Built Heritage Assessment

In respect of Land at Parkview Farm Old Wokingham Road Bracknell RG40 3BX

On behalf of Berkeley Strategic Land

RPS CgMs Ref: JCH00121 March 2017, updated March 2018

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CONTENTS Pages

Prepared by: 1.0 Introduction 3

2.0 Legislative and Planning Policy Framework Victoria Brocksopp BA (Hons) MA 2.1 Legislation and National Planning Policy 4

2.2 National Planning Guidance 5

2.3 Local Planning Policy and Guidance 7

3.0 Architectural and Historical Appraisal

Authorised by: 3.1 Historical Development 8

3.2 Historic Map Progression 9 Duncan Hawkins BA (Hons), MSc, FSA, MCIfA 4.0 Assessment of Significance 4.1 Site Assessment 12 4.2 Statutorily Listed Buildings 13 Report Status: 5.0 Summary of Findings 17 FINAL

Appendices Appendix A: Statutory List Description RPS CgMs Ref: Appendix B: References

JCH00121

Issue Date:

March 2017, updated March 2018

The material presented in this report is confidential. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Berkeley Homes and shall not be distributed or made available to any other company or person without the knowledge and written consent of RPS CgMs.

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This Built Heritage Assessment has been researched and prepared by CgMs, part of the RPS Group, on behalf of Berkeley Strategic Land. It is intended to provide an overview of built heritage assets that could potentially be affected by development on this site, located at Parkview Farm, and henceforth referred to within this report as the ‘Site’ (Figure 1). It is further intended to assist Bracknell Forest Council through the provision of a detailed assessment of the Site, to inform their decision making process with regard to the Site’s potential allocation for development as part of emerging Local Plan (ref: BRA1). The Site (Figures 2 and 3) comprises a series of irregularly shaped fields in agricultural use and under pasture, bounded by established hedgerows and trees. The western boundary partly follows the line of Old Wokingham Road, with a small section of the eastern boundary abutting the driveway of Easthampstead Park (Grade II). The rest of the boundary following various irregular field boundaries. This Built Heritage Assessment provides an initial assessment of the built heritage assets within a 500m radius of the Site boundary, an area deemed Figure 1: Red line boundary of Site at Parkview Farm. Figure 3: View taken from the access road to Parkview Farm, looking to the north of the Site. to be of a proportionate scale considering the local landscape topography and nature of the emerging proposals for a residential scheme (no undue noise, vibration, odour etc). The Site itself contains no designated built heritage assets. The study area contains 7 listed buildings. These heritage assets have all been assessed in detail, including their heritage significance and respective settings, with a further evaluation of any contribution made by the Site to that significance. A Site visit was undertaken in March 2017 to inform this assessment. This report makes reference to the relevant legislative framework contained within the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, as well as national and local planning policy. In addition, relevant Historic England guidance has been consulted to inform the judgements made. It is further based upon the findings of detailed historical research, site visit, map studies and application of professional judgement.

Figure 2: View looking southwest from the bridleway that crosses the Site, as it enters the Site Figure 4: The Site lies near to Easthampstead Park, a Grade II listed building dating to c.1860. from the east.

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The current national policy system identifies, through the National Planning that is expected to run through the plan-making and decision-making conservation of heritage assets can make to sustainable communities, Policy Framework (NPPF), that applications should consider the potential process. Nonetheless, NPPF Paragraph 14 states that the presumption in including their economic vitality. impact of development upon ‘heritage assets’. This term includes: favour of sustainable development is applied unless certain specific policies In order to determine applications, NPPF Paragraph 128 states that LPAs designated heritage assets, which possess a statutory designation (for indicate that such development should be restricted; these include policies should require applicants to demonstrate the significance of any heritage example Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, and Registered Parks and protecting sites identified as: designated heritage assets; Areas of assets likely to be affected by development proposals, including the Gardens); and non-designated heritage assets, typically compiled by Local Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs); Sites of Special Scientific Interest contribution made to their setting. The level of detail provided should be Planning Authorities (LPAs) and incorporated into a Local List. (SSSIs); and the Green Belt. proportionate to each heritage assets’ significance and sufficient to The NPPF defines a heritage asset as: “A building, monument, site, place, understand what impact will be caused upon their significance. This is area or landscape identified as having a degree of significance meriting supported by NPPF Paragraph 129, which requires LPAs to take this Legislation consideration in planning decisions, because of its heritage interest”. The assessment into account when considering applications. definition of a heritage asset includes ‘designated’ heritage assets: “A Where any development may affect designated heritage assets, there is a NPPF Paragraphs 132-136 consider the impact of development proposals World Heritage Site, Scheduled Monument, Listed Building, Protected legislative framework to ensure proposed works are developed and upon the significance of a heritage asset. NPPF Paragraph 132 Wreck Site, Registered Park and Garden, Registered Battlefield or considered with due regard for their impact on the historic environment. emphasises the need for proportionality in decision-making and identifies Conservation Area designated under the relevant legislation”. In addition, This extends from primary legislation under the Planning (Listed Buildings that, when a development is proposed, the weight given to the conservation other ‘non-designated’ heritage assets identified by LPAs are included in a and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. The relevant legislation in this case of a heritage asset should be proportionate to its significance, with greater Local List. extends from Section 66 which states that special regard must be given by weight given to those assets of higher significance. NPPF Paragraph 134 the authority in the exercise of planning functions to the desirability of Section 7 Requiring Good Design reinforces the importance of good design states that, where less than substantial harm will be caused to a preserving or enhancing listed buildings and their setting. A particularly in achieving sustainable development, by ensuring the creation of inclusive designated heritage asset, the harm should be weighed against the public appropriate example of upholding S66 is in the case of West Coast and high quality places. NPPF Paragraph 58 affirms the need for new benefits of the development proposals, which include securing the heritage Energy’s proposal for five wind turbines to be installed within the setting of design to: function well and add to the quality of the area in which it is built; asset’s viable optimum use. establish a strong sense of place; and respond to local character and the Grade I listed Barnwell Manor, Northamptonshire. The National Trust advocated that the proposals would have an adverse impact upon the history, reflecting the built identity of the surrounding area. heritage asset’s setting and, reinforced by local opposition, the proposal Section 12 Conserving and Enhancing the Historic Environment contains was rejected by East Northamptonshire District Council in 2010. The NPPF Paragraphs 126-141, which relate to development proposals that developers won an appeal for four turbines, however, this was overturned have an effect upon the historic environment. Such policies provide the at the High Court. A subsequent Appeal to overturn the High Court ruling framework that LPAs need to refer to when setting out a strategy for the was dismissed in February 2014. conservation and enjoyment of the historic environment in their Local Plans. The NPPF advises LPAs to take into account the following points when National Planning Policy drawing up strategies for the conservation and enjoyment of the historic National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (Department of environment: Communities and Local Government (DCLG), March 2012)  The desirability of sustaining and enhancing the significance of A revised draft of the NPPF is currently out for consultation. The proposed heritage assets and preserving them in a viable use consistent with revisions to policies affecting built heritage are minimal, however, and their conservation; would not materially affect the findings of this report.  the wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits that The NPPF is the principal document that sets out the Government’s the conservation of the historic environment can bring; planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. It  the desirability of new development in making a positive contribution has been purposefully created to provide a framework within which LPAs to local character and distinctiveness; and and the local populace can produce their own distinctive Local and Neighbourhood Plans, respectively. Such Plans consequently reflect the  opportunities to draw on the contribution made by the historic needs and priorities of their communities. environment to the character of a place. When determining planning applications, the NPPF directs LPAs to apply These considerations should be taken into account when determining the presumption in favour of sustainable development; the ‘golden thread’ planning applications and, in addition, the positive contribution that

