Design and Access Statement
YGY-LAW-XX-XX-RPT-A-DAS
Purpose of issue | For information
Date of issue| 26.03.20
Job Number | 19194
Revision | P00
Ystalyfera School Ystalyfera
Ystalyfera School, Swansea - March 2020 01 Contents Page
1.0 Introduction 4.0 Design Proposals
1.1 Summary of the proposal 4.1 Design Overview
1.2 The Brief 4.2 Key criteria of the proposed development 2.0 Planning Policy Framework 4.3 Proposed Site Layout
2.1 Overview 4.4 Proposed Building Layout
2.2 Planning Policy Wales 4.5 Scale, Massing and External Appearance
2.3 Technical Advice Notes (TANs) 4.6 External Materials
2.4 Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan 4.7 Defi nition of the Entrance
2.5 Well-being of Future Generations Act (2015) 4.8 Landscape Proposals
2.6 Supplementary Planning Guidance 4.9 Sustainability Statement 3.0 Site Analysis 5.0 Access & Movement
3.1 Existing Site 5.1 Access Overview
3.2 Existing Buildings 5.2 External Access Design
3.3 Site Photos 5.3 Vehicle and Pedestrian Access
3.4 Site Constraints 5.4 Inclusive access
5.5 Conformance to Legislation
5.6 Wayfi nding
5.7 Access statement summary
Ystalyfera School, Swansea - March 2020 01 Introduction
1.1 Summary of the proposal
The following design and access statement together with the associated planning application relates to the proposed construction of a 2 storey teaching block at Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera.
The proposals include for the demolition of existing buildings, rationalizing external circulation and creation of new teaching and performance spaces.
The construction of the new building is intended to accommodate the current pupil intake of the existing school while also providing facilities for use by the wider community. The project aims to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. 1.2 The Brief
An architectural brief document was provided by Neath Port Tabot Council (NPT). The document forms part of the NPT schools improvement plan, which includes the major redevelopment of Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera.
The works discussed in this document form the third phase of the redevelopment of the school. Recently completed works include the Eiron Block and the Primary Block.
The following key objectives were set out in the architectural brief document:
• Construction will be part funded by Welsh Government so there is a requirement for the development to a achieve BRREAM ‘ Excellent’ rating
• The project includes the demolition of a number of existing blocks.
• External works are to include new hard and soft landscaping to compliment previous construction.
• The new teaching block is to include General Classrooms, Music Classrooms, Activity Studio, Main Hall, Canteen, Kitchen and Changing Rooms/WC’s.
• The school is to remain operational during the construction phase.
• BB100 standards are to be applied.
• The building must have a sprinkler system.
Ystalyfera School, Swansea - March 2020 02 Planning Policy Framework
2.1 Overview
The planning policy framework for the determination of this application is provided by the content and scope of National Planning Policy, which is contained within the tenth edition of Planning Policy Wales (PPW) and its associated Technical Advice Notes (TANs), together with the Local Planning Policy and its supplementary planning guidance.
The planning policy context for this application is provided in detail in the Planning Statement that accompanies this application. For a full review of pertinent policies please refer to the Planning Statement.
2.2 Planning Policy Wales
National planning policy is contained within the tenth edition of Planning Policy Wales (PPW), published by the Welsh Government in December 2018. PPW is supported by 21 topic-based Technical Advice Notes (TANs), which are also relevant. PPW is the Welsh Government’s principal planning policy document, setting out the context for sustainable land use planning policy, within which Development Plans are prepared and development.
Section 3.17 of PPW relates to design and access statements (DAS) discussing that a DAS should communicate what development is proposed, demonstrate the design process that has been undertaken and explains how the objectives of good design and placemaking have been considered from the outset of the development process.
2.3 Technical Advice Notes (TANs)
This application has been prepared in deference to the latest version of TAN 12: Design, which was updated in March 2016, TAN 18 (Transport) and the suitability of the proposals in this design context are demonstrated in this Design and Access Statement.
