Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan

October, 2019 Design Code Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

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Draycott in DR-10223 Draycott in the Moors Pratibha 2019 Becky This document is intended to aid the preparation of the Neighbourhood Plan, and can be used to guide decision making and as evidence to support Plan the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Bhatt, Mather, policies, if the Qualifying Body (QB) so chooses. It is not a neighbourhood plan policy document. It was developed by AECOM based on the evidence and data reasonably available at the time of assessment and therefore has the potential to become superseded by more recent information. The QB is not bound Neighbourhood Steering Group AECOM AECOM to accept its conclusions. If landowners or any other party can demonstrate that any of the evidence presented herein is inaccurate or out of date, such Plan Design Elliot evidence can be presented to the QB at the consultation stage. Where evidence from elsewhere con icts with this report, the QB should decide what policy position to take in the Neighbourhood Plan and that judgement should be documented so that it can be defended at the Examination stage. Code Joddrell, AECOM Copyright © This Report is the copyright of AECOM UK Limited. Any unauthorised reproduction or usage by any person other than the addressee is strictly prohibited.

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Contents

01 Introduction

02 Baseline Review

03 Local Character

04 Emerging Housing Development

05 Engagement

06 Design Codes

07 Allocated Sites

08 Next Steps

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Introduction 01 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

3. Local Character: Understands and summarises the 1.1 Background 1.3 Methodology local character of Draycott, that inform key themes for The village of Draycott in the Moors on the Newcastle The process that was undertaken in order to produce this application of the Design Codes; and Uttoxeter road, two and half-mile south-west from Design Code was as follows: Cheadle and located south-east of Blythe Bridge in the 4. Design Codes: Establishes design parameters north of Sta ordshire has formulated a Neighbourhood − The NPG appointed AECOM’s Design team to produce that promote ‘good quality design’ within the Plan Group (NPG) to shape and in uence development a design code report. neighbourhood area; within their area and is in the process of writing their − AECOM representatives attended an inception 5. Allocated Sites: Establishes site-speci c design neighbourhood plan. meeting/pop up Neighbourhood Plan event and walk principles and considerations for the allocated sites; The locality is the national membership network for about with NPG representatives to de ne the brief for 6. Next Steps: Provides the following steps for the community organisations that bring local people together this report. NPSG. to produce neighbourhood plans. Through the Locality − AECOM developed a deep understanding of the network, the NPG has approached AECOM to conduct design principles that would promote ‘good design’ a design coding exercise within their neighbourhood within the village and produced a draft design code 1.5 Study Area plan area. The design codes will promote design which report. The main focus of the design codes would be Draycott responds to the rural character and setting of Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Area and allocated and focuses on the strategic site allocation brought − An engagement workshop was held in Draycott in sites brought forward in the Local Plan. The strategic site forward within the Local Plan. Since part of the allocation order to allow local public opinion to be captured and allocation covers two parishes of Draycott and Forsbrook; covers two parish areas of Draycott in the Moors and presented within the nal report. the study area will, therefore, include parts of Forsbrook Forsbrook, the design codes would consider the site as a for context. whole and provide design codes that re ect this. − After capturing the feedback from the engagement workshop, AECOM issued the nal design code. 1.2 Purpose The purpose of the Design Code is to appreciate 1.4 Document Structure Draycott’s existing village design principles and use the This document is divided into six sections: understanding to promote ‘good design’ principles in new housing developments. As a result of this acquired 1. Introduction: Outlines the background, purpose, understanding and by adhering to this Design Code, process, study area and design code document appropriately designed housing developments within structure; the village can be achieved on allocated sites which have 2. Baseline review: identi es relevant policies and been brought forward in the Local Plan. village-wide principles which appreciate the setting and context for the design code across Draycott neighbourhood area;

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Figure 1- Allocated sites

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Baseline Review 02 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

use including employment, residential development of Light pollution, odour, noise, privacy, outlook, sunlight, soft 2.1 Planning Policy approximately 300 homes, and supporting infrastructure. landscaping and the impact of the relationship between buildings should all be key design considerations to 2.1.1 National Planning Policy Policy DSR 1 states that residential development should protect residential amenity. The NPPF sets out that a key objective of the planning be located to the north of the site and the delivery of system is “to contribute to the achievement of sustainable 33% a ordable housing (in accordance with Policy H3 Access should be appropriately designed for the use of development”, which will be achieved through three A ordable Housing) should be targeted with 60% of these all members of the community and parking should be overarching objectives including “an environmental being social/a ordable rented housing and the remaining designed to meet the parking requirements arising from objective- to contribute to protecting and enhancing 40% being intermediate/starter homes. any new development. New developments should be well our natural, built and historic environment”. (Ministry of integrated for car, pedestrian and cycle use as well as Measures should be taken to protect and improve Housing, Communities and Local Government, 2018). other sustainable transport links. sustainable transport routes and connectivity with Blythe Part 12. Achieving well-designed places states that Bridge. Suitable crossing facilities should also be provided Policy DC 2 – The Historic Environment “Design policies should be developed with local to enable access on foot and bicycle to existing schools in Protection will be given to designated heritage assets and communities, so they re ect local aspirations and are Blythe Bridge. their settings. grounded in an understanding and evaluation of each The development of the site will need to consider area’s de ning characteristics. Neighbourhood plans can landscape and visual mitigation measures as well as how The development will be promoted which sustains, play an important role in identifying the special qualities surface water drainage will be managed. respects or enhances buildings and features which of each area and explaining how this should be re ected contribute to the character and heritage of an area and in development”. Part 12 goes on to state: “policy and Policy H1 – New Housing Development those interests of acknowledged importance through decisions should ensure that developments… are visually the use of Conservation Area Appraisals, Design attractive… (and) are sympathetic to local character and Housing proposals of 10 dwellings or more will be required Guidance Statements, Archaeological Assessments, history, including the surrounding built environment and to provide for a mix of housing sizes, types and tenure. Characterisation Studies and Masterplanning. landscape setting, while not preventing or discouraging appropriate innovation or change (such as increased All housing developments should be at the most Policy DC 3 – Landscape and Settlement Setting densities).” appropriate density compatible with the site and its location, and with the character of the surrounding area. The development will be resisted which would lead to An understanding of what the local communities want and Higher densities will be appropriate in locations which are prominent intrusion into the countryside or have an aspire is most important to developing neighbourhood accessible to public transport. adverse impact of signi cance to the character of the plans and design codes. This would not only help ensure countryside or the setting of a settlement or important future developments blend into the fabric of the existing Policy DC 1 – Design Considerations views into and out of the settlement as identi ed in the townscape but also facilitate local distinctiveness Landscape and Settlement Character evidence. All development shall be well designed and reinforce and ‘sense of place’. New development within the local distinctiveness by positively contributing to and neighbourhood area should be respectful of its character The development will be supported, which respects and complementing the special character and heritage of the and setting and at the same time, adapt cohesively to enhances local landscape character and which reinforces area in line with the Council’s Design Guide SPD. future changes. and enhances the setting of the settlement. Materials and detailing should be appropriate to the The development which maintains the biodiversity 2.1.2 Local Planning Policy character of the area. qualities of any natural or man-made features within the landscape, such as trees, woodlands, hedgerows, walls, Sta ordshire Moorlands Local Plan Site surroundings should be respected, and a sense of watercourses or ponds, will be supported. place and identity should be promoted through the scale, Policy DSR 1 - Blyth Vale Strategic Development Site height, density, layout, siting, landscaping, character and Flood management measures that will contribute towards The Blythe Vale, Strategic Development Site, covers an appearance of designs. delivering a reduction in local and catchment-wide ood area of approximately 48.5ha and is allocated for mixed- risk and impacts of climate change will be supported.

