THE RAILWAY PUB, WHEATLEY

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1 Introduction ABOUT BEECHCROFT Beechcroft has over 30 years experience of retirement housing and is one of the few house builders that specialise in this type of accommodation. The Company develops, builds and sells houses and apartments on sites located primarily in the South of England and has a long and successful history of winning national design and landscaping awards. Developments are carefully crafted to complement local architectural styles. Beechcroft s apartments are ideal for those who are seeking to move from a large family house or those seeking to spend more time travelling or visiting friends or family. The Company also takes an active interest in the management of its completed developments through The Beechcroft Foundation, a nonprofit making Trust. BHP HARWOOD Architects BHP Harwood have been involved in several successful schemes for Beechcroft and have experience with many schemes in sensitive locations. The practice has won Civic Trust Awards for housing in conservation areas, work to historic buildings and new-build developments. As the population in the UK ages, there will be increasing pressure to provide specialist housing for older people which will meet both their current and future needs. Pre-application discussion Pre-application discussions have been held with South Oxfordshire District Council who are supportive of the redevelopment of the site for residential purposes as Wheatley is considered to be an appropriate location for further development as it is sustainable and the proposals would facilitate the re-use of this brownfield site. Beechcroft hope you find the presentation of the planned redevelopment of the former public house informative. It is important to us to take local views and issues into account when planning a new development and we would value your feedback. We would be very pleased if you would take the time to fill out the questionnaire provided. This will help us with our plans for the site and will enable us to keep you informed about its progress. If you could place your comments in the box provided or return via post or to the following address by 10th March: Hunter Page Planning, Thornbury House, 18 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1DZ or info@hunterpage.net The proposals that you ve seen today are also available to view on the Hunter Page web site if you follow:

2 Site & Location THE SITE The site is located on Station Road, which is principally a residential area. With a Co-operative retail store on the opposite side of the road and a BT telephone exchange to the rear. The site is bounded to the north by an access road to the BT exchange and to the east by Station Road. The South of the site shares its boundary with the rear gardens and parking areas of the properties in Simons Close and to the West the site is bounded by the BT telephone exchange. The site is on the edge of, but outside the Wheatley Conversation Area which extends to the North towards the High Street. There is only limited existing soft landscaping within the site due to it s current use. NORTH Breach Cottage The Old Burial Ground High Street Planning Background Hathaways In terms of Wheatley as a location for further housing development, the site will meet the general objectives of the current core strategy that is to locate additional housing within the larger rural settlements of which Wheatley is one. This is also reflected in the emerging Local Plan Consultation document June Loss of the pub The current public house use of the site is no longer viable so alternative uses for the site are being explored. The site has also been marketed for continued use as a pub without interest. As a consequence, alternative uses for the site have been considered and the site lends itself well to a residential redevelopment making productive use of this sustainable brownfield site. Telephone Exchange Simons Close Site Station Road Farm Close View of Existing Pub from North As Existing Site Plan View of Existing Pub from Farm Close

3 THE RAILWAY PUB, Site Constraints & Opportunities Constraints: Protection and enhancement of the character of the area as the site is on the edge of the conservation area. Sustainable reuse of the site to provide a more appropriate use within a residential area. Provision of high quality landscaping and amenity space whilst providing an appropriate level of car parking for both the proposed use and the location of the site within the town. Scale, massing and design of new buildings to respect context of neighbouring properties and the existing building on site. The topography of the locality. Opportunities: Create an attractive development sympathetic to the local character. Create managed green space within the site. Sustainable re-use of constrained brownfield site. Provide an age-restricted housing use more appropriate to the location The site lies within walking and cycling distance of the main High Street with it s shops and facilities. Design Considerations: Points considered in developing the design proposals: The new development follows the established patterns of existing building lines, scale and massing. High quality landscaping to be incorporated. Use of materials that are harmonious with surroundings. Inclusive design of buildings to integrate with the wider community. A variety of heights and mass across the site to create an interesting roof scape and to improve the visual appearance from the street. Develop a viable long term use for the site. Create a development with a sense of place and local distinctiveness Create a sustainable development in terms of location, social, economic and energy. KEY Site Boundary Site Access Main Road Existing Building to be removed Conservation Area Boundary NORTH Listed Building Gradient Commercial Use Green Belt Sensitive Edge Constraints & Opportunities Plan

4 Proposed Layout Proposed Site Plan Wider Scale Proposed Site Plan

5 Proposed Elevations Key Plan COURTYARD ELEVATION ELEVATION TO THE NORTH

6 Proposed Elevations Contact It is important to us to take local views and issues into account when planning a new development and we would value your feedback. We would be very pleased if you would take the time to fill out the questionnaire provided. This will help us with our plans for the site and will enable us to keep you informed about its progress. If you could place your comments in the box provided or return via post or to the following address by 10th March: Hunter Page Planning, Thornbury House, 18 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1DZ or info@hunterpage.net The proposals that you ve seen today are also available to view on the Hunter Page web site if you follow: Key Plan ELEVATION TO STATION ROAD