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Moulton Heights Design and Access Statement

On behalf of: Roundhill Northampton Ltd

By: Marchini Curran Associates

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Content

1.0 Introduction / Vision 5.0 Visuals 5.1 Village Centre 2.0 Context 5.1 Village Green 2.1 Region 5.2 Rural Edge 2.2 Northampton and its Growth 2.3 North of Northampton Town 6.0 Sustainability

3.0 The Site - Moulton 7.0 Equality / Lifetime Housing 3.1 Site Location 3.2 Parish Boundaries 8.0 Security / Privacy 3.3 Application Site and Land Ownership 3.4 Site Photographs 9.0 Access Statement 3.5 Site Context 3.6 Site Characteristics 10.0 Summary 3.7 Site History Archaeology

4.0 Design Strategy and Proposals 4.1 Design Objectives 4.2 Design Guides /References / Precedents 4.3 Access - Wider transport Strategy 4.4 Design Strategy Diagram 4.5 Design Development 4.6 Masterplan 4.7 Parameter Diagrams 4.8 Development Typology 4.9 Business / Mixed Use Zone 4.10 Primary School 4.11 Landscape Strategy 4.12 Connections 4.13 Community Facilities 4.14 Architectural Style

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1.0 Introduction

This Design and Access Statement has been prepared by Marchini Curran Associates on behalf of Roundhill Northampton Limited (the Applicant) in support of an outline planning application for development at Moulton Heights which lies to the north of the Northampton MUA and to the north west of the village of Moulton.

The application is submitted in outline form to District Council as the determining local planning authority, with appearance, landscaping, access, layout and scale reserved for future consideration. The proposal consists of the following level of development:

• Up to 1000 dwellings; including 100 residential/ nursing home provision • 40% Affordable homes • Up to 950 sq.m net of local retail and services provision in each village • 368 place Primary School • 7,500 sq.m Mixed Use development including employment, hotel, pub / restaurant and petrol filling station

This statement explains and considers the design of the development and should be read in conjunction with the planning report that accompanies this application. The planning report discusses the planning issues arising from the development and assesses the proposals’ accordance with the Development Plan having regard to other material considerations, the most notable of which is national planning policy and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG.) marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 04

2.0 Context

East Midlands Location 01 2.1 East Midlands Region

The site considered in this report lies to the north of Moulton Village in the of Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

The site is 73 miles from London via M1and the nearest airports are Birmingham and Luton. East Midlands

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Luton M1

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2.2 Northamptonshire and its growth 01 Lincolnshire 02 Northamptonshire has an estimated total population of Leicester 629,000 (2011 census). Rutland Peterborough Northamptonshire forms part of the Milton Keynes and Leicestershire South Midlands Growth area which also includes Milton M1 Corby Keynes, Aylesbury Vale and Bedfordshire. This area has Corby East been identified as an area which is due to have tens of M6 Northamptonshire thousands additional homes built between 2010-2020. Kettering Kettering

In North Northamptonshire (Boroughs of Corby, A14 Daventry District Kettering, Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire), Wellinborough A43 Rushden Wellingborough over 52,000 homes are planned or newly-built Warwickshire Daventry and 47,000 new jobs are also planned. In West Northampton Bedfordshire Northampton Northamptonshire (boroughs of Northampton, Daventry M40 and South Northamptonshire), over 48,000 homes are planned or newly-built and 37,000 new jobs are planned. Towester South Northamptonshire Milton Keynes For further details refer to the separate Planning Statement. Brackley Buckinghamshire A1

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01 Northamptonshire and its infrastructure 02 Northamptonshire’s Districts HOUSING GROWTH IN MOULTON Heights’ is also under consideration with a potential application coming forward during 2014 for an Housing Predictions additional XXXX houses, although this is subject to a The map on page XXX and table on page XXX provide review by the Joint Planning an estimate of the developments currently being Unit (WNJPU). The results of the Joint Core Strategy considered in Moulton Parish where planning (JCS) are due in 2014. applications are being prepared, in-progress or have been approved. The total shows XXXX new homes are Appendix XXXX shows the revised housing currently being planned within the Moulton area. development numbers for the Moulton and Overstone area, including the Moulton Heights SUE. A second proposed ‘Sustainable Urban Expansion’ area or SUE to the north of Moulton called ‘Moulton

