Design and Access Report Statement
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Garrison ‘Main Works’ - Perham Down Design and Access Statement March 2015
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ...... 1 2. The Site and Surroundings ...... 2 3. Planning Policy Framework ...... 8 4. Consultation ...... 9 5. Design Approach ...... 11 6. The Proposed Development ...... 15 7. Conclusions ...... 24
Appendices
Appendix I Schedule of Materials
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1. Introduction Purpose
1.1 This Design and Access Statement (DAS) has been prepared by GVA and Aspire Defence 1.3 Associated demolitions and external works, including hardstanding, car parking and Capital Works (‘Aspire’) in support of a Hybrid Planning Application (HPA) at Swinton landscaping are also proposed. Barracks, Perham Down. Its purpose is to explain how a proposed development is a 1.4 In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management suitable response to the site and its setting, and demonstrate that the development can Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013, this DAS: be adequately accessed by prospective users.
Explains the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the 1.2 The HPA seeks detailed planning permission for some assets, and outline planning development; permission for others, as follows: Demonstrates the steps taken to appraise the context of the development and how Detailed: the design of the development takes that context into account; 1 new build Single Living Accommodation (SLA) block (SW0645); Details the policy adopted as to access, and how policies relating to access in 1 new build extension to existing Mess (SWA605); relevant local development documents have been taken into account;
1 new build Office building (SW0647); States what consultation has been undertaken on issues relating to access to the development and what account has been taken of the outcome of such consultation; 1 new build Store (SWC009) and 1 new build Physical and Recreational Training Facility (SW0653); Explains how any specific issues which might affect access to the development have 1 new build Training building extension (SWA632); been addressed. 1 new Obstacle Course (PXO002);
2 new 5-a-side football pitches (PXS013 and PSX014); and Report Structure Partial re-positioning and replacement of the existing boundary security fence. 1.5 Following this introduction, the remainder of this DAS is structured as follows: Outline:
1 new build Sports Pavilion (SW0655); Section 2 describes the application site and its surroundings;
1 new all-weather, flood-lit Football Pitch (PXS011); Section 3 provides a summary of relevant planning policies, and public consultation undertaken in connection with the Salisbury Plain Masterplan; 1 new grass Football Pitch (PXS012); Section 4 outlines the design approach underpinning the proposed development; 2 new Tennis Courts (PXS016 and PXS017); Section 5 provides a description of the proposed development; 1 new build Garage (SW0649); Section 6 considers the landscape character and setting; and 1 new build Technical Storage building (SW0650); and Section 7 concludes the report. 2 new build Office buildings (SW0648 and SW0654).
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2. The Site and Surroundings
Location
Figure 2.2: Swinton Barracks, Perham Down 2.1 Salisbury Plain Training Area is the largest military training area in the UK comprising around 390 square km. The Plain is a protected habitat of international value and renowned as an historic landscape encompassing numerous designated heritage assets. The area in and around Salisbury Plain hosts several established military camps, with the nearby garrison towns of Tidworth and Ludgershall forming the two most substantial areas of built form within the locality.
2.2 Perham Down is situated on the eastern edge of the Salisbury Plain, approximately 2km east of Tidworth and 1km south-west of Ludgershall in the County of Wiltshire.
Figure 2.1: Salisbury Plain Training Area
2.4 The site has been used as a military establishment since 1899, when it was initially a Swinton Barracks temporary military camp. A hutted camp was established in 1915, and expanded quickly. However, by 1961 much of the earlier construction had been replaced by larger brick
2.3 Swinton Barracks covers an area of approximately 35 hectares, and comprises a mix of buildings, and in the early 1970s the Camp was rebuilt and renamed Swinton Barracks. predominantly living, office, technical and training accommodation, together with 2.5 Most recently, the Barracks has been substantially redeveloped and modernised under the ancillary hardstanding, car parking and training facilities. It is accessed off Tidworth Road, Project Allenby Connaught (PAC) PFI. which intersects the site in an east-west direction.
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Surroundings Site Analysis
2.6 Swinton Barracks is bounded to the north and west by the site of the former Fowler and Topography Busigny Barracks (demolished in 1982), and to the south and east by existing MoD Service
Families Accommodation (SFA). Otherwise the site does not adjoin any wider built-up area, 2.10 The topography is characteristic of the rolling landscape found across much of Salisbury although there are a number of isolated farmsteads, hamlets and small villages located to Plain. The Camp is located on a minor spur that extends from a strong north-south the east and north. The Camp therefore occupies a predominantly rural setting comprising ridgeline, which lies immediately to the west. Ground levels within the site rise from east to a mix of high quality arable and pastoral agricultural fields (to the north and east) and west between approximately 115m and 140m AOD, rising further to the west and the rough downland calcareous grassland (to the west and south) within the sensitive enclosing ridge, which is made up of a series of hills including Windmillhill Down (187m landscape of Salisbury Plain. AOD), Pickpit Hill (175m AOD) and Furze Hill (184m AOD). To the east / south east the ground continues to fall away into the upper valley of the Pinhill Brook catchment. Beyond 2.7 Salisbury Plain is designated as both a Special Protection Area and Special Area of the firing ranges to the south of the Camp the land rises steeply to 175m AOD at Warren Conservation (SAC) under European legislation, notably for the populations of stone Hill, whilst a strong east-west ridge up to 180m AOD runs some 4km to the north. curlew, common quail and hen harrier, and for the chalk grassland habitat, one of the largest remaining areas of calcareous grassland in north-western Europe. The SAC is also Land Quality designated for juniper formations on heaths, semi-natural dry grassland and scrubland facies and the marsh fritillary butterfly. Much of the natural environment is also protected 2.11 A geo-environmental site investigation, which was completed between August and through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its populations of rare October 2014, confirms that the underlying geology is ‘Upper Chalk of the Cretaceous bumblebee species, and many rare birds, plants and invertebrates. period, overlain by Made Ground’.
2.8 The North Wessex Downs AONB lies to the north and east, just over 2km from the Camp’s 2.12 Elevated levels of lead and asbestos have been identified on the site of a former refuse tip northern boundary. in the area bordering the existing technical area to the north east. Locally, asbestos fibres have also been identified in demolition rubble within the Made Ground, and elevated 2.9 The mature trees and mixed woodland plantations in proximity to the Camp combine to ground gases have been recorded on the site of the former refuse tip and the existing create a strong landscape framework. Substantial areas of woodland also exist to the technical area. However, the site investigation did not identify any significant impact to north of the Camp at Collingbourne Wood, and to the south at Furze Hill. Closer to the controlled waters. Camp, Lambdown Furze and Great Perham Copse serve to largely screen views from the southwest and east. Other notable areas of vegetation include the woodland belt aligning Ecology with the south western boundary (which screens views from Lambdown Terrace) and the strand of planting to the northeast near Somme Road. 2.13 Habitats present within the application site comprise amenity grassland, semi-improved calcareous grassland, broadleaved and mixed plantation woodland, scattered broadleaved trees, dense and scattered scrub, standing water, dry ditches, introduced shrubs, species poor intact hedgerows and bare ground.
