Earls Court. Reserved Matters Application. Design and Access Statement Volume 3: Landscape. Prepared for EC Properties LP by Arup

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1 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application Design and Access Statement Volume 3: Landscape Prepared for EC Properties LP by Arup

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3 Volume 3: Landscape 1.0 Introduction Landscape Design Team Design Evolution Landscape Typologies Introduction and Structure Public Green Space Civic Space Communal Green Space Streetscape 28 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 3

4 3.0 Landscape Overview 1.0 Introduction 1.1 The landscape design proposals for the Earls Court Reserved Matters Application (EC RMA) will create an exciting new vision and a legacy of positive change for this area of London. Drawing on the masterplan, the landscape proposals have been developed by a collaborative team of top international garden designers and landscape architects to create a diverse public realm and landscape design that seamlessly links a network of new open spaces, beautiful parkland and spaces for nature. 1.2 The external landscape creates places to explore and discover, relax and play inspiring and enabling sustainable lifestyles for resident and visitors alike. The scheme will creating a new urban landscape in which the new buildings that make up Earls Court will be situated The landscape design is diverse and provides space for ecology and new habitats to increase biodiversity. Water has been introduced to add richness and delight for users, referencing the Lost River beneath the site. The scheme will introduce over 200 new planting species into this area of London. 1.4 The landscape proposals will reflect seasonal change and ensure colour and interest throughout the year. Whilst the park is framed by the built form of the development, buildings will not dominate the landscape as trees and tree groups will punctuate the views to create a rich green oasis and setting for the development 1.5 The public realm has been designed to provide a unified space through the development. The carefully selected palette of hard materials, street furniture, lighting and planting have been designed to enhance and highlight the different places to create a rich tapestry of connecting streets and spaces for people to explore and enjoy. North Fig. 1.1 Proposed masterplan and adjacent West Brompton Square 4 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

5 3.0 Landscape Overview 2.0 The Landscape Design Team 2.1 The landscape proposals have been developed by a collaborative team of international garden designers and landscape architects as follows: Andy Sturgeon 2.2 Andy Sturgeon is one of the United Kingdoms leading garden designers he has won Best in Show and six RHS Gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and Andy Sturgeon has been responsible for the garden masterplanning and the design and development of the Lost River Park and gardens and private courtyards to BW05 and BW07. Sarah Price Landscapes 2.3 Sarah Price is one of the co-designer of the 2012 Gardens at the Olympic Park in London and remains involved as part of the post-games legacy. She has designed three medal winning gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Sarah Price has been responsible for the design and development of the site wide play strategy and the concept design for both the Lost River Park North and South. James Hitchmough 2.4 Professor of Horticultural Ecology at University of Sheffield and is largely associated with putting into practice the outcomes from research on herbaceous vegetation. James Hitchmough has been responsible for the design and development of the site wide tree, planting and ecology strategy. Nigel Dunnett 2.5 Professor of Planting Design and Vegetation Technology and Director of the Green roof Centre at the University of Sheffield. With James Hitchmough he was the principal planting design and horticultural consultant for the London Olympic Park. He has exhibited and medalled four main show gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Nigel Dunnett has been responsible for the design and development of the sites green/brown roof and ecology strategy. BHSLA Boundary Line Arup - Streetscape and Civic Andy Sturgeon Lost River Park South, Gardens and courtyards to BW05 / BW07 BHSLA - Courtyards to WV04 / WV06 and pocket park to WV06B Sarah Price - Lost River Park North Fig. 2.1 Proposed masterplan demonstrating garden designers involvement North 2.6 The practice has been widely publicised and award winning designs include three gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the publication of two books on modern landscapes. BHSLA has been responsible for the design and development of the garden courtyards to WV04 and WV06 as well as the pocket park adjacent to WV06B. Arup 2.7 As the landscape engineer for the Earls Court scheme Arup have been responsible for producing the landscape design for the streetscapes within the development including the High Street and Warwick and Empress Crescents. Arup also have an overseeing role coordinating the interface between the architects with the engineering teams and garden design teams to ensure that the masterplan objectives for the landscape proposals are successfully achieved. Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 5