Development Name House Total 1 bed 2 bed 3 bed 4 bed 5 bed Developer Alibone Close 16 0 16 0 0 0 Gayton Retirement Boughton Road 32 0 6 6 20 0 David Wilson Sandy Hill Lane 145 0 16 75 36 18 Taylor Wimpey Northampton Lane North 145 4 45 47 43 6 Redrow Sandy Hill Lane 2 27 0 6 16 5 0 Taylor Wimpey Boughton Road 70 0 16 35 13 6 Salisbury Landscapes Marsh Spinney 85 0 9 44 21 11 Roundhill Boughton Road 2 56 0 10 16 26 4 David Wilson 2 marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire Boughton Road 125 0 14 65 3106 16 Hallam Land Overstone Leys - SUE - Moulton Parish 200 10 20 98 47 25 Barratt Strategic Moulton Heights - SUE - Moulton Parish 1000 0 110 517 248 125 Portfutures Overstone Green 1500 0 166 776 372 186 Portfutures Overstone Leys - SUE - Overstone Parish 1800 90 176 886 425 223 Barratt Strategic Totals 5247 104 610 2581 1287 620

2.3 North of Northampton Town 01 A significant component of the county’s growth is to be provided to the north of the Northampton town, around the villages of Moulton and Overstone. This will see a number of major residential, employment and community facility developments in the area. The current proposals are complementary to this growth strategy, as well as being robust in themselves when considered in isolation.

The proposals promote the delivery of a number of infrastructure and community benefits:

• The creation of a “green relief road” for Moulton Village, connecting the A43 in the east to Moulton College in the west, and thereby contributing significantly to the alleviation of chronic traffic congestion with the historic core of the village. This feature cannot be delivered by other planned developments.

• Making a contribution to the targeted growth in dwelling numbers in an attractive manner which respects the character of the surroundings

• Making a generous contribution to green infrastructure by way of public open space

• Integration with and development of the public Parish Boundary Overstone Parish

transport strategy through the promotion of bus Moulton Parish and cycle routes, linking the new communities to a Northampton

strategic Kettering to Northampton public transport © Crown copyright and database rights 2011 Ordnance Survey 100023735. corridor Housing Developments - Moulton September 2014 Moulton/Overstone Parish • Facilitating the delivery of community facilities both within the new settlements and on reserved land adjacent 2014 - 2029 | moulton neighbourhood development plan | 01 Housing Development to the north of Northampton Town [13] Extract from page13 Moulton Neighbourhood Development Plan marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 07

3.0 The Site

3.1 Site Location 01 02 Moulton Heights is situated on the northern edge of Northampton and on the western side of the A43. The site is to the very east of Daventry District and lies CP approximately 5 miles from Northampton town centre. The village of Moulton lies immediately to the south and the village of Overstone and Overstone Park lie to the Daventry District east. Moulton Overtone Moulton CP Daventry Northampton The site sits within a Transport Triangle being served by Town the A43 along its easterly boundary, the M1 to the west and the A14 along the North. The Site Overtone CP

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3.0 The Site

3.2 Parish Boundaries The site straddles the Parishes of Moulton and Overstone. Moulton Parish has a population of 3454 Census and Overstone Parish has a population of 741 according to the 2011 census. Holcot

The Moulton Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, led by the Parish Council and in consultation with the local community have produced a Neighbourhood Development Plan, and a Village Design Statement (VDS) has also been prepared by the Parish Council who have coordinated the input from various village organisations, including the local Environment Group and History Society. Moulton Site

Moulton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2014 - 2029 Moulton Draft for Public Consultation PT M T HA VillageOR Overstone O F N O R E ART H

IN THE HEART OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE VILLAGE DESIGN Produced by Moulton Parish Council STATEMENT Our Community – Our Decisions

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3.0 The Site

3.3 Application Site and Land Ownership

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3.0 The Site

3.5 Site Context 01 02 The site is located approximately 1km north of Moulton Village Centre. Moulton lies 5 miles north of Northampton. It was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086 and the remains of two Roman villas have been found.

Moulton’s Village Development Plan describes the history of the area in some detail and the following information is sourced from the document.

A considerable proportion of the building stock reflects the skills of the local craftsmen once in the area including roof thatchers and stonemasons. A brickworks 03 that is no longer in production opened in the mid 19th Century producing red bricks and tiles for roofing and flooring. Pages Brook

The historic core of the village is built on a figure of eight street pattern which lies on the higher ground to the Church south of Pages Brook.

