Landscape Strategy 52-54 Chipstead Avenue Contents Introduction 2 Concept 8 Vision 3 Illustrative layout 10 Choumert Square Lane, Lessons learnt 4 Hard Landscape strategy 12 Compatibility with planning policies 6 Soft Landscape strategy 13 Design process 7 Planting palette 14 Typical planting details 17 Tree constraints plan 19 Tree retention and removal plan 20 Tree protection plan 21 Ecological Enhancement 22 Introduction Landscape strategy This document has been prepared by Maude Pinet, CMLI (Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute) B e u l a h Hill A2 15 This map shows where Croydon’s green open spaces are. Walking in collaboration with Office S & M to routes and some paths and tracks are shown, but it is not a definitive or complete map. Many sites have their own leaflet with more detailed information. You can find these in your nearest library, in the Visitor Information Centre support a full planning application for next to East Croydon Station, or from Croydon Council’s Community Norbury Station Partnership Officer, (020 8726 6900, [email protected]). Follow the Countryside Code 2 1 We are fortunate to have so much green space in Croydon. Please look after our 2 A green spaces and make sure everybody can enjoy them. the redevelopment of 52-54 Chipstead d R • don’t harm any animals, birds, plants or trees e d g R n e • please take your litter home a g r n e • please control your dog G P • please close gates if sheep or cows are grazing 13 A2 Avenue in Croydon. L o For the full Countryside Code visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk. n Thornton Heath S d o o Station uth n Norwood Junction N R o o Station r a w d o o d A H 2 i 3 Selhurst Station l l A 2 1 5 M i The principal aims of the design are to: tc ha 2 m 22 A Ro a e d n 2 a A L 23 1 6 2 g A n o L d R e • Create a cheerful, characterful, and s S r h o P i h r u l e r e l y t St e Above: Story time at Littleheath Woods i Ja m R y e h s’ s R d W o W ad a A 22 A y 2 2 West Croydon 1 5 A Station 2 am Rd A23 enjoyable environment 2 Wickh 3 East Croydon 32 Station Ad A2 di d • Help foster a sense of community scombe Roa Shirley Windmill through the design of a communal Waddon Station Co 2 om 3 be 2 Ro A ad A South Croydon 212 d R Station ay d r o f f a t amenity space S Kent Gate W Cr oh am Ro ad Coombe Top: Sheep grazing Lane • Promote sustainabili A21 2 at Riddlesdown Common Middle: King’s Wood U P Sanderstead p Above: South Norwood u p Station e r r l S Lake e e y ls F do ea W n R t oad he a B2 r y Purley Oaks b 75 e Station d A L 2 a 3 n e All areas outside of the planning 2 2 0 2 A ley Lan d Fox e A a 202 o 2 S R A a n rnh n o em d t Drive 3 e ng 2 r di s Ad A t e O boundary are shown indicatively d a ld d a F o H a R i rl ll e n Purley Station i o g t h h g R i r o B a d G throughout this document to ensure the o d s Riddlesdown t o Station n Reedham Station e 7 R 3 o 2 a d A A d 2 a 2 o proposal will seamlessly integrate into R e v o L r i G m p e t s f o Kenley i c e d Station l o d o R its surroundings. W o a d B 2 6 9 Woodmansterne Coulsdon South Public Green Spaces Grazing Station Station The design of the landscape for 52-354 Other Green Spaces* Capital Ring Tramlink Chipstead Avenue has been developed Allotment 3 2 Downland Circular Walk A N Open Water d a o R n o following the relevant planning policies. t h g i London Loop r B Graveyard Please refer to page 6 of this document Vanguard Way Station and railway 1 Mile (1.6km) * Closed or restricted access, including golf courses, playing elds and reservoirs, which Wandle Trail (cycle trail) for further detail. may be rich in habitats and wildlife but not open to visit. N Kilometers ± 00.05 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 Sources: Esri, Airbus DS, USGS, NGA, NASA, CGIAR, N Robinson, NCEAS, NLS, OS, NMA, Geodatastyrelsen, Rijkswaterstaat, GSA, Geoland, FEMA, Intermap and the GIS user community 2 Vision Landscape strategy Revealing natural history of the site Encouraging social interaction and inclusion Inviting informal play and increasing Fostering sustainability Map 1894-1895 note the location of the gravel pit accessibility to green spaces Landscape Strategy 52-54 Chipstead Avenue 3 Choumert Square Lane, Lessons learnt Landscape strategy 4 Attractive + Flexible Event space Intimate space Sustainable materials & Integrated storm water management Timber Seating Permeable paving Balance of paving and planting + Naturalistic planting + Bird boxes Naturalistic planting Bird boxes Landscape Strategy 