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Design and Access Statement PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT H A L L F O R A L L , P O T T O N DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT 17824| Hall for All | Potton | Bedfordshire Page 1 July 2017 Design and Access Statement | Hall For All | Potton | Bedfordshire CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 THE PROCESS 3.0 USE 4.0 LAYOUT 5.0 SCALE 6.0 LANDSCAPING 7.0 APPEARANCE 8.0 SUSTAINABILITY 9.0 SUMMARY Appendix A Notes of Pre-App meetings 17824| Hall for All | Potton | Bedfordshire Page 2 July 2017 1.0 Introduction 1.0 INTRODUCTION Hall For All Biggleswade Rd, Potton, Bedfordshire This Design & Access statement has been prepared by Woods Hard- wick Ltd on behalf of Hall for All and Potton Town Council in sup- port of a Full Planning Application for the construction of a new building consisting of a general use hall, classrooms / meeting rooms and ancillary spaces. The form of the building is a single sto- rey building on a new site in Potton. The proposed new building forms part of the overall residential development. The planning application that covers the construction is CB/13/00921/OUT which also refers to the adjacent Residential Housing development, at present under construction . The purpose of this document is to set out the design principles that have been considered as part of the development of the site to assist with the supporting submission documentation and it has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 62 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 which requires the sub- mission of a Design and Access statement to accompany planning applications. This document has been written in line with CABE publications De- sign & Access Statements, How to write, read and use them, based on the principles of inclusive design. Please ensure that this statement is read in conjunction with all the supporting plans and documents, which make up the full planning application. figure 01: site identification aerial photograph 17824| Hall for All | Potton | Bedfordshire Page 3 July 2017 2.0 Design | The Process 2.1 ASSESSMENT 2.1.1 Physical (Site Location) The Hall for All site is bounded by the area identified for “Future employment” to the north west and the existing Hollow Sports Ground to the south west. There is open country to the north east and south east. The proposed site is located to the southern edge of the Town of Potton and is adjacent to the New Residential Housing development at present being con- structed and the associated designated site for employment. The site is a rec- tangular site running north to south with a cross fall towards the East, the site area is 0.52hectare. The existing site lies at the base of gently falling landscape and adjacent to Potton Brook and is generally grassed. The proposed works are for the new Hall for All , provision of parking landscap- ing and associated drainage. Figure 02 : Location Plan 17824| Hall for All | Potton | Bedfordshire Page 4 July 2017 2.0 Design | The Process 2.1 ASSESSMENT 2.1.2 Existing Site—Photographs Fig 03. View looking South East Figure 02 : photograph looking across the site to the South 17824| Hall for All | Potton | Bedfordshire Page 5 July 2017 2.0 Design | The Process 2.1 ASSESSMENT 2.1.2 Existing Site—Photographs Fig 04. View looking North Figure 02 : photograph looking across the site to the South 17824| Hall for All | Potton | Bedfordshire Page 6 July 2017 2.0 Design | The Process 2.1.3 Design Considerations (con) INCLUSIVE DESIGN Inclusive design is not just concerned with making design provision for peo- ple with impaired mobility, but is concerned with designing an environment that encompasses everyone's needs, and puts people at the centre of the design process. The needs of staff, performers and visitors will for example, be addressed by providing a quality environment, public and working setting which has a safe environment, easily accessible routes and spaces. At the detailed design stage, the layout will incorporate appropriate stand- ards in order to achieve inclusive high quality design. This will consider all pedestrian movement in and through the site, to provide a functional oper- ation. The use of logical sight lines, visual markers and the choice of routes will all be encouraged, generating a pedestrian friendly environment which is accessible to all. The following matters, amongst others, will be addressed through the de- tailed design stage as part of the development's commitment to inclusive design: Seeking to design where possible appropriate gradients and levels; Use of the natural site falls to Potton Brook and views to The Hollow sports ground. Ease of access to external doors and thresholds; Accessibility within and around the site spaces and individual opera tional zones; The use of surface treatment and design of footways and crossing points . Fig 05 Internal View Main Hall Wall The selection of appropriate landscape materials; The use of clear signage and visual way marking; 17824| Hall for All | Potton | Bedfordshire Page 7 July 2017 2.0 Design | The Process 