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Policy DC 4 – Local Green Space Building heights within a development should range from − A simple arrangement of openings, usually formal two to four storeys with a common roof pitch, similar (often symmetrical) in the case of houses, and informal The development that would harm the openness length ridge and limited roof materials which t in with the in the case of outbuildings. or special character of a Local Green Space or its existing roofscape. signi cance and value to the local community will not be − New buildings should be well proportioned and relate permitted unless there are very special circumstances New development should respect the grain of the existing to the human scale. which outweigh the harm to the Local Green Space. settlement and the relationship of buildings to the street and each other. Details Policy NE 2 – Trees, Woodland and Hedgerows New development : Designers may choose to reinterpret the detailing of Existing trees, woodlands and hedgerows, ancient surrounding buildings in new ways or, they may choose to woodland, veteran trees and ancient or species-rich The architectural style of new development should be adopt modern construction details. hedgerows will be protected from loss or deterioration. guided through an assessment and understanding of the character and context of the area. The design of new Critical factors that need to be taken into account in Existing woodlands, healthy trees and hedgerows must be development should respond to the local tradition but approaching the detailed treatment of elevations include retained and integrated within a proposed development without slavishly mimicking it. the solid to void ratio, that is how blank or windowed a unless the need for, and bene ts of, the development building looks, and the disposition of openings. In terms of clearly outweigh their loss. Scale : the solid to void ratio, traditional construction techniques e ectively limited the width of openings, making them New developments will be required to provide tree A new building should respect the scale of those vertical in proportion and relatively small. cover that secures a good level of sustainability through surrounding it. Jumps in scale can sometimes be tree retention, planting and soft landscaping, including acceptable and can be justi ed if the development occurs Sustainable development of new homes and buildings where possible the on-site replacement of any trees at key locations such as on corners or at the end of vistas. that are removed with su cient tree planting to replace The following sustainable design principles should be or increase the canopy cover on-site as appropriate. Materials followed: Landscaping schemes will also be required to mitigate New buildings should use materials that either match − Siting ideally within a settlement with good access to against negative landscape impact and complement the or complement those of the surroundings. The use of public transport; design of new development. new materials can sometimes be acceptable where their − Maximising solar gain and increasing the proportion of Sta ordshire Moorlands Design Guide use does not undermine the quality of nearby traditional materials. glazing on the south-facing elevations; SPD Proportion − Minimising heat loss by limiting openings to the north; Setting: New buildings should pick up on the proportions of − Avoiding exposed sites, frost hollows and ood risk The impact on views into, over and out of a development neighbouring buildings. The following three main areas; site should be carefully considered. characteristics of traditional elevations should be − Maximising the use of trees for shelter, privacy and respected: On the edge of a settlement or in the countryside, air cleaning, but avoiding over-shading the south buildings should sit comfortably in the landscape. This − A balance of proportions between the overall shape of elevation; is best achieved by emulating the horizontal, ground- the walls and the openings they contain; hugging form of traditional buildings with strong eves and − Aligning the building with the contours to avoid ridgelines and simple, low silhouettes parallel with the − A high solid to void ratio in which the wall dominates; arti cial mounding or wasteful under-building. contours. and When sites are in villages, the pattern for new development will depend on the nature of that settlement.

AECOM 9 2.2 Existing Village Principles 2.2.1 Village Structure Draycott in the Moors located south-east of Blythe Bridge, is a village and a parish in Cheadle district, Sta ordshire. The Norman lords of the manor adopted the name of the village, Draycott, for their family title in the twelfth century. Historically Draycott was also a small Roman settlement. Draycott - 1888 Draycott in the Moors and the surrounding parish of Forsbrook have a no. of listed buildings. The church of St Margret’s with its oldest tower believed to be built in St Margaret’s Church the 13th century still retains its early decorated style and signi cance with several changes made to the fabric of the building till date. The Old Rectory is a Grade II listed building which retains its original features and currently used as a care facility. Draycott in the Moors has retained its small rural village character to present times. The area’s industry concentrated primarily on farming – although the Blythe Draycott - 1901 Colour Works were once sited here. The old colours factory has now been converted into the Blythe Park Industrial Estate, a site for a large number of small workshops and businesses. The church of St. Margaret’s seems to have been the original centre of this part of Draycott with more historic properties concentrated around this centre. The residential properties along here are on bigger plots with large front and back gardens. The Draycott in the Moors neighbourhood area has mostly developed as a typical ribbon development and has retained strong east-west linearity along the Draycott - 1925 Uttoxeter Road. This has gradually expanded due to signi cant post-war development that backs onto the ribbon development. Most of the urban built-up area is concentrated at the edge of the parish boundary bordering along the Forsbrook parish area with the remaining being farmlands with sparsely located farm buildings and other settlements at Creswell. A mix of house types with varied styles, age and treatment, de nes the character of the village’s built form that provides a tapestry of character and architectural richness.

