Sherfield School
Design and Access Statement
May 2018
Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, Hampshire RG27 0HU
Project no: AI-2250 Status: Planning 2
Contents
1.0 Introduction p3
2.0 Context p4
2.1 Context Overview p5
2.2 Site History p6
2.3 Site Development p7
2.4 Local Conservation and Character p8
2.5 Existing Site p9
2.6 Site Photographs p10-11
2.7 Existing Buildings p12
3.0 Design Proposal p13
3.1 Design Overview p14
3.2 Proposed Site Plan p15
3.3 Layout p16-20
3.4 Form and Scale p21-22
3.5 Material Precedents p23
3.6 Appearance p24-28
4.0 Access p29
4.1 Proposed Access Strategy p30-31
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1.0
Introduction
This Design and Access Statement has been prepared by Summary of Development Architecture Initiative on behalf of Sherfield School for the improvement and extension of the school’s science, dining and Total demolition works: performing arts facilities. The intent is to provide enhanced and 614m2 (existing science blocks and partial dining hall) improved facilities for a growing school population and to offer contemporary, high-quality teaching and activity spaces for a Proposed GIA: modern independent school. Dining hall Extension: 95m2 Science Building: 595m2 The development comprises of the demolition of three Performing Arts Building: 974m2 outbuildings to provide for a new two storey Science building and part two/part three storey Performing Arts Building. The Proposed GEA: proposal also includes the construction of a single storey Dining hall Extension: 97m2 extension to the schools dining hall. Science Building: 636m2 Performing Arts Building: 1,111m2 The new Science and Performing Arts buildings will be coupled Total GEA: 1,844m2 with a new outdoor landscaped space to tie the proposed buildings in with the existing school site.
Similarly, the Dining hall extension is coupled with an improved external landscape, accommodating an increase dining capacity and improving the appearance of the existing school extension within the school site.
This design and access statement should be read in conjunction with the application form, planning statement and other documents and drawings submitted as part of the full planning application.
The application address is : Sherfield School, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0HU
Site Application area is 0.38 hectares 4
2.0 Context
The site, under operation as a school, has seen significant development and extension. The current accommodation is located across the school site in several buildings, which range from the mid-nineteenth century manor house to later modern additions.
The main building, Buckfield House, is Grade II Listed and enjoys a prominent central position on site. Linking extensions to both wings connect the school house to the prep, drama and sixth-form departments. The Courtyard building appears to be of historic style and compliments Buckfield House.
Later additions to the school have been of a varied quality, with some less then sympathetic to the Grade II Listed Buckfield House. The existing building, along with proposal, have been assessed with respect to their contribution tot he sites heritage, refer to Heritage Statement accompanying this application.
The most recent addition to the school site is one ‘wing’ of the consented boarding accommodation block, which occupies a location to the north of the site.
Image: Aerial view of Sherfield School Site 5
2.1 TOWARDS SHERFIELD ON LODDON Context Overview 1 2 3 4 SHERFIELD READING RD ON LODDON CONSERVATION AREA
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The full school site is approximately 30.8Ha and is comprised of a cluster of buildings including a Grade II listed Victorian School building alongside a number of later additions providing additional teaching blocks, boarding houses and support spaces.
The site includes large areas of open green spaces including the ancient NORTHERN WOODLAND woodland known as Buckfield Copse which is a Nature Conservation Site of Importance, as well as the Northern Woodland which is considered of high arboricultural and ecological value.
NEW NORTH DR The areas surrounding the site are primarily open fields, agricultural land and a golf course. There is a collection of buildings to the north of the site including residential properties varying from two to four storeys.
The site is not located within a conservation area, however it is directly adjacent SOUTH DRIVE to the Sherfield On Loddon conservation area to the north.
The site is accessed via South Drive from the A33, with all vehicles existing from North Drive to Wildmoor Lane. MUGA PITCHES A33 PLANNING REFERENCE:
The application area is 0.38ha in total. 17/02248/FUL
BUCKFIELD COPSE
TOWARDS BASINGSTOKE TOWN CENTRE
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1 Listed building - ‘‘Ye Old Winton Cottage” Application Boundaries
2 New visitor car parking School Site Boundary 6 5 3 Listed building - Sherfield School (grade II listed) Area designated for All Weather MUGA
4 Listed building (outside site ownership) Northern Woodland Boundary
5 Buckfield Copse - ancient woodland listed as a Biodiversity Action Ancient Listed Woodland
Plan priority habitat Public Right of Way
6 Listed building - two storey detached house “Sanguillo Cottage”
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2.2 Site History
Buckfield House is a grade II listed Victorian Manor house built in 1870. The building was first constructed to replace the Tudor built Archer Lodge, which burnt down in the same location. The building was later extended in 1897 and became know as Sherfield Manor.