The settlement is focused around the Parish Church, the Grade 1 listed St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s and many 02 of the houses and cottages in this area were built in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the late 19th century and early 20th century a small number of buildings were added close to the central core but it was in the mid 20th century that there was considerable new build in the village.

The village itself is well served by a full range of services and community infrastructure, including primary and secondary schools within the centre of the village, shops, theatre, post office, public houses, pharmacy, library, doctor’s surgery, village hall and sports facilities. 01 Moulton Village Centre Buildings 02 St.Peter’s & St.Paul’s Church - Moulton Village Design Statement Extracted from Moulton Village Design Statement 03 ‘Figure of Eight’ layout at the village’s core marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 12

Holcot Village Water 3.5 Site Context Continued The site comprises a number of open fields in mixed agricultural use and sub-divided by mature hedgerows. It also contains a number of small woodland blocks / copses and small waterways run south through the site connecting to the larger watercourse of Pages Brook that flows to the west. (Site details will be covered in section 3.6 Site Characteristics).

Open countryside lies to the east, north and west. Sywell Moulton College lies to the west of the site. Aerodrome A43 Industrial Two large industrial estates; Round Spinney and Estate Moulton Industrial Estates lie to the south whilst Sywell Aerodrome / Industrial Estate lies to the north east of Overstone Village. The Site The site is not subject to any landscape designations, but areas to the south of Moulton are designated as green wedge and rural access areas. Moulton College Other important features in the area to note are: Overstone Village • The site does not contain any statutorily designated ecology sites. Pitsford Water located to the north of Moulton Village the site is an SSSI. • The village of Moulton itself has a large Conservation Area in its centre. • Pitsford and Boughton, also in proximity to the site, Green Wedge have Conservation Areas Green Wedge • 2 no. scheduled ancient monuments (SAMs) nearby Green Wedge and a historic park and garden. • There are also a large number of listed buildings in the area including the Grade 1 listed church in Moulton Village. Round Spinney Moulton Industrial Estate Industrial Estate marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 13

3.6 Site Characteristics 01 03 Water courses

Pages Brook rises to the north east of Overstove Grange 120.0 Farm, passes through Marsh Spinney before entering Overstone Grange Moulton Village.

“This stream valley contributes to the rolling nature of the surrounding countryside and provides a special wildlife 110.0 environment.” Extract taken from Moulton Village Design Statement.

Pages Brook A second watercourse runs through the site from north 100.0 109.0 to south before entering into Brooks Page at Marsh Spinney.

Vegetation Patterns Moulton Village approx 102.0-103.0 The site and surrounding area has well established geometric hedgerows with distinctive linear trees forms 02 04 and woodland including Marsh Spinney.

Overstone Grange Topography The predominant character of the site is of rolling hills sloping southwards towards Moulton Village. The site’s Boughton Fair Lane highest point is at the junction of Holcot Road and Boughton Fair Lane and slopes approx 18m at this point to its southern boundary. The slopes provide vantage PROW points for views to Moulton and the countryside beyond. Road Holcot Hog Hole Spinney

Access Marsh Spinney

The site is bordered by the A43 to the east and Holcot A43 Road to the west. There is an existing PROW across the site running from Overstone Grange in a SW direction.

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3.6 Site Characteristics 01 Utilities Surveys have found that the site benefits from utilities and services located on or near to the proposed development and these include gas, electric, telecommunications and water networks.

The gas main with its easements have been identified as constraints in the emerging masterplan which require a specific design response. Further technical work and viability appraisal will be required going forward to assess relocation and/or diversion in support of the Moutlon Heights development.

The gas mains pipe which runs on the east -west axis from the direction of Sywell Aerodrome / Industrial Estate and through the south of Moulton Heights has a maintenance easement of 10ft either side of its 20ft strip.