Draycott - 1950 Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Draycott in the Moors Design Code 2.2.2 Landscape Character be protected, along with development edges, contours, skylines and open countryside. The recommendations The landscape and settlement character of Draycott in the of the report will be incorporated into this design code Moors falls within the Settlement Plateau Farmland Slopes report. Protecting the landscape assets and access to character area which has the following characteristics: views and relationship with settlement edges are vital factors that would shape the design codes. − Gentle undulating landform with at open valleys.

− Small scale ancient hedgerow eld pattern. Allocated site boundary

− Low lying wet elds with ponds and well-vegetated Discected Sandstone Cloughs and Valleys

streams. Settled Plateau Farmland Slopes

− Views limited by hedgerow pattern and dense tree Contours cover.

− Urban fringe farming with horsey culture.

− Incongruous A50 dual carriageway corridor and mainline railway.

The Landscape and character assessment report, 2008 concludes that urban fringe pressures have had a particularly adverse impact on the landscape quality of this area due to the impact of the urban fringe and the resultant deteriorating condition of existing landscape features. Given its proximity to the A50 corridor and the mainline railway, it is vulnerable to pressure for development. The character and form of this landscape are signi cant to the setting of the settlement. Planting along streamlines is an essential feature of this landscape character type.

With regards to the sites in Draycott, the combined e ect of development might have a much more signi cant impact on the landscape character and visual receptors than elsewhere. It tells how sites within the urban boundary, on previously developed land and adjacent to development tend to be the least sensitive on landscape grounds.

The Landscape assessment reinforces the need to protect the urban fringes with adequate bu ers and retain and enhance existing landscape to mitigate the adverse e ect of noise along the A50 dual carriageway. It also raises the importance of long views and how these should Figure 2- Landscape Character

AECOM 11 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 2.2.3 Open Space and Amenities A handful of formal and informal open spaces are present in the village, including the Draycott sports centre, Blythe cricket club, Draycott Moor college grounds and the churchyard/ cemetery. Blyth Bridge is the nearest local centre, which is about 2 miles from Draycott. The Blythe Bridge railway station is the only mainline railway station within the Sta ordshire Moorlands district connecting to Stoke, and surrounding areas. There are known issues with connectivity to Blythe Bridge with no direct bus connectivity and gaps in public transport accessibility, especially in rural areas. A potential impact has been identi ed in relation to the proposals around Blythe Bridge A50 / A521 junction. The Highways England consultation response to the Local Plan (2017) recommended a more detailed tra c assessment of this area to understand any impact of development proposals on the junction and consideration of any suitable mitigation measures should be identi ed in the response.

It will be essential for all new developments to take into account existing and future schemes and integrate appropriately to ensure they are adequately supported by green open space, infrastructure and services. A noise assessment will be required to inform any future developments along the A50 to mitigate potential impacts on existing and future developments.

Allocated site boundary

Schools

Local Centre

Open Space

Figure 3- Open space and local infrastructure

12 AECOM Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Draycott in the Moors Design Code 2.2.4 Movement and Streets Draycott in the Moors is accessed via A50 regional distributor, which connects Newcastle-under-Lyme and Uttoxeter. This strategic route borders the western edge of the Neighbourhood Area. The Uttoxeter Road is the primary vehicular route into the village and maintains movement in and out of the village. This route forms a spine to the wider street network and connects the residential streets. Most of the local services and commercial facilities are located along this route. Given the piecemeal nature of the development, the other roads in the village mostly provide access to the residential areas. The village has a considerable number of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) which help to achieve access to the surrounding countryside.

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Primary routes

Secondrary Routes

Residential streets

Train station

Railway

Public right of way

Figure 4- Movement Network

AECOM 13 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 2.2.5 Key Views Aside from the identi ed settlement areas, all of the Neighbourhood Area is designated Green Belt land. One of the fundamental characteristics of a Green Belt is its openness. This openness and the location of Draycott in the Moors a ord several attractive views in and out of the neighbourhood area that de nes its rural character. The hard urban edge of the A50 and the Uttoexeter road create a visual and noise barrier and have a signi cant impact on adjacent site allocated for housing development. Existing trees and hedgerows help to reduce such impacts and must be retained and enhanced.

Attractive views across the allocated site with existing trees and hedgerows providing bu er to reduce noise impacts from A50

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Parish boundaries

Sta ordshire Moorlands Green Belt

Figure 5- Key views plan

View across the A50 which has a signi cant impact on the allocated sites

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− Stonehouse Cottage, Grade II

− Manor Farmhouse, Grade II

− The Old Rectory, Grade II

− Hancock Memorial, Grade II

− Church of St Margaret, Grade II*

− Hyatt Memorial, Grade II

− Churchyard Cross, Grade II

− Roman Catholic Church of St Mary, Grade II

− St Mary’s House, Grade II

− Forsbrook and Blythe Bridge War Memorial, Grade II

− Forsbrook Hall Farmhouse, Grade II

− Milepost 140m east of Totmonslow Farm, Grade II

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Listed buildings

Figure 6- Heritage assets plan

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Local Character 03 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 3.1 Local Character Draycott’s residential developments have been delivered in a piecemeal fashion over a no. of years, with very little commonality in style or vernacular. While varying in appearance, the residential developments provide a tapestry of character and architectural richness that de ne the character of Draycott. There are some commonalities in building form, layout, and relationship to the street, which allows them to re ect some of the characteristics of Draycott’s residential development as a whole. The overriding local character is a mix of architectural styles set within larger plots with large front and back gardens, which build up to form a mosaic of Grass verge separating the pavement and the road High hedgerows at development edge reducing visual impact on the open vernaculars and styles. There is a general mix of 2- storey countryside semi-detached, detached and bungalow styles housing with some historic buildings mostly in the older part of the Draycott neighbourhood area.

