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Barnes Village
Cheadle, Stockport, UK
The development, to be known as Barnes Village, will see 155 new homes built on the site with 38 constructed within the Gothic Grade II-listed hospital building, including townhouses and 16 apartments. On the area surrounding the main building there will be two, three and four bedroom family-sized homes. The former army convalescent home was built in the late 19th century but since its closure has reached a critical stage of deterioration due to neglect. Henley Homes are coming to this project with a depth of experience in both volume new build as well as conversion and regeneration of listed buildings. The aim is to restore the former hospital building so it can be appreciated as the real jewel in the crown of this quite unique and exciting development
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1. Connections
Creating a Place
5. Character
6. Working with the site and context
Street & Home
10. Car parking
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Geographical Features, as well as Gothic Grade II listed main building preserved heritage site, and other satellite buildings
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Existing Barnes Hospital Ordinance Survey
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Aerial view of site boundary (view from West to East)
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Masterplan with block structure and Red Site Boundary
Block structure masterplan with red site boundary, green historical boundary, and aerial street view with site connections
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Generated Aerial View of Completed Development
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Entrance - Roadside perspective
Visitors and residents will enter through a two-way street bordered by soft landscaping. Directly ahead of them is a view of the clocktower, a notable landmark and navigation point
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Entrance Landscaping
Visitors and residents will enter through a two-way street bordered by soft landscaping. Directly ahead of them is a view of the clocktower, a notable landmark and navigation point
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Entrance off Kingsway
Visitors and residents will enter through a two-way street bordered by soft landscaping. Directly ahead of them is a view of the clocktower, a notable landmark and navigation point
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Walking Isochrones Map
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Local Bus Route Connections
Cycling Accessibility
3.5.8 Cyclists in the area has benefited from a £1.15 million scheme to improve safety along the A34
Kingsway and in Cheadle village centre.
3.5.9 The Cheadle scheme involved six elements which include creating segregated cycle routes, off
road routes, cycle crossing facilities, cycle ‘cut throughs’, and speed reductions for motorists.
3.5.10 The A34 has seen major improvements to cycle and pedestrian safety at several key junctions
including the A560 Gatley Road, and at Cheadle Royal retail and Business Park.
3.5.11 The scheme is part of a number of cycling initiatives across the borough which aim to encourage
more people to cycle by making it safer and more enjoyable.
3.5.12 A 5km cycling isochrone is included in Figure 3.3.
3.5.13 Access to the east of the site is possible via Mill Lane, a largely traffic-free route to Manchester
Road.
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Bicycle Isochrones Map
Cycling Accessibility
3.5.8 Cyclists in the area has benefited from a £1.15 million scheme to improve safety along the A34
Kingsway and in Cheadle village centre.
3.5.9 The Cheadle scheme involved six elements which include creating segregated cycle routes, off
road routes, cycle crossing facilities, cycle ‘cut throughs’, and speed reductions for motorists.
3.5.10 The A34 has seen major improvements to cycle and pedestrian safety at several key junctions
including the A560 Gatley Road, and at Cheadle Royal retail and Business Park.
3.5.11 The scheme is part of a number of cycling initiatives across the borough which aim to encourage
more people to cycle by making it safer and more enjoyable.
3.5.12 A 5km cycling isochrone is included in Figure 3.3.
3.5.13 Access to the east of the site is possible via Mill Lane, a largely traffic-free route to Manchester
Road.
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2. Facilities and services
Bus Routes
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 The proposed development site is located in the south of Greater Manchester close to suburban
areas of South Manchester and Stockport; the densely populated areas of Didsbury, Gatley and
Cheadle all border the site.
3.1.2 The site boundary is defined by junction 3 of the M60, which surrounds the site on all sides. The
site is located approximately 6.5 miles from Central Manchester, 4 miles from Stockport town
centre and 1.5 miles from Cheadle. The main access to the site is currently via the A34
Kingsway, south of its crossing of the M60. In addition, there is a set of dedicated bus stops
opposite the site’s main access.