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4.0 Design Strategy and Proposals Holcot

4.1 Design Objectives 01 The principle objective informing the design of the masterplan is to achieve a high quality development that is distinctive and attractive in its own terms whilst still being carefully and inextricably linked to its surroundings. Open Green Space In this way the development will accommodate part of the growth required in a way which will enhance rather than detract from the unique characteristics of the local area. This objective dictates the following key aspects of Site Site the proposals: J C view to Moulton • Splitting the development into two distinct “villages” Sch. to echo the scale, form and character of local settlements Site • Creating a generous landscape setting to separate G Mixed Use the villages from one another and from existing settlements, principally Moulton Moulton College Site Open Green Space B • Allowing the new villages to be shaped by their setting: topography, landscape features, archaeology, terrain

view to Moulton to view Future school A43 / leisure • Establishing a pattern of development that promotes quirkiness and informality, with distinctive village

centres and an emphasis on the relationship to the Road Holcot landscape setting

• Allowing for local services and employment PROW opportunities, while also promoting connectivity to the surrounding area

Moulton Village

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“Garden cities are communities where future generations will live, work, have children, grow up and grow old.” Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

4.2 Design Guides/ References/ Precedents 01 04 The proposals are inspired by the principles of the Garden City movement.

The Garden City movement of the early 20th century is now rightly regarded as a high point in the development of urban design principles. Promoted by enlightened industrialists and academics, it saw the creation of a wide range of settlements, whether distinct new towns in the case of Letchworth or suburbs such as Bourneville and Hampstead, but all characterized by an emphasis on creating high quality homes that people would positively benefit from living in. The success of the movement is shown by the fact that these developments remain extremely popular to this day. Key elements of the typical Garden City or Village are

• Relatively low density housing • Strong sense of place, promoting a clear community spirit 02 03 05 • High quality, consistent architecture, often low key but also quirky and characterful • Generous allocation of both public and private green space • Planned relationships to transport infrastructure, employment opportunities and local facilities

Each of these features is represented in the current masterplan.

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4.2 Design Guides/ References/ Precedents The design team has also found inspiration in the work being carried out by the people of Moulton in “Moulton: A sustainable, vibrant, lively community with an the preparation of their Village Design Guide and Neighbourhood Development Plan. Key components of aim to keep and improve what is good about this area, whilst this work are as follows: embracing the positive things that development can bring, • facilitate a lively, diverse village identity to underpin but ensuring protection for residents’ quality of life and that the thriving community and ensure day to day services to enable the social and recreational needs improvements are shared by all.” of the population to be satisfied whilst protecting and Extract from Moulton Neighbourhood Development Plan enhancing the open spaces, adjacent countryside and green infrastructure; • ensure new development contributes to the provision of the necessary infrastructure improvements, enhances the present built environment and with suitable physical separation from the present village enclosure with open areas, woodland planting and networks of footpaths and cycleways; • actively reduce traffic congestion and pollution within the village; • improve and enhance the local street scenes and protect the environment of the local countryside; • conserve and further promote the heritage assets of the community, not only of the built environment but also human activities; • ensure Moulton remains attractive to residents and visitors; • continue to act as a centre for the surrounding area, not just residents. marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 19

Existing PROW 4.3 Access - Wider transport Strategy Primary access into the site is obtained from the A43, Full details of the transport implications of the at a shared junction with Overstone Leys. Secondary development are found in Chapter E of the access to the site is obtained from Holcot lane. accompanying Environmental Report, however the key ss components that have informed the development of the An existing PROW is located within the site, which ypa est b rth w masterplan are outlined here. links Moulton village to Holcot village in the north and to f no nt o Overstone Leys to the east. This has been integrated me lign * There are three main highways issues. into the masterplan as an upgraded pedestrian and cycle al a tion link as a part of the wide movement network for Moulton No • The A43 is the principal connection between Heights. Further footpaths will be created increasing Northampton and Kettering and its improvement is access to the wider open space. seen as a fundamental requirement. The dualling of Relief Road this road from Round Spinney to the Holcot Road * junction is envisaged as an essential component The Site of the SUE, and the Moulton Heights proposals accommodate this. Realignment of A43 shown indicatively • Moulton Village itself is chronically congested in the Moulton morning and evening peak and there is a desperate College * need to alleviate this. The Moulton Heights proposals present a unique opportunity to help to address this situation in that the main highway artery Overstone serving the new development will double up as a local relief road which will allow a significant amount Moulton of this peak traffic volume to be diverted around the * village centre.

