Caulmert Limited Engineering, Environmental & Planning Consultancy Services ADRA (TAI) CYFYNGEDIG PROPOSED ERECTION OF 21 NO. DWELLINGS (COMPRISING OF 8 NO. 2 BEDROOM HOUSES, 8 NO. 3 BEDROOM HOUSES, 5 NO. 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOWS) WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING, ACCESS AND INFRASTRUCTURE LAND OFF PLAS PENRHYN, PENRHYN BAY, LLANDUDNO DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Prepared by: Caulmert Limited Intec, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG Email: [email protected] Web: www.caulmert.com Doc ref: 4570-CAU-XX-XX-RP-T-0300.S4.C1 September 2020 Adra (Tai) Cyfyngedig Land off Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno Design and Access Statement APPROVAL RECORD Site: Land off Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno Client: Adra (Tai) Cyfyngedig Project Title: Proposed Erection of 21 No. Dwellings (Comprising of 8 No. 2 Bedroom Houses, 8 No. 3 Bedroom Houses, 5 No. 2 Bedroom Bungalows) with Associated Parking, Access and Infrastructure. Document Title: Design and Access Statement Document Ref: 4570-CAU-XX-XX-RP-T-0300.S4.C1 Report Status: DRAFT Project Director: Howard Jones Project Manager: Neil Foxall Caulmert Limited: Intec, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG Telephone: 01745 530890 Author Lauren Eaton-Jones Date September 2020 Reviewer Neil Foxall Date September 2020 Approved Neil Foxall Date September 2020 DISCLAIMER This report has been prepared by Caulmert Limited with reasonable skill, care and diligence, in accordance with the instruction of the above named client and within the terms and conditions of the Contract with the Client. The report is for the sole use of the above named Client and Caulmert Limited shall not be held responsible for any use of the report or its content for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared and provided to the Client. 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Caulmert Ltd 4570-CAU-XX-XX-RP-T-0300.S4.C1 Adra (Tai) Cyfyngedig Land off Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno Design and Access Statement TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background ................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Planning Application Documentation ........................................................................... 1 1.3 The Applicant ................................................................................................................ 1 2.0 THE APPLICATION SITE AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT .................................................... 2 2.1 Location......................................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Proposed Development ................................................................................................ 2 3.0 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................ 4 3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 3.2 Development Context ................................................................................................... 4 3.3 Character of the Proposed Development ..................................................................... 5 3.4 Environmental Sustainability ........................................................................................ 6 3.5 Movement to, from and within the development ……………………………………………………7 3.6 Community Safety ……………………………………………………………………………………………………8 3.7 Development Plan Policy .............................................................................................. 8 4.0 ACCESS ............................................................................................................................ 9 4.1 Public Access ................................................................................................................. 9 4.2 Vehicular Access ………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 4.3 Vehicle Parking .............................................................................................................. 9 4.4 Disabled Access ............................................................................................................. 9 4.5 The Development Plan …………………………………………………………………………………………….9 4.6 Maintenance of Features that Ensure People’s Access to the Development ............ 10 5.0 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................. 11 FIGURES Figure 1 – Site Location Caulmert Ltd 4570-CAU-XX-XX-RP-T-0300.S4.C1 Adra (Tai) Cyfyngedig Land off Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno Design and Access Statement 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background 1.0.1 Caulmert Ltd has been appointed by Adra (Tai) Cyfyngedig (“the applicant”) to submit an application for full planning permission to Conwy County Borough Council for the Erection of 21 No. Dwellings (Comprising of 8 No. 2 Bedroom Houses, 8 No. 3 Bedroom Houses and 5 No. 2 Bedroom Bungalows) with Associated Parking, Access and Infrastructure. 1.2 Planning Application Documentation 1.2.1 This Design and Access Statement should be read in conjunction with the Supporting Planning Statement and associated submitted material to gain a full understanding of the proposed development. Together these documents provide a comprehensive assessment of the proposed development and its impact on the local environment. 1.3 The Applicant 1.3.1 Adra (Tai) Cyfyngedig, formerly Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd, is a housing association set up in 2010 following a ‘yes’ vote from Gwynedd Council tenants. They provide quality, affordable homes and services to tenants and strive to protect and develop the culture and heritage of the communities. 1.3.2 As a registered social landlord their primary purpose is to provide affordable rented homes to those in housing need. They are an independent not-for-profit organisation registered and regulated by the Welsh Government. Being not-for-profit means any surplus income is put back into the business so that they are able to continue providing homes and services and achieve their objectives. Caulmert Ltd 4570-CAU-XX-XX-RP-T-0300.S4.C1 1 Adra (Tai) Cyfyngedig Land off Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno Design and Access Statement 2.0 THE APPLICATION SITE AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Location 2.1.1 The application site (referred to hereinafter as ‘the site’) is almost square in shape with a curved vehicular access, measuring approximately 0.63 ha. The site is located off Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno. The site comprises of agricultural pasture land with an access gate and stock proof fencing boundary treatment. 2.1.3 The location of the site is shown on Figure 1 below and on submitted plan ref C1008 001. Figure 1 – Site Location (Google Maps) 2.1.4 The site is well related to the existing urban area in terms of its proximity to community facilities and accessibility to surrounding bus links and the road network. 2.2 Proposed Development 2.2.1 This application seeks full planning permission for the Erection of 21 No. Dwellings (Comprising of 8 No. 2 Bedroom Houses, 8 No. 3 Bedroom Houses and 5 No. 2 Bedroom Bungalows) with Associated Parking, Access and Infrastructure. 2.2.2 The proposed layout plan submitted with the application (Dwg. No. C1008.003) demonstrates the proposed dwellings can be adequately provided within the site, whilst respecting required Caulmert Ltd 4570-CAU-XX-XX-RP-T-0300.S4.C1 2 Adra (Tai) Cyfyngedig Land off Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno Design and Access Statement standards including residential amenity, together with the required infrastructure and landscaping. 2.2.3 Construction materials for the site include render, brick, timber cladding, cementitious boards, timber-framed windows, aluminium or uPVC rainwater goods and natural slate roofs. Details of the façade materials can be seen in the submitted details and the overall appearance of this combination of materials can be seen on the street elevations and 3D views. 2.2.4 The site layout incorporates tarmacadam driveways and grasscrete parking, along with additional grasscrete areas for visitor parking. Each dwelling has a shed in the rear garden where recycling and refuse can be stored. 2.2.5 There is a central area of open space with footpath links crossing through to ensure simple walkways throughout the site. This serves a functional purpose giving ease of access as well as providing a central focal point for the scheme through thoughtful landscaping, which also encourages community cohesion with the inclusion of public benches. 2.2.6 A number of boundary treatments are proposed, including high balltop fencing, close board timber fencing and low-level timber knee rails. Further information on boundary treatment is available on plan ref C1008 004. 2.2.7 The present proposal is for the following mixture of units. Affordable Units 8 3 Bedrooms 5 Person House 8 2 Bedrooms 4 Person House 4 2 Bedrooms 3 Person Bungalow 1 2 Bedrooms 2 Person Specialist Bungalow 2.2.8 The proposal will deliver 100% affordable homes which is far in excess of the 35% requirement identified under Policy HOU/2 of the Conwy Local Development Plan. Caulmert Ltd 4570-CAU-XX-XX-RP-T-0300.S4.C1