3.1.3 Cycle and pedestrian access is also possible via a segregated footpath and footbridge to the rear
of the site. The closest railway station to the site is Gatley, located approximately 900m to the
south-west.
3.1.4 This section of the report will outline the level of accessibility of the site via public transport,
walking / cycling and by car.
3.2 Public Transport Access
3.2.1 This site has a good level of accessibility via public transport. The Barnes Hospital site benefits
from a mainline railway station (Gatley) and a number of bus routes located within walking
distance from the site. The location of bus stops, bus routes and Gatley train station can be
seen on Figure 3.1.
3.3 Bus / Coach
3.3.1 A bus stop is located directly opposite the site on the A34 Kingsway. The bus stop on the far
side of the A34 Kingsway is accessed by a dedicated footway and subway.
3.3.2 The only services to call here are 196 which operate a circular service between the neighbouring
areas of Didsbury and Cheadle Royal. These services also pass by a number of facilities such as
schools, hospitals and supermarkets.
3.3.3 Whilst the 196 service does not serve the centre of the nearby conurbations, as they serve the
neighbouring residential suburbs and amenities, they provide the opportunity to interchange
with other bus and rail services to travel further afield. These interchange opportunities are
predominantly at East Didsbury Bus Terminal, with bus services to Manchester and Stockport, at
Gatley, Heald Green and East Didsbury stations, with opportunities to travel to Manchester
Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Crewe.
3.3.4 A further set of bus stops are located approximately 800m from the site, on Gatley Road. The
services 11, 11a, 44, 130 and X57 all utilise Gatley Road to access Stockport, Wythenshawe and
Altrincham, as well as destinations further afield such as Manchester City Centre and the Oxford
Road corridor / Universities. The number 11 service also serves local facilities such as schools,
medical services and supermarkets.
3.3.5 Additionally, to the east of the site along the B5095 Manchester Road there are additional
services. The 44 service serves this location as well as the 130 running between Macclesfield
and Manchester City Centre and the X57 which provides a limited stop service from Woodford
to Manchester City Centre.
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Walk to nearest train station: Gatley
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 The proposed development site is located in the south of Greater Manchester close to suburban
areas of South Manchester and Stockport; the densely populated areas of Didsbury, Gatley and
Cheadle all border the site.
3.1.2 The site boundary is defined by junction 3 of the M60, which surrounds the site on all sides. The
site is located approximately 6.5 miles from Central Manchester, 4 miles from Stockport town
centre and 1.5 miles from Cheadle. The main access to the site is currently via the A34
Kingsway, south of its crossing of the M60. In addition, there is a set of dedicated bus stops
opposite the site’s main access.
3.1.3 Cycle and pedestrian access is also possible via a segregated footpath and footbridge to the rear
of the site. The closest railway station to the site is Gatley, located approximately 900m to the
south-west.
3.1.4 This section of the report will outline the level of accessibility of the site via public transport,
walking / cycling and by car.
3.2 Public Transport Access
3.2.1 This site has a good level of accessibility via public transport. The Barnes Hospital site benefits
from a mainline railway station (Gatley) and a number of bus routes located within walking
distance from the site. The location of bus stops, bus routes and Gatley train station can be
seen on Figure 3.1.
3.3 Bus / Coach
3.3.1 A bus stop is located directly opposite the site on the A34 Kingsway. The bus stop on the far
side of the A34 Kingsway is accessed by a dedicated footway and subway.
3.3.2 The only services to call here are 196 which operate a circular service between the neighbouring
areas of Didsbury and Cheadle Royal. These services also pass by a number of facilities such as
schools, hospitals and supermarkets.
3.3.3 Whilst the 196 service does not serve the centre of the nearby conurbations, as they serve the
neighbouring residential suburbs and amenities, they provide the opportunity to interchange
with other bus and rail services to travel further afield. These interchange opportunities are
predominantly at East Didsbury Bus Terminal, with bus services to Manchester and Stockport, at
Gatley, Heald Green and East Didsbury stations, with opportunities to travel to Manchester
Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Crewe.
