Masterplan Consultation Document February / March 2016

shaping a place, creating a community Manydown Masterplan Consultation Document February / March 2016

shaping a place, creating a community For further information please contact: Remarkable Group The Pump House, Garnier Road, Winchester, SO23 9QG Telephone: 01962 893 893 Manydown Project Team Email: [email protected] Telephone: Freephone 08081 683 600 Website: manydownbasingstoke.co.uk

5556 Masterplan consultation document 16 February 2016 ❚ Contents

Section 1: Feedback 5 Section 4: Themes 53

1.1 Feedback from engagement so far 6 4.1 Introduction 53

1.2 Key ﬁ ndings 7 4.2 Transport issues 54

1.3 Towards a masterplan strategy 9 4.3 Opportunities for the wider transport network 56 1.4 Feedback on the scenarios and ideas 11 Questions: The wider transport network 58 Section 2: Principles 15 4.4 The Manydown central street 59 2.1 The draft principles 16 Questions: The Manydown central street 62

2.2 The principles in detail 18 4.5 Manydown centre 64 Questions: Principles 23 Questions: Manydown centre 66

Section 3: Masterplan Development 25 4.6 The country park at Manydown 67 Questions: The country park at Manydown 75 3.1 Introduction 26 4.7 Housing choice 77 3.2 Key assumptions 27 Questions: Housing choice 88 3.3 The three strategic approaches 28

3.4 Approach One - Section 5: Next Steps 89 Compact centres and co-located schools 30 Questions: Approach One - Compact centres and co-located schools 36

3.5 Approach Two - Western-focussed linear square 38 Questions: Approach Two - Linear market square 44

3.6 Approach Three - Linear high street 46 Questions: Approach Three - The linear high street 52

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 1 ❚ Introduction

This report is an update on progress for This document sets out the emerging ideas that the team are the masterplanning work for the northern assessing in order to understand and test the implications of key strategic decisions. part of the Manydown site that is in council A questionnaire accompanies this consultation document with ownership. This work builds on the testing the aim of inviting you to: and ideas developed at the community ■ Help us prioritise issues and options for Manydown. design event held in November 2015 and ■ Participate in sharing ideas and views on the future of other baseline surveys and information Manydown. gathering undertaken by the project team. ■ Use the opportunity to comment on masterplan approaches Baseline documents, including a technical before a planning application is submitted later in 2016. constraints plan, can be found at: Structure of this document www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk ■ Section 1 of this document provides an overview of the feedback received at the last engagement event. ■ Section 2 includes the principles upon which the Manydown masterplan will be based. We would like your comments on these principles. ■ Section 3 explains three strategic approaches for Manydown. These are based on those developed at the community design event held in November 2015. Please let us know which aspects of any of the approaches you think would work best. ■ Section 4 includes a range of themes that we would like to explore with you. Are we going in the right direction?

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 2 This report has been prepared as part a consultation exercise on Manydown that runs from 17 February to 29 March 2016. It is intended to help gather feedback on key issues related to the development and throughout this document there are questions for you to answer. These are also available as a separate questionnaire in a number of formats including both online and on paper. There will be an exhibition that includes selected information from this report, together with the questionnaire, in a number of locations between 27 February and 5 March - see below. This will also be an opportunity to ask the team questions. You can give us your feedback by:

1 answering an online questionnaire at: www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk

2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events or posting it to 'Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project team at the events.

3 visiting the drop-in sessions at: - Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke RG23 8AB - Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB - Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, RG23 7HA - Basingstoke Town Centre - Saturday 5 March from 10:30am to 4:30pm, in The Mall, outside Primark, Castle Square, RG21 7QU

At these events you can either ﬁ ll in a paper copy of the questionnaire or leave your feedback directly on the exhibition boards.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 3 ❚ Introduction

The Manydown Development What the draft Local Plan tells us Approximately 3,400 new homes have been proposed in the The submission draft Local Plan outlines the approach to be draft Local Plan for the northern part of Manydown, west of taken to the development of the Manydown allocation. This Basingstoke. notes that: As the joint owners of a 999-year lease on the land, Basingstoke “Manydown will deliver a high quality, sustainable new and Deane Borough Council and Hampshire County Council are development of approximately 3,400 new homes in the plan now looking at how the Manydown site can be developed. This period. The proposals will be designed sensitively to respond will take the form of a masterplan. to the site’s opportunities and constraints, in particular its This document and masterplan refers only to the land in the landscape context, heritage assets, and relationship with ownership of the councils shown below. existing communities” The draft Local Plan states that development of the site will be informed by a masterplan and that development will take place between 2017/18 and 2028/29.

Wootton St Lawrence

Winklebury

Kempshott

Key Policy SS3.10 - Proposed main modiﬁ cations to the submission draft Local Plan following Extent of BDBC / HCC landownership subject to planning application (excludes Worting) draft Local Plan examination hearing (December 2015) Extent of site allocation SS3.10 (including country park) for masterplanning purposes Country park

Development } (2017-2029)

Timeline of events Where we are now

May 2015 Summer 2015 November 2015 Winter 2015/16 Spring 2016 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Autumn 2016 Winter 2016/17

Appointment of Setting the baseline Shaping Manydown: Development of Masterplan Preparation of Consultation Reﬁ nement of Submission of professional team (including surveys Community design masterplan consultation planning application planning application planning application and analytical work) event in the War approaches Memorial Park in Basingstoke

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 4 Section 1: Feedback ❚ 1.1 Feedback from engagement so far

In November 2015 we invited members Our Goals of the public to share their views on what ■ Design together Manydown could be like through a range of ■ Review together activities and a four-day community design ■ Listen and collaborate event ■ Working together to identify key issues and possible solutions

Who has been involved so far? ■ 31 interviews were conducted with councillors, business and community groups. ■ 400 organisations, groups and representatives were invited to take part in workshops as part of the community design event. ■ 50,000 newsletters were mailed to the communities around the Manydown site and across Basingstoke. ■ more than 400 people came along and joined in the discussion at the community design event and provided us with immediate feedback on a range of key issues, priorities and concerns. ■ 95 completed feedback forms were received. ■ More than 70 people attended a feedback event in the Haymarket Theatre in early December.

How did people get involved? The community design event in November 2015, offered: ■ 16 workshops on key issues and themes for the new development. ■ Three local community workshops involving Buckskin / South Ham / Worting / Kempshott / Oakley / Sherborne St John / Wootton St Lawrence / Rooksdown / Winklebury. ■ Public exhibition over the weekend of 14 and 15 November 2015 with the opportunity to talk to a member of the project team in detail and to input key issues, ideas and responses to the ideas that had been developed so far.

What have we been doing since then? ■ Schools engagement - three workshops with people aged from 10 to 14 years old, from ﬁ ve primary, two secondary and one special school. ■ Ongoing meetings with local groups and adjacent parish councils and wards. ■ Working group meetings across a range of topics in January and early February 2016.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 6 ❚ 1.2 Key ﬁ ndings

The feedback we received Greenery everywhere ■ Strong regret at loss of open space and views and risk to The notes below and overleaf summarise the key comments sensitive / precious habitat / ecologies. made during the community design event. ■ A strong emphasis should be placed therefore on this being a green urban place. General comments about the event and the future of ■ How to create an ecologically rich place? Manydown ■ Great to have a country park: but think carefully about its ■ Yes to development if it is truly excellent. purpose in the 21st century. ■ Acknowledgement of errors in previous developments ■ Naturalistic not over-designed. - what can we learn? ■ A greening strategy for the western edge of the site is needed ■ We can do (far) better than before - we have to. – a swathe. ■ Worry that good intentions will get lost along the way. ■ Need to plan for good views of the area of outstanding ■ We know it’s complex: have to put everything together in a natural beauty (AONB) and to the south. place (not shopping lists of everything we want). ■ Much talk about green buffers / gaps. But beware buffers in the settlement itself – divide communities. Opportunities for all ■ Not everyone wants a garden. ■ Manydown is for everyone.

■ That includes people who can choose to live wherever they Movement, traffi c and parking like. ■ Frustration / anger at risk of worsening traffi c on local roads ■ Should be an inclusive, mixed community. and key pinch points: team does not (yet) have the answers. ■ Need for wide-ranging choice in housing: size, tenure, price, ■ People acknowledge need for new housing so requires bold type, design. approach. ■ Affordability is key: this in the general sense not just ‘social ■ Need for a ‘strategic infrastructure framework’ not just very rent’ local interventions. ■ Should be designed to cater to the needs and aspirations of ■ Debate about central street. all not just a few. ■ Need proper streets not roads. ■ Remember: we’re building a community not just a physical ■ Need bus hub / excellent service – bus provision currently is place. useless. ■ An economy. ■ Some traffi c fl ow can be reversed from east to west into Manydown if good secondary school, jobs, shops and a community centre, country park. ■ Concerns regarding construction traffi c. ■ Greater self-containment needed: employment, shopping, schools, health and social care provision. ■ Walkable, family-friendly neighbourhoods needed. ■ YES to local cycling (need for good network and safe routes) but tricky when off-site. ■ Signifi cant interest in the potential for a Bus Rapid Transport system (BRT). ■ Need for well-planned parking and lots of spaces.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 7 ❚ Key ﬁ ndings

The feedback we received Economic and social vitality ■ Needs work / jobs / local employment. ■ Employment mixed in with housing – especially in the centre; Good neighbours and connectivity lots of small businesses. ■ Emphatically ‘YES’. ■ Land is scarce and should be used wisely. So need for some ■ Concern over rat-running, congestion, surface water density, not to be confused with high rise. drainage and localised fl ooding, loss of views and dog ■ But, yes, together with the high demand for one and two walking opportunities. bedroom homes there will need to be terraces. ■ But: see opportunities for access to a proper new centre ■ Walkable neighbourhood (400-metre radius). - schooling, green spaces, country park and even in a potential new Bus Rapid Transit to Basingstoke centre. Resilience, adaptability and environmental ■ To the south of the railway line people see opportunity to sustainability regenerate the wider place / community – should be planned ■ ‘net positive’. as a unifi ed / integrated place / community. ■ YES, want this to be place that lasts and gets better over ■ Want new place / residents to be neighbourly: so grow the time, like places used to. community from the word ‘go’. ■ Need adaptable buildings in the centre. Unique identity / great design ■ Big concern / interest in ecology. ■ ‘YES’ to broad principles of a Hampshire market town layout ■ And local pollution (from cars and lorries). but strong voice too for choice in housing design. ■ Concerns regarding sewerage infrastructure. ■ Overall coherence – a distinctive and consistent feel - but ■ But not much on low carbon (climate change), perhaps with lots of different architectures. assumed that new developments simply have to meet high ■ Beware of the risks of imitating other styles. standards. ■ Want modern housing not just ‘olde worlde’. ■ Should be of Hampshire - strong sense of place. ■ Should be built to last. ■ Adaptability / fl exibility of key buildings.

Places and spaces for community In addition to the feedback received the ■ Community centre become a centre for the community. following other issues will shape the future ■ Moved towards a full town centre brief: square / high street, masterplan for Manydown: anchor food store, independent retail, health care, cafés, ■ Site constraints and physical limitations, such as places of work, primary school (secondary school nearby), access, changes of level, heritage and wider views. pub. For further information please visit: ■ Needs a multi-purpose community facility. www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk ■ Should serve needs of existing communities – people will use ■ The type and form of place we want to create it if it’s good and accessible. (for example, a compact walkable place, strong character). ■ A learning place. ■ Integration with neighbours (routes, links, shared ■ Needs a doctors surgery. facilities). ■ Importance of sport and play facilities. ■ Delivery considerations and phasing.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 8 ❚ 1.3 Towards a masterplan strategy

Working in groups at the community design event we started looking at the area identiﬁ ed in the draft Local Plan. Scenario 1 The draft Local Plan says that development at Manydown should include: A339 ■ Schools (one secondary school and two primary schools). ■ Centres (one main centre and around two local centres). Wootton St ■ A central street through the development. Lawrence ■ Key open spaces and green space. Country park Roman Rd Summarising the results of the group work we formed three scenarios that show different approaches of creating a place. ■ These were not ‘options’ to be selected from but ideas to be tested to see what members of the public thought would Winkle ry Way work. bu ■ The ‘scenarios’ were then presented on the following days. ■ Over the weekend we asked for feedback on the different elements of these ideas to inform possible future options. Worting Rd

Together we talked about ■ What are important features for a new development? ■ How can co-location of uses inﬂ uence a place / new development? Pack Ln ■ How can the located uses work with its neighbours? Railway ■ What kind of place do we want to create? Drawing from consultation event

An ‘urban’ Manydown Co-located centres combining retail, community and health facilities together with schools, enhancing daily provision for the community adjacent to it (Winklebury).

A good neighbour A great number of pedestrian links to adjacent communities. What do all plans have in common? Local centres and a country park hub is provided for use by ■ New north / south vehicular route, connecting all communities. The southern development will form a strong Worting Road and the A339. bond to Buckskin, having a local centre right on the edge that ■ The country park to the north providing a park hub, a can provide facilities for both communities. central location for the community to use. ■ Southern development connects on to Pack Lane. Vehicular links ■ A link into Winklebury Way towards the town centre. Green gateways support main vehicular links into the development, creating a pleasant entrance. The new ■ Green spaces on sites of Archaeological Areas and Monuments. main vehicular north / south route can relieve the northern roundabout as a new link onto the A339 is provided.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 9 ❚ Towards a masterplan strategy

Scenario 2 Scenario 3

A339

Wootton St Lawrence Wootton St Lawrence Country park Country park Roman Rd

Roman Rd

Winklebury Way Winklebury Way

Worting Rd

Pack Ln Pack Ln

Railway

Railway Drawing from consultation event Drawing from consultation event

Centres with different identities A linear centre Main centre to the west with link to the country park. Two small Combining all three centres in a long ‘high street’ as one local centres serve the rest of Manydown. Three different providing high visibility of all facilities. Featuring spaces identities can be accomplished by using different features, e.g. alongside as well as a change of direction on both ends. market square. Dispersed schools sites Country park schools Schools are dispersed across the development area, locating The schools sit on the edge of the country park, co-locating them away from existing school infrastructure. education with nature. Also lessening the impact on existing schools. Green infrastructure Green ﬁ ngers reach through the development, strengthening Shared green spaces the relation to the country park for all communities as well as The village greens are located at main vehicular entrances to providing long views. There is a green pedestrian link from the Manydown, providing open space to all communities. railway tracks up to the country park.

