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Zone: Conservation Area Location: West Street Description of the Photograghs Observations/Comments Design Principle area/building/view. Alleyway runs between two high Alleyways such as these allow residents Alleyways linking one limestone boundary walls linking access parts of the town that they would street/area to another must West Street to South Road. never normally see providing views be preserved and across back gardens with their long lines encouraged. of parallel stone boundary walls and even glimpses of the water meadows beyond contrasting with tight form and hard surfaces of the townscape and adding interest and mystery.

Carriage entrance at the Ship Inn, Frequent carriage entrances, backyards Alleyways linking one West Street and hidden gardens add interest, street/area to another must spaciousness and mystery to the be preserved and enclosed townscape and offer glimpses encouraged and open of countryside beyond contrasting with spaces retained. tight form and hard surfaces of the

townscape. View from West Street along This view of countryside beyond the Open views providing a Stoke Doyle Road. Fields, bridge tight urban streetscape gives a sense of sense of space. and trees are visible from this space and connects the town with the spot. countryside.

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Zone: Conservation Area Location: Market Place The roadway and pavement are It is a pleasant, vibrant space right at the The predominance of shops enclosed by beautiful historic heart of the community. Its situation in the town centre should buildings, punctuated by two nestled amongst historic buildings makes be preserved to avoid deciduous trees. It has been used it a pleasant place to shop and socialise. undermining the shopping for weekly and monthly markets The fact that it is amongst the majority patterns and to preserve for years. of everyday shops also encourages the historic use and

residents into the centre maintaining the importance of this part of community feel of the town. the town.

Zone: Conservation Area Location: New Street New Street Memorial. Street populated with very historic Open spaces and design important buildings in local limestone. materials. The wide road space around the memorial creates a pleasant, spacious, community feel.

New Street view of Oundle Oundle School Gardens are always well Views of open spaces School’s Great Hall and Gardens. kept and together with the historic should enhance public open buildings add a formal atmosphere to spaces. the town centre. High and low limestone boundary walls add shape and cohesiveness to the streetscape.

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New Street Characteristic limestone boundary walls Boundary treatment should open out onto beautiful manicured take the context of the lawns of Chapel Lawns and Holme Close character of Oundle into making a very pleasing contrast. consideration.

High and low limestone Boundary walls add shape and cohesiveness to the streetscape.

New Street St Peter’s Church The churchyard of St Peter’s Church is a Pathways should be pleasing contrast with the tight urban designed with the context streetscape with its tranquillity and is of the environment in mind. notable for its mature trees, high limestone walls and pleasant pathways constructed in soft materials that blend

easily with the surroundings. Trees at entrance to St Peter’s Characteristic statement Scots Pine trees Statement plants at the Church on New Street. at the New Street entrance create a entrance to important natural gateway and enhance the sense places. of arrival.

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Zone: Conservation Area Location: South Road Grass with trees and hedging on These fields have been used by more Open Spaces used for sports three boundaries and stone wall than 100 children of Oundle Junior and/recreational use of the along the roadside boundary. Football club at least twice a week for six town are important and years. The club has grown from 75 to should not be lost. over 250 players in the last five years. There is a requirement for more public space for sport/recreation in Oundle.

Zone: Conservation Area Location: North Street View of St Peter’s Church from The spire of St Peters Church is a local Where there is an North Street landmark and views of it give the resident important view of St Peter’s their bearings and should be preserved. Church or prominent important buildings, long distance or within the town, no development should obscure it.

Zone: Conservation Area Location: Mill Road Views of River Nene East and Stunning views of the river and its banks Public views and access to West from Mill Road Bridge. of hedges and trees teeming with views of river frontage wildlife can be seen when crossing Mill should be preserved. Design Road bridge on foot and by car. of access routes should take Beautiful views of the wild landscape of the context of Oundle into the river bank are an important aspect of consideration and the users the character of the town and must be (pedestrians and cyclists) preserved.

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Zone: Conservation Area Location: Benefield Road Grass verges and pathways along A good example of wide, grass verges Grass verges and pathways Benefield Road. providing a safer, more pleasing along Benefield Road. environment to walk along. These particular verges would benefit from an avenue of native trees to soften the hard landscaping and absorb sound and pollution as is found on most of the other roads approaching the town.