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2.2 NATIONAL PLANNING GUIDANCE

National Guidance are: aesthetic, evidential, communal and historical. The document Development Management Policies for the historic environment. It also emphasises that ‘considered change offers the potential to enhance and suggests that a heritage Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) in line Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) (DCLG) add value to places…it is the means by which each generation aspires to with NPPF Paragraph 153 can be a useful tool to amplify and elaborate on This guidance has been adopted in support of the NPPF. It reiterates the enrich the historic environment’ (Paragraph 25). the delivery of the positive heritage strategy in the Local Plan. importance of conserving heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance as a core planning principle. Overview: Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in GPA3: The Setting of Heritage Assets (Second Edition, It also states; conservation is an active process of maintenance and Planning December 2017) managing change, requiring a flexible and thoughtful approach. Furthermore, it highlights that neglect and decay of heritage assets is best In March 2015 Historic England (formerly English Heritage) withdrew the This advice note focuses on the management of change within the setting addressed through ensuring they remain in an active use that is consistent PPS5 Practice Guide document and replaced it with three Good Practice of heritage assets. This document replaces GPA3: The Setting of Heritage with their conservation. Advice in Planning Notes (GPAs): ‘GPA1: Local Plan Making’, ‘GPA2: Assets (July 2015) and the previously withdrawn Seeing History in the View Managing significance in Decision-Taking in the historic Environment’, and (English Heritage, 2011) in order to aid practitioners with the Key elements of the guidance relate to assessing harm. It states, an ‘GPA3: The Setting of Heritage Assets. A fourth document entitled ‘GPA4: implementation of national legislation, policies and guidance relating to the important consideration should be whether the proposed works adversely Enabling Development’ has yet to be adopted. setting of heritage assets found in the 1990 Act, the NPPF and PPG. The affect a key element of the heritage asset’s special architectural or historic guidance is largely a continuation of the philosophy and approach of the interest. Adding, ‘it is the degree of harm, rather than the scale of These GPAs provide supporting guidance relating to good conservation 2011 and 2015 documents and does not present a divergence in either the development that is to be assessed’. The level of ‘substantial harm’ is practice. The documents particularly focus on how good practice can be definition of setting or the way in which it should be assessed. stated to be a high bar that may not arise in many cases. Essentially, achieved through the principles included within national policy and whether a proposal causes substantial harm will be a judgment for the guidance. As such, the GPAs provide information on good practice to assist As with the NPPF the document defines setting as ‘the surroundings in decision taker, having regard to the circumstances of the case and the LPAs, planning and other consultants, owners, applicants and other which a heritage asset is experienced. Its extent is not fixed and may NPPF. interested parties when implementing policy found within the NPPF and change as the asset and its surroundings evolve’. Setting is also described PPG relating to the historic environment. as being a separate term to curtilage, character and context. The guidance Importantly, it is stated harm may arise from works to the asset or from emphasises that setting is not a heritage asset, nor a heritage designation, development within its setting. Setting is defined as ‘the surroundings in and that its importance lies in what it contributes to the significance of the which an asset is experienced, and may be more extensive than the heritage asset, or the ability to appreciate that significance. It also states curtilage’. A thorough assessment of the impact of proposals upon setting GPA1: The Historic Environment in Local Plans (March 2015) that elements of setting may make a positive, negative or neutral needs to take into account, and be proportionate to, the significance of the This document stresses the importance of formulating Local Plans that are contribution to the significance of the heritage asset. heritage asset and the degree to which proposed changes enhance or based on up-to-date and relevant evidence in relation to the economic, detract from that significance and the ability to appreciate it. social and environmental characteristics and prospects of an area, While setting is largely a visual term, with views considered to be an important consideration in any assessment of the contribution that setting Importantly, the guidance states that if ‘complete or partial loss of a including the historic environment, as set out by the NPPF. The document makes to the significance of an asset, and thus the way in which an asset heritage asset is justified, the aim should then be to capture and record the provides advice on how information in respect of the local historic evidence of the asset’s significance, and make the interpretation publically environment can be gathered, emphasising the importance of not only is experienced, setting also encompasses other environmental factors available.’ setting out known sites, but in understanding their value (i.e. significance). including noise, vibration and odour. Historical and cultural associations This evidence should be used to define a positive strategy for the historic may also form part of the asset’s setting, which can inform or enhance the environment and the formulation of a plan for the maintenance and use of significance of a heritage asset. Further clarification on this matter has Conservation Principles, Policies and Guidance (English heritage assets and for the delivery of development, including within their been provided by the High Court in relation to Steer v Secretary of State for setting, which will afford appropriate protection for the heritage asset(s) and Heritage, April 2008) Communities and Local Government and Others [2017] which stresses the make a positive contribution to local character and distinctiveness. potential importance and contribution of non-visual elements of setting. While primarily intended to ensure consistency in their own advice and Furthermore, the Local Plan can assist in ensuring that site allocations This document provides guidance on practical and proportionate decision guidance through the planning process, the document is commended to avoid harming the significance of heritage assets and their settings, whilst making with regards to the management of change within the setting of LPAs to ensure that all decisions about change affecting the historic providing the opportunity to ‘inform the nature of allocations so heritage assets. It is stated that the protection of the setting of a heritage environment are informed and sustainable. development responds to and reflects local character’. asset need not prevent change and that decisions relating to such issues This document was published in line with the philosophy of PPS5, yet Further information is given relating to cumulative impact, 106 agreements, need to be based on the nature, extent and level of the significance of a remains relevant with the NPPF and PPG, the emphasis placed upon the stating; ‘to support the delivery of the Plan’s heritage strategy it may be heritage asset, further weighing up the potential public benefits associated importance of understanding significance as a means to properly assess considered appropriate to include reference to the role of Section 106 with the proposals. It is further stated that changes within the setting of a the effects of change to heritage assets. Guidance within the document agreements in relation to heritage assets, particularly those at risk.’ It also heritage asset may have positive or neutral effects. describes a range of ‘heritage values’ that constitute a heritage asset’s advises on how the heritage policies within Local Plans should identify significance to be established systematically; the four main heritage values areas that are appropriate for development as well as defining specific

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2.2 NATIONAL PLANNING GUIDANCE

The document also states that the contribution made to the significance of process of site allocation may present opportunities to better reveal the heritage assets by their settings will vary depending on the nature of the historic environment. It sets out a five-step methodology which can assist in heritage asset and its setting, and that different heritage assets may have appropriate site selection: different abilities to accommodate change without harming their Step 1: Identify which heritage assets are affected by the potential site significance. Setting should, therefore, be assessed on a case-by-case allocation; basis. Step 2: understand what contribution the site (in its current form) makes to Historic England recommend using a series of detailed steps in order to the significance of heritage asset(s); assess the potential effects of a proposed development on significance of a heritage asset. The 5-step process is as follows: Step 3: identify what impacts the allocation might have on that significance; 1. Identify which heritage assets and their settings are affected; Step 4: consider maximising enhancements and avoiding harm; and, 2. Assess the degree to which these settings and views make a Step 5: determine whether the proposed site allocation is appropriate in contribution to the significance of a heritage asset(s) or allow light if the NPPF’s tests of soundness. significance to be appreciated;

3. Assess the effects of the proposed development, whether beneficial or harmful, on the significance or on the ability to appreciate it; 4. Explore ways to maximise enhancement and avoid or minimise harm; and, 5. Make and document the decision and monitor outcomes.