• There is a long-standing aspiration to create a northern by-pass for Northampton which Existing PROW * would notionally run somewhere to the north of the application site. The proposals in no way Relief Road compromise the delivery of this aspiration. Dualled A43 Round Spinney

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4.4 Design Strategy Diagram

Housing

Housing density low high

Proposed Archaeological findings / Primary public green spaces School

Existing Hedgerows Retained Village Centre Retail buildings

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Public transport hub Point Green Corridor Green

Existing tree lines / hedgerows Mixed Use Realignment of A43 shown indicatively

Existing PROW potential water feature & balancing pond

Main pedestrian route Mixed Use Moulton College Relief Road Proposed Leisure Centre Site

Key Vehicular routes Proposed Secondary School Site ownership boundary Site

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B1 Hospital Extension Area Sywell Aerodrome

Norther n exte nt o f M ou lto n H 4.5 Design Development e Proposed Highway 01 ig 03 h ts a The proposals have evolved in stages over a number of years s improvements p e r S in response to various reports. e p t 2 0 1 3 P Moulton College u b Bus Route Initial masterplanning work was undertaken by Nathaniel lic C B1 o n Lichfield & Partners (NLP) in 2012 to support discussions with su lta tio Moulton and Overstone Parish Councils and local stakeholders. n This resulted in the commencement of Neighbourhood Development Plan preparation aligned to the benefits to be derived from a development at Moulton heights. DDC Sywell

A significant body of work was carried out by urban design BCW consultants Define resulting in the submission of a strategic proposal as part of the NWJCS process in 2013. This work covered the wider proposals for Northampton’s north-west expansion, includingEXISTING the Overstone GAS MAIN Leys, Overstone Green and Sywell Road Roundhill Arc schemes. ThePotential current proposals cemetery build upon the principles established by expansionthis work. land 02 04 Pitsford Road Cowpasture Spinney The scope of the proposals has been significantly reduced, Innovation Centre from 2000 dwelling to up to 1000 reflecting concerns about the Marsh Spinney impact of the larger proposal. Road Holcot Countess Manor Overstone Since being appointed in September 2014, MCa have Overstone Leys developed the masterplan through a series of iterations to Moulton Overstone Road result in the current evolution contained in this Statement. This process includes the public exhibition carried out in Moulton on Ashley Lane 28 October 2014. While following theBoughton core principles establishedRoad at the outset, the proposals have been shaped in many subtle ways by the feedback received from the public and from other members of the projectPolicy team. For Area further EN10details please refer to Policy Area EN10 the accompanying Statement of Community Involvement. Billing Lane The proposals have also been developed in response to a wider landscape and visual assessment, with a landscape structure that is designed to reinforce and enhance the pattern 01 Extract from Define masterplan 03 Masterplan responds to archaeological finds and frames key views to Moulton Northampton Lane A43 of fields and woodlands Policywithin the countrysideArea EN11 to the north of 02 First Iteration by MCa, establishing key connections 04 Masterplan as presented at the Public Consultation Moulton. This positive landscape framework is described in section 4.11. DDC

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4.6 Illustrative Masterplan

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4.8 Development Typology 02 The masterplan incorporates a variety of development typologies to promote a varied and vibrant range of accommodation and to respond to the various constraints and opportunities presented by the site.

These typologies range from the village centres, where density is highest, to the edge of the new settlements, where a much softer urban form is appropriate. In all cases, the development is softened by the integration and 01 enhancement of existing landscape features such as the copses, hedgerows and water features, as well as the open swards arising from the preservation of the principal areas of archaeological interest.

Fundamental to this concept is the adoption of a clear rural edge village centre strategy for the hierarchy of the internal road network, which will promote appropriate solutions to the highway 03 04 05 infrastructure at various points within the development.

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4.9 Business / Mixed Use Zone 01 02 The masterplan incorporates a zone of mixed commercial uses adjacent to the principal access point on the A43 corridor.

The location is specifically chosen for its prominence on the main highway corridor, promoting accessibility for the employment and leisure uses in the wider context. The zone is linked to the new settlements via the proposed footpath and cycle way network, and also sits on the public transport corridor.

Immediately adjacent to the new junction on the A43 are sites for a hotel, a pub/restaurant, and a petrol filling station, all uses highly appropriate to such a high visibility location. Adjacent to these is a business zone comprising a range of units suitable for a variety of B1, B2 and B8 uses. These are arranged to create their own distinctive setting, with generous open space for parking, logistics and landscaping, and well screened from more sensitive uses nearby and to limit their visual impact in the broader landscape context

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4.10 Primary School 01 02 At this stage, we have approximated the size of primary school required for the population of the two villages based on Census material available for Northamptonshire.

