Design and Access Statement Proposed Extension to Pennine Sailing Club proposed extension to pennine sailing club Design and Access Statement

Introduction

Introduction

This statement provides additional information in support of the planning application for the proposed extension to the club facilities at Pennine Sailing Club, , and Barnsley.

The overall purpose of the scheme is to improve the club facilities through a modest extension to the existing building to respond to increased use of the sailing club.

Planning Policy

The following planning policies and guidance notes have been considered in the preparation of this application.

Conservation and Development Practice Note Protected Species and Developments in the National Park. A completed Peak District National Park Protected Species Form accompanies this planning application. After studying the advice and Pennine criteria it is considered that an Ecology Survey is not required. Sailing Club Peak District National Park Adopted Structure Plan - General Strategic Policy GS1. the proposed scheme is not incompatible with this policy as the site is designated as suitable for Recreational use (Zone 2) and the proposal are modest.

Peak District National Park Adopted Structure Plan – Conservation Policy 2 C2. Although the scheme lies outside the confines of a town and village, the proposal is modest and is necessary for the sustained development of a recreational facility and is therefore compatable with policy C2.

Peak District National Park Adopted Structure Plan - Recreation and Tourism Policy RT1

Although the site is situated in an area designated as ‘Natural Zone’ the sailing club site and Winscar Reservoir are designates as ‘Recreational Zone 2’ and therefore has to respond Policy LR1. Zone 2 considers ‘.... modest scale recreation and tourism developments may be appropriate’ The proposed scheme is modest in scale in that it is a small extension to an existing quiet recreational facility and its character location and setting will have a minimal but acceptable impact on the character of the area and the adjoining ‘Natural Zone’ from which it is visible screened.

Location Plan

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Use

The Existing Situation

Pennine Sailing Club is situated on the south western shore of Winscar Reservoir, Dunford Bridge, Barnsley. The club has used this Proposed site reservoir as a sailing facility since 1990 with the permanent sailing facility being opened by HRH Princess Royal in October 1993 (see planning approval NP/B1090/4) This consisted of a club house building containing changing rooms and a small amenity area, an area to store dinghies, landscaping and site roads and associated structures.

The facility is used solely for dinghy sailing and windsurfing, with motorized craft limited to rescue boats. The activity is essentially quiet. In addition Winscar Reservoir is well used by recreational walkers, and cyclists. View of Winscar Reservoir from Dunford Bridge Since 1990 the sailing club has continued to provide a recreational facility to the north , Barnsley, Huddersfield region and has gained a regional and national reputation as an excellent sailing facility. The club has gained status, as a Volvo RYA Champion Club (http://www.rya.org.uk/AboutRYA/programmesinitiatives/ championclubs/), a RYA (Royal Yachting Association) training facility, a sailing centre for both the University of Sheffield and Hallam University, and has hosted both regional and national sailing events.

The sailing facility is used throughout the year both at weekends and during the summer period, during the week.