Overview: Historic England Advice Notes in Planning In addition to the above documentation, Historic England has published three core Heritage Advice Notes (HEAs) that provide detailed and practical advice on how national policy and guidance is implemented. These documents include: HEA1: Understanding Place: Conservation Area Designation, Appraisal and Management (February 2016), HEA2: Making Changes to Heritage Assets (February 2016), HEA3: The Historic Environment and Site Allocations in Local Plans (October 2015), and HEA4: Tall Buildings (December 2015).

HEAN3: The Historic Environment and Site Allocations in Local Plans (October 2015) This document provides information for those involved in the site allocation process, particularly when implementing historic environment legislation, relevant policy within the NPPF and related guidance found within the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). The inclusion of sites within a Local Plan can provide the opportunity to ensure that new development will avoid harming the significance of both designated and non-designated heritage assets, including effects on their setting. Furthermore, this document highlights the ways in which the

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2.3 LOCAL PLANNING POLICY & GUIDANCE

Bracknell Forest Council C. Non-Designated Heritage Assets The Comprehensive Local Plan will set the long-term spatial vision and Non-designated heritage assets and their settings including development strategy for the borough up to 2036. Once adopted, it will buildings, monuments, sites, places, areas or landscapes replace many of the saved policies in the Bracknell Forest Borough Local identified as having a degree of significance meriting Plan (2002) and the Core Strategy (2008). However policies relating to consideration in planning decisions, will be protected from harm. Heritage within the Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan (2002) have since Non-designated heritage assets should be identified early in the been deleted. design process to ensure that the impact on their significance is addressed in any development proposal. The weight given to the Core Strategy Development Plan Document Bracknell Forest Borough conservation of non-designated heritage assets during the Local Development Framework (Adopted February 2008) determination of the planning applications will be based on their Policy CS7 outlines the policy relating to design within development significance and the magnitude of harm to them. The retention, proposals: repair and re-use of non-designated heritage assets will be encouraged. Development proposals that harm the significance of 94 The Council will require high quality design for all development in non-designated heritage assets and/or their settings will not normally Bracknell Forest. be permitted. 95 Development proposals will be permitted, which; Only limited weight should be given to these emerging policies based upon i. build on the urban, suburban and rural local character, respecting the early stage of consultation, but also due to the fact that the policies are local patterns of development and the historic environment; not all NPPF compliant. Specifically, the draft policies within Sections A and B do not allow for the balancing of any harm to a designated asset’s

significance with a scheme’s public benefits in line with paragraphs 133 Draft Bracknell Forest Local Plan Consultation and 134 of the NPPF. Consequently, there can be no presumption against granting planning permission for a development that causes any degree of Bracknell Forest Council are currently consulting on the draft Local Plan, harm to the historic environment (as per Section B). which includes policies pertaining to development affecting the historic environment. Similarly, for non-designated assets (NPPF paragraph 135), the draft policy does not allow for a balanced judgement to be made between the harm to Policy LP35 relates to Protection and Enhancement of the Historic an asset’s significance and its level of significance. Environment It also includes the setting of an asset as though considered to be part of A. General Development the asset, which is not the case (Section A). The key matter for the NPPF Proposals will be expected to avoid harm to, sustain and, where in relation to heritage is what contributes to an affected heritage asset’s possible, enhance the heritage assets and their settings. All significance and how a development affects its significance. development proposals affecting heritage assets or their settings must exhibit sympathetic design in terms of siting, mass, scale and use of materials. The Council will require development proposals affecting heritage assets or their settings to be supported by a Heritage Statement prepared with appropriate impartial and objective expertise demonstrating a clear understanding of the significance of the heritage assets and how they would be affected. B. Designated Heritage Assets There will be a presumption against granting planning permission for development proposals which would cause harm to the significance of designated heritage assets. Where designated heritage assets would be affected by development proposals applicants will be required to seek sustainable opportunities to enhance and better reveal the significance and legibility of designated heritage assets.

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Easthampstead Park by Berkshire County Council for £20,000. The house was then converted into Easthampstead Park College, a teacher training college. During this Early Developments period there were many alterations made. It was used as an education Easthampstead Park was first noted in the seventh century when King centre until 1994. Cyneglis of Wessex was located there. In the Domesday Book of 1066 it Present was named ‘Lacenestede’ meaning ‘Slow Stream Homestead’. During this time the manor was held by Westminster Abbey. Easthampstead Park currently covers around 60 acres and the house is used for a conference centre. In 1350 King Edward III had a Royal Hunting Lodge built within ‘Easthampsted Parke’, which was located on the current golf course, south west of the Site. It has been noted that Richard II, Henry VI and Richard III Bracknell paid visits to the lodge; in 1501 it was used by Henry VII to arrange the marriage of his son Arthur to Catherine of Aragon. James I also used the Early Developments hunting lodge and in 1548 he enlarged the park at a cost of £250. Figure 5: Norden's map of Windsor Forest in 1607. Easthampstead Park is shown (blue circle) Bracknell was first mentioned within the Winkfield Boundary Charter of AD Seventeenth Century Developments but this building, and its surrounding parkland, does not relate to the current house and 942. New and old Bracknell has been identified within the Norden's map of parkland. Windsor Forest in 1607 Norden’s map of Windsor Forest in 1607 notes Easthampstead as one of the walks of the forest; it included the park, which was around 256 acres, Eighteenth Century Developments parish and neighbouring parishes. During the eighteen century Bracknell Street had began to develop. The In 1628 William Trumbull, Keeper of Easthampstead Walk and former Bull, the Red Lion and the Manor are all public houses that were developed ambassador, was granted free chase and warren within the park by King during this time and are the oldest buildings within Bracknell. Charles I; on the condition Trumbull was to preserve 200 head of deer for Nineteenth Century Developments the king and all future sovereigns to hunt. A charter was issued in 1636, to confirm the gift. During this time the Royal Hunting Lodge was incorporated During the first half of the nineteenth century Bracknell was principally a into a new mansion. long narrow street, largely inhabited by small shops. In 1856 the Staines, Wokingham and Woking Junction Railway built the Staines to Wokingham Eighteenth Century Developments branch line. This provided Bracknell with its passenger railway station, During the eighteenth century the park remained within the Trumbull family. which was later redeveloped in 1975. After the railway had arrived, In 1786, Mary Sandys, only child of Mary Trumbull and Martin Sandys, Bracknell began to develop into a country town with a weekly cattle and married Arthur Hill, second Marquis of Downshire. Figure 6: Easthampstead Park Mansion c1935 Source: http://www.eastpark.co.uk/assets/epcc- poultry market. history-booklet.pdf Nineteenth Century Developments Twentieth Century Developments In 1860 Arthur Wills Blundell Sandys Trumbull Windsor Hill the fourth In 1948 Bracknell was put forward as one of the New Towns as part of Sir Marquis of Downshire, demolished the mansion, leaving only the stable Patrick Abercrombie’s Greater London Plan of 1944. Initially plans were block and built a new mansion. Completed in 1864, this is the current made for a town of 60,000, this was evidentially reduced to 25,000. It was manor that stands to the east of the Site. to consist of the town centre, four neighbourhoods, Priestwood, Easthampstead, Bullbrook and Harmans Water and two industrial areas the Twentieth Century Developments Western and Eastern Industrial Areas. In 1923 Easthampstead Park covered around 650 acres. During World War In 1957 Bracknell was extended again and the neighbourhoods of II, Arthur Wills Percy Wellington Blundell Trumbull Hill, the seventh Marquis Wildridings, Great Hollands, Hanworth, Birch Hill and Crown Wood and the of Downshire and family moved out of the mansion to allow 600 boys from Southern Industrial Area were established. More recently, and of some St. Pauls to use it as their school, after it was evacuated from London to relevance to Easthampstead Park, Jennett’s Park has also been added to Wellington College, Crowthorne. The Army also used the park and built a the outer suburbs of Bracknell. number of Nissen huts. In 1941, a German aircraft targeted the estate, bombing the main drive.