Buildings well screened by trees and vegetation in front garden. Heavily vegetated front of plot boundaries

Varied building heights, orientation, colour palette and materials. Buildings well screened by trees and vegetation in front garden. On plot parking and garage

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20 AECOM Emerging Housing Development 04 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 4.1 Blythe Fields Housing Development St Modwen’s housing developers are currently on site constructing the rst phase of the Blythe Vale residential development. The adjacent housing samples have been taken from their brochure for the scheme to give an indication of the character to be expected on the site/s. Below is a summary of the character-de ning features that the forthcoming development of the site will include.

Elevation materials: Red brick or render

Roo ng materials: Slate

Number of storeys: 2 and 3

Parking: 2 parking spaces per dwelling using on-plot driveways, garages or on-street parking bays

Boundaries: Front of plot boundaries are open to the pavement with no physical boundary. Plot boundary is de ned by turfed edge or driveway materials.

Gardens: Front gardens are short landscaped areas open to the street and back gardens are securely fenced or walled.

Response to existing landscape: Existing eld boundaries and pond have been incorporated into the St Modwens Blythe Fields Illustrative layout housing layout and landscaping within the scheme.

Response to A50 and A521 edges: Development layout has been set back behind a retained, dense tree bu er. Development edges are used for access roads which sets buildings back further from the tra c noise.

Open Space: A Local Equipped Area of Play (LEAP) has been incorporated into the scheme.

The St. Mowden’s development does not represent Draycott’s character in terms of architectural style and layout. It is therefore paramount that any future development within Draycott respect and enhance its local character to avoid creating anywhere places.

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AECOM led an engagement session with members of the Draycott Neighbourhood Group on 9th September 2019. This was a platform to share what good design principles were that would help in uence future developments within Draycott. AECOM representatives delivered a presentation which was followed by a SWOT analysis exercise. This exercise helped AECOM to understand what should be protected and encouraged within the village, and what the potential threats to the village was, with a focus on the allocated sites. Due to limitation of time, further feedback was sought on the strength, weakness, opportunities and threats for the NP area and allocated sites. This information has helped shape the design codes document and de ne what is acceptable or not acceptable for future developments in Draycott.

The S.W.O.T analysis was based on the following themes:

- Context and local distinctiveness;

- Urban structure, density and form;

- Movement and streets;

- Street scene and parking;

- Site edges;

- Landscape and key views;

- Green and blue infrastructure; and Workshop- Draycott in the Moors Design Codes- 9th September

- Materials and detailing.

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The key points from the S.W.O.T analysis exercise to be taken forward are as follows:

− Retain the rural agriculture settlement character of Draycott. − The importance of preventing ribbon development and urban sprawl from adjoining neighbouring settlements. − Draycott’s character is independent of the surrounding villages and needs to be retained and strengthened. − Generic house-builder developments which have no relationship or appreciation of local built context are a threat to Draycott’s character. − Draycott’s historic piecemeal development and no single identity de ne its character. New developments should have a diversity of housing types and mix. − New development should provide a ordable housing, and this should be pepper-potted within the layout and design. − A lack of retail facilities within the village. Potential for a large local employer should be explored. − Strong movement network required with good rail and road links. − Access routes should not hinder tra c/ commuter routes. − New developments should have permeable routes that connect well with existing movement network. − Lack of Public transport facilities. − Parking for new developments should be provided on-plot to reduce on-street parking and dominance of car on the street scene. − Opportunities for new schools, youth groups, leisure areas, shops and health services. − Tra c, environmental pollution, noise impacts were key concerns of the residents. − New developments should enhance the image and rural character of Draycott. Building lines and roofscape should respond to existing streetscape.

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AECOM 29 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 6.1 Introduction and using the code The following design codes have been produced to guide future housing developments in Draycott in the Moors neighbourhood area. The design principles in this section will apply to the broader settlement and neighbourhood area, including future housing sites. Table 1.1 shows how to use the Codes.

Based on an appreciation of the local character of Draycott, the understanding gained in the previous sections and feedback captured in an engagement workshop, the design codes have been organised along the following key themes: − Context and Local Distinctiveness- Provides guidance on enhancing local distinctiveness and building to the context that contributes positively to creating ‘a sense of Table 1.1 shows when to use the codes place’.

− Urban Structure, Density and Form- Provides guidance on appropriate housing densities, scale, massing and proportions that re ect and preserve the rural character of Draycott.

− Movement and Street- Provides guidance on the di erent street typologies and movement network appropriate to the neighbourhood area.

− Street scene and parking- Provides guidance on the creating appropriate street scene and parking solutions.

− Site Edges- Guides the treatments and relationships of the site edge with its countryside as well as hard urban edges (roads), to retain and enrich the rural character of Draycott.

− Landscape and Key Views- Provides guidance to protect, create and preserve the views of the open countryside and surrounding landscape.

− Green- Blue Infrastructure- Provides guidance on creating sustainable communities with green-blue infrastructure such as SUDS, allotments etc.

− Material and Details- Provides guidance on materials and design detailing that would ensure any new developments help to strengthen the local character of Draycott rather than detract from it.

