East Gomeldon Road, Gomeldon
Mr Pool Design & Access Statement P18-004 January 2018 East Gomeldon Road, Gomeldon
Proposed new dwelling at : East Gomeldon Road, West Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4 6LS
Client: Mr Pool Design & Access Statement
January 2018 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Site Location
SITE LOCATION N The site is located in an area known as the Gomeldons in the valley of the River Bourne in Wiltshire, within the civil parish of Idmiston. Dating back to medieval times the Gomeldons is made up of three parts, Gomeldon, East Gomeldon and West *RPHOGRQ*RPHOGRQDQG(DVW*RPHOGRQDUHLGHQWLÀHGDV small villages with settlements running along the main roads, IDMINSTON however West Gomeldon is seen as being more rural and is QRWGHÀQHGDVDYLOODJH
The A338 lies to the west and south west of Gomeldon and PORTON provides easy access to Salisbury located 5 miles south west of the site. The A30/A343 to Andover is south of the site. There is no train station but the railway line from Salisbury to Andover runs through the village, separating Gomeldon from East GOMELDON Gomeldon.
PROPOSAL OUTLINE
The proposal is to form 1no. new dwelling on the site with the objective to:
- Provide a new family home in the village - Improve the and enhance appeal of the village by OLD SARUM transforming an unused and scruffy site.
WINTERSLOW
PITTON
SALISBURY 1.0 Introduction 1.2 Site Description
SITE DESCRIPTION A338 TO PORTON N The site is located in West Gomeldon at the junction of East gomeldon Road and Gomeldon Road. Although the site currently has no use, the surrounding area is predominantly residential in nature with a mixture of housing types, ranging from one to two storey dwellings.
GOMELDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
EAST GOMELDON
WEST GOMELDON GOMELDON
A338
WINTERBOURNE GUNNER 1.0 Introduction 1.3 Key Site Views
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PLANNING HISTORY WILTSHIRE CORE STRATEGY place through drawing on the local context and being complimentary to the locality. S/2004/0421 REFUSED CP01: SETTLEMENT STRATEGY Two dwellings with garage Development at Large and Small Villages will be limited to that CORE POLICY 58: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT needed to help meet the housing needs of settlements and Development should protect, conserve and where possible 17/00965/FUL WITHDRAWN to improve employment opportunities, services and facilities. enhance the historic environment. Erection of two dwellings and garages and construction of a drop off car park from Primary School CP02: DELIVERY STRATEGY CORE POLICY 61: TRANSPORT & NEW DEVELOPMENT Proposals for development at the Small Villages will be As part of a required transport assessment, the following must supported where they seek to meet housing needs of be demonstrated: POLICY BACKGROUND settlements or provide employment, services and facilities i. That consideration has been given to the needs of all provided the development: NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK transport users (where relevant). i) Respects the existing character and form of the settlement ii. That the proposal is capable of being served by safe ii) Does not elongate the village or impose development in access to the highway network SUSTAINABLE DESIGN sensitive landscape areas, and The proposed development is sustainable as it delivers the iii) Does not consolidate an existing sporadic loose knit areas IROORZLQJHFRQRPLFVRFLDODQGHQYLURQPHQWDOEHQHÀWV IDMISTON PARISH COUNCIL NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN of development related to the settlement. Economic Role P3: FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS CORE POLICY 44: RURAL EXCEPTIONS SITES • New housing to underpin existing and support new Any future development on, or close to, the periphery of Exception to policy allows housing for local need to be economic activity; the villages should have regard for the need to minimise the permitted, solely for affordable housing, provided that: visual impact on the village edges. Field edge hedgerows • Increased spending by residents within the local area; i. The proposal has clear support from the local community • Provision of housing in an area with good public and trees should be retained, and where necessary, screen LL 7KH KRXVLQJ LV EHLQJ GHOLYHUHG WR PHHW DQ LGHQWLÀHG DQG planting incorporated to soften the built form. transport links; genuine local need • Use of a site highlighted as for development in the iii. The proposal is within, adjoining or well related to the existing P4: MAINTAINING THE RURAL FEEL Idmiston Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan. settlement To secure the rural feel of our environment, all new iv. Environmental and landscape considerations will not be Social Role compromised development proposals will be required to incorporate a • New family home close to the local primary school; v. The proposal consists of 10 dwellings or fewer landscaping scheme, which provides for the planting of • Enhancement of the rural character of the area by vi. Employment and services are accessible from the site appropriate trees and shrubs, as both a boundary treatment transforming an existing untidy prominent site; vii. Its scale and type is appropriate and as an integral design component in the layout of the site. • Access to good public transport