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LAND EAST OF CUMERAGH LANE, WHITTINGHAM, LANCASHIRE

DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF A PLANNING APPLICATION

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Document Structure Document Structure 2 Foreword 3 Introduction 4 Site Analysis 5 Surrounding Character 6 Constraints & Opportunities 7 Site Features 8 Flood Risk Assessment 9 Ecology 10 Existing Trees & Hedges 11 Development Concept 12 Development Concept 13 Development Concept 14 Detailed Design 15 Street scenes & Cross Sections 16 Appearance 17 Access, Movement and Street Hierarchy 18 Access, Movement and Street Hierarchy 19

About the Developer Applethwaite Homes is Eric Wright Group’s residential development company who provide a range of quality homes on select sites across Lancashire and Cumbria. Their roots were formed in the Lake District where they operated as a niche residential developer creating high quality homes in premium locations.

In 2008 they became part of Eric Wright Group, a leading player in the construction and property industry in North West England, which has resulted in the expansion of their activities into Lancashire and adjoining areas of the North West. As an NHBC Registered House Builder, Applethwaite pride themselves on building family homes in small developments that have individual character. Their aim is to provide comfortable homes that reflect the quality and style of times past, whilst satisfying the needs of modern living.

Applethwaite have been recognised at the 2014 Lancaster District Design Awards for their Silverdale development; ‘Cove Orchard’. Other projects include Lingard Gate in Hornby, Bowland Gardens in Forton and Lamb Roe Gardens in Whalley to name but a few. Page 3

Foreword

The site provides a significant opportunity to deliver a new, sustainable The following design parameters are addressed: and high quality landscape led residential development. Use - What the land and buildings will be used for. This Design and Access Statement has been prepared in support of a full planning application submitted to Preston City Council (PCC) for up to 24 Amount- How much development can the site can accommodate. over 55’s bungalows at land East of Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham. ‘The site’ is shown edged red on the Site Location Plan which accompanies Scale- How big the buildings and spaces will be, specifically their this planning application. height, width and length.

The planning application is submitted in full detail and seeks permission Layout - How the buildings and public and private spaces will be for the: positioned and the relationship between them and buildings and spaces around the site. “Construction of 24 over 55’s bungalows (Use Class C3) with associated open space, landscaping, and vehicular access taken from Cumeragh Appearance - What the building and spaces will look like, for Lane and any ancillary development thereto.” example building materials and architectural details.

This Statement has been prepared in accordance with the Town and Landscaping - How open spaces will be treated to enhance and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) protect the character of a place (Amendment) Order 2015. The purpose of this Statement is to An example of some of the documents referred to in the production of describe the design principles and concepts that have been applied The access - This element of the statement must include two aspects this planning application to the development and also how issues relating to access have been of access to the development: addressed by the applicant. Vehicular and transport links - Why the access points and The content of the design element of the Statement must demonstrate routes have been chosen, and how the site responds to road layout and how the physical characteristics of the scheme have been influenced by a public transport provision. thorough process, which includes: Assessment; Inclusive access - How everyone can get to and move through the Involvement; and place on equal terms regardless of ages, disability, ethnicity or social Evaluation grouping.

Woodcroft design urban design masterplanning architecture Page 4 Introduction

Purpose Applethwaite Homes is applying for full planning permission to develop N 24 over 55’s bungalows at land east of Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham. © Google The proposed development would deliver a range of high quality, high specification homes for the local community in a sustainable location. The new homes would contribute to Preston City Council’s housing supply.

PCC’s Local Plan has been fully considered throughout the design process. The following chapters of this design and access statement will demonstrate the siting, design, scale and materials to be used in this development. The development will be of a character which maintains and enhances the quality of the landscape and will be in keeping with St Mary the local vernacular. Goosnargh Virgin Church Oliverson’s C of E Primary School The Site Bushell House The application is accompanied by a suite of supporting documents. This Ollies Trust The Grapes Inn Statement should be read in conjunction with the Planning Statement Pre- School prepared by Smith & Love Planning Consultants and other technical assessments including:

• Landscape Briefing Notes • Phase 1 Geo-Environental Assessment Cumeragh Lane • Transport Assessment The Site • Ecological Report • Arboricultural Survey Bleasedale Road Whittingham Lane Goosnargh Play Area Chippy Pharmacy

