny exposure The project site willreceive asunpath that travels Site Boundary River NorthEsk Area ofGreat Landscape Value (AGLV) Managed grassland River NorthEskriparianlandscape Native mature woodland -riparianlandscape to valley Plantation woodland Sun path route with a30minute frequency throughout theday. The able to be accessedviatheB7026stops andoperate perhourinthe evening 15/15aareservices .Service peak period,12perhour outwiththepeakand7 peak periodfrequency perhourinthe of14services via the A701 bus stops andoperate with a combined 37/X37,40,47and62/62acanServices beaccessed Edinburgh to thenorth. site withPenicuik to thesouthandcentre of connectingvicinity ofthesite the withservices Lothian BusesandFirst operate inthe busservices frequency operating services ontheA701. the site located withinaconvenient walk ofhigh of existing withthenorthernarea busservices of is located withinaconvenient 5minute (400m) walk walking morethan400m access to publictransportnetworks wouldinvolve encourage reliance ontheprivate car andwhere… travel generatingusesinlocations whichwould permission shouldnotbegranted for significant Scottish Planning Policy confirms that ‘ future development residents. will provide convenient accessto theA701stops for south ofFirthRoad. Pedestrian crossing facilities the B7026andonimmediately to the A701 to theeast andwest ofitsinterchange with The nearest busstops to thesite are located onthe with theB7026viaapriorityjunction. ofthesiteboundary withtheroad interchanging the unclassified road which forms thenorthern the north.Nofootways are provided adjacent to of Auchendinny to thesouthandA701to side oftheroad providing accessinto thecentre site andhasafootway provided ontheeastern The B7026forms thewestern ofthe boundary Public Transport modes.’ high degreeofintegration between thesetransport and theprivate car. to Itisalsonecessary ensurea cycling, walking,publictransport,motor cycles mode oftransporthasapartto play, including Midlothian, itisimportant to recognise thatevery acknowledges that ‘inasemi-ruralareasuchas Midlothian Council’s Local Transport Strategy (LTS) 3.4 - Transport and Accessibility ’. Themajorityofthesite planning

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14 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council residents opportunityto accesstheschoolonfoot. within a20minute walk ofthesite offering future Auchendinny. Glencorse Schoolislocated Primary minute (400m)walk ofthesite asisthecentre of B7026 andtheA701are withinaconvenient 5 The nearest busstops whichare located onthe result oftheanalysis ispresented opposite. a walking speedof400mevery five minutes. The on theexisting pedestrian network andassuming isochrones have beencalculated from thesite based for pedestrians. 5,10,15and20minute walking undertaken to determine theaccessibilityofsite A walking isochrones assessment hasbeen the majorityoflocal road network. minimum ofonefootway isprovided adjacent to network litandsubjectto a30mphspeedlimit.A throughout Auchendinny withthelocal road A network ofpedestrian facilities isprovided Walking Figure 07-Pedestrian accessibility 1600m (20minute walk) 1200m (15minute walk) 800m (10minute walk) 400m (5minute walk) Glencorse School Primary Local BusStops Site by cycle. residents to accesslocal employment opportunities cycle ofthesite providing opportunityfor future Straiton are located withinaconvenient 20minute The analysis confirms that the whole of Penicuik and Cycle isochrone isillustrated onthefollowing page. assuming acycle speedof1.5kmevery five minutes. the site basedontheexisting road network and minute cycle isochrones have beencalculated from accessibility ofthesite for cyclists. 5,10,15and20 assessment hasbeenundertaken to determine the of employment by cycle. Acycle isochrones to travel upto 20minutes to accesstheirplace It isgenerally accepted that employees are willing Cycling Figure 08-Cycle accessibility 6000m (20minute cycle) 4500m (15minute cycle) 3000m (10minute cycle) 1500m (5minute cycle) Site

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P Const & PER Bdy Chy considered minerally stable. Based onpublishedinformation, thesite is adverse findings. and leachates. Note that there were nosignificant geomorphology, contamination, mine workings the site sale.Themainareas ofstudy were topsoil, Site Investigations were carriedoutin2012prior to site since2007. site, ifany, andidentify any significant change tothe July 2013to assessany current risks present onthe A site walkover was undertaken by WSPE on17th undergoing restoration including gas extraction. Oatslie beenclosedandis No.7landfillhasnow Review Phase 1Environmental Constraints Assessment 3.5 - Technical Briefing

Issues Pond Pond Pond environmental perspective. preclude residential development from a geo- The proximity of Oatslie No.7 landfilldoesnot occupies thesite. recirculation on-going. A recycling centre now and isgrass covered withpossibleleachate closed andthewaste moundhasbeencapped The adjacent Oatslie No.7landfillisnoted to be south ofthesite. a steep slopedown to River NorthEskonthe The topography ofthesite isgenerally flat, with the site. Possible flytipping was still noted onthe east of the site. contaminating landuseshave beenobserved on No significant changes orpotentially land. The site isstill usedprimarilyasagricultural Issues Issues Water Track Pond