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2.14 The following species groups are known to be present on the site, following recent surveys: hedgerows and trees. The LCA is influenced by the expansive garrison towns of North Tidworth and Ludgershall and associated military activity. Uncommon or notable flora species, such as field gromwell, dwarf spurge, sainfoin, hound's-tongue, bird's-nest orchid white helleborine, basil thyme and lesser butterfly- Access and Movement orchid (see OEA); 2.18 Except for the Officers’ Messes to the south, the majority of Swinton Barracks is served by a Great crested newts. A low population is present within the existing SUDS pond (see single entrance to the north side of Tidworth Road, where the Vehicle Check Point (VCP) Perham Down and Bulford Garrison Great Crested Newt Survey, September 2014); and adjacent guardroom are manned at all timed. Proposals to reconfigure this entrance Pipistrelle bat (see OEA); were recently granted planning permission (14/11027/FUL). Accordingly, it is this new Badgers. 13 outlier and subsidiary setts have been identified, together with evidence of layout, which takes account of the planned uplift in personnel arising from the ABP, that is foraging activity (see Baseline Ecological Survey, February 2013; OEA; and Badger shown on the submitted Masterplan. Survey, October 2014); and Figure 2.3: Approved Main Gate Reconfiguration Reptile species. A low population of slow worms and a low-medium population of common lizards have been identified (see Reptile Survey, February 2013; Perham Down Garrison Reptile Survey, November 2014; and OEA).
2.15 There are also records of Red Kite and Peregrine Falcon (Schedule 1 birds) within 2km, and the site has potential to support invertebrates including marsh fritillary, dingy skipper, grizzled skipper, small blue and small heath (see OEA).
Landscape Character and Setting
2.16 The Camp is located in National Character Area (NCA) 132 - Salisbury Plain and West Wiltshire Downs, which is an extensive open rolling chalk plateau, characterised by large arable fields, with scattered copses and shelterbelts (usually of beech or conifer) found on the high downs. The chalk grassland habitat of NCA 132 is designated as both a Special Protection Area of Conservation (SAC) and as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Amongst the key characteristics of NCA 132 are also pockets of modern military dominated development, such as at Perham Down itself.
2.17 At a regional level of landscape character assessment, the Camp lies within the Chute Forest Landscape Character Area (LCA), a block of chalk upland landscape, defined to the west by the Bourne Valley. The character of the LCA is distinguished from the more
open landscape of Salisbury Plain by extensive areas of woodland and a dense network of
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2.19 The following were amongst the wider travel planning objectives for PAC: Public Transport
To promote travel on foot and by bicycle 2.26 Bus services pass by the Main Gate along Tidworth Road. This connects to further routes via Tidworth Garrison and town, 2 km to the West, and to Andover approximately 11 km to the To reduce the need to travel South East. To encourage visitors to use alternatives to the car
To reduce single occupancy car use Cultural Heritage
2.27 The Camp has been significantly redeveloped under PAC. This construction work and 2.20 Aspire have met these aims by implementing a combination of initiatives, including master archives covering previous fieldwork at Perham Down support the evaluation of planning new development to reduce travel demand, creation of virtually traffic-free living archaeological potential within the application site. zones, enhanced provision of paths and cycleways, both on and off site, and 2.28 An Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and site visit was carried out during October improvement of off-site public transport services. 2013. An archaeological watching brief has also been maintained throughout July and Pedestrian and Cycle Routes August 2014, with archaeologists on-site to inspect geotechnical and contamination field excavations within the Camp. 2.21 The existing movement network has been designed to take account of the desire lines between different uses and activities. Pedestrian / cycle routes are designed to be direct, 2.29 A single Scheduled Monument – earthwork at Lambdown – is situated adjacent to the so that people can reach places in the minimum time / distance and maximum Camp. This probable prehistoric linear boundary survives beyond the southern boundary convenience, thereby encouraging non-vehicular modes. of the site, but has been largely levelled and overbuilt by the military camp in the early 20th century. 2.22 It is assumed that disabled people with limited mobility will not need to make longer journeys on site without assistance, or without vehicular transport. Provision for accessible 2.30 Within a 5km zone around the Camp there are a further 58 Scheduled Monuments, as well routes is therefore focused on shorter everyday journeys between car parks and dropping as 3 Grade I and 3 Grade II* Listed Buildings. On account of the topography and off areas, living accommodation, civilian workplaces and leisure/welfare facilities. intervening buildings and trees, no meaningful intervisibility could be established with any of these monuments. There are no Grade I or II* Registered Parks and Gardens, 2.23 The width of principal access paths is at least 2m, sufficient to allow all types of non- Conservation Areas or World Heritage Sites within this zone. vehicular user including wheelchair users to pass without the need for passing places. 2.31 There is, however, the potential for buried archaeological remains within the application 2.24 Also, paving materials have been selected that will provide suitable surfaces for site. Extensive intrusive investigation has yet to be undertaken, although it is noted that no wheelchair users and ambulant disabled people: macadam to roads and parking areas, buried archaeological remains were recorded during recent geotechnical and bound gravel to principal footpath and cycle routes, and concrete paving slabs to other contamination field investigations. paths and paved areas. 2.32 Wessex Archaeology have recently carried out a Phase 1 Historic Building Assessment on Vehicles the 5 buildings and structures proposed for demolition at Perham Down. This identified that all of were of relatively recent construction and of no historic value. Accordingly, none 2.25 The existing site layout provides a clear and logical hierarchy of routes for various vehicle were deemed worthy of preservation ‘by record’. Further details are provided below: types, from heavy vehicles (including tracked vehicle access to the SPTA via the north gate) to private cars.
