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Heyford Masterplan Design and Access Statement HEYFORD MASTERPLAN DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT PREPARED BY PEGASUS DESIGN P16-0631_81D | APRIL 2018 “THE GOVERNMENT ATTACHES GREAT IMPORTANCE TO THE DESIGN OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. GOOD DESIGN IS A KEY ASPECT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IS INDIVISIBLE FROM GOOD PLANNING, AND SHOULD CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO MAKING PLACES BETTER FOR PEOPLE.” (PARA. 56, NPPF 2012). CONTENTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION PAGE 05 SECTION 2 ASSESSMENT PAGE 11 SECTION 3 DESIGN PRINCIPLES & EVOLUTION PAGE 37 SECTION 4 DESIGN PROPOSALS PAGE 55 SECTION 5 SUMMARY PAGE 101 APPENDIX 1 - COMPOSITE PARAMETER PLAN PAGE 105 Pegasus Design Pegasus Design Pegasus House Querns Business Centre Whitworth Road Cirencester GL7 1RT www.pegasusgroup.co.uk I T 01285 641717 Prepared by Pegasus Design Pegasus Design is part of Pegasus Group Ltd Prepared on behalf of Dorchester Group April 2018 Project code P16-0631 Checked by: INITIAL COPYRIGHT The contents of this document must not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of Pegasus Planning Group Ltd. Crown copyright. All rights reserved, Licence number 100042093. SECTION 1 SECTION 1 | INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 6 HEYFORD MASTERPLAN | DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT SECTION 1 | INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THE STATEMENT 1.1 This Statement has been prepared by Pegasus Urban Design on behalf of Dorchester Group to accompany the Hybrid Planning Application for a Mixed Use development at Heyford Park. 1.2 A hybrid planning application consisting of: • demolition of buildings and structures as listed in Schedule 1; • outline planning permission for up to: » 1,175 new dwellings (Class C3); » 60 close care dwellings (Class C2/C3); » 929 m2 of retail (Class A1); » 670 m2 comprising a new medical centre (Class D1); » 35,175 m2 of new employment buildings, (comprising up to 6,330 m2 Class B1a, 13,635 m2 B1b/c, 9,250 m2 Class B2, and 5,960 m2 B8); » 2.4 ha site for a new school (Class D1); » 925 m2 of community use buildings (Class D2); and 515 m2 of indoor sports, if provided on-site (Class D2); » 30m in height observation tower with zip-wire with ancillary visitor facilities of up of 100 m2 (Class D1/A1/A3); » 1,000 m2 energy facility/infrastructure with a stack height of up to 24m (sui generis); » 2,520 m2 additional education facilities (buildings and associated external infrastructure) at Buildings 73, 74 and 583 for education use (Class D1); » creation of areas of Open Space, Sports Facilities, Public Park and other green infrastructure. • the change of use of the following buildings and areas: » Buildings 357 and 370 for office use (Class B1a); » Buildings 3036, 3037, 3038, 3039, 3040, 3041, and 3042 for employment use (Class B1b/c, B2, B8); » Buildings 217, 3102, 3136, 3052, 3053, 3054, and 3055 for employment use (Class B8); » Buildings 2010, 3008, and 3009 for filming and heritage activities (Sui Generis/Class D1); » Buildings 2004, 2005 and 2006 for education use (Class D1); » Buildings 366, 391, 1368, 1443, 2007, 2008 and 2009 (Class D1/D2 with ancillary A1-A5 use); » Building 340 (Class D1, D2, A3); » 20.3ha of hardstanding for car processing (Sui Generis); and » 76.6ha for filming activities (Sui Generis); • the continuation of use of areas, buildings and structures already benefiting from previous planning permissions, as specified in Schedule 2. • associated infrastructure works, including surface water attenuation provision and upgrading Chilgrove Drive and the junction with Camp Road. HEYFORD MASTERPLAN | DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT 7 1.3 This statement has been prepared in accordance with Article 9 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, which requires certain applications to be accompanied by a Design and Access Statement. 1.4 The purpose of this statement is to explain; “ how the proposed development is a suitable response to the site and its setting and demonstrate that it can be adequately accessed by prospective users” (para. 34, Planning Practice Guidance ID 26-034-20140306, March 2014). The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 also states the following requirements: “(2) An application for planning permission to which this paragraph applies must, except where paragraph (4) applies, be accompanied by a statement (“a design and access statement”) about: (a) the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the development; and (b) how issues relating to access to the development have been dealt with. (3) A design and access statement must: (a) explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the development; (b) demonstrate the steps taken to appraise the context of the development and how the design of the development takes that context into account; (c) explain the policy adopted as to access, and how policies relating to access in relevant local development documents have been taken into account; (d) state what, if any, consultation has been undertaken on issues relating to access to the development and what account has been taken of the outcome of any such consultation; and (e) explain how specific issues which might affect access to the development have been addressed.” 