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Cycle Path Issues Eskhill Kirkettle Mill   c WSP GroupLtd   Drainage ImpactAssessment. significant development will require a2 stage around Auchendinny, we understand that any With regards to thefuture development inand 1.3km northeast ofthesite. the Roslin WWTWwhichislocated approximately closest facility interms ofwastewater to thesite is Edinburgh PFIWastewater Treatment Works. The is themost likely facility thesite to service isthe The current status confirmed viaScottish Water Mill. to apumpingstation &risingmainwithinDalmore combined sewer runningdown theB7026/TheBrae The existing houses at Auchendinny are served by a 3. boundary. is nofloodingidentified withinthe development We have reviewed theSEPA floodmapandthere 2. combination ofthe facilities noted above. SUDS treatment can beachieved viaindividual,ora retentions, amongst others. The required levels of wetlands, permeablepaving, filter trenches, bio- nature would bewet/dry basins,grass swales, linear that would bedeemedappropriate onasite ofthis SUDS treatment for any new development. Facilities toIt isnecessary provide theappropriate levels of boundary. approximately 100mbeyond thesites southern of theRiver NorthEskwhichflows northeasterly routes inasoutherlydirection andisatributary accept asurface water discharge. Thiswatercourse east ofthedevelopment shouldbe appropriate to The unnamedwatercourse located immediately from foul. water drainage network for thesite to beseparate Scottish Water will expectthe proposed surface 1. served offthe existing infrastructure. supply, sewerage orpower. Thesite can befully There are nocapacity issuesinrelation to water Drainage andServices Foul SEPA Surface Water &SUDS adjacent to thesite inTheBrae. There isexisting BT Openreach (BT) apparatus 8. the site. anticipated that two sub stations willbe required on reinforcement to theexisting network. Itishowever the existing apparatus 250unitswithout can service SP Energy Networks andinitialindications are that 7. governor willlikely berequired. reinforcements. Anew supplyto thesite andagas served from theexisting SGNinfrastructure without SGN indicate that approximately 250unitscan be 6. customers. to confirm there isno reduction insupply to existing development onitsexisting infrastructure andalso Assessment to understand theimpactofany Scottish Water willlikely insist ona Water Impact Works. The site isserved by theRosebery Water Treatment 5. A composite utilitiesplanisillustrated opposite. 4. the originalcentre before demolition Telecommunications Electricity Gas Water Utilities on JohnStreet inPenicuik. The nearest post office for example is1.6miles away village. Thenearest commercial centre isPenicuik. There are noothercommunity facilities inthe house, TheVictoria, dueto lackofpatrons. The existing village shophasclosedasthepublic the progress onthisessential community project. allows thepublicand widercommunity to follow The Glencorse Association hasa good website which engendered anew senseofcommunity spirit. attractive topotential new residents and they will facility. New facilities suchasvillage hallsare appearance ofthevillage andbeanattractive The new village hallwillnodoubtimprove the access road. pedestrian accessisprovided to theeast ofthe The existing parkingarea is retained whileimproved all weather pitch. and kitchen andanoutdoor play area andmultiuse hall, meeting rooms, changing facilities, a cafe area community facility willoffer amultipurposeindoor village hallisnow underconstruction onsite. The The existing hallhasbeendemolishedandthenew secured fundingandtheproject iswell underway. Road, Auchendinny’. Glencorse Association has area at TheGlencorse CommunityCentre, Firth and formation ofall weather sportspitch andplay 2010 for the‘Erection of replacement village hall Planning permissionwas granted inDecember Community Facilities Glencorse Association -first day onsite, start ofthedemolitions development. regarding education in relation tothis proposed ongoing discussionswithMidlothianCouncil Miller HomesandtheGladedaleGroup are having review. be underreview shortlyby way ofacatchment area educationprimary provision for Auchendinny will providing facilities to the existing community. The school willaccommodate thisexpansion, whilealso single stream schoolwillberequired. Anew primary population ofthearea to the extent that anew The proposed development willincrease the their classes.Theschooliscurrently notat capacity The different year groups are required to conjoin necessitates theoperation of composite classes. PS, whichcurrently hasfour classrooms. This The local catchment schoolisGlencorse primary open spaceswithinthecommunity hub. existing playing fieldandvillage hall,and proposed within theindicative masterplan, adjacent to the A site for asinglestream schoolisproposed primary Education The new village hallentrance, starting to take shape The new village hallemerges .