It is recorded that in 1947 a fire on the second floor destroyed the gabled Figure 7: Bracknell High Street c1900 Source: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/high-street- roof. As a result the park was bought under a compulsory purchase order bracknell-rotator.jpg

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3.2 HISTORIC MAP PROGRESSION

Figure 8: Rocque’s Map of Berkshire 1761 Figure 9: Ordnance Survey Drawing 1806 Figure 10: Easthampstead Tithe Map 1841 This map shows the approximate location of the Site, which formed part of This early nineteenth century map shows that the Site continued to be On the Easthampstead tithe map buildings of ‘Weston`s Farm’ are depicted the Windsor Great forest and was reserved for royal hunting. The map largely undeveloped, prior to the later nineteenth century when the current at the southwestern corner and two further cottage plots are shown at the further shows the location of the earlier hunting lodge that took the name of Easthampstead Park was built. northern extent of the Site, fronting onto the bridleway that crosses the Site. Easthampstead Park, located further to the south. The remainder of the study area comprises enclosed field parcels. The

associated apportionments provide detail of land use and note the plots that

incorporate the study site. Various parcels are identified as arable, grass or timber and underwood. This map demonstrates that considering the history of the Site over the course of centuries, the later nineteenth century parkland character was extant for only a relatively short period of time, and that it was more commonly associated with agricultural use.

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3.2 HISTORIC MAP PROGRESSION

Figure 8: 1898 Ordnance Survey Map, 1:10,560 Figure 9: 1932 Ordnance Survey Map, 1:10,560 Figure 10: 1965 Ordnance Survey Map, 1:10,560 Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the Site is shown partly in use as By 1932 the Site is shown with a more extensive area of land marked as By 1965 the OS map no longer shows the Site as parkland, with trees parkland. An internal field boundary in the northern section of the Site is parkland and the internal field boundary within the northern section now removed, saving small areas of copse. shown, which is then removed in following years, but reinstated by 2002, removed. A small new building is shown to the immediate west of the There has been little development surrounding the Site. Rouse’s Farm has following the line of a stream. The rural area surrounding the Site shows little central copse within the Site. been renamed to Sutton Court Farm. development, although it shows the main driveway of Easthampstead Park Little has changed within surrounding area, however to the south of the Site (and avenue) now extended as far as Peacock Lane (previously it extended Easthampstead cottage has expanded. To the north west, Lock’s Farm has only to the bridleway, as shown on earlier OS maps dating to 1872 and 1876, changed to Lock’s House and has lost one of its outbuildings. not shown). To the east Easthampstead Park is marked, with landscaped gardens surrounding the mansion. Lock’s Farm with a number of outbuildings is located to the north west of the Site. The railway line can see to the north of the farm. To the south west Sutton Farm is marked as Rouse’s Farm.

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3.2 HISTORIC MAP PROGRESSION

Figure 11: 1988 Ordnance Survey Map, 1:10,000 Figure 12: 2002 Ordnance Survey Map, 1:10,000 Figure 13: 2015 Ordnance Survey Map By 1988, Sutton Court Farm has been expanded, with the main building At the beginning of the twenty first century the Site is shown with a new The 2015 OS map shows that the earlier building located at the centre of extending to the east and west. A number of Lock’s House outbuildings that internal field boundary in the southern section and reinstated boundary within the Site has been rebuilt or extended, and a small paddock created nearby. the northern section, indicating the land now serves an agricultural use. A ran along the road have been demolished, there is an additional building A large residential development has been constructed to the north east of residential property and outbuildings have been added alongside the solitary near to the farmhouse. A water pollution control centre has been the Site at Jennett’s Park. To the immediate east of the Site, earlier building at the centre of the Site, on the site of Parkview Farm. established to the south. Easthampstead Park has been redeveloped into a conference centre. To the east now lies the Easthampstead Park Educational Centre, with a There are further developments within the wider area. To the south west Mileswood Farm, to the south, has been redeveloped into an Industrial number of outbuildings and a tennis court. Further development has Sutton Court Farm has altered the outbuildings. There are two additional Estate. farms to the south west and south of the Site, Prior’s Farm and Mileswood affected the mansion itself, with a new building located within the eastern courtyard (see inset). To the south the majority of the surrounding land is Farm. To the south east the golf range has been extended and the club now being used for the Downshire Golf Course. house can be seen just outside the 500m boundary. To the north of the Site Oakwood Park Kennels have been developed within the Big Wood area.

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The Site is located to the south west of Bracknell, comprising a series of irregularly shaped fields partly in agricultural use and partly under pasture, bounded by established hedgerows and trees. The western boundary of the Site follows the line of Old Wokingham Road and a small section of the eastern boundary abuts the driveway leading to Easthampstead Park. The boundary otherwise follows the irregular line of various field boundaries, with the whole area bisected by the access road leading to Parkview Farm (a public bridleway), which itself sits within the Site. The farm complex also includes a series of functional buildings and sheds. Overall, the Site boundaries comprise a mix of open fence and well established hedgerows and trees There are a number of well established trees planted at the point at which the bridleway enters the eastern section of the Site. To the north of the Site is an area of woodland and to the north east, beyond the driveway of Easthampstead Park, is recreation land associated with residential developments at Jennett’s Park. To the east is the driveway of Eastheampstead Park and Easthampstead Park itself, with the Figure X: XXXXX Easthampstead Park Community School further to the east and the suburbs of Bracknell beyond. To the south and south west is the Downshire Golf Club range. To the west, beyond Old Wokingham Road, lie further agricultural fields. Figure 14: Panoramic view of the southern part of the Site, as viewed from the bridleway/access road leading to Parkview Farm. It is clear that the land gently slopes upwards towards The highest point of the Site is located to the immediate west of Easthampstead Park, which is concealed within the group of trees in the distance, with the avenue stretching away to the left of the image. Easthampstead Park, dropping away to the north and west. The Site contains no built heritage assets, designated or otherwise. The Site has some historic value for its association with a royal hunting estate (also called Easthampstead Park) as part of the wider hunting estate but it should be noted that the Site had no specific or particular role or use that distinguished it in any way. The earlier Easthampstead Park, which is recognised with an entry on the Historic Environment Record, does not relate to the current Easthampstead Park, which the HER entry specifically states is located on a partially different site and alignment to the medieval deer park.

Figure 15: View showing the northern section of the Site, with the garden of Parkview Farm to Figure 16: Parkview Farm lies within the Site, with a complex of farm buildings located beyond. the right of the image.