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SWA013 – This is a small, single storey squash court, which is rectangular in plan measuring 12m x 6m. It is constructed in brick with a sloping, corrugated sheet roof, and does not appear on the 1976 Ordnance Survey (OS) map of the area, indicating that is of late 20th Century origin. The Buildings Assessment concludes that this building
holds low aesthetic, historical and communal value and moderate evidential value; SWA013 Squash Court
SWC013 – This is a large, single storey Physical and Recreational Training Facility (P&RTF) of irregular plan, measuring approximately 45m x 30m at its greatest extent. It is constructed in a mixture of brick and render-coated walls with a flat rood behind parapet walls. The building does not appear on the 1976 OS map of the area, indicating that it is of late 20th Century origin. The Buildings Assessment concludes that this building holds low aesthetic and historical value and moderate communal and evidential value; SWC013 P&RTF PXO001 – This is a simple obstacle course, comprising long walls and fixed timber structures set out over a grassed course. It does not appear on the 1976 OS map of the area, indicating that it is of late 20th Century origin. The Buildings Assessment concludes that the obstacle course holds low aesthetic and historical value and moderate communal and evidential value;
PXS001 – This is an all-weather pitch surrounded by high fencing. It does not appear in
aerial photographs dating from 2008, indicating that it is of very recent construction. PXO001 Obstacle Course The Buildings Assessment concludes that the obstacle course holds low aesthetic and historical value and moderate communal and evidential value;
PXS008 - This is a level expanse of concrete comprising a tennis court surrounded by high fencing. It does not appear in aerial photographs dating from 2008, indicating that it is of very recent construction. The Buildings Assessment concludes that the obstacle course holds low aesthetic and historical value and moderate communal and evidential value. PXS001 All-weather pitch
PXS008 Tennis Court
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2.33 A subsequent appraisal of all the buildings within the site has been undertaken by the head of built heritage at AECOM to inform the Envrionmental Appraisal Report (EAR). This
has specifically examined the interior of those buildings to be demolished as part of the proposals. It has also established the setting of any building considered to be of historic or
architectural interest that may be affected by the Proposed Development.
2.34 A number of non-designated historic buildings were identified, but it is considered that the impact of the Proposed Development can be satisfactorily mitigated through considered design (see the submitted EAR for further details).
Figure 2.4: Existing Site Plan
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3. Planning Policy Framework
National Planning Policy Relevant Planning Policy
3.6 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies 3.1 Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 states that planning for England and how they are expected to be applied by local planning authorities. The applications should be determined in accordance with the statutory Development Plan policies contained within the NPPF are a material consideration in the determination of unless material considerations indicate otherwise. planning applications.
3.2 In this case, the statutory Development Plan is the Wiltshire Core Strategy. 3.7 The NPPF defines the purpose of the planning system as being to contribute to the
The Development Plan achievement of sustainable development, and introduces a general presumption in favour of such development. It also attaches great importance to the design of the built 3.3 The Wiltshire Core Strategy was adopted in January 2015, and is the statutory Development environment, and states that planning decisions should aim to ensure that all Plan, replacing the ‘saved’ policies of the former Kennett District Local Plan. developments (paragraph 58):
3.4 Policy CP37 requires development at operational MoD sites to enhance the overall Function well and add to the overall quality of the area;
character of the site and mitigate any adverse impacts on local infrastructure or the Establish a strong sense of place, using buildings and streetscapes to create attractive character of the surrounding area. Additionally, proposals must ensure that the culture and and comfortable places to live, work and visit; historical significance of the military facilities located on the site are understood and inform Optimise the potential of the site to accommodate development, create and sustain the scope of future development on the site. an appropriate mix of uses (including green and public spaces) and support local 3.5 Other general development management policies of relevance to this DAS are: facilities and transport networks;
Respond to local character and history and reflect the identity of local surroundings Policy CP57, which requires that all new development demonstrate a high standard of and materials whilst not discouraging innovation; design and create a strong sense of place, drawing on the local context and being complementary to the locality; Create safe and accessible environments where crime and disorder do not undermine quality of life or community cohesion; and Policy CP58, which states that development should protect, conserve and where possible enhance the historic environment, and should not have an unacceptable Are visually attractive as a result of good architecture and landscaping.
impact on the significance of designated or other locally or regionally significant non- designated heritage assets; and 3.8 With regard to transport, the NPPF states that new development should be designed to Policies CP61 and CP62, which state that new development should be located and encourage the use of sustainable transport modes, give priority to pedestrian and cycle designed to reduce the need to travel and to encourage the use of sustainable travel movements and access to public transport facilities, and create safe and secure layouts alternatives, and that appropriate mitigation measures should be provided to offset which minimise conflicts between traffic, pedestrians and cyclists. any adverse impacts on the transport network.
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Other Material Considerations Figure 3.1: Perham Down Development Zoning
Salisbury Plain Masterplan
3.9 In March 2013, the Secretary of State for Defence announced the Regular Army Basing Plan. This set out the future laydown of Army units in the UK consistent with the Army 2020 (‘A2020’) future operating model, and also confirmed the drawdown of all units from Germany by 2020.
3.10 The Plan has since transitioned into a delivery programme known as the Army Basing Programme (‘ABP’). This will affect most areas of the Army, as more than 100 units will either relocate, re-role, convert or disband, and is therefore critical to UK Defence.
3.11 As part of the ABP, around 4,300 extra Service personnel and their families will be relocated to the Salisbury Plain Training Area (‘SPTA’) between now and 2020. To support this move,
there is a need for significant investment in the MoD estate to provide new and refurbished Source: Salisbury Plain Masterplan, July 2014 facilities to support the units, service personnel and their families.
3.12 DIO has been liaising closely with Wiltshire Council since mid-2012 on preparing and planning for the increase in unit numbers and associated unit moves arising from the ABP. This has culminated in the preparation of the Salisbury Plain Masterplan (‘the Masterplan’), which establishes the constraints and opportunities for new development, as well as providing an overview of where development will take place and the additional infrastructure that is needed.
3.13 At Swinton Barracks, the Masterplan identifies the need for new build living, training and technical accommodation in identified development zones, consistent with the existing landuse framework within the Camp.
3.14 In July 2014, the Wiltshire Council Strategic Planning Committee comfirmed that the completed Masterplan should be a material consideration in the determination of
subsequent planning applications (such as this one).
3.15 The current proposals are broadly consistent with the Masterplan, and maintain the same Source: Land Use Zoning Masterplan, March 2015 land use zoning principles, although inevitably there has been some evolution of the scheme during the intervening period.
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4. Consultation
4.1 Extensive stakeholder and public consultation has been carried out as an integral part of 4.6 The consultation was crucial in explaining, in general terms, the basing plans for the Army, the Masterplan process. Full details are set out in the Statement of Community Involvement as well as presenting the proposals for the Camps, and the various considerations that (SCI) which supported the Masterplan. However, a summary is provided below. were taken into account to reach this stage.