30 AECOM Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Draycott in the Moors Design Code 6.2 Context and Local Key Elements: Distinctiveness (CODE - CLD) − Complement their context by making use of the landscape and topography of the site and the The positive features of a place and its people contribute surrounding area to inform the approach to the layout to its distinctive character and sense of identity. These of a scheme; features include landscape, building traditions and − Preserve and incorporate the natural landscape of materials, patterns of local life, and other factors that interest or amenity value; make one place di erent from another. Draycott in the Moors has a rural village disposition, with − Utilise locally relevant materials and complementary a mix of architectural styles set within the green belt, style. Avoid pastiche representation of historic style enjoying views across farmland and wider countryside and character; where contemporary building styles delineate within strong urban edge of Uttoxeter Road and are used, they should enhance the local character and Include existing and proposed natural assets within new developments A50 that de ne its local characteristics. Developments setting. should support local character by taking the opportunities available to integrate the proposal into the site, its setting − Retain and enhance important views across the and the way it relates to the local area. New developments countryside and farmlands. should be built to context and consider elements like scale, massing, building style, materials, boundary and − Create areas of positive character by responding to edge treatment that complement the local character prevailing characteristics in terms of street patterns, of Draycott and Forsbrook. Refer section 3.1 for local density, and layout, built form, materials and details characteristics within Draycott. All new developments − Relate the height, massing and scale of development must strengthen and preserve the rural setting of to that nearby to create an appropriate relationship Draycott. with adjoining areas. However, variety within the built form will be encouraged within new development that respects the existing context and character of Draycott. Respect existing character and context of Draycott

Material palette, details, massing and styles should respect the local Green routes and open spaces should be integrated within new Connect with existing green infrastructure context and character of Draycott developments AECOM 31 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 6.3 Urban Structure, Density and and should complement the street scene. Variety in − Carefully relate di erent uses and support viability style is encouraged provided they respect the setting to local facilities such as shops, schools, medical Form- (CODE- USDF ) and character of Draycott. See table 1.2 and gure 10 for facilities etc.; appropriate building heights and plot ratio. The arrangement of development blocks, layouts, − Make a clear distinction between public fronts and streets, buildings, open spaces and landscape form the Housing density can play a crucial role in de ning the private backs; urban structure of a place. Block structure is made up character of a place. Typically, the core of settlements of public and private spaces, spaces between buildings, has a more compact, ne ‘grain’ with higher densities − Provide continuously built frontage to create boundaries and streets contained within the overall around key locations, public spaces, or where the mix and enclosure along principal streets and spaces; layout. The layout provides the basic plan around which intensity of land use are high. Densities tend to decrease developments are structured. The pattern of routes, − Design buildings with suitable size, plot ratio, scale with distance from the centre, becoming less dense densities, massing, uses, development blocks and and massing, location and style, land-use and density, with a looser knit urban grain towards the settlement individual plots in uence the character and dynamics of a to complement the site context and character of the edges. Rather than applying a uniform density, densities place. The layout should be permeable with easy access adjoining streets; should be varied across the site area, where the scale of to schools, local centres/shops and other services and development allows and having regard to its particular amenities that support the neighbourhood. − Include variation within each side of the block to circumstances and context. Where appropriate, densities A key element of urban grain is the development block re ect the hierarchy and status of the surrounding should be graded so that higher-density development or perimeter block. The size and arrangement of any streets (main frontage, side streets, lane/ mews) and supports the viability of local centres and services where development block should vary depending upon its contribute to the character, identity and function of there is good pedestrian accessibility which can also location and its density. A combination of block sizes each frontage; reduce reliance on vehicles/ cars and facilitate ‘walkable presents an opportunity for adaptability over time. neighbourhoods and permeable layouts as shown in − Create a building arrangement that produces an easy gure 7. to understand the structure. Arrange buildings to be Most of the residential area in Draycott is concentrated outward-facing to overlook streets and public spaces along the edge of the neighbourhood area bordering Densities should typically be reduced towards areas of with primary access to buildings from the street via a the Parish of Forsbrook along Uttoxeter Road. The lesser activity with lower-densities along green corridors, clear, identi able access point; remaining residential area comprises of smaller clusters of towards settlement edges and against the countryside residential units and farm buildings located sparsely within with larger plots along the edge to assist with a soft − Address key corners with special corner buildings the NP area. The existing housing stock is predominantly transition as shown in gure 8. There should be a good or groups that address both sides of the corner with two-storey semi-detached units, single-storey bungalows mix of housing types and tenures within the design layout active frontages; and detached housing units on bigger plots with large and should include a ordable housing within the housing front and back gardens. − Provide appropriate densities that re ect the context development. A ordable housing should be integrated of Draycott and enhance its rural character and well into the layout and dispersed throughout the layout New development should use di erent block sizes to setting; instead of concentrated on lesser desirable areas within create variety in the layout. They should build on the the layout. positive qualities of the existing urban fabric and set − Use larger plots at settlement edges to assist with a soft transition. A ordable housing should be up an urban form relevant to the context of Draycott. Key Elements: The character of each side of the block should re ect integrated well within the layout design. the character of the adjacent street. Articulate corners − Urban structure and form should respect the local at prominent nodal points or junctions to emphasise context and character of the Draycott village; important locations and assist legibility as shown in gure 9. − Comprise blocks that form a permeable street pattern and connect well with the wider area and future Plot ratio should be considered to accommodate amenity proposals; space, access and car parking. The massing and building heights should be proportional to the size of the block

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Table 1.2 Typical building heights

Figure 7- New developments should incorporate permeable layouts Figure 8- New developments should apply density as per the local context and character of Draycott

