Introduction
Raby Park
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A688 The Site
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Staindrop Academy
Welcome
This engagement event summarises our thinking to date to inform proposals for future development at Raby Castle Park and Gardens and a new residential development to the east of Staindrop. This consultation is the first stage in our public engagement programme with further consultation to be held as the proposals evolve.
Proposals for high quality residential development on the site identified above will fund, in part, the delivery of proposals for new leisure and tourism development at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. Development of the homes will remain in the control of the Raby Estate.
The proposed development at Staindrop is part of wider proposals at the Raby Estate, including repair at Gainford Hall and housing development in Gainford.
We are happy to take you through the initial thoughts and constraints analysis, answering any questions that you may have. Staindrop 2
- Masterplanner and Architect Ben Pentreath has been appointed by Raby Estates as the Masterplanner and Architect to further proposals for the potential development site at the eastern end of Staindrop.
Ben Pentreath is one of the country’s leading architectural practices involved in the design of traditionally-inspired new developments. Their work seeks to draw from the best of the past, making places that are human scaled, timeless and long-lasting, and yet which are robustly designed for modern life. Ben and his team have worked extensively at Poundbury, The Prince of Wales’ urban extension to Dorchester and a number of other major projects across the country.
Knockroon Knockroon is a ground breaking development on the edge of the historic Dumfries House Estate in East Ayrshire. The design of both the masterplan and houses draw inspiration from the simple vernacular of local towns and buildings which were studied extensively.
Truro Eastern District Centre Truro Eastern District Centre is a pioneering partnership between the Duchy of Cornwall and Cornwall Council including 98 homes, a food store and park and ride facility. A formal architectural style was adopted for both the commercial and Poundbury residential buildings and locally distinctive materials utilised throughout including Poundbury is the Duchy of Cornwall’s Cornish slate and granite. 2500 dwelling urban extension to the county town of Dorchester. Developed over a period of 20 years, with a further 10-15 years to completion it has been designed following the simple principles of giving priority to people, rather than cars, and where commercial buildings are mixed with residential areas, shops and leisure facilities to create a walkable community
Working alongside master planner Leon Krier, Ben Pentreath has been increasingly involved in the design and delivery of Poundbury, and the practice is now responsible for much of the new development constructed since 2009, and into the future. Staindrop 3
Raby Castle
Raby Castle is a Grade I Listed medieval castle which was built between 1367- 1390 and is located near Staindrop in County Durham, England. It was built by John Neville, 3rd Baron Neville de Raby and has been the seat of the Vane family, the Barons Barnard, since the early 17th century.
The Castle is set within 200 acres of deer park and is open to the public. The park landscape (which includes the Walled Garden) is Grade II* Registered. The first historic walled gardens were developed in the 18th Century and soon expanded to become a significant stone-walled enclosure and a number of 18th-19th Century service buildings. The garden walls and many of the buildings are now Grade II or Grade II* Listed. The Walled Gardens and stables cafe within the Coach House (refurbished in 2018) are open all year round to the public. The castle and walled gardens currently receive about 60,000 visitors per year.
The Castle Estate is at a turning point in its evolution and a sustainable future use is required. Developing the Castle buildings, Park and Gardens to realise its potential as a key regional asset and national tourism destination is considered to be the most appropriate use moving forward. The Castle itself is in a good state of repair due to personal investment of the Vane family however there are a number of redundant buildings which require intervention. The Estate is looking at various options including the reuse of existing buildings, additional cycle and footpath routes and the introduction of new buildings for tourism and leisure uses.
The proposals for the Castle, Park and Gardens will increase visitor numbers and public accessibility which is recognised as being a major priority for Visit County Durham and the County Council. The proposals are far-reaching and will be phased to allow for staged investment. Staindrop 4
Historic Development Pattern
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Understanding the historic settlement pattern and how Staindrop has grown is important to inform the emerging ideas and thinking for any proposed development 1 2 within the village.