Stakeholder Engagement 4.7 Static information boards were concurrently exhibited at Amesbury Library, Tidworth Library, Durrington Library and Salisbury Library for the six week period. In addition, the 4.2 Early engagement of key stakeholders was necessary to ensure that local issues were exhibitions were staffed on the following dates: taken into account at the first opportunity. This was particularly important due to the sensitive environmental context of Salisbury Plain which is characterised by a high number 24 February – Amesbury and Durrington Libraries;
of designated sites (both ecological and heritage). 25 February - Tidworth and Salisbury Libraries;
Engagement with Local Authority 18 March - Amesbury and Salisbury Libraries; and
19 March - Tidworth and Durrington Libraries. 4.3 DIO has been liaising closely with Wiltshire Council since mid 2012 on preparing and
planning for these moves. A dedicated Army Basing Steering Group was set up to ensure that Wiltshire Council can respond to the impact of the Army’s rebasing plans to enable 4.8 The consultation material was also made available through the gov.uk and Wiltshire effective military integration with civilian communities throughout Wiltshire. Dedicated sub- Council websites, and over 300 responses were received from the public. These comments groups were also set up to address planning and environmental matters. were reviewed and, where appropriate and possible, corresponding revisions were made to the Masterplan. Initial Public Consultation Final Comment Stage 4.4 The initial public consultation on the scope of the Masterplan took place between November and December 2013. The consultation process entailed meetings with local 4.9 A four-week period for final comments on the Masterplan took place between May and bodies, drop-in exhibitions at key locations and targeted questionnaires. Consultation June 2014. This included making the Masterplan available on the gov.uk website and, in material was made available on the Wiltshire Council and gov.uk websites, and comments hard copy, at the Amesbury, Salisbury, Durrington, Ludgershall and Tidworth libraries. The invited via a comments box or the ABP email mailbox, which was set up by DIO expressly Town and Parish Councils of Durrington, Bulford, Tidworth and Ludgershall were also briefed for engagement purposes. These comments were then collated and captured in a on the Masterplan, and a public meeting was held on 28 May 2014 at Tidworth Garrison schedule of representations and recorded for the SCI. Theatre. 12 written responses from the public were received at this stage and, where appropriate, minor revisions were made to the Masterplan. Formal Public Consultation 4.10 The Masterplan proposals have been informed by the various consultation exercises listed 4.5 A formal six week public consultation period took place between February and April 2014. above. Since the development proposed within this HPA is substantially in accordance with This was preceeded by an initial stakeholder meeting at Wellington Academy, where Ward the Masterplan, no further consultation has preceeded its submission. This approach has and Parish Councillors, and local community groups were briefed on the feedback been agreed with Wiltshire Council. received in response to the initial public consultation.
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5. Design Approach Sustainability
5.1 Development ‘behind the wire’ at Perham Down is underpinned by a long-term 5.4 Aspire is committed to embedding sustainable development principles into the delivery of Masterplan approach, which seeks to satisfy operational needs whilst also ensuring that the the ABP. Achievements during the delivery of earlier PAC construction work are described development is appropriate to its setting and creates a high quality living and working in a sustainability report at http://www.aspiredefence.co.uk/assets/sustainability/. Aspire environment. has also developed sustainable procurement guidance and training to encourage continual performance improvement within supply chains. Military Drivers 5.5 Consistent with this wider commitment, the design approach has been influenced by 5.2 Key military drivers that have informed the design response include: various sustainability considerations, including:
Improving recruitment and retention; Protecting the local environment, by respecting ecological and cultural heritage constraints, and minimising visual / landscape impacts; Understanding and satisfying the soldiers’ needs; Targeting development, wherever possible, onto 'brownfield' areas, thereby minimising Providing an improved living and working environment; and development on open green space; Creating an environment that will improve the soldiers’ quality of life. Retaining, refurbishing and/or converting existing buildings, where appropriate, in order to minimise the need for new build development; and
Operational Requirements Preserving and reinforcing the existing landscaping within the site, to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the estate. 5.3 The Proposed Development has been designed, first and foremost, to satisfy military
requirements. For example, buildings have to be placed specified distances from the secure fence line, areas of car parking and public roads in order to satisfy MoD guidelines 5.6 Sustainability appraisals have also been used to evaluate design options and highlight relating to Counter Terrorism Measures (CTM). The buildings have to be designed to meet constraints. As a result, new buildings are mostly sited on brownfield areas within the operational needs, which demands adherence to quite prescriptive space and layout existing built footprint of the Camp, or greenfield sites of low ecological value. requirements, as well as having regard to cultural factors, such as the need to retain unit 5.7 Furthermore, all new buildings will achieve the Defence Related Environmental Assessment integrity and separation of ranks. Suitable car parking provision is also essential. Method (DREAM) “excellent” rating, incorporating into the design measures such as Accordingly, the design approach seeks to, inter alia: sustainably sourced timber (FSC), efficient boilers and water fittings (single flush, low flow
Optimise the use of the existing estate where possible, whilst recognising unit identity shower head, systemisers for urinals), sustainable drainage systems, energy efficient lighting and integrity; controls and fittings, automatic meter reading and a low water demand landscape.
Maintain clear separation of living and working areas, and ranks (Junior Ranks, SNCOs and Officers);
Provide flexible accommodation to respond to future changes in operational requirements; and
Integrate the requirements of Counter Terrorism Measures (CTM).
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Land Use Zoning Figure 5.1: Internal Circulation Routes 5.8 The proposed development follows and reinforces the established land use zoning principles introduced through PAC, retaining a clear distinction between the living and working environments and an overall legibility to the site layout.
Access and Movement
5.9 All of the proposed development will be served from the existing VCP and single principal entrance to the Camp off Tidworth Road. Modifications to this access have recently been granted planning permission (14/11027/FUL), which will move the security check point further away from the public highway and separate pass holders’ vehicles from non-pass holders’ vehicles in order to avoid traffic entering the barracks causing queuing on the public highway. It is this new layout that is shown on the submitted Masterplan.
5.10 The transport impacts of the full ABP proposals have been assessed in 3 site-specific Transport Assessment reports that accompany applications for the planned SFA developments at Bulford, Larkhill and Ludgershall. These identify the material traffic impacts associated with the ABP proposals (including the ‘behind the wire’ developments) and the potential highway improvements to mitigate those impacts.
5.11 In addition, an Overarching Travel Plan (OTP) has been prepared, which sets out an area- wide strategy for sustainable travel within Salisbury Plain, covering both the ‘behind the wire’ development and the new SFA proposed under the ABP. This identifies a series of potential measures that offer the greatest potential to reduce car movements on the local highway network during the AM (0800-0900 hrs) and PM (1700-1800 hrs) peak periods.
5.12 The proposed development at Perham Down has been designed to support the implementation of the OTP, principally through the provision of a network of pedestrian
and cycle routes within the Camp, including to a new pedestrian gate off Somme Road connecting to an off-site pedestrian / cycle route to the proposed SFA at Ludgershall. In addition, appropriate cycle parking is provided in connection with all new buildings, and the proposed P&RTF (SW0653) incorporates dedicated ‘live-out’ changing facilities.
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Landscaping Figure 5.1: Landscape Strategy Concept Diagram
Structural Planting and Screening
5.13 Barring modest adjustments to the existing fence line, the proposals are contained within the existing confines of the Camp. Although there would be some intensification of development, the masterplan layout has sought to reinforce the existing zoning of uses. The resultant cohesion promotes visual harmony. New buildings would be of similar scale and appearance to the existing built form visible in their immediate context, so complementing them in the view. Demolition (both historic and proposed) of built fabric also contributes to partial offsetting of the proposed new-build in the overall view. Thus, the Camp’s current general relationship to the landscape would be maintained.