Existing Club House Existing Club House

Existing Club House and Site

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Justification

Justification for Planning Permission In 2002 we were approached by the Huddersfield Sea Cadet Corps, Perhaps our most significant success in recent years was being and they now have group membership of the club, running their own asked to host the Streaker Class National Championship in 2004. The Pennine Sailing Club has been established at Winscar Reservoir, sailing and windsurfing sessions on Saturdays and some weekdays championship attracted over 50 boats, a record for the class, and was Dunford Bridge, since 1992. through the season. blessed with good weather, - fortunate as we could not get everyone inside to eat at the same time. The event was so successful that the Originally founded in 1960, the club sailed at Underbank Reservoir Also in 2002 we extended group membership to Sheffield University Streaker Class requested us to hold their championship again in 2005, until the completion of the Langsett treatment plant. Low summer Sailing Club who sail on Wednesdays and some weekends. They and we will host if for the third time in June 2006. water levels then made sailing at Underbank so difficult that a move compete in a form of sailing called “team racing” and asked us to was the only way forward. host the ANUSC (Association of Northern Universities Sailing Clubs) It is clear that the club has developed significantly in the last five years, Championship in February 2002. This attracted 16 university teams and while the new clubhouse was of tremendous benefit to the club A reduced membership started sailing at Winscar in 1992 using who with spectators and organisers numbered over 100 people for an in 1994, it was designed to a budget which reflected the then size temporary shore accommodation, while funds were raised and entire weekend, somewhat stretching the club facilities. It was a great of the club, the anticipated usage, and the likely funds available. It permission obtained for a clubhouse. The initiative was supported in success however, and has become an annual event. provided adequate facilities for a small sailing club supporting club principle by , Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, racing at weekends, but the club has grown in size, in ambition, and The Royal Yachting Association, and the Peak National Park. A new In 2003 we were joined by Sheffield Hallam University Sailing Club in reputation. building, funded by partly members, partly by a Sports Council grant, which now use our facilities in parallel with SUSC. but mainly by the Foundation for Sport and the Arts, was opened in With so many different groups and activities involved, the single room October 1994 by HRH The Princess Royal. Winscar is a good sailing venue being one of the larger reservoirs in which is the heart of the clubhouse is now a serious constraint, even the area, and having generally good wind. This in conjunction with to our normal club activity. There is a pressing need for extra space, With the new building in place the club slowly re-established the friendly nature of the club and its willingness to put on special and particularly for a more comfortable and dry area for spectators. itself, rebuilding the membership and further developing the club events has made Pennine Sailing Club a sought after venue for open infrastructure and sailing facilities. This in spite of the drought in 1996 meetings, many with relatively large attendances. We now host several In support of the original planning application (1992) we said that “this which drastically curtailed sailing, and the Winscar dam repair in 2001 open meetings each year for classes well-represented in the club (eg. facility will provide a superb venue for sailing and windsurfing events at which prevented sailing altogether. Scorpion, Laser, Streaker, Topper) but have also been approached by local, regional, and national levels.” We have developed the club and other classes such as RS600, Phantom, Mirror and where appropriate made that prediction become a reality, and now we must develop the Since returning in 2002, the club has evolved in several ways which all we accommodate these by hosting events in parallel with club racing. clubhouse accordingly. We feel that such a development is essential if impact the usage of the building. We also traditionally host the finale (prize-giving) of the Yorkshire & we are to continue to develop the club, the membership and the range Humberside Youth Sailing Association schools circuit, and this year of activities which we would like to support. In an effort to increase membership and participation in the sport we have hosted the RYA Regional “Masters” event, in addition to the club set out to provide sail training and race training to members the tri-ennial YWA-sponsored “Reservoir Championships” inter-club The club is therefore applying for planning permission to extend the and prospective members. During 2002/3 six adult and six youth competition. club room. members acquired RYA Sailing Instructor qualifications, and these members continue to help provide training for adults on Wednesday All of these activities are good for the club and good for the evenings and for children on Friday evenings each summer. We also encouragement of sailing in general, but they do put additional run sessions to teach powerboat handling, and race-training and/or pressure on our facilities. race-management on Saturdays. An application was made in January 2007 (NP/B/0107/0036) for a These efforts were aided by three separate grants from Awards For All small extension. This design is now considered not appropriate for which have provided both adult and youth training boats and a RIB, to the club. help us extend our training activities. In all we have over 16 club boats of various types which are in use continually, and which are especially useful during our “Kid’s Week” - one week in August each year when we run a semi-residential fun week for children up to 16 years of age.

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Need

The Need for the Scheme

When the existing club house was designed it was anticipated that the amenity space would be undersized. With a limited funds and grant aid the design decision at the time was to build changing facilities, toilet and disabled facilities that would provide the required long term capacity. The amenity room was built to the maximum that the fund permitted.

Since 1993 with the growth of the club and expansion of its training and status the demand for additional space has increased to such a level that the existing facilities are considered inadequate for hosting major events. A decision was reached in 2006 by the membership of the sailing club to extend the club house to provide the facilities it requires for continued growth and development as a recreational and training venue.

The limitations of the existing club room is the physical size making the room crowded and of limited use from the mix of ‘wet’ sailors and day spectators. The lack of visibility to the reservoir and sailing makes it difficult for the club to police activities on the water and unattractive for spectators who want to watch the sailing take place. At any one time there are often as many members wishing to watch as actually sailing.

Any new extension must provide a flexible space that can be used for functions, training and seating for members. It is imperative that the new facility of ‘unimpeded’ views of the reservoir and sailing activities to the north and west.

Site / Building Analysis

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Design Development

Location of New Accommodation

Two options were considered for the location of the new accommodation.

1. Converting the existing female changing area. This space is located on the north elevation of the building so if large areas of glazing could be introduced it would give good northward views of the reservoir. However the space is very linear, detached from the existing club room, and still does not allow views west over the reservoir and would require the rebuilding of the changing rooms to the south.

2. Locating the new accommodation at the western end of the existing building allows the size of the existing club room to be increased with large areas of glazing to the north and west elevations gives uninterrupted views over the majority of the sailing area. It is this location that has been selected.

