Andover Design and Access Statement February 2010 www.

Issue Date February 2010 Job Number 12212 Document Status DAS Revision 1a Author Various Authorised By DJ

P. 2 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Contents

1 - Introduction Pg 5 4 - Design Pg 43

• Site Location and Description 6 • Master Plan 44 • Planning History 8 • Use Scale and Amount 46 • Planning Application and Description 8 • Scale and Massing 48 • Scope and Content of Design and Access Statement 10 • Density and Mix 50 • Landscape and Open Space 52 • Layout and Appearance Principles 60 2 – Site Assessments Pg 11 • Urban Design Principles and Character Zones 64 • Site Context 12 • Appearance 84 • Landscape Context 16 • Access and Movement 90 • Site Analysis 18 • Community Safety 99 • Character Analysis 22 • Climate Impact Assessment 100 • Planning Policy Context 30 • Phasing and Implementation 102 • Planning and Design Guidance 32

Appendix Pg 105 3 – Evaluation Pg 33 • Appendix 1 106 • Design Vision and Concept 34 • Appendix 2 108 • Public Consultation 40 • Design Evolution 42 INTRODUCTION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 3 VISION

Our vision is to create a new integrated and sustainable neighbourhood set within an attractive environment that responds to the local character and landscape setting. Our development will benefi cially contribute to the existing community by improving public transport, providing additional retail and community facilities, new opportunities for sports and leisure, and a new primary school. Development of the site will respond to the existing landscape and ecological constraints by retaining a landscape structure that mitigates against any loss. Sustainable connections will be created to link the development with the range of facilities within Andover. Opportunities for the development to connect to adjoining sites such as employment and recreation will be taken. We want the new development at Picket Piece to enhance the village quality of the existing community, making it a place that is vibrant and viable as a place to live, work and spend leisure time.

P. 4 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 1. Introduction INTRODUCTION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 5 Site Location and Description fi g . 1.1 > Location Plan 1.1 The site is located approximately 3 Kilometres east of the centre of Andover and is within the area known as Picket Piece. The site lies within the administrative boundaries of Test Valley Borough Council.

The Application Site 1.2 The application site (outlined in red at fi gure 1.2) is the fi rst phase of a larger development at Picket Piece. Subsequent phases north of Walworth Road will be the subject of future applications.

1.3 The new neighbourhood will lie within an irregular rectangular wedge shape comprising a total of 34.24 hectares (84.62 acres) on the eastern edge of Andover. Phase 1 is 25.50 hectares (63.03 acres)

1.4 The northern boundary is formed by Walworth Road and back gardens on the southern side of Walworth Road.

1.5 The southern boundary of the development is formed by rear gardens to properties fronting Ox Drove and Ox Drove itself. There are also two parcels of land south of Ox Drove.

1.6 The eastern boundary adjoins an open fi eld, and the western boundary adjoins sports pitches.

Walworth Road Ox Drove Ox Drove

P. 6 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 1.2 > Site Plan (Red Line)

Phase 1 Boundary

Subsequent Development INTRODUCTION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 7 Planning History Planning Application Description

1.7 The application site has a long history in terms of 1.15 In preparing the Council’s Local Development 1.16 This Design and Access Statement accompanies public open space, vehicular, pedestrian and cycle local planning policy. For a detailed description of the Framework Core Strategy Development Plan the outline planning application (with all matters access and landscaping. This scheme forms the fi rst local planning history reference should be made to Document, through public consultation during an reserved except Access) submitted to Test Valley phase of a wider development that, upon completion, the planning statement. The following is a summary ‘Issues & Options’ and Preferred Option, the Council Borough Council as is described as follows: will deliver around 800 dwellings in total. of the main stages in the relevant planning process. identifi ed the east of Andover as preferred location for development. The Draft Submission Document – 1.17 Outline planning application for mixed-use 1.8 The Test Valley Borough Local Plan Review published in October 2008 identifi ed Picket Piece for development comprising up to 530 dwellings, a local – Initial Deposit Draft was published for public the development of 800 dwellings. The Core Strategy centre offering community facilities and retail units, consultation in January 2003 and identifi ed land at has subsequently been withdrawn due to concerns fi g . 1.3 > Core Strategy Plan Picket Piece as safeguarded for development post expressed (although these did not relate to the 2011 (Policy AND14) with the land between Picket allocation at Picket Piece). Piece and the Walworth Industrial estate allocated for an extension to the industrial estate (Policy AND03.1).

1.9 At this time land east of Ickneild Way (now known as East Anton) and land at Picket Twenty were proposed for allocation for housing development.

1.10 The Revised Deposit Draft plan was published in January 2004 and maintained the safeguarded land status of land at Picket Piece post 2011 and the allocation of the industrial estate extension.

1.11 In September 2005, following the Local Plan Public Inquiry, the Inspectors Report confi rmed the allocation of East Anton but deleted Picket Twenty. In relation to Picket Piece the Inspector’s report noted that:

“It seems to us that the area already has the semi- urban character of an existing mainly residential community on the edge of Andover ... we therefore have no hesitation in concluding that Picket Piece has the potential for a planned extension to the existing urban area.”

1.12 Paragraph 10.3.172 of the report identifi ed that land ownership was one of the principle reasons for the Council not allocating the site for development in the Plan period.

1.13 In conclusion the Inspector’s report identifi ed the site as being suitable for housing and recommended that it be included for development, during the plan period.

1.14 Due to concerns regarding the deliverability of the site for housing (given the number of land owners involved) the Council omitted Picket Piece from the fi nal version of the Local Plan, which was then Boundary Developable Area (as Existing Development 11.55 ha Existing Employment Site 0.43 ha Safeguard Access adopted. per Master Plan 07-G) 36.60 ha Local Plan Site Boundary 50.13 ha Existing Employment Site 0.34 ha New Landscape 1.91 ha Local Centre Housing, Open Space, Community Existing Employment Site 1.44 ha Facilities 5.14 ha Vehicular Access Housing, Open Space, Community Existing Employment Site 1.06 ha Pedestrian Cycle Access Facilities (subject to detailed design) 28.26 ha

P. 8 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 1.4 > Aerial Photograph

Phase 1 Boundary

Subsequent Development INTRODUCTION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 9 Scope and Content of Design and Access Statement

1.18 The Design and Access Statement has been 1.20 This Design and Access Statement has been 1.0 INTRODUCTION: outlining the steps taken to date in developing the Master prepared on behalf of Wates Developments, in structured in response to the assessment criteria set Plan, including the planning background support of development on the Site at Picket Piece. out by the GDPO and provides specifi c information on: 2.0 SITE CONTEXT: An assessment and evaluation of the local facilities and 1.19 The Design & Access Statement has been ASSESSMENT: with sections on Site Analysis, Site services within Picket Piece to inform the prepared to be compliant with the amended General Context and Local Character Analysis. design process. Development Procedure Order (GDPO) and the guidance given in the Department of Communities INVOLVEMENT: set out in the Public Consultation and SITE ANALYSIS: An assessment, evaluation and illustration of the existing and Local Government (DCLG) Circular 01/2006 Design Evolution section opportunities and constraints on the Site. (Guidance on Changes to the Development Control System). Consideration has been given to the EVALUATION: within the sections on Site Analysis, Site LOCAL CHARACTER ANALYSIS: An assessment and evaluation of importance of demonstrating the mechanisms Context, Local Character and Design Evolution settlements surrounding the Site to inform the design of the proposed for the delivery of design quality within the built development of the Site. environment. The document also has the following DESIGN: described within the Vision and Concept and functions and purpose: Design Evolution sections PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT: An assessment of policies relevant to the redevelopment of the Site, including an evaluation of the local plan • To provide a concise description of the key AMOUNT, LAYOUT, SCALE, LANDSCAPING, policies and their impact upon the proposals. issues and the evaluation that informed the APPEARANCE and ACCESS: described in the Master design decisions which led to the current form of Plan section. 3.0 DESIGN VISION AND CONCEPT: Setting out the vision for the development development; of the Site, and the concept for development informed by the assessment, 1.21 To clearly respond to the requirement of the • To provide comprehensive information on the evaluation and involvement. GDPO the document has been structured as follows: development in terms of composition, urban design, access and circulation, open space, CONSULTATION AND DESIGN EVOLUTION: Further details on the evolution landscape, and phasing; and of the Master Plan design including details of the public consultation and the implications of the consultation process on the design of the Master • To set out design standards that will establish: Plan. › a framework for the development which promotes a high quality of design; 4.0 MASTER PLAN: An outline of the proposals for the Master Plan, including an explanation of the amount, layout, scale, appearance, landscape and › clear standards and criteria to evaluate and access of the proposed development. Details of the approach to land form, assess detailed applications, supporting the building performance, mitigation and adaptation to climate change are development control process, and ensuring also included in this section. high quality and coordinated design; and › a clear brief for designers and others involved Table 1: Document Structure in the development process which will guarantee the achievement of high standards.

P. 10 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 2. Site Context SITE CONTEXT

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 11 P. Site Context

2.1 To ensure the physical, social and economic 2.5 The Strategic Housing Market Assessment carried within the new development. This will be a major 2.12 Whilst the proposed Primary School may provide integration of development proposals, the areas out by DTZ for Central Hampshire had concluded benefi t to the existing residents as well as the new facilities to the new community a need for additional immediately adjacent to the site, together with the that 46% of the demand for new households would occupants. Whilst the community hall provides a focal community space is identifi ed. wider surroundings, have been the subject of an be for 3 – 5 bedroom dwellings, 29% for 2 bed point for the existing community there will be a need appraisal. This appraisal focused on existing retail, dwellings, and 25% for 1 bed dwellings. Whilst Picket to provide an additional building to allow for the Healthcare leisure and community facilities, open space, and Piece would be appropriate for 2 to 5 bedroom increase in population. 2.13 There are fi ve medical practices situated in employment as illustrated in Figure 2.1; linkages and houses, there would be a limit on the provision of 1 Andover and one in the rural area that could be transport as illustrated in Fig 2.1; and landscape as and 2 bedroom apartments, which would be more Education considered as available to the residents of Picket illustrated in Fig 2.3. appropriate in a town centre context. 2.9 The primary schools considered in the context of Piece. These are as follows: Picket Piece were: 2.2 The site’s immediate context is also considered Retail and Community Facilities • Shepherds Spring Medical Centre; with an examination of uses, linkages, routes 2.6 Within Picket Piece there is a sub post offi ce • Vigo Infant School (4 to 7 years); • St Mary’s Surgery; landscape and building heights. This ensures and several specialist outlets in the Picket Piece • Vigo Junior School (8 to 11 years); and the design responds sensitively to its immediate Commercial Centre. The nearest food stores are • The Adelaide Medical Centre; surroundings. the Tesco and Sainsburys’ supermarkets off the • East Anton Primary Schools (4 to 11 years). • Andover Health Centre Medical Practice; roundabout on Churchill Way, which are within 2.3 As a result of the fi ndings from the site appraisal, 3.0 kilometres of the site. The centre of Andover 2.10 Following detailed discussions with Hampshire • Charlton Hill Surgery; and the proposals have been designed to integrated, has a comprehensive range of retail facilities and County Council Education Authority it was identifi ed • Derrydown Clinic. supplement and complement the adjacent uses and, professional services and lies within 3.5 km. that all the above schools could be near capacity by where possible, bring new positive benefi ts to the 2020. It was agreed that a one form entry school 2.14 Of these, Shepherd Spring Medical Centre is local community. 2.7 Picket Piece has its own community hall on would be required on the site. The area required the closest and Hampshire PCT may propose that Walworth Road. This is owned and managed by the would be 1.2 hectares. this practice should be expanded to provide two Residential local community. The nearest church is St Mary C of additional consulting rooms. This practice would then 2.4 The immediate built context of the site is E, which is located in the centre of Andover. The town 2.11 East Anton has land reserved for a secondary be able to deal with the new residents at Picket Piece. characterised by predominantly residential uses. The library is located in Chantry Centre, in the centre of school. Winton Secondary School will serve the site Any fi nancial contribution would form part of the houses are mainly detached and two storeys. Most Andover. and as it is within 5 kilometres HCC will not provide Section 106 agreement. of the houses have been built over the second half of transport but will look to the developer to provide the twentieth century. 2.8 Within walking distance, retail facilities are poor safe routes to schools etc. and there will be a need to enhance these facilities

Andover High Street Picket Piece Community Building Winton Secondary School

P. 12 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 2.1 > Context Plan

Site Cycle Distance Isochrone Station Schools

Picket Twenty Site Existing Vegetation Place of Worship East Anton Secondary School

East Anton Development Bus Routes Shops Local Centres SITE CONTEXT Walking Distance Isochrone Rail Way Shepherds Spring Medical Centre Playing Fields

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 13 P. East Anton Employment Links and Transport Andover Train Station 2.15 There are three major commercial estates in Andover, East and West Portway and Walworth. They were built in the 1960’s and 1970’s with the council -Railways retaining ownership of the land. 2.21 The railway station is located near the centre of Andover and is 3.7 kilometres from the site. The 2.16 The Walworth Business Park lies to the west of station is served and operated by South West trains. the site and is within easy walking distance. The site The station is 107km south west of Waterloo on comprises over 200 acres and 2.8 million square feet the West of England main line (London Waterloo – of commercial accommodation. Exeter). The station will need to be accessed by both bus and cycle. 2.17 A strategy to bring Walworth back to its full potential was approved by the council in September -Bus Routes 2007. The short term strategy consists of actions 2.22 Andover is well serviced by buses, most of which such as new signage and improved landscaping which are run by Stagecoach. The number 76 bus runs is now completed. Over the longer term the plan is to View of Walworth Business Park between Andover and Basingstoke every hour during Andover Bus Station work in partnership with an investment fund. the week and is the nearest regular bus service to the site. Discussions have been held with Stagecoach 2.18 The present playing fi elds to the west of the and it has been agreed that the development should application site have been identifi ed in the Local Plan be served by a new bus service between the site, as an extension to Walworth. Class B1(b), Class B2 Andover bus station and Andover railway station. It and Class B8 have been identifi ed as potential uses is possible that this could be achieved by revising the for the site. The Local Plan identifi es that there would timetable for the existing Service 76. have to be a 15 metres landscape buffer along the eastern boundary of the site and no building should -Footpaths and Cycleways be within 35 metres of this boundary. 2.23 Footpaths and cycle access to the site is via either Walworth Road or Ox Drove. There are two Sports and Leisure routes that need to be examined further. The fi rst 2.19 Andover Leisure Centre is located in the centre is the proposed on/off road route through Walworth of Andover and provides for a wide range of activities, Business Park that will eventually lead to the centre including swimming. London Road Sports Ground has of Andover and the railway station. The second is via View of Walworth Business Park two football pitches and a cricket table. The nearest Northway and under the railway. This will connect Andover Bus Station sports pitches are on the western boundary but might to the proposed development of East Andover. Both be built upon in the future as Walworth Business Park these potential routes would give residents of Picket expands. Piece access to a wide range of facilities.

2.20 As the sports pitches in the proposed East -Highway Anton development and London Road Sports Ground 2.24 The main vehicular access route into Picket are over two kilometres away, and the adjoining Piece is from Walworth Road. To the east the road sports pitches could be built upon in the near future, goes to B3048 and to the west the road links to the there is a need to provide sports facilities on site. London Road which goes into the centre of Andover. Ox Drove runs along the southern section of the site, this connect to Walworth Road goes to Whitchurch in the east, and links to Andover town centre via the B3400 and then the A3093. Access to Ox Drove is proposed to be limited to buses and emergency access only.

P. 14 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 2.2 > Immediate Context Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Sports Field

Subsequent Development Farmland

Post Offi ce Railway Line SITE CONTEXT

Employment Existing Development

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 15 P. Landscape Context

2.25 The Landscape Strategy for the Site at Picket 2.27 At a localised level within the Test Valley Site Landscape Context Piece has been informed by a landscape and visual Borough, the Site lies within the Andover Chalk 2.28 The Site encapsulates existing ribbon appraisal, and guided by relevant landscape policies Downland which forms part of the wider Chalk development comprising residential properties and as well as Landscape Character Assessments. Downlands. The Andover Chalk Downland is a small commercial estates along Walworth Road characterised by settlements resulting from ribbon and Ox Drove. The residential properties which Landscape Character development at Andover and Picket Piece. The built- overlook the Site exert an urban-rural infl uence on 2.26 At a national level, the Site falls within the up edge of these settlements is recognised in the the landscape character. In contrast, land to the Hampshire Downs, a landscape described as a wider landscape where urban fringe activities are north, south and east is generally in agricultural use strong rolling downland with scarps, hilltops and visible from the open area of downland. Historical with large fi elds defi ned by a vegetative framework valleys which have an open and exposed character. land use infl uences the landscape as exhibited by the of clipped hedgerow boundaries. Harewood Forest In contrast, the sheltered downland valleys exhibit 19th century parliamentary enclosure. This character is a large woodland block located on a ridgeline to a strong framework of mixed-species hedgerows, is evident on the Site where larger fi elds have been the south-east of the Site, and Faulkner’s Bushes is interspersed by numerous woodland blocks to give sub-divided to form smaller grazing paddocks for an Ancient Woodland lying to the east. The Site is a strong sense of enclosure. At a county level, the horses. separated from Walworth Industrial Centre to the Site is described as part of the Urban Area given its west, by sports fi elds, and from countryside to the close proximity to the urban edge of Andover, and north by the South West Trains railway line. the strong presence of residential and commercial development in the area.

ribbon development along Walworth Road

larger fi elds have been sub-divided for grazing within Picket Piece

P. 16 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 2.3 > Landscape Character Plan

Site of Importance for Site Existing Water Courses Public Footpath + Local Authority Boundary AONB Nature Conservation Existing Woodlands, Copse Existing Woodlands, Copse and Restricted Byway + District Landscape Character Area * Countryside Schedule Ancient Monument tree belts (Metres AOD) 10F Andover Chalk downland 6D Harewood Forest Wooded Downs Existing Trimmed Hedgerows Ridgelines Listed Building ++ 8A Tangley and Doles Wood Local Gap Settlement Boundary

9A Semi Enclosed Clay Plateau Farmland SITE CONTEXT Ancient Woodland Valleys Tree Preservation Order +++ Housing

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 17 Site Analysis

Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Access Points Noise and Vibration 2.29 An initial walkover survey of the site showed 2.30 The main access points are to be from Walworth 2.31 Opportunities for access to the east and west of 2.32 A noise survey has been carried out to identify no sign of any earthworks or other archaeological Road. Bus only links will be allowed for to Ox Drove the land to the north of Walworth Road, and to the the 55dB contour for noise from trains along the evidence. There are no Listed Buildings or Scheduled and the adjoining sports fi eld, which will in the future east of the land to the south of Walworth Road should northern boundary. Gardens and external amenity Monuments within the site. be employment land. Pedestrian and cycle links will be allowed for in the scheme design. areas are to be avoided where exposed to noise levels also be available from Ox Drove and the western in excess of 55dB. Dwellings exposed to noise level sports pitches. over 55dB will need additional measures such as increased sound insulation.