The oldest visible feature in Staindrop is its’ green; a common element of Teesdale villages. Staindrop would then have been sparse but by the 18th century saw much residential development, partly due to the existence of a bustling market on the green since 1378. The green is split in two by Front Street, and both sides narrow toward their ends, forming a sense of enclosure. Image 1 Image 2 The large houses facing the green once had long plots of land reaching behind them Substantial 18th century houses front the The 19th century saw the construction into the countryside. Here coach houses and workshops were built in the 18th century North side of the village green. Smaller of civic architecture including the 12 accessed by narrow lanes known as ‘wynds’, these buildings have since been converted dwellings and outbuildings have been built in Almshouses built in 1860-1 by the 2nd into private dwellings. their gardens. Duke of Cleveland.
Leaving the village in the east one passes 20th century ribbon development and cul-de- 3 4 sacs before reaching open countryside. In the west the same occurs but to a much lesser extent.
Image 3 Image 4 A pair of inter-war houses built with locally A cul-de-sac of houses built in the 1990s distinctive materials. which follow the vernacular style. Staindrop 5
Staindrop Essential Qualities
Green spaces
Lanes (Wynds)
Varied Architecture
Linear Settlement 3
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It is important that any proposals brought forward at Staindrop complement the existing essential qualities of the village. An initial analysis has been 3 4 undertaken to identify some of these distinctive characteristics.
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Linear Settlement Village Green Lanes Varied Architecture
The village is laid out in a linear arrangement The most striking feature of Staindrop is the There are many tight, north to south lanes Staindrop has a wide range of buildings in consisting principally of one wide well-built generous green that runs through the historic (referred to as wynds) in Staindrop. These differing styles, forms and sizes. In spite of street that dissects the large village green. centre. The green appears as a single entity connect the centre of the village to the this the character of the village is unified by Housing in the village is predominately but in reality, it’s split up by roads and paths countryside surrounding it. Buildings on its colours, quality and use of local building inward looking, fronting the street with backs into many small individual greens, providing these include smart terraces, cottages, and materials. The majority of buildings are built and rear gardens providing a soft edge to the interest and distinctive landscape character. workshops interspersed with stone walling. of warm honey coloured sandstone alongside countryside. rendered buildings in creams, yellows and soft pinks. There are a large number of bowed and bayed windows, ornamental fanlights and overlights, and a range of roof types including terracotta pantiles and slate. Staindrop 6
Existing Site Constraints and Opportunities An initial assessment has been undertaken examining the existing key features and constraints and proposed opportunities of the potential development site
Existing Site and Constraints Key 1 Sensitive response required to neighbouring residential properties
2 High traffic speeds approaching from the East
3 Existing mature hedge row is a key landscape feature
1 4 Area identified as being susceptible to flooding 6 3 5 Overhead power lines cross the site from North to South 7 6 Existing mature trees on site to be retained
7 Proximity of the pigeon lofts is a potential constraint
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Opportunities Key
1 Opportunity to enhance Eastern approach to village and slow traffic speeds
2 Existing hedge row can be retained and enhanced as a key landscape feature 2 3 Location of new access to be given careful 3 consideration 4 4 Existing mature trees to be retained as integral landscape features
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Next Steps
The Estate is at a very early stage of preparing its proposals to develop a masterplan for future tourism improvements and development at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens and to fund its delivery. Delivery of the masterplan will be part funded from the revenue generated from residential development at Staindrop.
We are currently at the stage identifying the various constraints to development, following which we will engage in further positive discussion with the local community about how the development could appear. We understand the local community will also have thoughts on other constraints and opportunities, we are keen that these thoughts are shared with the Estate at this early stage. The next steps following today’s meeting will be:
Continuation of constraints analysis July 2019
Preparation of initial housing concept designs July 2019
Further review of the constraints and opportunities July/August 2019 alongside design options
Community consultation on the proposed detailed design September 2019
Further scheme revisions following public consultation Sept/Oct 2019
Planning application submission Late October 2019
Further Details
If you would like to register for updates or provide any comments, please email: [email protected]