5.14 As far as practicable, the development of the masterplan layout has sought to minimise the loss of existing tree cover, albeit (notably for the extension to the technical area) that incursion into internal woodland areas has proved unavoidable. The existing screen bunding around the technical area planted with native trees and shrubs will be removed and the fence re-aligned to accommodate additional technical area hardstanding and buildings. Otherwise, perimeter screening vegetation will remain unaffected. The Camp will retain an appreciable landscape structure and the overall screening value is not significantly compromised. Woodland removed for development will be re-provided in new forestry-style planting belts of native species, providing a renewed landscape structure in those areas that responds to the scale and nature of the changes. These will
be managed for effective long-term screening and habitat connectivity and will progressively assimilate the development into the surrounding context. 5.16 Within the site a more intimate network of formal and informal character areas will be created with use of existing and proposed tree avenues, woodland and scrub, hedgerows, Environmental Quality specimen trees and grasslands to provide a stimulating and high quality living and working environment. This will incorporate a diversity of spaces, some with definitive functions and 5.15 There are blocks and belts of significant trees and plantation woodland in and around the others remaining more flexible and adaptable, designed to vary in their emphasis for use site and its perimeter. Whilst some clearance is required to facilitate the proposals, as by people or for wildlife. much of the existing vegetation as feasible will be retained within the new layout to
provide scale, focus, enclosure and visual screening, to benefit from the mature character 5.17 A safe and attractive environment, which is free from vehicles wherever feasible, will be created by established vegetation and to maintain wildlife value. provided to encourage walking and cycling.
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Amenity Landscaping
5.18 Amenity planting of hedges, shrubs and ground cover, complemented by selected ornamental tree planting, is proposed to aid legibility and provide a local landscaped setting for new buildings, integrating them with the established landscape typology of the site. Ornamental shrub and ground cover planting will include herbaceous and bulb species for enhanced amenity and year round interest.
5.19 Semi-private spaces around accommodation blocks will be defined by hedge and shrub planting, with ornamental trees for height and scale. The working zones will have a more formal approach to their landscape design, with a hierarchy of planting types and sizes to reflect the use and status of the buildings.
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6. The Proposed Development Outline Elements
6.1 This HPA seeks both outline and detailed planning permission for development within 6.3 Within the hatched area on the submitted Planning Status Masterplan (‘the outline area’) Swinton Barracks to accommodate the ABP. An overview of the Proposed Development is the HPA proposes the following development, together with associated hardstanding, car provided below; further information is provided in the submitted application plans. parking and landscaping, in outline form only, with all matters reserved for subsequent determination: 6.2 It should also be noted that some of the ABP development at Perham Down has already been submitted for planning (and in some cases approved) under a first tranche of asset- 1 new build Sports Pavilion (SW0655);
specific ‘Priority Works’ applications, in order to facilitate a number of early unit moves and 1 new all-weather, flood-lit Football Pitch (PXS011); in-situ re-roles, and thus achieve the overall ABP delivery programme. These assets are 1 new grass Football Pitch (PXS012); identified on the submitted Planning Status Masterplan. 2 new Tennis Courts (PXS016 and PXS017); Figure 6.1: Planning Status Masterplan 1 new Obstacle Course (PXO002);
1 new build Garage (SW0649);
1 new build Technical Storage building (SW0650);
2 new build Office buildings (SW0648 and SW0654); and
1 new Dutch Barn.
6.4 Accordingly, this application establishes the use and quantum of development only, although an illustrative layout for the outline area is shown on the Proposed Masterplan, and described below. Access to and from the public highway would remain as existing, via the VCP to the north of Tidworth Road.
Layout
6.5 Within the outline area, on land currently outside the secure boundary to the north of the Camp, it is proposed to construct 2 new football pitches (one all-weather and flood-lit, the other grass), together with 2 new tennis courts, an obstacle course, sports pavilion, and associated car parking.
6.6 The existing technical area is also proposed to be extended northwards, with the introduction of a new garage (SW0649) and technical storage building (SW0650), together with associated hardstanding and a small area of car parking. This will necessitate the
removal of an existing earth bund.
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6.7 In addition, two new office buildings (SW0648 and SW0654) are proposed adjacent to the 6.11 The proposed sports facilities will be accessed via a new road running north-south, which existing technical area to the east and west respectively. Further new areas of connects to an existing road at its southern end. This new road also serves a proposed hardstanding are proposed to the east (PXH651 and PXH652) and north-west (PXH010) of Officers and SNCO Mess, which has been the subject of a separate detailed application the current technical area. The latter providing the location for a new dutch barn. (15/00195/FUL). Footpaths are proposed alongside the new road and to suit the likely desire lines from car parking area to the proposed facilities. Scale 6.12 The proposed new technical buildings and associated areas of hardstanding will be 6.8 The total built floorspace proposed within the outline area is 10,077 sqm. A breakdown by accessed from the existing technical area. New pedestrian routes are also proposed to the asset is provided below, together with the maximum height of each building. two office buildings.
Table 6.1: Built Floorspace and Maximum Building Heights Detailed Elements
Asset Proposed Floorspace (sqm GEA) Maximum Height 6.13 Outside of the outline area, the HPA proposes the following development, together with associated hardstanding, car parking and landscaping in detailed form: Sports Pavillion (SW0655) 320 5.00m
Garage (SW0649) 4,900 11.00m 1 new build Single Living Accommodation (SLA) block (SW0645);
Technical Store (SW0650) 2,720 9.00m 1 new build extension to existing Mess (SWA605);
Office (SW0648) 1,800 9.50m 1 new build Store (SWC009);
Office (SW0654) 422 6.00m 1 new build Training building extension (SWA632);
Dutch Barn 220 7.50m 1 new build Office building (SWA0647);
Total 10,077 - 1 new build Physical and Recreational Training Facility (SW0653);
Source: Aspire Defence Capital Works 2 new 5-a-side football pitches (PXS013 and PSX014); and
Partial re-positioning and replacement of the existing boundary security fence.
6.9 Except for one of the office buildings (SW0654), which is 2 storey, all of the proposed technical buildings will be single storey. 6.14 Consistent with the Masterplan, the development proposals reinforce the established land use zoning principles introduced through PAC, retaining a clear distinction between the Access living and working environments and an overall legibility to the site layout.
6.10 As previously stated, access to and from the public highway will be via the existing VCP to the north of Tidworth Road, modified in accordance with planning permission 14/11027/FUL.
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Single Living Accommodation (SW0645) Figure 6.2: New SLA
6.15 The proposed SLA is sited on a largely cleared area adjacent to a new Mess (SW0644), which is the subject of a separate detailed application (15/00195/FUL) approved on 10 March 2015. It provides 76 en-suite rooms for both Officers and SNCOs in a single building, internally split by rank, with separate entrances. A central corridor runs the length of the building on each floor, with baggage stores, utility rooms, drying rooms and bathrooms located close to the vertical circulation, and alternative (emergency) means of escape provided at both ends. The total floorspace proposed is 2,932 sqm (GEA).