A photo from Ox Drove View of Walworth Road View of Walworth Road

Infrastructure Surface Water and Flooding Power Supply Telecommunications 2.35 There is no watercourse or groundwater fl ood 2.36 There is a strategic gas main immediately to the 2.39 Both BT and Virgin Media have Foul Drainage risk on the site as confi rmed by the Environment west of the site, which has ample capacity to provide telecommunications plant in Picket Piece, which can be used to supply the development. 2.33 The foul sewer in Walworth Road immediately Agency. The geology of the site is ideal for a conventional gas supply to the development will to the west of the site has just been upgraded by Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS, which ensures also mean that mains gas will potentially be available Southern Water and now has capacity to service that water is not drained to the existing sewage to existing residents of Picket Pieces for the fi rst time. Broadband the proposed development. Connections to the systems) and surface water drainage will be dealt 2.40 Broadband is available in Picket Piece, so a existing sewer will bring a foul sewerage network to with at source by infi ltration into the chalk using 2.37 Existing overhead power cables will be supply will be available to the new residents. Picket Piece for the fi rst time providing the potential soakaways and other appropriate systems. Overland replaced by an underground system as part of the opportunity for existing dwellings to benefi t from an fl ow routes for extreme rainfall will be provided development. adopted system rather than rely on septic tanks. within the development to ensure there is no increase in fl ood risk on or off-site. Water Supply 2.34 The Fullerton Sewage Treatment Works, whilst 2.38 A potable water supply will interconnect to the constrained by water quality standards in the River existing water mains in both Walworth Road and Ox Test has suffi cient spare capacity to treat effl uence Drove. Pumping Station improvements as part of from the site. the new connections works will increase the existing network security of supply and pressure to the benefi t of all in the local area.

P. 18 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 2.4 > Constraints Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Non Native Hedgerow Railway Line Slopes Extension to Business Park Category B

Existing Vegetation not shown on Subsequent Development Existing Buildings Landscape Buffer to Back Category C Main Access Points survey (Sourced from aerial photo) Gardens Existing Trees & Areas Exposed to Noise Levels in Existing Road Railway noise mitigation Category R Scrubs/Hedges Possible Pedestrian/Cycle links Excess of 55dB SITE CONTEXT Native Hedgerow Existing Road - Limited vehicular Emergency/Bus Only Link Contours Category A access to proposed development (access to existing properties to remain) Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 19 Landscape 2.46 Specialist surveys have been undertaken for: Site Context and Analysis Summary • A one form entry primary school is to be provided 2.41 There is a strong framework of hedgerows 2.50 The site and context analysis has provided in a central location to the site and a community and tree belts along the eastern boundary of the • invertebrates a clear insight into the key opportunities for facility supplement the existing hall in Walworth Road. site, which forms a visual buffer between the built reptiles• improvements to Picket Piece to which development form within Picket Piece and the open countryside. of the site can contribute and has set a range of • Although access to public open space is good bats• bats• The site is also visually contained by a substantial constraints on the site to which the development with the sports pitch in the adjoining land to hedgerow on the northern boundary, existing • grasslands must respond. the west of the site, this is allocated for future mature hedgerow trees within hedgerows, a development. Areas should therefore be set • hedgerows degraded framework of hedgerows within the 2.51 Further input into the analysis has come from aside for formal and informal public open space southern portion of the site and domestic planting the local character study detailed in Section 2.6. on the site. within the gardens of existing residential properties. 2.47 There is a diversity of grassland habitat on site, some of which is locally valuable to wildlife whilst 2.52 The site analysis has been drawn on to inform • Landscape and ecological analysis have identifi ed 2.42 The existing structure of hedgerows, hedgerow some areas are of little wildlife value. The value the vision and development objectives for the site that there needs to be a network of retained and trees and tree groups provides a strong and attractive of the grassland is generally linked to the way it is and the Master Plan, which are set out in Section 3. proposed hedges with buffers to allow for species context for high quality design and ecological managed. The underlying chalky soils means that movement in the site. there are a few ‘chalk grassland’ indicator species management as part of the development. 2.53 The development objectives are for the site and • Proposed and retained hedgerows will contribute present across some fi elds. the Master Plan, to new opportunities for pedestrian and cycle 2.43 Hedgerows are to be retained where possible access through the Site. The existing vegetative 2.48 The native hedgerows within the site provide the with priority given to those which consist of native • Which are set out in Section 4. The development framework would assist in the creation of such most wildlife value as they provide habitat for a wide species and provide green links to the surrounding objectives are a critical response to the routes to provide links between Walworth Road range of species and, in some instances, have been countryside (A more detailed explanation is contained opportunities and constraints identifi ed in this and Ox Drove. The northern boundary will present for a long time. in Appendix 1). section and summarised as follows: feature a narrow, linear parkway with ecological • Through analysis of local facilities in Picket features including managed understorey planting 2.44 A detailed tree survey has been carried out in 2.49 The retention and enhancement of the existing Piece and Andover the opportunity to provide and meadow grassland through which informal accordance with BS5837.2005. This has categorised hedgerows is the main focus of the biodiversity additional retail outlets was identifi ed. pedestrian routes would be created. This linear the trees and hedges to inform the future design. strategy. This is complemented by species-rich parkway would assist in the creation of pedestrian grassland creation in areas of public open space, • Although bus services in Andover are good there links to public rights of way further to the east. Ecology and provisions for nesting birds and roosting bats is a need to extend an existing service to the within the new development. This will safeguard the • To respect the site’s immediate context and to 2.45 Ecology surveys have been carried out to site. New bus stops are to be located within and/ existing wildlife on the site and promote new areas of protect the amenity of the existing residents, explore the wildlife value of the site. The surveys or adjoining the site to give access to a bus stop ecological value in the long-term. storey heights of the proposed residential began in the spring with an initial fi eld survey in May within 400 metres for all residents. development will be generally limited to 2 1/2 2009 to map all of the habitat across the site. The • A mix of house types is to be provided in the storeys, with some occasional 3 storeys in the habitat information was combined with local records new development with the majority of houses local centre. Adjoining existing properties for the area, to determine which specialist species containing 2 to 5 bedrooms. dwellings will be constrained to 2 storeys. surveys should be conducted on the site.

Existing residents at Picket Piece View of site from Ox Drove View of western boundary

P. 20 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 2.5 > Ecology Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Improved Grassland/Wasteland Improved Grassland

Subsequent Development Arable Land Hardstanding

Semi Improved Grassland/ Existing Vegetation Semi Improved Grassland Wasteland SITE CONTEXT Existing Buildings Improved/Semi Improved Grassland

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 21 P. Character Analysis

2.54 To create a development that strengthens and enhances the local distinctiveness of Hampshire fi g . 2.6 > Location Plan Downs a landscape character area, the local character and context must be explored and understood. From an examination of the basic design principles that have sustained the sense of place in Hampshire, inspiration for the design and layout of the site can be drawn, to enable the creation of an integrated and responsive development, appropriate to its context.

2.55 To identify the essence of local distinctiveness and provide potential references for the proposed development, an analysis has been made of selected areas of surrounding villages within the Hampshire countryside. The focus of this analysis is primarily on the villages close to Picket Piece, which exhibit urban form, architectural styles and densities typical of the locality.

2.56 Four villages are identifi ed to explore the main characteristics of the local surroundings of which the Picket Piece development forms a part;

• Goodworth Clatford, • Picket Piece, • Hurstbourne Priors, • Whitchurch.

2.57 Figure 2.7 shows the location of these villages in comparison to the Picket Piece development area. Hurstbourne Priors is situated in the valley of the River Bourne (a tributary of the River Test) and located on the B3048 running parallel to the river Bourne. Whitchurch and Goodworth Gatford are located in a distinct valley landscape, with rivers passing through the villages.

2.58 The four study areas identifi ed on this page are described in more detail in the following sections with specifi c reference to the following components that combine to contribute to the character:

• Urban Form, • Block Structure, • Building Form and Style, • Boundary Treatments, • Details and Materials.

P. 22 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Goodworth Clatford Picket Piece SITE CONTEXT

Hurstbourne Priors Whitchurch Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 23 General Character of Goodworth Clatford

2.94 Goodworth Clatford, is a small village situated around 1 mile south of Andover.

2.95 The original Saxon pagan settlement is believed to have originated around the river Anton. For centuries the village was a farming community with water meadows and arable fi elds located on a gently rolling landscape.

2.96 Church Lane with St Peter’s runs to the east of the development and it dates from the 12th century, a large rectory with its Glebe Farm running to the Anton, and Manor Farm. The narrow western lane to Barrow Hill serviced the farm and farm cottages.

Urban Form 2.97 Goodworth Clatford has a linear form shaped around Longstock Road with a distinctive character. It has historic buildings and more recent buildings running together along the gently curving road. Generally the settlement has an informal village character. The set backs of the Building Form and Style buildings and the building and the gaps between 2.102 Most housing in the village is of two storey the buildings varies. construction. The roof lines with many of the thatched cottages are low. The pitches of the 2.98 The nodal point of the village is around buildings vary usually the thatch roofs are steepest, the local pub where the church lane joins the fi g . 2.7 > plain clay and slate are shallower. Some houses Longstock Road. have eaves below fi rst fl oor window tops, dormers Goodworth Clatford Figure Ground and half hipped roofs are common. The informal building style gives a low and open feel to the Block Structure and boundary village. In spite of the character changes there is still 2.100 Boundaries usually defi ned by low brick, fl int, treatment a unity created by the height of the buildings and and stone walls, timber picket fences or hedgerows, materials. 2.99 The block structure of the village is or a mix of all. predominantly single sided blocks with different set backs from the main road. To the north-east 2.101 The density of the development is low and the In summary: • Buildings are generally 2 storeys; there is a group of building located by the road plot sizes are generally large. arranged around small cul-de-sacs and to the • Roof styles and materials are varied throughout south-west there are some back to back blocks. the village with gable pitched roof dominating; • Gable and hipped dormers are mainly located Materials: eave line in the roof slope; • Walls are a mixture of render, brick and fl int Setbacks and boundary treatments of the houses in Goodworth Clatford varies. • Tile hanging is an occasional feature • Roofs are slate, plain tiles and thatch.

P. 24 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 There isavariety inroof andthelocation ofthedormerwindows. style General Character ofPicketPiece areas ofemployment. residential incharacterhalland withacommunity EastofAndover.to theNorth Itispredominantly 2.59 role increating thecharacter ofthevillage. landscape ofthefront gardensplay an important anddomestic road. Landscapeofthecountryside busyroad, setwellbackfroma gentlycurving, the a suburbancharacter. Buildingsare locatedalong 2.60 Urban Form Plot sizeswithin thedevelopment. ofdevelopment vary Picket Pieceisasmallsettlement located The settlement hasanarrow planform with for thesingle sidedblocks. smaller plotswithinclusterhousesandlarger plots 2.63 also seen. wallshowever hedgesandmetalrailings are short on dwellings.Itispredominantly picketfence and 2.62 arranged around smallcul-de-sacs. houses locatedalong themainroad with units large setbacks.Thisiscombinedwithsmallcluster single sidedblocksfacing tothemainroad with 2.61 treatment Block Structure andboundary The blockstructure ofthesettlement ismainly Different boundary treatments canbeseen Different boundary The plotsizesfrom ofdevelopment vary Figure Ground fi g .2.8 > Picket Piece some 1and2storey units. 2.65 the detachedlate20thcentur Thepredominantstyles. form ofthesettlement is 2.64 In summary: In summary: troughunity outthesettlement. the similarmaterialsusedonbuildings creates a building line, thelarge setbackswithplantingsand though ther Half hippedroofs with gablesare common.Even 2.67 2.66 Building Form andStyle • • • • house porches matching with theroof material of the There are occasionalsmall leanorhippedstyle the roofs (withsomeexceptions); areDormers mainlylocatedonthe eave lineof dominating;settlement, withpitchstyle Roof andmaterialsare styles varied through the throughout thesettlement; the street scene,1and2storeys between Buildings are generally mixed inheightwithin Buildings have pitchroofs withgableends. Generally thebuilding heightsare 1,5with Ther Picket Piecehasamixofbuilding forms and e ar e isav e dormerroof windows. ariety inroofariety style,ridgelineand y dwellin gs. gs. Materials: • • tiles. Roofs are amixture ofslate andplain render, fl Walls are mainlyred brickwithsome int andtimber.

P. 25 SITE CONTEXT General Character of Hurstbourne Priors

2.68 Hurstbourne Priors is a small village located within the North Wessex Downs, two miles west of Whitchurch.

2.69 The fi rst record of Hurstbourne is in a Saxon grant.

2.70 The settlement is believed to have originated around the church and subsequently in a linear pattern along the B3048. It was recorded in the Conservation Area Appraisal that agriculture and forestry were the principal occupations in the village until the Second World War.

2.71 Farming still continued on traditional lines. There are other uses like stud and equestrian centres, otherwise Hurstbourne is primarily residential in character.

Urban Form 2.72 Although Hurstbourne Priors has a basically linear form, it has distinctive character with well- spaced historic buildings along the gently curving Building Form and Style road. Generally the settlement has an open rural 2.78 Hurstbourne Priors has simple vernacular character. Gardens and the setting of individual architecture on a human scale. The building form buildings play a major role creating this open rural varies from 17th century community units to 20th character of the site. century residential buildings. Building height is fi g . 2.9 > Hurstbourne predominantly two storeys. 2.73 Hurstbourne Priors is a linear village Priors Figure Ground following the main road, with a little avenue of 2.79 Detached and semi-detached cottages are mature trees leading off the village to St Andrew’s common in the village, but there are some terrace Church located east of the B3048. Block Structure units. 2.75 There is a combination of single sided blocks well set back from the main road and of groups of 2.74 The small triangular green by the crossroads 2.80 Gabled roofs are dominantly used in the buildings located by the road arranged around small creates a focus of development and this space has village sometimes used with dormer windows. cul-de-sacs . a good relationship with old School and Village Casement and sash windows are prevalent, and Hall buildings surrounding it. Playing fi elds located many buildings have large chimney stacks. at the heart of the development also create a key 2.76 Boundaries usually defi ned by low brick, fl int, space for residents and add to the open character and stone walls, or hedgerows, or a mix of both. In summary: of the village. • Buildings are generally mixed in height within 2.77 The density of the development is low and the the street scene, between 1 and 2 storeys; Materials: plot sizes are generally large. • Walls are mainly brick and fl int with • Roof styles and materials are varied throughout brick detailing the village with gable pitched roof dominating; • Roofs are mainly plain tiles with • Gable and hipped dormers are mainly located occasional slate eave line in the roof slope; • Gables with timber infi ll are a feature. • There are occasional small lean or hipped style porches matching with the roof material of the house; P. 26 water meadows,andplay grounds. 2.86 senseofspace. generating animportant Streets are generally welldefi knit arrangement ofbuildingsalong themainroad. 2.85 square creating afocal pointfor thedevelopment. streetsnarrow ofthevillagemeetat curved concentric withthecentral 2.84 Basingstoke andtheancientroute ofHarroway. radiated outtoWinchester, Newbury, Andover, moved around thetownhall,from whichroads the church andaford crossing theriver Test, later 2.83 production ofwoollencloth. making andlaterinsilkmanufacturing and the beginning inpaper withtheindustrialgrowth the17th century was rapidafter populationgrowth some evidenceofaformer rural industry. There Age andearlyRoman occupation.There isalso centre have revealed Whitchurch assiteofIron 2.82 eastofPicketPiece. north ofHampshire and Whitchurch locatedinthenorth 2.81 back arrangements or with courtyards. back arrangements orwithcourtyards. perimeter blocksare more commonwithbackto medieval narrow plotsfacing toopenspaces., 2.88 with gapskepttoaminimum. 2.87 Block Structure Urban Form General Character ofWhitchurch The fourth studyarea tobeexaminedThe fourth is Buildings form amore continuousfrontage Archaeological excavations westofthe north The originalcentre, whichwasbasedaround The central area ischaracterised bythetight- Even thoughthere are somesingle sided Open spaceare consists ofsomeallotments, The urbanform ofWhitchurch isradial square akeyspace. The ned bythebuildings fi g .2.10 > bigger while the density getslower. whilethe density bigger towards theedgeofvillage plotsizes gets ishigherwithtightlyarrangeddensity terraces, from thefi age, ofdevelopment.Ascanbeenseen andstyle throughout thetowndependingvary ontheform, 2.89 The plotsizesofdevelopment andthe density Whitchurch Figure Ground gure ground along themainroads, the increasing to2½around keyspaces 2.91 continuous frontage withgapskepttoaminimum. character ofthevillage. Buildingsform amore Building Form andStyle dev fromstyles, themedieval periodtomore recent 2.90 In summary: In summary: sit widens inkeyspacesandusedaspublicr interesting streetscapes. Thewidthofthefootpath 2.93 2.92 • • • • • • ting andlandscape elements . elopments, whichcr brickwork, withsome brickwork, External wallsare generally red/orange mixedand isoften interraces. The architectural ofthedwellingsisvaried style the edgesofvillages. dominant inthecentre anddetachedbuildingsat detached dwellingswithterraces being more There isamixture ofterraces, semidetachedand buildings. buildings. There are occasionalthree storey The mainstreets are amixture of2and2½storey Windows are usuallyfi feature material variety of styles. areChimneys always andare inbrickwork in quoins. Casement andsashwindowsare common. withwindowsurroundsvariety ofstyles inbrick Generally thebuilding heightsare 2storey Ther The varietyinridgelineandbuilding linecreates Whitchurch hasamix ofbuilding forms and e ar e dormerroof windows. eates the nished inwhitewitha fl int in fi vibrant andcoherent ll andrender asa ealm with Materials: • • • • • • • hedging, lowbrickwallsandfencing. developments boundariesare amixture of treatment however ontheothersidesof In thecentre there isnoboundary seen atground level. Single heightbay windowsare occasionally roofs. ends are common.There are somehipped Pitched roofs from front tobackwithgable mixture ofplasticandmetalgutters are commonandare usuallytimberwitha ateavesDormers level orwithintheroof Window are styles varied. roofs are common Pitched slateroofs andsomepitched red clay renderA mixture andpaintedbrick ofbrick,