Long distance view of Miller’s An excellent example of beautiful long Boundary treatments Field and countryside beyond, distance views that provide the benefits should be considered to visible from Benefield Road. as outlined in the Design Statement protect long distance views Guidelines. visible from within the This is a potential view corridor which town. would provide the benefits as described Where an open space in the town design principles. allows further long distance views, consideration should be given to the protection of the view and what it adds to the area.

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Zone: Conservation Area Location: Glapthorn Road Avenue of lime trees looking up This is an excellent example of a away from town centre. characteristic avenue of trees sited along one of the main arterial roads of the town enhancing the sense of arrival and also advantages as detailed in Town Design Principles.

Glapthorn Road view of Holme The view of the sports fields themselves Where an open space Close sports field. also provide an attractive ‘green lung’, allows further long distance adds to the spacious feel and the beauty views, consideration should of the town. be given to the protection of the views. This space provides a view corridor

which is important for reasons explained No building or part thereof in the design principles. should block a view corridor. Glapthorn Road view of Holme The wrought iron fencing allows the Low fencing/hedging should Close sports fields and public stunning views of the trees and allow long distance views countryside beyond. fields beyond the town connecting the from within the town. two and giving a feeling of spaciousness. Views of private open spaces should enhance public open spaces

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Glapthorn Road view of Chapel Views of these magnificent landscaped Public access to view the Gardens wrapping around Yarrow gardens with their manicured lawns, Oundle School’s stunning Gallery, old Launderies and shrubberies and mature trees provide a green, open spaces should School Chapel. Mainly lawn with welcome contrast to the tight urban be considered when meandering gravel paths running form of the town centre. They add designing boundary through with interspersed trees. character and spaciousness to the zone treatments. Pathways meandering through

manicured lawns give a sense of journey Views of private open and relaxed feeling to the design of open spaces should enhance spaces. The low hedging and wrought public open spaces iron gates allow the public stunning views across to the Yarrow Gallery and Chapel beyond as well as providing benefits as detailed in the Town Design Principles.

Zone: 2 Location: Benefield Road Benefield Road Allotments. These allotments are very well kept and Where allotments are sited frequently used. In fact, there is a huge boundary treatments and demand for spaces. They add interest to design should encourage the street scene and more visibility visibility by the public. would improve the Benefield Road appearance for example by a pathway

running through connecting Benefield Road and the Wentworth Drive Estate?

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Benefield Road Millers Field. This attractive sloping field provides Where an open space Privately owned grass field that attractive contrast to the hard allows further long distance slopes southwards. landscaping of Benefield Road and also views, consideration should allows beautiful long distance views of be given to the protection Stoke Doyle Bridge and countryside of the view and what it adds beyond providing the benefits as to the area. outlined in the Design Statement Guidelines.

Benefield Road grass verges and This is a great example of a pleasant trees near junction with Pexley footpath arrangement where the Court. footpath runs along the inside of and through grass verges punctuated by trees on the road side. Grass verges with trees lining the roads such as these are desirable for reasons set out on the Design Statement Principles on grass verges and tree-lined avenues.

Prince William Drive grass verges These grass verges are important at junction with Benefield Road. because of the reasons set out in the Design Statement Principles. This particular junction could be improved with the addition of some native trees.

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Benefield Road views of Oundle Barrier allows public views of the green Consideration should be School’s rubgy pitches. space which contrasts with the rugged given to the importance of countryside beyond and around. the view for the town and the whole context of Oundle when designing boundary treatments.

Benefield Road public footpath Links from the town to the countryside There should be access that leads to stream and fields are an important characteristic of the points and interconnecting behind Wakerley Close Estate town because they offer a welcome pathways to the countryside break from the hard enclosed landscape wherever possible. of the townscape and connect the town to the countryside. The design of access points to footpaths: paths, stiles and alleyways should take into consideration the context of Oundle and the needs of the residents. Boundary treatments should also take into consideration the context of Oundle and whether the view visible from the public space is important or not. See Design Statement Principles for details.

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Zone: 2 Location: Clifton Drive Long distance view of St Peter’s The majestic spire of St Peters Church is Views of St Peters Church Church spire. a local landmark and preserves the Spire are highly valued and orientation and the sense of place. should be preserved and maximised where possible.

Clifton Drive view of Heron Views of woodland are very important Views of and access to Rogers Wood. for reasons outlined in the Design views of woodland should statement Guidelines and should be be preserved and preserved. encouraged.