52-54 Chipstead Avenue 5 Compatibility with Planning policies Landscape strategy Relevant Planning policy Summary How the proposed design complies London Plan (7.4 and 7.6) and the Croydon Local Plan (SP4.1, SP4.2 and DM10) Promote high quality sustainable design that enhances social cohesion and Create sensitive level change with slope gradient not greater than 1:20 to favour wellbeing and landscaping that is an intrinsic part of the overall design concept. inclusively of people with reduced mobility; Use of native and drought resistant plant species with reduced water demand ; Promote biodiversity with varied plant species and features welcoming wildlife (plants for pollinators, bird boxes). Create naturalistic planting and ecological landscape to reduce maintenance works in the future and its associated energy consumption ; Create a flexible space to host events with neighbours as well as practical daily use ; Integrate informal play features to encourage social interaction across varied age groups; Select sustainable materials; Integrate measures to attenuate storm water in the landscape. The Croydon Local Plan Policy DM13 States refuse storage will only be permitted if it is adequately screened and Propose timber bin store, which can be locked with green roof on top. Propose conveniently located. staging areas for bins integrated in the communal amenity space. London Plan (5.2) Reduce water consumption Use of drought tolerant and appropriate plant species to reduce water consumption. Propose rain butt to encourage re-use of rainwater for landscape purposes. London Plan (5.12 and 5.13) All new development to utilise sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) to Use of permeable surface treatment: cobbles with dry joints and compacted gravel; reduce surface water run-off Soil cells for attenuation under paved areas; Planted areas and green roof on top of bin store and bike stores to absorb water (attenuation) Details of plant species; including planting density, locations and size of proposed Include specific plant species, density, locations and size. new planting Details and material samples of hard landscaping (including samples which shall Include specific hard landscape materials to create a cohesive, coordinated palette be permeable as appropriate), including dimensions, bonding and pointing easy to use and maintain. Proposed development would require covered secure cycle storage to be provided Provide covered secure cycle storage at the entrance in accordance with the in accordance with the standards set out in the London Plan and the London standards set out in the London Plan and the London Cycling Design Standards. Cycling Design Standards. 6 Design process: testing and developing design options Landscape strategy Option 1 Option 2 52-54 Chipstead Avenue 52-54 Chipstead Avenue Edible + Inclusive playground Textured wall Edible + Integrated Textured wall Bioretention for various age flint Bioretention play flint garden groups garden Green roof to bike store Green roof to bike store Permeable Gravel path / garden paving Climbing plants Climbing plants Option 3 Coordinated Layout Landscape Strategy 52-54 Chipstead Avenue 7 Concept Landscape strategy As a starting point, the space is imagined as completely green ; then a series of paths or glades have been carved out to provide a range of spaces defined for flexible uses and activities. A gravel garden Compacted gravel path and access drive will reveal the historic gravel pit of the site, it will also absorb storm water and contribute to sustainable drainage measures. The gravel finish on the path and the top gravel layer / mulch used to the planted areas will match to provide continuity and maximise the uses of the space. Cobbles to the communal amenity space will provide textures Green and align with the materials of the neighbourhood. Planted areas Permeable Hard landscape 8 Landscape Strategy 52-54 Chipstead Avenue 9 Illustrative Layout Landscape strategy A The communal amenity spaces are envisaged as a naturalistic and overtly 01 green space. It provides amenities for 02 everyday use as well as for events with 03 neighbours. It creates a space that is 02 genuinely child-friendly and inclusive to all. It improves the character of the lane leading to Chipstead Avenue. It defines 04 clear entrance routes to the flats. It increases the biodiversity and habitat opportunities for local wildlife through a 01 varied planting scheme, planted green roofs onto bike storage and bird / 05 animal boxes.