P. 27 SITE CONTEXT Table 2: Local Character Study Summary

Goodworth Clatford Picket Piece Hurstbourne Priors Whitchurch Linear form developed along a curving Narrow plan linear form Linear form Radial concentric form street. Low density rural Well-spaced buildings along the gently curving road. Narrow, curved streets meet at the focal point of the Low density suburban character development. Buildings are irregularly placed Open rural character. Landscape is an important components Streets are well defi ned by building form. of the character Human scale and levelled topography Landscape is dominant in the street. Little or no set back Variety of set backs Buildings have large set backs Buildings are well set back from the street with accommodating domestic landscaping. boundary treatments defi ning the privacy. Buildings are tightly arranged along the main roads. Buildings are arranged in groups along the main roads separated by landscape elements. Urban Form

Single sided blocks with close The combination of the single blocks and Single sided blocks well set back from the main road Predominantly perimeter blocks with some single sided blocks relationship with the road is the group of buildings served with small cul-de- with few groups of buildings located by the road predominant block structure. sacs. surrounded around a small cul-de-sac. Many of the blocks are served from rear with courtyards. There are also more recent back to back developments. Units positioned irregularly within their plot Fragmented frontages with large gaps. Buildings are located on back of footpath creating large gaps intermittently along the

Block Structure street.

Building heights are predominantly 2 Building heights are varying between 1 and 2 Building heights are mainly 2 storeys. 2 to 3 storey buildings. storeys 1/2 storeys. Human scale and simple vernacular architecture. Whitchurch has some timber-framed buildings. Wide frontages Wide frontages Roof slopes varies from half-hipped thatched roof to Narrow frontages The ridgeline various due to different Early 20th century Architecture. quiet a steep hipped roof and some shallow hips. building depths, mixture of storey Pitched roofs. heights and roof pitches. Dormers are common. Casement and sash windows are prevalent, and many buildings have large chimney stacks. There are dormer roof windows. Pitch roofs with gable end are common. Common building lines with gable ends of taller height

Casement and sash windows are common. Building Form and Form Building style

Set backs and the boundry treatment Buildings have large set backs. Larger setbacks enclosed by brick boundary wall , In the centre there is generally no set back. varies from no set back to various size of fence, hedge or mature planting or a mixture. front gardens with picket fences, walls, Boundaries are well defi ned with picket Towards the edge of the village, there are various boundary hedges or mix of all. fences, low walls or hedges. The verges to the roads are generally hedge-lined treatment like low fl int walls or fencing. Boundary Treatment

• Walls are a mixture of render, fl int • Walls are brick, render, painted brick • Walls are mainly brick and fl int with brick detailing • A mixture of brick, render and painted brick and brick and fl int • Roofs are mainly plain tiles with occasional slate • Pitched slate roofs and some pitched red clay roofs are • Tile hanging is an occasional • Roofs are a mixture of slate and plain common feature tiles. • Gables with timber infi ll are a feature. • Window styles are varied. • Roofs are slate, plain tiles and thatch. Materials

P. 28 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 General Materials and Architectural Details SITE CONTEXT

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 29 P. Planning Policy Context Local Plan Policies

2.123 The Master Plan and design principles set out › PPS7 (Sustainable Development in Rural 2.103 The Test Valley Local Plan was adopted on › the affordable units are dispersed throughout within the Design and Access Statement have been Areas) promotes more sustainable patterns 2nd June 2006. In preparing the Core Strategy, key the development; prepared within a comprehensive policy and guidance of development in, or next to, existing policies were identifi ed and became ‘saved policies’. › units are restricted in perpetuity to occupation framework provided at the National, Regional and settlements. It also seeks to raise the quality The following are key policies that have been by households in housing need; Local Authority level. A full review of the scheme of life in rural communities through the responded to as the scheme has developed: against each of the relevant policy statements is delivery of well designed housing, economic › units are made permanently available at the included within the planning statement accompanying development and community facilities to ESN 03: earliest opportunity, in line with the physical the application, but in summary the following have meet local needs whilst also protecting areas progress of development of the site. informed the design process: subject to statutory designations. HOUSING TYPES, DENSITY AND MIX 2.104 Development and redevelopment for housing 2.106 In assessing the suitability of such sites for the › PPS9 (Biodiversity and Geological outside the Residential Areas of Special Character, as provision of an element of affordable housing, the • Town and Country Planning (Environmental Conservation) which sets out planning policies defi ned on the Inset Maps, will be permitted provided Council will take into account: Impact Assessment) Regulations 1999 which for protecting biodiversity and geological that: requires the preparation of environmental conservation through the planning system • site size, suitability and the economics of statements • it includes a mix of dwelling sizes and types to provision; and › PPS12 (Local Spatial Planning) which sets • National Planning Guidance, specifi cally: provide choice and meet the needs of the local out the government’s requirements for local community and contributes to creating mixed • the need to achieve a successful housing › PPS 1 which promotes sustainable high quality planning authorities preparing their Local communities; and development inclusive designs prepared with community Development Frameworks and for local spatial involvement. planning which seeks to coordinate the identifi • taking account of accessibility and proximity cation and delivery of land for development to local facilities, it makes effi cient use of land ESN 22: › PPS 1 Supplement (Planning and Climate and the delivery of infrastructure. achieving a minimum density of 30 dwellings per Change) which sets out how planning should PUBLIC RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE hectare. contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and the › PPG13 (Transport) which seeks to integrate PROVISION creation of environments that are naturally planning and transport at the national, 2.107 New housing development where there is a net adaptable to a changing climate, through the regional and local levels to promote ESN 04: increase in dwellings will be permitted subject to: delivery of the key objectives. sustainable transport choices, accessibility AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN to jobs and facilities and reduce the need to • the provision of open space to a standard of at › PPS 3 (Housing) which seeks to ensure a wide SETTLEMENTS travel, especially by car. least 2.8 ha per 1,000 population comprising: range of housing types, a better balance 2.105 On housing sites of: between housing demand and supply and › PPG 16 (Archaeology and Planning) which sport’s grounds / formal recreation 1.0ha the creation of high quality, inclusive and provides guidance to local authorities on • 15 or more dwellings (or sites of 0.5 hectares or parkland 0.4ha diverse communities. PPS3 also requires how to manage planning proposals to bring more) within or on the edge of settlements with a informal recreation areas 0.8ha local planning authorities to identify a about an appropriate treatment of sites population of 3,000 or more; and children’s play space 0.6ha suffi cient supply of identifi ed deliverable and with archaeological remains and reduce the • 5 dwellings or more (or sites of 0.2 hectares or developable sites for housing. areas of confl ict between development and as net areas of usable open space, excluding more) within or on the edge of settlements in the presentation. access, parking, ancillary buildings, landscaping › PPS 4 (Planning for Sustainable Economic rural area with a population of less than 3,000; and safety margins suffi cient to avoid the need Development) seeks to ensure that adequate › PPG 17 (Planning for Open Space, Sport • the Council will negotiate provision for up to for visually intrusive fencing; land is provided for economic growth whilst and Recreation) which gives guidance on 40% of the dwellings to be affordable. Proposals securing a fl exible approach to the supply and the provision of open spaces within new should seek to ensure that: • the laying out and equipping of the open space use of land. developments. to a high standard at an early stage in the › the proposed mix of housing meets the › PPG 24 (Planning and Noise) which provides development; and identifi ed need; guidance on minimising the impact of noise on • arrangements for the long term maintenance for residential developments. the open space having been made.

P. 30 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 DES 02: DES 05: 2.115 Where development is proposed close to AND 03.1: SETTLEMENT CHARACTER SCALE, HEIGHT AND MASSING existing trees or hedgerows, it should be designed EXTENSION TO WA LWORTH ESTATE and located to ensure that their health and future 2.108 Development will be permitted provided that: 2.110 Development will be permitted provided that: 2.119 11 hectares of land to the east of the Walworth retention is not likely to be prejudiced. Estate, is proposed for employment uses (Class B1(b), • the overall design responds positively to the • any building is in scale with other buildings in Class B1(c) Class B2 and Class B8 (see Inset Map character and appearance of the surrounding the immediate vicinity in terms of its height and AME 01: 1). Development should be designed to respect its townscape or settlement; massing, unless a greater scale is necessary to PRIVACY AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE surroundings particularly with regard to Picket Piece. refl ect the development’s function or to create a 2.116 Development will be permitted if: • it would not result in the loss or harm to open landmark in an appropriate location; and areas, woodlands and other landscape features ENV 09: • it provides for the privacy and amenity of its that contribute to the character of an area; • its scale does not detract from the dominance WATER RESOURCES occupants and those of neighbouring properties; of, or interrupt important views of, key landmark 2.120 Development will be permitted provided that • it would not disrupt a view from a public place and buildings or features. the Council is satisfi ed that the impact on existing which forms part of the distinctive character of • in the case of residential development, it provides water resources has been minimised and that an area; 2.111 The extension of existing buildings will only be for private open space in the form of gardens or measures which will have a signifi cant long term • it does not breach or otherwise result in the permitted provided that the scale, height and massing communal open spaces appropriate to the needs impact on minimising the demand for water form an removal of clearly recognisable boundary of the proposed extension does not detract from the of the intended occupants taking account of integral part of the proposal. features, such as hedgerows, walls, trees or character or setting of the original building. topography, location and character. watercourses which help to defi ne the edge of a ESN 30: settlement; and it does not require on or off-site DES 07: AME 02: infrastructure (for example overhead pylons INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION WITH or off-site highway works) which will have an APPEARANCE, DETAILS AND DAYLIGHT AND SUNLIGHT NEW DEVELOPMENT 2.117 Development will be permitted provided that: adverse impact on the character or amenity of MATERIALS 2.121 Development should make appropriate the surrounding area or adversely affect the 2.112 Development will be permitted provided that provision for infrastructure and community countryside. the design of any building or structure: • any buildings and associated open areas, facilities directly related to and necessary for the including gardens, receive adequate levels of development, having regard to the type, location, daylight and sunlight; and DES 05: • is of a high standard and attractive appearance scale, and cumulative impact of the development which adds visual interest; proposed. LAYOUT AND SITING • it does not reduce the levels of daylight and sunlight reaching any neighbouring properties 2.109 Proposals for development within or adjoining • expresses its purpose, unless this would detract and open space below acceptable levels. a settlement will be permitted provided that: from the character of the surrounding area; and TRA 04: FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE • complements local building styles and the colour, TRA 01: 2.122 Development which generates additional • the scheme integrates with the form and pattern and texture of local building materials. structure of the existing settlement or TRAVEL GENERATING DEVELOPMENT demands for travel will be permitted provided that a 2.118 Development which results in an increase in the proportionate fi nancial contribution is made towards surrounding area; 2.113 Where the development comprises an need to travel will be permitted provided that it: improving the transport network and, or towards extension or alteration to an existing building, it • any public spaces are well-defi ned, usable and sustainable modes of transport to minimise its impact should not detract from the character or setting of connected; • does not have an adverse impact on existing on the transport network. the original building. The roof form of any extension pedestrian, cycle or public transport users of the • the scheme is laid out to provide a clear or alteration should respect the form and symmetry high way; and distinction between public and private spaces; of the original building. • includes measures that minimise its impact on • buildings are laid out and relate positively to the transport network; and streets or other public spaces; and DES08: • its location is well served by public transport; and • the positioning of doors and windows enables TREES AND HEDGEROWS adjoining streets or other public spaces to be 2.114 Development will be permitted provided that it • is accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. overlooked. would not result in the loss of individual trees, groups of trees, woodlands or hedgerows of amenity or landscape value. SITE CONTEXT

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 31 P. Planning and Design Guidance

2.124 In addition to the National, Regional and Local • Secured By Design Principles (ACPO June 2004). • Urban Design Compendium 1 (English Planning Policies the following relevant guidance has The guide is a police initiative to encourage the Partnerships 2000). Provides guidance on the been considered in the development of the scheme: building industry to adopt crime prevention principles of urban design and how to apply them. measures within the built form. • Urban Design Compendium 2 : Delivering • By Design: Urban Design in the Planning System • Building for Life (CABE/HBF 2001). The Quality Places (English Partnerships 2007). (DETR, CABE 2000). The aim of the guide is to Building for Life criteria provides a quantitative This document builds on the guidance set out promote higher standards in urban design. It is assessment tool for comparing the design in Compendium 1 and describes the processes a companion to all PPGs and remains a guide to quality in new homes. There are 20 criteria set needed to deliver quality places. PPSs. under the headings of Character, Roads, Parking • Planning and Design for Outdoor Sport and Play • By Design: Better Places to Live (DTLR, CABE and Pedestrians, Design and Construction and (Fields in Trust 2008). This document provides 2001). The guide was a companion to PPG3 Environment and Community. Benchmark Standard Recommendations for and remains a relevant guide setting out the • Manual for Streets (DCLG March 2007). The guide accessibility, quantity and quality of outdoor sport principles of good design to raise the overall advocates a culture change in the way streets and play provision within new developments. quality in housing layouts and design. are designed and adapted with a view to creating • Code for Sustainable Homes (DCLG December a more attractive public realm and a safer 2006). The code has been developed as a single environment for residents and their children. national standard to enable a step change in • Car Parking: What Works Where (English sustainable building practice for new homes. Partnerships 2007). This is a tool kit for looking • Planning and Access for Disabled People: A Good at which parking treatments work well in different Practice Guide (ODPM 2005). The guide sets out locations. to ensure that the needs of disabled people are properly considered as an integral part of the development process. • Safer Places – The Planning System and Crime Prevention (ODPM 2004). The guide sets out the main attributes of safer places under the headings Access and Movement; Structure; Surveillance; Ownership; Physical Protection; Activity; and Management and Maintenance.

P. 32 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 3. Evaluation EVALUATION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 33 DESIGN VISION AND CONCEPT

Vision 3.1 The overarching principles for the site have evolved in response to the analysis in the preceding sections. As such, the principles for the development of the site are set out below:

• Comply with policy guidance and, in particular, local plan policy; • Integrate the site with the adjoining areas; • Provide a landscape open space network; • Create a development which minimizes the need for car journeys and encourages walking and cycling; • Adopt an environmentally sensitive approach minimising the impact on surrounding areas; • Provide a distinctive high quality in terms of building, urban form and spaces, which draws on the traditions of the area; and • Create a safe and attractive place, which fosters a sense of community. 3.2 A sensitive approach to the development is adopted, including the retention of green space, fi tting in with the landscape structure and minimising tree and hedge losses and ecological impact. The development will have a strong sense of place promoted by the use of references from distinctive places in the area. Areas of public open spaces and the local centre will be created for the benefi t of new residents and the existing community. The development will provide a mixture of house types and tenures meeting the needs of the local community.

Walworth Road

P. 34 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Ox Drove EVALUATION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 35 P. P. 36 Picket Piece, Andover 2010 .Design and Access Statement > January Concept fi g .3.1 > its eightstages. rationale isexplained inthefollowing sectionthrough was usedtodevelop theconceptthrough stages.The produce the concept masterplanwasproduced for the site. To 3.3 need tosensiblydevelop theland. met theneedfor animal movement withthe corridors of retained andproposed hedgeswasagreed that arboriculturalist and landscapearchitect anetwork Through careful discussionswiththeecologist, formed theboundariestoexisting gardens. was theextensive ofhedgerows network whichhad The mainconstraint ondevelopment in thesite 1. Key Constraints Existing Hedges tobeRetained Main Street Employment Existing Development In evaluating thepreceding assessmentsa Key Constraints Plan fi nal concept masterplanarationale Green Frontage Potential Development Area fi g .3.2 > visual reasons are identi Theareascorridors. tothesouthdueslopesand Other areas for play andrecreation linktothese Walworth of thelandbetween to therailway line;thesecondisthrough thecentre boundary green Oneisalong corridors. thenorthern eastwest establishestwo The landscapestrategy 2. LandscapeStrategy development. astheyprovideothers green spacewithin areas of Existing andProposed Hedgerow Main Street Employment Existing Development Landscape Strategy Plan Landscape Strategy fi ed as openareas. The Road andOx Drove. Formal Play Area Leap Green Space Potential Development Area

3. Access 4. Linkages Site access falls into the following categories: Having established the various access points, the main movement corridors are identifi ed. The aim is • Main vehicular access from Walworth Road. No to provide a well connected permeable site that gives vehicles to access from Ox Drove; a variety of options for the existing and proposed residents to integrate. Most of these corridors will be • Bus only links to Ox Drove and the future streets whose character will be defi ned in the detail development of the land to the west for design. employment; • Pedestrian access to the open space/future employment land to the west and between land to the north and south of Ox Drove; • To allow for possible development to the east, west and the land in the centre of the sites to the north of Walworth Road.

fi g . 3.3 > Access Strategy Plan fi g . 3.4 > Linkages Plan

Main Access Points Main Streets Minor Streets

Pedestrian Only EVALUATION Bus Only Route Main Pedestrian Routes

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 37 5. Legibility 6. Character Areas To enhance the integration of the development with Having defi ned the movement and landscape strategies, the the local character of the area and to increase the remaining land was formed into perimeter blocks. This is legibility of the development, a series of legible urban to ensure that there is a clear defi nition between the public design elements will be integrated into the scheme, and private realm as well as a permeable structure to aid these will include: integration.

