Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site

Core Principles Background and Site Development Objectives 1. The Green and Leafy Village

Background and Community Aspirations Key Aims in Delivering the Vision Linear Park Wildlife Corridor / SUDs Gardens and street trees Specific Requirements

The Lockleaze Voice Draft Development Plan was published • Emphasise the positive qualities of Lockleaze as an A new linear park will provide a focus for this new The site analysis in this document shows how Stoke Park The idea of a ‘spacious and leafy village’ is central to the • New linear park Park to link between Stoke Park and in 2015 and set out a vision for Lockleaze for the period up attractive place to live and work neighbourhood and the starting point for its green forms park of a larger green corridor that runs parallel to the ambitions of the Lockleaze Voice Development Plan. This Centre of Site to 2026. Led by the Lockleaze Voice Neighbourhood • Deliver a step change in the environmental quality of the infrastructure. The linear park will provide a green M32 linking central Bristol with the surrounding countryside. should be carried through to street tree planting and private • Park to provide planting to promote wildlife corridor as Development Forum, the Development Plan brought neighbourhood connection from the heart of the new development to the With its proximity to Stoke Park this site has a direct gardens. part of a site wide Ecology Strategy. together recommendations and ideas that had emerged • Promote a wider mix of housing for people wishing to landscape of Stoke Park. Surrounding houses will front onto connection with the wildlife of this green link. The new linear • Street tree planting to be incorporated throughout through earlier consultations, ideas that were first articulated buy, rent and downsize within their community to create the park and the open space will benefit from this natural park can take advantage of this connection as part of a site • The design of the new streets will incorporate development. in the “Community’s Vision for Lockleaze”. The purpose of a balanced community surveillance. The linear park should incorporate: wide ecology strategy. substantial planting of street trees to help both the • Front gardens/ privacy strips to be provided to houses the plan was to set out “a positive vision and strategy for • Create new links between existing and proposed environment and visual amenity of the neighbourhood. • A coherent water strategy for the site will be required. A the future to encourage the sort of investment Lockleaze community services and main assets, including Stoke • Recreation space • The new linear park will incorporate a range of planting • The street tree planters could form part of a SUDS SUDS system to be incorporated to accommodate needs in order to rejuvenate itself.” Park, to create a clear ‘village centre’ to Lockleaze at • Planting to promote biodiversity and encourage wildlife. to maximise biodiversity within the site. strategy based on the ‘Stockholm tree pit’ model. surface water runoff for development. Gainsborough Square • SUDs features to reduce surface water runoff. • The wildlife corridor will provide a connection with the • House plots will incorporate a front garden or privacy These earlier publications have provided the foundation for • Deliver higher standards of architectural, urban and • Tree planting to provide visual amenity. existing habitats of Stoke Park. strip to provide space for planting along the street. this Site Development Brief. This document sets out to landscape design • A pedestrian route through the development. • New SUDS features will be provided throughout • All houses will have a substantial rear garden. provide guidance on how the aspirations of the • Promote and invest in the quality of open spaces and development. This will include swales within linear park Neighbourhood Development Plan can be realised through their maintenance with suitable planting. the development of the Romney House Site. • Work towards an improved public transport network and more convenient pedestrian and cycle routes The following passage is an extract from Lockleaze Voice Neighbourhood Development Plan that sets out its key 2.0 The Community’s Vision for Lockleaze aspirations: It is the job of the Neighbourhood Development Plan to ensure that The Vision local shopping and leisure activities. regeneration initiatives are relevant to The Community Street will connect Lockleaze, to bring about change that refects ‘The Village and the Park’ Gainsborough Square and Stoke Park “Lockleaze will be known as a spacious and leafy ‘village’ of the ambitions of the community and retain Lockleaze will be known as a spacious through a series of pedestrian friendly Images this page: the qualities that many see as primary assets. and leafy ‘village’ of Bristol which ofers a shared spaces. great living environment close to beautiful Bristol which offers a great living environment close to Bottom from left to right: The aim of the Neighbourhood Development open spaces and with excellent access to The Folded Meadow village green Plan is to trigger regeneration that can be services and jobs. Lockleaze will have a Linked to the creation of the Community beautiful open spaces and with excellent access to services Romney Avenue at entrance to site, realised in the near future and sustained well-balanced community with people Street are a number of enhancements to the for the long term. It seeks to help bring representing every stage of life. It will be a green space at Gainsborough Square. New and jobs. Lockleaze will have a well-balanced community about a small number of ‘game changing’ safe and enjoyable place to move around on planting, sheltered seating, improved play The Landscape of Stoke Park, developments and investments on key sites foot, by bicycle and by public transport. A spaces and access - along with the potential with people representing every stage of life. It will be a safe and spaces within Lockleaze. The aim is to thriving Gainsborough Square consisting for a covered market and community kick start signifcant improvements to the of a vibrant ‘Community Street’ and the events space adjacent to the Community overall quality of Lockleaze. ‘Folded Meadow’ garden, and successful Street - will greatly enhance the area and and enjoyable place to move around on foot, by bicycle and Right, top down: well used businesses will be at the heart of reinvent it as the Folded Meadow. These The Neighbourhood Development Plan is the neighbourhood. Lockleaze will be the improvements will help to add vitality by public transport. A thriving Gainsborough Square Aerial view of existing site designed to cover a time period from 2014 to front door to Stoke Park and over time will to the Gainsborough Square and create 2026. The Vision seeks to describe the kind of be seen as consisting of both ‘Village and a defned area to act as the focus to the consisting of a vibrant ‘Community Street’ and the ‘Folded place Lockleaze will become over this period, Park’. community. Images from the Lockleaze Voice Draft Development Plan with specifc reference to how the streets Meadow’ garden, and successful well used businesses will and spaces around Gainsborough Square The Community Street showing examples of a ‘folded meadow’ landscape will work in the future. The local community The Community Street will be a hub have identifed that the name ‘Lock Leaze’ for retail, enterprise and community be at the heart of the neighbourhood. Lockleaze will be the Aerial view of illustrative site layout comes from the Anglo-Saxon for a fold in activities. Public realm enhancements, re- a feld or meadow, this has helped inform organised parking and new bus routing front door to Stoke Park and over time will be seen as the Vision for Lockleaze, especially how the would greatly improve the environmental green space at Gainsbourgh Square could be quality of Gainsborough Square, making consisting of both ‘Village and Park’.” reinvented as ‘The Folded Meadow village it a pedestrian friendly destination for green’.

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4.6. Romney House and Lockleaze School Site

The vision for the site: The site provides an opportunity for Development of modern, high value enhancing both pedestrian and cycle access Policy KS6 Romney House and homes with a mi of fats and houses of to the north. Private vehicular movements Lockleaze School Site diferent types and sizes to provide suitable will be restricted to access only when accommodation for a mixed population. travelling north / south through the site Proposals for residential uses will be from Romney Avenue, with a bus gate or supported where it can be demonstrated that This is a key site for achieving a greater similar measure restricting access along the the development has responded to the Design variety in the housing stock and to create a safeguarded bus route. Principles set out in fgure 4.6.1 and has beer balance between private owned and been properly integrated into the urban area. afordable housing within Lockleaze he Design principles for the Romney House site is situated in an aractive location with and Lockleaze School site have been its proximity to Stoke Park and employment established to help guide development opportunities to the north. The development proposals and achieve an appropriate should refect its contet as part of a wildlife layout that responds to the site’s context. corridor and have a green character with hese principles are illustrated in fgure street planting, green roofs and other 4.6.1. incentives that help retain and enhance sustainability and biodiversity.

Example of path network along a green corridor with high Example of high quality housing overlooking a green open Example of housing with active frontages overlooking biodiversity. space. footpath.