3.3.4 A further set of bus stops are located approximately 800m from the site, on Gatley Road. The
services 11, 11a, 44, 130 and X57 all utilise Gatley Road to access Stockport, Wythenshawe and
Altrincham, as well as destinations further afield such as Manchester City Centre and the Oxford
Road corridor / Universities. The number 11 service also serves local facilities such as schools,
medical services and supermarkets.
3.3.5 Additionally, to the east of the site along the B5095 Manchester Road there are additional
services. The 44 service serves this location as well as the 130 running between Macclesfield
and Manchester City Centre and the X57 which provides a limited stop service from Woodford
to Manchester City Centre.
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3. Public transport
Improvements to accessing public transport links across the motorway
Many of the above amenities would be accessible via the existing pedestrian linkages along the
A34, where illuminated footways of more than 2m width are provided. Signalised crossing
points are located on the A34 to the north of the site, and on the A34’s junction with the A560
Gatley Road to the south. Both facilities have tactile paving, dropped kerbs and pedestrian
guard rail.
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4. Meeting local housing requirements
Housing types map
Type 1: 2 storey, 2 bed; Type 2: 2 storey 3 bed; Type 3: 2.5 storey, 3 bed; Type 4: 3 storey, 3 bed; Type 5: 3 storey, 4 bed. Additionally, 2 duplexes, 22 townhouses, and 14 apartments/flats inside the refurbished central Hospital Building.
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4. Meeting local housing requirements
A) New build dwellings - 3 storey, 3-4 bedrooms B) New Build Dwellings - 2 storey, 2-3 bedrooms C) Hospital Building - Townhouses and Apartments, 1,2,3,4 bedrooms.
Type 1: 2 storey, 2 bed; Type 2: 2 storey 3 bed; Type 3: 2.5 storey, 3 bed; Type 4: 3 storey, 3 bed; Type 5: 3 storey, 4 bed. Additionally, 2 duplexes, 22 townhouses, and 14 apartments/flats inside the refurbished central Hospital Building.
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4. Meeting local housing requirements
Hospital Building housing mix (ground)
Type 1: 2 storey, 2 bed; Type 2: 2 storey 3 bed; Type 3: 2.5 storey, 3 bed; Type 4: 3 storey, 3 bed; Type 5: 3 storey, 4 bed. Additionally, 2 duplexes, 22 townhouses, and 14 apartments/flats inside the refurbished central Hospital Building.
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into the neighbourhood
4. Meeting local housing requirements
Hospital Building housing mix (first)
Type 1: 2 storey, 2 bed; Type 2: 2 storey 3 bed; Type 3: 2.5 storey, 3 bed; Type 4: 3 storey, 3 bed; Type 5: 3 storey, 4 bed. Additionally, 2 duplexes, 22 townhouses, and 14 apartments/flats inside the refurbished central Hospital Building.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Five development areas
Five character areas: 1) SW corner new builds, 2) Hospital heart renovation, 3) Elaborate new dwellings South 4) Elaborate dwellings North with Park, LEAP, allotments, 5) Green Corridor, SE new builds and LAP
Creating a Place
5. Character
Hospital heart of development
Five character areas: 1) SW corner new builds, 2) Hospital heart renovation, 3) Elaborate new dwellings South 4) Elaborate dwellings North with Park, LEAP, allotments, 5) Green Corridor, SE new builds and LAP
Creating a Place
5. Character
Southern new build view north to central Hospital
Five character areas: 1) SW corner new builds, 2) Hospital heart renovation, 3) Elaborate new dwellings South 4) Elaborate dwellings North with Park, LEAP, allotments, 5) Green Corridor, SE new builds and LAP
Creating a Place
5. Character
Northern new build view south toward elaborate homes in the center surrounding the Hospital
Five character areas: 1) SW corner new builds, 2) Hospital heart renovation, 3) Elaborate new dwellings South 4) Elaborate dwellings North with Park, LEAP, allotments, 5) Green Corridor, SE new builds and LAP
Creating a Place
5. Character
Deep fenestration, punched hole windows; Dormered steep pitches.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Hospital Influences on Dwelling Design: Linear secondary and event roofscapes, Vertical event corners, Elegant vertically proportioned openings, Dominant vertical linear frontages, Linear repetitive articulated eaves
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5. Character
Stone margins between dwellings and local brickwork
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5. Character
Ifferent paving materials to signal shared spaced
Creating a Place
5. Character
Margins between dwellings and characteristic local brickwork; Clay tiles and elaborate roofs near listed building
Creating a Place
5. Character
Different paving materials to signal shared spaced
Creating a Place
5. Character
Building materials - front, end, rear, Type 4
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5. Character
Building materials - front, end, rear, Type 5
Creating a Place
5. Character
Trees and Pond Relocation
PLANTING STRATEGY
WOODLAND
It is inevitable that some of the existing trees on site will be lost as a result of the development, however every effort will be made to retain the majority of the significant trees in particular those around the main hall and this will be covered more fully at a later stage in the design in association with the arboricultural consultants recommendations.