17 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council 18 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council The site weaknesses are: From thesestudies thekey strengths site andtheexisting context have been considered. Through theprevious chapter thequalitiesof andConstraints3.6 -Opportunities hope to improve driven by larger population lack offacilities inthevillage -thoughthisis topography limited scope for expansion southdueto support local demandandchoice political support for well located new housing to deliverable by atwo leadingUKhousebuilders an attractive place tolive strong landscape framework and containment recreation viatheadjacent route 73cycle route good links to theadjacent countryside for watercourse ispossible surface water connections to the existing infrastructure no capacity issueswiththeexisting gentle gradients through outthesite well served by roads, A701,andcycle networks further afield employment hubs ease ofaccessto widerMidlothianarea and ease ofconnection to Edinburgh and Penicuik ofthesite are given to: In developing theproposals consideration hasbeen considered asfollows: The riskorthreats to thedevelopment may be proposals are: which willinform thedevelopment framework The opportunities north andwest boundaries retention of existing screen planting tothe opportunity offered by theadjacent AGLV location school ofanew primary backing onto theexisting back gardens sensitive relationship of new development activity to the streets green, andvillage hall the creation ofafrontage to anew village MIR consultation draft current status ofthesite asanalternative inthe proposals basedaround their village community reaction to thedevelopment integrate thenew development working withtheestablished landscape to provision ofarange ofhousemixandtenure village green village northwards andcreating anew focus -a opportunities to redefine theheartof and wooded spaces access to alandscape resource providing open enhanced pedestrian links adjacent cycle/walking routes potential for connections into thevillage and at Oatslie and west whichscreen theadjacent landfillsite shelter beltwoodland establishing to thenorth established woodlands to theeast andsouth further afield withinMidlothian good employment opportunitieslocally and for extension ofexisting settlements this isakey growth point, identified asan area thecharacter ofthesite offer proposed newschoolarea and containment resource o ered by theAGLV integration ofthenatural existing dwellings frontage the proposal to provide internal to structure retention ofexisting woodland provides containment existing plantation woodland to boundaries the screen andenclosure to increase opportunity site boundary existing villagelinks route 73-cycleway - villagehallplaying eld central newfacilities community -----landllsite into thesite links from thevillagehub existing road network site boundary Oatslie LandfillSite -inprocess of reclamation existing road infrastructure from thesite to thevillage links from theproposed village heartinto thesite and existing village links to countryside route 73cycle/footpath network creation ofacentral village green hall, allweather pitch, play area, andpossible central community new facili)ties -village onto thevillage green concept active and overlooking frontage from thedevelopment possible location schoolwithindevelopmentfor primary existing dwellings and extent ofthevillage enclosure to thenorthand southboundaries opportunity to extend thescreen woodland and structure andplanted features intheproposals retention of existing woodland to provide internal containments existing plantation woodland provides screening and offered by the AGLV and containment integration ofthenatural/native planted resource Figure 10-Opportunity andConstraints

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4.1 - Concept and Objectives

The concept model for the development provides a focus to the new community facilities, offering the SuDs a new primary school to reinforce this hub. A new village green located on the area currently occupied by the nursery huts and tired looking play area will provide a new heart to the village. A green which

is bordered on all sides by housing or community landscape phase 2 loop facilities. Located away from the Brae is it a safe structure/links place for play and gathering. Feeding into this heart are green arteries which are built up from the well established landscape framework. These landscape corridors provide recreation routes through the structure/linkslandscape development breaking up the housing into smaller scale clusters more in keeping with the scale of the phase 1 structure/links existing village housing areas. landscape loop The key objectives of the proposals are to: proposed primary create a place of unique character informed by school

the local built and landscape context provide a new focus to Auchendinny, creating a village green and play space, working with the proposals for a new village hall back gardens school provide improved links/connectivity between onto boundary access playing field the village and the adjacent valued natural back gardens landscape/ onto boundary planted feature landscape – to encourage greater use of the entrance off the outdoors as a recreation resource Brae village green embellish the existing natural woodland with proposal new landscape planting spreading into the site extend the value of the adjacent landscape into existing village the development to reinforce the connections village hall and help to structure the framework address traffic issues through new junction proposals off the Brae at the north west side of the site create a sustainable community focusing on the qualities of the existing village

minimise environmental impact with buffer areas to protect the AGLV ensure that links to bus services are provided throughout the development provide a variety of housing styles, sizes and

tenure within distinct character areas Midlothian Auchendinny, Report, Midlothian Council to Main Issues Representation Figure 11 - proposed Concept diagram 21 22 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council reinforced village green at Howgate, new terrace style housingby MillerHomesfacing onto thegreen issimilarto ourapproach at Auchendinny new housingat Howgate by MillerHomes,view into thedevelopment from southernedge pocket parks located offmainpedestrian/cycle routes throughout the development homezone style development inshortstretches create alternative style living creating links into the countryside withcycle and walking routes Green courtyards andcentral focus to housingclusters informal walking routes connect thedevelopment to thecountryside andnearby links soft landscaping to parks andopenspace,low mantenance thoughrichin texture trees andplanting create greenways through homezone style development housing to face onto green openspace infrastructure. framework withintegrated landscape andtransport the village hubandfocus into astrong development design development from initial concept studies of The diagrams andillustrations above document the 4.2 -DesignDevelopment vi -detail development ofcentral road option i -community focus concept ii -initial concept study ofpockets connected by main road, withinlandscape vii -diagram illustrating thedevelopment of thedesignwithcentral road and southernloop v -diagram to illustrate thegreen spineandlinks to schoolapproach iii -earlyroad layout andgreen spacestudies iv -sketch layout withplotarea andgreen core