Stags Head Convenience Store The Square Trinity Methodist Post Office Pub Church Cumeragh Lane

Guild Lodge

Crystal Hall Whittingham & Goosnargh Sports and Social Club Page 5 Key

The Site Site Analysis * Schools Hospital The Site The site extends to approximately 1.3 Hectares (3.28 acres). It is Motorway located in the main settlement of Whittingham. The north of the site A Roads is bounded by Camforth Hall Lane, the eastern boundary is defined by existing trees and a hedge row. The South of the site is in part B Roads bounded by residential properties accessed from Bleasdale Road and The Square, the western boundary is bounded by Cumeragh Lane. It Railway is proposed to take the main site access off Cumeragh Lane. Public Right of Way Site Surroundings

The site is situated in the small civil parish of Whittingham which is characterised by both single and two storey, terraced, semi-detached and detached properties. There is a small convenience store on Cumeragh Lane located within short walking distance to the south of the site.

Goosnargh is located a short distance to the north west of the site. Goosnargh has existing local amenities, these include: Goosnargh * Oliverson’s Church of England Primary School, Ollie’s Trust Pre- School, local convenience store, post office, pharmacy, two churches, two public houses and a sports club are located to the West within walking/short drive distance.

There is a bus stop within close proximity, next to the proposed site entrance which travels in the direction of Preston and Clitheroe. Preston is located 7.5 miles away and is the closest main town with a wider wealth of amenities and services.

The context of the local area can be seen in the land use assessment diagram below.

Land use assessment

Key Site Boundary Residential Areas Medical Care Home

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Surrounding Character

The site is surrounded by various styles of architecture presented in brick and render, examples of these are demonstrated on the following page. This varied palette of architectural styles and materials has been taken into consideration and have helped to influence the proposed house types, materials, landscaping and architecture.

4 5 Convenience services found on the corner of Church Lane include; Semi-detached homes with a canopy over ground floor projection. N a pharmacy, hairdressers, village store and a fish and chip shop. Finished in pebble-dash render with slate roof tiles. © Google

Camforth Hall Lane

3 Bleasdale Road

5 9 2 Cumeragh Lane Whittingham Lane 10 6 The Square 7 4 8 Henry Littler Way

11 Newly built semi-detached properties on Cameron Avenue. Porch Newly built semi-detached properties on Cameron Avenue. Dormer canopies are a prominent feature in the elevation. Parking is to the windows sit within grey roof tiles. Walls finished in brick and render. front or side of the properties. Parking is to the front of the properties.

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Detached property on Whittingham Lane. Large double gable Semi-detached dwellings on Cumeragh Lane. Featuring large fronted house with vertical emphasis to windows. Finished in brick symmetrical projecting gables with feature windows. and render with grey tiled roof.

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Example of terraced dwellings on Whittingham Lane. Example of a linked detached dwelling. Large gable Example of detached bungalow on Whittingham Traditional terraced properties on Cumeragh Lane. Parking is to the Semi-detached dwellings on Bleasdale Road. Finished in modern Finished in traditional red brick with slate roofs. Stone fronted houses with vertical emphasis to windows. Lane. Large symmetrical bay windows are a front on purpose built driveways, hedges and landscaping helps red brick with red tiled roofs. heads and cill and an arched doorway feature highlights Finished in dark multi brick with concrete roof tiles. prominent feature in the elevation. Parking is define boundaries. the entrances. Parking to the rear of the house. provided to the front. Brick wall and railings defines the boundary. Page 7

Constraints & Opportunities

Summary of Reports From the initial sketch proposals, throughout the design process, technical advisors have been involved in the evolution of the proposals, analysing local information and producing reports to help guide the design.

Ecology A Ecological Appraisal and a Bat, Barn Own and Nesting Bird Survey outlining the ecological value of the site has been prepared by Envirotech and accompanies this planning application.

Highways The Transport Assessment by VTC concludes that the proposal offers an opportunity to bring forward a sustainable development that integrates well with the existing community, meets NPPF and emerging local planning guidance, and does not have a significant impact on road capacity or safety levels.

Trees A tree survey has been prepared by Ascerta and accompanies this application.

Flood Risk Assessment A flood risk assessment has been prepared by Michael Lambert Associates and the findings are detailed in this design and access statement.