Vehicular links Vehicular links are maximised through a number of minor routes linking into adjacent neighbourhoods, supplementing the new main vehicular north / south route. Additionally a link through or over the railway tracks is provided.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 10 ❚ 1.4 Feedback on the scenarios and ideas

Key messages that stood out

Integration A strong idea came out for Manydown as an integrated place with good connections. This is shown in the concept diagram below.

Country park

Strategic gap

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 11 ❚ Your feedback on the scenarios and ideas

Manydown as a good neighbour Sharing facilities, opportunities and green spaces with existing communities is an important idea that you told us would help make Manydown a positive addition to Basingstoke. This diagram indicates the type of facilities that exist around the town and their proximity. Being a good neighbour means sharing facilities and allowing communities to work together.

Key

Note: Larger dots indicate bigger facilities

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 12 Streets not roads Streets designed for cyclists and pedestrians, not only for vehicles. This can make walking, cycling and public transport more popular choices which is good for health and well-being as well as the sense of community.

NO to dispersed, road-based model at the expense of other YES to compact and walkable street-based model that users, because this limits choice and is less resilient. works for all and supports active connected communities.

Strong support for: ■ A walkable central high street / urban square that is ‘a pleasant place to spend time’. ■ A Roman Road linear park. ■ Country park schools. ■ A high quality walkable new centre that beneﬁ ts existing as well as new residents. ■ Co-located activities and uses. ■ Higher density development around the centre and a mix of types of homes. ■ A mix of housing and opportunities. ■ Parks near existing communities. ■ A road network that considers existing residents and neighbours. ■ Better walking, cycling and bus provision.

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Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 14 Section 2: Principles ❚ 2.1 The draft principles

Opportunities like Manydown come along Ten Principles for Manydown only rarely. A large and open site, in wonderful The following 10 principles are intended to inform all work on Hampshire countryside and situated at the Manydown now and in the future. When adopted, we should edge of an ambitious town equipped with be able to trace their presence in all aspects of the design and delivery of the new place and its communities. They will be used sound infrastructure, dynamic businesses to help evaluate the proposals for Manydown at each key stage and a forward-looking communities, of its planning and subsequent evolution. Manydown - the place - starts its life with many advantages. They originate from: ■ the study of successful places and what made them what For its promoters, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council they are; and Hampshire County Council, as public authorities, there is an opportunity for the new settlement of Manydown to set ■ the work done on the Manydown Vision during the course of a new benchmark for development in the borough. Together 2013 and 2014; the councils can plan for, design and then enable the building ■ discussions with elected councillors and professional teams of an exemplary place and communities that enhance the in 2015; and opportunities and quality of life for all who live there, as well as ■ feedback from the community design event in November those in the surrounding area. 2015. Manydown is of such scale that it will enhance the image They will be refi ned and changed over the coming months and prosperity of the area – strengthening the local economy through the engagement programme, prior to formal adoption and creating an even more vibrant community. Providing by both of the councils. the opportunity for people to fi nd homes that suit their circumstances and needs, good jobs and access to education, it will attract people and businesses, bringing greater prosperity for all. The town and borough as a whole can become Manydown’s champion and the guardian of these principles throughout its planning and development, as well as its everyday life. Manydown will be developed over the next 15 to 20 years and designed to last for decades and centuries to come. It is therefore important that these principles are designed to endure both in terms of how they shape the core elements of the development and how they provide fl exibility. These principles will be refi ned and tested through public engagement and while they are not meant to be exhaustive they will guide the evolution of Manydown through the planning and masterplanning stage, in the selection of strategic and other partners, through its design and construction, and ultimately into its everyday and civic life. Manydown will have the feel and distinctive atmosphere and character of the place we chose to create, equipped to meet aspirations, as well as current needs, and fi t to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. In simple terms, we want to build a place where people will want to live and see their family grow up.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 16 Summary of the Ten Proposed Design Principles

Principle 1: A place of excellence Principle 6: Places and spaces for community life It is critically important to get the plan right at the outset Modern housing estates often don’t allow strong and for the physical infrastructure for Manydown to communities to form easily - with streets dominated by be well considered and as future-proofed as possible. cars without proper pavements or crossing points; no This requires excellence in urban planning and design, focal points, such as high streets or market or garden transport planning and in engineering. Our aim is to squares and poorly provided or located common establish an enduring and effective framework for facilities such as community centres, shops, places of Manydown referenced against the best in class, not just worship and public services. in the UK but elsewhere – considering both contemporary and much loved older places. Principle 7: Economic vitality: a place to work as well as to live Principle 2: Shaping Manydown together: At Manydown that there will be signifi cant and suitable engagement and strong partnerships employment provision and it will be integrated and Manydown – both the place and its subsequent clustered in focal points and on the high streets which are community – is being conceived and shaped through themselves at the heart of residential neighbourhoods. active engagement with people and organisations across the town and county. This will continue through Principle 8: Greenery everywhere the planning, design and development processes and The residents of Manydown and the rest of the borough through into the ongoing operation of the place, building will all enjoy the new country park. But the aim is to upon and adding value to strong social and business make the whole place especially green, with a tapestry foundations and local expertise, greatly enriching the of open and green spaces ranging from garden squares project. and other large-scale green spaces, pocket parks, playing fi elds and grounds, preserved woodland and Principle 3: Homes and opportunities for all: other habitats, through to small but signifi cant fl ower- a place to start and a place to stay beds and herb and food-growing areas throughout the Manydown aims to provide housing and opportunities development. Major streets will be tree-lined and many for all. We intend that it will appeal and offer choices to houses will benefi t from gardens with the subsequent people irrespective of their age, household income and upkeep to be undertaken through new models of tastes. It will be a place that helps people starting out in community management that the councils are exploring. life, a place that attracts people who can choose to live wherever they like, and a place that has plenty to offer Principle 9: Long-life economics and stewardship people who want to stay on for the longer term. Developers often take a short term interest in a development to make maximum profi t. By contrast, the Principle 4: Unique identity: coherence and councils aim to adopt a long-life model that will underpin diversity the development of Manydown. Manydown will not be ‘anytown’. We will learn from older towns and villages in Hampshire, and elsewhere across Principle 10: Resilience, adaptability the country, how they were laid out and built, defi ned by and environmental sustainability their local geography and climate and locally available The aim is to plan, design and build Manydown well with materials and building technologies. the quality and character both to endure physically and be cherished by its residents so that people actively want Principle 5: Good neighbours: it to last. Clear policies and standards will be established connections, mobility and new possibilities and formalised to help ensure this actually happens. Manydown’s plan will be founded on the principle of ‘walkable neighbourhoods’, characterised by a strong street hierarchy and network, plentiful connections, carefully-considered car parking and local services such as schools and convenience stores, primary health care and employment located within reach by foot or bicycle. This will minimise the need to travel by car for every journey.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 17 ❚ 2.2 The principles in detail

Principle 1: Principle 2: A place of excellence Shaping Manydown together: engagement and strong partnerships It is critically important to get the plan right at the outset and for the physical infrastructure for Manydown to be Manydown – both the place and its subsequent community well considered and as future-proofed as possible. This – is being conceived and shaped through active requires excellence in urban planning and design, transport engagement with people and organisations across the planning and in engineering. Our aim is to establish town and county. This will continue through the planning, an enduring and effective framework for Manydown design and development processes and through into the referenced against the best in class, not just in the UK but ongoing operation of the place, building upon and adding elsewhere – considering both contemporary and much value to strong social and business foundations and local loved older places. expertise, greatly enriching the project. All involved must aim to achieve the highest standards of quality As public authorities, the strategic partnership between and try to learn from previous issues experienced in local Basingstoke and Deane and Hampshire councils, with their communities. We intend that Manydown will come to be seen as different resources and responsibilities, helps to create a truly the best new place regionally and nationally: for its streets and coordinated approach at all stages of the development of green spaces to be full of life; its housing to be well-designed, Manydown. In this way there is a better chance that issues have broad appeal and offer choice; its schools and health as different as, for instance, housing, highways, education, and social care to be outstanding; for its architecture to inspire, utilities and the proposed country park can be addressed in an endure and be cherished; and its transport to move people integrated way and with an overview of the whole development around safely, efﬁ ciently and sustainably. and place in mind. The economic model for delivering Manydown will be in tune This will be combined with the expertise and resources of major with these aims and give them the best chance of being private sector partners – with shared values and risks – to create achieved. We will choose our partners carefully to ensure they a powerful delivery mechanism. are aligned wholeheartedly with what we are trying to achieve. In addition, we aim to establish relationships with various And the process of engagement used to grow Manydown will types of partners, developers, builders and owners, as well as itself build capacity across communities to remain ambitious providers of social, cultural and environmental services. This will and driven by quality throughout. help ensure that the place and its community provides diversity Manydown: the place of excellence will be made by a culture of and choice and gives excellent supply chain opportunities for excellence. local businesses and social enterprises of all kinds. These partnerships at all levels and at all stages bring together the expertise, energy, experience and dynamism in an effective collaboration motivated to deliver the project mission.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 18 Principle 3: Principle 4: Homes and opportunities for all: a Unique identity: coherence and place to start and a place to stay diversity

Manydown aims to provide housing and opportunities for Manydown will not be ‘anytown’. We will learn from older all. We intend that it will appeal and offer choices to people towns and villages in Hampshire, and elsewhere across the irrespective of their age, household income and tastes. It country, how they were laid out and built, defi ned by their will be a place that helps people starting out in life, a place local geography and climate and locally available materials that attracts people who can choose to live wherever they and building technologies. like, and a place that has plenty to offer people who want to There will be a strong emphasis on the vision for Manydown stay on for the longer term. and how that is delivered through good design together with Manydown will provide homes for a wide range of continual checks by the councils on the level of quality. The aim circumstances, needs and incomes, for example, for young is to get decisions right in the fi rst place in order to help avoid people starting out in life, for settled families and other the downside of the modern housing market where new and households, for the re-locating entrepreneur and executive composite materials and a small number of major developers and for the mature downsizer. Manydown can and will address tend to make all places look alike and quality standards are housing affordability particularly for borough residents in new often compromised. and innovative ways, providing a wide range of housing types The strategic development partners needed for a project of so people can live their lives to the full in the area. this size will create frameworks and opportunities for new With mixed and well-integrated communities, a dynamic types of partners and builders – some of whom might already local economy and the widest variety of homes, we aim to be operating locally – who can help achieve the richer built provide jobs, education and training opportunities and routes environments we seek. to employment for those in need of new skills. Manydown can At Manydown we wish to explore how we can rediscover provide excellent primary and secondary schooling through traditional Hampshire urban layouts and materials at the same new schools, which will also provide education opportunities time as developing a specifi c 21st century context with the best for families in the wider area. In short, the aim is to ensure that of contemporary design and innovative delivery. The urban Manydown is a properly integrated community that connects design – specifying block, plot, street, landscape and other well with its surroundings and fosters good social and economic typologies – will aim to achieve a visual coherence and even relations to ensure that it contributes in a positive way to the life beauty - that can support many architectures and building in the borough. forms further improving its sense of place. Built within a clear and agreed framework by many different organisations – large and small – and supporting opportunities for the local economy, we will ensure a unique identity for Manydown.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 19 ❚ The principles in detail