Careful assessment of the impact of the site layout upon existing trees is essential to minimise losses of trees where woodland zones are opened up and it is important to ensure that potentially hazardous situations relating to potentially unstable trees in proximity to new buildings is considered. Full tree protection measures will be taken prior to the commencement of works on site and tree management works will be undertaken prior to the start of works.
The landscape plan will identify new areas of tree planting which will range in size from transplants through to large specimen sized nursery stock. Most new woodland zones will incorporate both tree and shrub species which will quickly develop to give an infrastructure of low, medium and tall woodland and thicket cover using tree and shrub species native to the locality.
TREE PLANTING
In addition to woodland planting an extensive range of new trees will be planted throughout the development both of native trees and ornamental species to complement the proposed scheme and to replace trees that will be lost both due to the layout of the development and because they have reached the end of their healthy life. Native woodland and forest tree species will be sited within the more open areas of the site, within the boundary planting and along the main thoroughfare of the site, whereas smaller sized mixed native and ornamental species will be sited within the new build zones.
Significant specimen sized species will be sited around the main Hall in scale with the size of the building and to provide feature planting to make an attractive setting to the refurbished structure.
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HEDGES
The South and Eastern site perimeter of the site has a variety of hedgerow and thicket cover which is in need of management to clear pernicious weed growth and infill planting to close gaps in the boundary and enhance the range of native species within. The North and Western site boundaries bordering the motorway and link roads will be planted with new mixed hedging with a variety of native hedgerow species and supplement with feathered tree planting this will provide a strong visual barrier and to form green corridors around the site.
A range of new hedges will be sited within the development to form plot boundaries and also to act as barriers and pedestrian deterrents. Hedges will provide a valuable visual element both to screen features and also link together different sections of the site. Both native and ornamental hedges will be used to give a variety of heights and textures, providing all year round interest.
WETLAND HABITAT
It is unfortunate that the existing pond area on site will be lost as part of the development proposals, however a new larger pool will be sited in the low lying natural area to the North of the site which is part of the Mersey Valley. New wetland tree, shrub and herb layers will be incorporated into the design creating natural habitat zones which will provide a good wildlife haven in addition to more managed zones which will form part of the site amenity areas.
It is planned that sustainable drainage swales will be formed taking surface water run-off from roofs and gardens down into the valley area and as part of this system some areas adjacent to the pond will be allowed to establish as a natural seasonal wetland. The swales would be shallow grassy depressions/ channels with running through open amenity areas and alongside footpaths which will carry surface water in times of high rainfall and the rest of the time they will provide wildlife corridors through meadow grassland and herbaceous flora.
GRASSLAND
There will be a hierarchy of grassland within the scheme ranging from neat managed lawns around the hall and main pathways which will be cut on a fortnightly basis, in less manicured areas the grassland will be allowed to grow longer and be interplanted with Spring bulbs. In the open zones meadow grassland incorporating native wild flora will be established and some areas in the valley will be cut only in Spring and Autumn allowing the wild flowers and grasses to set seed and wildlife to flourish. Grass pathways will be mown through these zones to allow pedestrian access.