Noise Martin Environmental Solutions have undertaken an acoustic survey and a copy of the report dated May 2018 accompanies this planning application.

Evaluation The outcomes of the technical assessments and individual studies provide a good starting point for the outline design of the scheme and for any key issues to be taken account of at that outset. Generally, there are no inhibitive environmental constraints presented by the specialist studies that have been conducted.

The process stage has allowed us to prepare a robust proposal that works within its context and constraints whilst maximising the site’s potential.

The principal vehicular access to the site will be off Cumeragh Lane. Page 8 Site Features

The site is a parcel of improved grassland which is bound by hedges and fences. A public footpath is situated to the east. There are bus stops very close to the proposed site © Google entrance.

Site boundaries North: The site is bounded by Camforth Hall Lane with extensive farm buildings associated with Lower House Farm beyond. Beyond the farm and house there are agricultural fields. Camforth Hall Lane East: The site boundary is defined by hedges and trees with some residential and farm buildings associated with School Farm & Rowan Court. A public footpath runs down the side of Rowan Court and joins Cumeragh Lane at Wild’s Farm.

South: To the south exists residential development along Cumeragh Lane, Bleasdale Road and The Square. The dwellings consist of terraced, detached and semi- detached properties.

Whittingham West: The site’s western boundary is defined by Cumeragh Lane. Beyond Cumeragh Lane there are agricultural fields with the new Taylor Wimpey development off Henry Littler Way beyond.

Cumeragh Lane Topography and drainage The site slopes gently from North to South ranging in height from 74.6m in the North West corner of the site Key to 75.62m in the South East corner over a distance of

171.6m. Site boundary

Public Rights of Way Bus Stops There is a public footpath that runs north to south along the eastern site boundary. This connects to the wider Proposed Access footpath network. Bus Route

Public Footpath

Bleasdale Road

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Flood Risk Assessment

The site is a field area to the east of Cumeragh Lane and north of Bleasdale Road © Google in Cumeragh village to the east of Goosnargh. The site is rough grass at present with a small pond. Housing is proposed and Michael Lambert Associates have concluded that the field area for development is floodzone 1 above any local 1 in 1000 year risk levels.

It is currently rough grass and 24 houses are proposed. The new hard areas of roads and roofs will generate much more surface water runoff and this will be collected and stored on site to enable the peak outflow rate to be limited to 11.75 1/sec in accord with DEFRA’s SC030219 guidance document for new surface water flows from developments. This will improve the current situation of the exisiting field generating unlimited runoff flows to the local surface water systems in storms and this will reduce and lessen run off flows and downstream flood risk.

New surface water will flow into the local watercourse system at the northern boundary and foul flows will drain into the existing public foul swer network. The site is not at risk from other sources of flood risk and development to houisng will lessen downstream flood risk because of the on-site storage as required by DEFRA guidelines. Page 10

Ecology

Envirotech NW Ltd were commissioned in September 2017 by Applethwaite Ltd to carry out an ecological appraisal of land off Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham, Lancashire. It is proposed that new houses are constructed on the site.

A data search and desk study of the site and an area within 2km of the site were

undertaken to establish the presence of protected species and notable habitats. © Google The site was then visited by a licensed ecologist from Envirotech NW Ltd on the 14th September 2017. A full botanical survey of the site was initially undertaken and this was followed by surveys to establish the presence or absence of bats, amphibians, nesting birds, brown hares and badgers at the site or in proximity such that they may be affected by the proposed development.

The plant species assemblages recorded at the site are all common in the local area and of considered of low ecological value. Domestic gardens and sympathetically landscaped open space is considered to offer habitat of equal or greater ecological value. There is a stand of Japanese knotweed on the Western boundary of the site this has already been treated, with further treatments scheduled to ensure removal.

None of the hedgerows around the site perimeter were considered important under the Hedgerow Regulations (1997). There is a small pond on the Eastern boundary that is assessed as being of poor suitability to support great crested newts. No amphibians have been recorded using this pond.

Birds are likely to utilise scrub on site for nesting between March and September. Any vegetation clearance should therefore be undertaken outside of this period.

No notable or protected species were recorded on the site.