2.1.3 Design Considerations The proposed development and design strategy incorporates the following design objectives, all of which provide a robust template for design quality: Character - creating a destination with its own identity yet respecting the rural constraints, which builds upon good examples of locally dis- tinctive design; Continuity and Enclosure - a place where formal and informal Spaces are clearly distinguished. Quality of the External Realm - a place with attractive, enduring and successful outdoor areas that have a clear purpose; Ease of Movement- a place with a clear defined hierarchy of routes, and that is easy to move through. Legibility- a destination that has a strong image and a layout which are easy to understand. In accordance with Policy requirements the development will embrace the following recommendations regarding designing a ‘safe place’ Access & Movement - places with well defined routes, spaces and entrances that provide for convenient movement without compromising security; Structure - so that different activities within the site operation do not cause conflict; Surveillance - potentially vulnerable spaces overlooked; Ownership - places promoting respect, responsibility, community; Physical protection - well designed security features. Fig 06 Internal View from Hall proposed 17824| Hall for All | Potton | Bedfordshire Page 8 July 2017 2.0 Design | The Process 2.2 BACKGROUND INVOLVEMENT 2.2.1 Central Bedfordshire Council Planning Department Planning Approval CB/13/00921/OUT has been obtained on the site and adja- cent Residential development and covers the construction of the community aspect of the consent by the provision of Hall for All. Within this approval men- tion is made and approval is granted to the principle of both the residential and community parts of the approved application. In discussions with the planning case officer on two separate occasions, in con- nection to the new proposals for the community component of the approved application, guidance was offered to submit a reserved matters plans applica- Fig 07. Existing View looking towards South East tion for the proposed Hall for All component, addressed within this Design and Access Statement. As part of the discussions with the planning officer confirmation was received Refuse is intended to be collected from the building. that the supporting information submitted with the original application in 2013 Sustainability, the amount of glazing has been significantly reduced from the would still be current and would not need to be resubmitted. initial pre-app meeting, materials to be used on roofs and lower walls are to be light in colour reducing possible solar gains. Surface water from the building will The supporting approved information enclosed with the original Application be taken to on site soakaways and the car park is to be permeable providing included: natural drainage. Waterless urinal will be considered for male toilet provision. The scheme is proposed to meet and exceed the sustainable requirements of Ecological Appraisal. - Environmental Noise Survey.—Flood Risk Assessment. the Local Authority. Ground Investigation Report.—Travel Plan. Landscape, The removal of tree referred to in the initial pre-application meeting has already established as a discharge condition for the whole outline approved Two pre-Application meetings have been held with the planning officers of Cen- site. The Car park is to be permeable with mixed grasses and natural vegetation tral Bedfordshire Council at their offices on 4th August 2016 & 28th April 2017. encouraged to grow through the robust finishes, low level timber bollards are to provided discrete lighting. Comment received from both meetings has been taken on board and incorpo- Archaeology, the area of the Hall For All has not been identified as being of spe- rated into the submission; cial interest when reviewed as part of the outline approval and Pre-application Highways proposals, comment on car parking numbers has been increased from meeting, 80 to 100 incorporating 4 disabled spaces, with 2 additional motorcycle bays and 5 cycle hoops allowing for 10 secure cycle parking spaces For notes of pre app meetings pleases refer to Appendix A 17824| Hall for All | Potton | Bedfordshire Page 9 July 2017 2.0 Design | The Process 2.2 BACKGROUND INVOLVEMENT February 2013 – User Group Consultation meeting Attended by 27 user groups representing a variety of businesses, clubs, the Town Coun- cil, societies and individuals. We asked: ‘What does the hall need to be like for it to be 2.2.2 Community Engagement valuable to you?’ The results of this meeting have been fed forward into the design process. The overriding approach to the Hall for All concept has been that it must be appropriate for the needs of Potton people and be able to accommodate the August 2013 Older Person’s Survey (for Potton Consolidated Charity - PCC) sporting, cultural, leisure and commercial activities which are currently not ade- Sent to all households in Potton, aiming to identify the views of the Potton community quately accommodated.
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