6 3.0 Landscape Overview 3.0 Design Evolution 3.1 The design of the landscape has sought to respond to and integrate with information and guidance contained within the Design and Access Statement (June 2011) and Design Guidelines (June 2013). A matrix to demonstrate compliance with the mandatory guideline is contained within Volume 5 - Section 8 of this document. 3.2 Relevant documents from both the RBKC and the LBHF have also guided the landscape proposals. This guidance includes Transport and Streetscape Policies (RBKC), Streetscape (RBKC), Streetsmart (LBHF) and Manual for Streets (DCLG/DoT). 3.3 Planning consultation 3.4 Regular liaison has taken place on the development of the landscape proposals with the planning officers to review the mandatory design guidelines to test compliance. As the design of the landscape within the RMA developed, a series of pre-application meetings were held with officers from RBKC and LBHF. The emerging designs were also tested at two of RBKC s Architectural Appraisal Panel (AAP) and one of LBHF s Design Review Panel (DRP). The design team took on board all the comments received and sought to address the design where appropriate in advance of the submission. This results in an overall landscape design which has considered the input of the key stakeholders 3.5 Figures demonstrate at a high level how the overall landscape design has evolved from the outline submission stage, to this detailed RMA submission, following the series of preapplication meetings as held with both borough officers. 6 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

7 3.0 Landscape Overview Key comments: Key comments: Key comments: Key comments: Officers want to see the delivery of the Lost River Park as a publicly accessible local park of at least 2 hectares as set out in the Mayor s London Plan with concern that the design promotes a series of gardens attributed to the adjoining buildings. Considered one of the widest sections of the Lost River Park and represents the opportunity to create a significant amenity space. Concerns over eye level views proposed as they created a sense of enclosure making the garden feel like and enclosed and private space. The Lost River Park appears to include a big proportion of formal and structured landscape when it should only be a small proportion. The language of the landscape should be primarily public. The borough officers noted the initial design for the private spaces to the centre of plots WV04 and WV06 had not been presented and where indicated to be to similar to the Lost River Park in design. Planting has been used to create rooms which has resulted in providing unnecessary visual barriers The subdivision of the park into smaller space bordered by hedges and trees represent a number of barriers to visual and physical permeability. The Section 106 expects the provision of two dedicated pocket parks delivered within the RBKC borough. Through the iterative design process the scheme has been developed to the proposals submitted as part of the RMA process. North North North North Fig. 3.1 Submitted masterplan for EC June 2011 Fig. 3.2 Initial detailed masterplan EC April 2013 Fig. 3.3 Developed masterplan for EC July 2013 Fig. 3.4 Proposed masterplan for EC October 2013 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 7

8 4.0 Non Residential Uses 3.0 Landscape Overview 4.1 Landscape Typologies Introduction and Structure LP9 WB04-3 LP The masterplan area is divided into a series of Development Parcels. The RMA submission relates to those Development Parcels included within the red line boundary plan. The landscape typologies primarily include those Parcels within the suffix LP but some cross over with those which relate to buildings. The figure below clarifies which Development Parcels are included within each of the landscape typologies as described in this volume. BW05-2 WB04-1 WB The landscape plans submitted for approval reference the boundaries of the Development Parcels as necessary. However, to describe the different forms of landscape which make up Earls Court a series of typologies have been defined. These comprise: Civic space Public green space Communal green space Streetscape BW05-1 LP4 LP5 WB06-3 LP These are distinguishable by their differing character, function and context within the masterplan and are described in figure 4.1: LP6 BW07-2 Landscape Typologies Sub-Area Development Parcels Landscape Development Parcels Buildings WB06-2 Civic space Central Square LP4 WV04, WV06, BW05 & BW07 Public green space Lost River Park South LP2 & LP4 WV06 & BW07 Lost River Park South - LP4 BW07 Gardens Lost River Park North LP4 & LP9 WV04 & BW05 Lost River Park North - LP9 BW05 BW07-1 LP2 WB06-1 LP3 Gardens Communal green space Warwick Courtyard n/a WV04 Empress Courtyard n/a WV06 BW05 Courtyard n/a BW05 BW07 Courtyard n/a BW07 Streetscape Warwick Crescent LP10, LP7 & LP8* WV04 & WV03* Empress Crescent LP1*, LP3, LP7 & LP8* WV04 & WV03* High Street LP4, LP5 & LP6 WV04, WV06, BW05 & BW07 Broadway n/a BW 05 & BW07 Tertiary Streets LP3 WV06 & BW07 LP Landscape Parcels BW / WV Development Parcels North Fig. 4.1 Proposed masterplan of landscape parcels Fig. 4.2 Proposed masterplan of landscape parcels 8 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