23 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council 24 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council Figure 13-option B;detail study ofhousingandgreen spaces for thenorth andsouthloopoption Figure 12-option A;detail study ofhousingplotsandgreen spaces for thecentral road andsouthernloopoption 3 2 4 1 masterplan provided onthefollowing pages. was thenreviewed furtherto provide anindicative and illustrates thedevelopment framework. This diagram opposite provided a conclusionat this stage Following thisdesignreview anddevelopment the is therefore option B. framework andthenonto theindicative masterplan The option taken forward into thedevelopment against shadows . the screen to thesouthmaybe thinnedto mitigate retained to provide valuable screening. However The buffer planting tothenorthandsouth canbe out thestreets andhouseplotsat thedetail stage. significantly andwillallowgreater flexibility to set the centre. Thisdidnotreduce numbers ofhomes loop at theentrance site withroads across to access An alternative option, option B,looked atasingle requirements for backgardens from MLC. It isdeliverable butisconsidered to tight given the would start to eat into theexisting buffer planting. absolutely maximise theextent ofthesite and to theentrance site to thenorth.Thiswould Option Aopposite proposes athree road scenario requirements for backgardens andopenspace. of homeswiththecorrect MidlothianCouncil proposed framework would fitthe required number Detail studies were carried outto ensure that the 4.3 -Development Framework 4 3 2 1 existing woodland structure structure; openspacesstructure; |parks proposed landscape type housing type homezone |shared surface mix to becon rmed proposed residential plantingstructure; proposed landscape school SUD provision shared surface playing eld village hall footpath links |cycling village green roads possible location school within thesitefor primary existing playing field new village hall proposed village green -outwithMillerownership road loops offand connecting roads between proposed roads -two loops are theprioritywithminor existing cycle way infrastructure footpath andcycling links through thesite andlinkingto SUDS provision -connection into existing tributary shared surfacing and‘green’ streets shared surface/homezone/mews development to beconfirmed proposed residential development plots.Mixand tenure site, parks, paths, play areas, andopenfields proposed openspacelandscape framework through the site andreinforcing theexisting wooded boundaries proposed extension to landscape structure through the existing woodland structure/AGLV Figure 14-Development Framework 3 2 4 1

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roads 26 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council on page 28. and sequencethrough thesite. Explainedfurther diagram illustrates thekey elements ofmovement The site geography explained intheadjacent place. value, builtandlandscape character, andsenseof presented previously –connectivity, landscape The proposal maximizes theopportunities place. masterplan andwillhelp to create auniquesenseof fundamental elements oftheproposed indicative landscape character through thecommunity are This connectivity andtheintegration oflocal village hall. public andcommercial facilities, includingthenew population from new housingwillalsosupportnew car –including bus,bike, orfoot. Theincrease in network oftransportation alternatives totheprivate wider pedestrian network willprovide anefficient the proximity to Auchendinny village, andthe sustainability. Existing publictransport networks, resources that willenhancethecommunity andits is located adjacent to cultural andcommercial In addition to theselandscape resources, thesite landscape andarchitectural character ofthearea. the community, whileengaging withtheunique pedestrian andrecreational infrastructure within nature withinthedevelopment andhighquality excellent opportunities for connection tonear-by Green Belt.Theseadjacent areas, however, offer adjacent Areas of Great Landscape Value and natural orbuiltheritage designations, as well as The proposed site is exclusive ofprotective cultural, orecological qualities. undermining thearea’s distinctive historical, help supportandrevitalise thecommunity without siting anddesign,theproposed development can policy statement for Scotland. Through sensitive collaboration, asoutlinedinDesigningPlaces,a rigorous designexercises, andprofessional planning, space requirements through implementation of addresses landscape, transport housing, and open best practice master planningdesignprinciples.It sustainable development following established The indicative masterplan seeks to deliver a 4.4 -Indicative Masterplan destination on the proposed pedestrian network. asset to thecommunity as akey andwillserve to maintain itscurrent character. Thisisavaluable existing cycle path willbebuffered with woodland Brae, andto theproposed openspaces.The Route 73,theexisting village housingalongThe connections to the existing National Cycle/Walkway Pedestrian movement isfacilitated through Pedestrian connectivity housing. will ensure asensitive relationship tothe existing maintenance and/or introduction of woodland areas buffer planting. Thedensityofthehousingand south ofthesite, housingisscreened withnew to theOatslie Landfillsite willbe retained. To the pedestrian routes. Theexisting woodland adjacent structure andenclosure to mainthoroughfares and will bereinforced withtree planting to provide near-by nature into thesite. Existing woodlands extend thelandscape character andbenefits of sense ofenclosure to thenew community, and routes, andnatural areas. Thiswillcreate a new development, adjacent roadways, pedestrian provide avisualandsoundbuffer between the Existing woodlands onthesite are preserved to Open spacesandwoodland buffers new housingandtheexisting village. residents alike, whileproviding atransition between community amenitieswillbenefit new and existing members. Thislocation ensures that new access by new residents andexisting community thoroughfares willextend across thishub,ensuring throughout therest ofthesite. Majorpedestrian the road network andthehousingdevelopment school create ananchorfor pedestrian routes, located around thecentre andproposed primary introduce anew cafe andshop.Communitygreens to reinvigorate theexisting community centre and The Glencorse Communityhasbeenawarded funds Community hub Key elements ofthemasterplan include: Figure 15-Site Geography landscape entrance greenways mews shared surfaces/ school andaccess access playing fieldand gardens neighbourhood SUDS links to cycleways proposed village green new village hall flats at piazza piazza Figure 16-concept adjacencies diagram housing surfaces shared green way community PS hub suds housing existing Figure 17-Indicative Masterplan green

