Pedham Place I Swanley Site Proposal 23 March 2018 I A3137 2-10 R1 1.0 Introduction 1.1 The purpose of this document 1.2 Pedham Place 1.3 Assael Architecture 1.4 Assael experience 2.0 Context 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The site 2.3 Existing site photography 2.4 Transport and accessibility 2.5 Heritage context 2.6 Flood risk and drainage 2.7 Ecological designations 3.0 Opportunity 3.1 Site opportunity 3.2 Masterplan Concept 3.3 Proposed uses 3.4 Key benefits 2 Introduction Context Design response 3 1.1 The purpose of this document 1.3 Assael Architecture This document has been prepared by Assael Architecture. It is a site Assael Architecture is an award-winning practice providing masterplanning, We regularly win awards for our projects, treatment of staff and business proposal for the development of Pedham Place, Swanley, to create a new urban design, architectural and interior design services to a range of private success. We were named Architect of the Year at The Sunday Times British sustainable and mixed use settlement taking advantage of a highly accessible clients, developers, investors, institutions and local authorities in the UK and Homes Awards in 2016 and 2014, and our work in Build to Rent has recently location in the north west of Sevenoaks District. overseas. Based in design studios in London, we work across a variety of been rewarded; we won the Housing Project Award at the 2015 British Homes sectors including hotel, leisure, mixed-use and masterplanning, and we Awards and a Housing Design Award in 2016, both for Creekside Wharf, plus specialise in residential-led design across all tenures. another Housing Design Award for 19-27 Young Street in 2014. We’ve also won the AJ100 Employer of the Year in 2017, Building Magazine’s Good 1.2 Pedham Place Our rationale brings together innovation and creativity, informed by research Employer Guide for two years in a row, the AJ’s Business Pioneer of the Year and thorough site analysis. We are well respected for our responsive and in 2014 and have consistently been on The Sunday Times Best Small 100 Pedham Place is a 117 hectare site (145 hectares including the adjacent land flexible approach to design particularly in difficult or challenging Companies to Work For list. This recognition by our peers is important to us, to the west) located in the north west of Sevenoaks District, adjacent to the circumstances, and our expertise is most often called upon to realise the full and drives our continual improvement. town of Swanley. It is bounded by The M25 to the west, by the A20 and M20 potential and value of complicated sites. We therefore have many years of to the north, by Crockenhill Lane to the South and by agricultural land and a experience in the design and implementation of successful new-build, small number of homes to the east. residential-led mixed-use, often involving the refurbishment of listed or historic buildings. The whole site was farmed by the current owner from 1972 to 1992, after which part of the site was developed as a links style golf course. Today the western part of Pedham Place (edged in blue on the site map) is in independent ownership and is currently used only occasionally during the summer months for car boot sales. The owners of this land have already put it forward to SDC in the Call for Sites as part of the 2015-2035 Local Plan, with a proposal for 150,000 sq m of employment use. The remainder of the site (117 hectares edged in red on the site map) is the subject of this proposal document. 1.4 Assael experience Kempton Park, Sunbury Brooke Peninsula, Lowestoft University of East London, London Location Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, UK Location Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK Location London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Client Redrow Homes Client CKS Developments Client George Wimpey East London Introduction Date 2014 Date 2010 – 2015 Date 2006 Site history Part of the Kempton Park Racecourse Site history Boat building Site history Redundant campus & listed building Assael assisted Redrow Homes in securing this bid through creating a new, Assael’s masterplan for this waterfront site will be the catalyst for the This project for the redevelopment of the site of Longbridge Campus for the vibrant and highly sustainable neighbourhood as a legacy of Kempton Park regeneration of Lowestoft. It will provide over 900 new homes, a new school, University of East London creates a high-quality residential development with Racecourse. The masterplan vision unlocks this greenbelt site whilst local centre and a marina. a distinctive character. acknowledging its prime position alongside the Racecourse. The pioneering concept for the scheme is the creation of a series of distinct Working on the character of the locally listed building, the proposed houses Pedestrian and cycling routes through the site and beyond are