9 3.0 Landscape Overview Civic Space Communal Green Space North Public Green Space Streetscape Fig. 4.3 The Earls Court Village Vision Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 9

10 3.0 Landscape Overview 4.2 Public Green Space The Lost River Park The Lost River Park provides a green spine through the scheme; a significant area of new public open space that connects to either side of the High Street and creates a setting for the new cafes, restaurants and retail properties, as well as providing a communal outdoor space for residents and visitors to sit, meet, relax and for children to play. The park has been designed with high quality finishes, incorporating a variety of landscape spaces and experiences. Although unified and linked by the use of the consistent materials and planting species each space has been designed to have a different feel to structure diversity and interest to the landscape. The park is more formal to the south, between West Brompton Square and the High Street and becomes less formal in the north, as it extends through increasingly residential parts of the masterplan The park is to be built over the existing West London Line and sits above a structural slab, which whilst dictating the ground levels for the landscape has resulted in creating a variety to the landscape. To ensure there is sufficient growing medium for planting and trees, mounding and raised planters have been carefully integrated into the structural design in key locations The movement through the park has also been carefully considered with the principal pedestrian access route through the park delineated by a main central path (3m wide) that will connect from West Brompton Village, a separate detailed application - located adjoining Lillie Road as the entrance of the Lost River Park, through to Central Square. This central path will then continue north through the Lost River Park. A series of secondary paths will allow direct access to buildings and will encourage greater permeability and use of the park. A series of tertiary roads that form vehicular connections from east to west where required have been integrated into the park, and have been designed to be of pedestrian priority in character. West Brompton Village Lost River Park - North Lost River Park - South Lost River Park - North Garden Square Lost River Park - South Garden Square North Fig. 4.4 Proposal plan of open green space 10 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

11 Fig. 4.5 Illustrative view through Gardens to the Lost River Park Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 11

12 3.0 Landscape Overview The Lost River - South A series of wide steps and associated ramps will lead residents and the general public further into the southern section of the park from its entrance of West Brompton Square. Inspired by the course of the Lost River (Counter s Creek) the park here forms an attractive gently meandering open space. A series of long lawns and low clipped yew hedges will wind through the park. The planted beds will be framed by hedges and provide a backdrop of ornamental grasses and perennials for year round colour and interest. The park is punctuated by a variety of tree species set in attractive and naturally spaced groups (refer to appendix 5 of this document for specific species information) A stream through the southern section of the park will form a central feature that will follow the lines of the lawns and planting it will also provide an opportunity for informal play. In addition three informal play spaces and sculptures will provide incidental play and will allow children to explore the park, through a variety of both designed informal and formal spaces catering for all ages The park allows for a vehicular route to intersect it running from east to west to connect vehicular and pedestrian traffic from Empress Crescent to residential buildings west of the park with this route within the park corresponding to its setting through a materials A small area of pocket park play is located to the west of the park to provide formally play equipped opportunity for residents and the general public. Fig. 4.6 Refer to West Brompton Village submission for stepped access details Proposed plan of Lost River Park South Simple path network defined through planting borders Hedges and planting used to define space Contained water Fig. 4.7 Indicative park images 12 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

13 Fig. 4.8 Illustrative view looking north into the Lost River Park South Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 13

