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CD1.06 | Page 80 of 1098 DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Land off Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh, Preston July 2018 CD1.06 | Page 81 of 1098 Prepared by: CSA Environmental Dixies Barns, High Street, Ashwell, Herts, SG7 5NT email: [email protected] On behalf of: Gladman Developments Ltd. Date: Prepared by: Authorised by: File reference: First Issue 29/06/18 AgB SG 3741_05_DRAFT Second Issue 11/07/18 AgB RR 3741_05_A_DRAFT Third Issue 20/07/18 AgB RR 3741_05_B_DRAFT Fourth Issue 27/07/18 AgB/BRY RR 3741_05_C Fifth Issue 01/08/18 AgB RR 3741_05_D Land off Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh Design and Access Statement Issue Date: June 2018 Doc Ref: CSA_3741_05 CD1.06 | Page 82 of 1098 CONTENTS 01 Introduction 01 02 Planning Context and Design Guidance 03 03 Site Assessment 05 04 Evaluation and Evolution 27 05 Development Proposals 31 06 Conclusion 53 CD1.06 | Page 83 of 1098 01. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction The Design and Access Statement (DAS) has been prepared by CSA Environmental on behalf of Gladman Developments Ltd for a proposed residential development at land off Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh (the Site). The Site lies within the administrative area of Preston City Council. Goosnargh is located in Lancashire, within Preston City Council and the Parish of Whititngham. The Site is located to the north of Whittingham Lane (B5269) on the western edge of the settlement of Goosnargh, and measures 7.89 hectares. GOOSNARGH LANE The submitted planning application seeks outline planning consent for a high quality sustainable development comprising the following: SITE CHURCH LANE WHITTINGHAM • Residential development for up to 145 GOOSNARGH B5269 dwellings. WHITTINGHAM LANE • Green infrastructure including new areas of B5269 green space that will incorporate ecological mitigation and habitat creation, retained hedgerows and trees, sustainable drainage systems, the existing ponds, play and recreation space and a site for allotments and community orchard. • Access is applied for in full. Land under the control Site Boundary of the applicant Figure 1.1: Site Location Plan. 1 Design and Access Statement CD1.06 | Page 84 of 1098 1.2 Purpose of the Design and Access Statement The vision for the Site is to create a sensitively designed and high quality place, which complements the The DAS explains the design rationale for the scheme This Design and Access Statement is comprised of character of Goosnargh and responds to the Site’s and how the applicant has fully considered the the following sections: assessed constraints, as follows: proposals and understands what is appropriate 01. Introduction: This section introduces the and feasible within the context of the Site and its development proposals and sets out the vision and surroundings. • Deliver appropriate housing growth for purpose of the Design and Access Statement. Goosnargh. Good quality design is an integral part of sustainable 02. Planning Context and Design Guidance: This • Provide up to 145 dwellings, offering a range of development. The National Planning Policy section sets out the relevant planning policy that dwelling types, sizes and tenures to meet the Framework (NPPF) recognises that design quality applies to the development of the Site. housing needs of the area. matters and that planning should drive up standards across all forms of development. Achieving good 03. Site Assessment: This section demonstrates the • Areas of new green space for ecological design is about creating places, buildings, or spaces steps taken to appraise the Site and its surroundings. enhancement, to include the existing ponds. that work well for everyone, look good, last well, and 04. Evaluation: 7KLVVHFWLRQLGHQWLÀHVWKHLQÁXHQFHV • The provision of new public open space to will adapt to the needs of future generations. and opportunities of the Site and its surroundings. incorporate new children’s play equipment and recreational routes. 05. Development Proposals: This section describes and illustrates the design proposals and • A robust green infrastructure framework to allow GHPRQVWUDWHVKRZWKH\UHVSRQGWRWKHLQÁXHQFHV for the retention of the vast majority of the Site’s DQGRSSRUWXQLWLHVLGHQWLÀHGLQ6HFWLRQ existing landscape and ecology features. 