links; CORE POLICY 45: MEETING WILTSHIRE’S HOUSING NEEDS P5: PROTECT CHARACTER & HERITAGE Environmental Role New housing must be well designed to address local housing Any future development of potential sites should be located • High quality design that reinforces local character and need. and designed in a way that precludes building on the skyline, distinctiveness; when seen from within the villages. • Use of sustainable materials where possible; CORE POLICY 50: BIODIVERSITY AND GEODIVERSITY • Reduced impact on the environment through use of All development should seek opportunities to enhance P17: DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA HIÀFLHQW HQHUJ\ VDYLQJ PHDVXUHV DQG KLJK OHYHOV RI biodiversity. Any developments in the villages will need to meet all of the insulation. following criteria: CORE POLICY 51: LANDSCAPE - be well related to the existing village envelope, Development should protect, conserve and where possible - be of modest scale and not exceed ten dwellings enhance landscape character. UHÁHFWWKHFKDUDFWHUDQGYDULHW\RIWKHH[LVWLQJVHWWOHPHQW pattern in the villages CORE POLICY 57: ENSURING HIGH QUALITY DESIGN - follow the lines of the contours on sloping sites to ensure a A high standard of design is required in all new developments. EHWWHUÀWZLWKWKHH[LVWLQJODQGIRUP Development is expected to create a strong sense of 1.0 Introduction 1.4.2 Planning Context
CONCLUSIONS • Though outside of the settlement boundary, the site be screened from the surrounding roads through the use KDVEHHQLGHQWLÀHGLQWKH,GPLVWRQ3DULVK&RXQFLO3DULVK of trees and 1.8m tall native hedgerow. CP51, CP57, P3, Council (labelled G1 on the adjacent map) as being a P4, P5, P17 potential development site in the parish. CP01, CP02 • The site is located close to the Medieval village of • The Idmiston Parish Council carried out a survey that Gomeldon. A desk-based assessment of the site and highlighted the following: surrounding areas has been carried out by Dr Andy - 78% of respondents to the Parish Council survey want Russell from the Southampton Archaeology Unit which new homes in Gomeldon. KDVLGHQWLÀHGWKHDUFKDHRORJLFDOSRWHQWLDOWREHKLJK$ - 85% want small development sites of 10 dwellings or mitigation strategy is included within this report. CP58 less. • Gomeldon Primary School is 60m from the site meaning VXSSRUWWKHUHOHDVHRIVRPHJUHHQÀHOGVLWHV families who live in the proposed dwellings are within easy CP01, CP02, CP45 walking distance to the school. CP61 • The local schools are expanding and already 70% of • The proposed dewelling is located a short walking pupils attending Gomeldon Primary School live outside distance from a number of bus stops providing transport of the parish and have to use cars to get to school. This into places such as Salisbury and Andover where there LGHQWLÀHVWKHQHHGIRUPRUHIDPLO\KRPHVLQ*RPHOGRQ are connections to the rail network. CP61 CP01, CP45, CP57 • A transport statement prepared by DMMason Engineering • The proposed dwelling will incorporate a number of Consultants states the existing site entrance is suitable for features which will allow for a good environmental the proposal CP61 performance. CP57. These will include: - high levels of insulation TXDOLW\ZLQGRZVDQGURRÁLJKWVZLWKJRRG89DOXHV - log-burning stoves in the living rooms - high performance combi boilers • The proposed dwelling has bedrooms located on the entrance level. Though envisaged as a family home adaptation over time is possible to address the needs of the inhabitants as they age and provide opportunity for those less ambulant to be cared for. CP45, CP57 • An Ecological Survey has been carried out to accompany this application. Within the report a number of recommendations were made on how the biodiversity of the site could be enhanced through the introduction of native hedgerows and wildlife friendly trees and vegetation. These have been incorporated in the scheme. CP50, P3, P4 • The development ensures the retentions of the more rural feel of West Gomeldon through the use of planting and soft landscaping to site boundaries. CP51, CP57, P3, P4 • The fall of the site, teamed with the 1 1/2 storey chalet style of the dwelling ensures the impact on skyline is minimal. The dwellings and their amenity spaces will also Taken from the Idmiston Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan - site (G1) ringed in red 2.0 Strategic Context 2.1 Key Landmarks
Key N 01 Gomeldon County Primary School 01
02 Riverside Cat Hotel
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08 Harvey Farm
09 Winterbourne Earls Church of England 04 05 10 Winterbourne Earls C of E Primary School 11 National Trust - Figsbury Ring 08 06 07
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VEHICULAR N Located north of Salisbury, the site has quick and easy access to the city centre. A number of main roads are within a short distance from the site, such as the A338 for Salisbury/ East Gomeldon Road Bournemouth, A30/A343 for Andover.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT 5 minute walk
Bus route 66 links Gomeldon to Salisbury city centre. From here the bus links to Bournemouth, Blandford and Southampton to A338 the south, and Devizes, Swindon and Andover to the north. There is a bus stop located close to the site on Gomeldon 10 minute walk Road. The bus also goes direct to Salisbury train station, which has direct links to London, Exeter, Cardiff and Brighton.