• key spaces To further enhance the sites legibility and local distinctiveness the site is arranged into fi ve character zones. These are divided • gateways into character frontages and character areas as follows: • key buildings; and • High Street Frontage • key frontages. • Main Street Frontage • Edge Frontage • Back Streets • Mews All the character zones will draw references from the local character study.

fi g . 3.5 > Legibility Plan fi g . 3.6 > Block Structure Plan

Phase 1 Gateway Green Lane Frontage Subsequent Phases Key Frontage Back Street Key Buildings High Street Frontage Mews Main Street Frontage

P. 38 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 8. Overall Concept 7. Uses 3.4 The combination of the various conceptual layers Finally, the distribution of uses responds to the creates the overall Concept Master Plan for the site. surrounding context. As such: The overall concept provides a clear undertaking of the constraints and the evolution of responses • the local centre is located centrally. The details to those constraints. This process then goes on to of the exact location of the retail and community clearly inform the creation of a robust and responsive uses is dealt with in the detail design section; Master Plan as detailed in Section 4.0. • the school is contained within the local centre enhancing the focal point for the existing and proposed community; • the remaining uses will be residential.

fi g . 3.7 > Uses Plan fi g . 3.8 > Overall Concept Plan

Phase 1 Residential Main Streets Key Frontage Local Centre Subsequent Phases Open Space Minor Streets Key Buildings Community Centre EVALUATION Local Centre Main Pedestrian Routes Leap School Gateway Formal Play Areas

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 39 P. Public Consultation

3.5 Community involvement is at the forefront October 2009 exhibition Attendance and Responses • Location of open space: of specifi c concern to a of national planning policy, including Planning 3.10 Paragraph 10.16 of the Council’s Statement of 3.17 Over the course of 2 days, 190 people attended small number of respondents was the location Policy Statement 1 (PPS1): Delivering Sustainable Community Involvement (review) 2009 states that the the exhibition although it is noted that this includes of the open space and whether it should, in fact, Development (2005) and Planning Policy Statement Council will: some people who visited on more than one occasion. be located further east to better connect into the 12 (PPS12): Local Development Frameworks (2008). 52 responses have been received which represents a open space areas to the south of Ox Drove. 3.11 “Actively encourage applications making major 27.4% response rate. • Number of dwellings – the majority of 3.6 PPS1 sets out the Government’s overarching or sensitive applications to undertaken consultation respondents objected to the number of houses policy towards community involvement in planning, with the local community, including parish councils, Key Issues and Responses being proposed and suggested that a lower referring to both the formulation of plans and policies at an early stage” 3.18 Feedback received from the public following the number would result in a development more and proposals for new development. It advises that exhibition indicated that whilst some people accept sympathetic to the existing developments in community involvement should not be a ‘tick box’ 3.12 A public consultation exercise was therefore that the site will be developed there are others who Picket Piece. process (paragraph 43). Rather, effective community undertaken in October 2009 which took the form of a object to the principle of any development. involvement requires an approach which: public exhibition. 3.22 In revising the proposals following the consultation, discussions have taken place with Test 3.19 One particular concern noted by people at the • Enables communities to put forward ideas Valley Borough Council regarding the possibility of exhibition was that the draft indicative master plan and suggestions and participate in developing Letter to the local community providing the access through the land allocated for 3.13 Letters were sent to all homes and businesses did not provide enough information on the actual proposals and options. It is not suffi cient to invite the Industrial Estate extension. Having investigated within Picket Piece and along Ox Drove (284 layout of the proposed development, suffi cient them to simply comment once these have been the matter it is not possible to provide a link via the addresses in total), the 3 St. Marys Ward Councillors enough to allow people to appreciate what would worked-up: industrial estate and as such the main access into the and Sir George Young MP. The letter provided a brief be at the end of their gardens. Members of the site. • Consults on formal proposals; outline of the development being proposed, dates consultant team explained that the plans were at and times for the exhibition and the address for the a very early stage and that as a result that level of • Ensures that consultation takes place in locations 3.23 In relation to the density of development, the project website. detail was not available. that area widely accessible; proposed plans have been revised to take account of the comments and the highest density areas are • Provides and seeks feedback 3.20 Concern was also expressed regarding the Publicity to be on the western side of the site, with densities potential loss of the playing fi eld to the south of 3.7 PPS1 also acknowledges that effective 3.14 An advert was placed in the local paper and a reducing eastwards. Walworth Road between the proposed development consultation is a key aspect in the drive to achieve press release was issued to be picked up by the local site and the Walworth Industrial Estate. The sustainable development. media. Copies of the advert were also displayed at 3.24 The open space provision has been reassessed consultant team explained that this was not proposed various points in and around Picket Piece. The project and consideration has been given to the comments as part of the Picket Piece development and was Methodology website went live immediately following the event received. As such the sports pitches have been and contained the exhibition materials and feedback in fact an allocation made by Test Valley Borough 3.8 The context of the development site, surrounded relocated and a junior pitch is now proposed within form. Council within the Local Plan. by existing residential development meant that the land to the South of Ox Drove. early engagement with existing residents of Picket 3.21 The main issues highlighted in the responses Piece was essential to establish the main points of Exhibition included: concern and resolve any issues well in advance of the 3.15 The exhibition was held at Picket Piece Village Hall which lies on the main thoroughfare of Walworth submission of the planning application. • Highways: concern regarding the increased levels Road, opposite the existing commercial centre. The of vehicle movements along Walworth Road. exhibition consisted of a series of A1 display boards 3.9 The principle of public consultation was to: It was suggested that the main route into the located within the main hall. The boards provided as development should be via the land allocated for much information as possible about the scheme given • engage with as many of the residents of Picket the extension of the industrial estate. Piece as possible its early stage, including an indicative draft master plan and access strategy. • Density of development: whilst expressing • Present the proposals clearly concerns regarding the overall proposed density • Listen to the concerns of those residents and 3.16 Feedback forms were provided and attendees of the development, suggestions were made that provide feedback were offered the change to fi ll them in at the the density should be higher towards the western exhibition or take them away and return them to the edge of the site (adjacent to the land proposed • Be clear about what can and cannot be changed consultant team at a later date. the industrial estate extension), with lower and why densities to the eastern edge.

P. 40 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 The exhibition was held at Picket Piece Village Hall which lies on the main thoroughfare of Walworth Road, opposite the existing commercial centre. The exhibition consisted of a series of A1 display boards located within the main hall. The boards provided as much information as possible about the scheme given its early stage, including an indicative draft master plan and access strategy. EVALUATION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 41 P. Design Evolution

fi g . 3.9 > Latest Masterplan September 2009 fi g . 3.10 > Latest Masterplan February 2010

3.25 Responding to the fi ndings of the Site Context • The area to the east of the school is to be used and Site Appraisal, as well as feedback from the for formal recreation, such as tennis courts. The public consultation events, the master plan for the LEAP adjoining the existing community centre has site has evolved. Fig 3.10 shows the fi rst master plan, been reduced; with Fig 3.9 showing the next stage of evolution. • An additional LEAP has been located in the eastern section of the site; 3.26 The major changes to the master plan are as follows: • A NEAP has been replaced with an area suitable for a skate park or similar activity for teenagers; • Following public consultation the sports pitches • The A1 to A5 uses have been reduced from 500m² were moved to the east on land adjoining Escourt to 200m²; and the Depot off Ox Drove. Although the two pitches were separated it was felt to be a more • The Extent of local centre has been reduced; effi cient use of land. Access and surveillance of • The Extent of Phase 1 and subsequent phases has the pitch south of Ox Drove would be adequate been defi ned. for its usage

• A MUGA has been added, with changing rooms 3.27 The land to the north of Walworth Road has and car park; been reduced.

P. 42 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 4. Design DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 43 fi g . 4.1 > Master Plan(Phase 1)

MASTER PLAN

4.1 This section of the Design and Access Statement provides a comprehensive description of the Master Plan for the Site, and provides information on the amount, scale, layout and appearance of the development, the landscape strategy, and the access and circulation principles. The level of detail is appropriate to the issues, context and scope of the application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved except access.

4.2 Whilst the application is for Phase 1, consisting of up to 530 dwellings, the plans show it within the context of the overall master plan for 800 dwellings. This refl ects how the site was designed. The Master Plan shown in Figure 4.2 indicates a possible form for the overall development, with the Design and Access Statement detailing the underlying development principles to ensure a high quality scheme is delivered on the Site. Phase 1 Master Plan is shown in fi g 4.1, neither precludes alternative layouts coming forward at the detailed design stage providing the underlying development principles established in this document are satisfi ed and the delivery of quality within the built environment remains unfettered.

4.3 To demonstrate the quality of the Master Plan and the design principles set out in this Design and Access Statement, a more detailed illustrative layout for the Master Plan is included at page 86.

Table 3: Design Chapters Structure

Deals with the distribution of land uses, the amount of development that will be accommodated on the Site and the 4.2 USE, SCALE AND AMOUNT scale and mix of development in terms of defi ning a minimum and maximum building envelope for each of the residential and non residential building types.

Sets out the landscape and ecology strategy for the Site, and 4.4 LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGY includes details on formal and informal recreation provision, biodiversity creation and public realm treatment.

Sets out the guiding principles and parameters for layout and 4.5 LAYOUT AND APPEARANCE appearance, which will inform detailed design stages.

Details the proposed routes and access point arrangements for pedestrian, cyclist, public transport, vehicle movement 4.6 ACCESS AND MOVEMENT and car parking to achieve an inclusive environment, which promotes sustainable travel patterns. This section also provides guidance on community safety principles

Provides guiding principles to be achieved at the reserved 4.7 CLIMATE CHANGE matters stage.

Provides details of the development phases and 4.8 PHASING AND IMPLEMENTATION implementation process for delivery.

P. 44 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.2 > Master Plan

Food Store (400m2) Phase 1 Boundary Proposed Tree Planting Local Centre- A1-A5 (200m2) Square Pedestrian/Cycle Link Sport Pavilion with car park Community Facility (300m2) Subsequent Phases Residential Open Space Building Frontage Existing Road Local Equipped Area for Existing Vegetation Employment Nature Conservation Area Children’s Play (Leap) Recycling Facility DESIGN Multi Use Games Area Proposed Vegetation School Village Street Roads (Muga)

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 45 P. USE SCALE & AMOUNT

Land Uses Formal Open Space Informal Open Space Parkland 4.4 The distribution of the land uses and their 4.7 The Master Plan shows fi ve Local Equipped Areas 4.9 Informal open spaces are primarily for older 4.11 Parkland is space for informal recreation, such relationship is shown in Figure 4.4. The pattern of of Play (LEAP), located within the development. The children and teenagers. These consist of a Multi-Use as dog walking and other forms of quiet recreation. land use is derived from the evaluated opportunities location has been selected to enable the majority Games Area (MUGA) north of the senior sports pitch The majority of the parkland is located at the and constraints and the development concepts and of the development to be within a 400m walking and a BMX track south of OX Drove. southern edge of the development integrated with principles. distance. Buildings will front on to the play space the nature conservation area. providing natural surveillance over the space. Nature Conservation, Landscape Residential Development 4.8 For formal recreation the following has been Buffer and Hedgerows 4.5 Residential use will be the primary land use 4.10 These comprise areas of existing landscape provided: within the Site. and ecological value around the site identifi ed for retention at the Site constraints stage. In addition • a senior sports pitch to the west of the Ox Drove landscape buffers are proposed with the railway line Local Centre Depot 4.6 An area of 0.91 Ha will be allocated to local and along the western and eastern boundary. centre (including the square) for the development. It • a junior sports pitch to the south of Ox Drove; and will comprise a range of Class A1, A2-A5, Food store, • tennis courts or a similar facility between the community facility and residential. The school area of school and the existing community centre rear 1.24 ha is also located in the local centre. gardens. fi g . 4.3 > Detailed Local Centre Plan

Table 4: Schedule Phase 1 Subsequent Overall Phases Residential High density 6.64 3.38 10.02

Medium density 3.44 1.77 5.24

Low Density 3.78 1.13 4.91 Local Centre Mixed Use 0.41 0.91 0 0.91 Square 0.5 0 School 1.24 0 1.24 Green Space Playing Field 1.72 0.27 1.99 Play Area 0.77 0.40 1.17 Orchard / Play Area 0 0.20 0.20 Informal open 1.51 0 1.51 space Nature 1.22 0.65 1.87 Conservation Allotments 0.38 0 0.38 Food Stores (400m2) Open Space 3.21 0.34 3.55 A1-A5 (200m2) Buffers and Buffers 0.28 0.25 0.53 2 hedges Hedges 0.35 0.35 0.59 Community Facility (300m )

Total 25.50 8.74 34.24 School

Residential

P. 46 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.4 > Land Use Areas Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Low Density Developable Area Play Area Local Centre Allotments

Subsequent Phases Hedge Buffers School

High Density Developable Area Playing Field Nature Conservation Area Square DESIGN

Medium Density Developable Area Open Space Orchard/Play Area Informal Open Space

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 47 SCALE AND MASSING

Building Heights • Up to 3 storeys in the central area of the Site 4.13 The accompanying Table 5 illustrates 4.12 In association with the density of the buildings (equivalent to 2.7m per storey) the minimum and maximum 3 dimensional scale principles of all building types within the a range of building heights have been introduced. • Up to 2 ½ storeys for the western and central development. These principles have informed the These are outlined in the plan opposite. Three section of the site (equivalent to 2.7m per storey) categories of storey height have been applied illustrative layout plan (Figure 4.15). to residential dwellings across the Site, and one • Up to 2 storeys for the eastern sectionof the site category to the retail/community buildings as follows: (Equivalent to 2.7m per storey)

Table 5: Building Scale Principles

LENGTH (X) WIDTH (Y) HEIGHT (Z) LENGTH (X) WIDTH (Y) HEIGHT (Z) min max min max min max min max min max min max

6 11 6 10 8.5 10.5 10 35 10 35 9 12 DETACHED APARTMENTS CORNER LENGTH (X) WIDTH (Y) HEIGHT (Z) LENGTH (X) WIDTH (Y) HEIGHT (Z) min max min max min max min max min max min max

9 15 7 10 8.5 10.5 3 12 6 8 3.5 6 SEMI-DETACHED GARAGE LENGTH (X) WIDTH (Y) HEIGHT (Z) LENGTH (X) WIDTH (Y) HEIGHT (Z) min max min max min max min max min max min max

13 30 6 10 8.5 10.5 25 150 8 12 7 13 TERRACED RETAIL & COMMUNITY LENGTH (X) WIDTH (Y) HEIGHT (Z) LENGTH (X) WIDTH (Y) HEIGHT (Z) min max min max min max min max min max min max

11 25 7 12 8.5 12 15 20 10 15 4.5 6 APARTMENTS CHANGING ROOMS

LENGTH (X) WIDTH (Y) HEIGHT (Z) min max min max min max

30 45 15 20 7.5 12 SCHOOL

P. 48 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.5 > Building Heights Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Up to 2.5 Storey (Max 10.5m)

Subsequent Phases Up to 2 Storey (Max 10m) Up to 3 Storey Up to 2 Storey (School) (Commercial) (Max13m) (Max 13m) DESIGN Up to 3 Storey (Max12m)

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 49 DENSITY AND MIX

PPS 3 Density Local Centre 4.20 The location and size of the local centre and • It should include the frontage to the primary 4.14 The adjoining plan shows the areas which 4.19 0.91 Ha of mixed use local centre is provided square, is defi ned by the following principles; school with the square containing adequate space comply with the defi nitions and methodology of to meet demand for retail, food and a community for dropping off children calculating net development area in Annex B of PPS centre. The area of local centre proposed on the • It should be large enough to contain the non- 3. The net development area of the Phase 1 Site is Site has been calculated with reference to guidance residential buildings with their parking and • It should be formed off a street which runs at 14.79 Ha. The illustrative Master Plan provides for up produced by Barton Willmore Retail Group. servicing needs. approximately right angles to Walworth Road. to 530 dwellings within the development area which gives an average density of 34 dph (30 dwellings in the Local Centre are excluded). fi g . 4.6 > PPS3 Density Plan 4.15 Within this overall average density fi gure some variation will be required to respond to varying density areas within the Site. Medium densities will be appropriate within the centre of the Site along the main and secondary residential streets emphasising the importance of these spaces. Lower densities will be appropriate around the edge of the development to create a transition between landscape and urban form.

Dwelling Mix 4.16 The development will provide a mix of dwelling types and sizes in response to a number of factors including demand, location and existing housing stock in the area.