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27 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council 28 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council number ofkey interventions and focal points; spaces anddestinations through thesite are a Providing anoverall structure andsequenceof 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. general there are five maincharacter areas: of key events andexperiences through thesite. In The masterplan hasbeendeveloped withanumber Character green spinewhichconnects thedrainage pond housing leadonto athird green spine the continuous frontage offered bythe street central mews development nestled inbetween beyond connections to theproposed schoolandvillage linking streets set upvaluable visual green spaceandlinkingstreets and Woodhouselee character areas crossed by the looproad continues through into theFirth primary school primary and pedestrian entrance to the proposed and cycleways whichleadto theschoolpiazza a central green corridor withnetwork ofpaths network enclosing frontages to thehomesonroad among thetrees andopenlandscape green corridor andmews development set frontage onto thegreen focal buildings set behindthegreen withactive qualities ofthedevelopment foreground anddemonstrating thelandscape a focal neighbourhoodgreen setting a development flanking housingfrontage onapproach into the a landscape gateway offtheBrae valley southern endofthesite, closest to theriver North Esk-theenclosedwooded area to the Firth Road to thesouthwest ofthesite andbordering onto Firth -surround theproposed community hub development Central -nestled into thecentre ofthe the site landscape wooded edge onthenortheast of Woodhouselee -nestled into theexisting hub andtheCleughroad to thenorth spanning between theproposed community Cleugh -area beyond thefirst green spine, Brae -entrance area offtheBrae road place to live. structure ofthevillage, establishing asustainable will enhanceandembellishthecommunity will beenhanced.Proposals for new development overall appearance andcharacter ofAuchendinny network ofgreen openspaces.We believe the design, set withinnew woodland planting anda The development willbeofthehighest quality Entrance Green -visualstudy gardens ofthe new andexisting properties edge onto FirthRoad andscreens theback new native woodland planting reinforces the a focus for theaccessto theproposed school housing frontage onto the village green provides possibilities, active andpassive offers alinearparkwith variety of recreational with thearoute towards thecycleway and green facing ontothe detached homes neighbourhood green neighbourhood road entrance buildings focal School Plaza -visualstudy the school through thesiteinto spinelinking green facing ontothestreet detached homes green facing ontothe detached homes park andpizza park facing ontoschool apartments example. neighbourhood green at theentrance to thesite for spaces andparks. Theschoolpiazza andthe of three storey andsitting overlooking public themselves to modest apartment development, Key focal points anddestinations may lend that asenseofplaceandwelcome iscreated. ensure publicspaceiswell defined from private and not by roads. Buildinglayout andorientation will be determined by thelayout ofnew buildingsand design andlayout willensure that publicspaceswill connected to allow multiple route options. Good street asanoutdoor space.Allstreets willbe friendly streets andencouraging theuseof Most ofthesestreets willbedesignedaspeople and others lookingover qualitygreen openspace. some liningstreets, someinternally into courtyards The layout ofthehousingwillhave avaried focus, Housing crossing surface shared piazza school entrance pedestrian respect to theadjacent property. to thebuildings, andasaconsequence thelackof the lackofownership ofthesurrounding landscape space andpublicrealm inhousing developments is one oftheproblems perceived regarding theopen neighbourhood. Thisisanimportant principleas there isanownership andincorporation into the The streets become partofthecommunity; raising theimportance ofstreet designissues. withdrawn) and,indoingso, marks adistinct shift, PAN 76New Residential Streets (whichisnow (PANs). DesigningStreets updates andreplaces a range ofdesign-basedPlanningAdviceNotes national planningpolicyandare supported by on designandplacemaking.Bothdocuments are Scottish Government’s two key policy statements system indelivering these.Together, they are the aspirations for designandthe role oftheplanning Designing Places(2001),setting out government in Scotland for street designandsitsalongside Designing Streets (2010)isthefirst policy statement Streets Shared surface, Homezone entrance -visual study and cycleways ofpaths with network open spaceforrecreation green spine green across the access road spaces facing ontoshared mews stylehousing

The key policiesto beconsidered are asfollows: homezone in parallel and Road Construction Consent (RCC) processes Street designshouldrunplanningpermission multidisciplinary multidisciplinary collaborative approach. decision-making andmust adopt a Street designshouldbebasedonbalanced use ofresources adaptability, asenseofwelcome andagood Places; identity, safe andpleasant spaces, of successful places,asset outinDesigning Street designshouldmeet thesixqualities applications andappeals. consideration indetermining planning Street designguidancecan beamaterial movement. Street designmust consider placebefore through thesite links green Pedestrian networks willbeintegrated throughout landscape andqualityoflife for residents. amenities, furthering goals ofenhancingthelocal features can alsoserveascommunity orwildlife and water infiltration on-site. WelldesignedSUDS watershed through localised storm water retention employed inorder to minimiseimpactonthelocal Sustainable urbandrainage strategies willbe enhancement willbemaximised. to contribute towards itsmaintenance and to respect thelocal landscape, whileopportunities qualities andecological integrity. Care willbe taken not to adversely affect thearea’s specialscenic into theproposed development, whiletaking care space, natural areas, andpedestrian networks location presents anopportunity to integrate green River Eskandassociated riparianecosystems. This for Protection oftheGreen Belt,as well asthe Areas ofGreat Landscape Value andlanddesignated proposal. Thesite islocated between designated a significant consideration withinthe development Sustainability, bothenvironmental andeconomic, is Sustainability provides for ahealthy community. of families onlower incomes. Amixof residents affordable thereby housing, meeting theneeds approximately 60units,willbeprovided as Under present policies,25%ofthenew homes, commercial facilities offered inthe area. provide asustainable demandfor recreation and the central publicspaceofthedevelopment and proposed school willreinvigorate new primary sustaining local facilities. The community huband the area, creating apopulation base capableof The new homeswillattract new families into the village. to thecommunity centre andretail spaceswithin character ofthearea, whileproviding new vibrancy disturbance to thecurrent cultural and landscape the community. The framework willminimize Auchendinny, aswell asto new residents to significant benefits tothe existing village of The proposed indicative masterplan can bring Community market demands. phasing andpaceofdevelopment willbesubjectto discussion withthelocal authority. Thesequenceof Phasing may besubjectto change andfurther green proposals. areas before buildingoutaround thenew village complete theWoodhouselee, FirthandNorthEsk Phase 2willleadonfrom thegreen spineand break between thetwo phases. focus to theexisting LeeLodge willprovide sensible spine from leadingfrom the proposed community area ‘Brae’ andleadinginto theCleugh.Thegreen first phaseofdevelopment willbethe character With new site accessofftheBrae itislikely that the builders sellingat current market rates. for completion oftheschemebasedontwo house were permitted it would take approximately 5 years could commence asearly2015.If250houses subsequent planningapplication. Development Midlothian Local Development Plananda subject to anallocation ofthelandinemerging The phasingofany new development willbe Phasing the community centre andvillage. the local pubandsuccessful retail ventures within provide demandfor thenecessary there-opening of associated withtheproposed development can retail operations. Theinflux oflocal population the increased commercial viabilityoflocal Economic sustainability isconsidered through development. footpaths, andgreen spacesthat extend across the throughout thecommunity, suchasbike lanes, strengthened withpedestrian infrastructure path andAuchendinny. Thisconnection willbe wide connection between the existing cycle the development, andwillprovide acommunity-