14 3.0 Landscape Overview The Lost River - North In the northern part of the park, the central path has been designed to narrow and meander more informally to encourage visitors and users to explore the park in all directions. The park has been designed to become more natural in character in the north so that it is more informal and representative of a captured landscape within the scheme. Subsequently trees canopies will be denser and the chosen species more natural in their structure. The intention is to provide trees to climb and play in and connecting users with nature is reinforced with the introduction of a water rill similar to that proposed in the southern section of the park. In this location the rill will unify the earthworks mounds and areas of tree planting to create an attractive natural landscape The north-west section of this part of the Park is located above the existing rail lines to the west. To successfully achieve the soil depths required for planting, mounded earthwork features have been introduced. These earthworks will create attractive features in the park whilst achieving and maximising the soil requirements required for successful planting. The undulation of the ground has also been used to create exciting play areas and quiet seating zones. This section of the park also features extensive opportunities for play for children of all ages; from incidental natural play to more traditional areas of play equipment such as slides and tunnels incorporated into the earthworks features. A smaller enclosed pocket park has been located north of the site, this allows for dedicated 5-11 years old play provision and has been enclosed with shrubs and planting, to ensure it is separated from the park which will retain its intended natural character In future phases of the masterplan the park will be extended further north continuing this natural environment up to West Cromwell Road. Fig. 4.9 Proposed plan of Lost River Park North Naturalistic swathes of planting Contained water feature Paving details Incidental play elements Lush planting and meandering paths Fig Indicative park images 14 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

15 Fig Illustrative view northwards through the Lost River Park North Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 15

16 3.0 Landscape Overview Lost River Park - South Garden Square The South Garden Square provides variety within the Park as a more formal space within what is otherwise a more traditional, informal space, that seeks to expand the width of the park. Here the main path straightens and rises slightly into a square lawn lined with pleached trees and planting. Steps and ramps will lead down to a garden square which features four raised pools and will create a beautiful place to congregate, meet or contemplate. The space is framed by pleached evergreen oak trees which will give the square a relaxed formality balanced by colourful planting. The planting is diverse and more exotic in character capitalising on the changing climate of London in response to the Earls Court planting strategy. The square is backed by a grid of hornbeam trees and paved areas form spill out areas for cafes and public use. Fig Proposed plan of Lost River Park - South Garden Square Fig Proposed section through the Lost River Park - South Garden Square Square with flexible seating Flexible seating beneath tree canopy Fig Precedent Images 16 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

17 Fig Illustrative view northwards through the Lost River Park North Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 17

18 3.0 Landscape Overview B Lost River Park - North Garden Square As with the South Garden Square the North Garden Square provides variety and act to widen this section of the Lost River Park, though these gardens are less formal than those in the south. Here a gently spacious sloping lawn area has been proposed and will be shaded by a copse of trees that surround it, allowing for people to congregate to sit, socialise and play. B A number of broad steps suggest an informal amphitheatre which faces a grass area neatly framed on either side by tree lines. A pair of linear raised pools will be positioned at the perfect height to allow for interaction and will act to bring the gardens to life. Paved terraces offer plenty of choice for residents and the general public to sit and relax in the sun or shade, together with the lawns and benches. Fig Proposed plan of Lost River Park - North Garden Fig Proposed section B-B through the Lost River Park Gardens - North Linear water feature Lawn enclosed with trees Fig Precedent Images 18 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

19 Fig Illustrative view northwards through the Lost River Park North Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 19

20 3.0 Landscape Overview 4.3 Civic space Central Square The civic space being presented as part of this RMA is the Central Square, which is positioned at the intersection of the High Street and the Lost River Park. The Central Square is a key transitional space within the development that will connect the Lost River Park (north and south) and the High Street (east and west) The Central Square space is strongly defined and shaped by its location and enclosure by built form. Its design will be characterised by its intended open character, public accessibility and flexibility for multifunctional use in accommodating the potential gathering of people and activities. To achieve these objectives the square will be predominantly paved in hard materials. The space is designed to be visually unobtrusive and clutter free and a palette of robust, high quality materials and furniture is proposed to create a distinctive space. A distinctive chequer paving pattern will aid in creating a unique space whilst also creating a pedestrian priority zone. The material palette will complement the surrounding surface materials within the Lost River Park and the High Street. The space may be activated by the businesses that will form the ground level uses as they could utilise the spaces as an extension of their activities Vehicles will be allowed to pass through the square although the paving pattern is designed to discourage vehicle speeds and create a pedestrian priority environment. The provision of bollards and seating will ensure that traffic flows in the correct direction. Fig Proposed plan of Central Square The square sits within the technical confines of the structural slab which runs along the length of the Lost River Park. To ensure there is sufficient growing medium for planting and trees in this location, planters have been provided to allow for successful establishment. Four carefully located mature trees will frame and soften the space, whilst also providing a structure and a visual connection to the Lost River Park. These trees will also be visible from the High Street approach, marking this important junction and adding an extra layer of visual interest. The trees will enclose a monument which will also be designed to be visible from the adjacent streets and the park, and provide a focal point at this meeting place. Mix of warm toned, tumbled granite setts and timber seating Central monument/focal feature Variation in colour and texture of granite and lighting Fig Indicative paving images 20 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