Figure 9- New developments should incorporate special corner buildings Figure10- New developments should have appropriate plot ratio that Create ‘Walkable neighbourhoods’ within there layout include adequate amenity space AECOM 33 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 6.4 Movement and Streets - the masterplan for the allocated sites, given the proximity Primary Street (ST1): Primary streets are main to two major roads along the site edge. roads such as Uttoxeter Road that run through residential (CODE-MS) and commercial areas. Where there is provision for the An appropriate street hierarchy should be created, with The movement network provides the skeletal framework primary street, the buildings should be adequately set street typologies identi ed in proportion to the scale of around which the development can be formed. Movement back to provide a sense of enclosure and well de ned development. The hierarchy should contribute to the channels a ect the function of a space, its density, public/private spaces. Primary streets should be designed sense of place and facilitate all types of movement, rather feelings of security and will have an in uence on space with wider carriageways (5.5-6.5m) to accommodate than a hierarchy that is determined primarily by tra c beyond the neighbourhood area. Streets make up the heavier tra c ows and should have wider pavement of capacity. Streets should not be seen merely as a conduit more signi cant part of the public realm and street design at least 2m with grass verges and trees where possible. for tra c, but as places in their own right and re ect the should be an essential consideration of the design layout. Boundaries should be well de ned with brick walls or context and character of the townscape. hedges in keeping with the existing character of Draycott The A50 forms the primary access road within the village, and parking should be provided o the streets on- plot to The following street typologies are identi ed in Draycott providing a vital connection to the wider area, with the reduce the impact on tra c ow. neighbourhood area: Uttoxeter Road forming the Primary Street connecting to the rural settlement of Draycott in the Moors. These Primary Street (ST1) two Roads also act as strong urban edges to the green belt. Most of the other streets in the village are residential Residential Streets (ST2) streets. Movement network in the village should identify and prioritise streets and de ne a street hierarchy, with Edge of Settlement Road (ST3) di erent streets having a speci c character linked to their role and function.

New proposals should provide people with the choice of movement, route and mode of transport. A ‘walkable neighbourhood’ provide the best opportunities for journeys on foot or bicycle, promoting active travel. Connecting developments with the surrounding streets and neighbourhoods allow them to physically integrate with and function as part of the established settlement, both socially and economically. It is also essential that new developments provide suitable access/entrance points that do not impede the ow of tra c and are safe for its residents given the proximity to A50 and Uttoxeter Road which are major roads running alongside the allocated sites.

New developments should also provide appropriate landscape bu er and setbacks to mitigate the impacts of noise and tra c. Existing trees and hedgerows should be retained and enhanced, and provisions for new ones should be facilitated as necessary to mitigate noise and pollution. A noise assessment may be required to inform

Figure 11- Primary Street diagram 34 AECOM Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Draycott in the Moors Design Code Residential Street (ST2): Typically, these are distributor streets, and each may have a di erent character based on the street scene. Usually fronted by either detached, semi-detached properties with garages or front garden or terraced property with setback and should blend in with the existing character of the streetscape. On-street parking should be incorporated into the street design. Frequent junctions and changes in direction would help contribute to speed reduction in residential streets.

Residential streets should have a minimum carriageway width of 6m to allow cars to access driveways and garages comfortably. Pavements should be a minimum of 1.5m wide and should be provided on at least one side of a street. Buildings can be positioned up against the street or set back behind gardens allowing for varying levels of street enclosure. Where possible, all parking should be on dwelling plots either on driveways or in garages. On-street parking should be integral to the design Figure 12- Residential Street diagram layout. Tra c calming features such as street narrowing, changes in direction, a curvilinear pro le and landscaping should form an essential part of the design of residential streets. Where residential street is access only street, the carriageway width should be at least 4.8m-5.5m depending on the location of the street and can be shared space with tra c calming measures in place.

Edge of settlement road (ST3): ‘Single loaded’ informal roadway serving houses fronting green- space and possibly incorporating play space/green area. Typically, the pavement would be on one side. Edge of settlement roads should be designed to have a minimal impact on the adjacent undeveloped land. Carriageways should be a minimum of 4.5m wide with pavements on at least one side of the road at a minimum of 1.5m wide. Buildings should be set back to soften the impact of development on undeveloped land and open countryside. Parking should be provided o -street, reducing the visual impact of cars on the road and allowing vehicles to pass on the highway. Landscape bu er and appropriate boundary treatment should be provided to reduce the impact of noise and tra c.

Figure 13- Edge of Settlement Street diagram AECOM 35 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 6.5 Street Scene and Parking On street parking (P1 ) : Garage and on-plot parking (front, rear (SSP) On-street parking should be part of the street scene and and side): (P2) positively support the character and role of the street. On-plot parking should consider the character of the Parking provisions should include a balanced mix of On-street parking should take account of road safety and street and be sited to avoid dominating the street scene. It parking solutions that are integrated into the design and crime prevention considerations. Road width and levels of should be of su cient size to function as a parking space. layout of proposals to support its appearance without parking need to be suitable to avoid inappropriate parking Driveways and garages should be located to the side of cars becoming visually dominant. In providing car parking, and appearing visually dominant. the house wherever possible to minimise visual impact. consideration must be given to the amount required and Parking in front of dwellings should maintain the extent Parking should be broken down after 5 continuous bays. importantly how and where it is accommodated. Designs of the front boundary and provide a clearly de ned edge Parking bays should be designed with high-quality paving need to reconcile the need to provide attractive streets to the private space and enclosure to the street. Parking and landscaping elements, and parking areas where soil that include adequate parking, but without detracting from on the plot (front, rear or side) should also consider conditions allow should be designed with permeable the character or visual quality of the street. adequate amenity space, and access (to front and rear of paving materials. Where possible, tree planting and other New development can use soft landscaping or tree property). A depth of 6m is essential to allow reversing into gaps between parking bays should be incorporated after planting to de ne parking area in keeping with the a residential street. character of Draycott. Parking should be optimised, and every 5 continuous bays of parallel parking. Where there provisions for visitor and resident parking should be is su cient space, echelon or angled car parking bays A garage should be of the optimum size to allow parking as integral to the design and layout of new developments. may be used; these have the potential to create more well as storage for bicycle, prams, tools, bins etc. The size, Enhanced pedestrian routes and provisions for cycle car parking capacity. This should also be broken up after design and siting of garaging should be in keeping with the parking should be encouraged within the neighbourhood every 5 continuous spaces. Parking on footpaths, grass character of the street. area. verges and tandem parking should be avoided on streets. On plot parking to the front of the house is best provided Key Elements: Key elements: between the footpath and the street, to ensure that the defensible space between the house and the path is not − Provide on-street parking as part of a mix of parking − Provide a mix of parking options appropriate to site made up by car parking. The rear of plots designated for options; location and context; parking should not be used for extensions or additions to the building. − Integrate parking into the design/layout without − Incorporate attractive streets that allow for unallocated on-street parking; detracting from the character or appearance of the Key elements: street scene; − Avoid large banks of uninterrupted or visually intrusive − Ensure houses with on-plot parking maximise the parking; − Improve cycle infrastructure and promote active travel; extent of a well-de ned vertical front boundary; − Delineate on-street parking spaces through the use of − Provide parking environments that are attractive, − Locate parking between houses to avoid visual surface treatments; convenient and safe; impacts on the street scene wherever possible; − Moderate visual impacts with small groups of − Provide natural surveillance of parking areas from − Avoid uninterrupted banks of frontage parking and spaces separated by trees or features that provide adjoining buildings and gardens. mitigate the impact of any parking in front of houses opportunities to cross safely; with a well-designed landscape; Following appropriate design codes for parking provisions − Account for resident and visitor parking requirements can be considered within the area: − On plot parking should consider amenity space and through unallocated parking spaces. access to the front and back of properties; − On street parking (P1) − Design garaging with enough space to accommodate − Garages and on plot parking (Front, rear and side) (P2) a car and allow for reversing into the street;