The average household size in 2011 was the national Primary average of 2.4. Based on 1000 homes, this equates to a School population of 2400.

5.5% of the population is 0-4, 5.75 % is 5-9 and it is estimated that 3% are of the age 10-11.

The school is estimated to need to accommodate 368 children including nursery which equates to 15% of the population Using ‘Area guidelines for mainstream schools- Building Bulletin 103-June 2014’, this equates to 03 04 a building area of 1860m2 and the site designated for the primary school is 15,000m2

03 Extract of Daventry 2011 Census Information. Source 01 Indicative layout of primary school http://www.northamptonshireobservatory.org.uk/docs/ 04 Extract from Area guidelines for mainstream schools - docCensus2011BulletinFirstRelease120730150751.pdf 02 Artist’s impression of primary school Building Bulletin 103 - June 2014 marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 34

4.11 Landscape Structure infrastructure for the development but also provide 01 The valley between the two villages and an extensive area valuable landscape and biodiversity features. This new of land to the south of the new development will become country parkland will be a new accessible green space informal natural greenspace, with open access for all. It and recreational resource for both settlements and will is adjacent to the new primary school and the children provide a soft, rural landscape transition to the small- will have open access to an extensive countryside park. scale, mixed farmland on the northern fringes of Moulton. This landscape will be a mosaic of meadow, mown grass, woodland and wetland areas which provides a diverse Existing hedgerows and hedgerow trees within the range of spaces for relaxed country walks, children’s play development contribute to the rural character of the and more formal sports, as well as valuable linked wildlife village landscape. Within the villages, a series of three habitats which increase the biodiversity of the site. village greens provide a focus for community activities and children’s play. The largest green, which is the site Existing copses, significant individual trees and of a Romano-British settlement in the eastern part of hedgerows are retained and used to define the the site, has a natural meadow character which will feel boundaries between zones of development and access like a remnant historic landscape and ensure minimal routes through and between the new neighbourhoods. A disturbance to the ground features. The play equipment broad zone of meadow and wet grassland along the lower in this location might be designed to reflect the character slopes to the south of the site will link the upper fringes of and form of the underlying archaeological site. 02 Page’s Brook Valley with the minor valley of a tributary to the west of the site which connects to the Local Wildlife Site at Hog Hole Spinney. On the drier land upslope towards the two villages, the pattern of woodlands and copses is shaped and aligned to define subtle variations in the landform and reinforces the rolling landform of the slopes leading up to the elevated Sywell Plateau to the north of Moulton.

The meadow, woodland and wet grassland landscape to the south of Moulton Heights will provide an attractive countryside landscape setting for both Moulton Heights and the village of Moulton. The wet grasslands have the potential to contribute to the sustainable drainage

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4.11 Landscape Strategy provide views to and from the residential areas, with new Wider Landscape Context houses partially visible in some locations. Blocks of new Holcot The existing landscape pattern of the farmland on the offsite woodland planting are designed to integrate the rolling slopes of Sywell Plateau is extended and enhanced new Relief Road within the landscape of the farmland Pitsford Water Sywell Road through the network of hedgerows, woodlands and slopes so that it is perceived as an integrated part of the copses which ‘knit’ the Moulton Heights development countryside rather than as a visible line. The rhythmic into the surrounding countryside. New hedgerows and sequence of tree and woodland planting along the road hedgerow trees will integrate the new landscape pattern will create an attractive sequence of views from this road. with the existing hedgerow network and key north- south hedgerows will be retained to run through the development. Woodland planting is shaped to emphasise subtle variations in topography, defining the minor valley Holcot Road between the two villages and the alignment of the upper Pitsford

Page’s Brook valley. Overall, the new woodlands, copses A43 and hedgerows will create a stronger sense of enclosure Overstone Grange within the immediate landscape setting to Moulton.

Sywell Local farmland landscapes in the area typically have a Moulton College pattern of large arable fields on elevated land and pasture in smaller fields on sloping land. This characteristic pattern will be enhanced at Moulton Heights where the Pitsford Road traditional small-scale meadow and woodland landscapes of the lower Page’s Brook Valley will extend further upslope and subtle variations in landscape pattern will more strongly reflect local landform.