21 Fig Illustrative view of Central Square Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 21

22 3.0 Landscape Overview 4.4 Communal green space Introduction Communal green space as defined in the Design Guidelines refers to residential amenity spaces that are provided at grade, directly adjoining residential buildings. These spaces are designed to act as communal private gardens and courtyards to serve the adjacent properties and their residents. Responding to both the Design Guidelines and constraints of the site these communal spaces will have a distinct character from those within the public domain. They have been designed incorporating a variety of landscape features including tree planting, play facilities and ecological elements The design and positioning of trees within the courtyards and gardens has actively responded to the technical constraints of the site. A coordinated design approach has ensured that sufficient soil depths to support the planting proposals have been carefully integrated into the structural engineering design. The landscape proposals have been designed to complement the architecture and built form to create elegant and attractive external spaces that will be enjoyed by residents through the seasons and offer an alternative to a private amenity space within a dwelling, where available. Warwick Gardens Empress Gardens Garden Court North North Garden Court South Fig Proposed plan of private courtyards 22 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

23 C 3.0 Landscape Overview Warwick Gardens C This triangular-shaped space comprises approximately 2,500m² of usable external private space for the residents of the buildings contained within Development Parcels WV04-1 and WV04-2 with planting depths relatively unrestricted in this area by the technical constraints of the site The courtyard solely serves the adjacent residential dwellings and the design will provide an important green space and amenity that will strongly define the identity and character of the place. The courtyard design provides a contemporary interpretation of the traditional residential square and will secure a space which is to be used for private contemplation and calm relaxation A shallow, reflective pool provides an elegant focal point and play feature at the centre of the courtyard garden. Stone seating encircles the pool forming an amphitheatre-type feature and creating the opportunity for the area to be used for social events throughout the year. The area is encircled by specimen trees, underplanted with evergreen, fragrant shrubs that provide an attractive screen and shade to the seating below. Fig Proposed plan of landscape courtyard From this central area, paths will lead off through a combination of grassed lawns and clipped hedge tapestries to elliptical garden rooms which offer further play opportunities and more intimate spaces enclosed by stone seating for the residents to enjoy. Throughout the year, the refined palette and spatial-arrangement provides a legible, appealing landscape at both ground level and when viewed from above throughout the day and when lit at night In the courtyard, screening and privacy to ground floor properties is achieved both through avenues of narrow crowned trees and linear planting of multi-stemmed shrubs that will emerge from an evergreen understorey. This avenue has been suitably spaced to allow for natural light to penetrate through to both lthe ground and lower ground evels of the residential duplex units. Concentric oval paving courses are to be laid within the garden rooms and to surround the central reflective pool. A combination of sawn sandstone and Yorkstone is proposed to be used throughout the courtyard. Fig Proposal section C-C through Warwick Gardens The courtyard can be accessed through the adjoining residential buildings and directly from the High Street to the south, from the Lost River Park to the northwest or from the Circus to the northeast - all of which are through secured control gates. Curved Stone Bench used with planting Raised planters and water feature Fig Indicative images Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 23