Principle 5: Principle 6: Good neighbours: connections, Places and spaces for community life mobility and new possibilities Modern housing estates often don’t allow strong Manydown’s plan will be founded on the principle of communities to form easily - with streets dominated by ‘walkable neighbourhoods’, characterised by a strong cars without proper pavements or crossing points; no focal street hierarchy and network, plentiful connections, points, such as high streets or market or garden squares carefully-considered car parking and local services such and poorly provided or located common facilities such as as schools and convenience stores, primary health care community centres, shops, places of worship and public and employment located within reach by foot or bicycle. services. This will minimise the need to travel by car for every At Manydown we are committed to community; we see it as journey. a sense of belonging and of neighbourliness, of caring for the The new neighbourhoods will respect and connect with existing common parts, working for the benefi t of local society and the neighbouring settlements and communities via good, direct, look and feel of the neighbourhood. street links helping to improve local permeability. We will achieve this at the outset through the layout of the The size of Manydown means that it will need to consider a settlement in which the spaces and connections between range of sustainable transport choices to enable ease and buildings are seen to be as important as the homes and other safety of movement for all. This is likely to mean that family- built fabric themselves. All effort will be made in the plan and friendly neighbourhoods will require bus connections together through detailed design to make Manydown a social place with with pedestrian and bike movements to the centre of town, places and spaces for people to be together; a close-grain of places of employment, the hospital and the train station. The uses, activities and buildings in central areas to facilitate the network for longer journeys will need to consider how vehicles community coming together for social reasons. can move effi ciently through the place, channelled along The aim is to plan new developments at Manydown so as to well-designed primary and secondary streets supported by connect well with and improve facilities and opportunities for innovative approaches to car parking people living in established communities adjacent to the site. The intention is that a well-planned range of sustainable We believe that a social infrastructure plan is important in transport choices will make for an even higher quality of life and order to both defi ne the provision of common public and other a more sociable place, as well as improved health and well- services and act to arrange them in clusters around centres being and a cleaner environment. and main streets for ease of access and effi ciency. In this way Manydown will aim to be a good neighbour to adjacent schools will be set near primary health care and in turn, will be communities too, through the provision of an accessible and co-located with shops, cafés and places of work. attractive new centre with shops, cafés, public services and At the heart of Manydown’s success will be the engagement community facilities, the country park, a new secondary school programme through which the wider community participates in and a range of employment opportunities. We are committed the planning and shaping of the place. The spirit and practice to working closely with neighbouring communities to help to fi nd of collaboration developed through this will later fi nd expression practical benefi ts for them from the development of Manydown. in the way a community forms at Manydown itself with real ownership of the founding values and ethos.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 20 Principle 7: Principle 8: Economic vitality: a place to work as Greenery everywhere well as to live The residents of Manydown and the rest of the borough At Manydown that there will be signifi cant and suitable will all enjoy the new country park. But the aim is to make employment provision and it will be integrated and the whole place especially green, with a tapestry of open clustered in focal points and on the high streets which are and green spaces ranging from garden squares and other themselves at the heart of residential neighbourhoods. large-scale green spaces, pocket parks, playing fi elds We see the opportunity for business to be in the community and grounds, preserved woodland and other habitats, and intend to provide the potential for employment spaces and through to small but signifi cant fl ower-beds and herb and buildings of different types and scales. These will range from food-growing areas throughout the development. Major home working and start-up hubs, to small high quality offi ce streets will be tree-lined and many houses will benefi t from workspaces dotted throughout in adaptable premises which gardens with the subsequent upkeep to be undertaken can change easily between different commercial and social through new models of community management that the uses and/or from residential to commercial and back again. councils are exploring. The resultant combination of local employment, social provision The purpose of this will be to bring the built environment to and housing - closely integrated – could enable more visits to life, with appropriate levels of colour, texture and softness and the central areas of Manydown than in a conventional housing create a town landscape with ecological worth giving pleasure development. This in turn will lead to a safer more pleasant and to local people. This level of greenery can also increase the neighbourly place that appeals to all generations and means absorption of rainfall to help reduce fl ooding risk and provide an that there are more people on the streets. attractive and valued feature across the neighbourhoods.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 21 ❚ The principles in detail

Principle 9: Principle 10: Long-life economics and stewardship Resilience, adaptability and environmental sustainability Developers often take a short term interest in a development to make maximum profi t. By contrast, the The aim is to plan, design and build Manydown well with councils aim to adopt a long-life model that will underpin the quality and character both to endure physically and be the development of Manydown. cherished by its residents so that people actively want it to Through a suitable long term economic model working with last. Clear policies and standards will be established and strategic partners, the councils will ensure Manydown becomes formalised to help ensure this actually happens. a great place and stays that way. They will commit to being And central to this long-termism – the sense that buildings effective stewards of place, community and the environment. and public spaces can and should improve with age and not Long term investment will provide the physical infrastructure of become redundant – is that they are designed for resilience and roads and utilities that creates the framework for the place. A fl exibility to allow change. This can be through enabling changes return on this investment – which is tied into consequent land in the use of buildings as happens in the older places many and housing values – will be achieved over many years from the people admire or the way different households wish to inhabit a resultant increase in the values of land and property. house. In addition, the councils may decide to develop some property This principle does not just apply to the physical fabric at themselves and retain these assets to provide on-going annual Manydown. It applies equally to the social structures and income streams, which could be through retained freehold governance arrangements, the green and other open spaces, titles or private rental scheme projects as well as commercial the lack of dependency on outmoded technologies and properties. It is therefore important that the councils enter practices and the ability to respond to changing cultural, into partnership arrangements with businesses and other economic and business conditions. organisations that also believe in long-term value creation. Manydown aims to be a leader in its environmental Through developing a better place at Manydown, funds can commitments, impacts and the social and economic benefi ts also be created to be re-invested in public and other services. arising from this. The councils aim to make challenging In this way, the councils intend to act as long-term stewards – commitments for Manydown with measurement and monitoring both by involving communities in planning and governance from systems to chart progress, making improvements and building the outset and also by retaining an active interest in the way the on successes. communities operate as well as potentially in some land or other The aim is that achieving resilience and world-class assets. environmental performance is incorporated into Manydown from the beginning, enlisting the enthusiasms and energies of the whole town and acting to help make healthy, sustainable lifestyles and well-being easy and natural choices for all who live here in the future.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 22 ❚ Section 2 ❚ Questions: Principles

1 To what extent do you agree / disagree with You can give us your feedback by: these principles? – Please explain why. 1 answering an online questionnaire at: www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk 2 Can you think about other important principles to add, or more important ones that need to 2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events replace any of those in the current list? or posting it to ‘Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project 3 Any other comments? team at the events.

3 visiting the drop-in sessions at:

• Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke RG23 8AB

• Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB

• Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, RG23 7HA

• Basingstoke Town Centre - Saturday 5 March from 10:30am to 4:30pm, in The Mall, outside Primark, Castle Square, RG21 7QU At these events you can either ﬁ ll in a paper copy of the questionnaire or leave your feedback directly on the exhibition boards.

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Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 24 Section 3: Masterplan Development ❚ 3.1 Introduction

What has happened since the last We would like to get feedback from you on engagement event? what elements of each approach you think are most successful ■ We have reviewed all the comments and ideas members of the public provided at the community design event. ■ The three scenarios were reviewed to further strengthen the ideas of the new development and have led to the production of a set of strategic approaches which are introduced below. ■ Further technical studies have been completed.

Purpose of the approaches

■ The approaches are based on the scenarios drawn up at the community design event. Each approach summarises the key ideas discussed and creates a different context for each of them. ■ They are emerging ideas that the team are assessing to understand and test the implications of key strategic decisions. These ideas are intentionally different from each other to ensure that a broad range of ideas is considered. ■ Each of the three approaches takes as its starting point an initial question or idea related to the location and form of the main centre. The centre will be an important part of Manydown’s success as a community. The approaches then test a range of other ideas related to schools, the central street, open space etc. ■ The preferred approach is likely to end up taking parts and ideas from each one of the three approaches, as well as possibly other ideas that develop from further conversations and feedback from stakeholders and the community over the next three to four months. ■ Your feedback will be one of the considerations that will shape the preferred masterplan. Technical, commercial and delivery considerations will also be taken into account.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 26 ❚ 3.2 Key assumptions

This section of the report sets out the emerging ideas that Each of the three approaches takes as its starting point an initial the team are testing to understand and test the implications question or idea related to the location and form of the main of key strategic decisions. These ideas are intentionally centre. The centre will be an important part of Manydown’s different from each other to ensure that a broad range of ideas success as a community, because its location affects everything is considered and to help fi nd out which ideas offer the best else within the masterplan. The approaches then test a range potential for creating a high quality place that works well with the of other ideas related to schools, the central street, open space neighbouring areas. etc. The strategic diagrams (we have called them ‘approaches’) look at a variety of locations for different uses across the site The three propositions informing the approaches are: and how these could be co-located. Each uses the same list of ■ What if the main centre was located nearer to Winklebury? ‘ingredients’ based on the emerging site specifi c planning policy ■ What if a long linear urban square is located in the western for Manydown. part of the site adjacent to the B3400? The ‘ingredients’ included at this stage are: ■ What if there was a linear high street across the main central ■ Approximately 3,200 homes of varying density and type. part of the site? ■ Two primary schools and one secondary school. ■ A central street (that takes both local traffi c and a proportion These approaches will continue to evolve over the coming of through traffi c) that connects into both the A339 and also weeks and months and will form part of this masterplan the B3400. consultation. We have set our questions for each approach ■ Policy compliant amounts of open space, playing fi elds and in order to gather feedback from the community and other play provision in the form of green links, squares, parks, stakeholders on what elements of each approach they think are greens and (although noting that the emerging policy most successful. contains a range of amounts of provision). This work is also intended to allow the team to test the different ■ The country park. approaches against the emerging objectives and principles ■ One main centre and two local centres. for making Manydown a really good place. We don’t expect ■ Range of employment uses. any of the three approaches to be the answer as it is likely that the preferred approach ends up taking parts and ideas from As well as incorporating the above, the emerging approaches each of them, as well as possibly other ideas that develop from set out in this section are based on a broad range of work further conversations and feedback from stakeholders and the undertaken by the project team, including: community over the next three to four months. ■ Physical evidence and information coming from surveys and Note 1: For the purposes of this work it is assumed that the land site investigations; between Pack Lane and the railway line (known as parcel 6a ■ A good understanding of towns in the North Hampshire during the draft Local Plan process) has an upper limit of 300 context; homes because of capacity limits at the Five Ways junction. It is ■ The vision for a distinctive, walkable urban place that also assumed that land for a potential rail crossing needs to be supports well-being; and safeguarded, whilst it is unlikely to be required during the draft ■ Feedback from the community design event and other Local Plan period to 2029. stakeholders. Note 2: The draft Local Plan indicates potential for 3,400 units across the Manydown allocation. Approximately 3,200 of these will be accommodated on that part of the site in the ownership of Basingstoke and Deane and Hampshire Councils.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 27 ❚ 3.3 The three strategic approaches

These concept diagrams show each of the three strategic approaches. They are Approach One - Compact centres and co-located schools explained in more detail on the following See pages 30 to 37 pages. They are shown together here so that it is easier to see the differences between A339 them. Rooksdown

Park As you will see from the questions related to Green link each approach (see pages 36, 44 and 52) we Wootton St Lawrence want to understand which ideas you think will The country park Green link be most successful. Green link

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Strategic green gap Walking distances of to Oakley centres (500m, 800m)

Country park Railway

Existing main route Strategic open spaces

Land remaining Existing minor route to be developed

New main route Reserved land for railway crossing construction New minor route Future connection into Main and local centres existing neighbourhood

Oakley-Basingstoke multi- Medium-high density use path / cycle lane development

Medium density Green buffer development

Medium-low density Green links development Playing ﬁ elds provision

School sites Primary school

Secondary school Designated archaeological sites (Scheduled Ancient Monuments) Principal site entry point and gateway Worting Conservation Area Potential development area in other ownership

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 28 Approach Two - Western-focussed Approach Three - Linear high street linear square See pages 38 to 45 See pages 46 to 52

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Strategic green gap Walking distances of Strategic green gap Walking distances of to Oakley centres (500m, 800m) to Oakley centres (500m, 800m)

Country park Railway Country park Railway

Existing main route Existing main route Strategic open spaces Strategic open spaces

Land remaining Existing minor route Land remaining Existing minor route to be developed to be developed

New main route New main route Reserved land for railway Reserved land for railway crossing construction crossing construction New minor route New minor route Future connection into Future connection into Main and local centres existing neighbourhood Main and local centres existing neighbourhood

Oakley-Basingstoke multi- Oakley-Basingstoke multi- Medium-high density use path / cycle lane Medium-high density use path / cycle lane development development

Medium density Green buffer Medium density Green buffer development development

Medium-low density Green links Medium-low density Green links development development Playing ﬁ elds provision Playing ﬁ elds provision

School sites Primary school School sites Primary school

Secondary school Secondary school Designated archaeological sites Designated archaeological sites (Scheduled Ancient Monuments) (Scheduled Ancient Monuments) Principal site entry point Principal site entry point and gateway and gateway Worting Conservation Area Potential development Worting Conservation Area Potential development area in other ownership area in other ownership

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 29 ❚ 3.4 Approach One - Compact centres and co-located schools

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Strategic Urban Design diagram 0 500 1000 1500 m

❚ A series of entrance spaces leading into a A339 Rooksdown relatively formal street. ❚ This is crossed by a number of green links and deﬁ ned by pinch-points and notable buildings. ❚ Relatively enclosed entrance to ❚ Smaller, intimate space leads from the entrance Manydown opening up into oval park. spaces towards the country park. ❚ Oval park lined by formally arranged ❚ A high number of links connect to Roman Road. houses, providing space for play and Park recreation activities. ❚ Residential streets radiate of the oval park creating direct links to the countryside and country park.

The Linear green space country along Roman Road park Green link

Winklebury Green link

Linear green space along Roman Road pipeline alignment Green link ❚ Urban centre with blocks of fl ats and regular grid pattern. Square ❚ Main centre square is lined by three to four storey blocks Green link of Winkleburyfl ats with a rangeWay of uses on the ground fl oor. ❚ The central space allows for Green link Schools markets and events. ❚ Residential blocks set around rectangular squares.

Park Worting House ❚ Schools, centre and open space on Worting Road creates a focal point and Allotments Worting local centre along this route. village Worting Road B3400

School

Playing Park Kempshott ﬁ e l d s ❚ Formal crescent arrangement

Old Kempshott Lane of blocks set around a linear space. ❚ The block structure radiates from the gateway on the Strategic B3400. green gap to Oakley ❚ Schools and centre on Worting Land remaining Road provides the focal point to be developed for this development parcel. Park Pack Lane

RailwayIndicative Line land reserved for future rail crossing (which may Manydown Masterplanchange Consultation following further testing) ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 30 Approach One - the idea Key assumptions ■ Approximately 3,200 homes with a range of densities This approach looks at creating a single, including higher density blocks around the centre, and lower main heart for the new community in the density areas at the edges. eastern part of the site, near to the existing ■ Mixed uses spread across one main and two small local centres. These will include uses such as shops, community communities of Winklebury, Worting and spaces, a supermarket, cafés, small scale offi ce space and Kempshott. other community functions etc. The centre could be a large square and linear ■ Landscaped routes as green links offering access over the new development to the country park for the existing space, including the new secondary and settlements, primary school and higher density homes. ■ Policy compliant amounts of open space all provided within Landscaped routes as green links are created the allocated site area and very broadly distributed to allow in a number of locations and across the good access to open space for all residents. ■ Two primary schools (one three form entry school with 630 central street to provide good access to the pupils on a 2.8 hectare site, and one two form entry school country park and to maximise the number with 420 pupils on a 2.2 hectare site). of homes that overlook and relate to open ■ A 12 hectare secondary school site, with space for a 12 form space. entry secondary school. In the west, on the approach from Oakley and ■ Junction into A339 could be a T-junction as shown on the concept diagram. Either approach will have a link back to Newfound the B3400 could be realigned into Roman Road for local access. the site to encourage existing traffi c to use the ■ Existing designated archaeological areas are identifi ed as new central street through Manydown up to potential parks. the A339. This will slow cars through Worting ■ Softer western edge is achieved by the location of green spaces, playing fi elds and school sites. ■ The potential for a future link over the railway line is indicatively allowed for in the south western corner.

