DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT. REVISION A Residential Development, Neon Social Club, Nairn Street, Jarrow.
The following Design & Access Statement is in support of a Full Planning Application for a residential development Neon Social Club, Nairn Street, Jarrow, 0.97 acre (0.39 hectares), for the construction of seventeen two and three bed dwellings and six two bed apartments, and associated works. 1.0 SITE AND SURROUNDING. The site area is approximately 0.3ha and lies between Nairn Street, Perth Avenue and Dundee Court. To the south of the site lies the church of St John the Baptist and its car park and directly to the west and adjacent the existing social club is the Red Hackle public house. The adjacent Red Hackle public house is owned by the applicant, the operation of this public house is totally unaffected by the current proposals. To the west of the site lies an open play space which contains a childrens playground. The existing vehicular accesses to the car parking area services the social club car park and the car park for the church to the south of the site with access direct from Nairn Street and Dundee Court. As part of the development works a dedicated vehicular access with be constructed direct from Nairn Street into the car parking area for the church. The existing two vehicular footpath crossing point to the former car park areas are to be removed and the footpaths reinstated. In addition to the vehicular crossing point to the former car parking areas being removed it is also proposed to remove the social club service aces from Perth Avenue, again the footpath will be reinstated. The site is generally level and is within a predominantly residential area. Immediately to the north of the site on Perth Avenue is a public bus stop providing direct access to South Shields town centre and Metro. There are two primary schools, two infants schools and two junior schools within easy walking distance of the site. Immediately to the north of the site lies a parade of local shops, and 200m top the west of the site lies the Perth Avenue community centre. In summary, the site is situated within a long established residential neighbourhood that is within easy reach of a broad range of community facilities, and which is also well served by public transport modes. Accordingly, in designing the layout at the centre of this application, inspiration has been taken from these positive characteristics. In addition these attributes also serve to highlight the site s suitability and sustainability as a location for a new build housing scheme. Site Location. Development site edged in red, public house in applicants ownership edged in blue. 1
Neon Social Club to rear with adjacent Red Hackle public house, from Perth Avenue. Dundee Court to the west of the development site. View from Dundee Court to west showing existing playground area. Rear view of Neon Social Club and car park area from Dundee Court. 2
Dundee Court from Perth Avenue. Neon Social Club car park area. Neon Social Club from Nairn Street, showing boundary wall and railings to be retained and refurbished. Neon Social Club from Perth Avenue, showing delivery area vehicular access to be removed. 3
2.0 DESIGN CONCEPT. The proposed development requires the demolition of the current social club, with the new dwellings occupying the area of the social club and incorporates the car parking area. The layout submitted at the heart of this application is for 17 two and three bedroom two storey family dwellings and 6 two bedroom apartments within a three storey block. The apartments have been located to compliment the substantial mass of the adjacent Red Hackle public house although, only being two storeys. Drawings showing the individual house type designs, both plans and elevations are submitted with this application. We very much feel that the proposed mix of house types achieves an appropriate balance, with each dwelling having their own private garden space to the rear of properties. Each dwelling also benefits from its own private driveway. Additional visitor parking bays have been provided within the development. A link footpath has been provided giving through access from Nairn Street and the new development to Dundee Court for access to the playground and on street visitor parking. Dundee Court is relatively unused and does not give vehicular access to any of the six residential properties on the road. The development has been designed to have an attractive frontage on Nairn Street, facing the existing semi detached dwellings to the east. Whilst dwellings within the development face inward which by default provides natural surveillance to the pedestrian routes, creating a safe and secure feel within the development. The access point into the scheme allows an attractive and considered internal streetscape to be created, with good levels of aspect and frontage onto the street. The arrangement of dwellings supports a vibrant street scene, with the core principles of Secured By Design utilised to provide good levels of natural surveillance. Internal spacing standards for the development are in accordance with local design policy. It is felt the proposed scheme is not detrimental to the amenity of the surrounding dwellings provides a modern contemporary addition to the area. 3.0 ACCESS. Vehicular Access: As stated, the proposed access is off Nairn Street on the eastern side of the development site. The road is designed with a width of 4.8m with a 2m wide footpath to all sides. Within the development is a turn head which terminates the primary routes and will allow the turning of a refuse vehicle. The 4.8m primary route provides access to private drive areas with a front / rear driveway parking solution where all dwellings have space for at least one vehicle. Parking bays within the development are sized at a minimum of 2.4 x 5m on a private driveway Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian access to the scheme is well considered and is organised to provide a completely accessible footpath network which has good natural surveillance. Pedestrian access to the development is gained from the same entry point as vehicular access off Nairn Street. A 2m footpath runs parallel to all sides of the main vehicular route. A pedestrian footpath link has been provided through the development for direct access between Nairn Street and Dundee Court and the playground beyond. This will maintain access to the playground for local residents who have become accustomed to use the social club car park and a pedestrian short cut. The pedestrian footpath provides level access to all proposed properties. Bin Storage: Bin storage for the development is designed on an individual plot basis, with 3 separate bins provided within rear garden areas. 4
Proposed Site Layout. 4.0 HOUSING CHARACTER AND MATERIALS. The housing character and Elevational treatment for the proposed scheme is conceived as forming a modern development within the locality. The surrounding area is mainly old housing stock, with a mix of brick and tile types as shown below with some detailing around the doors and windows. The design of the proposed units attempts to introduce some of these design features, by introducing some additional architectural detailing such as coloured cladding and contrasting brick window and door surrounds and coloured render. With this introduction and by using a limited palate of materials and window types. The result is a contemporary Elevational treatment that is in touch with modern needs. A limited facing palette has been used as the foundation for the house type design. It is the design driver of the house type design to utilise an identifiable material palate augmented by subtle contrasts in window proportion and dwelling design to provide originality and variance. The palette of materials has been kept deliberately small so as to maintain a simple and elegant elevation, reducing the temptation to make the building too busy. 5
Sample elevational treatment demonstrating mixture of contemporary design. Drawings showing the individual house type design are submitted with this application. Mixture of materials to surrounding dwellings to Nairn Street. 6
5.0 Affordable Housing. It is considered that the projected sales value of these homes will be in line with surrounding current market values, therefore affordable. It is not considered that any will be retained for rental purposes, however, should a private purchaser wish to buy to let this would be considered perfectly acceptable. Based upon Local Authority provided information, it is considered there are more than sufficient low cost homes available within the area by both government backed and private landlords. 6.0 Flood Risk Assessment and Sustainable Drainage. A full desk top study has been carried out by Geo Environmental, a copy of this report has been submitted as part of this planning application. 7.0 Tree Report. There are no trees present on the development site or the adjacent Public House of The Church site. Therefore, it is considered that a tree report is not required to accompany the planning application. 8.0 Archaeology. Claire MacRae Tyne and Wear Archaeology Officer has responded to an enquiry, and has confirmed that there will be no need to submit any archaeological information with the planning application for this site. A copy of the confirmation email has been submitted as part of the planning application supporting information. 9.0 Conclusions. ainable development opportunity.. ing size, type and affordability in the area. efficient use of land ity facilities, and employment opportunities, all within acceptable distances. th bus links to surrounding areas. 7