Pringle Homes Proposed Residential Development at Longsight Road, Langho, , BB6 8AD Design Statement September 2018 Pringle Homes – Longsight Road, Langho, Clitheroe, BB6 8AD Design Statement – September 2018

Contents 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Design 2.1 The Process 2.2 Use 2.3 Amount 2.4 Layout 2.5 Scale 2.6 Landscaping 2.7 Appearance

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1.0 Introduction This Design Statement has been produced by LMP Architectural Consultants on behalf of the client, Pringle Homes, in support of a full planning application for a proposed residential development at Longsight Road, Langho, Clitheroe, BB6 8AD. This document illustrates the evolutionary design process leading towards the finalised proposals which form the basis of the planning application. The statement has been written in line with the document ‘Design and Access Statements – How to Write, Read and Use Them’ (CABE, 2007) and is categorised into the following sections;

• The Process – How the physical characteristics of the scheme have been informed by a rigorous process.

• Use – What buildings and spaces will be used for.

• Amount – How much would be built on the site.

• Layout – How the buildings and public and private spaces will be arranged on the site, and the relationship between them.

• Scale – How big the buildings and spaces would be (their height, width and length).

• Landscaping – How open spaces will be treated to enhance and protect the character of a place.

• Appearance – What the building and spaces will look like, for example, building materials and architectural details.

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location with the introduction of low density, high quality housing 2.0 Design with a focus upon appropriate aesthetics and public open space. 2.1 The Process The site is located within the small rural village of Langho, approximately 8km to the north of in the . Looking further afield, the city of Preston lies 20km to the West and Burnley is sited 20km to the east. 2.1.1 Assessment Physical The proposed site extends to an area of 5.40ha (13.35 acres) and consists of a land which is currently used for agricultural purposes such as livestock grazing. Within the site, there are no notable landscape features beyond the open grassland and two established trees. The Planning Statement that accompanied the previous Approval of Reserved Matters application describes the existing boundaries; ‘The site is bounded by a railway line to the south and the A59 Longsight road to the north. To the east is Road and the rear boundary of properties along this road, further agricultural fields are located to the west. The curtilage of a large detached property is located to the north west of the site, fronting Longsight Road’ (Maybern, 2018).

Social The site is currently used for agricultural purposes but now has the benefit of planning approval for 18 detached dwellings (3/2015/0010 & 3/2018/0392). The proposed change of use to residential purposes will likely be welcomed as the proposals act to fulfil the much needed local housing needs whilst respecting the sensitive Aerial image highlighting the proposed site boundary

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Economic • Loss of agricultural land. • Adjacent to railway line The change of use for the proposed site to residential will introduce Opportunities additional expenditure into the local area and an increase in Council Tax funding from the new residents. Furthermore, the build process • Integrated landscaping scheme with public open space to will create work opportunities for local tradesman alongside a promote a sense of place and enhance community. financial injection for the area. • Delivery of much-needed affordable housing for the community. Planning Policy • Potential for new pedestrian link through the development to Planning policies are outlined in the accompanying ‘Planning Langho. Statement‘ submitted as part of this application. • New outward facing residential edge provides interface with Longsight Road and compliments existing building fabric. Involvement

The application has been submitted following a successful Threats Application for Reserved Matters Approval for 18 dwellings and • associated landscaping and works which illustrated ‘the Council’s Nuisance from A59 Longsight Road. view towards development in this location is favourable and is Design supported by relevant local and national planning policy and guidance’ (Maybern, 2018). The northern boundary of the site forms a frontage with the A59 Longsight Road and should be considered as a key visual interface Evaluation with the proposed buildings providing an opportunity to create an Strengths aesthetic focal point when viewed from the road. In addition, key buildings will be positioned at node points to provide • High quality design & materials to integrate within local area. focal points to primary vistas within the site. • Low density development to reflect surrounding properties. • Proximity to local facilities and amenities. The topography of the site allows a central spine road to be formed • Proximity to public transport and the wider highway network. which generates inwardly facing properties that creates a soft edge • Development set within open countryside and open spaces. to the boundaries whilst maximising security and surveillance for the • Gently sloping site. development. Weakness In addition, the introduction of key areas defined by arcs, circles and squares form distinguishable character areas that generate interest • Adjacent to busy A59 Longsight Road.