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!7 Site Analysis Core Principles 2. A Well Connected Neighbourhood

Location

The map below show the location of the site in relation to The map to the right provides details of the site location at are also within walking distance. There are good public Permeability and Connections Sustainable Transport Pedestrian movement and Cycle routes the main North Bristol transport infrastructure and some of the neighbourhood scale.The site is adjacent to the transport links including a new bus route through the site the nearby employment hubs. The M32 runs to the East of boundary with South Gloucestershire and sits between the and easy access to Filton Abbey Wood Station. The The new development on the former Lockleaze site will play The new bus route crossing the site will provide residents The site is well connected with existing cycle routes linking the site linking the M4 and the outer ring road with the city newly developed Cheswick Village to the North, the post- existing cycle route along the South Eastern boundary an important role in proving connections between Lockleaze with a direct link into the public transport network and to UWE and destinations around the ring road in one centre. The site is separated from the motorway by Stoke war residential streets of Lockleaze to the South the green connects to UWE to the North and via Romney Avenue and Cheswick Village and between Stoke Park and the connections to other areas to the North and South of direction and Gloucester Road and St Werburghs and on to Park which forms part of a corridor of green space that runs open spaces of Stoke Park to the East and an area of towards the city centre. surrounding residential areas. Is is important that the new Lockleaze. The new road will incorporate a restricted ‘bus the city centre in the other. The new development should be alongside the M32 from the M4 all the way into the St playing fields to the West. The site is within easy walking neighbourhood provides a legible and permeable part of the gate’ at the northern boundary of the site to limit the use of designed to take advantage of these connections and Werburghs allotments. distance of Gainsborough Square and the shops of city that encourages movement through the site. The this road to buses and bicycles only. Other motor vehicles promote walking and cycling for residents and for those Cheswick Village. The shops and services on Filton Avenue development should incorporate the following principals: will not be allowed to pass between the site and Cheswick whose route takes them across the site. To the North of the site the major employment campuses of Village. A new bus stop will be provided in the centre of the the Ministry of Defence, the University of the West of • The new extension to Romney Avenue will provide the site. The urban design strategy should ensure that pedestrians England and Hewlett Packard are all clustered along the main artery through the site providing a connection and cyclist are prioritised in the street design and safe Northern Ring Road between Lockleaze and Chiswick Village for buses, cycles The site also offers good access to the train network connections are provided to the existing cycle infrastructure. and pedestrians. It will also provide the main vehicular through Filton Abbey Wood Station to the North West. A The images (below right) show street junctions in London To the West of the site runs the mainline railway connecting route into the site from Lockleaze. new path should be provided to link through the residential and in Germany where priority is given to cycles and Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads stations. As the • Lateral side streets provide routes around the site. development site to the North West to provide improved pedestrians. The junction design ensures that cars crossing map indicates the site sits on the boundary between Bristol • Existing roads meeting the boundary of the site should be access to Filton Abbey Wood. the junction from any direction will instinctively give way to and South Gloucestershire. continued into the site where possible, although vehicular pedestrians and cyclists. It is a simple measure that totally movement should be restricted into Chiswick Village. The development should incorporate provision for car changes the emphasis of the street. • The development should seek to form a pedestrian and sharing / car club to provide an alternative to car ownership. Key to Map Left cycle route into the new development site to the North All new homes should incorporate bicycle storage. The linear park should provide a safe route to link into Stoke M4 West. Park. The cross-over between the linear park and Romney Avenue should incorporate a shared surface to enhance pedestrian safety.

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!15 Opportunities and Objectives Core Principles 3. A Balanced Community Vision for the site Site Design Principles Diagram from Lockleaze Voice Draft Spatial Strategy Objectives Neighbourhood Development Plan

The Lockleaze Voice Draft Development Plan sets out Housing Market Assessment Mixture of Housing Types Mixture of Tenure Density a vision statement for the Romney House site along with site specific guidance. The following is a summary Linear Park A Housing Market Assessment was produced in November Using data from the 2011 census, the housing market As Lockleaze currently has a higher proportion of socially Density is one of the key factors contributing to character of the aspirations for the site set out in the 2016 by GVA for Bristol City Council to provide an analysis assessment identified a large proportion of low density rented housing units in comparison to the Bristol figure, it is and form of any built environment. Density also has an Development Plan. A linear park / wildlife corridor will form the heart of the new of housing demand in Lockleaze and to provide guidance housing across Lockleaze with 79% of dwellings were semi- important that the new development will deliver a mix of impact on the success of public transport and local shops development forming a connection between the open for the City Council in bringing forward sites for new housing detached or terraced dwellings with just 17% being tenures in order to create a vibrant and diverse community. and services in any locality. Making efficient use of land Development of modern, high value homes with a “ spaces of Stoke Park and the new housing on the Romney in the area .The assessment studies the following: apartments either purpose built or house conversions. should be a driving principle in any proposals for the mix of flats and houses of different types and sizes House site. The park will provide recreational space and a The Housing and Planning Act 2016 published by the Romney House Site. to provide suitable accommodation for a mixed focus for community life as well as supporting SUDS - Current demographic in Lockleaze The new development should accommodate higher density Government includes a new, broader definition of Affordable population. features and promoting biodiversity. - Supply and demand of open market property in housing in the form of 1 to 2 bedroom flats and 2 to 3 Housing and legalisation for Starter Homes. Starter Homes The overall development density for the site should achieve This is a key site for achieving a greater variety in the Lockleaze in comparison to the surrounding areas bedroom housing. It is envisaged that housing demand will will broaden the definition of Affordable Homes by a minimum of 50 dwellings per hectare in line with Core housing stock and to create a better balance - An affordable housing assessment based on types, be led by first or second time buyers seeking better value. introducing capped rates for first time buyers. Strategy policy BCS20. Within this overall density Romney between private owned and affordable housing tenure, supply and demand Adaptable family housing suitable for families at different Avenue has been identified as a street which can take within Lockleaze. The site is situated in an attractive - Analysis of locally and recently completed residential stages of their life will form a key part of this development. One of the key objectives will be to deliver a mix of tenures higher density apartments. On either side of the central location with its proximity to Stoke Park and schemes. in response to the current situation and demand required. avenue the development will be mainly houses achieving employment opportunities to the north. The The indicative layout shown in this document includes The housing assessment has identified first and second relatively lower densities. The indicative layout achieves a

development should reflect its context as part of a Key to Site Principles Diagram The HMA provides outline recommendations about the higher density housing compared to existing housing in time buyers as new entrants to Lockleaze, therefore a range density of 51.7 units per hectare. wildlife corridor and have a green character with Safeguarded bus link and pedestrian and cycle link. broad mix of units types and tenures that might be suitable. Lockleaze with a larger proportion of 1 to 2 bed flats and 2 of types and tenures will need to appeal to this street planting, green roofs and other incentives that Access only for development related to vehicular traffic. Permeable Neighbourhood The report concludes that : to 3 bedroom houses. demographic. Development fronting Stoke Park should be kept to a help retain and enhance sustainability and New and retained vehicular access to connect with adjacent development. maximum of two storeys in height in order to avoid negative biodiversity. “The right form of development, together with much In order to support a diverse and inclusive community, 5% The HMA report indicates that “To create a vibrant impact on the setting of the historic landscape. retained pedestrian and cycle path Running through the site is a new road providing a bus The site provides an opportunity for enhancing both improved infrastructure and amenity, will result in demand of new housing should be designed to be wheelchair community, and meet housing demands of the city, a mix of Potential pedestrian and cycle path to allow for potential connection from route linking Lockleaze to Cheswick Village. This continues pedestrian and cycle access to the north. Private Filton Abbeywood to M32 Underpass. from purchasers, improved retail offering and an improved accessible or easily adaptable. tenures will be required to be delivered by new The path should be part of the wildlife corridor the line of Romney Avenue crossing over the new linear vehicular movements will be restricted to access environment for both new and existing residents.” development” Area Principles park and provides a spine to the new development. Whilst only when travelling north / south through the site 2-4 storey blocks of apartments, detached, semi-detached and terraced housing. The development should address adjacent developments and cars will not be able to cross into Cheswick village the from Romney Avenue, with a bus gate or similar ensure good permeability through the area for pedestrians and cyclists. development should provide a permeable neighbourhood measure restricting access along the safeguarded 2 Storey housing that respected the rear gardens of adjacent properties bus route. and visual amenity of Stoke Park. that encourages pedestrian and cycle movements through Design principles for the Romney House and Edge Principles the site. Wherever possible connections should be made The buildings should address the street with active frontages and main into the neighbouring areas. Lockleaze School site have been established to help entrances from the street.

guide development proposals and achieve an Space Principles appropriate layout that responds to the site’s Retained and enhanced wildlife corridor. Location indicative only to allow for flexibility. context. These principles are illustrated in the site principles diagram.”