4.17 The mix will vary through the development in response to the character being formed, density and land uses. The main route within the Site will accommodate a mix of predominantly terrace and semi-detached properties. Flats will occasionally be located along this route particularly at junctions where buildings need to defi ne the corner. Elsewhere, dwellings will be predominantly small and medium sized family houses.

4.18 To illustrate the principles of dwelling mix and distribution, the illustrative layout plan on page 86 provides further details.

Table 6: Dwelling Mix

Dwelling Type Total

2 bed fl at 15%

2 bed house 20%

3 bed house 20%

3/4 bed townhouse 20% Phase 1 Boundary 4 bed house 25% Subsequent Phases

Total 100% PPS3 Area

P. 50 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.7 > Density Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Low Density 20-30 Dph

Subsequent Phases School

High Density 40-50 Dph DESIGN

Medium Density 30-40 Dph

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 51 P. LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE

The key feature of the landscape structure are as 5. Avenue planting forms a transition from informal 4.21 Where vegetation is proposed to be retained, 4.23 The details of the landscape structure are follows: street planting to ‘village’ street planting and will this would typically be supplemented by new planting shown in fi g 4.9 and 4.254. The play strategy is feature large, native trees set within managed shrub which would reinforce and enhance the existing outlined in the following pages as well as the hard 1. Proposed and retained hedgerows to feature wide and grass landscaping landscape framework and compensate for limited and soft landscaping elements, boundary treatment grass verges forming edge habitats, to soften the areas of vegetation loss. and street furniture. These are related to the fi ve road infrastructure and enhance local biodiversity 6. Informal street planting will feature medium character areas, which are outlined on pages 68-79. native trees ideally suited for urbanised planting, 4.22 It is estimated that there would be an 2. Proposed linear ‘parkway’ aligning northern which will also contribute to the overall vegetative approximate increase of 22% in the vegetation on boundary to be enhanced with additional native trees framework associated with the landscape in the wider the Site through proposed planting. Such planting and a managed shrub under storey. The parkway context will include restoring the landscape features such will enhance the local biodiversity in this area by as hedgerows which form a key component of the incorporating informal pedestrian routes through 7. Proposed ‘domestic’ residential planting including landscape. Additionally, proposed planting includes managed grassland areas. trimmed hedgerows and shrub planting creating the replacement of non-native species with locally separation between existing and proposed properties appropriate species in order to fully restore the 3. Semi-mature native tree planting within landscape character of the Site. hedgerows will increase opportunities for extending 8. Naturalistic play areas within informal open ecological corridors at tree canopy level. Such spaces, featuring retained and proposed vegetation methods will be introduced where gaps between including managed hedgerows, grassland mosaics hedgerows allow roads or paths to pass through. and scrub planting to improve biodiversity and blending ecological benefi ts with educational 4. Where necessary, non-native hedgerow trees will appreciation of nature. be phased out and replaced with appropriate native, locally appropriate species.

P. 52 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.8 > Hedgerow Sections fi g . 4.9 > Landscape Strategy Plan

Existing Structural Planting to Proposed Domestic Hedgerow/ Proposed Sports Pitch Structural Proposed LEAP / NEAP Proposed Access Route Phase 1 Boundary be Retained and Enhanced Buffer Planting Planting Proposed Native Hedgerow and Subsequent Phases Existing Orchard to be Retained Proposed Informal and Formal Proposed School and Enhanced Tree Planting Public Space Proposed Informal Street and Proposed Residential Existing Offsite Vegetation Existing Buildings Proposed School / Sports Field Public Realm Planting Development Existing Hedgerows and trees Existing Vegetation to be Proposed Avenue and Formal Proposed Grass Verges / Proposed Local Centre / to be Retained and Enhanced Removed Planting Hedgerow Edge (Features mown Commercial & Public Square DESIGN informal pedestrian pathways)

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 53 PLAY STRATEGY As suggested in the guidance for policy the number 4.32 It is anticipated that the sports grounds could Informal Recreation 4.24 The new development will create a series of of dwellings is multiplied by 2.4 to give the population be shared between the local community and the 4.38 This provision is mainly aimed at youths in outdoor playing space to accommodate a range of for 530 and 800 dwellings. The predicted population school. the development and the surrounding existing sport, active recreation and children’s play. is shown in Table 7. community. It is in two locations north and south of 4.33 An area of land to the east of the school will be Ox Drove. • The sizes of these areas are calculated carefully 4.27 For each population the open space designed to accommodate tennis courts or cricket making sure that each space is adequate to meet requirement for the site is shown in table 8. nets. 4.39 The area south of Ox Drove is ideal for activities the needs of the proposed development. such as a BMX track. To the north of the senior pitch 4.28 Table 9 shows the areas provided in the master Children’s Play Spaces is a MUGA providing a lit all-weather pitch for games • As well as producing a range of play, the open plan for different types of open public spaces. 4.34 Of the fi ve areas of play which form part of the such as football and basket ball. space network will be designed as multifunctional proposed development, three will be constructed spaces accommodating ecological interests and 4.29 The following is a description of the different during phase 1, the locations of which can be Allotments enhancing visual amenity. types of open spaces that are being provided across identifi ed on the Play Strategy Plan. The three play 4.40 An area of 0.38 hectares has been allocated the site. • These playing spaces are well integrated with areas feature retained landscape elements such as for allotments, which will be located to the south of the built form and the existing landscape hedgerows which will soften the interface with the Ox Drove as illustrated on the Play Strategy Plan. features and are safe, accessible and available to Sports Grounds new dwellings. These allotments will provide a recreational amenity everyone. 4.30 An area of 1.73 hectares is being provided as for members of the community of all ages, and will part of the phase 1 application. 4.35 In the overall scheme there are a further two 4.25 Policy ESN22 sets out the open space feature pedestrian links to the new development. play areas in the northern section of the site. The requirement as follows: 4.31 The Play Strategy Plan illustrates where two play area in the north east section of the site will be Summary natural turf sports pitches will be located, serving designed to integrate with the existing orchard. • Sports grounds/ 4.41 The new development will provide the new the new and existing community. One senior sports formal recreation 1.0ha / 1,000 people and existing residents with a variety of formal and pitch (96x60 m) and one junior sports pitch (75 x 4.36 All dwellings within the overall scheme and informal recreation and play facilities consisting of: • Parkland 0.4ha / 1,000 people 42m) will be provided to create opportunities for a phase 1 will be within fi ve minutes walk of an area of variety of ball sports. The junior sports pitch will be play. • Informal recreation areas 0.8ha / 1,000 people • 2 sports pitches (one senior and one junior) located to the south of Ox Drove, and will feature a • Children’s play space 0.6ha / 1,000 people graded terrace and embankment with appropriate Parkland • changing rooms with car park landscaping. The senior sports pitch will be located 4.37 Existing retained and proposed hedgerows with • An additional formal recreation area with tennis 4.26 Table 7 sets out a series of population across Ox Drove, a short distance to the north of grass verges throughout the Site will feature informal courts or cricket nets; calculation for the site based on: the junior sports pitch. Changing room facilities with route ways for pedestrians and cyclists. These routes storage areas and a small car parking area will be will link areas of open space to create ‘green’ links • 5 areas of play; • The overall master plan area of up to 800 located to the north of the senior pitch, and will be which extend out into the land south of Ox Drove. A MUGA:• dwellings, and accessible from the primary street. • A course for BMX bikes; and • The fi rst phase development of up to 530 dwellings. • A footpath network for walking with a trim trail over a section of it.

Table 7: Table 8: Required open space Table 9: Provided open space

Number of Phase 1 Overall (800 Phase 1 Overall number of Predicted Persons per (530 dwellings) dwellings) (530 dwellings) (800 dwellings) dwelling population: Dwelling sports grounds/ sports grounds/ 1.27 ha 1.92 ha 1.72 ha 1.99 ha formal recreation Phase 1 530 X 2.4 1272 formal recreation parkland 0.51 ha 0.77 ha parkland 3.24 ha 3.55 ha Overall 800 X 2.4 1920 informal 1.02 ha 1.54 ha informal recreation areas 1.51 ha 1.51 ha recreation areas children’s play 0.76 ha 1.15 ha children’s play space 0.77 ha 1.17 ha space TOTAL= 3.56 ha 5.38 ha TOTAL= 7.24 ha 8.22 ha

P. 54 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.10 > Play Strategy Plan

Site Boundary Area of Informal and Formal Recreation 1. Formal Recreation Area LEAP with 240m Walking 2. Children’s Play Area Radius 3. Parkland Multi Use Games Area 4. Informal Recreation Area (Muga) 5. Allotments DESIGN

Other Areas of Open Space

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 55 P. Table 10: Soft Landscape Elements

Design Principles Indicative Tree Species Examples Informal tree planting together Betula various with existing hedgerows, planted on either side of the carriageway. Trees Quercus robur Fastigiata planted within grass verges or hard landscape areas where appropriate. Tilia cordata Green Spire Columnar species will be used to reduce overhanging of the carriageways. Acer campestre Streetwise Street Trees Street

Few trees planted informally in the Malus various mews, used primarily to defi ne parking bays. Trees will be planted in hard Prunus various landscape. Existing hedgerows to be gapped up if necessary. Betula various Mews courtyards

Few specimen trees planted in hard landscape used to defi ne parking bays and structure the space. Groups of trees planted informally on soft areas of the space. Squares Squares

Existing structural planting (informal Acer campestre groups of trees and hedgerows) enhanced by additional trees and Corylus avellana additional hedgerows if required. Planting used as a boundary treatment Quercus robur to defi ne the urban edge and the open space. Rural Edge/ Open Edge/ Rural Space

Existing vegetation retained and strengthened to improve the attenuation of noise from the railway line. Evergreen species would therefore be benefi cial in reducing noise all year round, and species at a variety of heights in order to create a solid boundary. Noise attenuation Noise attenuation bund

P. 56 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Table 11: Hard Landscape Elements Footway Surfacing Examples Edges / Kerbs Examples Footways along High Street to be Exposed aggregate 125mm upstand kerb Macadam to refl ect urban context. High Street

Footways to be Macadam to refl ect Exposed aggregate 125mm upstand kerb. transition from high street

Gutter detail in small unit paving to edge of

carriageway in some locations. Main Street

Footways along Back Street to be Low splay kerbs. Block paving kerbs refl ect transition Block paving to refl ect emphasis on from Main street. pedestrianised movement Gutter detail in small unit paving to edge of carriageway in some locations Back Street

Block paving laid as footway or grass Flush pin kerbs with Informal grass edging in areas of verge less intense use. Grass softens transition from built edge to rural landscape. Green Lane Green

Block paving laid as footway. Exposed kerbs to meet ramped shared surface areas. Mews

Squares to have consistent surface fi nish Vehicular routes defi ned by bollards, low splay kerbs but with variations in paving sizes and and/ or gutter detail in small unit paving. laying patterns to defi ne use zones.

Surface fi nish to be Tumbled block paving e.g. Marshalls Tegula or similar. Small units to be used as rumble strips on all approaches to the squares. Squares DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 57 Table 12: Boundary Treatments Character Areas Boundary Types Examples The gateway to the development located to the north of the centre. Hard landscape (zone) to building frontage Terraces will predominate the area and there won’t be more than 0.5m (privacy strip) setback.

Concrete and granite setts to Public Squares High Street

Main Street runs through the middle of the development. Boundary Timber fencing treatment will vary to refl ect the architectural styles. Set backs are various with a proportion of front gardens. Low brick wall Main Street

Back Street forms the inner site of the development. There will be Low brick walls either no setback or small front gardens. Picket fences

Planted frontages Back Street

Green Lanes, forming the edge of the development has a looser and Hedges more rural character with a strong landscape framework. Boundaries will be less formal than elsewhere. Brick wall

Garden Planting Green Lane Green

Buildings along the mews will have planted frontages but no set back Hard Landscape and boundary treatment. Planted frontage Mews

P. 58 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Table 13: Street Furniture Items Design Principles Edges / Kerbs Examples • Seating to be metal framed with timber slats to main development areas and of compatible design and style. • Seating to Green Lane and areas of open space to feature simple timber framed benches providing rest and relaxation on urban edge. • Litter bins to be consistent with the style and materials used for seating. • Selection of seating and litter bins to High Street should refl ect the character and important of this area as a gateway and should be of a higher specifi cation Seating / Litter Litter / Seating Bins

• 6m High tapered lighting columns to High Street and Main Street – Colour black. Single luminaire of swan neck or bracket fi xed design.

• 5m high tapered columns to other streets and lanes and to cycleways with single luminaire to each post. Colour black.

• Lighting to be affi xed to buildings where possible particularly within courtyard and mews areas. Lighting

• Mild steel bollards to be used to the development areas only where required to preclude vehicular access or to defi ne pedestrian and vehicular use zones fi or example in the squares. All bollards to be painted black. • Timber bollards to be used to eastern development areas and in rural fringe locations particularly the sports pitches and associated car park areas. • Stone bollards to be used in village boulevard where appropriate with

Bollards opportunities for impromptu seating.

• Cast iron tree grilles to be used for trees in paving along primary streets and in squares. Tree grilles to be laid fl ush with adjacent paving. • Metal tree guards to be used in vulnerable locations. • Trees in grass routeway verges to have no grilles. • Trees along lanes and within mews and courtyards to have no grilles but min. 1.0m diameter mulched zone around trunk and tree pit edged with paving trim or low spay kerb. Tree Grilles Tree

• Street signage to be post mounted wherever possible and to be of a consistent size and design. • Mild steel post signage in urban areas. Signage DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 59 LAYOUT AND APPEARANCE

LAYOUT

Urban Form Car Parking 4.49 Precise car parking provision will be agreed at 4.42 The structure of the development has 4.46 The block principles also illustrate a number of the reserved matters stage but in general, provision a strong functional rationale informed by the parking solutions appropriate to each block type, its will normally be made on the basis of one space per existing landscape grain, topography and character use and the street type. However, some car parking one and two bed fl ats with additional visitor spaces as references of the surrounding villages. Care has been solutions not illustrated can also be appropriate. space allows. Parking provision of up to 1 space will taken to integrate the new development with its As such, a series of parking typologies have been be appropriate for dwellings of 1 bed, up to 2 spaces immediate surrounding as well as to achieve a high identifi ed in Table 13. This provides the designer with for two-three beds and up to 3 spaces for four beds quality, legible and distinctive townscape. a range of possible solutions to fi t the character and and more. form of the particular development component. More 4.43 A number of urban design components that detailed guidance on the form and distribution of 4.50 Mixed use areas will include provision on the combined will produce a high quality layout, are dealt car parking will be set out at the reserved matters basis of: with in this section as follows: application stage • Food store : 1 space per 14 sqm • Generic Block Structures 4.47 The general approach is to ensure that the • A1 offi ce - 1 space per 30m2 including visitor proposed variety of on-plot and off-plot parking • Parking Options parking solutions are integrated within the urban form, • Character Zones and Appearance Principles architecture and public realm, with minimal visual • A2/ A5 Shops, Financial and Professional Services intrusion and obstruction to pedestrians. The means - 1 space per 30 sqm • Space Typology Principles of car parking is designed with reference to best • Community : 1 space per 10 sqm 4.44 The principles of each component is set out and practice guidance published by English Partnerships described in more detail within this section. in ‘Car Parking What Works Where’ and is to be safe • School : 1.5 space per classroom and secure, with natural surveillance provided by Block Principles over-looking properties. Spaces for cars should not 4.45 The following illustrations (page 61, 62 and interrupt service or emergency vehicle access or 63) provide representations of best practice design create unsafe conditions for pedestrians. principles for the block forms appropriate to the site. They are not direct representations of blocks 4.48 Off street spaces will be provided normally, in within the Illustrative Master Plan but provide clear small groups serving fi ve to eight homes. There will guidance on the key principles that are employed in be no limit for apartments or mixed use blocks, but the block layout plan detailed on page 89, and those care will be taken with the design to ensure security principles that should be achieved at detailed design is not compromised. On plot spaces will be provided stages. The use of block principles provides some for larger dwellings and including garages, integral fl exibility for designers to enable alternative detailed garages and spaces. layouts to be advanced providing they achieve the principles set out in this section.

P. 60 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Table 14: Residential Block Principles: Back to back Residential Block Principles: Back to back

General Character- There is a clear distinction between public and private space with garaging and 1 parking a key element in the character of the public realm.

Landscape Design - High quality surface materials should be used to enhance public realm and 2 encourage pedestrian activities. Hard and soft landscaping treatment and tree planting should be used where appropriate.

Parking - In the streets around the block there should be a mixture of visitors and on-plot spaces for 3 private parking. Parking within property curtilage should include a mixture of detached and integral garages. 10 Privacy - Minimum distance of 21 metres should be maintained between rear face elevations in order 4 to achieve acceptable privacy levels for properties. 8 Security - Buildings should face public realm with front doors and/or windows to habitable rooms to 5 3 10 give natural surveillance to streets.

6 All cars need to be surveilled from ground or upper fl oor windows. 1 Servicing & Storage - Provision of adequate space for refuse and recycling bins as well as accessibility to them should be considered. Generally bins should be collected from the front of properties with 7 6 back to back block arrangement. Where bins are to stored to the rear of the property, gated access will need to be provided to rear garden from front of property. 7

Each dwelling should have secure storage for at least one cycle for apartments and two for houses. When garages are provided, the cycle storage should be integrated within the garage. Where there is 2 no garage, the following storage options will be acceptable:

8 -cycle parking within the house or apartment block. Where this solution is proposed the scheme drawings must show how appropriate space, which is specifi cally designed for cycle storage, will be provided within the building(s); or

-within the rear garden areas. 11 Street Design - Street widths will vary according to street hierarchy and to accommodate a wider 9 range of parking types. 5 The streets should be designed to give priority to the disabled, pedestrians and cyclists. High quality 9 10 materials are to be used in the streets.