24 D 3.0 Landscape Overview Empress Gardens This triangular-shaped space comprises approximately 2500m² of usable external private space for the residents of the buildings contained within Development Parcels WV06-2 and WV06-3. The planting depths are significantly restricted in these gardens by the technical and infrastructure of the site, the landscape design has responded to these constraints and produced a landscape to maximise areas where planting can be achieved at gradeb or utilise raised bedding for tree planting The gardens solely serves the adjacent residential dwellings and the landscape design scheme will provide a rich green amenity that will strongly define the identity and character of the place. A stone bench encloses a group of cherry trees and residents will be able to look out over circuitous water rills with stepping-stones. A clipped evergreen hedge and stately box-head deciduous trees will create a formal framework to this elegant and engaging central space where the residents can relax, enjoy and their children can play. An avenue of trees located in raised planters connects the southern entrances together and the adjoining street, as well as leading visitors to the central space. D From the central area, paths will lead through a combination of grassed lawns and blocks of textured, sculptural planting to smaller, secluded, garden rooms with fixed and flexible seating and play equipment ensuring all age groups can use and take pleasure in the garden; whether playing with friends on the Wobble Dish, sitting alone, reading a book or meeting in a group. The blossom and autumn colour of the deciduous trees, will contrast with the evergreen planting to offer seasonal interest and all year structure. This select choice of trees and planting, combined with the stone paving, water and integrated play features, ensures a sophisticated, multifunctional landscape that will reflect the exceptional quality of the development. Fig Proposed of landscape courtyard Concentric oval paving courses are to be laid within the garden rooms and to surround the central reflective pool. A combination of sawn sandstone and Yorkstone is proposed to be used throughout the courtyard space The courtyard can be accessed through the adjoining residential buildings and directly from the High Street to the northwest, the tertiary road off Empress Crescent to the southeast or from the circus to the northeast. All the above accesses will be through a secured control gate. Fig Proposal section D-D through Empress Gardens Central water feature Central feature trees Fig Indicative images 24 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

25 3.0 Landscape Overview E Garden Court North The garden court comprises approximately 1,700m² of external private amenity space for the residents of the buildings contained within Development Parcels BW05-1 and BW The spaces provide a visual link between the buildings on the Broadway and the Lost River Park. Complex changes in levels required will be addressed by utilising the structural slabs to step the landscape down from the Lost River Park through an intermediary courtyard space, into the lower courtyard. In the intermediary courtyard space a grid of four feature trees will provide dappled shade and privacy from adjacent buildings. The space is enclosed to the northeast and southwest by hedges and these features will introduce structure and formality. Lower level planting will provide year round interest and structure. The ground surface will be a bound gravel type material in keeping with the more formal character of the space. Fig Proposed plan of landscape courtyard The lower section is to be a shared space with the introduction of cobbled setts as a surfacing material to distinguish the space from the raised intermediary courtyard space. However planting and furniture elements are to be consistent within both spaces to create a sense of continuity between the courtyards. The garden court spaces will be reasonably shady due to the arrangement of built form in the area, and will therefore employ primarily shade tolerant species. Although flowering plants will feature, the main character will be provided by contrasting leaf shapes, colours and textures to create a rich tapestry of seasonal and year-round interest The garden court can be accessed through the adjoining residential buildings and directly from the High Street to the southeast. A secured control gate also provides residents only with direct access into the Lost River Park. The lower section can also be accessed by residents from the north via a route adjacent to the basement car park ramp. Fig Proposed section E-E through private courtyard Contained trees within border planting, distinctive flowering and raised water features Fig Indicative images Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 25

26 3.0 Landscape Overview Garden Court South F The garden court south comprises approximately 1,500 m² of external private amenity space for the residents of the buildings contained within Development Parcel BW The spaces provide a strong visual and amenity through its design and layout, whilst private in nature, allowing for permeability north-south through the development parallel to the Lost River Park In the intermediary space a grid of four feature trees will provide dappled shade and privacy from adjacent buildings. The space is enclosed to the northeast and southwest by hedges and these features will introduce structure and formality to the space. Lower level planting will provide year round interest. Trees and the soft landscape proposals are complimented by sculptural seating, water features and ornamental rocks which will also serve as unstructured/ informal play. F The areas are relatively shaded and the planting utilised will respond to this condition. Planting species will vary in this courtyard to provide a different feel and character to that of other spaces. The emphasis will be placed on flowering plants and blossoms of pink and white throughout. Fig Proposed plan of landscape courtyard The adjacent courtyard is semi-private and will be gated to the east serving as an amenity space for the adjacent residential buildings. Trees and soft landscaping are complimented by ornamental rocks which will also serve as unstructured play. The courtyard will be accessed through the adjoining residential buildings and also directly from the High Street to the northwest, through the vehicular access to the southeast. A secured control gate also provides residents only with direct access into the Lost River Park. Fig Proposal section F-F through private courtyard Raised planter, water and paving patterns used to traffic calm and provide a hospitable place Fig Indicative images 26 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