Perimeter Blocks / Integration

The development should form a legible neighbourhood based on a perimeter block model with clear delineation of the public and private realms. The principle of perimeter blocks should include the treatment of the edges of the site where the development can complete the perimeter blocks of the existing streets backing onto the site on either side. This will help to form a coherent and integrated neighbourhood.

Above: Existing housing in Lockleaze Above: Horsted Park, Chatham, Above: Indicative site layout showing higher densities along Romney Avenue Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site

!16 Core Principles Core Principles 1. The Green and Leafy Village 4. Quality Homes

Linear Park Wildlife Corridor / SUDs Gardens and street trees Specific Requirements Space Standards Energy Performance Adaptability Accessibility

A new linear park will provide a focus for this new The site analysis in this document shows how Stoke Park The idea of a ‘spacious and leafy village’ is central to the • New linear park Park to link between Stoke Park and It is important that new homes provide robust, durable and The new development proposals should have a coherent The long term life span of a home will depend partly on its The design of the new development should be underpinned neighbourhood and the starting point for its green forms park of a larger green corridor that runs parallel to the ambitions of the Lockleaze Voice Development Plan. This Centre of Site flexible housing to meet the needs of residents at all stages energy strategy that demonstrates a well considered ability to adapt to the changing requirements of its by the principle of inclusivity. The public realm and the infrastructure. The linear park will provide a green M32 linking central Bristol with the surrounding countryside. should be carried through to street tree planting and private • Park to provide planting to promote wildlife corridor as of their life. The new housing on the Romney House Site approach to reducing energy use and carbon emissions at inhabitants. Adaptability should be designed into dwellings individual homes should set out to avoid any unnecessary connection from the heart of the new development to the With its proximity to Stoke Park this site has a direct gardens. part of a site wide Ecology Strategy. will meet the guidance set out in ‘Technical Housing the scale of the neighbourhood, the street the building and within their development in the following ways: barriers to use. The development should provide housing landscape of Stoke Park. Surrounding houses will front onto connection with the wildlife of this green link. The new linear • Street tree planting to be incorporated throughout Standards - Nationally Described Space Standards’ as set the individual home. The strategy should combine that is flexible and accessible enough to accommodate the park and the open space will benefit from this natural park can take advantage of this connection as part of a site • The design of the new streets will incorporate development. out in policy BCS18. It sets out requirements for the Gross considerations for minimising energy use with strategies for • Building plots and development massing should provide residents throughout their lifetimes. All new houses and surveillance. The linear park should incorporate: wide ecology strategy. substantial planting of street trees to help both the • Front gardens/ privacy strips to be provided to houses Internal (floor) Area of new dwellings at a defined level of on-site renewable energy. Bristol City Council Core Strategy opportunities for extending houses in the future, ground floor flats within the development should aim to environment and visual amenity of the neighbourhood. • A coherent water strategy for the site will be required. A occupancy as well as floor areas and dimensions for key BCS14 sets out requirements “To secure at least a 20% particularly to the rear. achieve Compliance with Lifetime Homes Standards. There • Recreation space • The new linear park will incorporate a range of planting • The street tree planters could form part of a SUDS SUDS system to be incorporated to accommodate parts of the home, notably bedrooms, storage and floor to saving in CO2 emissions from energy use in new • Building construction should take account of future is also an expectation that at least 5% of new dwellings are • Planting to promote biodiversity and encourage wildlife. to maximise biodiversity within the site. strategy based on the ‘Stockholm tree pit’ model. surface water runoff for development. ceiling height. development through on‐site generation of renewable extendability. fully wheelchair accessible. • SUDs features to reduce surface water runoff. • The wildlife corridor will provide a connection with the • House plots will incorporate a front garden or privacy energy” • The design of new dwellings should allow for future • Tree planting to provide visual amenity. existing habitats of Stoke Park. strip to provide space for planting along the street. The Indicative Layouts shown within this document are internal remodelling where possible by providing: full- The principles of Lifetime Neighbourhoods should also be • A pedestrian route through the development. • New SUDS features will be provided throughout • All houses will have a substantial rear garden. based on dwellings that meet or exceed these space The new housing should be designed to minimise energy span floor construction;, non load-bearing internal embraced in design of the streets and neighbourhood and development. This will include swales within linear park standards. consumption and carbon emissions and provide a walls; and flexible service runs . in the process of developing the site. with suitable planting. comfortable environment for residents. Buildings should be • Where houses have pitched roofs they should allow for Suitable private external amenity space should be provided energy efficient in relation to heating, hot water, ventilation future loft conversion wherever possible by the provision “As we grow older we are more likely to spend more time at for all dwellings. Houses should have a front privacy strip or and lighting and electrical systems. As well as high levels of of clear loft area of a size that will provide a habitable home, and where we live is an important determinant of our front garden between any ground floor window and the thermal performance, air tightness and suitable ventilation room and space for new or extended stairs from well-being. However, it is increasingly recognised that it is pavement. Rear gardens should generally be 10m long to strategies, new housing should be designed to provide: existing landing. not just our homes, but also the neighbourhoods where we provide a back to back privacy distance of 20m between • Provide space for home working live that have a significant role in keeping us well and facing rear windows. • Appropriate clothes drying place • Dwellings should adopt Lifetime Homes standards independent as we grow older.” • On site renewable energy sources • Provision for retrofitting additional renewables. Lifetime Neighbourhoods - CLG • Passive solar gain and appropriate shading

Above: generous living space in low energy house, Bristol Above: Hanham Hall Zero Carbon Development Above: Retirement Housing, Bishops Waltham

!7 !17 Site Analysis Core Principles Core Principles 2. A Well Connected Neighbourhood 5. Living Streets Location