Ystalyfera School, Swansea - March 2020 02 Planning Policy Framework
2.4 Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan 2.5 Well-being of Future Generations Act (2015)
Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires that planning application The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act came into force in 2015 and seeks to improve decision should be made in accordance with the authority’s adopted development plan, unless the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales. The Act puts in place seven material considerations indicate otherwise. In this instance, the statutory development plan for this well-being goals in order to make sure that everyone works towards the same vision. The well-being application site is provided in the Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan (2010-2021). Relevant goals are set out in the Planning Statement. planning policies are contained in the table provided to the XX 2.6 Supplementary Planning Guidance
Policy reference Relating to The following supplementary planning guidance’s are also of relevance to the proposed development: Overarching Policies
SP1 Climate Change • Parking Standards (October 2016); SP2 Health • Pollution SPG (October 2016) SP3 Sustainable Communities SC1 Settlement Limits • Design (July 2017); and SC2 Protection of Existing Community Facilities SP4 Infrastructure • Renewable and Low Carbon Energy in New Development (July 2017) Topic Based Policies
SP10 Open Spaces OS2 Protection of Existing Open Space Environment and Resources
SP15 Biodiversity and Geodiversity EN6 Important Biodiversity and Geodiversity Sites EN7 Important Natural Features SP16 Environmental Protection EN8 Pollution and Land Stability SP18 Renewable and Low Carbon Energy RE2 Renewable and Low Carbon Energy in New Development SP19 Waste Management W3 Waste Management in New Development Transport and Access
SP20 Transport Network TR2 Design and Access of New Development Culture and Heritage
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Ystalyfera School, Swansea - March 2020 03 Site Analysis
3.1 The Existing Site
Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera is situated in the village of Ystalyfera in the upper Swansea Valley. The village sits to the North-East of Pontardawe and to the South-West of Ystradgynlais. The site is located close to the A4067 which provides links to Swansea and the M4 motorway.
Ystalyfera RFC is located to the south of the school campus and the Afon Twrch runs close to the eastern boundary. The schools playing fi elds are located to the East of the school site and are accessed via a footbridge over the Afon Twrch.
The school site contains a collection of buildings of varying ages. The school was founded in 1969 on the site of the former Ystalyfera Grammar School. Additional buildings were added as the school developed, with the most recent building being completed circa 2017. There is at present a diversity in the appearance of the various blocks which will be discussed in detail within this report.
Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera The site and surrounding terrain are predominantly fl at. The school site extends to 2.58 hectares Playing Fields and the Playing Fields to 3.9 hectares, with both being owned by Neath Port Talbot Council.
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3.2 Existing Buildings
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The existing school site comprises multiple buildings of varying appearance and heights. The principal language of the existing elevations consists of facing brickwork with bays of glazing. There are also some examples of prefabricated concrete panel wall systems.
The schools main entrance is located in the main school building (Eiron Block) which was completed circa 2017. This building sits on south-west of the campus and has a pitched roof, facing brick external walls and aluminium windows. The Primary School teaching block to the south-east of the site is of a similar age and construction and has its own dedicated entrance. The sports hall is also located to the south of the site and has a pitched roof with facing brick and aluminium cladding external walls.
To the north-west of the site is a collection of fl at roofed buildings with prefabricated panel walls. These buildings are predominantly single storey with a three-storey block in the middle, and are generally in poor condition.
To the north-east of the site is a collection of pitched roof buildings of traditional construction with either facing brickwork or facing stonework walls.
It is proposed that the fl at roofed buildings to the north-west of the site are to be demolished to (3.4) View 2 - Flat roofed buildings to north-west of site. Example of prefabricated panel walls. provide space for the new teaching block.
(3.3) View 1 - Eiron Block. School main entrance (3.5) View 3 - Primary School
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3.3 Site Photos
To aid in the interpretation of this Design and Access Statement, we have included a selection of images of the existing site and buildings.
(3.6) View 1 - Existing access road to west boundary (3.7) View 2 - Existing ‘double decker’ block with Eiron (3.10) View 5 - Eiron Block south elevation (3.11) View 6 - Eastern boundary of campus Block behind
(3.8) View 3 - Existing access road and pre-fab (3.9) View 4 - Existing canteen panelled building
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3.4 Site Constraints
The site comprises of existing school buildings, car park and associated playing fi elds. The school The school playing fi elds are located to the east of the school campus and are accessed by crossing a is currently accessed by vehicles and pedestrians via a one way access road which is shared with road and then a small footbridge over the river Twrch. neighbouring residential properties. The access road is used by pupils, staff , visitors and school buses. The fl at roofed buildings to the north-west of the site were constructed circa 1970 using prefabricated wall panels. It is notable that asbestos was extensively used in this form of building construction, The site is relatively fl at with a gentle slope that falls west to east towards the river Twrch. There are typically in fi re proofi ng and insulation. minimal secure boundaries to the school site.