27 Fig Illustrative view of Garden Court South Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 27

28 3.0 Landscape Overview 4.5 Streetscape The street network is a vital element within the public realm that will connect the parkland, open spaces and courtyards into a coherent and unified design. The streetscape has been designed to create attractive, safe and active environments to provide the basis for a thriving urban area. As surface materials and street furniture will contribute greatly to this objective high quality, durable materials have been proposed throughout to ensure the attractiveness and longevity of the public realm All streets have been designed to be clutter free. Where possible, they are composed of a central carriageway to enable vehicular movement with parking bays located to one side. A generous pavement to either side of the carriageway allows unobstructed pedestrian movement The positioning of trees along the streets has been designed to create legibility and maximise shading for pedestrian users and has been arranged in groups around areas where people are likely to gather, i.e. sitting areas and rest points. This will create a pleasant environment in which to pause and rest at points along this main route. Certain tree species have been proposed for the High Street at key points along the high street to enhance its linear structure and create legibility for pedestrians: Refer to page 30 Red Maple trees - Acer rubrum (planted in containers due to the existing ground constraints) Stock selection - to be planted as semi-mature, approximately 10-12m in height Pear trees - Pryus callerna (planted in containers due to the existing ground constraints) Stock selection - to be planted as semi-mature, approximately 8m in height Lime trees - Tilia cordata (planted at grade) Stock selection - to be planted as semi-mature, approximately 8m in height Refer to page 34 Refer to page The tree planting proposed to the High street will also include a range of ground cover species to provide additional visual and seasonal interest. The streets have been developed to work with the existing infrastructure network on site and have been reviewed to ensure compliance with relevant statutory guidance. Tertiary Streets These streets will provide access to and from both the primary routes through the site and access to residential buildings. The shared road surface here will be flush with the adjoining footpath to promote pedestrian priority Streets will be built from high quality materials using silver grey setts to denote the parking bays and the (median) strip that will contain cycle stands, bins and benches. Strips of granite setts are proposed across the pavement to visually unify the street, and this material will also be used to define the car parking spaces and cycle parking zones. The High Street East The High Street West The High Street crossing at Central Square The Broadway Lost River Park Road North Smaller tree species have been proposed along tertiary routes within the scheme. This reflects the overall strategy of creating a logical hierarchy of tree species for the scheme, to provide legibility and reinforce route types. Careful consideration has been given to the location of trees to ensure appropriate access for maintenance and to allowparking bays, street furniture and lighting elements to be successfully located. 28 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application Warwick Crescent Empress Crescent The Circus Tertiary Streets Tertiary Streets crossing at the Lost River Park Detail zoom in area Fig Proposed plan of street network

29 Fig Illustrative view of The Circus Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 29

30 3.0 Landscape Overview 14m lamp post spacing G High Street The High Street is the key route running east-west through the centre of the site and provides a primary connection between Earls Court Station, the Lost River Park and the Broadway. Active frontages and retail uses will encourage footfall and activity. As part of the wider masterplan proposals the High Street will extend west to North End Road. The strategy for the High Street is to continue the design intent and materials types to ensure this future section of the High Street reads as a single street and thereby unifies the scheme The High Street has been designed to be clutter free with a simple, robust palette of high quality materials. Grey granite paving is proposed to denote the pavements, with a mix of grey setts to denote the carriageway and parking bays. Contemporary benches and lighting columns will line the High Street at appropriate intervals Due to existing constraints the layout adjustments have been carefully made to ensure a logical and successful street layout for the western section: Trees will be positioned at equal spacings to establish a positive structure to the street and also to define the node and entrance road to BW05 and BW Cycle stands, benches and lampposts have been carefully located between the trees to avoid constraints below ground. High Street West Lighting column with integrated litter bin Bench Large granite paving slabs to pavement Cycle stands Granite kerb (50mm high) Granite setts Flush granite kerb Granite setts to parking bays Flush granite kerb Large granite paving slabs to pavement Wider proportions have been allowed in places to allow for increased pedestrian path widths to ease street flow of people A raised table/shared surface of granite setts at the junction between the High Street and the Broadway is proposed to create a pedestrian priority environment. G Fig High Street (Western Section) - Proposed plan 30 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application Fig High Street (Western Section) - Proposed section G-G

