LAND EAST OF CUMERAGH LANE, WHITTINGHAM, LANCASHIRE DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF A PLANNING APPLICATION Woodcroft design urban design masterplanning architecture Page 2 Document Structure Document Structure 2 Foreword 3 Introduction 4 Site Analysis 5 Surrounding Character 6 Constraints & Opportunities 7 Site Features 8 Flood Risk Assessment 9 Ecology 10 Existing Trees & Hedges 11 Development Concept 12 Development Concept 13 Development Concept 14 Detailed Design 15 Street scenes & Cross Sections 16 Appearance 17 Access, Movement and Street Hierarchy 18 Access, Movement and Street Hierarchy 19 About the Developer Applethwaite Homes is Eric Wright Group’s residential development company who provide a range of quality homes on select sites across Lancashire and Cumbria. Their roots were formed in the Lake District where they operated as a niche residential developer creating high quality homes in premium locations. In 2008 they became part of Eric Wright Group, a leading player in the construction and property industry in North West England, which has resulted in the expansion of their activities into Lancashire and adjoining areas of the North West. As an NHBC Registered House Builder, Applethwaite pride themselves on building family homes in small developments that have individual character. Their aim is to provide comfortable homes that reflect the quality and style of times past, whilst satisfying the needs of modern living. Applethwaite have been recognised at the 2014 Lancaster District Design Awards for their Silverdale development; ‘Cove Orchard’. Other projects include Lingard Gate in Hornby, Bowland Gardens in Forton and Lamb Roe Gardens in Whalley to name but a few. Page 3 Foreword The site provides a significant opportunity to deliver a new, sustainable The following design parameters are addressed: and high quality landscape led residential development. Use - What the land and buildings will be used for. This Design and Access Statement has been prepared in support of a full planning application submitted to Preston City Council (PCC) for up to 24 Amount- How much development can the site can accommodate. over 55’s bungalows at land East of Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham. ‘The site’ is shown edged red on the Site Location Plan which accompanies Scale- How big the buildings and spaces will be, specifically their this planning application. height, width and length. The planning application is submitted in full detail and seeks permission Layout - How the buildings and public and private spaces will be for the: positioned and the relationship between them and buildings and spaces around the site. “Construction of 24 over 55’s bungalows (Use Class C3) with associated open space, landscaping, and vehicular access taken from Cumeragh Appearance - What the building and spaces will look like, for Lane and any ancillary development thereto.” example building materials and architectural details. This Statement has been prepared in accordance with the Town and Landscaping - How open spaces will be treated to enhance and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) protect the character of a place (Amendment) Order 2015. The purpose of this Statement is to An example of some of the documents referred to in the production of describe the design principles and concepts that have been applied The access - This element of the statement must include two aspects this planning application to the development and also how issues relating to access have been of access to the development: addressed by the applicant. Vehicular and transport links - Why the access points and The content of the design element of the Statement must demonstrate routes have been chosen, and how the site responds to road layout and how the physical characteristics of the scheme have been influenced by a public transport provision. thorough process, which includes: Assessment; Inclusive access - How everyone can get to and move through the Involvement; and place on equal terms regardless of ages, disability, ethnicity or social Evaluation grouping. Woodcroft design urban design masterplanning architecture Page 4 Introduction Purpose Applethwaite Homes is applying for full planning permission to develop N 24 over 55’s bungalows at land east of Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham. © Google The proposed development would deliver a range of high quality, high specification homes for the local community in a sustainable location. The new homes would contribute to Preston City Council’s housing supply. PCC’s Local Plan has been fully considered throughout the design process. The following chapters of this design and access statement will demonstrate the siting, design, scale and materials to be used in this development. The development will be of a character which maintains and enhances the quality of the landscape and will be in keeping with St Mary the local vernacular. Goosnargh Virgin Church Oliverson’s C of E Primary School The Site Bushell House The application is accompanied by a suite of supporting documents. This Ollies Trust The Grapes Inn