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4.2 STATUTORILY LISTED BUILDINGS

Figure 17: Map indicating position of listed buildings considered as part of this assessment.

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Easthampstead Park College and attached terrace with retaining wall driveway, but this immediate setting has been harmed to some degree by and steps (Grade II) the introduction of areas of car parking associated with its current use as a This Grade II property comprises a substantial country house, set within an conference centre. The gardens are also much reduced in scale. area of parkland, now in use as a conference centre, with a large portion of The driveway in particular influences the manner in which the architecture the grounds given over to a community school. It was built in 1864 as a of the house, and therein part of its heritage significance, is approached residence for the Marquess of Downshire, replacing an earlier property and appreciated. The current form of the driveway represents a later phase nearby. It involved the conversion of large areas of land, including the Site, of development, however. OS maps from 1872 and 1876 show that the to parkland, which was subsequently reduced in scale over the course of drive and avenue once ended at the junction with what is now the the twentieth century. bridleway. Starting from a lodge building on Peacock Lane, it now The original portion of the Jacobean style property is constructed in red comprises a long straight route lined with an avenue of well-established brick, with stone dressings (including quoins at all corners). Its main oak trees that frame a narrow section of the front elevation of elevation illustrates the E-plan form, with projecting wings framing the Easthampstead Park (Figure 19). The full width of the façade only becomes central main entrance, which is itself stepped forward to further emphasise entirely visible from relatively close proximity, creating a dramatically the central Doric porch with entablature and shaped pediment with carved revealed view upon reaching the top of the driveway from which the viewer coat of arms. To the right of this entrance is a full three storey height can appreciate its full scale. window. The fenestration otherwise comprises sash windows with stone When moving along the driveway towards the house, glimpsed peripheral transoms and mullions in stone surrounds. The low pitched slate roof is views through the avenue reveal a small section of the Site where it abuts concealed, although the roofline is enlivened by the use of Dutch gables, Figure 18: Easthampstead Park (Grade II), viewed from the top of the driveway, which reveals the driveway and, further to the south, two small fields that flank the moulded cornicing, decorative stone balustrade and two towers rising one the full breadth of its façade, an effect somewhat now undermined by the modern car park and driveway. The visual emphasis remains almost entirely on the main house further storey with their own cornice detailing. This main elevation also signage. that terminates the linear view. The avenue planting is not so dense as to presents a distinctive octagonal room with ogee roof to the left, constructed entirely prevent direct views through the trees, however, which reveal views with the same red brick and stone dressings as the main house of the Site where it abuts the driveway to the west, and also the identified The south east elevation of the property, facing what remains of the small fields surrounded by established planted field boundaries of scrub gardens, also has architectural interest with projecting wings and central and trees. To the east there are some views of a housing development at projection, rising above a stone arcade. As with the front elevation, this Jennet’s Park, viewed through the avenue planting of the driveway and the façade includes Dutch gables and decorative balustrade. This elevation field boundary beyond, but even in the winter months, these views are also includes a retaining wall, with a decorative balustrade that directly highly glimpsed in nature and would be invisible during the summer complements that of the roof. months. With time, the immature tree planting associated with the landscaping of Jennet’s Park will develop and also serve to limit any In converting the property to a training college and later a conference remaining glimpsed views. centre, the building was considerably altered and extended in the mid twentieth century and these twentieth century alterations are not of interest. More broadly, the land immediately surrounding Easthampstead Park, Those areas affected by fire in the mid twentieth century are also of more including the Site, contributes in varying degrees to the setting of the listed limited interest, proportionate to the degree of destruction and extent of building by virtue of its former parkland function, but the legibility of this restorative works. former role has become eroded over time. This is due in part to the redevelopment of the country house as a training college and later as a The heritage significance of Easthampstead Park lies primarily in its conference centre, with a community school created further to the south architectural interest as a substantial Victorian country house of some east and also the expansion of the suburbs of Bracknell. In addition, the grandeur and quality. It further retains interest for its interiors (not viewed Downshire Golf Club range now lies to the immediate south, which is during Site visit) which according to the list description include a large substantial in size. The strict landscaping, planting and demarcation of staircase hall, galleried landing, stained glass and marbled chimneypieces. space within the golf range have collectively erased any historic field There is also a degree of evidential value to be found in the building fabric boundaries and any views to the south once enjoyed from the main house. which serves to illustrate the evolution of the building, since its late nineteenth century origins as a residential house. The Site falls within the setting of Easthampstead Park, based on historic Figure 19: Viewing Easthampstead Park along the driveway, reveals the degree to which the land ownership and close spatial association, but the degree to which it The immediate setting of Easthampstead Park, which contributes positively avenue directs the eye and restricts views of the surrounding countryside. There are some actually contributes to the heritage significance of the listed building is in to its significance, relates primarily to its remaining gardens and its glimpsed views of the small fields flanking the drive (for example, to the left), but more distant views (including the Site, further to the west) are limited by further field boundaries.

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fact very limited. The Site’s current configuration relates primarily to of sash, casement and lunette windows. twentieth century alterations that saw the former parkland converted to The heritage significance of this listed building relates to the age of its agricultural use, with new field boundaries introduced or re-established for original fabric (evidential), albeit much altered, and also for its historic value this purpose. In addition, there is a very low level of inter-visibility between forming part of a wider country estate which has itself undergone the Site and the listed building, owing to the well established wooded copse considerable alteration and development. It furthermore has some that surrounds the house. In the absence of clear inter-visibility, even of the architectural interest illustrating the investment and value attributed to upper levels of the house, it is impossible to gather any real appreciation of stable blocks connected to substantial country residences, although the its heritage significance (Figure 14). As such it is considered that the degree of alteration, some of which has been considerably unsympathetic, setting of Easthampstead Park, relates most successfully to the surviving is such that this value is somewhat limited. formal gardens, the driveway, the small section of the Site that abuts the driveway, and also the small fields that flank it. The Site otherwise makes The setting of Old Oak Farm, The Clockhouse and Old Oak Court has been only a very low contribution to the setting of Easthampstead Park, by virtue much eroded by the creation of a golf course, surrounding the listed of its previous association. structures on all sides. By its nature, the landscaping and planting of the golf course is designed to demarcate spaces and shape driving ranges, Section of wall with wrought-iron gates adjoining Easthampstead irrespective of previous field boundaries. As a result any former visual or Park College on south west corner (Grade II) spatial associations with the centre of the country estate (albeit now This section of wall (approximately 3m high and 14 bays long), with demolished and replaced with the present house) have been interrupted. wrought iron gates, is listed in its own right, although it is stated within the Figure 20: Old Oak Farm, The Clockhouse and Old Court (Grade II) collectively make up a The loss of historic surroundings to the listed building is such that its listing description that its group value with the main house was relevant in former stable block, once associated with the house that would become replaced with the present setting makes very little contribution to a viewer’s ability to its designation. It is comparable in date, c.1860, and also in its building present Easthamptead Park. The change of use is highly visible in the exterior of the building, appreciate the heritage significance of the former stable block. which is now surrounded on all sides by the Downshire Golf Club. materials, including red brick and stone plinth and coping. Each bay is There is no inter-visibility between the listed building and the Site and it is recessed with brick corbel detailing, with stone gate piers with moulded considered that at present the Site does not fall within its setting. caps and ball finials. The gates themselves comprise a floral design, with side pilasters and overthrow with cartouche of heraldic arms. Lock's House (Grade II*) The heritage significance of this wall is related to its architectural interest This Grade II* listed house dates to the early eighteenth century in origin, and its historic association with the main house of Easthampstead Park. Its with some further alterations to the western elevation in the late eighteenth setting primarily relates to its spatial association with the main house, century, and changes to the south elevation during the nineteenth and forming part of its remaining landscaped grounds. twentieth centuries. It is considered that the Site does not contribute to the heritage significance The two storey property (with attics) is of brick construction, with a mix of of the gates themselves. plum and red coloured brick, old tile roof and wooden joinery painted white. The roof is hipped, with two chimneys rising from the rear roof slope. Old Oak Farm, The Clockhouse and Old Oak Court (Grade II) The front elevation presents a largely symmetrical façade (excepting the This listed building comprises the former stable block once associated with late eighteenth century additions), stretching five bays wide with the central the residence that was replaced with the current Easthampstead Park. The bay containing the main entrance projecting a short way forward. The door building dates to the early eighteenth century and was constructed in brick is approached via a short flight of stone steps with wrought iron handrail, (painted) with a hipped tiled roof, built to a rectangular plan. emphasised by a pedimented Doric doorcase. The fenestration comprises The main elevation presents as a two storey building with attics, with the six-over-six pane sash windows with segmental heads. The division roof punctuated by dormer windows and central bellcote. Other features of between ground and first storey is defined by a brick string course. The roof note on this elevation are a high plinth and deep moulded and modillioned rises above a moulded and bracketed painted wooden cornice, and is eaves cornice. Since the mid twentieth century the block has been in punctuated by three large dormer windows with six-over-six pane sashes. residential use, a change starkly illustrated in the external fabric by three The west facing elevation includes a large two storey semi-circular bay sets of double garage doors inserted in the main façade. The building has Figure 21: Lock’s House is a Grade II* residential property dating to the early eighteenth window, with cornice detailing to match that of the earlier portion of the been subdivided into three units, with some variation in the fenestration century. It is located sufficiently far from the Site, with intervening well-established field building. design between properties, creating an overall irregular façade with a range boundaries, that there is presently no inter-visibility, nor does the Site contribute to its setting in any other manner. Although not viewed on site, it is understood from the listing description that