The map below show the location of the site in relation to The map to the right provides details of the site location at are also within walking distance. There are good public Permeability and Connections Sustainable Transport Pedestrian movement and Cycle routes Living Streets Clarity of Public and Private Realms Active Frontages / Natural Surveillance Parking Strategies the main North Bristol transport infrastructure and some of the neighbourhood scale.The site is adjacent to the transport links including a new bus route through the site Streets are the most important building block of any The development will be arranged to provide a clear and Streets made up of terraced or semi-detached houses will Achieving a development density for the project in excess of the nearby employment hubs. The M32 runs to the East of boundary with South Gloucestershire and sits between the and easy access to Filton Abbey Wood Station. The The new development on the former Lockleaze site will play The new bus route crossing the site will provide residents The site is well connected with existing cycle routes linking community and the design of a street can have a huge continuous building line around each street block to create a naturally have front doors animating the street at regular 50 dwellings per hectare whilst achieving the minimum the site linking the M4 and the outer ring road with the city newly developed Cheswick Village to the North, the post- existing cycle route along the South Eastern boundary an important role in proving connections between Lockleaze with a direct link into the public transport network and to UWE and destinations around the ring road in one centre. The site is separated from the motorway by Stoke war residential streets of Lockleaze to the South the green connects to UWE to the North and via Romney Avenue impact on the identity of a neighbourhood. The streets in perimeter block arrangement with private space contained intervals. Apartment buildings should be configured to parking ratios set out within BCC planning policy will require and Cheswick Village and between Stoke Park and the connections to other areas to the North and South of direction and Gloucester Road and St Werburghs and on to this development should provide an attractive, safe and within the block. Backs of houses should face the backs of provide active frontages with entrance doors at a maximum great care in the design of parking within the development. Park which forms part of a corridor of green space that runs open spaces of Stoke Park to the East and an area of towards the city centre. surrounding residential areas. Is is important that the new Lockleaze. The new road will incorporate a restricted ‘bus the city centre in the other. The new development should be alongside the M32 from the M4 all the way into the St playing fields to the West. The site is within easy walking inclusive place for neighbours to meet, children to play, cars other houses and fronts should face the street. This of 12.5m centres. Ground floor flats or maisonettes could neighbourhood provides a legible and permeable part of the gate’ at the northern boundary of the site to limit the use of designed to take advantage of these connections and to be parked and for people to move around on foot and principle should extend to the perimeter of the site to ensure have individual front doors rather than entering through a In order to maintain active streets and natural surveillance, Werburghs allotments. distance of Gainsborough Square and the shops of city that encourages movement through the site. The this road to buses and bicycles only. Other motor vehicles promote walking and cycling for residents and for those bicycle. that the privacy and security of existing gardens are communal entrance to reduce ‘dead’ frontages. Housing parking will be predominately on-street parking. The street Cheswick Village. The shops and services on Filton Avenue development should incorporate the following principals: will not be allowed to pass between the site and Cheswick whose route takes them across the site. maintained. should have habitable rooms at ground floor and should types shown in the following pages show a mixture of To the North of the site the major employment campuses of Village. A new bus stop will be provided in the centre of the Importantly the design of the streets should be centred on have windows facing the street. Bay windows could also parallel and perpendicular parking bays which are broken up the Ministry of Defence, the University of the West of • The new extension to Romney Avenue will provide the site. The urban design strategy should ensure that pedestrians England and Hewlett Packard are all clustered along the placemaking and should use a range of design strategies Where houses or flats have habitable rooms at ground floor help natural surveillance. with crossing points and tree planting. The street design main artery through the site providing a connection and cyclist are prioritised in the street design and safe including shared spaces, to prioritise pedestrian movement level, front gardens or ‘privacy strips’ will be provided. These should be conceived to reduce traffic speed and encourage Northern Ring Road between Lockleaze and Chiswick Village for buses, cycles The site also offers good access to the train network connections are provided to the existing cycle infrastructure. and sociability over vehicular speed. will give privacy to ground floor windows, allow space for Rear parking courts will be generally discouraged and on- pedestrian priority on roads within the development. Some and pedestrians. It will also provide the main vehicular through Filton Abbey Wood Station to the North West. A The images (below right) show street junctions in London planting and add visual variety to help animate the street. street parking encouraged to promote natural surveillance parts of the development would be suitable for shared To the West of the site runs the mainline railway connecting route into the site from Lockleaze. new path should be provided to link through the residential and in Germany where priority is given to cycles and In this section we have set out the core principles behind This privacy strips provides a clear boundary to the public of the street and reduce the opportunities for anti-social spaces. Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads stations. As the • Lateral side streets provide routes around the site. development site to the North West to provide improved pedestrians. The junction design ensures that cars crossing map indicates the site sits on the boundary between Bristol the design of streets and provided some indicative street realm. behaviour. • Existing roads meeting the boundary of the site should be access to Filton Abbey Wood. the junction from any direction will instinctively give way to types. In order to maintain densities, on-plot parking will form only and South Gloucestershire. continued into the site where possible, although vehicular pedestrians and cyclists. It is a simple measure that totally Houses at street corners should respond to their location a small proportion of parking on the site. Rear parking movement should be restricted into Chiswick Village. The development should incorporate provision for car changes the emphasis of the street. and provide windows in the side elevation as well as their courts will be generally discouraged and would generally The development should seek to form a pedestrian and sharing / car club to provide an alternative to car ownership. • main frontage to reduce dead spots for surveillance. Blank only be appropriate for flats. Where parking courts are used cycle route into the new development site to the North All new homes should incorporate bicycle storage. The linear park should provide a safe route to link into Stoke Above: Street in Copenhagen with street planting and parking Above: Street in Amsterdam with street planting and parking Key to Map Left gable walls should be avoided. they should have suitable lighting and security provisions. Below: Street in St Andrews, Bristol with front gardens Below: Horsted Park, Chatham, with perpendicular parking M4 West. Park. The cross-over between the linear park and Romney Avenue should incorporate a shared surface to enhance pedestrian safety.

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!15 Opportunities and Objectives Core Principles 3. A Balanced Community Indicative Layout Vision for the site Site Design Principles Diagram from Lockleaze Voice Draft Spatial Strategy Objectives Neighbourhood Development Plan

The Lockleaze Voice Draft Development Plan sets out Housing Market Assessment Mixture of Housing Types Mixture of Tenure Density Indicative Layout a vision statement for the Romney House site along with site specific guidance. The following is a summary Linear Park A Housing Market Assessment was produced in November Using data from the 2011 census, the housing market As Lockleaze currently has a higher proportion of socially Density is one of the key factors contributing to character The plan on this page provides an indicative layout for the of the aspirations for the site set out in the 2016 by GVA for Bristol City Council to provide an analysis assessment identified a large proportion of low density rented housing units in comparison to the Bristol figure, it is and form of any built environment. Density also has an site and an example of how the Core Principles might be Development Plan. applied. Locations of street Types A, B & C are indicated on A linear park / wildlife corridor will form the heart of the new of housing demand in Lockleaze and to provide guidance housing across Lockleaze with 79% of dwellings were semi- important that the new development will deliver a mix of impact on the success of public transport and local shops the plan. 1 St Andrews Road development forming a connection between the open for the City Council in bringing forward sites for new housing detached or terraced dwellings with just 17% being tenures in order to create a vibrant and diverse community. and services in any locality. Making efficient use of land 4 Montpelier “Development of modern, high value homes with a BRISTOL BS6 5EH spaces of Stoke Park and the new housing on the Romney in the area .The assessment studies the following: apartments either purpose built or house conversions. should be a driving principle in any proposals for the Tel: 0117 907 0492 Key elements of the plan: mix of flats and houses of different types and sizes House site. The park will provide recreational space and a The Housing and Planning Act 2016 published by the Romney House Site. www.emmettrussell.co.uk to provide suitable accommodation for a mixed focus for community life as well as supporting SUDS - Current demographic in Lockleaze The new development should accommodate higher density Government includes a new, broader definition of Affordable 1. A Linear park providing a public green space is at the Revision population. features and promoting biodiversity. - Supply and demand of open market property in housing in the form of 1 to 2 bedroom flats and 2 to 3 Housing and legalisation for Starter Homes. Starter Homes The overall development density for the site should achieve This is a key site for achieving a greater variety in the Lockleaze in comparison to the surrounding areas bedroom housing. It is envisaged that housing demand will will broaden the definition of Affordable Homes by a minimum of 50 dwellings per hectare in line with Core heart of the new development. This links from Stoke housing stock and to create a better balance - An affordable housing assessment based on types, be led by first or second time buyers seeking better value. introducing capped rates for first time buyers. Strategy policy BCS20. Within this overall density Romney Park in the South through the middle of the site. The between private owned and affordable housing tenure, supply and demand Adaptable family housing suitable for families at different Avenue has been identified as a street which can take park is overlooked by houses on both sides and within Lockleaze. The site is situated in an attractive - Analysis of locally and recently completed residential stages of their life will form a key part of this development. One of the key objectives will be to deliver a mix of tenures higher density apartments. On either side of the central provides the focus for of the SUDs strategy for the location with its proximity to Stoke Park and schemes. in response to the current situation and demand required. avenue the development will be mainly houses achieving development. employment opportunities to the north. The The indicative layout shown in this document includes The housing assessment has identified first and second relatively lower densities. The indicative layout achieves a development should reflect its context as part of a Key to Site Principles Diagram The HMA provides outline recommendations about the higher density housing compared to existing housing in time buyers as new entrants to Lockleaze, therefore a range density of 51.7 units per hectare. 2. Romney Avenue bus link. The new road linking Romney wildlife corridor and have a green character with broad mix of units types and tenures that might be suitable. Lockleaze with a larger proportion of 1 to 2 bed flats and 2 of types and tenures will need to appeal to this Avenue to Chiswick Village accommodates a new bus Safeguarded bus link and pedestrian and cycle link. 4 street planting, green roofs and other incentives that Access only for development related to vehicular traffic. Permeable Neighbourhood The report concludes that : to 3 bedroom houses. demographic. Development fronting Stoke Park should be kept to a route through the site. A new bus stop will be located Flats help retain and enhance sustainability and New and retained vehicular access to connect with adjacent development. maximum of two storeys in height in order to avoid negative where Romney Avenue meets the linear park. At the biodiversity. “The right form of development, together with much In order to support a diverse and inclusive community, 5% The HMA report indicates that “To create a vibrant impact on the setting of the historic landscape. North end of the site this linking road will be restricted to 2 Bed House retained pedestrian and cycle path Running through the site is a new road providing a bus The site provides an opportunity for enhancing both improved infrastructure and amenity, will result in demand of new housing should be designed to be wheelchair community, and meet housing demands of the city, a mix of buses and cycles only. The carriageway for this main 1 Potential pedestrian and cycle path to allow for potential connection from route linking Lockleaze to Cheswick Village. This continues pedestrian and cycle access to the north. Private Filton Abbeywood to M32 Underpass. from purchasers, improved retail offering and an improved accessible or easily adaptable. tenures will be required to be delivered by new avenue will be a minimum of 6m wide with perpendicular 3 Bed House The path should be part of the wildlife corridor the line of Romney Avenue crossing over the new linear parking running on one side of the road and parallel 3 vehicular movements will be restricted to access Area Principles environment for both new and existing residents.” development” park and provides a spine to the new development. Whilst 4 Bed House only when travelling north / south through the site 2-4 storey blocks of apartments, detached, semi-detached and terraced parking on the other. housing. The development should address adjacent developments and cars will not be able to cross into Cheswick village the from Romney Avenue, with a bus gate or similar ensure good permeability through the area for pedestrians and cyclists. development should provide a permeable neighbourhood measure restricting access along the safeguarded 2 Storey housing that respected the rear gardens of adjacent properties 3. Perimeter Blocks: The housing has been laid out to form and visual amenity of Stoke Park. that encourages pedestrian and cycle movements through 2 bus route. coherent perimeter blocks based on the street Notes Edge Principles the site. Wherever possible connections should be made Type 1. Do not scale drawing use figured Design principles for the Romney House and typologies set out in the Core Principles. Taller dimensions only. The buildings should address the street with active frontages and main into the neighbouring areas. A 2. Any discrepancies between site and Lockleaze School site have been established to help entrances from the street. apartment buildings of 3 to 4 storeys are arranged along drawings to be reported to the architect immediately. Romney Avenue with sides streets on either side made Type 3. Read in conjunction with all relevant guide development proposals and achieve an Space Principles Type structural, mechanical & electrical appropriate layout that responds to the site’s Retained and enhanced wildlife corridor. up of terraced and semi-detached houses of two or B C engineers and landscape architects Location indicative only to allow for flexibility. drawings. 4. Dimensions critical to proposed context. These principles are illustrated in the site three storeys. At the edges of the site, where new building works must be checked on site 4 before building works commences. principles diagram.” housing backs onto existing homes, the building heights 5. Drawing to be read in conjunction with Construction Stage Health & Safety Plan. would be would be limited to two storeys. 6. This development is to comply with latest Building Regulations and NHBC standards. 4. Link roads: Existing roads around the perimeter of the Project site will be connected into the site where possible to BCC Lockleaze School / Romney House Site Perimeter Blocks / Integration provide permeability through the site. Where these connect into Cheswick village they will be restricted to Title cycles and pedestrians only. A new cycle and pedestrian The development should form a legible neighbourhood link will be formed into the development site to the North based on a perimeter block model with clear delineation of West to provide a route to Filton Abbey Wood Station. Site 4 as Proposed the public and private realms. The principle of perimeter blocks should include the treatment of the edges of the site where the development can complete the perimeter blocks of the existing streets backing onto the site on either side. Date Scale This will help to form a coherent and integrated DEC 16 1:1250 @ A3 neighbourhood. Drawing number