The photo above shows Buckfield House, taken from The historical maps on this page show the changes to the land in and the grounds leading up to the entrance around Sherfield Manor from 1870 up to the 1960’s. It is clear to see that the building has undergone gradual development and expansion throughout the years, particularly after becoming a school, but in spite of Aug 2015: May 1988: March 1989: Jan 2010: this Sherfield Manor (Buckfields House) has remained the most significant Feb 1998: Erection of two storey boarding Erection of laboratory Erection of sports Erection of 2 storey Erection of sixth form block accommodation serving 60 building on the site. building hall and changing extension to Old Lydney building bedrooms
The timeline outlines how the school has expanded over the past 30 years, in order to help improve the schools facilities and help accommodate the influx in students. Prior to this, expansion between 1947 and 1968 can be seen as evident on on OS maps from 1910 (prior to use as a school) and 1947: Oct 1991: Dec 2011: Jan 2018: 1960 (functioning as an expanding school). Site becomes school and a Erection of music and Erection of dining Change of use from number of education buildings are drama block hall extension to agricultural land to MUGA constructed between 1947-1968 Buckfield House pitch In 2004, Sherfield Manor was designated and the school and Sherfield Timeline of latest developments to Sherfield School School was established. A series of extensions and construction of additional buildings to add to the school accommodation.
1870s Map 1910s Map 1960s Map 1910s 1870s 1960s
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School ownership boundary
Site application boundaries
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2.3
WILDMOOR LN Site Development
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The school site has undergone a number of changes over time since it was established in 1947 as a girls boarding school. The construction of these developments, range from the late 19th to 21st century, showing the school’s growth and need to expand.
19th-Century Construction The site is thought to have been occupied since the 12th century, although, the present Sherfield Manor was erected at Buckfield House in 1864. It was at this time that the gardens were re-landscaped as a setting for the dwelling. Between 1896 and 1899 the manor was significantly remodelled.
20th-Century Construction After being used as a nurses’ home during WW2, Buckfield house was sold, becoming a girls school, North Foreland Lodge School. Between 1947 and 1968 a number of additions were made to function as a school. The formal additions following the continued expansion are listed below.
1988 - Erection of Laboratory Building 1989 - Erection of sports Hall & Changing accommodation SOUTH DR 1998 - Erection of Music and Drama Block
21st-Century Construction A33 In 2004 following designation of Sherfield Manor, the school was sold to become Sherfield School. A number of additions were required to bring the school in to contemporary education. FUTURE MUGA PITCHES
PLANNING REFERENCE: 2010 - Erection of 2 storey extension to old Lydney Building 2011 - Erection of Dining Hall & Extension to Buckfield House 17/02248/FUL 2015 - Erection of two storey boarding accommodation 2018 -Change of use from agricultural land to MUGA pitches
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Identified Listed or historic Building (Late 19th century)
20th-century construction
21st century construction
Application Boundaries
School Site Boundary
Existing Entrances to site
Existing Trees on Site
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2.4 2 Local Conservation & 1 Character
4 Local Character The Sherfield on Loddon Conservation Area was first designated in 1981 by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in recognition of the special architectural and historic interest of the village. 5
3 The conservation appraisal of the Shefield on Loddon Conservation area attributes the name to its original meaning as ‘bright open land’. The prevalent material usage in the conservation zone is red brick, in flemish and
A 33 english bond, with red clay tiles, slate and thatch roofing. This prevalence of these architectural elements can be seen in the buildings of significance.
The area outlined therefore ensures that those elements that form its particular character or appearance should be preserved or enhanced, especially when considering planning applications.
The school site is not located within the Sherfield on Loddon Conservation Area, however it is directly adjacent. Although to school does not sit within the conservation area, consideration has been given to ensure that the proposal seeks to improve and relate to its local setting.
Sherfield on Loddon conservation area map
Buildings of significance in the local context
1. Longbridge Mill, 15th - 16th century building 2. 2.Flood Farm pillbox dating back to wartime era 3. The Old Rectory - listed building 4. White hart public house, locally listed building 5. Sherfield on Loddon village hall, locally listed building
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Sherfield on Loddon Conservation Area
Notable buildings, walls or railings
Listed buildings, walls or railings 1 2 3 4 5 School Site Boundary
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