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4.1 Design Overview
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The proposed development is to provide a Hall, Dining Hall, Changing Rooms, Music Classrooms, General Teaching Classrooms.
The Dining Hall is to cater for both Junior and Senior pupils.
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4.3 Proposed Site Layout
The new teaching block will occupy the space currently inhabited by the Tawe Block, Maths and Swimming Pool buildings. These existing buildings will need to be demolished prior to the erection of the new teaching block. ACCESSSITE GATES ENTRANCE FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES
The new teaching block’s location on the site is dictated by the existing access road which runs
4 4 9 north to south along the western boundary. A new masonry wall adjacent to the access road will EXISTING 2 ensure safe separation between vehicles and pedestrian routes. BIN STORE
It’s understood that the existing Canteen block will be demolished during future development phases on the school campus. The proposed soft landscaping has been designed with future development ss New tarmacadam surface cce ties into existing in mind, and to complement the materials used in the previous building phase. a n a ri st e d e P Tarmacadam surface to match existing Masonry retaining wall to account for level change between road and path BICYCLE D A SHELTERS O Raised planting bed Engineer to confirm requirements relating to R S sustainable drainage proposal S E C C A E L IC H E Raised planting bed V 3 Engineer to confirm requirements relating to 01 3 sustainable drainage proposal
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4.4 Proposed Building Layout
The fl oor plans below illustrate the design proposal for the ground and fi rst fl oor levels. The changing rooms have external access which faces the nearby playing fi elds. Each changing room provide facilities for 20 persons and can be used out of hours if required with restricted access to the At Ground Floor Level; The principal entrance has been located on the east elevation. This entrance remainder of the building. faces the remainder of the school campus and will be used by staff and pupils. This entrance will also be used for out of hours access. There is also a secondary access located on the south elevation. This A passenger lift and 2nr staircases lead up to the fi rst fl oor accommodation. entrance provides a covered link to the recently completed Eiron Block to the south. This entrance will be used by staff and pupils during school hours. At First Floor Level; Music Classrooms, Music Recital and practice rooms have been clustered towards the north of the plan. A control room is accessed from Music Recital which will be used during The entrance lobby leads to the main hall and adjoining activity studio which provides a fl exible performances in the adjacent Hall. space for teaching and performances. Unisex wc’s are also accessed off the entrance lobby. These will be used during the school day and out of hours, when the Hall is used for community use and Circulation corridors and Breakout space provides access to general teaching classrooms, offi ce and performances. seminar room. WC accommodation is located towards the south of the plan.
The Dining Hall provides seating for 180 pupils. A table store allows the Dining Hall to be a multi-use A link corridor provides access into the recently completed Eiron Block. space, while the Junior WC’s cater for the primary school pupils who would use the dining hall before the secondary school pupils.
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4.5 Scale, Massing and External Appearance
The proposed teaching block consists of a two-storey element which contains the general teaching activities. The performance hall sits at an alternative angle and provides interest to the overall mass.
To minimise the impact of the building on the adjacent residential properties, the new building sits a distance from the surrounding properties. The scale of the block and two-storey height creates a mass that is sympathetic to the existing school and the adjacent residential properties, allowing the new building to sit respectfully within the site context.
The plan depth is designed to utilise natural ventilation within the classrooms where possible, with generous corridor widths and breakout spaces.
The roof design takes a design que from the Eiron Block and Primary school. The proposed eaves height, roof pitch and roof covering on the new teaching block refl ect the adjacent Eiron Block.
The vertical banding and window grid compliment the recently completed building phases and aim to continue the design template that has developed. 4.6 External Materials (4.8) Perspective View 01 - Proposed East Elevation The external materials to be used in the proposed development consist of facing brickwork with aluminium window units, facias and roof covering. These materials are in context with the other buildings on campus and look to create a similar material palette used on the recently completed Eiron Block.