Above: Existing housing in Lockleaze Above: Horsted Park, Chatham, Above: Indicative site layout showing higher densities along N Status Revision Romney Avenue 0 5 10 20 30 40 50m INFORMATION / Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site

!18 !16 Core Principles Core Principles Street Types : Type A - Side Street 1. The Green and Leafy Village 4. Quality Homes The residential side street provides the basic building block 3. Houses should form a coherent frontage to the street of the new neighbourhood. These streets have been set out with windows providing natural surveillance. to make efficient use of land and provide appropriate 4. Front gardens or ‘privacy strips’ should be provided to Linear Park Wildlife Corridor / SUDs Gardens and street trees Specific Requirements Space Standards Energy Performance Adaptability Accessibility densities for the new development. all houses to provide appropriate separation between ground floor windows and the pavement / public realm. Key features: This also provides space for planting, and adds visual A new linear park will provide a focus for this new The site analysis in this document shows how Stoke Park The idea of a ‘spacious and leafy village’ is central to the • New linear park Park to link between Stoke Park and It is important that new homes provide robust, durable and The new development proposals should have a coherent The long term life span of a home will depend partly on its The design of the new development should be underpinned neighbourhood and the starting point for its green forms park of a larger green corridor that runs parallel to the ambitions of the Lockleaze Voice Development Plan. This Centre of Site interest to the street. flexible housing to meet the needs of residents at all stages energy strategy that demonstrates a well considered ability to adapt to the changing requirements of its by the principle of inclusivity. The public realm and the 1. On-street parking. The road widths have been set out to 5. Tree planting is an integral part of the street design and infrastructure. The linear park will provide a green M32 linking central Bristol with the surrounding countryside. should be carried through to street tree planting and private • Park to provide planting to promote wildlife corridor as of their life. The new housing on the Romney House Site approach to reducing energy use and carbon emissions at inhabitants. Adaptability should be designed into dwellings individual homes should set out to avoid any unnecessary connection from the heart of the new development to the With its proximity to Stoke Park this site has a direct gardens. part of a site wide Ecology Strategy. allow space for parallel parking on both sides of the the planters should double up as SUDs features. will meet the guidance set out in ‘Technical Housing the scale of the neighbourhood, the street the building and within their development in the following ways: barriers to use. The development should provide housing road. Parking bays should read as part of the pedestrian 6. Bin and bike storage should be incorporated into the landscape of Stoke Park. Surrounding houses will front onto connection with the wildlife of this green link. The new linear • Street tree planting to be incorporated throughout Standards - Nationally Described Space Standards’ as set the individual home. The strategy should combine that is flexible and accessible enough to accommodate the park and the open space will benefit from this natural park can take advantage of this connection as part of a site • The design of the new streets will incorporate development. zone of the road and be broken up by crossing spaces house design. out in policy BCS18. It sets out requirements for the Gross considerations for minimising energy use with strategies for • Building plots and development massing should provide residents throughout their lifetimes. All new houses and with tree planters. 7. Pavements should be 2m wide. surveillance. The linear park should incorporate: wide ecology strategy. substantial planting of street trees to help both the • Front gardens/ privacy strips to be provided to houses Internal (floor) Area of new dwellings at a defined level of on-site renewable energy. Bristol City Council Core Strategy opportunities for extending houses in the future, ground floor flats within the development should aim to environment and visual amenity of the neighbourhood. • A coherent water strategy for the site will be required. A 2. Street design should prioritise pedestrian safety and 8. Building heights should generally be 2 storeys. occupancy as well as floor areas and dimensions for key BCS14 sets out requirements “To secure at least a 20% particularly to the rear. achieve Compliance with Lifetime Homes Standards. There reduce traffic speeds. Whilst the main carriageway • Recreation space • The new linear park will incorporate a range of planting • The street tree planters could form part of a SUDS SUDS system to be incorporated to accommodate parts of the home, notably bedrooms, storage and floor to saving in CO2 emissions from energy use in new • Building construction should take account of future is also an expectation that at least 5% of new dwellings are • Planting to promote biodiversity and encourage wildlife. to maximise biodiversity within the site. strategy based on the ‘Stockholm tree pit’ model. surface water runoff for development. should be 4.8m wide, changes in surface finishes should ceiling height. development through on‐site generation of renewable extendability. fully wheelchair accessible. be used to reduce the apparent width of the road. • SUDs features to reduce surface water runoff. • The wildlife corridor will provide a connection with the • House plots will incorporate a front garden or privacy energy” • The design of new dwellings should allow for future • Tree planting to provide visual amenity. existing habitats of Stoke Park. strip to provide space for planting along the street. The Indicative Layouts shown within this document are internal remodelling where possible by providing: full- The principles of Lifetime Neighbourhoods should also be • A pedestrian route through the development. • New SUDS features will be provided throughout • All houses will have a substantial rear garden. based on dwellings that meet or exceed these space The new housing should be designed to minimise energy span floor construction;, non load-bearing internal embraced in design of the streets and neighbourhood and development. This will include swales within linear park standards. consumption and carbon emissions and provide a walls; and flexible service runs . in the process of developing the site. with suitable planting. comfortable environment for residents. Buildings should be • Where houses have pitched roofs they should allow for Suitable private external amenity space should be provided energy efficient in relation to heating, hot water, ventilation future loft conversion wherever possible by the provision “As we grow older we are more likely to spend more time at for all dwellings. Houses should have a front privacy strip or and lighting and electrical systems. As well as high levels of of clear loft area of a size that will provide a habitable home, and where we live is an important determinant of our front garden between any ground floor window and the thermal performance, air tightness and suitable ventilation room and space for new or extended stairs from well-being. However, it is increasingly recognised that it is pavement. Rear gardens should generally be 10m long to strategies, new housing should be designed to provide: existing landing. not just our homes, but also the neighbourhoods where we provide a back to back privacy distance of 20m between • Provide space for home working live that have a significant role in keeping us well and facing rear windows. • Appropriate clothes drying place • Dwellings should adopt Lifetime Homes standards independent as we grow older.” • On site renewable energy sources • Provision for retrofitting additional renewables. Lifetime Neighbourhoods - CLG • Passive solar gain and appropriate shading