Generally, corner elevations should have windows, avoiding long sections of blank walls. Consideration 11 should be given to placing the front entrance and windows to main rooms on the gable. 12 Include breaks in lines or rows of on street parking bays every six spaces. This can either be for tree 12 planting or to make it easier for pedestrians to cross from one side of the street to the other. DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 61 P. Table 15: Residential Block Principles: Mews Residential Block Principles: Mews

Character – This will prevent the domination of spaces around the perimeter of the block by parked 1 cars and garages.

Landscape design – The selection of high quality surface materials, street trees and furniture is 2 essential in creating a pleasant environment for residents and visitors. Particular care is to be taken in the design for the mews courtyard where dwellings are mixed with car parking.

Security – For the mews, dwellings such as fl ats over garages should give adequate surveillance to 3 the area. Entrances to the mews should be narrow and gables at the side should contain windows to habitable rooms. Mews should be lit. 4 Parking – In the streets around the block there should be a mixture of on-street visitors parking and 4 on-plot for private parking. In the mews there should be a mixture of parking spaces and garages for the residents.

5 All cars need to be surveilled from ground or upper windows. 7 Care should be taken to provide locations for refuse and recycling bins that are convenient for 6 collection.

Each dwelling should have secure storage for at least one cycle. If there are garages then the cycle storage should be designed to be within the garage. Where there is no garage then the following 12 storage options will be acceptable: 1 5 • cycle parking within the house or apartment block. Where this solution is proposed the scheme 7 drawings must show how appropriate space, which is specifi cally designed for cycle storage, will be provided in the building; or 10 3 • within the rear garden areas; or 2 6 • within courtyards in a secured location sheltered from the weather.

Streets should vary in width to allow visitor parking to occur. The amount of variation will depend on 8 9 street type.

For on-street parking there should be no more than six spaces without a break if perpendicular, and 13 9 four spaces if parallel. 8

10 The streets should be designed to give priority to the disabled, pedestrians and cyclists. 11 11 Corners should have entrance doors and/or windows to habitable rooms to give natural surveillance.

Buildings should face on to the public realm with front doors and windows to main rooms giving 12 activity and natural surveillance to the public realm.

Buildings should be provided around the perimeter of the block to defi ne the public realm. Access 13 points to the mews should be limited to two. At least one should be vehicular and designed to give access to refuse vehicles.

P. 62 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.11 > Urban Design Principles Plan

Car Parking Table 16: Car Parking Principles 4.87 The illustrations show the different parking types with principles that can be used across the site. The chart below shows how the types relate to the character areas described on pages 68 to 69. The illustrative layout refl ects these types in use.

High Main Back Green Mews Street Street Streets Lane

Parallel √√√ √

Front Court √√√ Housing √√ √ Front Court Parallel Mews Courtyard Square Surface level parking bays in private area Kerbside parking parallel to street. Bays may Terraced garages or carports with overlooked by fronts of dwellings. Not part of be marked or unmarked. accommodation over (fl at over garage units). Mews √ public highway. Garages serve both off plot and on plot Courtyard Typically unallocated (must be, if on public dwellings. Attached √√√√√ Spaces can be allocated to dwellings highway). (permanently or on limited term permit) or Allocated. Garage Can also be used in shared surfaces / home unallocated. Cut Out or √√√ √ zones. Vehicles enter and leave the parking Often used in perimeter blocks or mews streets Drive Through Normally well overlooked and likely to be well space in same direction. Marked bay generally to add visual interest and improve security. used. more effi cient. Detached √√√√ Blank ground fl oor facades can be unattractive. Garage

Attached Garage Housing Square Cut Out or Drive Through Detached Garage Garage is located to side of house, giving Parking arranged around landscaped central Arch formed at street level allowing driveable Garage is located to side of house, giving access to dwelling, often with ‘bonus’ rooms space where streets meet. access under fi rst fl oor accommodation to indirect access to dwelling. Option of over. May be paired with neighbour. hardstanding or garage at rear of plot. May accommodation over. May be paired with Typically unallocated (must be, if on public be shared with neighbour if hardstandings or neighbour. Allocated. highway). garages paired. Allocated. Garage placed close to highway. Can also be used in less formal arrangements Allocated. within shared surfaces, public squares and in home zones. Additional tandem parking space formed by access way, if not shared with neighbour. Pedestrian desire lines to and across the central space should be properly provided for. DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 63 Urban Design Principles and Character Zones

4.51 The development has a distinctive linear urban Key Spaces Key Frontages Key Buildings form structured by retaining the existing vegetation, 4.55 Through the variation in building line, 4.56 It is important to create a clear hierarchy 4.59 The key buildings should be designed so that which forms a part of the proposed green corridor small informal spaces will be created within the of routes in order to increase the legibility of the they are distinct from the surrounding buildings by that runs on an east to west axis. The main road runs streetscape. This is a modern interpretation of development. One of the ways to achieve this aim their scale, architectural style, detailing or materials. parallel to the green corridor and provides vehicle the local urban form structure indentifi ed in the is to defi ne key frontages which are particularly A series of key buildings have been identifi ed within access to the whole development. character study in section 2 . These spaces within the prominent to the appearance. To ensure these the illustrative Master Plan to complete one of several development will introduce interesting and positive buildings frontages would contribute towards townscape functions. These Include: 4.52 It is proposed that the centre is located close to spaces capable of accommodating street furniture or creating a unique and memorable experience of the main entrance and it is within walking distance landscape planting which will make a contribution to distinctive quality and character, particular attention • Completing views and vistas; of the whole site. The Centre focused around a biodiversity within the urban area, with small scale will be paid to the building massing and architectural large square, unifi es the whole development. The • Creating gateways and pinch points; features and the provision of features such as bat style. residential neighbourhoods are located either site roost sites. Building form will front on to these key • Creating landmark buildings to assist with way of the main road as separate pockets divided by the spaces providing enclosure and surveillance creating fi nding through the Site; and 4.57 Key frontages will be located: existing hedgerows. There is a strong pedestrian and a safe environment. cycle network across the development that keeps the • Creating a sense of scale and enclosure at key whole site connected. • Along the High Street; spaces. • Along the Main Street and, 4.53 To aid the creation of a sense of place and legibility within the development, a series of urban • Green Lane Frontage. design elements are proposed as follows: 4.58 A range of key buildings are also proposed Entrance Gateways across the site. 4.54 Development fronting the Walworth Road forms a key gateway to the development. Building layout and landscape must therefore positively respond to the junction created. Reference is made to the existing development fronting the road for example by following the existing building line.

P. 64 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.12 > Urban Design Principles Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Key Pedestrian Route/Connections Landmark/Focal Point 400m Walking Distance from Local Centre

Subsequent Phases High Street Frontage Gateway 600m Walking Distance from Local Centre

Key Public Space Main Street Frontage

Park DESIGN Key Open Space Green Lane Frontage

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 65 P. Character Areas 4.62 The principle urban form components for each 4.60 A key aim of the Master Plan is to create a of these character zones is detailed and described in development with a distinct identity. Therefore based the following pages. on the location, density and the use of the units, fi ve key character zones have been identifi ed each of 4.63 In order to demonstrate that the design which has a specifi c role in responding to landscape, principles advanced in the character zones will or key routes within the development. The spaces are achieve a high quality solution at the detailed Master as follows: Plan stages, an Illustrative Master Plan has been included on page 89, thereby illustrating the quality • High Street Frontage: of the development that would result from the principles established in this section. • Main Street Frontage; • Green Lane Frontage; • Back Streets; and • Mews.

4.61 The fi rst three of the components front key streets. Their character is therefore considered to be critical to the legibility of the development, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists and recreational walkers. The fi nal two components refer to the remaining development areas within the development, the principles of which are more generic.

P. 66 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.13 > Character Areas Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Green Lane Frontage

Subsequent Phases Back Street

High Street Frontage DESIGN Main Street Frontage

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 67 Frontages to 1 Walworth Road

Principles of High Street Changing building line creating interest to the public realm.

4.88 The Main Street forms the gateway of the development, linking the local centre and the existing developments as well as providing access to the new development. This road comes off from Walworth road and ends in the central square before joining to the Main Street. In order to achieve a On street clear distinctiveness within this part of the site, the visitors parking Pick-up & drop off following urban form components and principles are proposed. These layout principles will be further points provided in supported by architectural principles set out in table front of the school. No boundary 20: treatments School building helps to enclose the square. Frontage Type 4.89 Continuous frontage with changing building lines gives an intimate informal character to this area that refl ects the distinctive character of local villages identifi ed in Section 2. Continuity will be reinforced through limited gaps or archways between dwellings.

Building Type 4.90 Predominantly terrace. Occasional apartments will be appropriate within this character zone particularly around the local centre. The frontage to Walworth Road is to be semi-detached or detached housing.

Whitchurch centre. Buildings have close relationship with the street Whitchurch centre, looking up Newbury Street. Ridgeline various within the terraces.

P. 68 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Buildings are directly facing to the street 3 storeys height around the square

Continuity emphasised by use of drive through to garages

Key corners are treated to give emphasis to their location

Various ridgelines within terraces

Whitchurch Square. Building heights increases around the square. Building Heights Boundary Treatment 4.91 Variation will occur in the building height 4.93 There will be no boundary treatments used, around the square from 3 storeys at the local centre with property boundaries delineated by a change to 2 storeys at the north end of the site. A variety in surface treatment or banding integrated into the in ridgeline should be achieved between blocks street. Properties fronting Walworth Road are to be within the terraces to emphasise the informal village hedging. character.

Set Back 4.92 Buildings will have a close relationship with the street. There will only be half a meter privacy strip. Dwellings frontage Walworth road are to be set back up to 8 metres. DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 69 2 Principles of Main Street

4.94 The Central Spine character Zone forms the main route through the site linking the local centre and residential components as well as providing the key public transport route through the site. One Predominantly side of the road is a verge that accommodates the continuous Predominantly existing hedgerow will be the dominant feature of this frontage terrace units character zone. Central Spine comprises the following urban form components and principles. These layout principles will be further supported by architectural principles set out in Table 20:

Frontage Type 4.95 The frontage type of the main street will be formed by a mix of building types. Although it will be predominantly terrace units, there will be Small front more gaps between the terraces. Units towards the gardens east and the west end of the street will be more fragmented. Occasional variation in verge width between frontages will create a splayed street as well as responding to the strong landscape features of hedges and trees.

Verge continuing on one side of the road

Hurstbourne Priors, main road (B3048). Hedgerow runs parallel to the main Hurstbourne Priors. Garden plantings will add the character of the street. road on one side of the road.

P. 70 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Gabled roofs refl ecting the local character.

Gabled and hipped dormers

Mainly terraced properties

2 to 2 1/2 storey heights

Clearer defi nition between private and public realm

Hedges and picket fence are common boundry styles in Hursbourne Priors. Building Type Set Back 4.96 Predominantly terrace units with occasional 4.98 Small front gardens of between 1 - 2m will semi-detached and detached units. enable domestic scale landscape planting will give a distinct character to the central spine. Building Heights 4.97 Building heights around the main street are to Boundary Treatment be 2 to 2 ½ storeys. Similar to the High Street, the 4.99 The central spine will have an informal ridgeline will be varied. boundary style, comprising timber picket fencing, low brick walls, hedgerows or a combination of these. DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 71 P. Informal open spaces 3 created along the road Principles of BackStreets

4.100 Back Streets are to provide access to neighbourhood pockets. The integration of key spaces and the sequence of movement assist in traffi c calming the environment to make it more pleasant for pedestrians and cyclists. Back Streets comprises the following urban form components and principles. Gaps kept to minimum These layout principles will be further supported by architectural principles set out in Table 20:

Frontage Type Small front gardens 4.101 It is predominantly non parallel frontages with occasional variation in street width creating informal neighbourhood greens and spaces for parking and planting. Variation in building lines will support the creation of informal spaces. Gaps between buildings will be varied.

Building Type 4.102 Informal cottage style terrace units will be the predominant style of the back street character. There will be a mixture of terracces; semi-detached and detached dwellings.

Pinch points also created for traffi c calming

Goodworth Clatford. Where there is gap between the units continuty Goodworth Clatford. Infromal arrangement of houses will is achieved by garden walls and plantings. with different boundry treatments.

P. 72 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Cottage style terrace units

2 to 2 ½ storey

Changing building line

Various ridgelines

Goodworth Clatford. A small scaled street with buildings tightly arranged along the narrow curving roadside. Building Heights 4.103 Predominantly 2 storey units with 2.5 storeys appropriate around key neighbourhood spaces and junctions.

Set Back 4.104 Small front gardens of between 1 - 2m will enable domestic scale landscape planting to green the back streets. In certain key locations such as squares no boundary treatment will be appropriate.

Boundary Treatment 4.105 Back Streets will have a semi formal boundary style, comprising low brick walls, picket fences, hedgerows or a combination of these. DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 73 4

Principles of Green Lane

4.106 The character of the rural edge will be less urban than the rest of the site. Larger front gardens will enable to accommodate domestic landscape planting which will soften the appearance of the development at the edge. In order to achieve distinctive character for the edge of the development, Fragmented semi detached units the following urban form components and principles with short terraces are proposed. These layout principles will be further supported by architectural principles set out in Table 20: Clear defi nition between public and private realm Frontage Type 4.107 Frontage along the edge of the development will be more fragmented with wider gaps. The continuity will be achieved by use of garden walls and tree planting.

Building Type 4.108 Semi detached and detached units will be the Pedestrian friendly shared main building type where the density is higher short surface environment terraces will be used.

Parking and planting bays calms traffi c

Hurstbourne Priors. There is a clearer distinciton between public and private realm.

P. 74 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 1 ½ and 2 storeys height

Predominantly semi detached and detached units

occasional verges give emphasis to the informal character

Bigger front gardens with garden planting

Informal frontages with a variety of gaps

Verges and hedges play an important role in creating Hurstbourne Priors. Units have larger set backs. Hurstbourne Priors rural character. Building Heights 4.109 1 ½ storeys.

Set Back 4.110 Larger setbacks with strong boundary lines defi ning between the public and private ream will be the main feature of the rural frontage.

Boundary Treatment 4.111 The rural edge will have an informal boundary style, comprising picket fencing, hedgerows or a combination of these two. DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 75 P. 5 No boundary treatment to Principles of Mews maximise the surveillance

Predominantly terrace units 4.112 The mews character zone adopts a more simplistic layout approach, predominantly defi ned by the shared surface mews and courtyards. The informality of the block structure is refl ected in the variety of building forms, heights and materials. The following urban form components and principles characterise this zone. These layout principles will be further supported by architectural principles set out in Table 20:

Frontage Type 4.113 Single sided frontages will be providing surveillance. The building line will be stepping forward and backward in places creating small communal amenity spaces to accommodate planting or play.

4.114 Gaps between the buildings will be limited creating a strong sense of enclosure within the street.

Building Type 4.115 Predominantly terrace units with occasional semi-detached units where space allows. Parking bays integrated with planting calming the traffi c

Changing building and road line to slow the traffi c

A back street in Whithchurch accommodates a mixture of parking solutions with some units fronting to the street with no front garden boundary.

P. 76 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Mixture of parking types

Tree planting between parking bays

Predominantly 2 storey units

Building facing the street has no boundary treatment

Whitchurch. A narrow road leading to a Mews from Whithchurch. Windows on the side of the units courtyard is overwatched by residential units. provides surveillance to the street. Building Heights Boundary Treatment 4.116 Building heights are predominantly two 4.118 Generally no boundary treatments will be used, storeys. with property boundaries delineated by a change in surface treatment or banding integrated into Set Back the street. Occasional use of railings for small front 4.117 Building set backs will be limited within the gardens will be acceptable. mews and courtyards thereby maintaining a strong sense of enclosure. Privacy strips of 0.5m will be the dominant form in the mews and courts, with occasional front gardens no deeper than 1m. Very occasional set backs of up to 2.5m may also be appropriate where a landscape or parking approach differing from the norm is integrated. DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 77 P. Space Typology • Create a safe and attractive environment with a 4.64 Spaces within the development are categorised clear priority to pedestrians; according to their intended character and function • Make effi cient use of land and, in particular, and the movement they accommodate. The type, apply the concept of multi-use spaces between function and nature of these spaces will determine buildings; their character and also the nature of the built form or landscape approach adopted. • Provide a permeable network which provides options and choices for movement between and 4.65 The design of spaces within the development is within development blocks; and intended to: • Creates a safe environment with maximum speeds of 20mph. • Help to provide legibility and variety;

• Respond to the anticipated volume and type of 4.66 Figure 4.14 shows the location of the main traffi c; streets.

P. 78 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.14 > Street Types Plan

Phase 1 High Street Green Lane

Subsequent Phases Main Street Mews

Back Street Pedestrian Routes DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 79 P. High Street Main Street

4.67 The High Street provides the main vehicular 4.72 The Main Street runs parallel to an existing access into the site from Walworth Road and joins hedgerow on an east to west axis, accommodating Main Street at the central square. the bus route looping through the development and joining the Walworth Road on the eastern corner of 4.68 The road will be characterised by continuity in the site. building frontage. Continuity will be emphasised by use of archways where there is need to have gap to 4.73 The road will be characterised by continuity in accommodate vehicular access. hedgerows along one side and building frontage on the other side. 4.69 The width of the space will vary as a result of non parallel frontages. There will be occasional street 4.74 On one side of the road will be a verge. Visitor parking. car parking is to be contained within the verge at suitable locations. 4.70 Set backs of the buildings will vary between 0.5 to 1.0 m with no boundary treatment. 4.75 Building heights are typically 2 and 2.5 storeys.