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eighteenth and nineteenth century panelling survives in the hall and present there does not appear to be any inter-visibility, due primarily to the principal rooms, along with a late eighteenth century fireplace and staircase degree of well-established tree planting around the junction between Old with turned balusters. Wokingham Road and the access road to Parkview Farm.

The heritage significance of Lock’s House relates primarily to the age of its Stable at Sutton Court Farm, approximately 7 metres to north north fabric, the strength of its architectural design and the good survival of west of barn (Grade II) historic features, both internal and external. Its significance also relates to its historic value, illustrating the dispersed pattern of settlement that As with the adjacent barn at Sutton Court Farm, the stable is not visible historically characterised this locality, with this house once forming part of from publicly accessible locations and the following assessment is based Lock’s Farm. upon the statutory listing description (written in 1988). The setting of the listed building as a residential property relates primarily Originally this single storey building was a cowhouse, now forming part of a to its gardens, including, in particular, the driveway and associated stable range. It dates to c.1700, with some nineteenth and twentieth planting. Its setting also extends to those surviving buildings that illustrate century alterations. It has a timber frame construction, with brick infill, and its former role as the focal point of a wider farm complex, although the road painted brick where the frame has not survived, with a plain tile roof. has more recently assumed a more domesticated character due to the Internally it is evident that there has been some considerable alterations creation of new properties, each with their own demarcated gardens. and replacement of the timber frame, with carpenters marks no longer in sequence. The Site lies to the west of the listed building, separated by numerous field boundaries, including the well-established field boundary fronting Old Figure 22: Lock’s Barn is a Grade II listed former barn, now in residential use. It once formed The heritage significance of the stable relates to a variety of factors, Wokingham Road. As such there is no visual or spatial or historic part of the farmstead associated with Lock’s House, although that historic link has become including its considerable age and the evidential value embodied in its blurred by the introduction of new houses in the locality, and subdivision of land to create association between the Site and Lock’s House, and it is therefore timber frame. In light of the degree of alteration that has taken place, this gardens. considered that the Site does not contribute its setting, or to an evidential value is proportionately higher for revealing the original form of appreciation of the heritage significance of the listed building. the building. The stables retain further historic value forming part of a between the Site and Lock’s Barn, and it is therefore considered that the historic farmstead, and as with the barn, it is stated in the statutory listing Lock’s Barn (Grade II) Site does not contribute its setting, or to an appreciation of its heritage description that group value was relevant to its designation. Lock’s Barn comprises a former agricultural timber framed barn, now in significance. The setting of the stable relates most immediately to the surrounding farm residential use, and dates to the early eighteenth century. The exterior complex, and surviving historic buildings and structures with shared Barn at Sutton Court Farm (Grade II) comprises exposed timer framing with red brick infill, and some use of functional associations. This setting also extends to the surrounding weatherboaring. The roof comprises a catslide roof that extends down over This barn is not visible from publicly accessible locations and the following agricultural landscape and any surviving historic field boundaries. the aisle on the western side. The roof is also defined by a gabled central assessment is based upon the statutory listing description (written in 1986). The Site lies to the north east of the stable at Sutton Court Farm, and at wagon entrance. Internally the roof is constructed with queen post roof It is understood that this rectangular building is a small timber framed barn present there does not appear to be any inter-visibility, due to the presence trusses. dating to c.1700, with an aisle on the western side. Its exterior includes of a dense group of well-established trees around the junction between Old some brick infill and weatherboarding, with an old tile gabled roof, hipped The listing description indicates that Lock’s Barn was partly listed for its Wokingham Road and the access road to Parkview Farm. over the wagon entry. The roof is of queen post construction with clasped group value alongside Lock’s House, once forming a close functional purlins and constant principal rafters. Of particular interest is the range of association which is of historic interest. Its heritage significance also relates carpenters marks on the timbers, which are arranged in correct sequence. strongly to the age of its original fabric, albeit now altered and no longer in the original use. Based on this information, it appears that the heritage significance of the barn relates to the evidential value embodied in its frame, which is of some The setting of the barn includes most immediately those surviving buildings considerable age. It also retains interest as forming part of a historic that once formed the historic farm complex. This setting has changed farmstead and it is stated in the listing description that it was partly listed for considerably, however, by the domestication of the surrounding space and its group value alongside the adjacent stable. subdivision into building plots and gardens. More broadly, the barn’s setting includes the open landscape with once it shared a functional link, now The setting of the barn relates most immediately to its associated buildings viewed most clearly to the north. and structures as part of a farm complex, with which it shares functional associations. It also extends to the surrounding agricultural landscape, with The Site lies to the west of this listed barn, separated by numerous field any surviving historic field boundaries. boundaries, including the well-established field boundary fronting Old Wokingham Road. There is no visual or spatial (or historic) association The Site lies to the north east of the barn at Sutton Court Farm, and at