6.16 A simple pallet of materials is proposed, similar to other new buildings on the Camp. External walls are of facing brickwork and render. Windows are casement style twin top hung, emphasised with a brick soldier course flat arch at window head. The building has a simple pitched roof with hipped ends, and a canopy to each of the entrances.
6.17 Access will be via a new road, part of which already forms the subject of a separate detailed application for the adjacent Mess (15/00195/FUL). 3 new areas of car parking are proposed off the new road to the north, east and south to serve both the proposed SLA and the new Mess (SW0644). Pedestrian routes are proposed to suit the likely desire lines to the proposed building and beyond.
6.18 The building is not designed to be compliant with the Building Regulations Approved Document Part M, as no specific provision for disabled soldiers or disabled visitors will be made. Provision is available elsewhere on the Garrison.
6.19 However level access for wheelchairs to the main entrance door will be provided, including drop kerbs and ramps in compliance with the Regulations. Also, the width of principal access paths is at least 2m, which is sufficient to allow all types of non-vehicular
user, including wheelchair users, to pass without the need for passing places. In addition, paving materials have been selected that will provide suitable surfaces for wheelchair 6.21 Additionally, row planting of specimen trees along the new access road will extend the users and ambulant disabled people: macadam to roads and parking areas, bound Camp’s street tree typology into this area, and provide a local landscape framework for gravel to principal footpath and cycle routes, and concrete paving slabs to other paths the new buildings and their associated parking. Small blocks of new forestry planting and paved areas. (consisting of small whips planted at forestry spacing) will augment the enclosing woodland elements and reinforce the containment of the building, whilst also making a 6.20 The existing belt of trees and scrub along the Camp’s Somme Road frontage will be modest contribution toward the re-provision of woodland loss elsewhere within the Camp. retained untouched, as too will the established, mature woodland blocks to the south. A small group of trees is also proposed to be planted in association with the new SUDS Together this retained planting will provide a mature setting and containment for the feature to the west of the SLA block. proposed building.
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6.22 Planting of a row of fastigiate, feathered trees, hedges and ground cover around the new 6.24 The building is designed as a brick clad box, providing twin main halls with associated building will address the road frontage and enhance the sense of arrival, also defining the activity spaces overlooked by an instructional gallery. A fitness studio on the ground floor external semi-private garden spaces. Two small groups of ornamental trees on the slope to has a glazed elevation, providing transparency on the focal corner of the building. Two the rear will provide some separation and softening between the accommodation and squash courts and changing facilities are also incorporated, but as these functions do not the new Mess (SW0644) located to the west. require external visibility, feature cladding is proposed to express the corner of the building and direct users to the main entrance. A separate entrance is provided to access ‘live Figure 6.3: New SLA - Ground Floor Plan out’ changing on the first floor. The total floospace proposed is 2,844 sqm (GEA).
6.25 Pedestrian routes are proposed to suite desire lines from car parking areas and adjoining development to the proposed building. An extension to the existing car park to the west is proposed to serve the P&RTF.
Figure 6.4: P&RTF Illustrative Elevations
6.26 The site of the proposed P&RTF has a recently planted landscape framework of shrubs and P&RTF (SW0653) and 5-a-side Football Pitches trees around its periphery. The planting on the northern boundary will be retained, the rest removed. 6.23 The P&RTF is proposed to be sited on an existing parade square fronting onto the adjacent 6.27 A geometric pattern of hedge, shrub and specimen planting of feathered and clear-stem Junior Ranks Dining Centre (SWA609). Associated with the building are two all-weather 5-a- amenity trees responds to the elevational treatment of the P&RTF, creating an appropriate side pitches to the east. To the west, a service yard provides access to the stores at the landscaped setting and a sense of place alongside the realigned firepath, which acts as rear of the building, and can double as an assembly point for troops. Cycle parking is an east-west movement corridor. The removed tree and shrub planting on the eastern proposed outside the main entrance and adjacent to the service area, where there is also boundary will be re-provided on the re-profiled bank between the new 5-a-side football a bin store and plant compound. pitches and the adjacent Junior Ranks diner. Planting of shrubs and ground cover is also proposed alongside the new 5-a-side pitches and by the cycle-stands and bin stores, softening these more functional elements of the layout.
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6.28 The existing P&RTF will be demolished, as it is not suitable for the increased numbers of 6.32 The building has been designed to achieve an ‘excellent’ DREAM rating. The ground floor military personnel on Camp. is also Building Regulations Approved Document Part M compliant, with access for wheelchair users and a disabled toilet. Provision for a future lift has also been made, and Office Building (SW0647) one of the female WCs on the first floor could be converted into a disabled toilet, if necessary. 6.29 Proposed within the working zone to the west of the SLA ‘village’, this 2 storey office building is sited adjacent to existing offices (SWA608) on an existing grass area with 6.33 An existing firepath that separates the proposed Office building and the new P&RTF will be occasional tree planting. The main entrance is on the southern elevation, but separate re-aligned, requiring removal of a section of avenue trees that line it. All of these trees are entrances on the north elevation lead to the staircase lobbies, thereby providing direct recently planted and have no current screening value. access to the first floor. The accommodation will comprise a mix of cellular and open plan 6.34 Hedge planting is proposed to define the approach path and entrance at the front of the offices, with meeting rooms and other support facilities, totalling 1,484 sqm (GEA). building, and afford separation from the green beyond. Hedge and shrub planting at the 6.30 The building design has been developed as a generic solution, applied and adjusted to rear and side also provide separation from the firepath and road. New intermittent tree suit specific operational requirements, site constraints and contexts. It will have a steel planting on the existing green to the south and east will complete the local setting and frame supporting a composite concrete first floor and a shallow mono-pitched standing provide some softening in longer views, as well as replenishing some of the losses. seam roof. The external walls are principally facing brick/block cavity walls construction, and the finishes proposed will match the adjacent office building (SWA608). Contrasting Store (SWC009) brick panels between the windows add interest, and the entrances/stair enclosures are 6.35 This single storey store building is proposed to be sited on an existing grass area to the rear enhanced with a render finish and metal canopies. The windows will be vertical sliding of an existing office building (SWA009) to which it is functionally related, with an enclosed sash, polyester powder coated aluminium, with the ‘glazed to solid’ proportions reflecting corridor link connecting the two together. the MoD-specific need for robust construction.
6.36 Formation of the building platform will require re-grading of the bank that rises to the north 6.31 A photovoltaic (PV) array covering the majority of the south facing roof of the building is of the existing building toward an existing car-park, which is to be extended, and also that proposed as part of a holistic approach (rather than building by building) to compliance on the road frontage to the east. The new earthworks will result in the removal of a short with the BRUKL calculation for Building Regulations Part L2A requirements. row of existing mature trees, but general screening of the Camp in the wider landscape will Figure 6.5: Office Building South Elevation with PV Array to Roof not be compromised. The perimeter woodland to the west will remain wholly unaffected.