Overstone The two villages are scaled to fit within the overall Moulton pattern of the large arable fields within this area. It would not be appropriate for a new village development on a Overstone Park relatively elevated rural site to be completely enclosed by new woodland planting and the landscape of the new development at Moulton Heights is designed to

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4.12 Connections 01 A mix of surfaced paths and informal cut grass pathways through meadows will follow desire lines between the new neighbourhoods and between Moulton Heights and the village of Mouton (potentially via the new leisure centre and secondary school). The network of paths builds on and extends the existing network of public rights of way, providing sustainable connections between the settlements and surrounding countryside. A new surfaced path, constructed alongside Holcot Road (on Highways land) will provide a safe off-road all season connection between Moulton and Moulton Heights.

At a broader scale, the landscape along the A43 corridor will be enhanced to provide a positive gateway to Moulton, with new woodland planting designed to extend and reinforce the existing pattern of woodlands and field hedgerows. framed elevated views to Moulton and church

The new development pattern has been arranged to frame distant views, including views to the local landmark of Moulton Parish Church, which is visible from several framed elevated view from vantage points. The new landscape features – wetlands, A43 to Moulton and church specimen trees, avenues and copses - within and around the development are also a focus for local views within the new development.

view to marsh spinney and view from village centre across archaeological site water feature to potential school and leisure site

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4.13 Community Facilities 01 02 The proposals include for a variety of commercial and community uses at the heart of each of the twin settlements. As well as the primary school, there will be 950 sq.m net of commercial space suitable for retail, banking, food and beverage, or professional services provision in each village. There is also provision for a small village hall and band stand / market place.

The masterplan has also been conceived in a way that path allows for the incorporation of a new secondary school PROW and a major leisure centre, should such facilities be required. Although not forming part of this application, these uses would be accommodated on land within the School applicant’s control to the south east of the application site. Leisure Highway infrastructure has been configured within the Centre scheme to allow the seamless delivery of either or both of these components in the future. path 03 The location of these facilities is carefully considered to Playing place them at a strategic location, close to the A43 for Fields ease of access, but also in a position that can readily be accessed on foot and by cycle from both Moulton Village PROW and the Moulton Heights development.

The secondary school is envisioned to be a 2-3 storey building to accommodate 1500 students plus sixth form allocation of 250.

The leisure centre proposal responds to Daventry District Council’s declared requirement for such a facility in the east of the district, and meets their outline brief in terms of accommodation. It also provides for a wide range of outdoor sports facilities, some or all of which could be shared with the secondary school. 01 Extract of future masterplan showing possible layout of school 02 Proposed plans of leisure facility and leisure facilities 03 Artist’s impression of leisure facility marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 41

4.14 Architectural Style Whilst all matters relating to detailed design are to be reserved at this stage, it is envisaged that the development of individual house types and buildings generally will be based on the principles set out in the Moulton Village design guide.

This will promote a high level of design quality and the careful selection of materials and architectural styles and motifs that are appropriate to the local vernacular and context. At the same time, it is important to avoid pastiche, and the development therefore needs to incorporate the best of the present without ignoring the past. marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 42

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6.0 Sustainability Statement

The site’s sustainability credentials and sustainability In terms of healthy living and well-being, the proposed measures are set out in the accompanying development will: Environemental Statement. However the key aspects • Incorporate a well-designed layout providing that impact on the development of the masterplan are recreation and exercise space for new and existing summarized as follows. residents; • Promote walking and cycling to destinations using It is envisaged that the residential units will achieve new and existing foot and cycle links; Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) Level 4, while non- • Provide multifunctional green spaces through a well- residential elements will seek to achieve a BREEAM connected green network that is easily accessible to rating of ‘Very Good’, as well as meeting or exceeding all; Building Regulations across the site. Each component • Enhance biodiversity by retaining existing trees, of the development will be subject to appropriate hedgerows and vegetation where possible on site assessment procedures as the detailed design evolves to and integrate these within a new green infrastructure make sure that these criteria are met. network. . A high quality of design throughout the development will help to promote respect towards the environment and increase the overall sustainability benefits of the site. This will cover such aspects as CO2 reduction targets, water consumption, waste management, and sustainable transport.