Statement should be read in conjunction with the Planning Statement Pre- School prepared by Smith & Love Planning Consultants and other technical assessments including: • Landscape Briefing Notes • Phase 1 Geo-Environental Assessment Cumeragh Lane • Transport Assessment The Site • Ecological Report • Arboricultural Survey Bleasedale Road Whittingham Lane Goosnargh Play Area Chippy Pharmacy Stags Head Convenience Store The Square Trinity Methodist Post Office Pub Church Cumeragh Lane Guild Lodge Crystal Hall Whittingham & Goosnargh Sports and Social Club Page 5 Key The Site Site Analysis * Schools Hospital The Site The site extends to approximately 1.3 Hectares (3.28 acres). It is Motorway located in the main settlement of Whittingham. The north of the site A Roads is bounded by Camforth Hall Lane, the eastern boundary is defined by existing trees and a hedge row. The South of the site is in part B Roads bounded by residential properties accessed from Bleasdale Road and The Square, the western boundary is bounded by Cumeragh Lane. It Railway is proposed to take the main site access off Cumeragh Lane. Public Right of Way Site Surroundings The site is situated in the small civil parish of Whittingham which is characterised by both single and two storey, terraced, semi-detached and detached properties. There is a small convenience store on Cumeragh Lane located within short walking distance to the south of the site. Goosnargh is located a short distance to the north west of the site. Goosnargh has existing local amenities, these include: Goosnargh * Oliverson’s Church of England Primary School, Ollie’s Trust Pre- School, local convenience store, post office, pharmacy, two churches, two public houses and a sports club are located to the West within walking/short drive distance. There is a bus stop within close proximity, next to the proposed site entrance which travels in the direction of Preston and Clitheroe. Preston is located 7.5 miles away and is the closest main town with a wider wealth of amenities and services. The context of the local area can be seen in the land use assessment diagram below. Land use assessment N © Google Key Site Boundary Residential Areas Medical Care Home Leisure Page 6 Surrounding Character The site is surrounded by various styles of architecture presented in brick and render, examples of these are demonstrated on the following page. This varied palette of architectural styles and materials has been taken into consideration and have helped to influence the proposed house types, materials, landscaping and architecture. 4 5 Convenience services found on the corner of Church Lane include; Semi-detached homes with a canopy over ground floor projection. N a pharmacy, hairdressers, village store and a fish and chip shop. Finished in pebble-dash render with slate roof tiles. © Google Camforth Hall Lane 1 3 Bleasdale Road 5 9 2 Cumeragh Lane Whittingham Lane 10 6 The Square 7 4 8 Henry Littler Way 11 Newly built semi-detached properties on Cameron Avenue. Porch Newly built semi-detached properties on Cameron Avenue. Dormer canopies are a prominent feature in the elevation. Parking is to the windows sit within grey roof tiles. Walls finished in brick and render. front or side of the properties. Parking is to the front of the properties. 7 6 8 9 Detached property on Whittingham Lane. Large double gable Semi-detached dwellings on Cumeragh Lane. Featuring large fronted house with vertical emphasis to windows. Finished in brick symmetrical projecting gables with feature windows. and render with grey tiled roof. 1 2 3 10 11 Example of terraced dwellings on Whittingham Lane. Example of a linked detached dwelling. Large gable Example of detached bungalow on Whittingham Traditional terraced properties on Cumeragh Lane. Parking is to the Semi-detached dwellings on Bleasdale Road. Finished in modern Finished in traditional red brick with slate roofs. Stone fronted houses with vertical emphasis to windows. Lane. Large symmetrical bay windows are a front on purpose built driveways, hedges and landscaping helps red brick with red tiled roofs. heads and cill and an arched doorway feature highlights Finished in dark multi brick with concrete roof tiles. prominent feature in the elevation. Parking is define boundaries. the entrances. Parking to the rear of the house. provided to the front. Brick wall and railings defines the boundary. Page 7 Constraints & Opportunities Summary of Reports From the initial sketch proposals, throughout the design process, technical advisors have been involved in the evolution of the proposals, analysing local information and producing reports to help guide the design. Ecology A Ecological Appraisal and a Bat, Barn Own and Nesting Bird Survey outlining the ecological value of the site has been prepared by Envirotech and accompanies this planning application. Highways The Transport Assessment by VTC concludes that the proposal offers an opportunity to bring forward a sustainable development that integrates well with the existing community, meets NPPF and emerging local planning guidance, and does not have a significant impact on road capacity or safety levels.