6.37 New replacement tree planting is proposed on the re-graded bank with a further small group to the south whilst shrub planting on the steepened bank running up to road level will provide a local setting.
6.38 Due to the sloping nature of the site there will be stepped access from the main road down to the building. Vehicular access will be via a new road from the north-west, which terminates in a turning head.
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6.39 The building has been designed to achieve an ‘excellent’ DREAM rating. It will be of load Training Building Extension (SW0632) bearing masonry construction with facing brick elevations and a profiled metal roof with a shallow mono pitch extending out from the north elevation to form a covered veranda. 6.42 This small, single storey extension is located on the east elevation of an existing training The corridor link will have a flat roof behind parapet walls. building (SW0632). It provides 60 sqm (GEA) of additional office accommodation, and is constructed in load bearing masonry with an external render finish. Parapet walls will 6.40 In total, the proposed extension provides 421 sqm (GEA) of new floorspace, with the conceal a single ply membrane flat roof laid to shallow falls, drained via external powder covered veranda providing an additional 131 sqm. coated metal hoppers and downpipes. The windows will match those in the existing
6.41 The stores are to be used by serving military personnel only, and have not therefore been building. designed to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations Approved Document Part 6.43 No external access is proposed into the new extension. However, an existing footpath will M. need to be re-routed.
Figure 6.6: Store Extension 6.44 The proposed extension will benefit from the setting of retained mature tree planting along the road frontage and, apart from reinstatement of amenity grass on re-profiled areas around the building extension, no further planting is proposed.
6.45 The existing building was designed to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations Part M. The proposed extension, together with the existing provision, will meet the current requirements.
Figure 6.7: Training Building Extension
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Mess Extension (SWA605) Figure 6.9: Mess Extension
6.46 In response to the requirement for increased public room space, an extension to the dining room of the existing Mess building (SWA605) is proposed, providing a net uplift in floorspace of 172 sqm (GEA).
6.47 This will provide both a greater capacity for day-to-day dining and functions, and incorporate sliding / folding partitions internally in order to change the configuration of the space as required. Additional WC areas are also proposed to both sides of the enlarged dining room to accommodate the increased Mess membership.
6.48 The external appearance of the extension is designed to integrate with the existing building, and a matching palette of materials is proposed. Also by retaining and pulling forward the roof profile and maintaining the fenestration pattern and brickwork detailing, the proposed extension will follow the principles established by the existing building.
6.49 The extension occupies the existing terrace area, which will be re-provided to the front of the new dining space, necessitating minimal changes to the existing levels. New planting will be utilised to integrate the new extension into the existing landscape setting.
6.50 The existing building is designed to be compliant with the Building Regulations Approved Document Part M, and the extension follows the same principles. Level access for wheelchairs is provided to the existing main entrances and doors, including the provision of drop kerbs and ramps in compliance with the Regulations.
6.51 Car parking for the Mess is primarily provided in the vicinity by existing car parks. However,
a new car park (PXC654) will provide an additional 21 spaces to support the increased occupancy of the Mess.
Car Parking
6.52 In total, some 440 additional car parking spaces are proposed within the Camp to
accommodate demand arising from the proposed development, as shown on the submitted External Areas Masterplan.
6.53 To comply with CTM, new parking spaces are located at least 25m from the nearest buildings. This precludes the provision of accessible parking spaces close to building entrances, which would normally be recommended for disabled people.
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Security Fence Gas
6.54 Where the proposed development necessitates the re-positioning of the existing secure 6.59 Gas is supplied from the SGN Medium Pressure network and, in turn, the SGN Intermediate boundary fence, as identified on the Proposed Masterplan, a new 2.9m security fence to Pressure network. The additional gas supply requirements arising from the ABP, including BS 1722 (1999) Part 10 (welded mesh) is proposed, together with an anti- climbing barbed the proposed development at Perham Down, require that the Intermediate and Medium tape concertina at the top of the fence. Further details are not provided in the interests of Pressure networks outside of the Camp be upgraded. This is being undertaken by SGN, national security. who have prepared a design study to develop their supply solution for construction prior to the increase in Gas loads from the new assets. Demolitions Potable Water 6.55 Five buildings and structures are proposed to be demolished at Swinton Barracks. Due to their recent construction and mass-produced form, none are considered worthy of 6.60 The Statutory Undertaker is Veolia Water Projects (VWP). VWP abstracts water from recording (Phase 1 Building Assessment, Wessex Archaeology). Licensed Chalk Boreholes within the vicinity of Tidworth, which is then treated and passed to a reservoir serving the populations of Tidworth and Perham Down Camps via a water Phasing/Implementation distribution network. VWP operate and maintain this network, ensuring it is capable of meeting the regulatory standards for the delivery of potable water 6.56 In broad terms, the implementation of the proposals is expected from around spring 2016 onwards, and anticipated to be complete and operational by the end of 2019. 6.61 As part of its regulatory obligation VWP maintains a Water Resources Management Plan that covers the Camp. The Plan demonstrates a sound and thorough understanding of the
Supply and Demand scenarios VWP is likely to face up to the year 2040.
Utilities Infrastructure 6.62 In assessing future demand out to 2040, the Water Resources Management Plan takes account of the future Garrison growth proposed by the ABP. The potable water Electricity requirements for this development, and any necessary improvements to the distribution network, are therefore understood and accounted for in the Water Resources Planning for 6.57 The proposed development will use the existing incoming electrical supply connections the area. from the Tidworth primary substation, which has recently been replaced and upgraded under PAC. Consequently, the private MoD network has benefitted from a significant level Foul Water Drainage of investment, and therefore provides a reinforced and robust 33kV network with spare capacity for future works. 6.63 The foul sewerage network in Perham Down is managed by VWP. It comprises a single
6.58 Based on the additional electrical load requirement for the overall ABP works additional gravity sewer, which predominantly drains from the west round to the north in an anti- reinforcement works will be required on the SSE network at Amesbury, and separate clockwise direction, before out-falling into the Busigny Terminal Pumping Station. From network supply design studies have been procured in order to meet the additional supply there sewerage is pumped into the Tidworth sewerage network and the Tidworth Waste demands. Water Treatment Works, which is located to the east of the Camp.