Clifton Drive street view Houses on this street are set far back Private space should from the road giving a feeling of enhance public space, spaciousness. where possible.

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Zone: 2 Location: Wakerley Close Wakerley Close play area. Grass This attractive play area space is dotted Where an open space area with several pieces of play with deciduous trees around its allows further long distance equipment bordered by iron boundary providing height, interest and views, consideration should fence and occasional trees. colour. be given to the protection of the view and what it adds This recreational space provides both to the area. sun and shade. Recreational spaces should

encourage passive and active recreation. Its position allows long distance views Recreational spaces should across the fields. This is also a good provide access to both sun example of a view corridor. View and shade. corridors are desirable because of the reasons set out in the Design Statement No building or portion Principles. thereof should block a view corridor.

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Wakerley Close trees, pathway This is an excellent example of an and grass verges in front of arrangement of grass verges, pathways, houses. trees and fencing in front of housing for reasons explained in the town design principles.

The paved pathways are also attractive and add to the appeal.

The fencing around the perimeter provides spatial definition. Wakerley Close long distance This is an excellent example of how view of fields and hills to the access to beautiful long distance views south. can enhance a built up area in ways described in the Town Design Principles.

Zone: 2 Location: Stoke Doyle Road Stoke Doyle Road beautiful long Attractive low limestone wall allows Where views are important distance view across meadows views across the meadows. boundary treatment should south towards the river. allow visibility for the public

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Stoke Doyle road view of private Green spaces like this that sit within the Where views are important fields nestling amongst the town are important because of the boundary treatment should buildings. reasons outlined in the Design allow visibility for the Statement Principles for views within the public. town.

Stoke Doyle Road view of bridge. This is a pleasant gateway into the town and should be preserved in its appearance.

Zone: 2 Location: Mill Road Views of River Nene East and Stunning views of the river and its banks Public views and access to West from Mill Road Bridge of hedges and trees teeming with views of river frontage wildlife can be seen when crossing Mill should be preserved. Road bridge on foot and by car. Beautiful views of the wild landscape of the river bank are an important aspect of the character of the town and must be preserved.

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Zone: 4 Location: Glapthorn Road Important long distance view Tansor church and village is visible as from the top of Glapthorn Road well as further fields beyond. across the fields over towards Cotterstock and Tansor.

Glapthorn Road verges This is a great example of a pleasant footpath arrangement where the footpath runs along the inside of and through grass verges punctuated by trees on the road side. Grass verges with trees lining the roads such as these are desirable because of the reasons set out in the Design Statement Principals on tree-lined avenues and grass verges and pathways. Zone: 4 Location: Hillfield Road Indigenous trees run along This is an excellent example of a All planting should be Hillfield Road and along pathway footpath design where the footpath runs indigenous and within the and grass verge that travels along the inside of grass verges context of Oundle and the through the estate up to green punctuated by an avenue of indigenous site itself. See Design space at the top of the hill. trees on the road side. Grass verges Statement Principles for with trees lining the roads such as these planting.

are desirable because of reasons detailed in the Design Statement Pathways should lie Principles for grass verges and tree-lined between tree planted grass avenues. verges and buildings as

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This is also a good example of a view much as is possible. corridor. View corridors are desirable because of the reasons set out in the No building or portion Design Statement Principles. thereof should block a view corridor. Large green space bordered by This space is large and rectangular Any recreational, green, houses on three sides and allowing for active recreation open space should be planted with grass and some It could be improved with planting of designed for passive and trees. shrubs, further trees and the addition of active recreation and with furniture to add interest encouraging the context of Oundle and passive recreation. the users in mind.ie

A) Is of a reasonable This space allows for view across the size fields to the west of the estate. B) Is not close to busy roads. C) Includes innovative planting of indigenous shrubs and trees to provide a pleasant place to be for residents. D) Planting should be planned to allow for the possible maintenance. ie if minimal maintenance is available planting should prevent

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brambles and weeds growing. Etc.

Where an open space allows further long distance views, consideration should be given to the protection of the view and what it adds to the area. Creed Road play area surrounded More dynamic play equipment, seating Children’s play areas should by metal fence. Includes play for adults and more planting would be thought out carefully equipment and grass areas. maximise the appeal of the space. considering the context of Oundle and users needs.

