DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT Inchcape Volkswagen Smart Repair

Prepared by Taylor Design Architects Ltd.

May 2021 CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction ...... 2 1.1 Preface 1.2 Project Directory

2.0 The Site...... 3 2.1 Location 2.2 Current Site Use 2.3 Site Analysis 2.4 Site Access

3.0 Proposed Scheme...... 4 3.1 Scheme Requirements 3.2 Space Planning 3.3 Scale & Appearance 3.4 Materials

4.0 Accessibility ...... 5 4.1 Access 4.2 Lighting 4.3 Security

5.0 Conclusion ...... 6

Page 1 of 6 1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Preface

This Design and Access statement has been prepared by Taylor Design Architects Ltd on behalf of Inchcape Volkswagen Altrincham as a supporting document to accompany the full planning application for the installation of a new vehicle spray booth located within the existingwashbay annexe of the main building, with an extract flue through the roof.

The proposed development aims to provide improved working facilities for the business.

1.2 Project Directory

Client Inchcape Volkswagen Altrincham Road, Altrincham. WA14 4PJ

Architects Taylor Design Architects Ltd 30 Manchester Road, Wilmslow. SK9 1BG

Page 2 of 6 2.0 SITE CONTEXT

2.1 Location

The site is 416m2/0.042 ha and is located north of Altrincham town centre; the overall dealership site is 6312m2/0.63 ha.

2.2 Current Site Use

The site is part of the Inchcape Volkswagen Altrincham dealership and includes the existing building annexe that was previously used as a wash and valet bay.

2.3 Site Analysis

The site is bounded by the A56 Manchester Road to the west and the Altrincham Police Station to the North-East, with residential land and commercial units around it.

Site Boundaries

North: Residential land / Altrincham Police Station

South: Residential land / Sandiway Road

East: Commercial units and residential land

West: A56 Manchester Road

2.4 Site Access

The site has one site entrance/exit off and onto A56 Manchester Road and the proposal of this application will not change the current situation and will utilise the existing means of access to the site.

Page 3 of 6 2.4 Site Access Cont.

ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The site is very well connected as it’s only an eleven minute walk (0.6 miles) away from the on Stamford New Road, which is a consisting of a , rail station and a /Metrolink station.

Bus: The site benefits from having a bus stop on Oldfield Road which is a two minute walk away (0.1 miles) to the south-west of the site or a four minute walk (0.2 miles) to a stop located on B5164 Barrington Road to the east of the site, both of which link the site with the surrounding areas. It is also an eleven minute walk (0.6 miles) from the Altrincham Interchange bus station, with services operating to various locations.

Train/Metrolink: The site benefits from being less than a mile away from both Altrincham railway station (0.6 miles) and Navigation Road , which provide access to the site from many locations in the surrounding area. Metrolink services are also available at both of these stations, linking the site with even more areas.

CYCLE ACCESS: The site is within a 4 minute cycle ride from Altrincham town centre.

ACCESS BY PRIVATE CAR: The site is accessed through the existing site entrance, directly off A56 Manchester Road.

The location is well served as the A56 Manchester Road is connected to the M56 and M6 motorway networks and interconnecting arterial routes.

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS: The site is a 12 minute walk (0.6 miles) from either the Altrincham Interchange or Navigation Road train and metrolink station. Pavements running along Barrington Road, Manchester Road, Wellington Road and Gladstone Road serve the site for pedestrians and lead to the site entrance.

3.0 PROPOSED SCHEME

3.1 Scheme Requirements

Bus stops near the site The purpose of this application is to provide additional facilities for the business in the form of a spray booth.

Page 4 of 6 3.0 PROPOSED SCHEME

3.2 Space Planning

The spray booth will be located within the existing annexe building that was previously used as a wash and valeting area. The proposal consists of the car spray booth itself, a paint mixing/compressor room and an extract flue. The flue will rise up externally through the existing building’s roof.

3.3 Scale & Appearance

The following should be read in conjunction with this statement: the Existing and Proposed Floor Plan drawing TD5997_200_P2 and the Existing and Proposed Elevations drawing TD5997_301_P2.

The new spray booth will not be customer facing; it will be located in the existing building and will not impact on any surrounding buildings or structures. The only visible element externally will be the extract flue.

3.4 Materials

The proposed new spray booth will be constructed using double skinned insulated panels. It will not be customer facing and will be located in the existing building. As such, it is proposed that the booth is finished with a white PPC finish; the external flue will be natural finished galvanised steel.

4.0 ACCESSIBILITY

4.1 Access

The proposal will not change the current situation and will utilise the existing means of access to the site and the spray booth will only be used by staff familiar with the site layout. Access in to the spray booth is via level access for both vehicles and for staff members that will be working using the facility.

Page 5 of 6 4.0 ACCESSIBILITY

4.2 Lighting

A state-of-the-art LED lighting system will be specifically used in the spray booths. These LED lights are the very highest standards required in the automotive refinishing sector. High-level light pods are angled to reduce glare and shadowing that gives illumination levels in excess of +1800 lux to provide a colour temperature and unrivalled lighting quality when colour matching.

These LEDs consume 50% less energy than conventional tubes with an equivalent light output and operate via an external low voltage driver at 36VDC. The lighting is fitted with a hi-tech laser-etched ‘Luminit’ film, which removes the visual appearance of each individual LED and created a flat panel of light. The light pods are finished with a frameless toughened glass cover and intumescent seal to separate electronics from the booth atmosphere.

4.3 Security

Suitable security is provided as the spray booth will be located within the existing building. Lighting from both the existing building and the site will also contribute towards site security and help prevent crime, by promoting natural surveillance.

5.0 CONCLUSION

This statement demonstrates that the proposed installation of a new vehicle spray booth within the existing wash annexe building is the result of careful consideration and responds to the requirements of the business.

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