ALLOTMENTS
Although the provision of gardens within the new build areas of the site will be very generous the apartments within the Hall will not have access to areas where they can grow produce for themselves so it may be appropriate to provide a number of mini plots in the valley area where this recreational activity can be enjoyed by residents who are interested.
ORNAMENTAL PLANTING
Large areas of decorative and ornamental planting will be incorporated into the public areas of the site in particular within the courtyard zones around the restored Hall. These will be fully detailed at a later stage although lists of the species of trees, shrubs and perennials that will be used will be provided as part of the submission.
Decorative planting will be sited around seating areas, play areas and at feature points within the scheme to provide colour and interest throughout the year.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Landscape Plan: Central Hospital
PLANTING STRATEGY
WOODLAND
It is inevitable that some of the existing trees on site will be lost as a result of the development, however every effort will be made to retain the majority of the significant trees in particular those around the main hall and this will be covered more fully at a later stage in the design in association with the arboricultural consultants recommendations.
Careful assessment of the impact of the site layout upon existing trees is essential to minimise losses of trees where woodland zones are opened up and it is important to ensure that potentially hazardous situations relating to potentially unstable trees in proximity to new buildings is considered. Full tree protection measures will be taken prior to the commencement of works on site and tree management works will be undertaken prior to the start of works.
The landscape plan will identify new areas of tree planting which will range in size from transplants through to large specimen sized nursery stock. Most new woodland zones will incorporate both tree and shrub species which will quickly develop to give an infrastructure of low, medium and tall woodland and thicket cover using tree and shrub species native to the locality.
TREE PLANTING
In addition to woodland planting an extensive range of new trees will be planted throughout the development both of native trees and ornamental species to complement the proposed scheme and to replace trees that will be lost both due to the layout of the development and because they have reached the end of their healthy life. Native woodland and forest tree species will be sited within the more open areas of the site, within the boundary planting and along the main thoroughfare of the site, whereas smaller sized mixed native and ornamental species will be sited within the new build zones.
Significant specimen sized species will be sited around the main Hall in scale with the size of the building and to provide feature planting to make an attractive setting to the refurbished structure.
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HEDGES
The South and Eastern site perimeter of the site has a variety of hedgerow and thicket cover which is in need of management to clear pernicious weed growth and infill planting to close gaps in the boundary and enhance the range of native species within. The North and Western site boundaries bordering the motorway and link roads will be planted with new mixed hedging with a variety of native hedgerow species and supplement with feathered tree planting this will provide a strong visual barrier and to form green corridors around the site.
A range of new hedges will be sited within the development to form plot boundaries and also to act as barriers and pedestrian deterrents. Hedges will provide a valuable visual element both to screen features and also link together different sections of the site. Both native and ornamental hedges will be used to give a variety of heights and textures, providing all year round interest.
WETLAND HABITAT
It is unfortunate that the existing pond area on site will be lost as part of the development proposals, however a new larger pool will be sited in the low lying natural area to the North of the site which is part of the Mersey Valley. New wetland tree, shrub and herb layers will be incorporated into the design creating natural habitat zones which will provide a good wildlife haven in addition to more managed zones which will form part of the site amenity areas.
It is planned that sustainable drainage swales will be formed taking surface water run-off from roofs and gardens down into the valley area and as part of this system some areas adjacent to the pond will be allowed to establish as a natural seasonal wetland. The swales would be shallow grassy depressions/ channels with running through open amenity areas and alongside footpaths which will carry surface water in times of high rainfall and the rest of the time they will provide wildlife corridors through meadow grassland and herbaceous flora.
GRASSLAND
There will be a hierarchy of grassland within the scheme ranging from neat managed lawns around the hall and main pathways which will be cut on a fortnightly basis, in less manicured areas the grassland will be allowed to grow longer and be interplanted with Spring bulbs. In the open zones meadow grassland incorporating native wild flora will be established and some areas in the valley will be cut only in Spring and Autumn allowing the wild flowers and grasses to set seed and wildlife to flourish. Grass pathways will be mown through these zones to allow pedestrian access.