Key

Country park Primary school sites New local route Future connection into Parks Secondary school sites existing neighbourhood

Land remaining Designated archaeological Green links to be developed sites (Scheduled Ancient Monuments) Reserved land for railway crossing construction Worting Conservation Area Local urban space Medium-high density development Local green space Railway Medium density development Proposed Existing main route frontages Medium-low density Proposed key development Existing minor route landmark frontages Proposed trees New main route Proposed hedgerows New minor route

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 31 ❚ Approach One - Character sketch - Main square

Main square The focus here is a large urban square, along the lines of many of the larger squares and spaces in north Hampshire towns but large enough to include car parking and other central activities. The space needs to maximise enclosure and in this case the secondary school forms one edge of the square.

Location of sketch

Market square, Petersﬁ eld: Highly enclosed and clearly deﬁ ned

Everest Community Academy, North of Basingstoke: Focus on urban edge to public space

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 32 ❚ Approach One - Character sketch - Oval park

Oval park This approach illustrates a large green that follows the curve of the road to provide a focal space in the western part of the site. The idea is to create a memorable space that aids legibility and is accessible for a signiﬁ cant number of residents. Houses are arranged in semi- formal groupings around the space to give it deﬁ nition and enclosure. The space is a reinterpretation of a traditional village green. Location of sketch

Village green as a focal space - Cheriton

Houses fronting a green space - Cheriton

Approach to village space, Alton: Street is terminated by tree planting Green space along the River Test - Whitchurch

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 33 Approach One: Initial evaluation by the technical masterplanning team

Initial assessment of strengths of this approach Initial assessment of weaknesses of this approach Character • The higher density, urban form and inclusion of the • Schools within main centre limit the number of people school helps create a well-defi ned and active public living in close proximity of the central facilities and the space. opportunities for creating a sense of place by framing • Strong variations in density and character across the street with a continuous frontage. different parts of the site - urban centre and softer edges. • The location of the main centre offers very good access for the existing community, a large part of Winklebury. • The location of the main centre creates a good accessibility to the country park, and its potential main entrance / visitor centre. Green • There is a good distribution of public open space • A considerable amount of space is provided between Spaces across the development of varying sizes and the development and the country park. An offset of potentially functions. around 20 metres would be suffi cient as an ecological • The 20 metres wide linear park along Roman Road buffer to the country park. This space may be better creates an attractive corridor of open space along distributed through the development areas where it Roman Road including tree planting, with defi ned can provide play and amenity space within the more active edges and frontages and improved drainage urban parts of the site. of rainwater. • The planted / parkland western edge is discontinuous • Routes out from the oval park allow numerous views allowing potential visual intrusion of development into and vistas to the open countryside to the west. the landscape that is safeguarded from development (strategic gap). • Linear narrow green areas may not be as usable as larger areas of green spaces. Visual • Lower density development is located on the land • The inclusion of tree planting to screen / soften views impact most likely to be visible from the area of outstanding from the area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) natural beauty (AONB). should be considered here and in the adjacent country • The siting of allotments and playing fi elds along the park. western boundary provides a usable landscape • High density development in the centre of the site which helps reduce the visual impact of the (block north of the spine road) might be visible from development on the landscape that is safeguarded the area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), from development (strategic gap). between the two existing mature woodlands. This could be mitigated through limiting the height of the buildings and additional planting that can conceal the development (screen planting). Transport • Junction priority on Worting Road actively • More defl ection of central street may be needed to encourages traffi c to move through Manydown and create stronger character and reduce traffi c speeds. away from Worting and Roman Road. • The proposed main route from Winklebury Way does • Would achieve the key requirements for bus services not relate directly to the country park. for the main area, with: - Services routing via Winklebury and the central street. - A loop or turning arrangement would be needed for the southern area. • Having the principal site entrance at the junction of Winklebury Way allows good pedestrian and cycle routes to Winklebury and Basingstoke town centre. *(Ancient Woodland is a descriptive term for the group of native woodland habitats)

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 34 Initial assessment of strengths of this approach Initial assessment of weaknesses of this approach Delivery • Main centre well located to serve existing • The location of the centre may mean it is not communities as well as new, which may support developed until a later development phase. earlier delivery. • At two points near Worting Road the central street will cross the oil pipeline. This will increase the construction costs associated with those pieces of highway due to the need to ‘bridge over’ the pipeline itself. Planning • Planning policy compliant. Community • Good connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists Integration through to Winklebury and Worting Road. • Facilities and schools are located in an accessible location for new and old residents. Ecology • Partial buffering of the Ancient Woodland* of Worting • Development next to Wootton Copse, Ancient Wood and south east edge of Wootton Copse. This Woodland* (risk of tipping, house building in back would reduce the risk of direct pressures such as gardens / garden grabbing etc.) and increases public fl y-tipping, house building in back gardens (garden pressure within all woodlands. grabbing) etc. • Several species will be affected because of new • The needs for several species are being development (including dormouse, badger, bats, song accommodated (dormouse, badger, song birds). birds). • Achieved through several green spaces as well as • New development will cause disturbance of retained playing fi elds that create a buffer to habitat locations habitats and reduction / modifi cation of habitat (e.g. Wootton Copse / Worting Road, Mother’s areas, resulting in isolation / fragmentation of habitat Copse, Woodlands and its edges). networks and loss of nesting. • Open space provides a valuable buffer to the Ancient • Disturbances are fl ood lighting (playing fi elds), killing Woodland* although it is larger than it perhaps needs and injury risk caused by pets. to be. • Exclusion of certain species. • Smaller, more fragmented open spaces, lacking opportunities for connection between habitats. Archaeology • Open space associated with schools provides • Higher density development areas abutting the / Heritage transition space between Manydown and the Conservation Area are likely to be more contentious. Conservation Area. • The central street passing in between areas of Scheduled Ancient Monuments may create complications with the road alignments and during construction in regard to the archaeology. *(Ancient Woodland is a descriptive term for the group of native woodland habitats)

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 35 ❚ Section 3 ❚ Questions: Approach One - Compact centres and co-located schools

1 To what extent do you think an urban square is You can give us your feedback by: the right approach for the Manydown centre? 1 answering an online questionnaire at: www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk 2 It is important that a new centre at Manydown is located near Winklebury and accessible for 2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events existing residents. or posting it to ‘Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project 3 It is important the schools are located next to team at the events. the centre. 3 visiting the drop-in sessions at: 4 It is important that we create a secondary • Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and centre for Manydown around a school, perhaps Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke an open space, shops and local centre on RG23 8AB

Worting Road. • Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, 5 It is important that a large percentage of new Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB residents live within walking distance (10 to 15 • Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, minutes) of new centres at Manydown. RG23 7HA 6 To what extent do you agree / disagree with • Basingstoke Town Centre - Saturday 5 March from 10:30am to 4:30pm, in The Mall, outside Primark, the location of the playing ﬁ elds on the western Castle Square, RG21 7QU edge? At these events you can either ﬁ ll in a paper copy of the questionnaire or leave your feedback directly on 7 Any other comments? the exhibition boards.

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©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 37 ❚ 3.5 Approach Two - Western-focussed linear square

What if a long linear urban square is located in the western part of the site adjacent to the B3400? Majesty’s Stationery Ofﬁ ce © Crown Copyright and database rights 2012. All rights reserved. HCC 100019180. HCC reserved. 2012. rights All rights database and Ofﬁ Copyright © Crown ce Stationery Majesty’s Her of Controller the of behalf on Survey Ordnance of permission the with material Survey Ordnance from reproduced is map This

Strategic Urban Design diagram 0 500 1000 1500 m

❚ Formal A339 Rooksdown arrangement of squares set along contour lines ❚ Informal mews streets running and provide along contour lines and creating focal point for direct links to countryside. predominately ❚ Strong differentiation between terrace housing rural edge, mews and central and apartments. Park urban space.

Green link Linear green space ❚ Urban square lined by a variety along Roman Road of varied building types that sit directly on the space without or The only limited front gardens. Primary Winklebury ❚ Roof line and roof forms as country school well as buildings vary, with park Green link continuous frontages.

Green link

Roman Road

Linear green ❚ Formal gateway space with space along Green link a mixture of houses and pipeline alignment blocks of fl ats. ❚ Series of formal and densely planted green fi ngers Secondary connect the central street school to WinkleburyRoman Road Way and the Playing country park. These are fi e l d s Park staggered and do not cross the street, but allow views and provide high quality setting for houses.

❚ Village green with associated Worting House local centre and overlooked by more formal higher density arrangement of houses. Worting village B3400 Worting Road

Park Kempshott

❚ Park deﬁ nes the entrance to Old Kempshott Lane southern development area. ❚ Houses on central street are formal with residential parcels Strategic are set around small informal green gap to green spaces. Oakley Park Land remaining to be developed

Pack Lane

Indicative land reserved for Railway Line future rail crossing (which may Manydown Masterplan changeConsultation following further testing) ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 38 Approach Two - the idea Key assumptions ■ Approximately 3,200 homes with a range of densities This approach is focussed around a new including higher density blocks to lower density homes at the focus of activity in the west of the site, edges. ■ Mixed use centres across one main and two local centres. immediately off the B3400 Andover Road / These will include uses such as shops, community spaces, Worting Road. This centre would act as a key a supermarket, cafés, small scale offi ce space and other gateway to the new development in the form community functions etc. of a large linear urban square (for example a ■ Good routes to the country park for residents of the market square, similar to the one in Wickham). surrounding areas. ■ Policy compliant amounts of open space all provided within The number of homes are maximised in this the allocated site area. area to ensure that the centre is accessible ■ Two primary schools (one three form entry school with 630 on foot by the largest proportion of the new pupils on a 2.8 hectare site, and one two form entry school with 420 pupils on a 2.2 hectare site). population of Manydown. ■ A 12 hectare secondary school site, with space for a 12 form A large green is identifi ed at the southern entry secondary school. ■ Existing designated archaeological areas are identifi ed as end of Roman Road providing a connection potential parks. into Winklebury. This would be an important ■ Focus of main centre and density towards the west may ‘good neighbour’ shared space with existing support longer term development to the south. residents. ■ The potential for a future link over the railway line will be safeguarded. The schools are dispersed and relate to the country park edge or other green spaces.

Key

Railway Country park

Existing main route Parks

Land remaining Existing minor route to be developed New main route Reserved land for railway crossing construction Medium-high density New minor route development New local route Medium density development Future connection into existing neighbourhood Medium-low density Green links development

Primary school sites Local urban space

Secondary school sites Local green space

Designated archaeological Proposed sites (Scheduled Ancient frontages Monuments) Proposed key landmark frontages Worting Conservation Area High street - Alton Proposed trees Proposed hedgerows ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 39 ❚ Approach Two - Character sketch - Linear market square

Linear market square The idea is for a long, linear market square that forms the main focus of the western part of the site. This space would be generous but well contained and include areas for car parking, markets, play space and other activities. It would link down to and across the B3400.

Location of sketch

Worting Road

Square - Wickham Square - South Downs National Park , Cheriton

Square - Wickham

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 40 ❚ Approach Two - Character sketch - Roman Road edge

Roman Road edge Along the Roman Road edge there is an idea for the creation of a linear park that is for the beneﬁ t of existing and new residents. This space provides access across to the country park, gives some space along the linear Roman Road and may also be useful for cycle and pedestrian routes. The sketch illustrates the idea for a relaxed sub-urban frontage that relates well to the homes on the other side of the road but also uses the idea of paired gable fronted houses at the entrance to each street and space to give some formality and order and indicate what is going on within the rest of Manydown.