The development presents an excellent opportunity to facilitate sustainable development and sustainable living through the inclusion of new, local services and community facilities within dedicated village centres; the opportunity to design new infrastructure which encourages safe cycling and walking within and adjacent to the site, and the provision of new Public Transport Hubs within each village, the commercial development zone and future off-site community uses. marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 46

7. 0 Equality/ Lifetime Housing 8.0 Security / Privacy

The proposals incorporate a wide range of Care has been taken throughout the design process to accommodation types with the express purpose of ensure that an environment is created that will reduce building a balanced community, accessible to all. The mix crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime, without of housing types is based on the evidence base prepared resorting to the creation of a “fortress mentality”. by Daventry District Council, and incorporates some 40% Careful design and layout of the new development affordable units. In addition, provision has been made will help to make crime more difficult to commit and for residential care units, strategically located at village increase the risk of detection for potential offenders. The centres, thereby fulfilling an important role in allowing for approach to security measures is part of a balanced all age ranges. The development will also incorporate an design approach which addresses the visual quality of the appropriate level of residential units designed to Lifetime buildings as well as its security. Homes standards. The layout of the development incorporates natural surveillance of external space and avoids areas which Total 1000 homes do not benefit from casual overlooking. In particular the streets will benefit from the layout of the houses C1 900 Homes C2 100 Homes where kitchens or living rooms overlook the streets and courtyards are visible from windows on first and second C1 Home Breakdown Open Market 540 (60%) Affordable 360(40%) Total floors. House Size Percentage Total Percentage Total 1 bed 5% 27 30% 108 135 The provision of individual access onto public places 2 bed 20% 108 30% 108 216 ensures that the street scene is reinforced with life and 3 bed 45% 243 35% 126 369 activity and does not “fall dead” in the evening. 4 bed 25% 135 5% 18 153 5+ bed 5% 27 0% 0 27 Individual properties will have dedicated private open 900 space suitably screened to promote privacy. Design of these private boundaries will be carefully considered to ensure appropriate use of materials – for example stone walling in prominent locations – and also to avoid excessive use of close-boarded fencing where this will conflict with the need for more open aspects – for example on the fringes of the development where it abuts open space. marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 47

9.0 Access Statement 10.0 Summary

Whilst all matters relating to detailed design are to Resident parking will compromise a variety of solutions The proposals for Moulton Heights respond to a unique be reserved at this stage, it is envisaged that the appropriate to the typology, including both on- and opportunity to address the strategic demand for new development of individual house types and buildings off-street, courtyards and public parking areas. Parking homes in the wider Northamptonshire region in a manner generally will be based on the principle of inclusive numbers will be subject to detailed discussion as the which generates specific and meaningful benefits for local access. Therefore the proposals should ensure that all designs evolve to the next stage. Accessible bays will be residents. internal and external areas and all public and private provided in close proximity to designated Lifetime Homes spaces of the proposed development can be accessed houses and apartments, and adjacent to public spaces The proposals dovetail with other schemes likely to come by people with disabilities. To this end, reference will and buildings. forward in the immediate vicinity and also make provision be made in preparing detailed designs to best practice for the introduction of a range of other community documents such as As regards external lighting and materials, the proposals assets, should these be required in the future. They also will reflect good practice and ensure that surface finishes represent a coherent and robust solution to the challenge • Building Regulations Approved Document Part M and and lighting provide ease of mobility, incorporate safety in of accommodating new development in a sensitive and Part B use and contrast in colour and texture to denote hazards well considered manner when viewed in isolation. • British Standard 8300: 2001 Design of Buildings and aid comprehension. and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled If executed with care, and in accordance with the people Entrance doors to dwellings and all other public and principles set out in this masterplan, the proposals will • Lifetime Homes Standards private spaces shall be at least 1000mm door sets with deliver a new development which will be a positive asset • Housing Association Corporation Wheelchair level entrance thresholds into the buildings. All floors of to the area. Standards apartment buildings will be served by lifts, which can be • Department for Transport (2001) Inclusive Mobility: accessed by residents and visitors with disabilities A guide to best practice on access to pedestrian and transport infrastructure • Penton, John H. (1999) The Disability Discrimination Act: Inclusion, a workbook for building owners, facilities managers and architects. RIBA Publications

Although the topography of the site is not flat, the careful layout of buildings in relation to contours will ensure wherever possible that level access is achieved. All proposed footpaths are at least 2m wide and dropped kerbs and tactile paving will be provided in line with good practice. marchini curran associates Moulton Heights, Northamptonshire 48

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