Zone: 4 Location: Wentworth Drive Large grass verge at entrance to Grass verges provide advantages as Consideration should be Rockingham Hills Estate planted outlined in the Design Statement given to the context of with Scots Pines. Principles. Oundle when designing The Scots Pines provide a natural grass verges. Planting with gateway, add a sense of arrival, are native trees, such as Scots evergreen so add interest during winter Pines, at their entrance to a and don’t drop their leaves. They are tall main road. See Design enough not to shield the light from Statement Principles for surrounding houses. details on planting.

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Rockingham Hills. This area has broad paths and road ways Consideration should be giving a sense of space and an attractive, given to the context of spacious street view. Oundle when designing roadways and streetscapes.

Rockingham Hills Verge within Attractive, grass verge planted with the estate. indigenous trees shields further houses and breaks up the hard surfaces, although the pathway might be better through the grass/planting.

Culme Close. View of agricultural Links from the town to the countryside There should be access fields beyond estate towards are an important characteristic of the points to the countryside Biggin Grange. town because they offer a welcome wherever possible. break from the hard enclosed landscape of the townscape. And connect the town The design of access points to the countryside. to footpaths: paths, stiles Open pathway and stile to public and alleyways should take footpath no. UF11 running from this site into consideration the to north of Biggin Grange. The low, context of Oundle and the open wooden fence allows views from needs of the residents. the estate and invites the walker on. Boundary treatments should also take into consideration the context of Oundle and whether the the view visible from the public space is important or not.

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See Design Statement Principles for details. Zone: 5 Location: Cotterstock Road Cotterstock Road verges/street Cotterstock Road has a wide road and view. pathways and grass verges as well as houses set well off the road. This is a preferable street arrangement for reasons set out in design principles. This street view could be improved with the

addition of avenues of indigenous trees. Zone: 5 Location: Glapthorn Road Important view of fields and trees This lovely view offers a welcome across to Cotterstock and Tansor contrast to the built up town villages from the top of environment. Glapthorn Road.

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New Road Pocket park The Pocket Park is a large, mainly grassed Open spaces for recreation open space with several skate ramps, a should include natural, basketball hoop with hard standing area, indigenous planting of trees football pitch, wooded area and a range of to add form and interest. dynamic children’s play equipment. The See Design Statement trees in the park are important as they Guidelines for details. soften the hard surfaces of the built up area and provide extra play opportunities and Recreational spaces should shade. The park is much valued by the encourage passive and children of the town and very well used for active recreation. active recreation. The fair has been sited Recreational spaces should here once a year for years. It could be provide access to both improved with a gathering shelter with seats sunlight and shade. and planting seating for older people and perhaps a water feature to encourage more The context of Oundle and passive recreation. the needs of the users of the space should also be considered. Zone: 5 Location: Occupation Road Occupation Road rugby pitches. The rugby pitches are used very regularly Public footpaths and Grass open space bordered by by the thriving rugby club, providing alleyways that provide local hedging accessible by public social and health benefits for many residents with direct access footpaths. children and adults of the town. They to public green spaces and also provide a pleasant green open private recreational spaces space for local residents who can access are a characteristic feature them via public footpath UF2 and of the town and should be

Occupation Road. Public Footpath UF1 preserved and encouraged. leading to public footpath M29 also allows residents access to further countryside.

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Allotments, Occupation Road These allotments are well kept by Where allotments are sited residents and provide leisure interest for boundary treatments and locals. design should encourage visibility by the public.

Tennis courts, Occupation Road. Oundle Tennis Club is a thriving club The open aspect provided providing social and health benefits for by sports areas should be many children and adults of the town. preserved and maximised. Oundle is a very active town and these facilities are highly valued. Sports facilities lead to an open aspect

allowing long distance views across the countryside. Snipe Meadow Board Walk. A As well as promoting biodiversity, this is Interconnecting footpaths wooden pathway bisecting a very attractive wildlife environment to and alleyways that allow the protected marshland leading to walk through leading to the River Nene. local residents access to the the River Nene. It is owned and The wooden pathway is attractive and river and surrounding managed by the Town Council the openness of the space is pleasing. countryside should be under environmental This is an important access point for preserved and encouraged. stewardship to protect the Snipe residents to enjoy the connecting River Their position and design bird and its habitat. walk along Public footpath UF1/ME3 and should take the context of is regularly used. Oundle, the users (pedestrians and cyclists) and its surroundings into consideration.