8 HEYFORD MASTERPLAN | DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT 1.5 The more recently published government white paper ‘Fixing our broken This document achieves this within the following sections: housing market’ (February 2017) also seeks to reinforce the importance of Section 1: Introduction – outlines the purpose of the document; design stating: Section 2: Assessment – considers the site and its surroundings in terms of “ (1.44) We want to ensure that communities can influence the physical, social and planning context; the design of what gets built in their area. Local people want Section 3: Design Principles and Sustainable Structuring – presentation new developments to reflect their views about how their of the design principles that have been derived from a combination of communities should evolve, whether it is in keeping with the Government Policy and site assessment; traditional character of their area or a beautiful contemporary Section 4: Involvement and Evolution – outlines the stakeholder consultation design that adds to the existing built environment. Good undertaken, as well as its key findings and design evolution; design is also fundamental to creating healthy and attractive places where people genuinely want to live, and which can Section 5: Design Proposals – presentation of the design proposals including uses and amount proposed, access arrangements, layout of the cater for all members of the community, young or old.” development, scale of buildings, landscaping treatments and appearance. “ (1.45) 73 per cent of people say they would support the Section 6: Summary building of more homes if well designed 1.6 This statement should be read in conjunction with the Hybrid Planning and in keeping with their local area. Application and its accompanying documents including the Planning (National Housing and Planning Advice Unit (2010) Public Statement, Environmental Statement, Flood Risk Assessment, Transport Attitudes to Housing).” Statement, Sustainability Assessment, and Statement of Community Involvement. HEYFORD MASTERPLAN | DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT 9 SECTION 2 ASSESSMENT SURROUNDING DESIGNATIONS AND EXTENT OF CONSERVATION AREA 12 HEYFORD MASTERPLAN | DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT SECTION 2 | ASSESSMENT 2.1 This section provides a summary of the assessment of the site and its SITE’S IMMEDIATE CONTEXT surroundings that has been undertaken 2.11 The site comprises circa 457.37ha of land at the former RAF Upper Heyford HISTORICAL AND PHYSICAL CONTEXT and agricultural fields in immediate locality. Site Heritage & Historic Context 2.12 Beyond the immediate environs of the Application Site, the land is generally used for agriculture and comprises arable/grazing fields of varying size 2.2 There are a range of designations across the surrounding landscape and shape with several woodland belts. including the heritage asset of Rousham Park, with William Kent’s (William 2.13 There are several villages within the proximity of the site, including Upper Kent was an English Landscape Architect who designed Rousham Park in Heyford 0.11km to the west, Lower Heyford circa 0.92km to the south-west, the 18th century) focal points shown on the plan opposite, Rousham and Ardley circa 0.6km to the west and Somerton circa 1.06km to the north. Steeple Aston conservation areas as well as the local wildlife site within the application area. 2.14 Outside of the former military base, but within the ownership of the applicant and within the application site, is the sewage treatment works (parcel 36), 2.3 The former RAF Upper Heyford airbase as a whole is designated as a located to the south-east of parcel 17 which is accessible from Camp Road. conservation area, reflecting the role that the airbase played in the Cold War years, and the distinctive architecture and layouts which arose from that use. 2.4 The former base contains a number of Scheduled Monuments identified as ‘Cold War Structures’ at the former Upper Heyford designation as well as five listed buildings. Cold War Landscape 2.5 The built heritage potential of the site is reflected in its designation as a conservation area and the scheduling of Cold War structures. The closure of the airbase soon after the end of the Cold War means that the extent of survival is high. Site Heritage: Landscape & Built Form 2.6 The airfield was originally built in 1916 in response to a requirement for trained aircrews for the Royal Flying Corps during WWI. 2.7 Immediately after the war, the airfield was abandoned, although this was short-lived, and in 1923 the site was brought back into use. It continued to have a significant role in Britain’s air defence systems up to and including WWII. However, it was the Cold War period after the war which saw the most intense period of development and use and occupation by the American Airforce USAF.
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