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19m Existing Trees and Hybrid Poplar

A survey of the existing trees on and adjacent land off Cumeragh ALL COORDINATES RELATED TO LOCAL GRID REV DESCRIPTION DATE H2 T3 LOCATED TO OS NG BY BEST FIT TO DETAIL, Lane, Whittingham, PR3 2AL has been carried out by a suitably EXTRACTED FROM OS DIGITAL DATA. qualified and competent Arboriculturist in accordance with British Remove all brambles Standard 5837: 2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and towards front of hedge to H2 leave maintained linear hedge. construction Recommendations. CLIENT: Applethwaite Limited The development of the site will involve the construction of 24 H2 T4 residential dwellings, which will require the removal of a small PROJECT: number of existing trees and which, in the absence of suitable Land at Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham Mere One, Mere Grange controls, has the potential to have an indirect impact on a number DRAWING TITLE: of the trees proposed for retention. Elton Head Road, St Helens Tree Survey Merseyside WA9 5GG BlackthornSCALE: DRAWN BY: DRAWING No: REV: Mitigation for the impact of the development can be provided in the t: 0845 463 4404 f: 0845 463 4405 section1:500 @A2 CP e: [email protected] DATE: CHKD BY: DO NOT SCALE form of the following: P.911.17.01 - 15m H1 T510/08/2017 RA Ash Web: www.landscapetreesecology.com Remove low value scrub towards front of group to S:\All Jobs\911.17 Land off Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham PR3 2AL\Drawings\P.911.17.01 TreeT6 Survey accommodate • The erection of protective fencing in advance of the H3 construction of the road. commencement of the development to safeguard the root Japanese Dead Oak. Knotweed Bat roost systems of retained trees. potential Large internal decay cavity. In significant decline. Small G2 14m enough to not be considered Alder 12m Ash a threat and no need to Compensation for the impact of the development, together with T7 remove. G3 10m 11m Oak landscape and biodiversity enhancements can be achieved by way Oak of the following: H1

8m Oak • The planting of trees, shrubs and where applicable hedges as part of a comprehensive landscape scheme to replace

16m any vegetation lost and to integrate the development into the Ash wider landscape; • The use of a mixture of native and ornamental species within H1 H4 planting schemes, where those species are suited to the site T2 and local landscape.

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CLIENT: Applethwaite Limited

PROJECT: Land at Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham Mere One, Mere Grange DRAWING TITLE: Elton Head Road, St Helens Tree Survey Merseyside WA9 5GG SCALE: DRAWN BY: DRAWING No: REV: t: 0845 463 4404 f: 0845 463 4405 1:500 @A2 CP e: [email protected] DATE: CHKD BY: DO NOT SCALE 10/08/2017 RA P.911.17.01 - Web: www.landscapetreesecology.com

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Development Concept

The Development concept is more than just a single drawing, it is the Houses will front onto Camforth Hall Lane respecting the urban evolutionary design process that is necessary to create a high quality grain found along the route and development and enable us to progress through to the detailed design stage. Whittingham Lane. The following chapters go through this process explaining the thoughts and input of the design team, showing how collaboratively, they came together to ane form a development which considers the following: all L © Google • Consideration of constraints and opportunities

• Integration into the existing neighbourhood Legibility is promoted • Creation of place via the road/foot-way network hierarchy. • Creation of well defined streets and spaces • Character

• Public and private spaces

Consideration to street hierarchy

will provide a logical network Having considered the site’s constraints and opportunities we have been of streets that makes the

development easy to navigate able to start to draw up an initial concept. The sketch adjacent shows the around.

initial development concept masterplan for the development.

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relationship with

Existing high quality

trees to the Cumeragh Lane perimeter of the

site retained creating

a soft edge to the POS It is proposed to have an inward facing development along Cumeragh development

Lane, with dwellings orientated in such a way as to retain the existing Pond

boundary and maintain a semi-rural character to the scheme. By fronting

onto Cumeragh Lane the dwellings, their gardens and driveways would

result in a significantly increased ‘suburbanisation’ of this stretch of C

Houses will side onto Cumeragh u the road. The proposed design approach allows us to retain a suitable Lane, set back behind a hedge row m

and new landscaped areas. This will r and appropriate boundary to the highway. This can be softened by a ensure the semi-rural character of g h