ALLOTMENTS
Although the provision of gardens within the new build areas of the site will be very generous the apartments within the Hall will not have access to areas where they can grow produce for themselves so it may be appropriate to provide a number of mini plots in the valley area where this recreational activity can be enjoyed by residents who are interested.
ORNAMENTAL PLANTING
Large areas of decorative and ornamental planting will be incorporated into the public areas of the site in particular within the courtyard zones around the restored Hall. These will be fully detailed at a later stage although lists of the species of trees, shrubs and perennials that will be used will be provided as part of the submission.
Decorative planting will be sited around seating areas, play areas and at feature points within the scheme to provide colour and interest throughout the year.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Landscape Plan: Green Corridor and Southern area
PLANTING STRATEGY
WOODLAND
It is inevitable that some of the existing trees on site will be lost as a result of the development, however every effort will be made to retain the majority of the significant trees in particular those around the main hall and this will be covered more fully at a later stage in the design in association with the arboricultural consultants recommendations.
Careful assessment of the impact of the site layout upon existing trees is essential to minimise losses of trees where woodland zones are opened up and it is important to ensure that potentially hazardous situations relating to potentially unstable trees in proximity to new buildings is considered. Full tree protection measures will be taken prior to the commencement of works on site and tree management works will be undertaken prior to the start of works.
The landscape plan will identify new areas of tree planting which will range in size from transplants through to large specimen sized nursery stock. Most new woodland zones will incorporate both tree and shrub species which will quickly develop to give an infrastructure of low, medium and tall woodland and thicket cover using tree and shrub species native to the locality.
TREE PLANTING
In addition to woodland planting an extensive range of new trees will be planted throughout the development both of native trees and ornamental species to complement the proposed scheme and to replace trees that will be lost both due to the layout of the development and because they have reached the end of their healthy life. Native woodland and forest tree species will be sited within the more open areas of the site, within the boundary planting and along the main thoroughfare of the site, whereas smaller sized mixed native and ornamental species will be sited within the new build zones.
Significant specimen sized species will be sited around the main Hall in scale with the size of the building and to provide feature planting to make an attractive setting to the refurbished structure.
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HEDGES
The South and Eastern site perimeter of the site has a variety of hedgerow and thicket cover which is in need of management to clear pernicious weed growth and infill planting to close gaps in the boundary and enhance the range of native species within. The North and Western site boundaries bordering the motorway and link roads will be planted with new mixed hedging with a variety of native hedgerow species and supplement with feathered tree planting this will provide a strong visual barrier and to form green corridors around the site.
A range of new hedges will be sited within the development to form plot boundaries and also to act as barriers and pedestrian deterrents. Hedges will provide a valuable visual element both to screen features and also link together different sections of the site. Both native and ornamental hedges will be used to give a variety of heights and textures, providing all year round interest.
WETLAND HABITAT
It is unfortunate that the existing pond area on site will be lost as part of the development proposals, however a new larger pool will be sited in the low lying natural area to the North of the site which is part of the Mersey Valley. New wetland tree, shrub and herb layers will be incorporated into the design creating natural habitat zones which will provide a good wildlife haven in addition to more managed zones which will form part of the site amenity areas.
It is planned that sustainable drainage swales will be formed taking surface water run-off from roofs and gardens down into the valley area and as part of this system some areas adjacent to the pond will be allowed to establish as a natural seasonal wetland. The swales would be shallow grassy depressions/ channels with running through open amenity areas and alongside footpaths which will carry surface water in times of high rainfall and the rest of the time they will provide wildlife corridors through meadow grassland and herbaceous flora.
GRASSLAND
There will be a hierarchy of grassland within the scheme ranging from neat managed lawns around the hall and main pathways which will be cut on a fortnightly basis, in less manicured areas the grassland will be allowed to grow longer and be interplanted with Spring bulbs. In the open zones meadow grassland incorporating native wild flora will be established and some areas in the valley will be cut only in Spring and Autumn allowing the wild flowers and grasses to set seed and wildlife to flourish. Grass pathways will be mown through these zones to allow pedestrian access.
