Site considerations Information about the site we need to take into account Before we start designing a new scheme, we complete ACCESS AND MOVEMENT ACCESS AND MOVEMENT Access & Movement We have looked at the pattern of roads around the site, the best places to get in The map above shows the facilities within the village of Wing and the location of the proposed development. As can be appreciated ACCESS AND MOVEMENT and out and connections to the surrounding area for cars, cycles and pedestrians. from the map, the site lies within easy walking distance of the various shops and other facilities that Wing has to offer. As can be seen A Travel Plan will also be submitted as part of a future planning application on the site. The Travel Plan will provide advice regarding the an assessment of the site and the surrounding area right, Wing currently has excellent footpath provision which will link into the proposed site. This puts all of the facilities in Wing within We have also looked at the provision of public transport around the site. We will use sustainable travel options available to residents of the site and will include a target for modal shift away from single occupancy car use N 0 10 100 200M walking distance via safe and convenient routes, thereby negating the need for the vast majority of new residents to travel within Wing towards more sustainable modes of transport. A Travel Plan Coordinator will be appointed by the developer to promote the sustainable this information to design the entrances, key streets, cycleways and paths for the Scale 1:5000@A3 by car. As can be seen above, there are bus stops close to the site on Stewkley Road. They are served by the number 165 bus, which initiatives proposed within the Travel Plan and to ensure that the Travel Plan target is achieved. development and look at how public transport can be integrated with the scheme. as they are at the moment. We record those features runs a regular service between Aylesbury and Leighton Buzzard. we will need to take into account in our design. All of Site Boundary the relevant considerations, whether they fjx the way Listed Buildings Scheduled Archaeological Monument our scheme will have to be designed or give us a real 1 2 3 Archaeological Protection Area opportunity to make the most of a particular feature, Woodland Mature tree +11.5 are shown here. TPO tree Hedgerow Contours (0.5m intervals) 4 5 6 Flood Zone 2 +10.5 Noise Contour NEC A +12 +12.5 Noise Contour NEC B +10 +11 7 8 9 WEST EAST +9.5 SUN PATH +9.0 +9 9.0 South-West prevailing wind direction 10 11 12 ENVIRONMENT Environment ACCESS AND MOVEMENT We have looked at all the environmental features on and around the site. This In order to assess the impact of the development upon the local highway network, traffjc counts have been undertaken at the off-site will tell us which need to be protected and incorporated into our design as well & Site features DESIGN INFLUENCES junctions circled on the map above. The existing capacity and future capacities, with and without the development, of the junctions will We have looked at the buildings in and around Wing, in order to identify what is interesting and characteristic about the village in terms be assessed as part of a full Transport Statement (TS) that will be submitted as part of a future Planning Application to be approved as identify potential problems such as fmooding or noise which will require an N of its buildings, streets and environment. 0 10 50 100M by the local Highway Authority. In the event that this modelling demonstrates that the proposed development will impact upon the appropriate design solution. Scale 1:2500@A3 operation of the junction, highway improvement works will be designed to mitigate their impact. The developer will contribute towards any necessary highway mitigation works. Stream on the western boundary. Historic hedgerows. Good pedestrian access to local facilities. Linking the site into the local walking network. Looking at sustainable transport options. Things to think about Looking at the capacity of key road junctions View of the castle. Adjacent primary school. Providing ample parking onsite. The variety of characteristic historic buildings. and undertaking necessary improvements.
Design process Stewkley Road How we High Street Dormer Avenue Primary on site road loop approached the Secondary access route Private driveways design of the site New pedestrian crossing Pedestrian access green corridor Trim trail We use the site considerations to help us produce MOVEMENT IN AND AROUND THE SITE We have looked at the pattern of roads around the site, the best places to get in and out and the most desirable routes for cars, design proposals. It is important that the design cycles and pedestrians both across and around our site. We used this information to design the entrances, key streets, cycleways and paths for the scheme. process takes full account of the physical features of the site, its setting and connections to its Public open space surroundings. Our new development must also take Intersecting routes into account the existing character of the local area. Vehicular & pedestrian movement corridor connecting views of open space Pedestrian green access Long distance views Vehicular access PUBLIC AND OPEN SPACE THE DESIGN OF THE NEW HOMES We have looked at what the areas around our proposed scheme are used for, the boundaries of the site and the physical features The distinctive characteristics of Wing have strongly infmuenced these early design sketches for the architecture of the new homes, of the land itself to identify the most appropriate place for open spaces. the pattern of streets, pedestrian and cycle routes help us to in order to make the new development feel part of the village and to ensure that the buildings will be high quality and attractive. decide where we could form features such as squares and junctions. We then consider how the different buildings can frame those streets. A distinctive character. Safe, convenient and direct paths & cycle routes. Making the most of the land and existing features. Things we took into account Access to existing facilities. Well located, well managed open space. Finding your way around.
Scheme proposal Our designs for the Stewkley Road Allotments site This former allotments site at the corner of Stewkley Road and Dormer Avenue is identifjed by Aylesbury Vale District Council as a suitable development site which is capable of accommodating approximately 50 new homes. In October 2013 this site was also part of the Parish Council’s consultation, and was considered by attendees to be the best site for development. The Parish Council have advised us that there are three main topics that they are keen to see addressed: • Retaining the existing green spaces, and creating an ecological corridor to the open countryside. • Ensuring there is enough parking for the new homes, to make sure existing residents of Wing are not affected. • The traffjc implications of the new homes. We will design the scheme with these matters in mind and will ensure that mature trees and hedgerows are retained, with the western element of the site providing an ecological and wildlife corridor, acting as a screen to the development and reducing the potential visual impact upon the existing landscape. Car parking will be provided which will meet the Council’s parking standards, and the traffjc implications will be studied in detail and works to the highway network in and around Wing will be undertaken where necessary. Taylor Wimpey will discuss the scheme with the local community of Wing again, once the proposals have been progressed further. This will be prior to the submission of any planning application for the site. Please feel free to share your thoughts with members of the team, as your views will help to shape the form of this new development. Ecological buffer a key part of the proposals. Parking provided to meet local standards. Site accessed from Dormer Avenue. Key Facts Attractive pedestrian link through the site. Open, green feel to the development. Green spaces retained and enhanced.
Scheme proposal Our designs for the Stewkley Road Allotments site Street trees and landscaping giving a 2-storey houses, mostly with garages. Preliminary design concepts for the site. rural feel to the streets and spaces. Key Facts Streets and houses which will fjt with the A spacious feel, particularly where the An attractive, safe environment which will character of the village. buildings overlook the woodland. enhance the village.
Design process Our designs for the Stewkley Road Allotments site Retained Boundary vegetation provides Views to Castle Hill and Church retained. Existing Boundary Vegetation retained. good visual barrier. Key Facts Western Boundary Provides Existing Footpath retained. Landscape Character features retained. Ecological Green Link.
Scheme proposal Our designs for the Stewkley Road Allotments site Informal Tree Lined streets creating Woodland retained and enhanced for wildlife. Existing pathway retained and enhanced. a rural feeling. Key Facts Green links formed from Dormer Avenue Wooden Play area provided. Safe pedestrian link to High Street. to retained woodland.
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