Cumeragh Lane is respected. supplementary planting so that the overall experience when seen from L

public vantage points is sympathetic to the wider character. e

This layout solution also seeks to avoid potential technical concerns Key from LCC Highways in the provision of numerous vehicular access driveways along the external site boundary with the B5269. The site Site boundary is in close proximity to a sharp corner, junction and bus stop. The proposed single access point is located at the optimal position to avoid Main vehicular route highway safety issues. An outward facing scheme is also unlikely to Secondary and tertiary route provide a satisfactory street scene within the site and would result in

a poor relationship between the dwellings internally. New Access

Consideration to the relationship of Therefore, the best design solution in terms of layout, wider street scene Landscaped areas new houses with existing properties on Bleasdale Road. impact and the amenities of future residents at this site is to have an inward facing development which respects the existing site boundary. Open space/green corridor Bleas dale Road Existing trees & vegetation

Potential development area Page 13

Development Concept

Having now considered the green infrastructure, movement, © Google constraints and opportunities we are left with potential areas for development. ane all L © Google Illustrative Masterplan 6 1 Upon entering the site from Cumeragh Lane, legibility is promoted via the road/foot-way network hierarchy. A primary route will run through the site and secondary routes will branch off into housing

areas.

2 Header/focal housing located at the head of the entrance. They

will be carefully orientated and positioned to create positive vista

termination upon arrival of the development.

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3 Dwellings will face onto the green spaces, providing active

Houses will face out frontages and acknowledging the importance of natural 2 and overlook the

public open space surveillance. This will ensure a safe and secure environment is responding positively

with it and providing created.

a high level of natural 7 surveillance

4 In order to achieve good design on-site, the proposals will ensure

that the amenities of neighbouring houses on Bleasdale Road and POS

The Square are not adversely impacted upon. Pond

Houses will side onto Cumeragh Lane. They will be set back Selection of 5 multifunctional

behind a hedge row and an attractively landscaped edge. This green spaces have C u arrangement will provide a soft edge to the development and been carefully m 3 positioned around the e r development a respond positively with the semi-rural character of Cumeragh Lane. g

n 6 Houses will front onto Camforth Hall Lane set back behind a e 5 landscape green space area. This will respect the urban Grain found on Whittingham Lane in particular the row of terraced Key housing on the adjacent side of the road.

Site boundary Retention of existing trees helps to create a mature landscape 7 setting for the development. Main vehicular route

Secondary and tertiary route

New Access 4

Landscaped areas

Open space/green corridor

Bleas dale Road Existing trees & vegetation

Potential development area Page 14

Development Concept

This application is for a full planning application (namely appearance, beds, at selected locations, add greater impact. Climbers enhance layout, landscaping and scale) for the erection of over 55’s bungalows the street scene, encourage wildlife and break up the fence lines with associated landscaping and infrastructure. and blank walls. Bulb and wild-flower planting are proposed to add seasonal colour and reflect the informal character of the open space. Use and Amount In addition these landscape elements are an ecological enhancement. The proposed development scheme seeks to provide 24 new over 55’s All of the landscape features will be actively managed, after the bungalows (use class C3) comprising an indicative mix no. 1, 2, and 3 development is complete, to ensure that the overall landscape bed detached, semi-detached bungalows maintaining the character of structure remains viable in the long term. the local area. Open Space Provision Mix of Housing: As shown on the Detailed layout it is proposed that a generous amount of multifunctional publicly accessible open space is provided. This

Accommodation Indicative No. % will comprise informal green space, landscaping, open space, green infrastructure and ecological enhancements. 1 Bedroom Properties 2 8% 2 Bedroom Properties 11 46% 3 Bedroom Properties 11 46%

Paragraph 50 of the NPPF is clear that to deliver a wider choice of high quality homes local planning authorities should plan for a mix of housing based on current and future demographic trends as well as market trends. The proposed mix is driven by Applethwaite Homes knowledge and experience of demand in the local market.

Scale The proposed dwellings are all single storey. This scale is considered appropriate to the local context and topography of the site.

Appearance Dwellings within the layout will consist of various materials mainly render and brick. With a variety of details including art. stone and brick soldier heads and cills, tile hanging and vertical boarding. These characteristics are indicated with the street scenes and materials plan which have been submitted along side this full planning application.

