UNIVERSITY OF EXETER STREATHAM CAMPUS MASTER PLAN FRAMEWORK DECEMBER 2010 PREFACE INTRODUCTION FROM EXETER CITY COUNCIL The fortunes of the city of Exeter and its University have been closely linked for more than The Streatham Campus is one of the greenest and most attractive university campuses in Brit- 100 years. As the University has grown so has its economic and social contribution to Exeter. DLQ,WLVDVLJQLoFDQWSDUWRI([HWHU VJUHHQLQIUDVWUXFWXUHDQGSURYLGHVDQDWXUDOUHVRXUFHIRU The University’s annual economic output is more than £300 million a year and will rise to students, staff and the wider community. Its value is increased by its location within the urban nearly £400 million by the end of the latest phase of committed development in 2012. Success fabric of the city. Its commanding position means that it forms an important part of Exeter’s creates prosperity, but we also recognise that it presents challenges for the city. Planning the skyline. Furthermore, it incorporates a collection of well-designed buildings set in a mature University’s future development in a way that is sustainable and also maximises its economic and historically important landscape. contribution is thus a vital issue not just for staff and students, but for the whole of the city. There are currently the equivalent of around 10,700 full time students studying at the Streath- 7KH8QLYHUVLW\KDVFRPHDORQJZD\LQDVKRUWWLPHLQMXVWoYH\HDUVLWKDVULVHQIURPWK am Campus of the University of Exeter. By 2026 it is projected that this number will grow position in the UK to 9th, according to the Times league table. Our aim is now to consolidate to about 16,200 students. Clearly the University will need to develop to accommodate this Exeter’s position as a top 10 UK university and get into the top 100 universities in the world by growth, and it wishes to do so within the boundaries of the campus. 2015. This means becoming a more international university by developing more teaching and research links with the best universities around the world. It also requires us to grow capacity, 7KLV6XSSOHPHQWDU\3ODQQLQJ'RFXPHQWWKURXJKVXUYH\DQGDQDO\VLVLGHQWLoHVWKHFDPSXV V particularly in research. Most of the other leading universities in this country are bigger than assets and the constraints on future development. It sets out a vision for future growth which Exeter. will deliver the world class learning and research environment that the University desires, whilst respecting its character and setting. As well as new buildings, the Master Plan considers This Masterplan charts our planned future development to 2026 and beyond and indicates the landscape framework within which they will be set, the public realm, a strategy for access, where we expect growth to occur. Whilst it is impossible to foresee all ends, we believe the and sustainability issues. Masterplan represents an accurate picture of the University’s future development needs. With the right support, and through close links with the Exeter Science Park, the University can The Master Plan will not be a success without the input of Exeter City Council as the local continue to be an economic engine for the city, creating new jobs and prosperity throughout planning authority. The University and the City Council have worked in partnership in the the 21st Century. production of the document and in discussion with the public and key stakeholders as part of a consultation exercise. As an adopted policy document, it will be a material consideration when determining planning applications for development. By following the principles it sets out, sustainable and high quality growth will be accommodated whilst maintaining the beauty Professor Steve Smith and attraction of the campus. Vice-Chancellor University of Exeter Councillor Rachel Sutton Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Development and Transport Exeter City Council OS map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance 6XUYH\RQEHKDOIRIWKH&RQWUROOHURI+HU0DMHVW\ V6WDWLRQHU\2IoFHË&URZQFRS\ULJKW Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. 0100017720 [2009]. 2 CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ii 5.0 SURVEY AND ANALYSIS 25 7.0 MASTERPLAN PRINCIPLES 51 5.1 Archaeology 25 7.1 Masterplan objectives 51 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 5.2 Topography 25 7.2 University Sustainability Strategies 51 1.1 Purpose of the Master plan 1 5.3 Flood Risk 25 7.3 University Carbon Management 53 1.2 CABE guidance for creating successful 5.4 Views 25 7.4 The Objectives of Good Design 54 masterplans 3 5.5 Townscape analysis 28 5.6 Building survey 40 8.0 THE MASTER PLAN 57 2.0 THE UNIVERSITY & THE CITY 5 5.7 Trees, woodland and landscape 42 8.1 The illustrative master plan 57 5.8 Wildlife and habitat 44 8.2 Development areas & phasing 57 3.0 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 7 5.9 Quality of places and routes 45 8.3 Landscape framework 59 3.1 Historical geography 7 5.10 Public art 45 8.4 Public realm 60 3.2 History of the development of