Page 5 Pringle Homes – Longsight Road, Langho, Clitheroe, BB6 8AD Design Statement – September 2018 throughout the site to ensure variation with defined identities to each area whilst enhancing the visual interest and appeal. The aforementioned soft edge ensures respectful consideration of the interface between the proposed development and the surrounding existing properties. This integration is further enhanced with the provision of footpath links from the proposed site to the adjacent Langho village. Provision for off-road car parking will be provided for all properties to meet and exceed the required minimum standards. These will take the form of driveways, parking spaces and substantial double garages. The employment of the Manual for Streets and Manual for Streets 2 methodologies ensures that traffic speeds are restricted and pedestrian movement is articulated through the site.

View across the site towards the A59 Longsight Road to the north

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2.2 Use The proposed site’s current agricultural use has been deemed superfluous as confirmed by the previously successful change of use application to residential purposes. With this in mind, it can be assumed that the proposed development is both sustainable and appropriate and can deliver economic and social benefits to the area. The addition to the residential built form will enhance the sense of community and bring economic and social benefits to the surrounding area where the existing agricultural land is replaced by a high quality, conscientiously designed and landscaped residential scheme. The proposed site layout has been designed to provide vehicular and pedestrian access for different and inclusive uses for all. Alongside the primary access point and footpaths, additional pedestrian links provide links to the surrounding area, it’s facilities and amenities.

View north towards Fell from A59 Longsight Road

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The new development will create opportunities for young families to 2.3 Amount move into the area and all potential new residents will introduce additional expenditure into the local area thereby supporting the With the aim of good residential design and with the previously local shops and amenities. identified constraints and opportunities in mind, the proposed site is a residential development that features 42 new The increase of Council Tax funding and the boost in population will dwellings. help to support the continued sustainability of the local area. Considering the foreseeable market conditions, the proposed mix of dwellings will enable the development to be immediately deliverable and meet the current and future housing needs. The density of the development equates to 7.78 plots/ha (3.15 plots/acre) with a mix of house types to provide for both market and affordable needs. 2.3.1 Schedule of Accommodation Affordable 3 bedroom bungalow 8 2 bedroom house 2 3 bedroom house 3 Affordable total 13

Market 4 bedroom bungalow 8 5 bedroom house 21 Market total 29

Total 42

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The aesthetic appeal of the house types are amplified further 2.4 Layout through their orientation within each character area, with feature crescents, circle formations and formal squares generating key The proposed site layout requires a new access point and spaces. Furthermore, complimentary boundary treatments, such as features a primary spine road which allows the dwellings to be drystone walls, partition hedgerows and Cheshire style railings inwardly facing which enhances security and surveillance define public and generous private spaces whilst providing visual whilst softening the boundaries. benefits. The new access to the site will utilise the design recently approved Interfaces with the adjacent properties and open countryside for the 18 detached dwellings (applications 3/2015/0010 & provide the key constraint on the site design and these have been 3/2018/0392). respected to ensure that the new development can be integrated The internal road network incorporates a series of focal points and within its surroundings. arced turns to control traffic speeds and reinforce pedestrian Substantial public open spaces enhances the sense of community priority. Off road parking is encouraged by the provision of adequate and provides amenity space whilst reflecting the low density nature driveways, parking spaces and substantial double garages. of the surrounding area. The layout has been developed with community safety in mind throughout the design process. As such, rear garden enclaves provide additional security to private amenity space whilst private driveways and car parking spaces are overlooked by surrounding properties further enhancing security surveillance. The footpath links to existing and surrounding areas and facilities will provide a safer and direct pedestrian route. The placement of properties along the site frontage that faces the A59 Longsight Road provides a key interface with the carriageway whilst being offset by a green frontage to minimise the visual and acoustic impact. The placement of a lodge style building in the north-east of the site provides a gatepost to the site entrance followed by key vistas throughout the site which are handled by the placement of focal buildings and introduction of dwellings with key features such as dual aspect house types.