PEDESTRIAN
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Bus Stops A30 3.0 Site Context 3.1 Site Access
VEHICULAR N Gomeldon Road is the main access road through the village, linking to the A338. All other roads are residential roads, so are not considered to be primary vehicular routes.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The closest bus stop is across from the site on Gomeldon Road. Route 66 allows for quick and easy access into Salisbury city centre.
GOMELDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Primary Vehicular Route
Secondary Vehicular Route
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Bus Stop 3.0 Site Context 3.2 Existing Site Plan
The site has a area of 1966 sqm and is currently unused and overgrown with vegetation.
Stonehill Narooma Corris House
GOMELDON ROAD
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GOMELDON ROAD 3.0 Site Context 3.4 Existing Site Photographs
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BARCLAY + PHILLIPS PROJECTS
Barclay+Phillips have a wealth of experience over the last 30 years building new dwellings in and around Wiltshire and Hampshire. The following images are precedent of previous works to illustrate some of the ideas explored in our proposals.
The White House, Alderbury Ridgemount, Michelmersh
Roseacre, Kingsworthy Blackberry Lane, Four Marks
Sherwood Road, Chandler’s Ford 6SULQJÀHOG/DQGIRUG 5.0 Design Proposal 5.1 Proposal
PROPOSED DESIGN SUSTAINABILITY
The proposed dwelling has been developed in accordance Due to the withdrawal for the ‘Code for Sustainable Homes’ with the following principles: the requirement of CP 41 in the Wiltshire Core Strategy cannot be sustained. However, the proposed dwelling will • to be in keeping with and respectful of surrounding incorporate a number of features which will allow for a good properties; environmental performance. These will include: • to preserve and enhance the character of West Gomeldon; • high levels of insulation • to minimise visual impact when viewed from outside TXDOLW\ZLQGRZVDQGURRÁLJKWVZLWKJRRG89DOXHV the site by working with the levels on the site • log-burning stoves in the living rooms • high performance combi boiler The site is accessed from the existing site entrance and will open into a large driveway providing off road parking, alongside an attached double garage. Responding to the surrounding area and development patterns of the local vernacular, the BIODIVERSITY VLWH KDV EHHQ IRUPHG WR UHÁHFW WKH GZHOOLQJ DQG SORW VL]H of the area. The more rural feel of West Gomeldon will be A phase 1 survey was undertaken in August 2016 by David retained through the use of planting and soft landscaping to Leach Ecology which found no evidence of protected site boundaries species or habitats on the site, however, it was found that there is potential for nesting birds at the site perimeters. Within When viewed from the road the new dwelling takes on the the report created by David Leach a few recommendations appearance of chalet style house and has been located were made giving advice on how to help enhance the within the site to respond to the fall of the land to the south. biodiversity of the site. Bat and bird boxes will be introduced Taking advantage of the change in levels a Lower Ground to the proposed buildings on the site and soft landscaping Floor has been incorporated, invisible from the road, which LQFRUSRUDWLQJZLOGOLIHEHQHÀFLDOSODQWLQJLVDOVRSURSRVHG contains a large study space, snug and the Kitchen/Dining space which opens out onto the garden. HERITAGE CONSIDERATIONS Aesthetically the exterior of the dwelling has been designed to have a slightly contemporary take on a more traditional The site is located close to the Medieval village of Gomeldon. chalet style house, with traditional materials and timber A desk-based assessment of the site and surrounding areas framed porch off-set by the contemporary glazing features has been carried out by Dr Andy Russell from the Southampton to the rear. By forming bedroom spaces within the roof, the $UFKDHRORJ\ 8QLW ZKLFK KDV LGHQWLÀHG WKH DUFKDHRORJLFDO massing and ridge heights of the dwellings have been able to potential to be high. A mitigation strategy is included within be kept minimum, reducing the visual impact. this report.
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No objections have been raised previously by Highways. This drawing is copyright and is not to be reproduced. The contractor will be held responsible for the accuracy of works involving the setting out and checking of all dimensions on the drawing and on site. East Gomeldon Road Dimensions must not be scaled from this drawing.