the Streatham 5.11 Pedestrian and cycle routes 46 8.5 Access strategy 62 Campus 8 5.12 Existing facilities available for public access 46 8.6 Character areas development guidance 70 3.3 The Estate 13 5.13 Vehicle access & parking 47 3.4 Recent and committed developments 15 5.14 Public transport 47 9.0 STATUS OF THE PLAN 84 5.15 Summary of character 47 9.1 Public participation 84 4.0 UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 17 9.2 Agreement by the University 84 4.1 University Development Strategy 17 6.0 THE VISION FOR STREATHAM CAMPUS 49 9.3 Implementation 84 4.2 Background documents 18 6.1 The role of Streatham Campus in delivering 9.4 Review and monitoring 84 4.3 The Need for Growth 19 a world-class learning and research 9.5 The design management process 85 4.4 Development requirements 19 environment – the vision for the future 49 4.5 Planning policy and local designations 21 6.2 The Streatham Campus today 49 4.6 Future plans for other campuses 23 Version: 1 Version date: 08 February 2011 Comment Final This document has been prepared and checked in accordance with ISO 9001:2000. i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION In 1928, the architect Vincent Harris was appointed to develop a masterplan for the new Campus. His plan was based on the symmetry of a formal axis up the hill, with buildings fanning out The University of Exeter ranks among the premier league of research-intensive universities in the UK. across the hillside, taking advantage of views across the city and surrounding countryside. The This report sets out why the University needs to grow on the Streatham Campus and its aspirations buildings designed by Harris overlook the Prince of Wales Road and comprise Washington Singer for growth. Currently there are 11 500 FTE students at the Streatham Campus. With projected growth Laboratories, Roborough, Hatherly Laboratories and the Mary Harris Memorial Chapel. expectations forecast to be 15 800 students by 2026 this will require the provision of a range of supporting facilities for academic, research, social and residential uses. This report describes the master The College was granted the charter of the University of Exeter in 1955. In 1953, Sir William plan framework for the development of the Streatham Campus to 2026. It analyses the character and Holford was appointed as planning consultant and from the late 1950s there was considerable features of the site and explores the land use and environmental capacity of it and makes strategic adaptation and extension of the original master plan. Holford took a different approach to Harris proposals for future development. It does not propose detailed designs for individual buildings. and instead planned winding roads with new buildings in self contained groups. Key buildings include Northcote House, Great Hall and Devonshire House. This document has been adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document for the Streatham Campus, to sit alongside the adopted “Supplementary Planning Guidance for Development Related to the Later the rapid building works through the 1960s and 70s resulted in a more incoherent and University of Exeter 2007” which sets out as one of nine principles, a requirement for a master plan to crowded assortment of large buildings. Buildings from the late 1960s include Sir Basil Spence’s provide a framework to guide further development. Physics Department building with its tower which forms a key landmark. In 1971 Holford set out a development plan for the future of the Campus, consolidating these changes and identifying plots for future new buildings. A major component of the plan was the CONTEXT OF THE UNIVERSITY WITHIN THE WIDER CITY landscape strategy of valley planting, ponds and structure planting. The Streatham Campus is one of the greenest and most attractive university campuses in the UK. It Within the Campus are a number of nationally and locally listed buildings. Reed Hall gardens are is one of the most distinctive elements in the branding of the University of Exeter and is an important currently being considered for listing on the National Historic Parks and Gardens Register and the factor in attracting students. It also: whole Campus is included on the Devon Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. v plays a vital role in the identity of the City, with its skyline of buildings and mature landscape A number of projects have recently received planning permission. These include the Forum commanding a prominent position over the City; project, INTO building, Business School expansion and student residential accommodation at Birks, Duryard and Lafrowda . These are shown as committed developments in the master plan v LVDVLJQLoFDQWFRPSRQHQWRIWKH&LW\ VJUHHQLQIUDVWUXFWXUHFRPSULVLQJVRPHKDFRQWDLQLQJD framework. green framework of woodland, lakes, gardens and open space located close to the City Centre.; v is an important cultural and historic asset, and contains a number of buildings of interest and botanical collections.