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6.64 The proposed development will discharge to a new gravity sewer which will connect into Ecology and Biodiversity Mitigation the existing network. All sewers within the proposed development will be designed and constructed in accordance with Sewers for Adoption 7th Edition. 6.70 Habitat loss and disturbance will be mitigated by conservation measures to promote improvements through protection, on-site habitat creation and offsite habitat 6.65 A net loading assessment has been undertaken which shows an increased loading of 7.6% management. Specifically these measures include: in comparison to the existing current peak flow. To cater for this increased flow it is proposed that the foul sewerage network serving the Camp be subject to an Impact The re-provision of 7,250 sqm of woodland with an aftercare programme of 10 years; Assessment by Veolia, and appropriate works will be commissioned to upgrade the An ABP-wide ecological mitigation strategy will create habitats compensating for the network as deemed necessary to accommodate the additional discharge from the loss of semi-improved calcareous grassland and other habitats on DIO land; development site. Implementation of nature conservation measures through a Construction Environment SUDS Features Management Plan (CEMP);
Obtaining European Protected Species Licences (EPSL) from Natural England for works 6.66 A Sustainable Urban Drainage System will be designed and installed to manage surface which may disturb potential bat roosts or within 500m of the SuDS pond supporting water disposal. Where possible the surface water system will promote infiltration to dispose Great Crested Newts (GCN) prior to works commencing. Subject to licence conditions of surface water runoff, but where necessary on-site attenuation is proposed with the capture / translocation of GCN will run concurrently with the reptile translocation; discharge to the surface water drainage network at controlled rates to ensure these do Bat emergence surveys and the incorporation of the equivalent number of features not exceed the existing discharge rates from the site. suitable to support roosting bats into new buildings; 6.67 The Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems within the site will incorporate ponds, existing Implementation of landscaping schemes to encourage invertebrate species suitable soakaways, infiltration trenches and swales to take runoff from roofs and surfaces. These for foraging bat species, and planting to improve connectivity and potential bat features will generally be located in appropriate areas of less formal character and roosting habitats; designed to provide wildlife value. Ecological watching briefs for any excavation works within 20m of badger setts. 6.68 The site is partially located within Source Protection Zone 3, and to manage water quality Inactive mammal holes will be carefully dug back under ecological supervision and and quantity a SuDS management train (sometimes referred to as the treatment train) is the area backfilled and levelled, and the CEMP will include temporary measures to employed throughout the proposed works. Additionally, where SuDS are not viable for protect badgers, such as covering open excavations overnight; pollution control purposes then a stormwater bypass separator will be employed to provide Reptile relocation from identified reptile habitats into a suitable alternative habitat. water quality improvements. Elsewhere, in accordance with reptile survey recommendations, there will be phased vegetation removal; 6.69 All of the development sites fall within Flood Zone 1 of the National Planning Policy Framework classification and are therefore suitable for all types of development. Each Site clearance outside the breeding bird season or, if vegetation clearance is development site has also been assessed as having ‘negligible’ flood risk posed from all conducted during the breeding session, a check by an ecologist for nests prior to the sources except groundwater which is classified as having ‘potential’. Exceedance flows vegetation being removed; and are managed within the development site for storm events in excess of the 30 year return Food plants for uncommon invertebrates being translocated to nearby areas with period up to the 100 year return period plus an allowance for climate change of +30%. suitable conditions.
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7. Conclusions
7.1 This Design and Access Statement sets out how the applicant has had regard to design Figure 7.1: Proposed Masterplan and access considerations in designing the Proposed Development at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down.
7.2 The approach taken to design has been informed by the site’s context, and the opportunities and constraints it presents, most notably landscape/visual impact and ecology matters. Account has also been taken of the various consultations that have been carried out previously as part of the preparation of the Salisbury Plain Masterplan.
7.3 The overall concept design of the proposed development is functional, reflecting its use for military purposes, and the context within which it will sit.
7.4 The proposed development will incorporate a number of sustainability measures within its design and it will be resilient to the effects of climate change.
7.5 In summary, it is considered that the proposed development represents ‘good design’ for the purposes of military accommodation in the context of the overarching needs established in the 2013 Army Basing Plan.
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Appendix I - Schedule of Materials
SLA (SW0645) P&RTF (SW0653)
Concrete interlocking tiles - Marley Edgemere – Dark Roof Sama single ply membrane - Grey Roof Grey Parapet cappings PPC aluminium – Slate Grey RAL 7024 Brick – Banbury DR Multi Red Stock Brick – Banbury DR Multi Red Stock Engineering brick below DPC – Staffordshire Smooth Walls Blue K20165P Engineering brick below DPC – Staffordshire Smooth Walls Blue K20165P Render – Cementitious, Weber – Beige 009 Cladding – PPC aluminium - Silver Windows and cills UPVC – White RAL 9010 External doors (solid and louvered) Steel/aluminium – Slate Grey RAL 7024 Aluminium – Dark Grey RAL 7015 External doors / entrance screen External Louvers Steel/aluminium – Slate Grey RAL 7024 Steel door with louvered panels to plant room Roof Vertical Access Galvanised Steel Canopy Steel and glass – Dark Grey RAL 7015 Rainwater goods PPC aluminium – Slate Grey RAL 7024 Escape Stairs Galvanised Steel
Fascia / Soffit UPVC - White
Marley deepflow UPVC gutters and downpipes - Rainwater goods Mess Extension (SWA605) Black
Concrete interlocking tiles - Marley Edgemere – Dark Grey Roof Flat roof – Sarnafil single ply roof with standing seams – Dark Grey
Brick – Banbury DR Multi Red Stock Engineering brick below DPC – Staffordshire Smooth Walls Blue K20165P Render – Cementitious, Weber – Off-White 009
Aluminium – Dark Grey RAL 7015 with door leafs in Windows, external doors and cills White RAL 9010.
Fascia / Soffit PPC aluminium - White
Marley deepflow UPVC gutters and downpipes - Rainwater goods Black
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Office Building (SW0647) Training Building Extension (SWA632)
Profiled metal insulated standing seam panels with Flat roof – insulated and covered with single ply Roof Roof matching flashings – Mid Grey RAL 7012 (or similar) membrane, concealed behind parapet wall.
Brick – Baggeridge Orange Gilt (G104) with Walls Render – Cream with Blue/Grey plinth contrasting panels of Baggeridge Kingsbury Smooth Walls blue engineering bricks. Fascia / Soffit PPC metal – Mid Grey RAL 7012 Render feature panels adjacent to building Rainwater goods PPC aluminium – Mid Grey RAL 7012 entrances – Cream with Blue/Grey plinth
Fascia / Soffit PPC metal – Mid Grey RAL 7012
Rainwater goods PPC aluminium – Mid Grey RAL 7012
Store Extension (SWC009)
Profiled metal insulated standing seam panels with matching flashings – Mid Grey RAL 7012 (or similar) Roof Flat roof link to existing building – insulated and covered with single ply membrane, concealed behind parapet wall.
Brick – facing brick to match existing building with contrasting horizontal stripes of Baggeridge Kingsbury Walls Smooth blue engineering bricks. Render feature panels adjacent to building entrances – Cream with Blue/Grey plinth
Fascia / Soffit PPC metal – Mid Grey RAL 7012
Rainwater goods PPC aluminium – Mid Grey RAL 7012
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