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30 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council development. woodland character ofthe local landscape into the to theexisting cycle path andwill extend the onto theFirth Road provides theconnection off from thepondthrough thedevelopment then and riparianecosystems. Thegreen spineleading as well asanecological buffer to thenearby river SUDS features willprovide valuable wildlife habitat, roadways, cycle paths, orAGLVs. the development andadjacent landuses,suchas visualandecologicalnecessary buffer between woodlands willbemaintained to provide the Both existing natural woodlands andplantation connection. street trees alongroadways, willalsocreate this the site. Minoraccesslandscape links, suchas the high-qualitywoodland landscape adjacent to connections provide physical andvisuallinks to between residential andnatural areas. These woodlands willextend into thesite to buffer housing andadjacent areas. Thesestructural ofthesiteboundary willcreate abuffer between Proposed structural woodlands around the community central area. of a“village green” andhelpto reinvigorate the core ofthecommunity and provide additionalspace for recreation atthe school. Thesewillenhancetheexisting playing field around thenew village green andproposed primary The most formal, recreation focused spacescentre are incorporated into theframework. In response to thesegoals, avariety ofgreen spaces 3. 2. 1. framework, several goals were considered: Within thelandscape structure ofthedevelopment Structure4.5 -Landscape

of near-by nature into thenew community adjacent natural areas andextend thebenefits Use ofgreenspace spinesto “stitch” together ecological buffers to thesite structure to provide visual,sound,and Maintenance and/or introduction of woodland existing community members to serve asacommunity amenityto new and Development ofopenspaceandvillage green The Brae The Glencorse Golf Club Golf . Thiswillreinforce theidea Glencorse Golf Club Golf the residential environment. realm andamenityspaceasimportant areas within active play, and community events. We seepublic space for occasional conversation, passive and a focal point for offering the adjacent housing, a green spinesandneighbourhoodgreens provide Amenity ishighquality, safe, anddesirable. The exceed thelocal authorityopenspacestandards. This development willmeet andinsomeaspects Open SpaceStandards approximately 6m. driveways sufficient for two cars andadepth of street ingroups. Whiledetached houseswillhave of 1to 2mdepth. Where thecars are parked on Terrace housingmay have onlyaprivacy frontage Front gardens vary depending onthehousetype. Approximately 100to 120m2 for eachhome. homes. Gardens whichmeet theMLC guidelines. Rear gardens are provided to alltheindividual streetscape andsoftlandscape. provide spacefor play withparks nestled into the Within eachcharacter area smallpocket parks high qualitylandscape welcome to thesite. development, acrescent shapedlawn providing a visual ofwhichappears at theentrance to the dispersed through thedevelopment, themost Formal neighbourhoodgreens are located evenly adjacent residential gardens. spaces whichvary inwidthandprovides privacy for will provide additional connectivity through the A meanderingmown path hedge andboundary as widelymown activity zones orpassive meadow. communities, interspersed withopenspaces,such communities, suchas woodland edge ormeadow AGLV. Thebuffer will consist ofa range ofplant and ensuringavisualecological buffer to the following theedge oftheriver valley andFirthRoad, eastern andsouthernboundariesofthesite, A recreational wooded buffer is proposed tothe

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North River Esk avenue access to theschool landscape entrance pocket parks proposed landscapestructure; about spaces -informalstructure kick proposed landscape -playstructure parks proposed landscape structure existing natural woodland existing plantation structure village green avenue tree planting facing structure; plantingstructure; proposed landscape gardens |parks -neighbourhood structure proposed landscape structure -greenwaysstructure proposed landscape village green playing eld -piazza shared surface -homezones shared surface wetland park extent ofAGLV street residential shared surface spines greenways/ play parks about spaces informal kick avenue access to theschool landscape entrance pocket parks proposed landscapestructure; about spaces -informalstructure kick proposed landscape -playstructure parks proposed landscape structure existing natural woodland existing plantation structure village green avenue tree planting facing structure; plantingstructure; proposed landscape gardens |parks -neighbourhood structure proposed landscape structure -greenwaysstructure proposed landscape village green playing eld - piazza shared surface - homezones shared surface wetland park extent ofAGLV wetland park playing field school piazza shared surface - extent ofAGLV village green Figure 18-indicative landscape structure