Above: generous living space in low energy house, Bristol Above: Hanham Hall Zero Carbon Development Above: Retirement Housing, Bishops Waltham

!19 !17 Core Principles Core Principles Street Types : Type B - Romney Avenue 2. A Well Connected Neighbourhood 5. Living Streets Romney Avenue will be extended through the site to provide 6. The design should promote active frontages and ensure a new bus route running through Lockleaze and Cheswick that front doors occur at maximum centres of 12.5m. Village. This new avenue will be wider than the side streets Where possible ground floor units should have their and will be lined on either side with apartment buildings own front doors. Permeability and Connections Sustainable Transport Pedestrian movement and Cycle routes Living Streets Clarity of Public and Private Realms Active Frontages / Natural Surveillance Parking Strategies providing a greater density of accommodation than 7. A bus stop is to be accommodated on the avenue. elsewhere on the site. Key features of the avenue will be: 8. Traffic control measures will need to be incorporated at Streets are the most important building block of any The development will be arranged to provide a clear and Streets made up of terraced or semi-detached houses will Achieving a development density for the project in excess of The new development on the former Lockleaze site will play The new bus route crossing the site will provide residents The site is well connected with existing cycle routes linking the North end of the avenue to restrict the road to community and the design of a street can have a huge continuous building line around each street block to create a naturally have front doors animating the street at regular 50 dwellings per hectare whilst achieving the minimum an important role in proving connections between Lockleaze with a direct link into the public transport network and to UWE and destinations around the ring road in one 1. Parking to be arranged as perpendicular parking on at buses and bicycles only where is crosses into Cheswick impact on the identity of a neighbourhood. The streets in perimeter block arrangement with private space contained intervals. Apartment buildings should be configured to parking ratios set out within BCC planning policy will require least one side of the road with a main carriageway width Village. and Cheswick Village and between Stoke Park and the connections to other areas to the North and South of direction and Gloucester Road and St Werburghs and on to this development should provide an attractive, safe and within the block. Backs of houses should face the backs of provide active frontages with entrance doors at a maximum great care in the design of parking within the development. surrounding residential areas. Is is important that the new Lockleaze. The new road will incorporate a restricted ‘bus the city centre in the other. The new development should be of 6m between parked cars. 9. Street design should prioritise pedestrian safety and inclusive place for neighbours to meet, children to play, cars other houses and fronts should face the street. This of 12.5m centres. Ground floor flats or maisonettes could 2. Pavements to be at leat 2m wide with a privacy strip of reduce traffic speeds. Changes in surface finishes neighbourhood provides a legible and permeable part of the gate’ at the northern boundary of the site to limit the use of designed to take advantage of these connections and to be parked and for people to move around on foot and principle should extend to the perimeter of the site to ensure have individual front doors rather than entering through a In order to maintain active streets and natural surveillance, city that encourages movement through the site. The this road to buses and bicycles only. Other motor vehicles promote walking and cycling for residents and for those 2.5m where ground floor apartments have windows should be used to reduce the apparent width of the bicycle. that the privacy and security of existing gardens are communal entrance to reduce ‘dead’ frontages. Housing parking will be predominately on-street parking. The street development should incorporate the following principals: will not be allowed to pass between the site and Cheswick whose route takes them across the site. facing the street. road. maintained. should have habitable rooms at ground floor and should types shown in the following pages show a mixture of Village. A new bus stop will be provided in the centre of the 3. Parking bays should read as part of the pedestrian zone. Importantly the design of the streets should be centred on have windows facing the street. Bay windows could also parallel and perpendicular parking bays which are broken up • The new extension to Romney Avenue will provide the site. The urban design strategy should ensure that pedestrians 4. Street tree planting to be integrated into the design. placemaking and should use a range of design strategies Where houses or flats have habitable rooms at ground floor help natural surveillance. with crossing points and tree planting. The street design 5. Building heights to be 3 storeys with possibly some 4 main artery through the site providing a connection and cyclist are prioritised in the street design and safe including shared spaces, to prioritise pedestrian movement level, front gardens or ‘privacy strips’ will be provided. These should be conceived to reduce traffic speed and encourage between Lockleaze and Chiswick Village for buses, cycles The site also offers good access to the train network connections are provided to the existing cycle infrastructure. storey buildings. and sociability over vehicular speed. will give privacy to ground floor windows, allow space for Rear parking courts will be generally discouraged and on- pedestrian priority on roads within the development. Some and pedestrians. It will also provide the main vehicular through Filton Abbey Wood Station to the North West. A The images (below right) show street junctions in London planting and add visual variety to help animate the street. street parking encouraged to promote natural surveillance parts of the development would be suitable for shared route into the site from Lockleaze. new path should be provided to link through the residential and in Germany where priority is given to cycles and In this section we have set out the core principles behind This privacy strips provides a clear boundary to the public of the street and reduce the opportunities for anti-social spaces. Lateral side streets provide routes around the site. development site to the North West to provide improved pedestrians. The junction design ensures that cars crossing • the design of streets and provided some indicative street realm. behaviour. • Existing roads meeting the boundary of the site should be access to Filton Abbey Wood. the junction from any direction will instinctively give way to types. In order to maintain densities, on-plot parking will form only continued into the site where possible, although vehicular pedestrians and cyclists. It is a simple measure that totally Houses at street corners should respond to their location a small proportion of parking on the site. Rear parking movement should be restricted into Chiswick Village. The development should incorporate provision for car changes the emphasis of the street. and provide windows in the side elevation as well as their courts will be generally discouraged and would generally The development should seek to form a pedestrian and sharing / car club to provide an alternative to car ownership. • main frontage to reduce dead spots for surveillance. Blank only be appropriate for flats. Where parking courts are used cycle route into the new development site to the North All new homes should incorporate bicycle storage. The linear park should provide a safe route to link into Stoke Above: Street in Copenhagen with street planting and parking Above: Street in Amsterdam with street planting and parking gable walls should be avoided. they should have suitable lighting and security provisions. West. Park. The cross-over between the linear park and Romney Below: Street in St Andrews, Bristol with front gardens Below: Horsted Park, Chatham, with perpendicular parking Avenue should incorporate a shared surface to enhance pedestrian safety.

Photo by Playing Out, Bristol

!15 !20 Core Principles 3. A Balanced Community Indicative Layout Street Types : Type C - Linear Park