Option 1

Option 2

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Design Development & Architectural Treatment

Design Considerations

The key design considerations for the new extension are:

• Maximise the views of the sailing area from the proposed extension

• Maintain the proportion and profile of the existing building • Use materials that are sympathetic to the existing building • Minimise the impact of the building when viewed from public viewpoints

Materials Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club, Grimworth Reservoir (Yorkshire Dales Nationals National Park) The design concept has been to maintain the limited pallette of materials namely; stone, timber, glass and roof tiles.

Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club TextYorkshire Dales Sailing Club - Interior View

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Proposal

The Proposal

The brief for the scheme is to increase the amenity and catering areas of the existing building by approximately 67m2. The existing changing, toilet provision is adequate for the current and future usage of the club

Scheme Description

The scheme will consist of a modest extension to the western side of the existing building. The accommodation will consist of an extension to the multipurpose club room. The club room will face north and have commanding views over the reservoir with the catering areas located in the service strip to the south side of the building where there is no outlook.

Massing

The form of the original club house was based on a traditional ‘barn’ type building with the width of the main building limited to 6m and a ‘lean too’ element located on the south elevation (not visible). The extension has been designed to compliment this form by ‘extruding’ the same profile. The extension has been marked by a set back in Proposed Plan the visible north elevation. The set back in the elevation will ensure that there is a slight step in the roof and ridge from the visible viewpoints. The proposed extension will ‘balance’ the main northern elevation so that the main entrance doors become central in the elevation.

Proposed North Elevation (to Reservoir)

Proposed West Elevation Proposed East Elevation

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Proposal

Materials

The materials proposed will reflect those of the existing building. Roof Hardrow concrete slates colour stone Walls Natural Stone Pitchfaced Coursed. Wellfield Quarry Gritstone to match existing. T&G vertical softwood boarding colour dark brown stain finish Windows Double glazed Timber colour Brown Doors Timber colour brown. Rainwater goods Black half road UPVC.

Landscaping

The proposed extension is to be located on a lawned area to the west of the existing building. The paving that surrounds the building will be relocated and reused to form a new path around the extended building. Doors located in the west gable elevation will open out onto the external amenity space. There will be no soft landscaping other than the reinstatement of the remaining lawn area.

External Lighting

It is proposed to locate a bulkhead type fitting over the door on the west elevation and north elevation. These will be switch controlled and only used when the building is occupied.

Perspective

Section

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Access Statement

The sailing club caters and encourages people with disabilities to participate or watch the sport. The original building was designed with disabled facilities. The proposed extension will be compatible with these facilities.

Access Statement

Design aspirations is for an inclusive recreational facility This access statement has been written as a means of providing key detailed information on how the proposed extended sailing facility, will be designed to provide an accessible environment.

• The major statutory and planning guidance which relate to accessibility are as follows: • Disability Discrimination Act 1995 • “Planning and Access for disabled People: A Good Practice Guide” – ODPM (2003) • Building Regulations 2004 Approved Document Part M and other relevant Approved documents. • British Standard - BS8300 on Access for Disabled People. • Designing for Accessibility – 1999 (Centre for Accessible Environments) • The Knowledge Map - Reading University

General approach to access

The key issues that have been addressed are as follows: • Access into and within the building • Types of materials • Means of escape

Access into and within the building Visualisation As the proposal is to extend an existing facility some or all of the provision for the disabled are contained within the existing building. The principal entry point into the proposed extension will be via the existing main entrance. This entrance has a level threshold and ramped approach. The extension will become integral to the existing club room with no level change between. Services controls (i.e. switches,) within the extension will be sited between 900mm and 1200mm high to make them within easy reach. All new doorsets (structural opening) will be at least 1050mm wide and designed to allow for easy access.

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Appearance

Types of materials

Provision for persons with impaired vision will be considered and the design of the building will follow good practice in respect of visual impairment as follows:

Glazed doors – where these are glazed they will have permanent manifestation so that they are apparent.

Signage - signage will be considered in detail both outside and within the building to provide clarity and high visual contrast.

Lighting – a good balanced lighting scheme will be designed to avoid glare wherever possible and to ensure a lux level where changes in level occur.

Colour schemes - during development of the detailed interior design scheme, consideration will be given to the need to use contrasting colours for fixtures and backgrounds

Obstructions – obstructions will be designed out wherever possible. Good management of the buildings will ensure that temporary obstructions within circulation areas are avoided.

Glazing – glazed elements, where appropriate, will have permanent manifestation.

Means of Escape

The simple plan of the building means that evacuation is straight forward and direct to the outside. The doors in the west elevation will be required to act as fire doors. A level platform will be provided immediately outside these doors. Emergency escape will be the responsibility of the members. The management the will be expected to develop straightforward procedures to ensure that anyone visiting the building can make their escape with as little assistance as possible.

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