key in making character areas that respond to and exploit their location, and to connect and apartments are designed to make the most efficient use of the land. the site permeable and enjoyed by many. The theme of ‘connectivity’ prevails these spaces with a coherent landscape and public realm. One of these across many dimensions of the design - it establishes physical links with its character areas, situated along the waterfront, is influenced by Dutch housing The scheme, which provides 1,042 new homes, reinforces the main axis of the surroundings that tie into strategic networks for local connectivity. It will be a design. These homes sit on stilts three metres above ground level, making listed building with a linear park garden and new tall buildings overlooking the permeable development that highlights routes and pathways through the site them entirely flood-proof. This design will also encourage new wildlife to park to the south. New routes and access points link a series of public spaces towards the wider area of Sunbury-on-Thames and Hampton. flourish in an area that seeks to enhance natural habitats. that enhance the urban environment thereby creating a safe, positive place. 5 Patchetts Equestrian Centre Doddington Estate Location Watford, Hertfordshire, UK Location Cheshire, UK Client Heronslea Client Lady Rona Delves Broughton Date 2015 – 2016 Date 2012 – ongoing Site history Equestrian centre including four Grade II listed buildings Site history A rural estate centred upon the Grade I listed 18th century Hall (architect Samuel Wyatt), with associated listed structures including; a The existing site comprises many buildings which form the original equestrian stable block; clock tower; Star Barn; pele tower ‘eye-catcher’; a cage for a pet centre. These include stables, an indoor arena, cafe, restaurant, storage himalayan bear, all set within a Grade II listed landscape with lakes, overlaid enclosures as well as some existing residential buildings. upon the older deer park. The proposal retains the four listed buildings on site, including the original The vision is to stabilise, restore and secure an economically sustainable Little Patchetts house, Patchett’s Green Farmhouse, barns and stables, and future for the listed estate. The proposals include a change of use of sensitively incorporates 46 new homes to provide a range of 50 individual Doddington Hall to a 120 bedroom hotel and spa health club, with associated homes, both private and affordable. restaurant, bar and function rooms, involving the careful integration of the service wing, cottages and stable block. The redevelopment includes the extension of the listed Patchetts Green Farmhouse into the existing Coach House and the conversion of Lim’s Barn and toilet block into a single dwelling. At the centre of the site is a new public village green, formed by opening up the existing garden in front of Little Patchetts, and links with surrounding areas of green space for the wider community to enjoy. Introduction Context Design response 7 Swanley Village London Orbital Motorway Farningham Road Swanley Police Station Parkwood Hall Swanley Co-operative Academy Swanley Downsview Community Recreation Ground Primary School Swanley High Firs Green Court Primary School Sports Club Elephant Park Farningham Wood Nature Reserve Swanley Household Waste Recycling Centre Crockenhill A20 London Road M20 Farningham Site Pedham Place M25 Eynsford Castle Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation Eynsford Lullingstone Roman Villa Eynsford Lullingstone Park Golf Course Lullingstone Castle & World Garden 8 Track 1 75.4m Gateway Trading Estate Path (um) A 20 Path (um) ROAD CR General notes Gantry LONDON Farningham Wood 6 Path Track SB 2.1 Introduction A 20 Wadard (Nature Reserve) Track All setting out must be checked on site M 20 Terrace CW All levels must be checked on site and refer to Ordnance Datum Newlyn unless alternative Datum given Balancing Pond 10 All fixings and weatherings must be checked on site A Track Track Und 20 75.7m Track All dimensions must be checked on site Tank Track This drawing must not be scaled Path (um) This drawing must be read in conjunction with all other relevant drawings, specification clauses and current design risk LONDON A 20 M register 25 Track Track This drawing must not be used for land transfer purposes This section reviews the existing character of the site and the surrounding ROAD Calculated areas in accordance with Assael Architecture's Depot Path Definition of Areas for Schedule of Areas Tank This drawing must not be used on site unless issued for ED Bdy Path construction & Ward Bdy El Sub Sta (um) Subject to survey, consultation and approval from all statutory area. A comprehensive appreciation of the overall site is the starting point for MARK & Ward Path WAY Authorities Context ED CR Depot 81.5m Revision Status: Tanks P=Preliminary Industrial designing a successful place.