The linear park is central in providing a strong identity for the 6. The main carriageway will be 6m wide to accommodate new neighbourhood. The park will provide a link between perpendicular parking. Housing Market Assessment Mixture of Housing Types Mixture of Tenure Density Indicative Layout the landscape of Stoke Park and the new housing on the 7. Parking bays should read as part of the pedestrian zone Romney House site. It will provide recreation space, a of the road and be broken up by crossing spaces with A Housing Market Assessment was produced in November Using data from the 2011 census, the housing market As Lockleaze currently has a higher proportion of socially Density is one of the key factors contributing to character The plan on this page provides an indicative layout for the wildlife corridor, SUDs features and a green and leafy tree planters. 2016 by GVA for Bristol City Council to provide an analysis assessment identified a large proportion of low density rented housing units in comparison to the Bristol figure, it is and form of any built environment. Density also has an site and an example of how the Core Principles might be outlook for the surrounding houses. 8. Houses will be 2-3 storeys and will provide a coherent of housing demand in Lockleaze and to provide guidance housing across Lockleaze with 79% of dwellings were semi- important that the new development will deliver a mix of impact on the success of public transport and local shops applied. Locations of street Types A, B & C are indicated on frontage. Windows will be arranged to provide natural 1 St Andrews Road for the City Council in bringing forward sites for new housing detached or terraced dwellings with just 17% being tenures in order to create a vibrant and diverse community. and services in any locality. Making efficient use of land the plan. Montpelier Key features of the linear park street are: surveillance over the green space. 4 BRISTOL BS6 5EH in the area .The assessment studies the following: apartments either purpose built or house conversions. should be a driving principle in any proposals for the Tel: 0117 907 0492 9. Front gardens or ‘privacy strips’ of at least 1.8m should Key elements of the plan: 1. The width of the street between house frontages will be provided to all houses to provide appropriate The Housing and Planning Act 2016 published by the Romney House Site. Restricted bus and cycle lane to be www.emmettrussell.co.uk - Current demographic in Lockleaze The new development should accommodate higher density Government includes a new, broader definition of Affordable provided for this section of road with vary depending on the space available but it should be separation between ground floor windows and the Revision - Supply and demand of open market property in housing in the form of 1 to 2 bedroom flats and 2 to 3 Housing and legalisation for Starter Homes. Starter Homes The overall development density for the site should achieve 1. A Linear park providing a public green space is at the associated enforcement cameras at least 26.9m as shown on the diagrams on this page. pavement / public realm. This also provides space for Lockleaze in comparison to the surrounding areas bedroom housing. It is envisaged that housing demand will will broaden the definition of Affordable Homes by a minimum of 50 dwellings per hectare in line with Core heart of the new development. This links from Stoke 2. The green space will accommodate a swale and planting, and adds visual interest to the street. - An affordable housing assessment based on types, be led by first or second time buyers seeking better value. introducing capped rates for first time buyers. Strategy policy BCS20. Within this overall density Romney Park in the South through the middle of the site. The associated SUDS features. 10. Where the linear park crosses perpendicular roads tenure, supply and demand Adaptable family housing suitable for families at different Avenue has been identified as a street which can take park is overlooked by houses on both sides and 3. Planting will be provided to encourage biodiversity and (including Romney Avenue) the design should imply - Analysis of locally and recently completed residential stages of their life will form a key part of this development. One of the key objectives will be to deliver a mix of tenures higher density apartments. On either side of the central provides the focus for of the SUDs strategy for the to help create a wildlife corridor. priority to pedestrians crossing between one part of the schemes. in response to the current situation and demand required. avenue the development will be mainly houses achieving development. 4. The linear park should accommodate a children’s play park and another. The indicative layout shown in this document includes The housing assessment has identified first and second relatively lower densities. The indicative layout achieves a space. The HMA provides outline recommendations about the higher density housing compared to existing housing in time buyers as new entrants to Lockleaze, therefore a range density of 51.7 units per hectare. 2. Romney Avenue bus link. The new road linking Romney 5. The road will run on one or two sides of the park broad mix of units types and tenures that might be suitable. Lockleaze with a larger proportion of 1 to 2 bed flats and 2 of types and tenures will need to appeal to this Avenue to Chiswick Village accommodates a new bus depending on the width of space available. The road will The report concludes that : to 3 bedroom houses. demographic. Development fronting Stoke Park should be kept to a route through the site. A new bus stop will be located 4 Flats incorporate perpendicular parking on one side and maximum of two storeys in height in order to avoid negative where Romney Avenue meets the linear park. At the parallel parking on the other. “The right form of development, together with much In order to support a diverse and inclusive community, 5% The HMA report indicates that “To create a vibrant impact on the setting of the historic landscape. North end of the site this linking road will be restricted to 2 Bed House improved infrastructure and amenity, will result in demand of new housing should be designed to be wheelchair community, and meet housing demands of the city, a mix of buses and cycles only. The carriageway for this main 1 from purchasers, improved retail offering and an improved accessible or easily adaptable. tenures will be required to be delivered by new avenue will be a minimum of 6m wide with perpendicular 3 Bed House environment for both new and existing residents.” development” parking running on one side of the road and parallel 3 parking on the other. 4 Bed House

3. Perimeter Blocks: The housing has been laid out to form 2 coherent perimeter blocks based on the street Notes Type 1. Do not scale drawing use figured typologies set out in the Core Principles. Taller dimensions only. A 2. Any discrepancies between site and apartment buildings of 3 to 4 storeys are arranged along drawings to be reported to the architect immediately. Romney Avenue with sides streets on either side made Type 3. Read in conjunction with all relevant Type structural, mechanical & electrical B engineers and landscape architects up of terraced and semi-detached houses of two or C drawings. 4. Dimensions critical to proposed three storeys. At the edges of the site, where new building works must be checked on site 4 before building works commences. housing backs onto existing homes, the building heights 5. Drawing to be read in conjunction with Construction Stage Health & Safety Plan. would be would be limited to two storeys. 6. This development is to comply with latest Building Regulations and NHBC standards. 4. Link roads: Existing roads around the perimeter of the Project site will be connected into the site where possible to BCC Lockleaze School / provide permeability through the site. Where these Romney House Site

connect into Cheswick village they will be restricted to Title cycles and pedestrians only. A new cycle and pedestrian link will be formed into the development site to the North West to provide a route to Filton Abbey Wood Station. Site 4 as Proposed

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Above: Existing housing in Lockleaze Above: Horsted Park, Chatham, Above: Indicative site layout showing higher densities along N Status Revision Romney Avenue 0 5 10 20 30 40 50m INFORMATION / Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site Former Lockleaze School/ Romney House Site

!18 !16 Core Principles Street Types : Type A - Side Street 4. Quality Homes The residential side street provides the basic building block 3. Houses should form a coherent frontage to the street of the new neighbourhood. These streets have been set out with windows providing natural surveillance. to make efficient use of land and provide appropriate 4. Front gardens or ‘privacy strips’ should be provided to Space Standards Energy Performance Adaptability Accessibility densities for the new development. all houses to provide appropriate separation between ground floor windows and the pavement / public realm. Key features: This also provides space for planting, and adds visual It is important that new homes provide robust, durable and The new development proposals should have a coherent The long term life span of a home will depend partly on its The design of the new development should be underpinned interest to the street. flexible housing to meet the needs of residents at all stages energy strategy that demonstrates a well considered ability to adapt to the changing requirements of its by the principle of inclusivity. The public realm and the 1. On-street parking. The road widths have been set out to 5. Tree planting is an integral part of the street design and of their life. The new housing on the Romney House Site approach to reducing energy use and carbon emissions at inhabitants. Adaptability should be designed into dwellings individual homes should set out to avoid any unnecessary allow space for parallel parking on both sides of the the planters should double up as SUDs features. will meet the guidance set out in ‘Technical Housing the scale of the neighbourhood, the street the building and within their development in the following ways: barriers to use. The development should provide housing road. Parking bays should read as part of the pedestrian 6. Bin and bike storage should be incorporated into the Standards - Nationally Described Space Standards’ as set the individual home. The strategy should combine that is flexible and accessible enough to accommodate zone of the road and be broken up by crossing spaces house design. out in policy BCS18. It sets out requirements for the Gross considerations for minimising energy use with strategies for • Building plots and development massing should provide residents throughout their lifetimes. All new houses and with tree planters. 7. Pavements should be 2m wide. Internal (floor) Area of new dwellings at a defined level of on-site renewable energy. Bristol City Council Core Strategy opportunities for extending houses in the future, ground floor flats within the development should aim to 2. Street design should prioritise pedestrian safety and 8. Building heights should generally be 2 storeys. occupancy as well as floor areas and dimensions for key BCS14 sets out requirements “To secure at least a 20% particularly to the rear. achieve Compliance with Lifetime Homes Standards. There reduce traffic speeds. Whilst the main carriageway parts of the home, notably bedrooms, storage and floor to saving in CO2 emissions from energy use in new • Building construction should take account of future is also an expectation that at least 5% of new dwellings are should be 4.8m wide, changes in surface finishes should ceiling height. development through on‐site generation of renewable extendability. fully wheelchair accessible. be used to reduce the apparent width of the road. energy” • The design of new dwellings should allow for future The Indicative Layouts shown within this document are internal remodelling where possible by providing: full- The principles of Lifetime Neighbourhoods should also be based on dwellings that meet or exceed these space The new housing should be designed to minimise energy span floor construction;, non load-bearing internal embraced in design of the streets and neighbourhood and standards. consumption and carbon emissions and provide a walls; and flexible service runs . in the process of developing the site. comfortable environment for residents. Buildings should be • Where houses have pitched roofs they should allow for Suitable private external amenity space should be provided energy efficient in relation to heating, hot water, ventilation future loft conversion wherever possible by the provision “As we grow older we are more likely to spend more time at for all dwellings. Houses should have a front privacy strip or and lighting and electrical systems. As well as high levels of of clear loft area of a size that will provide a habitable home, and where we live is an important determinant of our front garden between any ground floor window and the thermal performance, air tightness and suitable ventilation room and space for new or extended stairs from well-being. However, it is increasingly recognised that it is pavement. Rear gardens should generally be 10m long to strategies, new housing should be designed to provide: existing landing. not just our homes, but also the neighbourhoods where we provide a back to back privacy distance of 20m between • Provide space for home working live that have a significant role in keeping us well and facing rear windows. • Appropriate clothes drying place • Dwellings should adopt Lifetime Homes standards independent as we grow older.” • On site renewable energy sources • Provision for retrofitting additional renewables. Lifetime Neighbourhoods - CLG • Passive solar gain and appropriate shading