Roman Road

Location of sketch

Linear space - Overton

Roman Road - Basingstoke Roman Road - Basingstoke

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 41 Approach Two: Initial evaluation by the technical masterplanning team

Initial assessment of strengths of this approach Initial assessment of weaknesses of this approach Character • The location of the main centre provides a strong • Location of playing fi elds and secondary school relationship with the Worting Road and the potential reduce amount of people near the Manydown centre. footfall this could provide to the retail uses. • The linear market square as a large centre to the west • Varied alignment / ‘kinks’ in central street break will need signifi cant retail and community uses to feel development down into distinct neighbourhoods. like a successful and active square. • Informal small streets (mews) on western edge • The images of similar squares indicate a signifi cant create a transition and ‘villagey’ character adjacent amount of car parking in the central space; the design to countryside. of which would need careful consideration. Green • Larger green spaces are located in the east of the • Little of the green space is in the west or south-west of Spaces site adjacent to existing residents along Roman the site creating an unbalanced distribution. Road. • A considerable amount of open space is sited along • The 20 metres wide linear park along Roman Road Roman Road, this creates some very large open creates an attractive corridor of open space along space that might be too large to create a sense of Roman Road including tree planting, with defi ned place with a continuous building line. The spaces active edges and frontages and improved drainage could feel poorly defi ned and underutilised; the spaces of rainwater. have no direct relationship with the new or existing • Schools and green space are a buffer to the country settlements. park. • A number of small open spaces are well distributed through the development areas. These would provide valuable amenity space and accessible door step play. Visual • Lower density development with green spaces is impact located on the land most likely to be visible from the area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), minimising the visual impact. However, consideration of the height of buildings and the inclusion of tree planting would be necessary. • The location of the primary school grounds / playing fi elds in this visually sensitive location is good. • Visual impact of the development on existing dwellings along Roman Road is reduced by large open spaces. Transport • The aligned crossings over the B3400 increase the • The success of the centre is reliant on changing the sense of connection between the north and south nature and vehicle speeds along the B3400. parts of the site - opportunity to change priority from east-west to north-south. • The less linear central street alignment requires less physical interventions to control driver speeds (less street furniture etc.). • Would achieve the key requirements for bus services for the main area, with: - Services routing via Winklebury and the central street. - A loop or turning arrangement would be needed for the southern area. • Having a site entrance at the junction of Winklebury Way allows good pedestrian and cycle routes to Winklebury and Basingstoke town centre. *(Ancient Woodland is a descriptive term for the group of native woodland habitats)

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 42 Initial assessment of strengths of this approach Initial assessment of weaknesses of this approach Delivery • The main centre off Worting Road will encourage movement through the site and may make its delivery in the development programme early. Planning • Planning policy compliant. Community • The main centre lies to the west of the site away from • There is little direct relationship between the main Integration Winklebury and the existing community centre. centre and the potential visitor centre or main entrance • The walkable centre is reliant on good connections to the country park. with the whole development • There are numerous landscaped routes (green links) from the existing settlements to the country park. Ecology • Retention of Ancient Woodlands* as well as creating • Development abuts Wootton Copse, Ancient a buffer to it (open space, school grounds and Woodland* (risk of tipping, house building in back playing fi elds) that reduces the pressure. gardens / garden grabbing etc.) and increases public • The needs for several species are being pressure within all woodlands. accommodated (dormouse, badger, song birds). • Several species will be affected because of new • Achieved through retaining of woodlands and development (including dormouse, badger, song creating a buffer to habitat locations by using open birds). space, playing fi elds and school grounds. (e.g. • New development will cause disturbance of retained Wootton Copse, Worting Wood, woodland edges). habitats and reduction / modifi cation of habitat areas, • Larger areas of open space encourage different resulting in isolation/fragmentation of habitat networks habitats to be connected, primarily in the north east and loss of nesting. of site. • Disturbances are fl ood lighting (playing fi elds), killing and injury risk caused by pets. • Exclusion of certain species. • Substantial proportion open spaces comprise small pockets central to development plots. Limited coherence in western and southern areas of development (limited opportunity for linking habitats). • The buffer along the southern edge of the country park appears unnecessarily big; an offset of around 20m would be suffi cient as an ecological buffer to the country park, whilst still providing a useful amenity green space. Archaeology • Scheduled Ancient Monuments within a single open • Higher density housing adjacent to the Worting / Heritage space. Conservation Area has the potential to negatively affect its setting. *(Ancient Woodland is a descriptive term for the group of native woodland habitats)

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 43 ❚ Section 3 ❚ Questions: Approach Two - Linear market square

1 To what extent do you think a large market You can give us your feedback by: square is the right approach for the Manydown 1 answering an online questionnaire at: centre? www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk

2 It is important that a new centre is located 2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events near or on Worting Road in a highly prominent or posting it to ‘Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively location. ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project team at the events. 3 It is important the schools are located next to 3 visiting the drop-in sessions at: the country park. • Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and 4 It is important that the majority of residents have Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke publicly accessible open space within a ﬁ ve RG23 8AB

minute walk. • Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, 5 It is important that one of the primary schools is Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB located south of Worting Road. • Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, 6 Any other comments? RG23 7HA • Basingstoke Town Centre - Saturday 5 March from 10:30am to 4:30pm, in The Mall, outside Primark, Castle Square, RG21 7QU At these events you can either ﬁ ll in a paper copy of the questionnaire or leave your feedback directly on the exhibition boards.

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©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 45 ❚ 3.6 Approach Three - Linear high street

What if there was a linear high street across the main central part of the site? Majesty’s Stationery Ofﬁ ce © Crown Copyright and database rights 2012. All rights reserved. HCC 100019180. HCC reserved. 2012. rights All rights database and Ofﬁ Copyright © Crown ce Stationery Majesty’s Her of Controller the of behalf on Survey Ordnance of permission the with material Survey Ordnance from reproduced is map This Strategic Urban Design diagram 0 500 1000 1500 m

A339 ❚ Mews streets Rooksdown and narrow linear blocks ❚ Central open space create running in focus for this development parallel with parcel and distinctly sets it apart contours. from the rural edge.

Park ❚ Rural character of Worting Green link Road retained ❚ Continuation of high street with with houses mostly continuous frontages set behind and linked buildings. landscape ❚ area. Buildings may locally stagger The Linear green space to create pinch-points, focal along Roman Road ❚ Houses varied points and break the length of country - predominately the street. detached park Winklebury houses. ❚ High street terminates in a smaller urban square. Roman Road Green link

Linear green ❚ Gateway space with informal

space along Green link arrangement of houses and pipeline alignment rural landscape treatment. ❚ Series of informal open spaces create focal points for residential parcels. ❚ LessWinklebury formal arrangement Way Playing along the northern section of ﬁ e l d s the central street.

❚ High street, following traditional market town character with wide spaces Worting House allowing for parking, markets etc. ❚ Development alongside it Worting varies in its form and height village - ranging between three to Worting Road B3400 four storeys and including blocks of ﬂ ats, town houses and businesses.

Park Kempshott ❚ Formal park provides Old Kempshott Lane focal point for southern development area. ❚ Development is orientated Strategic Park towards it and set along a green gap to regular grid of streets. Oakley Land remaining ❚ Streets predominately lined by to be developed terraces and semi detached houses formally arranged and with consistent building lines. Pack Lane

Railway LineIndicative land reserved for future rail crossing (which may Manydown Masterplan changeConsultation following further testing) ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 46 Approach Three - the idea Key assumptions ■ Approximately 3,200 homes across a range of densities from This approach is based around the idea higher density blocks to lower density homes around the of a linear high street with a variety of uses edges. ■ Mixed uses are located along the high street (focussed at and activities along its length - inspired by the eastern and western ends) and a small local centre south Marlborough or Thame high streets. of the railway, including uses such as shops, community spaces, a supermarket, cafés, small scale ofﬁ ce space etc. This big idea would tie together the extents ■ Good routes to the country park for residents of the of the development and increase the sense surrounding areas. of connection to this central focus for the ■ Policy compliant amounts of open space all provided within community. the allocated site area and broadly distributed to allow good access to open space for all residents. Larger parks in key locations maximise ■ Two primary schools (one three form entry school with 630 connections and walkability. pupils on a 2.8 hectare site, and one two form entry school with 420 pupils on a 2.2 hectare site). A landscaped route is created alongside the ■ Two six form entry (900 place) secondary schools, both B3400 to create a gradual sense of arrival into on 6.8 hectare sites. This would allow them to be brought forward on different timescales and to be closer to those they Manydown and Basingstoke as a whole. This serve. terminates at the connections to the northern ■ The potential for a future link over the railway line will be and southern areas of the site. safeguarded. ■ Existing designated archaeological areas are identiﬁ ed as The site breaks down into a number of distinct potential parks. districts focussed around parks and squares. ■ Softer western edge to the development achieved through green space alongside the B3400 that increases the sense of separation from Oakley and Newfound. Key

Railway Country park

Existing main route Parks

Medium-low density Green links development

Primary school sites Local urban space

Secondary school sites Local green space

Designated archaeological Proposed sites (Scheduled Ancient frontages Monuments) Proposed key Worting Conservation Area landmark frontages High street - Alton Proposed trees Proposed hedgerows ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 47 ❚ Approach Three - Character sketch - Linear high street

Linear high street The long linear high street is within the main central section of the site. This sketch illustrates the idea of a gently curved high street with connected building frontages along either side, along the lines of Thame in Oxfordshire or Marlborough in Wiltshire. This type of arrangement could include plenty of space for parking within the high street for markets, as well as other uses and activities. The way that grouped buildings along either side enclose and deﬁ ne the space is its most important feature.

Location of sketch

Thame in Oxfordshire: A highly attractive linear high street

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 48 ❚ Approach Three - Character sketch - ‘Rural’ approach from Oakley / Newfound

‘Rural’ approach from Oakley / Newfound along the B3400 The approach into the site from the west can be softened considerably by the way that buildings gradually step forward and get closer together. This gradual and increasing sense of enclosure around the informal space will give a softer, more rural edge to this part of the scheme as it brings the landscape further into the site.

B4300

Location of sketch

Soft edge - Whitchurch

Approach into town - Alton Approach into town - Alton

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 49 Approach Three: Initial evaluation by the technical masterplanning team

Initial assessment of strengths of this approach Initial assessment of weaknesses of this approach Character • The high street can vary in scale, use and intensity • Full length of high street may be diffi cult to achieve along its length but will be an important focus of the and activate - potential for uses to be more spread scheme as a whole. Uses could be focussed on out along it, but some of it may be residential and either its western or eastern end. contribute to its urban form. • A high street approach can create a vibrant • The southern area (south of Worting Road) is quite a streetscape and offers fl exibility in terms of building long way from any services – having a 10+ minute walk uses and tenure, fl exible to market demands. and having to cross Worting Road could discourage • Small streets (mews) running along site levels trips by sustainable modes. (contours) limit issues due to level changes and • Split secondary school sites may reduce long potentially more ordered roof line (roof scape) that term fl exibility and the benefi ts of larger schools on will be visible. educational choice - also not a preferred approach from HCC Education Authority. Green • The larger green spaces are more usable and easier • Concentration of open space in few location gives less Spaces to maintain. They are also well located for shared use houses immediate outlook onto and access to open and are in the most visible locations. spaces. • Changes to existing character of Worting Road is • Open spaces tend to be large with fewer small open limited, retaining most of rural green edge. spaces. Accessible door step play would need to be • A number of small open spaces are well distributed considered within the higher density development through the development areas. These would areas to make sure it is evenly distributed. provide valuable amenity space and door step play. • The buffer along the southern edge of the country • Playing fi elds provide a good buffer to the landscape park appears unnecessarily big; an offset of around that is safeguarded from development (strategic 20m would be suffi cient as an ecological buffer to the gap) and fl oodlighting would not impact on Ancient country park, whilst still providing a useful amenity Woodland*. green space. • The 20 metres wide linear park along Roman Road creates an attractive corridor of open space along Roman Road including tree planting, with defi ned active edges and frontages and improved drainage of rainwater. Visual • The rural character to Worting Road helps protect • Medium density development in the northern eastern impact views from Oakley and gives a larger gap between part of the site, adjacent to the country park, may the developments when travelling along Worting have a negative impact on views from the area Road and strengthens the effect of the landscape of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). Careful that is safeguarded from development (strategic consideration of the height and extent of development, gap). as well as additional tree planting to screen / fi lter views would be needed. • Higher density development in the centre of the site (block north of the central street) might be visible from the area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), between the two existing mature woodlands. This could be mitigated through limiting the height of the buildings and additional trees and planting. *(Ancient Woodland is a descriptive term for the group of native woodland habitats)

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 50 Initial assessment of strengths of this approach Initial assessment of weaknesses of this approach Transport • This option has the best alignment of the central • The functioning of the split secondary school could street at its northern end (the longer park provides a lead to issues with loading for school buses and good buffer to allow minor fl exibility to the design of movement between the two sites – staggering of start the junction with the A339). and fi nish times may be needed to help mitigate this. • Would achieve the key requirements for bus services for the main area, with: - Services routing via Winklebury and the central street. - A loop or turning arrangement would be needed for the southern area. Delivery • The centre is likely to be delivered in a later phase. • Primary and secondary school south of Worting Road could potentially be delivered early. • There may be less development in the earlier phases off the A339 and the B3400. Planning • Planning policy compliant. Community • There is a strong visual and physical link between Integration Winklebury and the country park, with the existing public right of way accommodated within a neighbourhood park. • Good connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists through to Winklebury and Worting Road. • Having a site entrance at the junction of Winklebury Way allows good pedestrian and cycle routes to Winklebury and Basingstoke town centre. Ecology • Retention of Ancient Woodlands* as well as creating • Several species will be affected because of new a buffer to it (with open spaces that reduces the development (including dormouse, badger, song pressure on the woodlands). birds). • Floodlit playing fi elds do not risk fragmentation of • New development will cause disturbance of retained Wootton Copse and Worting Wood. habitats and reduction / modifi cation of habitat • The needs for several species are being areas, resulting in isolation / fragmentation of habitat accommodated (dormouse, badger, song birds). networks and loss of nesting. • Achieved through retaining of woodlands and • Disturbances are fl ood lighting (playing fi elds), killing creating a buffer to habitat locations by using open and injury risk caused by pets. space, playing fi elds and school grounds. (e.g. • Exclusion of certain species. Wootton Copse, Worting Wood, woodland edges). • Good connectivity between green spaces is benefi cial to a variety of habitats. Archaeology • The location of school and playing fi elds adjacent • Areas of higher density development to the north of / Heritage to the Worting Conservation Area reduces potential the Conservation Area could have a negative impact negative effects on its setting. upon its setting. • Southern open space is located on top of potential archaeology. *(Ancient Woodland is a descriptive term for the group of native woodland habitats)

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 51 ❚ Section 3 ❚ Questions: Approach Three - The linear high street

1 To what extent do you think a traditional high You can give us your feedback by: street is the right approach for the Manydown 1 answering an online questionnaire at: centre? www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk

2 It is important that open space is located on the 2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events western edge of the development. or posting it to ‘Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project 3 It is important to create a small local centre team at the events. south of the railway near Pack Lane. 3 visiting the drop-in sessions at: 4 It is important to retain a green edge to Worting • Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and Road next to the country gap to the west. Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke RG23 8AB 5 Do you agree that it is better to have a small • Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm number of large open spaces (instead of a to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, higher number of small ones)? Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB • Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at 6 Any other comments? Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, RG23 7HA

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 52 Section 4: Themes

❚ 4.1 Introduction

On the following pages we explore our current thinking in regard to the following four themes: ■ Transport and movement - Transport issues - Opportunities for the wider transport network - The Manydown central street ■ Manydown centres ■ Open spaces and country park ■ Housing choice These themes are not location speciﬁ c and can work together with any of the three approaches. That is why we are discussing these separately. We would like to know if we are heading in the right direction and receive your feedback on each of the themes set out on the following pages. Theme groups have also been set up to discuss these issues. They have met within the last few weeks and their feedback will also add to the discussion. ❚ 4.2 Transport issues

Our understanding of the existing transport issues around Manydown

Routing of cross-country trafﬁ c ‘rat-running’ Roman Road Congestion

Concerns have been expressed regarding potential increased It is noted that queuing is experienced along Roman Way / routing of cars through Wootton St Lawrence, Roman Road and Roman Road from the B3400. Consultees have raised concerns the country roads to the west of the site to gain access to the on how Roman Road will cope with the increase in demand A339 or the B3400. caused by the Manydown development. Existing trafﬁ c movement will be examined and appropriate The central Manydown street will reroute some existing trafﬁ c management will be proposed. between the A339 and B3400, and will seek to discourage “rat running”. The strategy will seek to provide existing and future residents with a safer environment that encourages sustainable The A339 transport.