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landscape entrance

proposed landscapestructure; pocket parks

proposed landscape structure -playstructure parks

proposed landscape structure - informal kick -informalstructure kick about spaces

existing natural woodland structure

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avenue tree planting facing village green

proposed landscape structure; plantingstructure;

proposed landscape structure - neighbourhood -neighbourhood structure gardens |parks

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32 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council residents to travel to andfrom thedevelopment. to provide amore convenient means for future phases. Themore northerlyoptions are likely Option 3being constructed to serve subsequent could theinitialdevelopment serve phasewith to perform well anditissuggested that Option 2 Streets principles.Options 2and3have beenshown is appraised to perform poorlyinterms ofDesigning It isproposed to dismissOption 1 at this stage asit Adaptable & Pleasant, Easy to Move Around, Welcoming and the DesigningStreets Key Considerations ofSafe The four options have beenappraised in terms of an accessstrategy for theproposed development. Four accessoptions have beenappraised to develop accessible by foot orbicycle. the village hall andpublichouse,whichare commercial opportunitiesinAuchendinny, including The development iswell connected to existing proposed openspaces. existing village housingalongTheBrae, and to the connections to the existing National Walkway, the Pedestrian movement isfacilitated through residents opportunityto accessthestop by cycle. the vicinityofitsjunctionwithB7026, to offer the busstops whichare located ontheA701in Cycle lockers could beinstalled inthevicinityof desire linefrom thesite . to theB7026to locate itcloserto thepedestrian be re-located east ofitscurrent location closer access to travelling services east ontheA701,could suggested that thelocal busstop whichprovides in relation to existing bus Itis stops andservices. As previously highlighted, thesite iswell located 4.6 -LinksandConnectivity Access Option 4–SouthernAccess Road Access Option 3– Western accessfrom Firth B7026 Access Option 2– Western accessfrom the boundary ofthesiteboundary unclassified road which forms thenorthern Access Option 1–Northernaccessfrom the Glencorse

Golf Club Golf The Brae The Glencorse Golf Club Golf site’s inclusionwithintheemerging LDP. transportation issueswhichshouldprevent the for thesite anditisconsidered that there are no An indicative access strategy hasbeendeveloped providing direct accessinto thecentre ofEdinburgh. frequency operating services ontheA701and the site located withinaconvenient walk ofhigh of existing withthenorthernarea busservices of is alsolocated withinaconvenient 5minute walk bus inaddition to by private car. Thewholesite This site isaccessibleonfoot, by cycle andby housing unitsoffFirth Road isproposed. option to accesstheschoolandasmallnumberof addition to by cyclists and vehicles. Furthermore an to enabletheaccessto beusedby pedestrians in the provision offootways adjacent to theaccess the carriageway. Theaccesswillbesupported by B7026 whichhasafootway provided adjacent to development withaccesstaken directly from the attractive optionserving the for proposed Access Option 2is considered to offer amore & HOWGATE TO PEEBLES North River Esk local route sign Route 73mapthrough Midlothian existing road network links through thesite proposed |cycle pedestrian Penicuik] route 73[Dalkeithto linksfromcycle the Brae to | and pedestrian countryside existing village links to the the site into from thevillage heart proposed links pedestrian network roadproposed secondary network road proposed primary main site entrance green streets -mews and shared surface -piazza shared surface school access links through thesite proposed pedestrian/cycle network proposed secondary road existing road network network proposed road primary & HOWGATE TO PEEBLES North River Esk existing road network links through thesite proposed |cycle pedestrian Penicuik] route 73[Dalkeithto linksfromcycle theBrae to | andpedestrian countryside existing villagelinksto the the site into from thevillageheart proposed links pedestrian network roadproposed secondary network road proposed primary main site entrance green streets -mews and shared surface - piazza shared surface school access shared surface -school piazza the village hubinto thesite proposed pedestrian links from route &£(Dalkeith to Penicuik) cycle links from theBrae to the countryside andpedestrian/ existing village links to the & HOWGATE TO PEEBLES route 73to theeast ofthesite North River Esk Auchendiinny serving 15A lothianbusservice existing road network links through thesite proposed |cycle pedestrian Penicuik] route 73[Dalkeithto linksfromcycle theBrae to | andpedestrian countryside existing villagelinksto the the site into from thevillageheart proposed links pedestrian network roadproposed secondary network road proposed primary main site entrance green streets -mews and shared surface -piazza shared surface school access ‘green’ streets shared surface -mews and main site access school access Figure 19-indicative links, routes and connectivity