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Proposed Site Layout

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2.5 Scale The existing adjoining built form, which predominantly comprises of two storey buildings, has been the key influence upon the scale and massing of the proposed development. The sensitive nature of the site location has also led to the introduction of some true bungalows and lodge dwellings that feature two storey’s with a lower ridge height to be sympathetic to the potential visual impact. The density of the site layout is reflective of the local area as properties are set within substantial front and rear gardens along an amorphous layout which reduces the visual impact of the scale of the built form. The scale of the dwellings in combination with their orientation ensures that the potential occupants are comfortable by maximising views and space from the front and rear aspects whilst density is minimised. Some of the dwellings will feature full height gables to their frontage to create vertical profiles and aesthetic interest.

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2.6 Landscaping The landscaping for the proposed development has been considered throughout the design process to ensure that the amenity spaces alongside the surface and material choices follow the evolutionary process in parallel with the site layout. The landscaping scheme has been designed to support the character and image of the local area with well defined spaces and a ‘soft edge’ where the development meets the site frontage and adjacent open countryside. The key aims of these defined areas is to support the safety, attractiveness and success of the proposed development where it’s occupants can rely upon clear definitions to inform residents of who can do what and where. As the proposed site layout features private spaces, the long-term maintenance and management will rely upon the occupants which enhances the sense of community and removes the need for external contractors beyond the upkeep of public open spaces which will be maintained by a management company. The purpose of the landscape design is to generate a sustainable and visually appealing replacement for the existing agricultural site which will enhance the local area and provide a safe pedestrian route through the development. It is imperative that the ‘materials used, the design of ramps, lighting and visual contrast’ (CABE, 2007) inform an inclusive access strategy to allow everyone to enjoy the spaces within the development.

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2.7 Appearance Character Area A – View Predominantly stone built dwellings forming an interface with the The form and visual grain of the immediate surroundings in the A59 Longsight Road, offset by a substantial green frontage and town of Langho and the Ribble Valley beyond will provide the open views across to Longridge Fell to reflect the built form of the fundamental foundations for the appearance of the proposed Ribble Valley. site. Character Area B – The Green As integration within the vicinity alongside the interaction with the Render fronted dwellings arc around a central open space to evoke adjacent countryside are key facets that underpin the design a sense of a traditional village green. choices for the proposed development, the proposed buildings aesthetic treatment and the density and amorphous layout is Character Area C – The Compass reflective of the local area. Although finalised details and materials will be submitted as part of this application, some examples taken A mixture of elevational treatments creates a sense of bespoke from the local area highlight the potential design influences moving dwellings encompassing a central public open space with footpaths forward and will form part of this section of the document. orientated to the cardinal directions. It is imperative that the longevity and durability of selected materials Character Area D – The Cottages and details are ensured to provide a consistent aesthetic throughout A cluster of lower profile dwellings behind three outwardly facing the developments lifetime. This can be established through the stone-built homes. The bungalows are accessed from a small selection of high quality, appropriate materials that are suitable for exclusive road and feature render gables to reflect traditional the development’s location and environment. Furthermore, cottages. architectural details should be designed and constructed to ensure their effectiveness and consistency. Character Area E – The Mews 2.7.1 Character Areas A grouping of render fronted, affordable semi-detached and The proposed site layout has been divided into five distinct terraced properties set in formal gardens with a mixture of hard and character areas to create individual parcels with a unique aesthetic soft landscaping features. treatment to both the dwellings themselves and their associated enclosures whilst generating a harmonious design approach for the development as a whole.

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Character Areas Plan

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Proposed Street Scenes

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