The A339 currently accommodates a substantial volume of Worting Road Railway Bridge traffi c already and it will be necessary to balance these needs with the needs of the development and adjacent communities. Substantial investment by the council and by developers will The Worting Road Railway Bridge is noted to be a substandard be put towards the improvement of existing junctions and connection for all modes of transport. the creation of a new A339 junction to connect to the new It is not considered benefi cial to disturb the railway, as it is Manydown street network. impractical to expect the closure of the railway for the length of time required to construct a replacement. Furthermore, any replacement structure would still be constrained by the capacity Public Transport of adjacent junctions on the B3400. Suitable bus links to the town centre, the railway station and Consequently, potential solutions will seek to work around the other destinations are important to providing a sustainable constraint, and the road network design will seek to provide transport network in Basingstoke, and as such will also be of more appealing alternative routes for traffi c, such as utilising the high importance for Manydown. Manydown central street and the A339. Improvements to bus services will be explored with the operators in terms of frequency and quality of service and in order to assist the layout of Manydown will be designed to accommodate direct and viable bus services to key locations.

Feedback so far: Five Ways Junction ■ There is a need for a ‘strategic infrastructure framework’ - frustration about the risk of worsening This junction has been subject to detailed analysis within the traffi c on local roads and key pinch points. draft Local Plan Examination in Public, for the period up to 2029. ■ Some traffi c fl ow can be reversed from east to west One potential scheme has been designed, which would provide into Manydown if good facilities are provided. minor improvements to capacity, which in turn will support the ■ Bus service is currently ‘useless’. Signifi cant interest allocation of 300 homes south of the railway up to 2029. in a Bus Rapid Transport system (BRT). It is noted that land ownership and level constraints restrict a ■ YES to local cycling with a good network and safe more substantial junction improvement in the short term. routes. ■ Need for well-planned parking and lots of spaces. ■ Concerns regarding construction traffi c.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 54 Our understanding of the existing transport issues around Manydown

A339

Wootton St Lawrence

Country Worting park

Roman Road

Basingstoke

B3400

East Oakley Kempshot

Key Bus routes A339 Congestion at Worting Road ‘Link’ Railway Bridge No 4 Rat running No 6 Five Ways Junction Congestion along Roman Road No 11, 76, 86 and A339 No 8

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 55 ❚ 4.3 Opportunities for the wider transport network

Cycling network Road network The Manydown masterplan will aim to provide an environment While Manydown residents will have a series of sustainable where cycling is seen as an effi cient and safe mode of transport, travel options, it is acknowledged that the car will remain a and that cycling routes are connected safely and effectively with popular method of travel. The traffi c impact of Manydown will be the centre of Basingstoke and the surrounding residential areas. determined by the Transport Assessment that accompanies the The masterplan offers opportunities to develop routes for both Outline Planning Application. Where traffi c impacts are identifi ed leisure and business cycling. There is potential for Manydown by the Transport Assessment appropriate mitigation will be to contribute towards the creation of a route linking the Town proposed. The draft Local Plan Transport Assessment identifi es centre to Worting and Manydown via West Ham. Furthermore, a number of improvements to key junctions, which will be refi ned with the country park and nearby villages, there is potential to in consultation with the highway authority develop leisure cycling routes. Engaging with the Manydown Traffi c conditions in Basingstoke have been affected by community will also further promote and sustain cycling as a construction of the Black Dam scheme. Detailed surveys of travel mode of preference. traffi c conditions will be undertaken now that the Black Dam To achieve these aims, cycling must be perceived as a safe scheme has opened to provide a robust evidence base for the mode of transport. This can be achieved through the masterplan Transport Assessment. itself where new development is proposed, and also the provision of suitable crossing points and possible re-allocation of road space so that cyclists feel safe on existing roads, such as Roman Road and the B3400. Engaging the Manydown community with local cycling clubs and projects can also further promote and sustain cycling as a travel mode of preference.

Pedestrian environment Bus network A high quality pedestrian environment is important to facilitate Basingstoke residents have identifi ed a need for a frequent and and maximise the use of the amenities and services which will direct bus link from Manydown to the town centre as a high form the centres of the Manydown development. priority. Manydown will aim to provide an environment where walking Initial analysis has been undertaken investigating how new or is an attractive ‘fi rst choice’ mode of transport. The pedestrian extended bus services could be delivered, and options have environment will contribute signifi cantly to how residents and been identifi ed which show potential to serve both Winklebury visitors experience the new neighbourhoods and will need to and the West Ham Leisure Park on a route to the town cater to a variety of walking needs—including travel to and from centre. These routes could potentially also include physical school, access to new businesses, leisure walkers and street improvements to infrastructure such as the provision of bus play for children. priority at key junctions, or new dedicated bus links to improve bus journey times.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 56 Opportunities for the wider transport network

A339 Wootton St Lawrence

Country park

Winklebury

Roman Road

Leisure park Town centre

B3400

East Kempshott Oakley

Key Existing Public Right of Way Footpaths

Existing Public Right of Way Bridleways

Existing Footpaths

Pedestrian crossing over Rail Bridge

Rapid bus link to be investigated

Town centre

Railway Station

Existing Strategic Cycling Network Proposed Strategic Cycling Network Other cycling routes

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 57 ❚ Section 4 ❚ Questions: The wider transport network

1 If you were to live in Manydown, would a new You can give us your feedback by: direct bus route into Basingstoke town centre 1 answering an online questionnaire at: encourage you to leave the car at home more www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk often? 2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events 2 If you were to live in Manydown, would safe or posting it to ‘Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively walking and cycle routes to local destinations, ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project for example Basingstoke town centre, team at the events. encourage you to walk or use your bike more 3 visiting the drop-in sessions at:

often? • Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and 3 Are there any other routes (bus, cycling or Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke walking) of wider importance that we should be RG23 8AB considering? If so, please include and explain • Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, why. Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB

• Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, RG23 7HA

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Mixed priority route Our aims for Manydown central street Aim one The Manydown central street would be what Manual for Streets ■ A walkable central street that is a pleasant place to 2 (MfS2)* calls a Mixed Priority Route (MPR). The role, function spend time, benefi ting existing and new residents and benefi t of these, as presented in MfS2 is outlined below: – drawing on the concept of a ‘good neighbour’ Mixed Priority Routes are streets that carry high levels of traffi c development. and also have: Aim two ■ A mix of residential use and commercial frontages; ■ Co-located activities and uses including distributing ■ A mix of road users, i.e. shoppers, cyclists, bus passengers, different types of development in order to schoolchildren; and encourage shared activities and walking. ■ A mix of parking and deliveries. Aim three They are not just transport routes. Although dealing with ■ A central street that connects to the A339 and transport and safety is a key element, other concerns the B3400, providing linkages to the existing key associated with the local economy and local communities may corridors of movement in a manner which balances also generate an interest in improving the area with economic the needs of different modes. regeneration and environmental improvements. Aim four There are many benefi ts to be gained from enhancing the ■ A vibrant central street and road network that high street environment with an integrated approach. The considers existing residents and neighbours and investment is likely to contribute towards assisting the delivery their needs, but which is not dominated by car- of a range of local authority corporate objectives and targets based transport. including:

■ Accessibility planning; Relating road form ■ Casualty reduction; and function ■ Economic regeneration; Streets can appear to have different capacities for ■ Public service agreement; vehicle movement, but in ■ Quality of life; and reality a number of visually New Alresford, Hampshire. ■ Sustainability. very different designs can 9,355 cars per day. carry the same amount of *National (and government endorsed) Guidance on the design of vehicular traffi c. The cross streets - setting out overall design principles. section and arrangement of buildings around a road What the public told us: network is important as in one road design this may ■ Concern about ‘central street’. lead to communities being ■ Need proper streets (not roads) that create walkable, segregated, whilst in another Alton, Hampshire. family-friendly neighbourhoods. providing a shared community 5,695 cars per day. ■ YES to local cycling with a good network and safe environment with commercial routes. and retail opportunities. Manydown aims to provide the latter, providing capacity for “If you plan cities for cars and traffi c, you get cars and busy periods in a form which traffi c. If you plan for people and places, you get people creates an attractive and and places.” usable space outside of these times. Bexleyhealth, South East London. Fred Kent, Project for Public Spaces 13,749 cars per day.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 59 The ‘central street’ The ‘central street’ and its treatment

Given the route of the ‘proposed central street’ and the activities along it, we suggest that it be referred to as the ‘central street’, the design of which should be inﬂ uenced by MfS2 and the 4: Primary examples previously shown. school and The plan below shows how the centre central street might be treated in different locations along its length.

2: Main residential 3: Secondary school and areas centre

1: Primary school and centre

Accommodating Landscaping space for cars and public transport Active development frontages

Good provision for pedestrians

Space for Flexible space to cycling accommodate a variety of uses

Diagram illustrating some of the key principles of good street design

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 60 1: Primary school and centre 2: Main residential areas

3: Secondary school and centre 4: Primary school and centre

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1 To what extent do you agree with the design You can give us your feedback by: principles for the Manydown central street? 1 answering an online questionnaire at: www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk 2 To what extent do you think the central street, if infl uenced by the principles and examples 2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events shown, could achieve the objectives of serving or posting it to ‘Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively as a place for people whilst also allowing for ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project vehicle traffi c to fl ow? team at the events. 3 visiting the drop-in sessions at: 3 The central street as shown could encourage • Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am walking and cycling while allowing vehicle traffi c to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and to fl ow. Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke RG23 8AB

4 Do you think it is better to have a cycle lane on • Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm both sides of the street or a combined one on to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB one side? • Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, RG23 7HA

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©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 63 ❚ 4.5 Manydown centre

A successful town centre does not emerge What uses do other local centres in overnight. To allow the centre to grow into a Hampshire offer? vibrant centre we will look to provide ﬂ exible spaces that can be adapted as demand for commercial space grows.

Suggested uses for the main Manydown centre: ■ Community centre ■ Supermarket (small / middle size) ■ GP surgery / health centre ■ Bank Boots, Alton Butcher, Wickham ■ Pharmacy ■ Restaurants / café / tea room ■ Independent shops ■ Flexible commercial units for hairdresser / small shops, post ofﬁ ce etc. ■ Market Square for weekly and / or farmers market ■ Flexible ofﬁ ce space for small businesses

The delivery of the range of uses will depend on market Boutique shops, New Alresford Restaurants, Kingsclere conditions and may not all be able to be delivered early on in the project. The ﬁ nal amount and type of uses will depend on market conditions and funding arrangements at the time. At this stage we are looking at both the character of the main centre as well as what it might contain. The approaches in section 3 set out ideas for: ■ Approach One: a compact urban centre ■ Approach Two: a large linear square ■ Approach Three: a linear high street Each of these could include a wide range of uses and vary in Community Centre, Oakridge Supermarket (big), Petersﬁ eld scale. Basingstoke

Estate agents, Whitchurch Post Ofﬁ ce & Dental Care, Odiham

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 64 Wickham New Alresford Petersﬁ eld

A large urban square A traditional high street A smaller square and high street with car parking in two parts working together

Includes about 26 shops and other uses. Includes about 40 shops and other uses. Includes about 67 shops and other uses.