ALLOTMENTS
Although the provision of gardens within the new build areas of the site will be very generous the apartments within the Hall will not have access to areas where they can grow produce for themselves so it may be appropriate to provide a number of mini plots in the valley area where this recreational activity can be enjoyed by residents who are interested.
ORNAMENTAL PLANTING
Large areas of decorative and ornamental planting will be incorporated into the public areas of the site in particular within the courtyard zones around the restored Hall. These will be fully detailed at a later stage although lists of the species of trees, shrubs and perennials that will be used will be provided as part of the submission.
Decorative planting will be sited around seating areas, play areas and at feature points within the scheme to provide colour and interest throughout the year.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Landscape Plan: Northern Park area
PLANTING STRATEGY
WOODLAND
It is inevitable that some of the existing trees on site will be lost as a result of the development, however every effort will be made to retain the majority of the significant trees in particular those around the main hall and this will be covered more fully at a later stage in the design in association with the arboricultural consultants recommendations.
Careful assessment of the impact of the site layout upon existing trees is essential to minimise losses of trees where woodland zones are opened up and it is important to ensure that potentially hazardous situations relating to potentially unstable trees in proximity to new buildings is considered. Full tree protection measures will be taken prior to the commencement of works on site and tree management works will be undertaken prior to the start of works.
The landscape plan will identify new areas of tree planting which will range in size from transplants through to large specimen sized nursery stock. Most new woodland zones will incorporate both tree and shrub species which will quickly develop to give an infrastructure of low, medium and tall woodland and thicket cover using tree and shrub species native to the locality.
TREE PLANTING
In addition to woodland planting an extensive range of new trees will be planted throughout the development both of native trees and ornamental species to complement the proposed scheme and to replace trees that will be lost both due to the layout of the development and because they have reached the end of their healthy life. Native woodland and forest tree species will be sited within the more open areas of the site, within the boundary planting and along the main thoroughfare of the site, whereas smaller sized mixed native and ornamental species will be sited within the new build zones.
Significant specimen sized species will be sited around the main Hall in scale with the size of the building and to provide feature planting to make an attractive setting to the refurbished structure.
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HEDGES
The South and Eastern site perimeter of the site has a variety of hedgerow and thicket cover which is in need of management to clear pernicious weed growth and infill planting to close gaps in the boundary and enhance the range of native species within. The North and Western site boundaries bordering the motorway and link roads will be planted with new mixed hedging with a variety of native hedgerow species and supplement with feathered tree planting this will provide a strong visual barrier and to form green corridors around the site.
A range of new hedges will be sited within the development to form plot boundaries and also to act as barriers and pedestrian deterrents. Hedges will provide a valuable visual element both to screen features and also link together different sections of the site. Both native and ornamental hedges will be used to give a variety of heights and textures, providing all year round interest.
WETLAND HABITAT
It is unfortunate that the existing pond area on site will be lost as part of the development proposals, however a new larger pool will be sited in the low lying natural area to the North of the site which is part of the Mersey Valley. New wetland tree, shrub and herb layers will be incorporated into the design creating natural habitat zones which will provide a good wildlife haven in addition to more managed zones which will form part of the site amenity areas.
It is planned that sustainable drainage swales will be formed taking surface water run-off from roofs and gardens down into the valley area and as part of this system some areas adjacent to the pond will be allowed to establish as a natural seasonal wetland. The swales would be shallow grassy depressions/ channels with running through open amenity areas and alongside footpaths which will carry surface water in times of high rainfall and the rest of the time they will provide wildlife corridors through meadow grassland and herbaceous flora.
GRASSLAND
There will be a hierarchy of grassland within the scheme ranging from neat managed lawns around the hall and main pathways which will be cut on a fortnightly basis, in less manicured areas the grassland will be allowed to grow longer and be interplanted with Spring bulbs. In the open zones meadow grassland incorporating native wild flora will be established and some areas in the valley will be cut only in Spring and Autumn allowing the wild flowers and grasses to set seed and wildlife to flourish. Grass pathways will be mown through these zones to allow pedestrian access.