06. Conclusion: This section evaluates the proposals • To create a considered and appropriate transition against NPPF sustainability and design criteria. between the existing built edge and the adjacent countryside. • Promote a development that integrates into its surroundings, with a focus on maximising connectivity with both the existing settlement edge and the Public Rights of Way network. • Create a ‘place’ that is accessible to everyone, which makes everyone feel comfortable, safe and secure and a place where people want to live. Land off Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh - July 2018 2 CD1.06 | Page 85 of 1098 02. PLANNING CONTEXT AND DESIGN GUIDANCE 2.1 National Planning Policy National Planning Policy Background A detailed assessment of the planning policy • Function well and add to the overall quality of • Local character (including landscape setting). framework is set out in the Planning Statement, the area over the lifetime of the development. • 6DIHFRQQHFWHGDQGHIÀFLHQWVWUHHWV which accompanies this planning application. This • Be visually attractive as a result of good • A network of greenspaces (including parks) section focuses on the local planning policies most architecture, layout and appropriate and and public places. relevant to the design and access proposals for the effective landscaping. • Crime prevention. development. • Be sympathetic to local character and • Security measures. history, while not preventing or discouraging National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) innovation. • Access and inclusion. At the national level the relevant policy guidance • Establish or maintain a strong of place to create • (IÀFLHQWXVHRIQDWXUDOUHVRXUFHV is set out in the National Planning Policy Framework attractive, welcoming and distinctive places to • Cohesive & vibrant neighbourhoods.” (NPPF) (July 2018). The NPPF sets out a presumption in live, work and visit. favour of sustainable development and is a material National Design Guidance • Optimise the potential of the site to consideration in the making of planning decisions, accommodate and sustain an appropriate Whilst the NPPF replaced Planning Policy Statements, setting out the parameters by which planning amount and mix of development (including the following documents are still relevant and aim applications are to be assessed in relation to: green and other public space). to inspire well designed schemes that will create • Create places that are safe, inclusive and attractive places and inclusive new communities. • The presumption in favour of sustainable accessible and which promote health and The following principal documents have informed development. well-being. the design proposals: • Decision-making. • 'HOLYHULQJDVXIÀFLHQWVXSSO\RIKRPHV The Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) explains • National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), how the NPPF policy should be implemented. • Promoting healthy and safe communities. DCLG 2012. Paragraph 006 (ID 26-006-20140306) of the PPG • Promoting sustainable transport. provides further information on design in the • Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), DCLG, 2014. • Making effective use of land. planning process. It states: • Manual for Streets 2: Wider Application of the • Achieving well-designed places. “Design impacts on how people interact with Principles, 2010. • Conserving and enhancing the natural places. Although design is only part of the planning • Urban Design Compendium 1 and 2, English environment. process it can affect a range of economic, Partnerships - Housing Corporation, 2000-2007. social and environmental objectives beyond Paragraph 124 of the NPPF states that “Good design the requirement for good design in its own right. • Building for Life 12 (3rd Ed.), Design Council, is a key aspect of sustainable development, creates Planning policies and decisions should seek 2015. better places in which to live and work and helps to ensure the physical environment supports make development acceptable to communities”. these objectives. The following issues should be Paragraph 127 provides a set of design criteria which considered: new development should seek to achieve: 3 Design and Access Statement CD1.06 | Page 86 of 1098 2.2 Local Planning Policy • Policy EN9- Design of New Development: • Policy 24 : Sport and Recreation. The policy states applications will be approved The Preston Local Plan 2012-26 Policy 6 is particularly relevant to this DAS as it where they make a positive contribution to the The Preston Local Plan 2012-26 (Site Allocations requires the improvement of the quality of housing character and local distinctiveness of the area and Development Management Policies DPD) was by facilitating the greater provision of accessible through the use of high design. adopted on 2 July 2015 and covers the period 2012 housing and neighbourhoods. to 2026. The role of the Preston Local Plan is: • Policy EN10 – Biodiversity and Nature Policy 24 is also of relevance to this DAS as it sets out that everyone should have the opportunity to • To identify the scale of development and Conservation: access good sport, physical and recreation facilities allocate sites to meet the development needs The policy states out that priority will be given to (including children's play). of Preston in order to achieve the vision for the ecology of the site and the surrounding area