High street

Services: Services: Services: Tailor, optician, bed and breakfast, Community centre, several design shop / Fashion boutiques, pet shop, travel funeral service, Lloyd’s bank (small), atelier / interior design, fashion boutiques agency, bath travel, post offi ce, TSB, several restaurants, two cafés, art (fi ve), furniture shop, country store, funeral home, beauty clinic, charity, & photography, home-ware store, gallery, beauty, optician, jewellery, bridal jewellery, Boots, Superdrug, 99p Store, furnishing shops, fl ooring material store. shop, fl ower, travel agent, patisserie, optician, NatWest, Barclays, fashion Health: hotel, Lloyd’s bank (middle sized), national brands (New Look, Crew, Fat Leisure centre, pharmacy. Barclays, NatWest, gift shop, newsagent, Face, electronics store, pub, tourist pet shop, electronic store, dry cleaning information, home-ware / design shop. Supermarket: store, hardware store, bed and breakfast, The Co-op (small), Pages of Wickham Health: Pizza Express, library. convenience store (small), One-Stop Dental care. (small). Health: Supermarket: NHS facility, two pharmacies. Food stores: M&S (middle size), small convenience Bakery, fi ne food store, indoor market. Supermarket: store, Waitrose. Co-op store (middle sized), Tesco Relation to schools: Relation to schools: Express (small). A primary school is located approx six The schools are part of the residential minutes away from the centre. Food stores: areas around the centres, with the Wine store, two butchers, fruit store. closest one being approx. 11 minutes Relation to schools: away from the centre. Provision for The closest school is only approximately younger children sits more closely to the three minutes away from the centre, centre, e.g. day nursery or infant school. offering a sports college and secondary school with academy status. A day nursery also compliments the centre.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 65 ❚ Section 4 ❚ Questions: Manydown centre

1 It is important for Manydown to connect with You can give us your feedback by: the surrounding area. 1 answering an online questionnaire at: www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk 2 What would encourage you to go to the centres at Manydown without having to drive? 2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events or posting it to ‘Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively 3 Do you think the approach of providing ﬂ exible ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project units (units that with minor modiﬁ cations team at the events. can serve different uses such as residential, 3 visiting the drop-in sessions at: employment or retail), so that the centre can • Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am grow over time is good? to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke 4 To what extent do you think the suggested RG23 8AB

uses including (community centre, small • Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm supermarket, GP surgery/health centre, to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB bank, pharmacy, restaurants/cafe/tea room, • Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at independent shops, ﬂ exible commercial units Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, for hairdresser/small shops and post ofﬁ ce) RG23 7HA

have the potential to create a vibrant and viable • Basingstoke Town Centre - Saturday 5 March from heart for the community? 10:30am to 4:30pm, in The Mall, outside Primark, Castle Square, RG21 7QU 5 Business organisations have mentioned to At these events you can either ﬁ ll in a paper copy of the questionnaire or leave your feedback directly on us the importance of incorporating ﬂ exible the exhibition boards. business and employment space in the new Manydown centre. To what extent do you agree / disagree

6 Any other comments?

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Introduction What members of the public told us: ■ Concern about the loss of open space and views. As set out in ‘A Vision of Manydown 2014’, ■ Concern about the risk of the loss of sensitive / there is a covenant preventing development precious habitats and ecologies. on the part of the site at its northernmost ■ Therefore a strong emphasis should be placed on this being a green urban place edge close to Wootton St Lawrence. ■ How to create an ecologically rich place? The area under this covenant is approximately 100 hectares (247 ■ Great to have a country park: but think carefully acres) and includes mature woodlands, rolling hills, landscape about its purpose in the 21st century. and arable ﬁ elds. ■ A country park should be natural and not over- The councils have identiﬁ ed this land for a potential country designed. park, some elements of which could be delivered by the ■ A greening strategy for the western edge of the site development at Manydown. is needed. Criteria is set out by Natural England and Department for ■ Need to plan for good views of the AONB and to the south. Environment, Food & Rural Affairs on achieving accredited status for a new country park. This includes a list of essential ■ Much talk about green buffers / gaps, but these could divide communities if in the settlement itself. and desirable criteria as listed below. This criteria provides us with a starting point in the design of the country park but we would like you views and input to help decide what should be included in the country park and to shape its design.

Location of Manydown country park in relation to Basingstoke and its nearby towns, villages and the AONB to the north

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Emerging Vision An emerging vision for the country park is illustrated on ■ Landscape importance: Will not signiﬁ cantly change the adjacent plan and guided by the following principles: the landscape, looks outward.

■ Welcoming: Safe access to the countryside for ■ Place to relax & enjoy the views: Soften the impact of families and less conﬁ dent users. development. ■ Informal: Opportunities for wild play, not formalised ■ Learning: Place to learn and have fun. activities. ■ Themes: Woodland and food (productive countryside). ■ Gateway: Hub for accessing wider countryside, Rural life. Farmers markets, small events, woodland a transition from built development to existing and rural crafts. Not a farm attraction. surrounding countryside. ■ Free: For the people of Basingstoke not a regional attraction. Meet local needs.

Essential criteria Desirable criteria A country park must be: A country park should ideally include: ■ at least 10 hectares in size (24.7 acres); ■ a visitor centre; ■ defi ned by a clear boundary – marked on a map, ■ play facilities; whether it’s open or fenced in; ■ catering facilities; ■ accessible – less than 10 miles from a residential area ■ bike and horse trails; ■ free to enter; ■ art and sculpture; ■ inclusive and accessible – show how you’ve met equality ■ permanent staff, present throughout the day; and disability needs and provided for varied groups; ■ detailed information available to visitors, such as leafl ets; ■ predominantly natural or semi-natural landscape, for ■ brown and white tourist directional signs and shown on example: woodland, grassland, wetland, heathland or an Ordnance Survey map; parkland, with no more than fi ve percent of the area built ■ outdoor activities, such as water sports and adventure upon (excluding car parks); sports; ■ signposted and easy to navigate – visitors should be ■ achieving, or is working towards, Green Flag Award shown where they can go and what they can do and (GFA) status; directed along footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes; ■ a green transport policy, eg buses and cycle routes to ■ visibly staffed, for example: litter collection and your site; maintenance; ■ facilities for less able visitors eg easy trails, seating and ■ available for public or educational events; information available in accessible formats; ■ near public toilets – either on site or a two minute walk ■ a planned approach towards the management and away; and maintenance of biodiversity, rocks, minerals and fossils ■ informed by the local community – the public should etc and the preservation of the historical environment; have some infl uence over the management and ■ opportunities for practical community involvement, development of your site. including volunteering to support activities; ■ the promotion of walking and its associated benefi ts to health; ■ an outreach programme promoting your site to less represented sectors of the community; and ■ a programme of events and guided walks, promoting healthy living and environmental awareness.

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 68 The diagram below illustrates size and distribution of the fi ve Case Study of country parks in main country parks in Hampshire in relation to the Manydown Hampshire site. The fi ve main country parks are maintained and promoted by Hampshire County Council and located in the south of Our design team met with the Strategic Hampshire. Manager for the Countryside Service at Staunton, Manor Farm and Royal Victoria country park are three Hampshire County Council to visit a range of the fi ve main country parks and were visited as part of the case study. of country parks currently managed by The West Walk, also formed part of the case study is located Hampshire County Council. within the South Downs National Park and managed by the The purpose of the site visits was to see what existing country Forestry commission on a low maintenance budget. Although parks in Hampshire provide and to inform ideas for the this is not an accredited country park. Manydown country park site. The sites visited represent a range of low and high maintenance park areas, visitor centres and pay zones and are described below, listing the key elements of each park along with photos and plans.

Yateley Common CP

Manydown CP

Basingstoke 250 acres Brickﬁ elds CP

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1. Queen Elizabeth CP Lakeside CP 1400 acres Itchen Valley CP Southampton • West Walk 2. Staunton CP 3. Manor Farm CP 4. Royal Victoria CP 1000 acres 400 acres 200 acres Holly Hill NEW FOREST Woodland CP Moors Valley NATIONAL PARK CP Portsmouth

Alver Valley 5. LEPE CP CP 50 acres

ISLE OF WIGHT

Size and distribution of country parks in Hampshire

Staunton Manor Farm Size: 1,000 acres Size: 400 acres

What does Staunton country park provide? What does Manor Farm country park provide? ■ Open parkland ■ Open parkland ■ Ancient Woodland* ■ Ancient Woodland* ■ Visitor centre, parking, toilets ■ River Hamble and ﬁ shing ■ Café ■ Visitor centre, parking, toilets ■ Payzone with: Animal farm, play, glass house, maze ■ Café ■ Picnic areas in the park ■ Payzone with: Animal farm, historic farm buildings, play Staunton country park comprises a pay zone visitor area and ■ Caravan sites a large area of open parkland. The visitor area, approximately Manor Farm is located at the far east of Manor Farm country 60 to 70 acres is located at the south-east corner of the park and lies within the pay zone of the park. The river country park and is separated from the rest of the park by Hamble runs to the south-east of the site and is one of the a vehicular road. Visitors are channelled through the visitor main attractions of the country park. A good portion of the centre building to enter the pay zone. The farm and gardens open parkland is Ancient Woodland* comprising mainly oak within the pay zone relate back to the site as a former estate trees which were used for shipbuilding. Café and toilets are owned by George Staunton. located outside of the pay zone at Manor Farm. A café is located inside the pay zone and is run by a council-

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River Hamble

Dockdell Public Footpath Copse

Kings Copse Meadow Longmead

Fosters Pontoon Copse No public access Toplands Public Footpath Catland Copse Barnfield Dog Exercise Field Claypit Copse Vantage Bottom Copse Copse To Hedge End

To Bursledon Bottom QEII Jubilee Copse Activity Centre

Hoe Moor Copse

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*(Ancient Woodland is a descriptive term for the group of native woodland habitats)

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 70 Royal Victoria West Walk Size: 200 acres Size: 865 acres

What does Royal Victoria country park provide? What does the West Walk provide? ■ Open parkland ■ Woodland trails ■ Ancient Woodland* ■ Ancient Woodland* ■ Visitor centre, parking, toilets ■ Woodland play ■ Café ■ Parking, toilets ■ Miniature railway ■ Adventure play ■ Accessible play The West Walk is the largest remaining fragment of the former ■ Seashore walks Forest of Bere and located in the South Downs National Park, north of Wickham. It is managed by the Forestry ■ BBQ and picnic Commission. There are three car parks available for visitors Royal Victoria Park used to hold the biggest military hospital and a daily or hourly fee is charged for parking which is the in the Victorian Empire. It now comprises a large area of only income the site generates. The main activity area is at open parkland with views onto Southampton Water, areas the southern car park where two demarcated play areas of Ancient Woodland* and open ﬁ elds which accommodate for older and younger kids are located. This area is highly areas for BBQ and caravan rally sites. visited during the weekends and the nearby car park can be overloaded during this time. An independently managed trailer selling snacks is available during the weekend and

parked at the southern car park. W

Footpath to Footpath to Your guide to Enjoy a Hamble Halt Hamble Ride the Barbecue Railway Celebrate a special Take a ride on the fabulous occasion or family get Private miniature railway which Royal Victoria Country Park together by hiring one covers over a mile of track of our picturesque around the park. Children barbecue sites located War Graves will love the special activities throughout the park. Cemetery programme throughout the year including treasure hunts, teddy bear’s picnic and Santa’s grotto.

Private Private W Orchard y Private Footpath to Hamble Ke Footpath to Netley (Lovers Lane) Toilet with disabled facilities Station (20 mins) Cemetery Seafront car park Wood Barbecue area (BBQ) Round car park Picnic site Small Caravan Bluebell Chapel car park Private Rally Field Dog bin Wood BBQ Areas Caravan Tall Pines car park Rally Field Public road Private Rowan Information Roads and tracks accessible Willow to walkers and cyclists Children’s play area Footpath Primrose Cypress Bluebell Laurel Royal Victoria Railway (RVR) Children’s play area for wheelchair users Road Barrier Oak Tea Rooms, Function Hawthorn Rooms and Park Ofﬁces Hamble Rail Trail Solent Way Footpath Sensory Miniature Railway Acorns Education Facility Royal Victoria Country Park Garden (RVR) boundary WC Toilet History Trail i Cedar Tea Rooms P 3 Private P 4 & Park Offices Heritage Private Visitor Centre

Sample wholesome Private W Sailing Club Footpath foods P 2 (private) to Hamble Relax in the traditional Cedar Tea Rooms where you can enjoy a variety of homemade soups, cakes and light snacks

indoors or out on the patio. Disabled access Horse Pond to beach Wood Private Steps Sports Pier view Pavilion P 1 point Exceptional Heritage Visitor views Centre Steps Step inside the iconic chapel, Unwind and take in the Southampton Water breathtaking views over N which now houses the site’s Southampton Water. An ideal reception area, and visit the shop selling an exciting range spot to watch the constant Private of gifts. Discover more about

assortment of boats of all shapes W the fascinating military and and sizes and enjoy views across Main Entrance 0m 100m 100m nursing history of the site in to the Isle of Wight. To Netley Abbey and the exhibition centre. Westwood Woodland Park

*(Ancient Woodland is a descriptive term for the group of native woodland habitats)

Existing landscape and ecology

Key ecology and landscape features The existing site includes a range of landscape types and habitats. Our landscape architects and ecologists have been Worting Wood Farm farmhouse surveying the site and the following provides a description of the landscape features, habitats and wildlife found.

Landscape features and habitats View of open arable ﬁ elds within country park site Semi-natural woodland with diverse ground ﬂ ora: Two

Ancient Woodlands* exist on the country park site, these include Worting Wood Farm out buildings Worting Wood and Wootton Copse, a third area of woodland, Marvel Row Copse is located at the western end of the site. All of these woodlands have ecological interest. A number of trees were noted as veterans with exceptional value for wildlife. There is also diverse ground fl ora including areas of protected bluebells. Grassland glades within the woodland provide occasional clearings within the dense woodlands, most notably Woodland edge View of Worting Wood in Worting Wood. Traditionally managed coppiced hazel woodland: Areas within Wootton Copse are currently managed coppice and areas within Worting Wood have also traditionally been managed this way. The coppiced woodland creates a distinctive character, with trees planted in a grid pattern and regular cutting back of the trees to generate multiple long straight stems to Diverse ground fl ora grow. The harvested poles can be used for stakes, wattle Managed woodland hurdles and hop poles. New Woodland: Areas of new woodland have recently been planted as part of an English Woodland Grant scheme. These effectively connect the Ancient Woodlands* and include a mix of hazel coppice and oak woodland. Important Arable Plant Areas: Arable fi elds form the majority of the northern half of the site. These are actively farmed, and Study of coppice tree planting patterns the fi eld margins support important communities of rare arable plants. Important and species rich hedgerows: Boundaries of the existing arable fi elds are bounded by hedgerows, some of the these include a diverse mix of plant species and provide a valuable wildlife habitat. The most signifi cant on the country park site runs north south from Worting Wood Farm. Cut Grow Harvest

Coppicing Cycle - 7 to 20 years *(Ancient Woodland is a descriptive term for the group of native woodland habitats)

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 72 Initial ecology surveys have found the following Opportunities to preserve and protect wildlife on the site: existing species Birds: Including Red Kite, Marsh Tit, Yellowhammer, Skylark Within the country park there are opportunities to and Barn Owl. preserve and protect existing species and habitats and also to contribute towards mitigating the loss of Badgers: evidence found of badger activity throughout the site. agricultural land within the development area. Within Dormice: Presence detected in four woodlands with evidence the country park hedgerows and woodlands could be supplemented with new areas of wood pasture, of breeding in two of the woodlands. arable fi elds and fi eld margins could be enhanced to Bats: The site provides for roosting, foraging and commuting encourage ground nesting birds and a diverse fl ora. with signifi cant tree roost potential and foraging within the Public access into the Ancient Woodlands could be Ancient Woodlands* and along fi eld margins. A brown long controlled to ensure the preservation of the important soils and ground fl ora and prevent disturbance of eared bat maternity roost has been recorded at Worting Wood notable species. Farm and other species across the site include common, Nathusius’ and soprano pipistrelles, noctule, serotine, barbastelle and Myotis species. Reptiles: viviparous lizard, possibly other species such as slow worm, good habitats exist in the grassy areas of the recently planted woodland.