4.71 The built form will typically range between 2, 2.5 and 3 storeys.

High Street

Main Street

P. 80 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Back Street Green Lane Mews / Courtyards

4.76 The Back Streets will provide access to the 4.79 The green lane will have an informal rural 4.81 There will also be accommodating parking and 4.84 Mews are set within blocks and will have an residential neighbourhoods. There will be continuous character. These streets will show some similarities to occasional play areas. Building heights are typically intimate informal character. The space between frontage with changing building line. the main street character in terms of having existing 2 storeys. buildings is designed for a variety of functions hedgerow on one side and building frontage on the including amenity space, parking and services. The 4.77 Gaps will be kept to a minimum but occasionally other side however it will be distinctive by virtue of 4.82 There will be tree planting where space allows. gaps and set backs will vary. growing larger to accommodate vehicular access. their reduced street widths and their organic and informal quality with irregular building form and 4.83 Lanes will provide direct access to residential 4.85 Mews and Courtyard areas will be shared by 4.78 The road width will vary keeping the min line. Variations in set-backs and front garden widths units and provide movement routes for pedestrian vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians with contrasting of 4.8m to accommodate parking with planting will provide some opportunities for soft landscaping and cyclists at the edge of the built up area. surface treatments defi ning parking and amenity. which will also traffi c calm the street. Streets will within the private realm to increase landscaping in occasionally form pinch points in order to calm traffi c the public realm. 4.86 Building heights will typically be 2 storeys. The and emphasise key spaces. The road will be cyclist paved shared surface will be softened by occasional and pedestrian friendly 4.80 These streets will accommodate a low level tree planting. of low speed traffi c providing access to individual dwellings. Opportunities will be taken to use fl ush surfaces and textured treatments to enhance a ‘shared surface’ approach to green lane where possible.

Back Street Green Lane Mews / Courtyards DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 81 P. Table 17: Space Typology Summary

Urban Form Space Types Frontage Type Reference Image Building Type Reference Image

Strong building line Apartments

Limited gaps Terraced

Nonparalel / variable width Semi detached (Whitchurch)

High Street Commercial and community

Variable street widths / Terraced setbacks Semi detached Gaps occasionally gets larger but predominantly Detached kept small. Main Street (Hurstbourne Prior)

Non parallel frontage Terraced

Variable set backs Semi-detached

Variations in gaps Detached (Goodworth) Back Street

Informal frontage Semi-detached

Varied building line Detached

Larger gaps Occasional terraces Green Lane Green (Hurstbourne Prior/Picket Piece) (Hurstbourne Prior/Picket

Informal frontage Semi-detached

Variation in set backs and Terrace gaps Occasional detached Mews (Whitchurch)

P. 82 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Space Types Mews Green Lane Back Street Main Street High Street (Whitchurch) (Hurstbourne Prior) (Goodworth) (Hurstbourne Prior) (Whitchurch) uligHihsSetback Building Heights Urban Form 3 storeys 2.5 storeys 2 storeys 2 storeys 2.5 storeys 2 storeys 2.5 storeys 2 storeys 2.5 storeys 2 storeys .-. None 0.5-1.0 m m Fencing Picket m 2.0 –6.0 None m 1.0 –2.0 Timber picketfencing 1.0-3.0 m 0.5 m-1.0 Treatment Boundary None Hedges low wall Picket fencing Hedgeing Low Wall Reference Image Picket Piece, Andover 2010 .Design and Access Statement > January

P. 83 DESIGN Appearance

Architectural Strategy 4.121 In considering the principles for each use there Building Form Details and Materials General Site Principles 4.119 The architectural strategy for the Site are a number of factors which infl uence them all. Principles These include: establishes design principles for a variety of building 4.123 A local character summary of the surrounding -Materials types spread across the Site. These fall into fi ve villages has been undertaken, the summary of which • Creating a sense of local distinctiveness which 4.125 A restricted palette of wall and roof materials categories: is set out in Section 2 Part of the study examined in terms of architectural treatment recognises is a distinctive feature of the area. By adopting the building form, architectural details and external the building traditions and vernacular of the a colour range which matches these traditional • High Street, materials that give the surrounding villages their own surrounding villages. The local character analysis materials the development can have a distinct local distinctive character. • Main Street, identifi es potential urban form and architectural character and a sense of cohesiveness and unity can be achieved. The use of colour hues rather • Back Street, references. 4.124 The following sections are divided between: than reference to specifi c materials will give some • Green Lane, • The range of uses, density and height of required fl exibility. This fl exibility is necessary for a development set out in the planning parameters. • General Site Principles - relating to materials, contemporary and sustainable approach to design. • Mews. public realm, boundary treatments, lighting and • The townscape opportunities and environmental The proposed colour palette is summarised in Table street furniture, surface materials and public art 4.120 While there has to be a certain amount of context of the development; and 18. coherence in the treatment so that they respond to be applied across the Site, giving coherence to to local distinctiveness, this should not suppress • Providing sustainable buildings to reduce energy the Site on certain key matters; 4.126 The use of the colour palette will vary consumption and minimise waste. the expression of their type and the use of modern • Specifi c appearance principles for the residential throughout the development with stricter adherence technologies and materials. and local centre; in the more prominent areas and along the 4.122 The overarching requirement is to produce development edge. More freedom will be available high quality distinctive and sustainable architecture. • Page 90-92 then shows how the principles in the leisure use, side streets, and in landmark established in Table 22 could be interpreted to buildings. produce a high quality development. -Residential Principles 4.127 The conclusions of the local character study have informed the following appearance principles for each of the key/residential areas identifi ed in Figure 4.13. This ensures that the detailed design of the Site will integrate with those characteristics that make buildings in the villages around the Site distinctive and that the new development will Table 18: Colour Palette positively contribute to maintaining the quality and character of the area and assist with legibility. Walls Roofs 4.128 Based on these appearance principles, Light yellow Dark grey illustrative street elevations and perspective sketches in Section 4 have been drawn for each key area 7507c 134c 156c 142c cool grey cool grey White/off white Dark orange9c red 5c to show how the principles may be interpreted to achieve a high quality development. The designs Orange/red Mid/dark brown follow a traditional line, but does not preclude an alternative, modern solution coming forward providing the following appearance principles are Predominant true white 600c 607c 7457c 163c 4716c satisfi ed.

163c 479c 487c 180c 410c 437c

Other

Occasional 729c 7508c 7516c

P. 84 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Table 19: Building Form, Details and Materials

Principles High Street Main Street Back Street Green Lane Mews

References Whitchurch Hurstbourne Priors Goodworth Hurstbourne Priors Whitchurch

Building form Building types Predominantly terraced with occasional semi Terraced, semi detached and detached units. Mainly Terraced and semi detached with Semi detached, detached and short terraces Variety of terraced, semi detached and detached units. Around the square there occasional detached units. detached building types. are some apartments and commercial and coummunity buildings. Building heights Building heights around the main street is 2 and Building heights around the central spine is Building heights are predominantly 2 storeys Around the Green Lane, building heights are 2 storeys 2.5. However around the central square building 2 and 2 ½. with some 2,5 storeys 2 storeys with some 2.5 storeys. heights will go up to 3 storeys to achieve a better defi ned, enclosed public realm. Frontage Continuous frontage with small gaps in the More fragmented semi detached units Continuous frontages with changing building Larger setbacks with strong boundary lines Varied frontages with changing building lines central area. There will be no setback. towards the east site of the development will lines defi ning between the public and private form the frontage. There will be no or little realm will be one of the main features of the setback. Frontage will respond to the strong rural frontage. landscape features of hedges and trees. Corners Where buildings form corners, both faces Buildings are to defi ne street corners and in Where buildings form corners, both faces Buildings are to defi ne street corners and in Where buildings form corners, both faces should be active, with openings to habitable those instances both faces are to be active. should be active, with openings to habitable those instances both faces are to be active. should be active, with openings to habitable rooms on both faces. Opportunities should be Opportunities should be taken to have the rooms on both faces. Opportunities should be Opportunities should be taken to have the rooms on both faces. Opportunities should be taken to have the main entrance on the gable main entrance on the gable face as well as taken to have the main entrance on the gable main entrance on the gable face as well as taken to have the main entrance on the gable face as well as windows to habitable rooms. windows to habitable rooms. face as well as windows to habitable rooms. windows to habitable rooms. face as well as windows to habitable rooms. Building uses Around the square, there will be some retail Residential Residential Residential Residential units with residential fl ats above, a community building and a school. Whereas for the rest of the area, it will be residential. Ridge line The ridge line will vary even on the terraces The ridge line will vary where there is There will be various ridge line created by Various ridge line created by different Various ridge line created by different building with same storey heights. different storey height but will be consistent different building depths, mixture of storey building depths and roof pitches depths and roof pitches in terraces heights and roof pitches. Details Roof types The main roof type is to be pitched although Pitched roof with gables will be used on the The main roof style is to be pitched with a Variation in roof from half-hipped roof to Mainly simple pitched roof some variation may be appropriate particularly main street to refl ect the local character of high proportion steep, refl ecting the locally quiet a steep hipped roof with some shallow on key buildings. Hurstbourne Priors. distinctive village forms. hips refl ecting the Hurstbourne prior’s character. Dormers and Dormers are gabled and mostly at eaves level Dormers are gabled and mostly at eaves Dormers are mostly gabled and mostly at Dormers are gabled. N/A roof lights with some occasionally located on the roof to level with some occasionally located on the eaves level. prevent the monotony. roof to prevent the monotony.

Openings The proportion of windows to walls will be Openings may be form a signifi cant Within cottage typologies, openings will form A variety of window proportions to wall will Openings may be asymmetric on the façade. consistent. There will be a vertical emphasis on proportion of the elevation of southern a smaller proportion of the elevation with a be adopted. higher units around the square. facing elevations and have a stronger horizontal emphasise. Different size windows symmetry and a rhythm. could create a strong rhythm. Bay Windows Bays are not common in this area Bays are not common in this area Bays are not common in this area Bays are not common in this area Bays are not common in this area Materials Roof Roof materials are the variation of plain tiles Roofs are mainly red clay plain tiles with Roofs are red and orange plain tiles Mainly plain tiles with occasional slate Roofs are mainly slate with occasional plain and slate. occasional slate to give variation and profi led tiles Chimneys / Chimneys are mainly brick and located on the Chimneys are mainly brick and located both Chimneys are mainly brick and located on the Chimneys are mainly brick and located on Chimneys are mainly brick and located on the Ventilation ridge line. on the ridgline and on the side of the roof. ridge line. the ridge line. ridge line. Walls A variety of wall materials can be used; Brick A variety of wall materials can be used; Brick A variety of wall materials can be used; A variety of wall materials can be used; A variety of wall materials can be used; Timber and fl int walls, rendered or painted facades are and fl int walls, rendered or painted facades, Mellow red brick, timber frame, fl int walls Timber, red and grey brick and fl int walls , red brick and rendered or painted facades the dominant materials for walls. are some local examples appropriate for this are appropriate for Mews.

character area. DESIGN Windows and Coloured windows White windows refl ecting the local character White windows refl ecting the local character White windows refl ecting the local character Stained windows doors Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 85 P. Illustrative Layout fi g . 4.15 > Illustrative Layout Plan 4.129 This section provides an illustration of the design principles established within the layout and appearance sections of the Statement. The street and elevations in this section illustrate one way in which the principles can be interpreted to achieve deign quality and how the principles should be applied to the detailed area master plans.

4.130 The designs illustrated here follow a traditional interpretation of the principles, but do not preclude an alternative more contemporary architectural solution coming forward providing the layout and appearance principles are satisfi ed.

4.131 South of Walworth road there are three parcels of land which are to be developed in subsequent phases. If this fail to come forward in the future, the layout in Appendix 2, illustrates how the adjoining land could be developed.

Phase 1 Boundary Subsequent Phases

P. 86 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Sample Elevations

High Street

1 4 2 1 3 5

fi g . 4.16 > Street Elevation 1

1. Continuous building frontage is the feature of this 3. Parking will be a mix of on-street and rear courtyard, 5. Roof fi nishes will be mainly red clay and grey slate. character area with gaps between buildings kept to a accessed through archways. minimum. 6. Pitched roofs will be the predominant roof form with 4. External fi nishes are to be a mixture of brick and render. occasional gable or gable detail to the street for variety. 2. Varying building height and ridge lines ranging from 2 – 3 storey along the street.

Main Street

1 3 5 7

2 4 6

fi g . 4.17 > Street Elevation 2

1. Soft landscaping softens front gardens. 4. Houses will be mainly detached and semi-detached 6. Gables with timber detailing will be a feature. with occasional group of terraces. 2. Detached and semi-detached houses will be mainly 7. Roof fi nishes will be mainly red clay and grey slate. 2 storeys. When 2½ storey, dormers will be in the 5. External fi nishes are to be a mixture of brick, roof. render and some occasional brick and fl int details.

3. Hedges, timber gates and fencing will be the main DESIGN boundary treatment.5

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 87 Green Lane

1 6 3 5 6 4 2

fi g . 4.19 > Street Elevation 3 1. Soft landscaping is a dominant feature in this 3. Hedges, timber fencing and gates will be the main 5. A variety of porch styles will add variation to the character area. boundary treatments. street scene.

2. Predominantly detached houses with occasional 4. External fi nishes are to be a mixture of brick, 6. Roof fi nishes will be mainly red clay and grey slate. short terraces of mainly two storey. When 2½ storey, render and some occasional brick and fl int details. dormers will be in the roof.

Back Streets

5 2 1 3 4 6

fi g . 4.18 > Street Elevation 4

1.Dormer windows may feature in the street scene 4.Building height will typically range between 2 and 6. Roof fi nishes will be mainly red clay and grey slate. 2.5 storeys. 2.Informal, cottage style building typologies will be a strong feature of the street 5. A variety of wall fi nishes are appropriate to this type. 3.Near continuous frontages will create a high degree of enclosure to the public realm

P. 88 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Mews

1 4 2 5 3

fi g . 4.20 > Street Elevation 5 1. Buildings are mainly 2 storeys. 4. Walls are mainly brick with some timber cladding.

2. There is a mixture of building types but terraces 5. Roofs are mainly slate with some plain and profi led tiles. predominate.

3. Roofs are simple pitched types.

1. High Street 2. Main Street 3. Mews 4. Back Street 5. Green Street DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 89 Access and Movement

4.132 The access and movement strategy for the Site 4.135 The access and movement strategy which has • to accommodate car movements at a local Travel Plan has been developed in line with current national been formulated for the completed development is level by providing essential infrastructure and 4.137 The access and movement strategy for the guidance set out in PPG13 and wider planning and underpinned by a set of key movement principles appropriate levels of capacity to facilitate access, development would be stitched together through design guidance such as that set out in Manual which are: but through design reduce the dominance of the developer initiated Travel Plans prepared for the for Streets. This encourages sustainable transport car in the built environment; and residential and commercial elements. The purpose of provision to address the negative impacts associated • to integrate the development with existing • to minimise the dominance and infl uence of car the Travel Plans is to infl uence travel choice through with traffi c generated by new development. communities and employment areas by non-car parking on the urban form. informing, advising and educating potential travellers modes; with regard to their own mobility and the options 4.133 At a local level, the strategy responds to 4.136 Essentially the access and transport strategy • to prioritise movement within the development available. The Travel Plans will consider the mobility the requirements of the local transport plan and seeks to provide a balanced and integrated package for pedestrian, cycle and where appropriate, needs of the residential and commercial elements transport policies specifi ed in the Hampshire County of measures which would prioritise movement in public transport modes; of development separately but seek to coordinate Council Structure Plan and the Test Valley Borough relation to the Site by alternative modes and thereby initiatives wherever possible. Local Plan. • to provide a network of permeable, safe and provide the foundations to support sustainable and convenient pedestrian and cycle routes that offer accessible development opportunities at Picket Piece. 4.138 The main aims of the travel plan would be to: 4.134 The main objective of the strategy is to real alternatives to the car for local journeys; integrate with and build on the existing network of • to provide accessible and convenient public • Respond to residents’ needs for access to a full public transport, pedestrian and cycle routes within transport choices; range of facilities for work, education, health, the Picket Piece area. Where local facilities are not leisure, recreation and shopping; and within 2 kilometres of the site there will be a need to investigate their provision on site. • Ease the transition for all Site users (residents, employees and visitors) to a low car usage. 4.139 Figure 4.21 illustrates the proposed access arrangements and main traffi c routes associated with the Site.

P. 90 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.21 > Access Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Bus Only

Subsequent Phases Pedestrian/Cycle Links

Main Access Points Possible Future Links DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 91 P. Main Access Points

4.140 The main vehicular access to the development 4.144 The needs of emergency and service vehicles Western Access would be taken from; have been taken into account in the options set out for the car parking, and the arrangement described • Walworth Road via new junctions serving phase 1. for servicing residential, employment properties and ( these take account of access for future phases); the block structure. • A bus only and emergency access from Ox Drove; 4.145 Emergency access will be considered further and in the development of the reserved matters stage. 4.141 The access strategy has been designed to cater Schemes will need to demonstrate how emergency for the following movements; vehicles can gain access.

• movement of emergency vehicles; Inclusive Design • servicing and delivery vehicles; 4.146 The development will comply with ‘Planning and Access for Disabled People: A Good Practice • access to commercial development; Guide’ (ODPM 2003). The aim of inclusive design • public service vehicles; and is to remove barriers which create undue effort, separation or special treatment, and enable everyone • where movement cannot be undertaken by other to participate equally in mainstream activities modes, traffi c associated with the Site. independently with choice and dignity. Although the principles of inclusive design have emerged from the

disability movement, inclusive design is relevant to Eastern Access 4.142 Building on the highway benefi ts delivered all members of society, such as older people, children by the fi rst phase of development, Phase II would and carers of young children. facilitate the delivery of further traffi c management / environmental enhancement measures on access 4.147 From the outset the design of the development routes between Basingstoke and Andover. These has included the fundamental principles of inclusive would benefi t the existing community in Picket Piece design. Our approach has been as follows: as well as new users of the Site.