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This Built Heritage Assessment was commissioned by Berkeley Strategic peripheral views do exist, they reveal small grassed fields on either side of Land and is intended to provide an overview of built heritage assets that the road, along with a small section of the Site on the western side (Figure could potentially be affected by development at the Site known as Parkview 23). The small enclosed field to the west of the driveway falls outside of the Farm. It is further intended to assist Bracknell Forest Council through the Site boundary and so potential development within the Site, assuming no provision of a detailed assessment of the Site, to inform their decision development within that section that abuts the driveway, would not making process with regard to the Site’s potential allocation for necessarily affect those important views looking along the driveway. development as part of emerging Local Plan (Ref: BRA1). In looking directly through the avenue to the west, however, a viewer can It has been identified that there are no designated or non-designated built see into the Site where the Site abuts the driveway, and further to the south heritage assets within the Site and proposals to introduce a residential may also perceive the furthermost field boundary of the small field, which scheme would therefore not have any direct effects upon the significance of marks the edge of the Site (Figure 24). This field boundary is not any heritage assets. The principal consideration is whether the proposals substantial, however, and without supplementation residential development could cause harm to the significance of any heritage assets through harm within the Site could potentially feature in these views, affecting the to their respective settings. Potential effects of development relate primarily perceived experience of the listed building as a country house within its to visual effects in this instance, considering the nature of operational rural estate. Mitigation strategies would therefore need to be considered to residential schemes (no undue noise, vibration or odour), although potential minimise these visual effects. wider effects on setting have still been considered as part of the In the first instance this could be achieved by stepping development back assessment. from the eastern edges of the Site that are in closest proximity to the listed Figure 23: Birds eye view of the northern section of the Site, showing the section of the Site The NPPF is clear that setting is defined as the surroundings in which an that abuts the driveway, with a small enclosed field separating the Site and the driveway further building and its environs (excepting those sections at the southern edge of asset is experienced. It further makes clear that the definition of setting also to the south (with matching field to the east). the site that abut the Downshire Golf Course which are not considered identifies that ‘elements of a setting may make a positive or negative sensitive in heritage terms). In particular it would be recommended to step contribution to the significance of an asset, may affect the ability to development back from the Site boundary as it runs alongside the appreciate that significance or be neutral’. driveway, to maintain the perceived experience of moving through a parkland estate along an avenue, before approaching the principal house, Of the heritage assets identified in the vicinity of the Site, it is considered albeit recognising that in reality this rural estate now exists on the very that Old Oak Farm, The Clockhouse and Old Oak Court (Grade II), Lock’s edge of the suburbs of Bracknell. House (Grade II*), Lock’s Barn (Grade II), barn at Sutton Court Farm (Grade II) and stables at Sutton Court Farm approximately 7 metres to Whilst the existing tree planting and vegetation around Easthampstead north northwest of barn (Grade II) are all sufficiently removed and screened Park currently serve to almost entirely restrict views of the house when that the Site does not currently contribute to their respective settings. It is viewed from within the Site, even during the winter months, it would still be further considered that a residential scheme on the Site, would not affect advisable to consider this eastern section of the boundary as being of some the settings of these heritage assets, based on the nature of the relatively higher sensitivity, particularly given that it represents the highest point flat topography, intervening field boundaries and an assumption that within the Site. Some form of positive recognition of the listed building buildings would be no taller than three storeys. within the layout (either through stepping back development or by implementing an appropriate landscaping strategy) would provide The primary consideration in developing proposals for this Site is the demonstrable evidence that the setting of the listed building was setting of Easthampstead Park (Grade II), particularly the areas of the Site considered throughout the design development stages, and would in some proximity to the house and also its driveway, which makes a contribute to supporting arguments within a robust Heritage Statement considerable contribution to the manner in which the heritage significance when applications are submitted. of the listed building (specifically its architectural interest) is appreciated. Whilst there is also a listed section of wall with wrought-iron gates adjoining In setting back the built environment from these eastern boundaries, Easthampstead Park College on south west corner (Grade II), it is options might also be explored for locating Suitable Alternative Natural considered that proposals would not interrupt its setting, which relates Green (SANG) space, attenuation basin, or similar landscape features in primarily to its association with the main house and its surviving gardens. Figure 24: View looking directly through the avenue of the driveway, looking west towards the these locations, along with enhanced boundary planting (subject to Site. The second field boundary provides a degree of screening, but would require archaeological considerations). It has been described that in viewing Easthampstead Park along its enhancement with additional planting. Development would also need to be stepped back to driveway the viewer’s gaze is strongly and intentionally focused upon the minimise potential views. Potential visual effects of development could also be effectively screened small section of the house framed by the avenue and that peripheral views through the use of appropriate landscape buffers and strategic planting. of the landscape beyond the avenue trees are restricted. Where glimpsed

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Areas where landscape screening may be particularly beneficial would be along the eastern boundary of the Site as it abuts the driveway and along the boundary of the small field located between the Site and the driveway, as well as those parts of the Site closest to Easthampstead Park. With regard to the nature of the built environment, we would recommend using a variety of forms, well spaced out in arrangements that are befitting of this semi-rural location, avoiding unnecessary density or monotony by repetition of form. It would also be recommended that any taller buildings are set along the western edge of the Site. In addition to the above considerations, the bridleway that crosses the Site has some historic significance in its own right, once forming the junction at which the avenue of trees leading up to Easthampstead Park began. We would recommend retaining this route if at all possible as a footpath through the Site, perhaps with its hedgerow boundaries where appropriate, to preserve something of its character as a historic route contributing to the setting of Easthampstead Park. It is considered that with the appropriate considerations included during design development that a residential scheme of appropriate scale and density could take place on the Site without affecting the heritage significance of identified heritage assets or their settings.

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EASTHAMPSTEAD PARK COLLEGE AND ATTACHED vase balusters; moulded handrail. Staircase leads to galleried landing with STABLE AT SUTTON COURT FARM, APPROXIMATELY 7 TERRACE WITH RETAINING WALL AND STEPS similar balusters. Large stained glass in staircase window with armorial METRES TO NORTH NORTH WEST OF BARN glass of the Hill and Hillsborough families. Secondary staircase has leaf List entry Number: 1390331 and scrolled balustrade with wreathed and moulded handrail. Windsor List entry Number: 1135841 District: Bracknell Forest Room, Downshire Room and Tawnay Room have marble chimneypieces, District: Wokingham decorated plaster ceilings, moulded and enriched ceiling cornices and Parish: Bracknell panelled dados. Large C20 extension on left of no special interest. (The Parish: Wokingham Without Grade: II Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Berkshire: Harmondsworth: 1966-: 94). Grade: II

Date first listed: 20-Dec-1972 Date first listed: 20-Jun-1988 Selected Sources Date of most recent amendment: 14-Feb-2002 Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry. Books and journals: UID: 489314 UID: 41542 Pevsner, N, The Buildings of England: Berkshire, (1966), 94 Details Details National Grid Reference: SU 84399 67271 BRACKNELL This building shall be added to the list