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− Where integral garage house types are used, garaging should not dominate the main elevation;

− Setback parking to be clear of the footway;

− The rear of the plot designated for parking should not be used for extensions or additions to the building.

Integrate trees and soft landscaping to enhance visual appeal of street Shared space should use material palette to demarcate zones for scene pedestrians/cyclists and vehicles

All parking should be incorporated on-plot to reduce visual impact on street scene

Cut in parallel parking bays not allocated to a dwelling

Parking can be provided directly in front of a property on a permeable surfaced driveway. This type of parking provision should be kept to a maximum of three properties in a row to reduce the visual impact of cars on the street Incorporate visitor car-parking within the layouts

Figure 14- Parking design code diagram

AECOM 37 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 6.6 Site Edge: (CODE -SE) Uttoxeter Road. These should typically be outside any residential curtilage/ownership with suitable long-term The Draycott in the Moors neighbourhood area is inset management arrangements put in place to ensure their within the green belt with views across open countryside future retention. Where existing mature trees and hedges and farmlands a ording attractive views and de ning its are present, these should be retained and reinforced by agronomic characteristics and setting. The relationships new planting. The extent of landscape bu er should be of the settlement edge with its countryside are essential proportionate to the scale and impact of the development to retain and enrich the rural character of Draycott and can vary depending on the prominence and in the Moors. The A50 and Uttoxeter Road both are sensitivity of the settlement edge. Typically a large bu er primary roads that form strong urban edges within the is recommended along a strong urban edge but will vary neighbourhood area, and any new development should based on noise assessment. Existing hedgerow and trees respond sensitively to these edges enabling a smooth should be retained, and the provision of new ones should transition between the urban and rural fringe. be made along the A50, which would not only help de ect noise barrier but also allow for soft transition to the urban New developments must create a positive relationship built-up area. with the adjoining countryside, providing an appropriate New developments should provide wider bu ers to mitigate impacts from transition between the built-up area and the adjacent noise and pollution when against a hard urban edge like major roads, rail Key Elements: links etc. landscape. New proposals should carefully treat and mitigate any visual intrusion and integrate layouts − Have regard to views in and out of the site and mitigate successfully into their setting. Housing layout should be any adverse visual impacts; designed to retain and enhance key views and vistas. Low-density housing along the edges will strengthen − Grade the scale and density of development to reduce its rural character and help blend in cohesively with the towards the edges of the settlement; surrounding, for example, larger plots along edges can − Provision of larger plots and lower densities along the help facilitate the soft transition and visual perception of site edge will allow for smoother transition; rural fringe. This will also help bu er impacts from noise owing to the busy roads along hard edges. − Orientate dwellings to be outward-facing and address the countryside; The appropriate transition along settlement edges should be integral consideration of the design layout. Wherever − Ensure the nature of any boundary treatment is possible, layouts should be arranged, so dwellings appropriate to its rural character; are orientated to be outward-facing to address the countryside, rather than turning their back and provide − Retain existing mature trees and hedges and New developments should use hedges and soft landscape to facilitate a adequate setbacks to allow transitional bu er. Where incorporate new landscape planting based on existing smooth transition to rural edges and countryside plot boundaries are located against the countryside, they landscape structure especially along hard urban should typically comprise soft planting and reinforce edges (A50/ Uttoxeter Road) which will not only help the transitional qualities of the edge. Hard boundaries in reducing the impact of noise but also enhance the comprising only walls or fences are inappropriate smooth transition to built-up urban fabric ; and should be avoided along the countryside. New developments should consider a sensitive and varied − Incorporate landscape bu er areas that are response to the rural edge that is based around a proportionate to the scale of the development and framework of the existing landscape structure. New prominence or sensitivity of the settlement edge. developments may require substantial landscape bu er areas to mitigate impacts from noise along A50 and

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Large landscape bu er to mitigate impacts from noise and pollution

Retain and enhance existing trees and hedgerows

Building line set back as far as possible from hard edge like roads, rails etc. to widen bu er zone

Figure 15- SE1 design code to be applied when new development is against a hard edge like a road or railway link

CODE SE 2

Lower densities and larger plots Soft edges and larger plots with gardens and vegetation should be adopted when development should be used to reduce the impact of sites abut the open countryside to facilitate smooth transition into the rural setting development on the open countryside