31 Fig Illustrative view along the High Street (Eastern Section) Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 31

32 Approx. 14m tree spacing 3.0 Landscape Overview Granite to vehicle crossovers Boundary line J Warwick Crescent and Empress Crescent Warwick Crescent provides a connection between Earls Court Station, Warwick Road and the site. In future phases it will also provide a pedestrian route through to West Cromwell Road and beyond as part of the wider masterplan. It is predominantly lined with residential units and as such will form the primary pedestrian access for the residents living in buildings directly adjoining this crescent Empress Crescent provides a connection between Warwick Road and Lillie Bridge Road and Earls Court and West Brompton Station. It is predominantly lined with residential units and it will form the primary pedestrian access for the residents living in buildings directly adjoining this crescent The Crescents are composed of a central carriageway to enable vehicular movement with parking bays located primarily to one side. A zone is located to either side of the carriageway to accommodate street trees, cycle parking and parking bays. A generous pavement allows unobstructed pedestrian movement, with a defensible space located adjacent to the residential dwellings which clearly define the private space. Large yorkstone paving Flush granite Kerb Granite setts to parking bays Flush granite kerb Granite kerb (50mm) Asphalt road Lighting column Flush granite kerb Large yorkstone paving Defensible space Empress Crescent The Crescents are designed with a simple and durable palette of high quality materials. Large yorkstone paving slabs are proposed to denote the pavements, with granite setts proposed for the carriageway and parking bays. A median strip of granite setts containing the trees, cycle stands, lighting columns, benches and bins will run either side of the carriageway The positioning of trees along the crescents has been designed in avenue form to reflect the repetition of the town houses. The trees will be at equidistant spacing along both crescents to establish an appropriate formal and unifying structure to the streets Both crescents will also form part of the site wide cycle network which will connect through to the existing London Cycle Network. J Fig Empress Crescent proposed plan Fig Empress Crescent proposed section J-J 32 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

33 Fig Illustrative view along Warwick Crescent Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 33

34 3.0 Landscape Overview The Broadway Although the Broadway forms the western boundary of this RMA, the tree lined Broadway will in time become a key vehicular route through the site and beyond. Therefore the materials proposed are robust and easy to maintain and replace This RMA seeks approval of detail up to the edge of the pavement line, incorporating the pavement, fixed furniture and trees. The new pavement also provides the pedestrian access for the residents through to Lillie Road in the south The level change in this area is created between the existing Lillie Road, the required levels for the Lost River Park and the requirement to ensure accessibility between all areas of the site. The level change will be mitigated by the construction of a temporary wall at the edge of the footpath as well as a 1200mm balustrade, creating a secure area (refer to figure and drawing ECV-ARP XXX_XX_LE_DGA_L440 and L441) As with the Crescents, the Broadway pavement is to be built from high quality yorkstone paving to denote the pedestrian areas. Large yorkstone paving slabs laid in a simple stretcher bond pattern will unify the Broadway and the surrounding site. The paving is to be extended into all forecourts to ensure continuity. Where there is a boundary between the public and private areas this will be demarcated with the use of a stainless steel strip or widely spaces stainless steel studs. Silver grey setts will denote the parking bays and the median strip containing cycle stands, bins and benches. Bands of granite setts will run across the pavement as a visual means of unifying the street, and will also be laid to define the car parking spaces and cycle parking zones An avenue of London Plane trees has been proposed to characterise the Broadway. As with West Brompton Square this species has been selected because of its strong association with London. These trees will also provide stature and height and form an appropriate setting to this street that will link well with adjacent townscape areas. Broadway Defensible space/front gardens Large yorkstone paving slabs to pavement Cycle stands Lighting column with integrated litter bin Granite sett median strip and parking bays Flush granite kerb RMA application boundary Asphalt road Flush granite kerb Granite setts to parking bays Large yorkstone paving slabs to pavement Fig Broadway South proposed plan RMA application boundary Fig Broadway South proposed section K-K, long term solution 34 Earls Court Reserved Matters Application

35 Fig Illustrative view of the High Street and The Broadway junction Earls Court Reserved Matters Application 35