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Existing site diagram for Manydown country park area

What could the country park be?

What could the grasslands and parkland be?

groups of trees open parkland grazing formal paths grassland grasslands and trails boardwalk

Strategy for the country park: What could it be?

Key

Mature and Ancient Woodland*

Recent woodland planting

Proposed woodland

New grassland and meadow, including calcarius grasslands Arable farmland with ﬁ eld margin managed for habitats

Open parkland and recreation 5K loop trail Parkland New tree planting to parkland edge Grassland Public right of way Possible footpath and trails Landscaped routes (green links) Village through Manydown development Green Main routes through Manydown development Visitor facilities and Extent of country park main car park Arable 2K loop trail Potential viewpoints Basingstoke

Pedestrian and cycle access points Future Homes Vehicular access points Small car park

Strategy diagram for the country park

What could the Woodland be? What could a Visitor Centre include?

ancient café with equipped woodland outdoor seating habitats play area woodland protected activities natural play school trips bluebells deﬁ ned woodland limited activity walks and trails

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 74 ❚ Section 4 ❚ Questions: The country park at Manydown

1 To what extent do you agree with the design You can give us your feedback by: principles and proposed uses for the country 1 answering an online questionnaire at: park? www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk

2 It is important to be able to walk and cycle to 2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events the country park. or posting it to ‘Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project 3 It is important to include car parking at the team at the events. country park. 3 visiting the drop-in sessions at: 4 It is important that the visitor centre is located • Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and close to Basingstoke town centre. Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke RG23 8AB 5 Do you agree that the emerging vision and • Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm essential and desirable criteria proposed to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, will attract the local population as well as Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB assisting the country park becoming a regional • Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, destination? RG23 7HA 6 What would encourage you to visit the country • Basingstoke Town Centre - Saturday 5 March from 10:30am to 4:30pm, in The Mall, outside Primark, park at Manydown? Castle Square, RG21 7QU At these events you can either ﬁ ll in a paper copy of 7 Any other comments? the questionnaire or leave your feedback directly on the exhibition boards.

Providing a range of housing types and densities at Manydown

New development should respond ■ medium density housing, across edge of centre and next appropriately to its immediate neighbours to the existing western edge of Basingstoke (pages 38 to 45). This looks at how a mix of detached, semi-detached with varied housing and building types and small groups of buildings could be arranged together to helping to create distinct neighbourhoods create interesting active streets that are not dominated by within Manydown’s strong overall identity. parked cars. ■ medium-low density housing and housing on the edges Following on from earlier feedback we have been looking at of the site (pages 46 to 52). These lower density areas will what different densities and arrangements of buildings might be more appropriate for the edges of the site and around mean for Manydown to ensure that it is not all the same and to sensitive areas that may be visible in longer views the AONB. make sure there is a good range of types of housing to choose For this type we have explored two different approaches: from. It is important that the development is varied, and to do - detached and semi-detached houses in smaller plots in this well it needs to be about more than the materials the homes an informal arrangement are built from and needs to be about how they are arranged along and around streets and how buildings are grouped and - detached houses set in larger plots, these are likely to be designed together. Much of the recent development around larger homes and will work well on the rural edges of the the edges of Basingstoke is at similar densities and with similar site. types of housing - this lack of variety and distinctive character is one of the things that we know you are concerned about. Feedback received so far: We know from the feedback that traditional building forms, ■ There is a need for wide-ranging choice in housing: of the sort that you fi nd in good existing places, have strong size, tenure, price, type, design etc. support. We also know that there is a lot of concern about how ■ Affordability is key: in the general sense not just car parking can be accommodated well and without leading to ‘social rent’. cars parked all over the streets and pavements. ■ Employment should be mixed in with housing – The following pages set out some of the ‘testing’ work that especially in the centre. the team have been doing looking at how the arrangements ■ Land is scarce and should be used wisely so there is of buildings together can work and how this relates to density need for some higher density, but this shouldn’t be and car parking. This relates to the housing densities included confused with high rise. in the approaches diagrams in section 3 (on pages x to x) of ■ As well as high demand for one and two bedroom this report. For each housing type we include sketches and homes there will also need to be family homes and photographs of different ways this housing could look. town houses. On the following pages we have set out the emerging ideas for: ■ ‘YES’ to broad principles of a Hampshire market town layout and a strong sense of place but there is ■ medium-high density housing, around the centres and in the a strong voice too for choice in housing design. central parts of the site (pages 30 to 37). This looks at: ■ There should be an overall coherence – a distinctive - fl ats over terraced housing as a way of making denser and consistent ‘feel’- but with lots of different areas but with a good street presence and space for both architectures. gardens and cars; ■ Modern housing not just ‘olde worlde’ but - blocks containing a mix of apartments and terraced concerned about risk of a pastiche style. houses grouped together to create high quality street ■ Buildings should be built to last with adaptability / frontages with car parking to the rear, much in the way fl exibility of key buildings. that development in many existing historic town centres ■ Different models of housing design such as self works; build may help create more variety.

Ideas for medium-high density housing around the new centres

Flats over terraced homes and mews

Combining fl ats and terraced homes can be a good way of increasing density but retaining traditional building forms. This can also work well where people can be within close walking distance of shops, social and community facilities. Small fl at could be used as independent Good quality terraced housing can work well to provide dwelling, granny fl at or for new teenagers character as well as gardens and parking spaces. The traditional mews can be a good way of delivering high density streets with strong character.

Garage belonging to family home on ground ﬂ oor

Family home with Small street with shared surface ‘mews’ or residential street garden and on plot parking Flexible space with independent entrance suitable for an offi ce Separate fl oor above family home for two bed fl at with balcony

On-street parking for ﬂ ats

Residential street

Density: 72 units per ha = 165 people Parking = 1.75 spaces per unit (average) Integrated within building and on-street

Separate ﬂ oor above house Separate ﬂ oor above house Big balconies overlooking the street

Family home Parking for family home

Small street with shared Flexible space with independent Residential street surface ‘mews’ or entrance, suitable for an ofﬁ ce residential street

Illustrative examples of ‘Mews’ streets

Ideas for medium-high density housing around the new centres

Mixed housing types within blocks - ﬂ ats and terraced homes

Large mixed blocks including fl ats, terraced houses and other uses such as supported housing, fl exible space for offi ces and workspace and retail can also include car parking and create strong street frontages and distinctive character. To work best these these should include fl exible building types that can accommodate change over time. In higher density blocks amenity space can be provided by roof terraces, balconies and small gardens.

Care home building in close proximity to local facilities Family home with garden and on plot parking

Under-croft parking on ground ﬂ oor with amenity spaces (balconies and small terraces) over parking

Variety of ﬂ at sizes, for single people, couples or small families Residential street

Flexible space with independent entrance suitable for ofﬁ ce or retail units

Family town houses with garden and garage or on street parking

Central street

Density: 92 units per ha = 211 people Parking = 1.5 spaces per unit (average) Integrated within building and under-croft

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 80 Family home with garden and Under-croft parking on ground ﬂ oor integrated garage

Residential street Central street

Amenity spaces (balconies and small terraces)

Ideas for medium density housing

Detached, semi-detached houses and small building groups set in medium sized plots.

A mix of houses grouped well together can create a softer character that responds well to changes in topography and landscape. Cars located between buildings means that good levels of car parking can be accommodated without it impacting on the street scene. When planned well medium density housing made up of simple building forms and linked streets can create interesting places to live.

Family home with garden and integrated garage

4 / 5 bed detached houses with parking on plot or garage 3 / 4 bed semi- detached houses

On-street parking Small street with Residential street for visitors shared surface ‘Mews’ or residential street

Density: 30 units per ha = 62 people Parking = 2 spaces per unit (average) Either garage or on plot

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 82 Examples of streets that these housing types could create

Ideas for medium-low density and lower density homes

Detached and semi-detached houses in smaller plots in an informal arrangement

Informally arranged larger houses with gardens between them have a less urban feel and can integrate well with the landscape. Car parking can be accommodated between buildings, in small courtyards and loosely along informal streets. This type of housing may be appropriate alongside the country park and the western edges of the Manydown site.

Green space

Communal space

4 bed detached houses with parking on courtyard / street

Residential street ‘Lane’ type of street

Parking on courtyard / street 3 / 4 bed detached houses with parking on street or in garages

Density: 30 units per ha = 69 people Parking = 2 spaces per unit (average) Either on street or on plot

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 84 This typology is used very successfully in Abode Great Kneighton, Cambridge. It allows for larger numbers of detached houses to be accommodated within a relative small block. This is achieved by a non ‘conventional’ placement of buildings around communal spaces and streets.

Ideas for medium-low density and lower density homes

Larger detached homes set in bigger plots

This is the very lowest density of housing likely to be accommodated at Manydown and will work well in the most sensitive parts of the site near to the countryside edge. This housing type has bigger plots that can accommodate larger numbers of parked cars. This type of housing works well grouped around green spaces and informal landscape.

‘Lane’ type of street 5 / 6 bed detached houses with parking on plot or garage On-street parking for visitors

Landscape edge

Generous back gardens

Density: 10 units per ha = 23 people Parking = 2 to 3 spaces per unit (average) Either garage or on plot

Manydown Masterplan Consultation ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 86 ©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 87 ❚ Section 4 ❚ Questions: Housing choice

1 It is important to create variety in character and You can give us your feedback by: type of architecture, for example areas that are 1 answering an online questionnaire at: more urban and others that are more ‘rural’, www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk where the landscape becomes a stronger 2 downloading and completing the questionnaire and feature. handing it back to us at any one of the drop-in events or posting it to ‘Freepost Manydown’. Alternatively 2 It is important to create a mix of different unit ask for a Freepost envelope from one of the project types and sizes in close proximity to each other. team at the events. 3 visiting the drop-in sessions at: 3 It is important to include units that could be • Winklebury - Saturday 27 February from 10:30am used as small ofﬁ ces within the residential to 2:30pm, at the Basingstoke Sea Cadets and areas. Community Centre, Sycamore Way, Basingstoke RG23 8AB

4 It is important to provide for home working, • Buckskin - Monday 29 February from 3:30pm with houses having ﬂ exible space to be used as to 7:30pm, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, RG22 5BB study and access to broadband. • Oakley - Friday 4 March from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at Oakley Village Hall, Andover Road, Basingstoke, 5 Do you agree that there should be a variety of RG23 7HA architectural styles to make the character areas • Basingstoke Town Centre - Saturday 5 March from of Manydown more distinguishable from each 10:30am to 4:30pm, in The Mall, outside Primark, other? Castle Square, RG21 7QU At these events you can either ﬁ ll in a paper copy of 6 Do you think our approach for car parking the questionnaire or leave your feedback directly on the exhibition boards. will be effective in accommodating parked cars without allowing them to dominate the development?

7 What do you think about the architectural styles shown in the images and sketches?

8 Any other comments?

This document forms part of a wider consultation process, running from the 17th February to the 29 March 2016 to help us get further feedback on key areas related to the Manydown proposals. The information you see here is also available online and we are happy to receive any comments you have up to the 29th March via the website www.manydownbasingstoke.co.uk or by email to: [email protected] The feedback will form a part of all considerations and help us to deﬁ ne a preferred masterplan approach. Other considerations will include further conversations with technical stakeholders, commercial, delivery and sustainability issues.

How we will use your feedback

For Section 1 of this document, which is about the FEEDBACK from the November engagement event, we will check that you think we understood the issues you raised and that our summary of the most important issues for the surrounding communities is right. For Section 2, which is about the PRINCIPLES for making a good place at Manydown – we will check that these are clear and capture the most important targets and challenges for Manydown. The intention is that the Principles set out what should happen at Manydown and that the emerging masterplan and proposals are checked carefully against them. For Section 3, which is about different APPROACHES to how the Manydown site is laid out we want to know which ideas you think will work best and which uses and activities should be located together or on particular parts of the site. It is really important that we understand why you think some things will work better than others. The questions we have asked you are about breaking your feedback down into each of the different types of activity and use. For Section 4, which is about KEY ISSUES, we are asking you to conﬁ rm that we have understood these issues in more detail and if we are moving in the right direction with our ideas. Following your feedback and during April and May 2016 the project team will be working up a preferred masterplan and testing out the Manydown Principles so that we have clear set of proposals and a preferred option. In Summer 2016 we will be back to talk to you again about the preferred masterplan, before preparing the planning application for submission Winter 2016/2017.

©TIBBALDS FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 Manydown Masterplan Consultation 91 For further information please contact: Remarkable Group The Pump House, Garnier Road, Winchester, SO23 9QG Telephone: 01962 893 893 Manydown Project Team Email: [email protected] Telephone: Freephone 08081 683 600 Website: manydownbasingstoke.co.uk