Gomeldon Primary School Carlton House
Harambee
Stonehill Narooma Willow Croft Corris House St Hilda's
Woodacre
Stonehill Narooma Corris House
GOMELDON ROAD
Location Plan 1:1250 0510 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
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Site Plan 1:500 0 510152025 Planning
Proposed new dwelling at East Gomeldon Road, Existing Location Plan 1:1250 & Jan 2018 1:500 @A3 P18-004 Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4 6LS 02-02-001 Mr Pool LA 02-02-002 P18-004 Jan 2018 Dimensions must not be scaled from this drawing. and checking of all dimensions on the drawing site. LA 1:250 @A3 Planning
be held responsible for the accuracy of works involving setting out
This drawing is copyright and not to be reproduced. The contractor will GOMELDON ROAD GOMELDON 6 7 8 9 10 1112 12345 Proposed Site Plan 0 Existing Entrance Mr Pool Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4 6LS Proposed new dwelling at East Gomeldon Road, NORTH East Gomeldon Road This drawing is copyright and is not to be reproduced. The contractor will be held responsible for the accuracy of works involving the setting out and checking of all dimensions on the drawing and on site.
East Gomeldon Road Dimensions must not be scaled from this drawing. NORTH
Terrace Dining
Kitchen Living Snug W Study/ W Guest Bed Master Bed 2 Bed Entrance Hall
Ensuite Utility Bath
Lower Ground floor plan Utility
SCHEDULE OF ACCOMMODATION Garage Lower Ground 88sqm / 947sqft Ground Floor 83sqm/ 893sqft First Floor 33sqm/ 355sqft
Garage 30sqm/ 322sqft
NB areas taken from 1.5m, stairs and voids excluded Ground floor plan Planning
Proposed new dwelling at East Gomeldon Road, Proposed Floor Plans 1:100 @ A3 Jan 2018 P18-004 Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4 6LS 02-03-001 Mr Pool 0 12345 LA This drawing is copyright and is not to be reproduced. The contractor will be held responsible for the accuracy of works involving the setting out and checking of all dimensions on the drawing and on site.
East Gomeldon Road Dimensions must not be scaled from this drawing. NORTH 1.5m headroom 1.8m headroom
Bed 4
1.5m skilling
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Landing Shower
Bed 3 C W
First floor plan Roof plan Planning
Proposed new dwelling at East Gomeldon Road, Proposed Floor Plans 1:100 @ A3 Jan 2018 P18-004 Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4 6LS 02-03-002 Mr Pool 0 12345 LA This drawing is copyright and is not to be reproduced. The contractor will be held responsible for the accuracy of works involving the setting out and checking of all dimensions on the drawing and on site. East Gomeldon Road Dimensions must not be scaled from this drawing.
North Elevation
Planning
Proposed new dwelling at East Gomeldon Road, Proposed North Elevation 1:100 @ A3 Jan 2018 P18-004 Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4 6LS 02-05-001 Mr Pool 0 12345 LA This drawing is copyright and is not to be reproduced. The contractor will be held responsible for the accuracy of works involving the setting out and checking of all dimensions on the drawing and on site. East Gomeldon Road Dimensions must not be scaled from this drawing.
East Elevation
Planning
Proposed new dwelling at East Gomeldon Road, Proposed East Elevation 1:100 @ A3 Jan 2018 P18-004 Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4 6LS 02-05-002 Mr Pool 0 12345 LA This drawing is copyright and is not to be reproduced. The contractor will be held responsible for the accuracy of works involving the setting out and checking of all dimensions on the drawing and on site. East Gomeldon Road Dimensions must not be scaled from this drawing.
South Elevation
Planning
Proposed new dwelling at East Gomeldon Road, Proposed South Elevation 1:100 @ A3 Jan 2018 P18-004 Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4 6LS 02-05-003 Mr Pool 0 12345 LA This drawing is copyright and is not to be reproduced. The contractor will be held responsible for the accuracy of works involving the setting out and checking of all dimensions on the drawing and on site. East Gomeldon Road Dimensions must not be scaled from this drawing.
West Elevation
Planning
Proposed new dwelling at East Gomeldon Road, Proposed West Elevation 1:100 @ A3 Jan 2018 P18-004 Gomeldon, Salisbury, SP4 6LS 02-05-004 Mr Pool 0 12345 LA 5.0 Design Proposal 5.2 Sketch View 5.0 Design Proposal 5.3 Materials
Timber cladding Oak frame porch and grey *UH\URRÁLJKWV Clay tile roof Grey windows & doors Grey brick plinth Pale render entrance door CONTACT
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