Where feasible, residential

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and public open space should be oriented to significant natural features such as the river Nene. Important view of the River Nene Stunning long distance views of the river Public views and access to and river bank from Snipe and its banks packed with shrubs, trees views of river frontage Meadows. and wildlife are visible from this spot and should be preserved and are much valued by the town. maximised. Access to the River Nene and the surrounding countryside is a very

important characteristic of the town. Zone: 5 Location: St Peters Road Important long distance view This is an excellent example of a from the top of St Peters Road. stunning long distance view from a Visible are the fields and trees in characteristic high point in the town. the Nene valley east towards There are similar stunning long distance Ashton Wold. views from the top of Bellamy Road, Lime Avenue, Springfield Road, St Wilfreds Close, Nene View, Lime Avenue

and New Road. The views offer important relief from the tight urban form and hard surfaces, particularly for No building or part thereof the more built up areas of Springfield should obscure a view Road and New Road. corridor. These important view corridors provide benefits as detailed in the Design Statement Principles.

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Zone: 6 Location: East Road Grass verges with trees in front of The trees act as an attractive barrier for Industrial buildings that are industrial buildings. the industrial buildings. very visible should be concealed behind trees and shrubs as indicated in the Design Statement Principles.

Zone: 6 Location: Nene Valley Business Park Views of Trees around perimeter Trees and shrubs around the perimeter Areas of Industrial buildings of the business park. shield the buildings from view of should be planted around surrounding residential area and soften the perimeter and within the hard landscaping within the park the hard landscape of the making it a more pleasant place to be space itself with native and work. shrubs and trees as detailed

in the Design Statement Principles. Low hedges between car park This is a great example of green Where possible planting and pathway and road. landscaping being used to soften the should be incorporated into hard landscaping within the the design of any hard urban/industrial environment. landscaping. See Town Design Principles for guidelines on appropriate planting.

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The footpath through the This wide pathway is dotted with trees Interconnecting footpaths alleyway running from Nene and is pleasantly open and light due to and alleyways that allow the Valley Business Park to Ashton its width and the fencing which runs local residents access to the Road and from the park to the between pathway and the car parks. The river and surrounding A605. width also allows several people to walk countryside should be together. preserved and maximised. The pathway allows access to the Their position and design Riverside Walk along the river Nene. should take the context of These access points to the countryside Oundle, the users are a very important characteristic of the (pedestrians and cyclists) town. and its surroundings into consideration. Long distance view and footpath Access to the footpaths that run Interconnecting footpaths access across meadows towards alongside the river and meadows are a and alleyways that allow the the River Nene from the A605. very important characteristic of the local residents access to the town for active and passive recreation. river and surrounding There is a demand for routes for cyclists countryside should be to access the river and further access for preserved and maximised. passive recreation. Their position and design should take the context of Oundle, the users (pedestrians and cyclists) and its surroundings into consideration.

Access to long distance views should be preserved.

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Zone: 6 Location: Riverside Maltings View of rugby pitches behind The open aspect that sports fields/areas Maltings. allow residents to view the activities at a The open aspect that Sports distance. areas give should be preserved and maximised. Where sports fields are visible to the public appropriate barrier treatment

should allow visibility.

View of the River Nene from A stunning view along the river is visible Views of the river and its roadside. from the roadside. banks that are visible from residential areas should be protected and maximised.

Boundary treatment for views of the River should take the context of Oundle and the important views into consideration.

Where feasible, residential and public open space should be oriented to significant natural features such as the river Nene.

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Zone: 6 Location: Station Road View of bridge. These views are important as pleasant Short and long distance gateways in and out of the town. views of the old town bridges should be preserved.

Short and long distance views of This green open space is important for the meadows. reasons outlined in the Design Statement Principles.

View of St Peters Church Spire The majestic spire of St Peters is a local Views of St Peters Spire landmark. This particular view is should be preserved and immediately visible on entry to the town maximised particularly and creates a striking impression. where visible on entry to the town.

View of Spinney. This small group of trees acts as an Industrial buildings that are attractive foil for the industrial buildings very visible should be visible on entry to the town to the left of concealed behind trees and Station Road. shrubs as indicated in the Design Statement Principles.