Above: generous living space in low energy house, Bristol Above: Hanham Hall Zero Carbon Development Above: Retirement Housing, Bishops Waltham

!19 !17 Core Principles Street Types : Type B - Romney Avenue 5. Living Streets Romney Avenue will be extended through the site to provide 6. The design should promote active frontages and ensure a new bus route running through Lockleaze and Cheswick that front doors occur at maximum centres of 12.5m. Village. This new avenue will be wider than the side streets Where possible ground floor units should have their and will be lined on either side with apartment buildings own front doors. Living Streets Clarity of Public and Private Realms Active Frontages / Natural Surveillance Parking Strategies providing a greater density of accommodation than 7. A bus stop is to be accommodated on the avenue. elsewhere on the site. Key features of the avenue will be: 8. Traffic control measures will need to be incorporated at Streets are the most important building block of any The development will be arranged to provide a clear and Streets made up of terraced or semi-detached houses will Achieving a development density for the project in excess of the North end of the avenue to restrict the road to community and the design of a street can have a huge continuous building line around each street block to create a naturally have front doors animating the street at regular 50 dwellings per hectare whilst achieving the minimum 1. Parking to be arranged as perpendicular parking on at buses and bicycles only where is crosses into Cheswick impact on the identity of a neighbourhood. The streets in perimeter block arrangement with private space contained intervals. Apartment buildings should be configured to parking ratios set out within BCC planning policy will require least one side of the road with a main carriageway width Village. this development should provide an attractive, safe and within the block. Backs of houses should face the backs of provide active frontages with entrance doors at a maximum great care in the design of parking within the development. of 6m between parked cars. 9. Street design should prioritise pedestrian safety and inclusive place for neighbours to meet, children to play, cars other houses and fronts should face the street. This of 12.5m centres. Ground floor flats or maisonettes could 2. Pavements to be at leat 2m wide with a privacy strip of reduce traffic speeds. Changes in surface finishes to be parked and for people to move around on foot and principle should extend to the perimeter of the site to ensure have individual front doors rather than entering through a In order to maintain active streets and natural surveillance, 2.5m where ground floor apartments have windows should be used to reduce the apparent width of the bicycle. that the privacy and security of existing gardens are communal entrance to reduce ‘dead’ frontages. Housing parking will be predominately on-street parking. The street facing the street. road. maintained. should have habitable rooms at ground floor and should types shown in the following pages show a mixture of 3. Parking bays should read as part of the pedestrian zone. Importantly the design of the streets should be centred on have windows facing the street. Bay windows could also parallel and perpendicular parking bays which are broken up 4. Street tree planting to be integrated into the design. placemaking and should use a range of design strategies Where houses or flats have habitable rooms at ground floor help natural surveillance. with crossing points and tree planting. The street design 5. Building heights to be 3 storeys with possibly some 4 including shared spaces, to prioritise pedestrian movement level, front gardens or ‘privacy strips’ will be provided. These should be conceived to reduce traffic speed and encourage storey buildings. and sociability over vehicular speed. will give privacy to ground floor windows, allow space for Rear parking courts will be generally discouraged and on- pedestrian priority on roads within the development. Some planting and add visual variety to help animate the street. street parking encouraged to promote natural surveillance parts of the development would be suitable for shared In this section we have set out the core principles behind This privacy strips provides a clear boundary to the public of the street and reduce the opportunities for anti-social spaces. the design of streets and provided some indicative street realm. behaviour. types. In order to maintain densities, on-plot parking will form only Houses at street corners should respond to their location a small proportion of parking on the site. Rear parking and provide windows in the side elevation as well as their courts will be generally discouraged and would generally main frontage to reduce dead spots for surveillance. Blank only be appropriate for flats. Where parking courts are used Above: Street in Copenhagen with street planting and parking Above: Street in Amsterdam with street planting and parking gable walls should be avoided. they should have suitable lighting and security provisions. Below: Street in St Andrews, Bristol with front gardens Below: Horsted Park, Chatham, with perpendicular parking

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Indicative Layout Street Types : Type C - Linear Park

The linear park is central in providing a strong identity for the 6. The main carriageway will be 6m wide to accommodate new neighbourhood. The park will provide a link between perpendicular parking. Indicative Layout the landscape of Stoke Park and the new housing on the 7. Parking bays should read as part of the pedestrian zone Romney House site. It will provide recreation space, a of the road and be broken up by crossing spaces with The plan on this page provides an indicative layout for the wildlife corridor, SUDs features and a green and leafy tree planters. site and an example of how the Core Principles might be outlook for the surrounding houses. 8. Houses will be 2-3 storeys and will provide a coherent applied. Locations of street Types A, B & C are indicated on frontage. Windows will be arranged to provide natural 1 St Andrews Road the plan. Montpelier Key features of the linear park street are: surveillance over the green space. 4 BRISTOL BS6 5EH Tel: 0117 907 0492 9. Front gardens or ‘privacy strips’ of at least 1.8m should Key elements of the plan: 1. The width of the street between house frontages will be provided to all houses to provide appropriate www.emmettrussell.co.uk vary depending on the space available but it should be separation between ground floor windows and the 1. A Linear park providing a public green space is at the Revision at least 26.9m as shown on the diagrams on this page. pavement / public realm. This also provides space for heart of the new development. This links from Stoke 2. The green space will accommodate a swale and planting, and adds visual interest to the street. Park in the South through the middle of the site. The associated SUDS features. 10. Where the linear park crosses perpendicular roads park is overlooked by houses on both sides and 3. Planting will be provided to encourage biodiversity and (including Romney Avenue) the design should imply provides the focus for of the SUDs strategy for the to help create a wildlife corridor. priority to pedestrians crossing between one part of the development. 4. The linear park should accommodate a children’s play park and another. space. 2. Romney Avenue bus link. The new road linking Romney 5. The road will run on one or two sides of the park Avenue to Chiswick Village accommodates a new bus depending on the width of space available. The road will route through the site. A new bus stop will be located 4 Flats incorporate perpendicular parking on one side and where Romney Avenue meets the linear park. At the parallel parking on the other. North end of the site this linking road will be restricted to 2 Bed House buses and cycles only. The carriageway for this main 1 avenue will be a minimum of 6m wide with perpendicular 3 Bed House parking running on one side of the road and parallel 3 parking on the other. 4 Bed House

3. Perimeter Blocks: The housing has been laid out to form 2 coherent perimeter blocks based on the street Notes Type 1. Do not scale drawing use figured typologies set out in the Core Principles. Taller dimensions only. A 2. Any discrepancies between site and apartment buildings of 3 to 4 storeys are arranged along drawings to be reported to the architect immediately. Romney Avenue with sides streets on either side made Type 3. Read in conjunction with all relevant Type structural, mechanical & electrical B engineers and landscape architects up of terraced and semi-detached houses of two or C drawings. 4. Dimensions critical to proposed three storeys. At the edges of the site, where new building works must be checked on site 4 before building works commences. housing backs onto existing homes, the building heights 5. Drawing to be read in conjunction with Construction Stage Health & Safety Plan. would be would be limited to two storeys. 6. This development is to comply with latest Building Regulations and NHBC standards. 4. Link roads: Existing roads around the perimeter of the Project site will be connected into the site where possible to BCC Lockleaze School / provide permeability through the site. Where these Romney House Site connect into Cheswick village they will be restricted to Title cycles and pedestrians only. A new cycle and pedestrian link will be formed into the development site to the North West to provide a route to Filton Abbey Wood Station. Site 4 as Proposed

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