(4.6) Eiron Block courtyard area (4.7) Existing Primary School (4.9) Perspective View 02 - Proposed North Elevation
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4.7 Defi nition of the Entrance
The main school entrance is located in the Eiron Block. This is the main entrance to the school.
The primary entrance to the proposed development faces east towards the campus and is defi ned by a simple fl at roofed canopy. The link entrance is located to create a direct circulation route from the Eiron Block through to the new development. 4.8 Landscape Proposals Canopy above building entrance The proposed site plan below illustrates the landscape proposal including new planting beds and the intent to replant/renew existing soft landscaping.
Brick paviers are proposed outside the east elevation to tie-in and compliment the materials used on the previous building phase and to provide a defi ned path to the building entrance. Existing soft landscaping adjacent to the entrance is to be renewed/replanted. New teaching block entrance doors
Raised planting beds to the north-west of the site will provide much needed green spaces on the (4.11) Proposed East Elevation building entrance campus, while also contributing to the sustainable drainage strategy for the development. 4.9 Sustainability Statement ACCESSSITE GATES ENTRANCE FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES Sustainability measures will be implemented in accordance with Neath Port Talbot Council
4 4 9 EXISTING 2 requirements. The building shall be designed and constructed to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. BIN STORE
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5.1 Access Overview
The new proposals within this application have been developed to facilitate convenient and safe access for all building users, regardless of special needs, disability, and familiarity with the site. The proposed extensions and site layout support good accessibility for pedestrians and those using cars and public transport. It conforms to current legislative requirements and best practice guidance.
ACCESS GATES FOR S 5.2 External Access Design EMERGENCY VEHICLES t D av id' s R SITE ENTRANCE d New gates to replace The external areas to the proposed building have been designed as fully accessible spaces for existing fence pupils and visitors with restricted mobility. Materials and colours will be carefully considered to provide a comfortable and practical environment for visually impaired people. ad 9 o 9 R 5 s 4 s e d B c c R
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5.4 Inclusive Access 5.7 Access Statement Summary
The following measures have been applied to the project to ensure inclusive access: Accessibility legislation, with respect to educational buildings, places a great deal of responsibility on the educational providers. This Access Statement is intended to clarify the interpretation that • The proposals have been designed to ensure all students, teachers and members of the the design and construction teams have taken against the minimum requirements set out in Part M community can use the building and landscape in an effi cient, eff ective and enjoyable manner. legislation and best practice guidance.
• The provision of a Part M compliant lift has been provided within the new teaching block Accessibility legislation makes it clear that a reasonable approach is key to determining what is to be done in each circumstance and for the function of the building. The statement, therefore, embodies • All new doors will have a Part M compliant vision panels, unless it is inconvenient, due to a what it is considered reasonable to provide and a mixture of practical provision and support requirement for security or privacy mechanisms for accessing the building.
• All new door furniture will contrast in colour and luminance with the surface of the door, for easy The design proposals aim to provide a fl exible, accessible, and manageable environment for all identifi cation by visually impaired building users. within the context of the brief and the site. Whilst the project will be delivered to an achieve the current standard for universal access, it is important to note that further special physical adjustment • Toilet provision has been designed in accordance with the standard ‘Doc M’ layouts may be required during occupancy to suit any specifi c additional needs that arise. 5.5 Conformance with Legislation
• Approved Document to Part M of the Building Regulations, 2010
• BS 8300:2009+A1:2010
• Building Bulletin 91 Access for Disabled People to School Buildings Management & Design Guide, DFES, 1999
• Building Bulletin 94 Inclusive School Design, DFES, 2001
• Building Bulletin 104 Designing for Pupils with Special Educational Needs, DFES, 2015 5.6 Wayfi nding Full design of the wayfi nding and signage will be developed during detailed design. Key principles of the wayfi nding design will be as follows: • Wayfi nding has been designed to be as intuitive as possible, by designing to provide clear and logical circulation. • Ensuring that the signage and wayfi nding are consistent across the whole school. • Ensuring that wayfi nding and signage is able to adapt to future changes. (5.2) Perspective View 01 - Proposed East Elevation • Providing a robust and long-life signage set.
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