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LAND SOUTH OF MILL LANE, GOOSNARGH DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF AN OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR UP TO 140 DWELLINGS INCLUDING CRIME IMPACT STATEMENT & WASTE MANAGEMENT, REFUSE AND RECYCLING STATEMENT Woodcroft design urban design masterplanning architecture Page 2 Document Structure Document Structure 2 Executive Summary 3 Design and Access Statement 4 Building For Life 5 Introduction 6 Physical Context & Local Character 7 Site Features 8 Surrounding Character 9 Design Considerations - Summary of Reports 10 Design Considerations - Existing Trees & Hedges 11 Design Considerations - Ecology 12 Design Considerations - Flood Risk Assessment 13 Constraints & Opportunities 14 Constraints & Opportunities 15 Design Parameters - Landscape infrastructure & Block Structure 16 Design Parameters - Movement & Street Hierarchy 17 Detailed Design 18 Detailed Design 19 Access 20 Access 21 Sustainability, Energy and Waste & Crime Impact Statement 22 Building for Life Conclusions & Final Conclusions 23 Page 3 Executive Summary Design and Access Statement Structure This Design Statement has been prepared so that it is simple, logical, and easy to read and understand. Documents referred to in the production of this planning application It has been prepared in support of an outline planning application submitted to Preston City Council for up to 140 dwellings at land south of Mill Lane, Goosnargh. ‘The site’ is shown edged red on the Site Location Plan which accompanies this planning application. The description of the development is: Outline matters planning application for the erection of up to 140 No. dwellings with associated landscaping and infrastructure. This document will discuss the sites context and constraints as they have been an important part of the design process. This will help demonstrate how the proposed development is responsive with it’s context and environment into which it is set. It will also follow a logical design approach as set out by Building for Life 12 guidance which will be illustrated and justified throughout the document. Central Lancashire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Final Version October 2012 SOUTH RIBBLE COUNCIL BOROUGHforward with South Ribble Woodcroft design urban design masterplanning architecture Page 4 Design and Access Statement The structure and detail of this document follows guidance set out by the Planning Practice Guidance. This document provides the following guidance on Design & Access Statements: What is a Design and Access statement? A Design and Access Statement (DAS) is a concise report accompanying certain applications for planning permission and applications for listed building consent. They provide a framework for applicants 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. Design and access Design and Access Statements can aid decision-making by enabling local planning authorities statements and third parties to better understand the analysis that has underpinned the design of a How to write, read and use them development proposal. The level of detail in a Design and Access Statement should be proportionate to the complexity of the application, but should not be long. What should be included in a Design and Access Statement accompanying an application for planning permission? A Design and Access Statement must: • Explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the proposed development; and • Demonstrate the steps taken to appraise the context of the proposed development, and how the design of the development takes that context into account. 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 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. Page 5 Building For Life INTEGRATING INTO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD The scheme has been developed embracing the Building for Life 12 criteria Q1 Does the scheme integrate into its surroundings by reinforcing existing connections developed by CABE and the Home Builders Federation. and creating new ones; whilst also respecting existing buildings and land uses along the boundaries of the development site? These criteria embody the vision of what new housing developments should be; Q2 Does the development provide (or is it close to) community facilities, such as shops, attractive, functional and sustainable. The Building for Life criteria are used to schools, workplaces, parks, play areas, pubs or cafés? evaluate the quality of schemes against this vision. Q3 Does the scheme have good access to public transport to help reduce car dependency? The Design and Access Statement contains the information required for the Q4 Does the development have a mix of housing types and tenures that suit local evaluation, and is set out to enable the evidence for the evaluation to be easily requirements? obtained. The twelve Building for Life Questions are grouped under three headings, and are CREATING A PLACE set out as follows: Q5 Does the scheme create a place with a locally inspired or otherwise distinctive character? Q6 Does the scheme take advantage of existing topography, landscape features (including water courses), wildlife habitats, existing buildings, site orientation and micro-climates? Q7 Are buildings designed and positioned within the landscaping to define and enhance BUILDING streets and spaces and are buildings designed to turn corners well? FOR LIFE12 Q8 Is the scheme designed to make it easy to find your way around? The sign of a good place to live www.builtforlifehomes.org STREET AND HOME Q9 Are streets designed in a way that encourage low vehicle speeds and allow them to function as social spaces? Q10 Is resident and visitor parking sufficient and well integrated so that it does not dominate the street? By David Birkbeck and Stefan Kruczkowski Edited by Paul Collins and Q11 Will public and private spaces be clearly defined and designed to be attractive, well Brian Quinn managed and safe? Q12 Is there adequate external storage space for bins and recycling as well as vehicles and cycles? Woodcroft design urban design masterplanning architecture Page 6 Introduction Purpose Mr Gerald Gornall and Community Gateeway Association is applying for outline planning permission to develop up to 140 dwellings © Google at land south of Mill Lane. The proposed development would deliver a range of high quality, high specification homes for the local community in a sustainable location. The new homes would contribute to Preston City Council’s housing supply. PCC’s Local Plan has been fully considered throughout the design process. The following chapters of this design and access statement will demonstrate that the development can be delivered so that it is sympathetic to it surroundings and embraces the constraints and opportunities described and illustrated with this Design and Access Goosnargh St Mary the Statement. The development will be of a character which maintains Oliverson’s C of E Virgin Church and enhances the quality of the landscape and will be in keeping Primary School with local vernacular. The Grape’s Bushells Mill Lane The Site Inn Pub Hospital The application is accompanied by a suite of supporting documents. Cottage This statement should be read in conjunction with the Planning Statement prepared by PWA Planning and other technical Bus Stops assessments. The Site Relevant Building for life 12 Q1 Connections: does the scheme integrate into its surroundings? Church Lane Permeability into the surrounding area will be achieved. Any potential opportunities to connect to existing movement networks Bus Stops will be explored and integrated into the proposals. In particular pedestrian links with Church Lane, Whittingham Lane and the Bus Stops pedestrian access adjacent to Bushells Hospital Cottage will be explored. Local Bus Stops Convenience Q2 Facilities and services: is the development close to facilities and Stores Whittingham Lane services? Bus Stops The site is within easy walking and cycling distance of a range of Bus Stops Post Office local services and facilities which are found on Whittingham Lane. The Stag’s These include a Londis mini-market, Post Office, pharmacy, fish and Head Pub chip shop, hairdressers and a public house. Q3 Public transport: is there good access to public transport? The nearest bus stop is located 0.1 miles away from the centre of the site (3 minutes walking time) with regular services running to and from Preston, Chipping and Longridge. Q4 Meeting local housing requirements: is there a mix of house types and tenures to suit local requirements? The scheme has been designed to take into account the identified need for different house types and tenure in Preston as set out in the Mid Lancashire Housing Contextual Statement. Diagram 6.1 Page 7 Physical Context & Local Key Character The Site Motorway The Site A Roads The site is located to the east of the main settlement of Goosnargh, Preston. To the north of the site lies Mill Lane with Bushell House assisted living residence beyond, the east is B Roads bounded by agricultural fields, to the south and west lies residential properties associated Railway with Whittingham Lane and Church Lane with further residential streets beyond off , The Croft, Churchgate and Goosnargh Lane. Public Right of Way Sub Regional Context As shown on the plan adjacent the site lies to the north east of the main settlement of Preston and lies within a well connected part of Lancashire. Preston has a character rich and vibrant centre with a selection of shops and facilities located at its heart. Junction 32 M6 Motorway and Goosnargh has excellent links with the wider region.