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Planning, Design and Access Statement For BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LTD. Development description: The erection of a two-storey modular office building and associated car parking provision. Samlesbury Aerodrome Balderstone, LANCASHIRE March 2019 1 Prepared By: Claire Parker Chartered Town Planner On Behalf Of: Cassidy + Ashton 7 East Cliff PRESTON PR1 3JE _________________________ Document Ref: 9320 – Planning, Design and Access Statement Date: March 2019 Samlesbury Aerodrome – Planning, Design and Access Statement 2 CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 Document Structure .......................................................................................................... 4 1.2 This Application ................................................................................................................ 5 2.0 DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEXT .............................................................................................................. 6 2.1 Site History ........................................................................................................................ 6 2.2 Site Location ...................................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Surrounding Area .............................................................................................................. 8 2.4 Site Description ................................................................................................................. 9 2.5 Planning History ................................................................................................................ 9 3.0 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS ............................................................................................................ 11 4.0 PLANNING POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 12 4.1 National Planning Policy ................................................................................................ 12 4.2 Local Planning Policy ..................................................................................................... 13 4.3 Relevant Policies ............................................................................................................. 13 4.4 Lancashire Enterprise Zone Masterplan ....................................................................... 14 5.0 PLANNING ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................. 15 5.1 Principle of Use ............................................................................................................... 15 5.2 Design .............................................................................................................................. 15 5.3 Drainage and Flood Risk ................................................................................................ 15 5.4 Utilities ............................................................................................................................. 16 5.5 Traffic and Transport ...................................................................................................... 16 5.6 Ecology ............................................................................................................................ 16 5.7 Sustainability ................................................................................................................... 17 6.0 DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS ................................................................................................ 18 6.1 Amount of Development ................................................................................................. 18 6.2 Layout ............................................................................................................................... 18 6.3 Boundary Treatment and Landscaping ........................................................................ 18 6.4 Scale ................................................................................................................................. 19 6.5 Appearance ...................................................................................................................... 19 6.6 Access .............................................................................................................................. 19 7.0 CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................................. 20 APPENDIX CA1 Samlesbury Aerodrome – Planning, Design and Access Statement 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION Cassidy + Ashton has been instructed by BAE Systems to prepare a Planning, Design and Access Statement in respect of a planning application for development at Samlesbury Aerodrome, near Balderstone, Lancashire. The application seeks full planning permission for: The erection of a two-storey modular office building and associated car parking provision. The proposed development will cover the footprint of a previously demolished building and a grassed area of land to the west. The proposed development has been the subject of continuous discussions between the applicant and their design team to ensure that the proposals meet the long-term requirements for office accommodation within the site. The purpose of this statement is to describe the site’s context and relevant planning policy background before setting out the development proposals in detail. The final scheme is then assessed against the relevant planning policies and any other material considerations, including matters of design and access. The conclusion is then reached that, following in-depth examination, the development conforms with planning policy, the principle of sustainable development and any other relevant material considerations and therefore, full planning permission should be granted. 1.1 Document Structure This statement will demonstrate that the application has been prepared with full consideration of the planning and design issues pertaining to it and conclude that the proposals are fully justified. The Design and Access Statement within this document is submitted due to the new build floorspace proposed exceeding 1000sqm. The statement will be in accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 and the guidance contained within National Planning Practice Guidance [NPPG]. In particular, the statement explains the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the development with regard to: • Amount of development • Layout • Boundary Treatment and Landscaping • Scale • Appearance • Access The National Planning Practice Guidance states that a Design and Access statement must: a) Explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the proposed development; and b) Demonstrate the steps taken to appraise the context of the proposed development, and how the design of the development takes that context into account. Samlesbury Aerodrome – Planning, Design and Access Statement 4 The NPPG also sets out what should be included in a Design and Access Statement and makes the following points: • A development’s context refers to the particular characteristics of the application site and its wider setting. These will be specific to the circumstances of an individual application and a Design and Access Statement should be tailored accordingly. • Design and Access Statements must also explain the applicant’s approach to access and how relevant Local Plan policies have been taken into account. They must detail any consultation undertaken in relation to access issues, and how the outcome of this consultation has informed the proposed development. Applicants must also explain how any specific issues which might affect access to the proposed development have been addressed. The conclusion is then reached that, following in-depth examination of the planning merits, design proposals and other material considerations, the development conforms to national and local policy requirements and as such, full planning permission should be granted. The remainder of this Planning, Design and Access Statement is structured as follows: ➢ Chapter 2 – Development in Context ➢ Chapter 3 – Development Proposals ➢ Chapter 4 - Planning Policy Context ➢ Chapter 5 – Planning Assessment ➢ Chapter 6 – Design Principles and Concepts ➢ Chapter 7 – Conclusion 1.2 This Application In order to allow a proper assessment of the proposals and fully satisfy the requirements of national planning policy and local validation requirements for application submissions, the following supporting documents have been prepared to be submitted as part of this application: • Application forms and certificates • Planning, Design and Access Statement • Assessments: ➢ Drainage Strategy for Car Park ➢ Flood Risk Assessment & Drainage Impact Assessment ➢ Transport Assessment ➢ Preliminary Ecological Appraisal • Plans: ➢ Dwg no. 9320-L02B Location Plan & Existing Site Plan ➢ Dwg no. 9320-L01B Proposed Site Plan ➢ Dwg no. HD/9124/02-D Proposed Layout UK123 Ultima Layouts (Floor Plans and Elevations of Modular Building) ➢ Dwg no. 2322(63)E01-T1 Proposed Car Park Lighting Layout This Planning, Design and Access Statement is to be read in conjunction with the drawings,