Cliddesden Design Code July 2020 The Trial Version Cliddesden, Design Code Quality information Prepared by Checked by Approved by Ela Johnson Clare Penny Kathryn Whitmore Graduate Landscape Architect, Principal Landscape Architect, Associate Director, AECOM AECOM AECOM Revision History Revision Revision date Details Name Position 6 20/07/20 Final version issued to Clare Penny Principal Landscape Architect Parish Council AECOM 5 17/07/20 Reviewed by Locality John Wilkinson Neighbourhood Planning Offi cer Locality 4 30/03/20 Revision and approval of Kathryn Whitmore Associate Director 30/06/20 fi nal document AECOM 3 11/11/19 Comments from Parish Su Turner Cliddesden Parish Council 01/06/20 Council & LPA Brian Karley 2 04/06/19 Revision and approval of Kathryn Whitmore Associate Director draft AECOM The1 Trial Version 03/06/19 Review, site visit Clare Penny Principal Landscape Architect AECOM 0 01/06/19 Research, drawing Ela Johnson Graduate Landscape Architect AECOM 2 July 2020 Cliddesden, Design Code Prepared for: Locality and Cliddesden Parish Council Prepared by: AECOM Limited Prepared by: AECOM Limited Midpoint Alencon Link Basingstoke RG21 7PP United Kingdom T: 01256 310 200 aecom.com Copyright and Limitations © 2020 AECOM Limited. All Rights Reserved. The Trial Version ‘This document has been prepared by AECOM Limited (“AECOM”) in accordance with its contract with Locality (the “Client”) and in accordance with generally accepted consultancy principles, the budget for fees and the terms of reference agreed between AECOM and the Client. Any information provided by third parties and referred to herein has not been checked or verifi ed by AECOM, unless otherwise expressly stated in the document. AECOM shall have no liability to any third party that makes use of or relies upon this document.’ July 2020 3 Cliddesden, Design Code Table of Contents 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................05 2. Context.........................................................................................................................................................................07 3. Historical Development.......................................................................................................................................08 4. Character Assessment........................................................................................................................................12 5. Design Codes............................................................................................................................................................27 6. Deliverability................................................................................................................................................................43 7. References................................................................... ..............................................................................................45 The Trial Version 4 July 2020 Cliddesden, Design Code 1. Introduction The main objective of this document is to establish principles so that new development is designed and planned with regard to the existing character and AECOM has been commissioned to provide design support to Cliddesden Parish context of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan Area within the Neighbourhood Council through the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Plan. It sets out a series of design codes related to new development. (MHCLG) funded Neighbourhood Planning Programme, led by Locality. This document is not intended to replace any existing Local Planning Policies, This Design Code has been produced to inform new development proposed documents or guidance. Other documents that should be consulted when in the area. It presents a summary of the key characteristics of the Cliddesden considering new development include (but are not limited to): the Borough’s Local Neighbourhood Plan Area, which make this a special place to live and visit. This Plan and SPDs/SPGs, such as the Conservation Area Appraisal for Cliddesden information is then used to inform specifi c design codes to promote sustainable (2003), the Design and Sustainability SPD (2018), the Cliddesden Village Design 1 development. Statement (2004) and the Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees SPD (2018) . The approach set out here is supported by the National Planning Policy Framework The document provides context to the design codes, including strategic issues (NPPF), which encourages local authorities to consider using design codes to help identifi ed during consultations carried out by the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan deliver high quality outcomes for new development. It is important however, that Group, which is made up of volunteers including Parish Council members. The guidance fi nds the balance between promoting and reinforcing local distinctiveness aspirations of the communities involved, although not strictly design issues, need and allowing for innovation and originality. The NPPF suggests that ‘design policies to be considered in the context of any design proposal. should be developed with local communities so they refl ect local aspirations and are grounded in an understanding and evaluation of each area’s defi ning The document identifi es key characteristics of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood characteristics’ (NPPF, 2019). Plan Area, including the identifi cation of distinct character areas with the Plan Area and how their form, layout and detailing gives each a unique character. These The NPPF also emphasises that ‘the creation of high-quality buildings and places key characteristics have informed the site-wide design codes contained in this is fundamental to what the planning and development process should achieve. document, as well as some specifi c design codes for each of the character areas. Good design is a key aspect of sustainable development, creates better places in which to live and work and helps make development acceptable to communities’ 1.2 Process (NPPF, 2019). It is therefore important that planning policies and decisions should • Initial meeting with members of the Cliddesden Parish Council and site address the connection between people and places and how any new development visit; will respond to and integrate successfully into the natural, built and historic • Further site visits, character assessment and urban design analysis; environment. • Preparation of a draft report and review by Cliddesden Parish Council and The Trial Version Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council offi cers; 1.1 Objectives • Revision of the document to take on board comments, review by Locality and issue of fi nal report. 1 July 2020 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Planning Policy and Local Plan, 5 www.basingstoke.gov.uk/planning-policy-and-local-plan Cliddesden, Design Code The Trial Version 6 July 2020 Well House Cliddesden, Design Code 2. Context 2.1 Location and area of study The Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan Area is located in north-east Hampshire, within the Borough of Basingstoke and Deane. It is located to the south of the M3. The total area of the Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan Area is approximately 454 ha and, according to the census 2011, the population is 497. The small settlement of Cliddesden lies in the north-west of the study area. The north-west boundary of the Neighbourhood Plan Area is defi ned by the M3 motorway, which separates densely developed Basingstoke to the north from small villages and hamlets scattered across the countryside south of the M3. Cliddesden is surrounded by arable and pasture fi elds interspersed with shelter belts and woodland blocks. Audley’s Wood surrounds the 19th century mansion house, which is currently used as a hotel. The Neighbourhood Plan Area is bordered to the east by Hackwood Park, itself a registered park with Hackwood House, a Grade II* listed building. Immediately to the south of the Neighbourhood Plan Area lies Biodiversity Opportunity Area 43, Herriard Wooded Downland Plateau. Cliddesden is connected to the west of Basingstoke by Woods Lane, and to the east by the B3046. The B3046 links to the A339, which connects Cliddesden with Alton to the south. The M3 along the north-west boundary of the Neighbourhood Plan Area provides a long distance west - east link from Southampton to London. Junction 6 is the nearest junction, providing access into Basingstoke along the A339. National Cycle Route 23 runs through the Neighbourhood Plan Area, connecting the area to Basingstoke and Reading to the north, and Winchester and Southampton to the south. The nearest railway station is in Basingstoke, with services to the south and west National Cycle Route 23 (to Reading and Southampton) towards Exeter and Portsmouth and to the east towards London. The Trial Version Public Rights of Way (Paths, Bridleways and Byways) ©2019 Microsoft Corporation © 2019 DigitalGlobe ©CNES (2019) Distribution Airbus DS © 2019 HERE and Contains Ordnance Survey Data © Crown Copyright and database rights 2019 Figure 1 Neighbourhood Plan Area July 2020 7 Cliddesden, Design Code 2.2 Historical development The timeline below provides a summary of the historical development of the 1901: The Basingstoke and Alton Light Railway opened in 1901. The line fi rst closed Neighbourhood Plan Area, the settlement Cliddesden and the hamlet of Swallick in 1916 and then subsequently reopened and closed again in 1924 with the track