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The Garage Site New Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0HY DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT The Garage Site New Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 0HY DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGES. ERECTION OF NEW BLOCK OF FLATS CONSISTING OF 6 x 1 BED UNITS March 2021 PREPARED BY FOR The South Downs National Park ON BEHALF OF Midhurst Community Land Trust DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST 1 Summary 1.1 This Design and Access Statement accompanies the planning application on behalf of the Midhurst Community Land Trust, a not-for-profit organisation for the erection of new block of six, one bed affordable flats at the site known as The Garage Site, New Road, Midhurst, GU29 0HY. The site is identified on the submitted 000_location plan. 1.2 This proposal aims to make efficient and effective use of an existing brownfield land, within an established residential area, in a manner, which is compatible with the character and appearance of the local area. 1.3 It is considered that the proposed works will make a positive contribution to the character of the area, without causing any harm to the local amenities. 1.4 Significant consideration has been given to the design and layout of the flats with regards to the amenity of neighbouring properties and the amenity of the surrounding area. Figure 1: Existing Site Page 2 of 14 DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST 2. The Site 2.1 The site currently consists of 15 garages sat on a 722 m2 / 0.18 acre site as identified on the proposals map of the District Local Plan and also falls within the South Downs National Park. Within such areas there is a general presumption in favour of new residential developments with the latest advice by governments to maximise the use of such land. Figure 2: Existing Site Views 2.2 The character of the area is predominantly residential in nature with the proposed site being set back from the main A286 and well screened keeping the site discreate. According to the Environment Agency’s Interactive Flood Maps the site is not within an area liable to flooding. 2.3 The existing site is considered to have no architectural merit and is in a very poor condition, as such, any proposal would be a great improvement to the current street scene. 2.4 The area is characterised by detached two and three storey houses of varying ages, sizes and styles, with the majority set on modest sized plots. Page 3 of 14 DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST Figure 3: Existing Site Views 2.5 Although the site sits directly on the main A286 road, it is discreet on the east and western approach due to its recessed positioning. Figure 4: View 1 Figure 5: View 2 Page 4 of 14 DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST 2.6 The key features of buildings along new road are typical brick-built construction with clay tiles roofs. Building ‘a’ (Figure 6) however has some white cladding elements on the northern front elevation which helps break up the large area of brick in an unoffensive way. These details have influenced the proposed design by encouraging the introduction of timber cladding in a similar form to the proposed front elevation (Figure 9) Figure 6: Building ‘a’ Cladding 2.7 Some of the brick-built houses use the same brick but laid in different manor to add detail to the build without impacting on build costs, as seen across the road on building ‘b’ Figure 7: Building ‘b’ Brick Page 5 of 14 DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST 3 Proposal 3.1 Design 3.1.1 The current proposal seeks to demolish the existing garage buildings with a floor area of 208 sqm and to erect a replacement block of six, 1 bed flats with an internal habitable floor area totaling 275.7 sq m. The proposal also includes the provision for 1 parking space per unit, bike and bin store for each unit. 3.1.2 The whole scheme has been driven by the need to provide affordable housing for local people whilst enhancing what has become a run-down site over the years. Figure 8: Ground Floor Figure 9: First Floor Page 6 of 14 DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST 3.1.3 The design has tried to work with local traditional materials in a modern way by using clean lines in the details and also picking up on cladded elements from the neighbouring property. Build costs and ease of construction have also been factored in due this being an affordable housing scheme produced for a not-for-profit organisation. Figure 10: Front Elevation Figure 11: Rear Elevation 3.1.4 The proposal has chosen to go with a flat roof design to help reduce any impact of the rear neighbouring properties, this is also enhanced further by working with the existing topography on the site which will lower the build even further. Currently the dwelling the rear of the site have a ridge height of 37.62 taken from the site datum level. The dwelling to the east has a ridge height of 37.83. The proposal will sit at 3m meters lower than these at 34.62 on it highest point. Page 7 of 14 DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST Figure 12: Ridge Heights 3.1.5 Positioning to the south has allowed for parking and associated landscaping to be organised to the front of the build whilst at the same time reducing any massing from the roadside. Figure 13: Block Plan 3.1.6 The proposal has taken into consideration Policy SD08 (Dark Night Skies) and has avoided the use of any roof lights or Velux to prevent any upward light spill. Page 8 of 14 DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST 3.1.7 New drainage will be proposed, connecting to the mains drain to the north of the site 3.2 Arboricultural 3.2.1 Accompanying this planning application is an Arboricultural report provide by Hellis Solutions Limited 3.2.2 A great deal of effort was put into trying to retain tree T2 but due to works involved the tree will need to go. If development was not to happen and the tree was retained, then it could cause problems in the future due to the overhang across the main road and it is likely it would need to be taken down. 4 Materials 4.1 This development seeks to put a lot of emphasis on the materials chosen to help the dwelling sit within the site and surrounding area as comfortably as possible. Each element will be well thought out with the impact on the dwelling being the priority rather than being led by cost. 4.2 The new dwelling will be of brick construction with timber cladding features 4.3 Windows will be dark grey UPVC double glazed. 4.4 Doors to be stained hardwood. 4.6 The flat roof will have a green felt finish to help sit comfortably within it setting. 5 Ecosystems Services Statement 5.1 The proposed development seeks to create new landscape features and the application represents an opportunity to enhance the existing landscaping by providing a new green space and planting of borders along both the northern and western boundaries which encouraging more wildlife and nesting birds. 5.2 With the site being located amongst some light vegetation, bat boxes will form part of this application, this will help to encourage bats within the area for nesting and breeding. Page 9 of 14 DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST 5.3 Mixed wildflower planting will be introduced around the site to encourage insects which also provide a food source for bats. 5.4 The new parking and driveway will be constructed with a permeable surface, helping to reduce flood risk and surface water 5.5 The low-level native hedgerow proposed around the boarder will help soak up excess water, improves air quality and in turn will benefit wildlife. 5.6 Planting Species which have wildlife value included as part of the proposal - Hawthorn - Crataegus monogyna - Rowan - Sorbus aucuparia - Blackthorn - Prunus spinosa With a wide variety of other trees and shrubs in the hedgerow mix and shrub layer mix, to add biodiversity. - Shrubs with blossom and berries for adding biodiversity including; - Elder- Sambucus nigra - Rosa canina - Viburnum opulus Nectar-rich planting of borders for bees and butterflies and other invertebrates including; - Lavandula spica - Achillea - Aster - Erigeron - Helenium Special plants for Bats- with night scented flowers to attract moths and hence bats; - Evening primrose- Oenothera stricta “Sulphurea” - Honeysuckle- Lonicera periclymenum - Night scented stock – Matthiola longipetala Page 10 of 14 DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT THE GARAGE SITE, NEW ROAD, MIDHURST 6 Landscape Appraisal/Study 6.1 The topography of the site has benefited the design by giving us the opportunity to level the site more which in turn lowers the ground level to help reduce the ridge of the build and lessen the impact on the surrounding neighbors and views. 6.2 The site contains trees with a trunk diameter more than 75mm, and has some light vegetation to the west which contribute to local landscape/townscape character, and wildlife interest currently. The development gives the opportunity to enhance these as a result of this planning application. 6.3 The key views to the site are along the main A286 New Road with the new development unlikely make it visible from areas where there are currently no views.
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