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Recreational Area on meadows Oundle is a very active town and a need Recreational facilities and river bank. has been identified for a riverside should be designed with the recreational space for passive and active context of Oundle in mind recreation. and to include accessory facilities, where appropriate, including toilets, bicycle parking areas, adequate lighting, inside shelter and shaded areas.

Where feasible, residential and public open space should be oriented to significant natural features such as the river Nene. Zone: 7 Location: Ashton Road

Shrubs and trees planted along The planting along the footpath provides Industrial and unsightly boundary between Ashton Road effective screening from Nene Valley buildings should be footpath and Nene Valley Business Park beyond. The combination screened from view from Business Park. of planting also provides height and residential areas using shape contrast as well as year round native planting as far as colour that detracts the eye from possible. See planting

industrial buildings. The rugged guidelines. appearance of the hedge gives a countryside appearance and includes native plants such as the Wayfaring tree, Hawthorn, Maple trees and .

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Open, green, recreational space The planting successfully combines Recreational spaces should at the top of Sutton Road laid to different shapes and colour for interest encourage passive and grass and planted with varied during several seasons. The pear shape active recreation. species of trees and a few shrubs. along with varying levels, planting and The space is pear shaped, sloped lawns adds interest and opportunity for and the level is varied a little at passive and active recreation. the bottom. A pathway connects

St Christophers Road and Sutton Road at the top.

Sutton Road Play Area is This is a good example of a play area. Play areas should be surrounded by a picket fence, The picket fence is attractive and designed with the context lawned and includes two pieces surrounding planting helps it to blend of the area in mind and to of play equipment and a bench. with the surroundings. blend into the surroundings. There should be some sun and shade within the play

area.

Sutton Road Street View. Houses are set back from the road with Front lawns provide spaciousness and Private open spaces should, lawns and driveways in front. encourage pedestrians. where possible, enhance public open space.

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View of Laxton School Grounds At the one end of Ashton Road are the The boundary treatments from the roundabout to Ashton manicured lawns of Laxton School should allow the public Road. grounds with its open aspect and mature access to view the spaces, trees. These contrast pleasantly with where appropriate. the rugged countryside look of the footpath entrance at the other end of

Ashton Road. The fencing allows the public to enjoy the view of the open space. The green space contrasts with the urban landscape of East Road. Access to view these stunning, green, open spaces of Oundle School is an important characteristic of the town. The fencing allows access to the pleasant view. The footpath through the This wide pathway is dotted with trees Access points from the town alleyway running from Nene and is pleasantly open and light due to to the river and countryside Valley Business Park to Ashton its width and the fencing which runs for pedestrians and cyclists Road and from the park to the between pathway and the car parks. The should be preserved and A605. width also allows several people to walk maximised. together as well as bicycles and Design of pathways and pedestrians to pass each other routes should take the comfortably. context of Oundle and users The pathway allows access to the (Cyclists and pedestrians) Riverside Walk along the river Nene. into consideration. These access points to the countryside are a very important characteristic of the town.

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Alleyway between houses linking Alleyways that link different parts of the Alleyways and paths should East Road with Ashton Road. town are vital because they encourage be designed with the walking and cycling to the shops instead context of Oundle and the of driving. They add interest and users (Pedestrians and another dimension to the walking cyclists) in mind to experience. encourage use, utilising

design features such as width, surface materials, appropriate lighting furniture, benches for resting, trees and distinctive boundary treatments.

Zone: 7 Location: Herne Road Mature trees along the road side. The mixture of tall evergreen trees and smaller deciduous trees and shrubs of varying shape and colour makes the street very attractive.

The wide road gives a spacious feel.

The fencing is attractive and provides a country feel.

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Grass verges along left side of The combination of houses close to the Private open space , where Herne Road with houses set back road and set back further on the feasible, should enhance from road while houses on the opposite side is attractive and spacious public space. opposite side sit closer to the and the contrasting position of the road. houses provide interest and variety.

View of the meadows from the Glimpses of the meadows below are end of Herne Road. visible from the road. At the bottom where the houses stop there are attractive views across the fields towards the meadows.

Zone: 7 Location: Basset Ford Road Long distance view of the river Important long distance view across the meadows from the bottom of the flat land of the meadows. hill on Bassett Ford.

Entrance to the footpath that This is a very important access point to runs to Riverside the footpath that forks shortly afterwards to run alongside the River Nene to the east and west of the zone.