PLANNING SUPPORTING DOCUMENT: HERITAGE STATEMENT

PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF BUNGALOW AND CONSTRUCTION OF 2 SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS. 42 QUICKLEY LANE,

Sarah Ross Chartered Architect RIBA [EDITE] LTD.

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REF: BET/42QL/20/PCA 1. HERITAGE ASSET

This document is to discuss the scope of extensions and alterations to an existing property at 42 Quickley Lane.

The development site is…

☐ A listed building ☐ A building of local interest ☐ A scheduled monument ☐ A site of archaeological interest ☒ Within a designated conservation area ☐ Within a registered historic park or garden ☐ Within a registered battlefield ☐ In the setting of/adjacent to one of the above ☐ A non-designated heritage asset

2. The Nature of the Asset

The house is a single storey bungalow accessed from Quickley Lane. There is a single vehicle, and pedestrian, access to the site to the left-hand site of the plot.

The bungalow has been altered with various extensions.

See planning history below:

PLANNING REF: DESCRIPTION STATUS 21/0002/FUL Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two detached Withdrawn dwellings including subdivision of site, alterations to access and associated landscaping 16/1886/TCA Conifer (T1) Reduce by 8-10 feet and shape remaining upper canopy Unknown to keep tree at a reasonable size Willow (T2) Reduce by 40% to bring canopy right back to a more manageable size to give more light and space, particularly for neighbour 15/0154/TCA Eucalyptus (T1) fell due to poor heath of tree - damage / decay on rear Unknown side of main stem Canopy very sparse indicating poor health and extensive cambium damage to rear side of main stem at base of tree (tension side)

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The house falls under the Estate Conservation Area Article 4 Direction. The architectural styling of this Metroland area is characterised in summary:

1. long, steeply pitched roofs 2. “Crows Feet” on the eaves 3. rendered walls with windows set high under eaves 4. occasional mirror decoration on the walls 5. bold chimneys 6. cottage doors with wrought-iron latches 7. decorations with famous Voysey heart motif 8. Porthole windows 9. widespread use of traditional materials including brick, clay, natural slate, cast-iron and timber 10. many detached houses set back behind attractive trees and substantial hedges 11. outstanding topography with houses arranged up and down steep hills 12. many attractive open spaces around detached houses with spectacular views to other parts of the conservation area.

The land that comprises the Chorleywood Station Estate conservation area was bought by James Beckley in 1894. Mr Beckley then divided the land into plots and sold it to local builders. Voysey who lived locally in Orchard House, acted as a consultant to the builders’ architects. Arts and Crafts design seen in Voysey houses was undoubtedly an influence and there are many Arts and Crafts features in the individual houses such as steep gables, protruding rafter feet, stained glass and round windows. This fact is noted and commented on later.

Station estate was so called following the advent of the steam railway when steam trains passed through Chorleywood. James Beckley, with considerable foresight, realised the potential of a good quality housing estate adjacent to Chorleywood Railway Station, when the was built in the late 1880s. He was conscious of the fact that many ordinary people who lived and worked in , might prefer to live in a semi rural environment and commute daily into the City.

The area is bounded on the north by the back of properties in Lower Road. Hole Farm to the west was developed during the Second World War, Quickley Lane to the east and Blacketts Wood to the South. Blacketts Farm is the oldest known Holding in the area dating back to 1239 and was developed in the Sixties as Dove Park. All these different estates are typical of their era and have their own characteristics, but the Chorleywood Station Estate is the oldest and most homogeneous.

19th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that this area was undeveloped until it was bought by James Beckley in 1894.

Station Estate comprises of 203 houses, only 40 of which have been added at a later date. This means that 80 percent are Victorian/Edwardian houses and therefore worthy of retention.

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3. The Extent of the Asset

Aerial Photography from google maps 2020

Quickley lane slopes downward toward the station (yellow arrow). The topography also slopes downwards in the orange arrow direction with Quickley Lane being lower than Berks Hill.

The property is located to the centre of the road length outlined in red above. It is one of the houses with the largest plots. Some of the trees reach nearly 20m in height and are protected by the conservation area boundary. The house name is Hazelmere.

4. The Significance of the Asset

Historic England’s “Conservation Principles” 2008.

1. The historic environment is a shared resource 2. Everyone should be able to participate in sustaining the historic environment 3. Understanding the significance of places is vital 4. Significant places should be managed to sustain their values 5. Decisions about change must be reasonable, transparent and consistent 6. Documenting and learning from decisions is essential

Architectural significance

One of the original houses built in Metroland. Styling is typical of the houses on the estate as previously discussed.

Age of dwelling

Most likely built circa 1950s – you can see the outline of the building in the 1961 map below:

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MAP - 1900

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MAP – 1913

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MAP – 1914

MAP - 1961

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MAP - 1985

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48 Quickley Lane to 44 Quickley Lane 42 Quickley Lane 40 Quickley Lane 38 Quickley Lane

STREETSCENE

All the houses are a mix of textured painted render and brickwork. Plain clay tiles or slates to the roofs and white framed timber windows. The two bungalows to the centre of heritage houses are not an asset to the road.

5. THE IMPACT ON THE ASSET

Please describe the impact the proposals will have on the significance of the asset or its setting. This may include example loss or concealment of key features or historic fabric, blocking key views, impact on relationships between buildings etc.

The proposed works will involve the demolition of the existing bungalow. The bungalow is of poor construction and in a poor state of repair.

The plot is substantial in its width, and the siting of 2 semi-detached houses will allow two families to have access to the local area.

The landscaping works will allow access from the road to the houses separate driveways. There is relevelling work to the rear of the gardens for patio spaces.

6. PRESERVE, ENHANCE & MITIGATE

We view the removal of the bungalow and construction of 2 houses in a style sympathetic to the conservation area to be an enhancement of the current situation.

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