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existing road network

proposed pedestrian | cycle proposed |cycle pedestrian links through thesite

network roadproposed secondary network road proposed primary

proposed links pedestrian the site into from thevillageheart countryside and pedestrian | andpedestrian countryside existing villagelinksto the route 73[Dalkeithto linksfromcycle theBrae to Penicuik] main site entrance shared surface -piazza shared surface shared surface -mews and shared surface green streets

school access 34 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council community purposes together of many routes bringingpeoplewith different activity. At thesametimethey are the confluence spaces, providing for village fetes andseasonal with varied usesandactivities.All are flexible villages whichincorporate asimplegreen, often The precedent images opposite illustrate successful focus to thevillage. houses. Anew village green willbecome acentral would bereinforced withanew schoolandnew through thehall, theplaying fieldsandplay areas focus for village life. The community useonthesite The concept isto create avillage hubwhich isthe Concept approach facilities. this generates immediately besidethecommunity development andtheopportunitywhich boundary The adjacent diagram illustrates theproposed and thenew development. the existing village, aproposed school new primary focused placewhichincorporates thevillage hall, is anopportunityto provide anew community With thesechanges andmovement ofusethere play area may therefore berelocated. will provide anew location for play. The existing New play proposals aspartofthevillage hallproject delivered. into schoolifthiswas anew primary to be into thehallandwillcertainly beaccommodated The existing nursery buildingmaybe incorporated new hall. Games Area (MUGA)isproposed to theeast ofthe The playing fieldis retained andanew MultiUse The village hallwillbeaccessedoffFirth Road. will helpto nurture arenewed senseofcommunity significant impactonthevillage anditsenvirons. It hall whichiscurrently beingconstructed willmake a It hasbeenpreviously stated that thenew village Current Situation 4.7 -Community Hub . . They are at theheart ofthe . development site boundary. is recognised that theproposals are outwiththe potential new schooland the new village hall.It opportunity presented by new development, These are aspirational ideasbasedonan 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. and thevillage green to thewest. and west andconnected to thepiazza to theeast The schoolhasadualentrance focusing botheast school. and theexisting widerschool catchment into the school site integrating boththenew development offer anopportunity to linkthrough theproposed community hubillustrated inthediagram opposite Indicative proposals for anew village green and Indicative Proposals new accessfrom development greenway network development andbeyond through proposed new schoolpiazza connecting to new school approximately 3000m2 proposed school-site new primary 1.2Haand the schoolsite space for parkinganddrop offprovided within is reinforced by terrace housingfacing thegreen route to schoolandfrontage to thevillage green access to schoolfor vehicles -offFirth Road retained playing fields-sportspitch village hallplanningdrawings proposed multi-use games area asnoted inthe relocated playground the directional connections into thevillage green. Tree planting reinforce landscape withdecorative planting integrated proposed entrance piazza -possiblyhard uses lawn areas for accommodating anumberof proposed village green -dissectingpaths with boundary existing housing face thegreen onthesouth car parkingfor village hall new village hall Culross Village Green -precedent study Direlton Village Green -precedent study Figure 20-community hub current situation sports pitch sports new villagehall M.U.G.A. car park nursery Swinton Village Green -precedent study Community Park -precedent study access playground

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FIRTH CRESCENT FIRTH THE BRAE THE Figure 21-community hubindicative proposals 14 sports pitch sports 08 14 01 playing school eld primary 06 school 07 M.U.G.A. 02 ground o point and school drop play- 11 parking 12 13 04 05

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35 Auchendinny, Midlothian Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council Conclusion

Representation to Main Issues Report, Midlothian Council to Main Issues Representation Auchendinny, Midlothian Auchendinny, 536 within theexisting character ofthevillage. to create uniqueplacesanddefine asenseofplace A hierarchy ofopenspaceandstreets work together development. of thefive character areas withinthe overall with thegreen spineapproach andthedefinition The scale ofthedevelopment hasbeenreduced desirable placeto live. integrated landscape, streets andhousingcreating a design practice hasbeenguidingtheproposals with 250 new homeswithinthe18.9Hasite. Good The indicative masterplan sets outaproposal for 5.2 Proposals Summary Summary 5.1 Appraisal Chapter 5.0-Conclusion integrate thenew development. Working withtheestablished landscape to new housingat Auchendinny demand andhousingchoice-thisisoffered by which iswell located, andsupportslocal The Council’s planningpoliciessupporthousing Provision ofarange ofhousemixandtenure. village green. village northwards andcreating anew focus -a Opportunities to redefine the heartof and wooded spaces. Access to alandscape resource providing open Enhanced pedestrian links. adjacent cycle/walking routes. Potential for connections into thevillage and at Oatslie. and west whichscreen theadjacent landfillsite Shelter beltwoodland establishing to thenorth Established woodlands to theeast andsouth. hubs. to Midlothianandfurtherafield employment Sits withintheA701corridor witheasy access Good employment opportunitieslocally for extension ofexisting settlements. This isakey growth point, identified asan area . 5.3 Conclusion sustainable. to thrive andbecome sociallyandeconomically The intent isto offer thevillage thebest opportunity development isnotinsularandhasavillage focus. principlefora unifying thedevelopment. The and desired community placesandspacesoffers A central focus around proposed, constructed the village. ensure that thedevelopment isintegrated into The community focus to theproposals will the socio-economics withinthevillage. Development willhave animproving effect on local bus services aseasylocal busservices aspossible. pedestrian links across thesite make routes to metres ofathird ofthesite andimproved Public Transport from thesite iswithin400 wooded buffers and structure. The site iswell contained amongestablished have anadverse impactonthelandscape. The site isnotintheGreen Beltand doesnot within theA701corridor design. Two areas whichare uniqueto thissite setting andaccessibilityasthe key areas of The site hasbeenplannedwiththe landscape deliverable. house builders over two phases.Thesite is short timeframe of5 years through two It can bedelivered withinareasonably village, A1(a),issuitable for development. Auchendinny site to thenortheast ofthe and Gladedalehave demonstrated that the Given theevidence presented, MillerHomes . Figure 23-Aerial view ofindicative masterplan in context Figure 22-TheIndicative Masterplan

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