Landscape A robust, new landscape scheme has been designed which aims to ensure the development has themes which accord with the local setting. New planting consists of trees, hedges, shrub planting, climbers, bulbs and wild-flower. New tree planting includes ornamental and native species to encourage wildlife and enhance biodiversity. Native shrub mixes are used within the open space to create a buffer against rear garden boundaries. The shrub varieties chosen will have year round interest, in form, texture and colour. Ornamental varieties are proposed as expected in a domestic setting and are intended to attract insects and birds. Shrubs are proposed within front gardens and in key areas to mark entrances, junctions and focal points. Specimens within shrub Page 15

Detailed Design

Layout Narration

1 -This important route into the development will promote legibility via the road/foot-way © Google network hierarchy. This primary route will run into the site and secondary and tertiary routes will branch off into the housing areas.

2 - Houses are carefully positioned and orientated to overlook this important arrival area providing active frontages. Attractive landscaping to the front of the houses, including trees and native shrub groups, will help to give the development a rural feel. 9

3- Curved street geometry helps calm vehicle speeds as well as adding interest into the street scape. Houses will face out onto the main access corridor providing active frontages and responding positively with the street.

4 - Houses face out over the public open space providing active frontages and natural surveillance. This will create a safe and welcoming environment.

5- Attractively laid out multi functional public opens space. New and existing tree planting, 8 along with the retention of an existing pond, will provide a soft edge to the development as well as provide ecological benefits. 2

6 -Existing trees retained providing a soft edge and mature landscape setting.

7- A private shared drive will serve a limited number of semi-detached houses. A mixture of 1 frontage and side parking will provide landscaped frontages. 3 6 5

8 - Houses will side onto Cumeragh Lane. They will be set back behind an attractive landscaped edge. This arrangement will provide a soft edge to the development and 4 respond positively with the rural character of Cumeragh Lane.

9 - Houses will front onto Camforth Hall Lane respecting the existing urban grain in 8 particular the existing row of terraced houses on the adjacent side of the road. Careful consideration has been given to interface distances and the relationship with the existing houses on Whittingham Lane and Camforth Hall Lane. Enhanced landscaping and generous interface distances will help to protect the amenity of the existing houses.

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Street scenes and Cross Sections Page 17

Appearance

Form House are a maximum of one storey in height. Formal spacing of windows and doors with some asymmetry Simple plan form with expressed gables Square and splayed bay windows

Typical details Casement windows, coloured cills Occasional asymmetry generated by bay window Deep overhanging eaves with deep barge boards

Materials A mixture of rough cast render, brick and vertical boarding to bays and gables.

Openings Formally spaced windows and doors. Casement windows, coloured cills. Occasional asymmetry generated by bay or dormer windows.

Roofs Principally grey thin leading edge tiles. A mixture of hipped and gabled roofs. Deep overhanging eaves with deep barge boards.

Chimney Generally brick stack, please refer to the proposed site layout plan for the location of specific plots with chimneys.

The Yewdale with tile hanging to gables The Yewdale with vertical boarding

The Whinfell with tile hanging to gables The Grasmere with tile hanging to gables Page 18

Access, Movement & Street Hierarchy

Proposed Access The proposed site access will be taken from Cumeragh Lane. It has been designed in accordance with both government and local authority design standards. © Google

The access carriageway will be 5.5m in width with 2m footpaths on both sides of the street.

Appropriate viability splays have been provided as shown on the diagram adjacent. Page 19

Access, Movement & Street Hierarchy

The hierarchy of streets is illustrated on the adjacent drawing. A main © Google vehicular route comprised of a 5.5m road runs into the development. Secondary and tertiary routes branch off the main route. This establishes a clear hierarchy of streets.

A series of easily identifiable areas act as nodal points within the

development. These are shown on the adjacent diagram.

Access for all

The proposed development addresses a number of principles and policies Whittingham Lane Camforth H

with regards to access:

• The ability to access the site by car, foot and cycle to a range of local

services and facilities to meet basic needs

• Good quality outside public open space which enjoys a high standard of

security and access

• A neighbourhood within easy access to public transport POS

• The road network hierarchy designed to encourage low speeds and

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• The creation of homes which are adaptable and are able to respond to

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Design & Access Statement In support of a Full application