• Provide level access to all buildings; Emergency Access 4.143 The distribution of access points and the • Create safe pedestrian crossings; circulation pattern within the development has been • Ensure changes in level including ramps have a designed to provide areas which are interconnected, maximum gradient of 1 in 20 (5%); and thereby allowing access for emergency vehicles. To complement this an emergency link would also be • Provide good transport infrastructure and provided onto Ox Drove. potential for new public transport routes as well as providing pedestrian links to existing bus stops on Walworth Road.

fi g . 4.22 > Access Plans

P. 92 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.23 > Main Street Access Plan

Phase 1 Boundary

Subsequent Phases DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 93 Pedestrian/ Cyclist Network

4.148 Figure 4.24 illustrates the existing network • A hierarchy of direct routes comprising shared 4.151 In summary, the provision of pedestrian 4.154 Other local services operate within the east of pedestrian and cycle routes pertinent to the segregated and recreational routes would be and cycle routes and facilities associated with the section of Andover would also be accessible by new development and demonstrates that the development provided within the Proposed Development which development of the Site would seek to build on the users of the Development Proposals. is linked with the existing permeable network of would connect to the points of access. Being existing routes and facilities in order to integrate the routes within the Picket Piece area as well as having direct, these would provide pedestrians and development into the existing environment, providing 4.155 Responding to this existing level of provision, linkages to off-site routes connecting into the wider cyclists with advantages over the private motor a high level of service to new residents and users the access and transport strategy in relation to public area. The topography and distances involved lend car; of the Site as well as enhancing the existing level of transport movements comprises: themselves to walking and cycling. provision off-site. • Pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities would • Providing highway infrastructure within be provided within the Proposed Development 4.149 Careful consideration has therefore been given development to accommodate a bus route; layout; Public Transport at the Master Planning stage of how the development 4.152 Figure 4.24 illustrates the development in • Providing new bus stops located within or will integrate with and, where appropriate, enhance • Safe and secure cycle parking facilities would be relation to existing public transport services and adjoining the Site to give access to a bus stop for the existing pedestrian and cycling facilities and provided at key locations within the Proposed shows that the Site is directly served by public all residents within 400m; infrastructure to ensure that the potential of these Development; transport. sustainable modes is fully utilised. • Providing local bus and public transport • Pedestrian and cycle information would information to new users of the Site as part of the be provided to new users of the Proposed 4.153 The main bus route connecting Andover and 4.150 The resulting access and transport strategy Travel Plan for the development; and Development as part of the travel plan; and Basingstoke will run through the site and there will in relation to pedestrian and cycle movements be a bus only link to Ox Drove. • Incentives to utilise existing bus services. comprises: • Where identifi ed as necessary to facilitate route continuity, a development related contribution • Pedestrian and cycle access points would be would be made to off-site measures and provided from Ox Drove and Walworth Road; improvements targeted at enhancing accessibility to the Proposed Development and connectivity • A new crossing would be provided on Walworth between the Proposed Development and existing Road; centres of activity and attractors. These would be delivered through the Travel Planning process and legal agreement.

P. 94 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.24 > Pedestrian and Public Transport Plan

Phase 1 Boundary Pedestrian/Cycle Routes

Subsequent Phases Bus Stops

Bus Route DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 95 P. Vehicular Network

4.156 Figure 4.25 illustrates that within the 4.159 Junctions within the development will be • Key spaces with changes in surface treatment and development itself, vehicular movements would designed to add to the wider public realm rather than landscape measures; be accommodated through a simple grid of simply being designed to cater for car movements. • Junctions, squares/pinch points defl ections interconnected roads, streets and key spaces In this context it is envisaged that main street providing people with a choice of different routes intersections within the development would take • Road narrowing primarily along Lanes where when moving within and through the development. the form of squares and places. By forming places sections wide enough for one vehicle at a time where people can meet, junctions could contribute will be introduced; and 4.157 The overarching design principle would be to towards creating a sense of community rather than • Highway gateway features will defi ne the different discourage unnecessary through traffi c within the dominating the street scene. area therefore establishing the vehicle speeds. Proposed Development. This would also serve to discourage car usage for short journeys within the 4.160 Elsewhere within the development, junctions 4.162 All measures will be fully integrated Proposed Development as well as in relation to the will be designed to refl ect and respond to the with building form, landscape and public realm wider settlement. character of the surrounding road hierarchy and built treatments. form, and will consider the movement requirements 4.158 A hierarchy of streets would be adopted of of all road users especially pedestrians and cyclists. varying standards having regard to the needs of expected occupiers and the Manual for Streets. Traffi c Calming Streets would be designed to maximum 20mph 4.161 Traffi c calming will help ensure that the design speeds which would be reinforced by traffi c traffi c speeds are maintained. The primary method management measures. Traffi c calming measures of traffi c calming will be alignment reinforced by would be designed to integrated into the built building form and landscape treatment. Other environment and add to the ‘sense of place’ rather appropriate measures include: than allowing highway features to dictate the built form.

P. 96 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.25 > Vehicular Network Plan

Phase 1 High Street Green Lane

Subsequent Phases Main Street Mews

Back Street Pedestrian Routes DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 P. 97 Table 20: Highway Design Parameters

HIGH STREET MAIN STREET BACK STREET GREEN LANE MEWS

Design Speed 20mph 20mph 15mph 15mph 15mph

Footway min 2m min 2m min 2m Shared Surface Shared Surface

Cycleway On Road On Road On road On road On road

Verge None Varies None Varies Varies

Bus Access Yes Yes No No No

Maximum No. of Properties No restriction No restriction No restriction Up to 29 Up to 50

4.8m widening to 6 metres Carriageway Width 5.5 - 6.0m with localised widening 5.5 – 6.0m with localised widening 4.8m 4.8m widening to 6 metres opposite garages & parking areas

Direct Access to properties 100% direct access 100% direct access 100% direct access 100% direct access 100% direct access

Dense Bituminous Macadam Carriageway Surfacing Dense Bituminous Macadam Dense Bituminous Macadam Block Paving Block Paving Tegula within Square

Verge Surfacing None Grass N/A N/A N/A

Footway Surfacing Dense Bituminous Macadam Dense Bituminous Macadam As Carriageway Surfacing As Carriageway Surfacing As Carriageway Surfacing

Straight faced concrete textured kerb with natural Straight faced concrete textured kerb with natural Concrete textured kerb with natural aggregate Kerbing None None aggregate compositions with 125mm upstand aggregate compositions with 125mm upstand compositions with 125mm upstand

Traffi c Calming At 60m intervals At 60m intervals At 40m intervals Integral to design Integral to design

Refuse vehicle undertaking Refuse vehicle undertaking Vehicle Swept Path Refuse vehicle passing car on street Refuse vehicle passing car on street Refuse vehicle passing car on street movement movement

On Street Parking Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Forward Visibility 33m 33m 10m 10m 10m

Junction Sightlines (x/y) 2.4 x 33m 2.4 x 33m 2.0 x 23m 2.0 x 23m 2.0 x 23m

Junction Spacing – 45m/20m 45m/20m 15/0 15/0 15/0 same side/other side

A minimum of 3m. 6m at junction with Main Junction Radii 6m 6m Varies Varies Street/Central Spine.

Street Lighting 6m high columns 6m high columns 6m high columns 6m high columns 6m high columns

Carriageway. Demarked service strips with pins Carriageway. Demarked service Carriageway. Demarked service Statutory Services In footway. Drainage in carriageway In footway. Drainage in carriageway or edging. strips with pins or edging strips with pins or edging

P. 98 Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Community Safety Table 21: Community Safety Principles 4.163 “Designing out crime and designing in SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY ATTRIBUTE DESIGN PRINCIPLE ADVANCED community safety should be central to the planning and delivery of new development”, Safer Places: The Access and Movement Primary routes for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles are direct and follow key Planning System and Crime Prevention, ODPM desire lines in response to where people want to go.

4.164 The proposed development at the Site fully Very little segregation occurs between movement modes making sure that responds to the key attributes for safer places as movement routes are well used by a variety of modes, thereby creating surveillance defi ned by the ODPM document. The following table through usage. and illustrated plan demonstrate the principle and approaches adopted to achieve community safety Footpaths and cycle routes are well overlooked by surrounding buildings. and reduce opportunities for crime. Structure Large employment uses are separated from the residential uses to avoid unnecessary confl ict.

The number of exposed building sides to the public realm are limited to provide enclosed and more secure private realm areas only accessed by residents.

Windows and door openings create active frontages to streets, footpaths and cycle routes.

Continuous and active frontage will reduce the opportunities for graffi ti on blank facades, such as gable ends.

Surveillance Natural and active surveillance from surrounding properties and movement routes will overlook all publicly accessible spaces.

Ownership Development layout and boundary treatments will clearly delineate between public, semi-public and private ownerships.

Where side or rear boundaries to the public realm cannot be avoided in the layout, high fences, walls and landscape treatment that actively impede access must be used.

Physical Protection The perimeter block layout of the Master Plan achieves a base line level of security. To further the physical protection, during the detailed design and construction, buildings will be fi tted with crime prevention measures to Secure by Design Standards.

Crime prevention measures that compromise the quality of the local environment and appearance of the dwellings such as grilles across windows and barbed wire will not be acceptable.

Activity Public spaces will be designed for a range of community functions thereby encouraging frequent use and therefore surveillance.

All building entrances will be accessible and visible from the street, thereby encouraging movement between the buildings and the street and bringing additional activity.

Management and Maintenance A good quality public realm will be provided, stimulating human activity and infl uencing the behaviour of users.

Maintenance of the public realm will retain the attractiveness of the street,

increases safety and use and promotes respect towards the environment. DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 99 P. Climate Impact Assessment

4.165 This section of the statement set out the Building design Energy Waste measures to mitigate against the impact of climate 4.167 As part of the commitment to sustainability, the 4.172 Where possible, passive solar design principles 4.176 The development will provide opportunities for change and adapt to the inevitable consequences in following building design standards are made: will be incorporated in all residential and leisure uses. effi cient collection and recycling of waste including: terms of weather patterns. Picket Piece is designed These principles will include increasing the potential to be at the forefront in providing a practical 4.168 From the outset of the development all housing for passive solar gain through the building orientation • Community recycling facilities to accommodated demonstration of an appropriate and effective will be to Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. and avoidance of over shadowing. Buildings are to be four waste streams are to be provided in the response to climate change in terms of technology orientated within 30° of south where possible. leisure and community centre. and measures to encourage changes to lifestyle. 4.169 Non residential buildings will achieve at least • Recycling arrangements including storage and BREEAM Very Good standard. 4.173 In the residential area of the site the dwellings collection are to be fully considered in the design 4.166 The measures set out to conserve water and have been designed to be respectful of the mature and layout of the development. The recycling reduce CO² emissions by a combination of effi ciency, 4.170 There are a number of technologies that may trees along the southern edge of the site and setback provision for dwellings will allow for, as a recycling and use of renewable sources. be applied to reduce energy consumption by the to allow for maximum passive solar gains. minimum, three waste streams. required 10%. They consist of solar thermal, ground source heat pumps, biomass and CHP. Of the four 4.174 Building depths have been set to a maximum • Each house will be provided with composting options solar thermal is the only technology that depth of 15.0 metres to reduce energy use for lighting facilities. Communal composting facilities will be cannot meet the target in isolation. and ventilation. provided for apartments.

4.171 All the above options will be review as the 4.175 The landscape strategy for the master plan 4.177 The development will comply with local waste detailed design is developed to ensure the most is based upon an assessment of appropriate native management strategies. effective and viable option is chosen. and local indigenous species. These will complement the landscape character of the area, soften the build forms and provide shelter and shading during the summer months.

P. 100 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 Water Construction and Materials Transport Warmer Weather 4.178 In addition to SUDS, water conservation 4.180 A set of sustainable construction criteria to be 4.181 The emphasis will be on promoting sustainable 4.183 Further increases in summer temperatures measures to be considered across the site at detail followed are as follows: forms of transport. Reducing journeys by car will in the UK are now considered likely and are a design will include: be achieved by a number of measures which include consequence of past and current CO² emissions. The • use of high quality, durable materials which will providing access to bus services and a network of development adapts to the potential hotter summers • the use of water butts within the residential and increase the lifespan of buildings. safe and attractive cycle and pedestrian routes. in the following ways: central areas; • Use of natural materials wherever practical. • Extensive green space within the development to • grey water reuse; and Adaptation • Use of recycled and salvaged construction 4.182 A series of measures are proposed which provide cooling; • the use of water effi cient technologies where materials wherever practicable. respond to the changes in climate that include • Limiting the areas of road and paving possible in bathrooms and kitchens including • Use of timber from certifi ed sustainable source warmer weather with hotter summers and extreme spray taps, water saving shower heads, fl ow • Shading provided by existing and new tree only. weather events. controllers, dual fl ush toilets and water effi cient planting. This includes extensive structure appliances including washing machines and • Minimisation of importation and exportation of planting. dishwashers. soils.

4.179 The design of the landscape areas will seek to • Preservation of soil quality through best practice minimise the need for irrigation. for stripping, storing and respreading. • Waste minimisation, re-use and recyling during construction. DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 101 P. Phasing and Implementation

Phasing Reserved Matters Submissions 4.184 There will be 3 phases of the development 4.187 Submissions will be accompanied by short shown on the plan opposite. Whilst the phase 1 statements which demonstrate general compliance application will include all the land shown within the with the principles set out in this Design and Access boundary, the provision of some of the uses will not Statement. be completed until subsequent phases are submitted fi g . 4.26 > Design Approval Process and under construction. Table 22 shows the broad 4.188 Submissions for development components sequence of phased development. should demonstrate compatibility with the detailed master plans. Outline Application with Supporting Implementation Information: 4.185 A design and approval process is set out in Public Consultation • Environmental Statement fi gure 4.26 which illustrates the range of tasks which 4.189 The evolution of the “Development • Planning Statement follow on from the granting of outline consent. Parameters” and the Indicative master plan showing how a scheme could be brought forward in • Design & Access Statement Detailed Master Plans compliance with the development parameters, has • Supporting Strategies 4.186 Detailed master plans will be prepared and involved extensive public consultation. submitted to the Local Planning Authority with the reserved matters applications. The detailed master plan will help to ensure that the reserved matters submissions generally meet the master plan principles set out in this document, and that an integrated development will be created. The detailed master plans will be prepared at 1:1000 scale. Detailed Phase Discharge Of Other Infrastructure Reserved Master Plans Matters Submissions Initial Conditions

Development Table 22: Phasing Sequence Parcel Reserved Matter NOS OF Submissions COMPLETIONS 100 Phase 1 western play area constructed 250 School site made available. Application for school site (if required) and retail units. 500 Informal play area to south of Ox Drove constructed. Phase 1 eastern play area constructed. Retail units constructed School constructed (if required) 600 Subsequent phases play area constructed Sports pitches completed Community facility constructed 750 Subsequent phases play area constructed

P. 102 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 4.27 > Phasing Plan

Phase 1 Boundary

Subsequent Phases DESIGN

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 103 P. P. 104 Picket Piece, Andover 2010 .Design and Access Statement > January Appendix INTRODUCTION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 105 P. fi g . 5.1 > Hedgerow Location Plan

Appendix 1

Hedgerows 4.190 of the hedgerows on site was undertaken in Phase 1 Boundary order to establish the value of the existing hedgerows on site. The hedgerows fell into the following four Subsequent Phases categories, listed from the highest ecological value to Important Hedge the lowest ecological value (for further information (Hedgerow Regulations, 1997) please refer to the Hedgerow Report (WSPE, 2009); Species Rich Hedge (UKBAP Priority Habitat) • Important Hedgerows (native), Species Poor Hedge (UKBAP Priority Habitat) • Species Rich Hedgerows (native), Non-Native Hedge • Species Poor Hedgerows (native) and (no protection) • Non-Native Hedgerows. Indicates Defunct Hedgerows Figure 5.1 shows the location of these hedgerows.

4.191 Retention of the native hedgerows was also prioritized, since these hold signifi cantly more ecological value than non-native hedgerows (see Fig 5.2) The greatest emphasis was placed on retaining hedgerows that qualifi ed as Important Hedgerows, due to their heightened ecological (and historical) value. fi g . 5.2 > Native and Non-native Hedgrows 4.192 An exercise was then carried out to indentify where the hedgerows would be too close together to allow sensible development to occur. The results of Phase 1 Boundary this are shown in fi gure 5.3. Where roads have to pass Subsequent Phases through is also shown on the plans. Native Hedge 4.193 Figure 5.4 shows the masterplan how the (protection) retained hedgerows have been into the development. Non-Native Hedge (no protection)

P. 106 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 5.3 > Location of removed native hedgrows

Phase 1 Boundary

Subsequent Phases

Native Hedge

Hedge to be removed

fi g . 5.4 > Native Hedge Plan - With Master Plan

Phase 1 Boundary

Subsequent Phases

Native Hedge

Hedge to be removed INTRODUCTION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 107 P. Appendix 2 fi g . 5.5 > Illustrative Overall Layout 4.194 The illustrative layout (page 86, fi g 4.15) is designed so that the different phases would work independently of each other as well as together.

4.195 Figure 5.5 illustrates how the overall layout would work until the subsequent phases come forward. The development of adjoining land is shown in more detail for the three parcels of land, until they become available in the future, in Figure 5.6, 5.7 and 5.8. C

B

A

Phase 1 Boundary

Subsequent Phases

P. 108 P. Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 fi g . 5.6 > Illustrative Overall Layout Extract A fi g . 5.7 > Illustrative Overall Layout Extract B fi g . 5.8 > Illustrative Overall Layout Extract C INTRODUCTION

Picket Piece, Andover . Design and Access Statement > January 2010 109 P. P. 110 Picket Piece, Andover 2010 .Design and Access Statement > January