WOKINGHAM WITHOUT EASTHAMPSTEAD ROAD SU 86 NW (south SU86NW EASTHAMPSTEAD PARK 674-1/14/126 Easthampstead Park SECTION OF WALL WITH WROUGHT-IRON GATES side off) 10/40 Stable at Sutton Court Farm, approximately 7 metres to College and 20/12/72 attached terrace with retaining wall and steps north-north-west of barn GV II Cowhouse now part of stable range. c.1700 (Formerly Listed as: EASTHAMPSTEAD EASTHAMPSTEAD PARK ADJOINING EASTHAMPSTEAD PARK COLLEGE ON SW altered C19 and C20. Timber-frame with brick infill and brick, painted; plain Easthampstead Park (now Training College)) GV II CORNER tile roof. Single storey, 2 bays. Rear wall: Square-panelled timber framing Large country house in parkland, now training college, and attached terrace List entry Number: 1390332 with sole plate on low plinth. Other sides have lost timber frame. C20 with retaining wall and steps. 1860 for the Marquess of Downshire. Altered additions to left, right and front not of special interest. Interior: mortices in District: Bracknell Forest and extended mid C20. MATERIALS: Red brick in English bond with stone soffits of front wall-plate, left-hand collar and tie-beam and right-hand collar dressings. Low pitched slate roofs. PLAN: E-plan. STYLE: Jacobean style. Parish: Bracknell indicate position of former framed walls; mortices also in soffit of central EXTERIOR: first floor sill level, moulded cornice and pierced parapet. collar. Right-hand tie-beam and queen struts replacements; central and left Grade: II Stone quoins at all corners. Shaped coped gables with stone central finials. -hand trusses original, with queen posts; curved wind-braces; diagonally- Sash windows with stone transoms and mullions in stone surrounds. Date first listed: 20-Dec-1972 set through-purlins clasped by queen posts and principal rafters which Entrance (north-west) front: almost symmetrical, 6-bay centre section with Date of most recent amendment: 14-Feb-2002 reduce in thickness above collar; coupled rafters with carpenters marks large 5-light window in sixth bay. Central, projecting, entrance feature of 3- (not in sequence). bays with a broad Doric porch with entablature and shaped pediment with UID: 489315 Listing NGR: SU8345066635 coat of arms in centre. At each end of centre section, in angle, single bay Details projection with single bay return, of 3 stages, rising one stage above National Grid Reference: SU 83450 66635 parapet level. 2 wings project forward, each with shaped gable. Left hand BRACKNELL

wing of 2-bays with single bay return. Right hand wing of single bay, with large 5-light square bay window at first floor level, and blank return. Single SU86NW EASTHAMPSTEAD PARK 674-1/14/127 Sect. wall with wrought- BARN AT SUTTON COURT FARM storey pavilions project from these wings. Left has two, 3-bay sections, iron gates 20/12/72 adj. Easthampstead Park College on SW corner List entry Number: 1313124 furthermost set back and linking with taller octagonal room with ogee roof (Formerly Listed as: EASTHAMPSTEAD EASTHAMPSTEAD PARK Piece surmounted by weathervane. Right hand pavilion has single bay, 5-light of wall with wrought-iron gate adjoining Easthampstead Park) GV II District: Wokingham projecting window, with 5-bay return of semi-circular headed windows. Parish: Wokingham Without South-east front: symmetrical. Centre projecting section of 4-bays. 3-bay Garden wall and gates. Wall c1860, gates C18. Red brick in English bond, sections each side of centre. Single bay projecting wings with shaped weathered stone plinth and coping. Wall approximately 3 metres high and National Park: Not applicable to this List entry. 14 bays long. Each bay recessed with brick corbels top and bottom. Gates gables and square bay windows 2 storeys in height. Linking the 2 wings Grade: II stone arcade of 10 semicircular arches with tapered columns. Terrace on are wrought iron of floral pattern with side pilasters and overthrow with this front and has brick retaining wall and pierced parapet similar to that of cartouche of heraldic arms. Gate piers are of stone with moulded caps and Date first listed: 17-Jan-1986 ball finials. house. Flight of 10 stone steps leads down to garden. INTERIOR: large Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry. staircase hall with dog-leg staircase with large fluted newels and fluted National Grid Reference: SU 84346 67288

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Legacy System: LBS upper sash and 2 on ground floor. Interior:- C18 and C19 panelling in hall and principal rooms. Late C18 fireplace with flanking semi- circular headed UID: 41525 cupboards in room at rear. C18 staircase with turned balusters. B.O.E. Details (Berkshire) p.310. WOKINGHAM WITHOUT EASTHAMPSTEAD ROAD SU 86 NW (south Listing NGR: SU8335967727 side) 10/12 Barn at Sutton Court Farm G.V. II Small barn. c1700. Timber Selected Sources framed, weatherboarded, some brick infill; old tile gabled roof, hipped over waggon entry. Rectangular plan of 3 framed bays, waggon entry and later Books and journals: aisle over one bay on western side. Queen post roof, clasped purlins, Pevsner, N, The Buildings of England: Berkshire, (1966), 310 constant principal rafters. Carpenters marks visible ontrusses in correct sequence. National Grid Reference: SU 83359 67727

Listing NGR: SU8344766622 LOCK'S BARN National Grid Reference: SU 83447 66622 List entry Number: 1135838

District: Wokingham LOCK'S HOUSE Parish: Wokingham Without List entry Number: 1118082 Grade: II District: Wokingham Date first listed: 26-Jan-1967 Parish: Wokingham Without Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry. Grade: II* UID: 41539 Date first listed: 26-Aug-1967 Details Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry. WOKINGHAM WITHOUT WATERLOO ROAD SU 86 NW (south side) 10/3 UID: 41538 Lock's Barn 26.1.67 G.V. II Barn now domestic storage. Early C18. Timber Details framed and weatherboarded, thatched gabled roof. 5 framed bays, aisle on west side, with gabled central wagon entrance. Queen post roof trusses, WOKINGHAM WITHOUT WATERLOO ROAD SU 86 NW (south side) 10/4 straight braces and later floors inserted over 2 end bays on north. Lock's House 26.8.67 G.V. II* Listing NGR: SU8331267701 House. Early C18 with late C18 alterations on west, C19 and C20 extensions on south. Plum coloured brick with red quoins and vertical strips National Grid Reference: SU 83312 67701 containing each bay. Steeply pitched hipped old tile roof. 2 storeys and attic with tall plinth, first floor string, moulded and bracketed painted wooden cornice. Chimneys with offset heads on rear roof slope. North front:- 3 pedimented dormers with sash windows and glazing bars, the centre with segmental pediment. All other windows segmental headed sashes with glazing bars. 5 bays, the centre bay slightly projecting with string and cornice broken round. 8-panelled central door, small 2-pane rectangular fanlight, in Doric doorcase of fluted plasters, entablature with triglyph frieze, and modillioned pediment, approached by a flight of 5 moulded stone steps with wrought iron handrail. West front:- large semi-circular 2 storey bay on left, with cornice carried round and hipped old tile roof. 3 sash windows on each floor with flat heads and glazing altered. To the right is one central

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APPENDIX B: REFERENCES

‘A Brief History of Bracknell Town’, Bracknell Town Council Website, http:// bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk/bracknell/ Accessed: 24 February 2017 ‘Easthampstead Park’, Royal Berkshire History Website, http:// www.berkshirehistory.com/castles/easthampstead_park.html Accessed: 24 February 2017

‘The History of Easthampstead Park, Wokingham’ http://www.eastpark.co.uk/ assets/epcc-history-booklet.pdf Accessed: 28 February 2017 'Parishes: Easthampstead', in A History of the County of Berkshire: Volume 3, ed. P H Ditchfield and William Page (London, 1923), pp. 77-80. British History Online http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/berks/vol3/pp77-80 Accessed: 28 February 2017

‘Bracknell Forest - a brief history timeline’, Bracknell Town Council Website, http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/a-brief-history-of-bracknell-forest.pdf Accessed: 28 February 2017 ‘Bracknell’, Royal Berkshire History Website, http:// www.berkshirehistory.com/villages/bracknell.html Accessed: 28 February 2017

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