Figure 16- SE2 design code to be applied when new development is against countryside and rural edge to facilitate soft transition

AECOM 39 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 6.7 Landscape and Key Views: within the neighbourhood area. (CODE -LKV ) Design Elements: Draycott in the Moors neighbourhood area is set within green belt land with its position, a ording attractive views − Key views and vistas should be retained and enhanced across the countryside and surrounding farmland. It is and used to inform design layouts. essential that all new developments should retain, protect and enhance key views across Draycott neighbourhood − Roofscapes and building layouts should enhance, area, as the long views help to retain the rural character of retain and reinforce views to landmarks etc. with a place. appropriate massing and architectural treatment;

A number of important views have been identi ed in the − Views and vistas should be used to inform building previous section 2.2.5. In addition to these key views, heights and orientation in new developments; Create memorable routes and vistas new developments should also be aware of short view corridors and seek to protect and enhance the visual − Integrate into their setting by responding to permeability where possible. This should be achieved topography, landscape planting and edges. through considerate building layout and orientation, − Retain and enhance all existing hedges, mature trees which does not close views, and also by using appropriate and landscape features. massing that respects the existing character and building heights/scale. Existing hedges, mature trees and landscape features should be retained and enhanced

Creating vistas using landscape corridors to landmark buildings

40 AECOM Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Draycott in the Moors Design Code 6.8 Green-Blue Infrastructure: (CODE -GBI ) Green and blue infrastructure is the network of existing or new, natural and managed green spaces and water bodies, together with the linkages that join up individual areas as part of a more comprehensive network of green spaces, such as PROW, footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways. Understanding the local topography, including natural drainage paths, existing water bodies and potential in ltration areas, are essential for creating sustainable developments.

New developments should retain and enhance natural Create open spaces and play area which are well overlooked by houses to Create opportunities for SUDs and swales to encourage biodiversity and assets such as mature trees, hedgerows and ponds promote natural surveillance facilitate natural bu ers to streets and roads within their layouts. The incorporation of Sustainable Urban Drainage systems (SUDs), with swales and ponds for example, can help to enhance the local character of a development, whilst also having biodiversity, landscape and recreational value. The provision of allotments can also contribute to the creation of sustainable communities.

The position of Draycott within the countryside and farmland means there are many opportunities to develop linkages out to the surrounding landscape and create a strong integration across the settlement boundary. Green-blue infrastructure should be an integral aspect of the layout planning and structuring of any housing development and connections must be made to existing and wider network of open space and green infrastructure. Provide walking and cycling routes to existing green-blue infrastructure Provisions for allotments to create sustainable communities Design Elements: and surrounding areas − Integrate existing green and blue features into design/ layout and create new ones; − Connect with the existing and wider green and blue infrastructure network. − Create multi- functional green- blue spaces and routes. − Retain and enhance existing natural assets such as trees, hedgerows and ponds. − Provision of SUDs and allotments should be made within new developments.

AECOM 41 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 6.9 Material and Details: (CODE -MD ) The concept of character relates to the qualities belonging to a place that together give it its own identity and help distinguish one place from another, which contributes to its ‘sense of place’. The character is in uenced by factors such as architectural style, materials and details, the relationship of buildings to landscape, history and land use and it’s setting. Draycott has a rural setting and is inset within the green belt, predominantly surrounded by agricultural land and countryside. A variety of architectural styles and details, mostly 1-2 storeys high semi-detached, bungalows and detached housing units de ne the local characteristics of Draycott’s housing stock. The more traditional properties are set within larger plots with large front and back gardens. The properties along Uttoexeter Road are set back from the road and follow a linear pattern. The adjacent image illustrates a selection of materials and detailing used across Draycott, which contribute to the village’s character. It is paramount that new developments respond positively to their context and enhance the existing character of the place and not result in anywhere places. Use material and detail palette that represent Draycott’s best examples, as shown in gure 17.

A variety of architectural style and material de ne the local character of Draycott

Design Elements:

− Use existing character such as material and details, architectural style, building massing and heights etc to in uence future development;

− Avoid pastiche representation of architectural styles;

− Contemporary interpretation of building styles that respond to context and existing character of Draycott is encouraged;

− Use material and detail palette that represent Draycott’s best examples as shown.

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Tiled roof Brick chimney

Brick nish Painted brick nish Render nish

Brick boundary treatment Hedge boundary treatment Traditional boundary treatment Larger front and back gardens

Figure 17- Existing Material and detail palette diagram

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Allocated Sites 07

AECOM 45 Draycott in the Moors Design Code Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group 7.1 Allocated site design principles The Local Plan includes 48.5ha of the allocated site for circa 300 homes across the parishes of Draycott and Forsbrook. The 2 main sites are the Blythe Park and Blythe Vale. Blythe Park site has outline planning permission with all matters reserved other than access for up to 168 homes, business/ employment uses, retail etc. The Blythe Vale site part of this site allocation (the area to the NE of the A50) has an active full planning application for 146 dwellings. The larger site to the south has no planning permission. The Design Codes within this report would apply to the whole of the neighbourhood area, including the allocated sites and any future housing developments. Figure 18 and 19 and tables 1.3 show the design principles and design codes speci c to the allocated sites.

Figure 18- Allocated site design principles

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Figure 19- Allocated site design principles

Table 1.3- Allocated site design codes

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Next Steps 08

48 AECOM Draycott in the Moors Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Draycott in the Moors Design Code 8.1 Next Steps This report aims to identify the key design features present in Draycott with the intention of in uencing the design of any forthcoming housing development within the Neighbourhood area. It is recommended that the NPSG should use this document to embed design policies within the Neighbourhood Plan. The document should also be observed by developers to understand the design character of the housing, which will be appropriate within the village.

It is important to note that the design details which have been noted in this report should be carefully interpreted to in uence future developments within Draycott.

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