ALLOTMENTS
Although the provision of gardens within the new build areas of the site will be very generous the apartments within the Hall will not have access to areas where they can grow produce for themselves so it may be appropriate to provide a number of mini plots in the valley area where this recreational activity can be enjoyed by residents who are interested.
ORNAMENTAL PLANTING
Large areas of decorative and ornamental planting will be incorporated into the public areas of the site in particular within the courtyard zones around the restored Hall. These will be fully detailed at a later stage although lists of the species of trees, shrubs and perennials that will be used will be provided as part of the submission.
Decorative planting will be sited around seating areas, play areas and at feature points within the scheme to provide colour and interest throughout the year.
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5. Character
LEAD and LAP play area equipment
Open space has been addressed in a two ways…..firstly, there are policy driven spaces in the form of
LEAPS and LAPS; secondly, there are architectural spaces between buildings.The location and extent of
policy driven spaces has been developed agreed with the relevant SMBC Officer and these are indicated
on masterplan drawings attached to the Application
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5. Character
Raised beds double as benches
Open space has been addressed in a two ways…..firstly, there are policy driven spaces in the form of
LEAPS and LAPS; secondly, there are architectural spaces between buildings.The location and extent of
policy driven spaces has been developed agreed with the relevant SMBC Officer and these are indicated
on masterplan drawings attached to the Application
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6. Working with the site and context
Green Corridor entrance perspective view (including Barnes Hospital clocktower landmark)
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6. Working with the site and context
Roofscape Cross-section
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6. Working with the site and context
Views Considered
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6. Working with the site and context
Landmarks and Nodes Map
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6. Working with the site and context
Existing Barnes Hospital being Refubished into 38 dwellings
Barnes Hospital has been vacant since 1999 when it became surplus to requirements and was closed by
Manchester Healthcare Trust. Since then, the building has had no dedicated viable use and ownership of
the site has regularly changed. Since 2000, a total of 16 planning applications and accompanying
applications for listed building consent have been submitted to Stockport Council for consideration, the
majority of which have sought or been associated with schemes of repair and conversion of the listed
building, supported by residential based enabling development on the wider site. None of these proposals
have progressed.
Due to the length of vacancy and regularly changing ownership, the Listed building has been subjected to
persistent and prolonged acts of vandalism resulting in significant damage/distress and loss of historic
fabric. Large elements of the building are now unprotected and exposed to the effects of weather and
water ingress. The extent of physical decline is severe, parts of the building are now at risk of collapse and
there is an urgent need to establish a comprehensive and viable quantum and type of enabling
development that will secure the repair and long term viable use of the heritage asset.
The setting of Barnes Hospital has profoundly changed since the construction of the motorway network
and other transport infrastructure into the surrounding landscape. The construction of the A34 in the 1960s
located the hospital along one of the major transport routes into Manchester, fundamentally altering its
formerly remote setting. The rural character of the setting was also severely compromised by construction
of the motorway in the 1970s. This development sliced into the open countryside to the north of the site
as well as severely constricting the site area through the addition of slip-roads. The building’s immediate
setting also changed as it became subject to more intensified hospital use. The second half of the 20th
century saw additions to the fabric of the Barnes Hospital building including a recreation room as well as
additions to the North Wing (c. 1972), together with numerous ancillary buildings, car parking and hard
standing.
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6. Working with the site and context
Photographs around Barnes Hospital, showing it's need for repairs
Barnes Hospital has been vacant since 1999 when it became surplus to requirements and was closed by
Manchester Healthcare Trust. Since then, the building has had no dedicated viable use and ownership of
the site has regularly changed. Since 2000, a total of 16 planning applications and accompanying
applications for listed building consent have been submitted to Stockport Council for consideration, the
majority of which have sought or been associated with schemes of repair and conversion of the listed
building, supported by residential based enabling development on the wider site. None of these proposals
have progressed.
Due to the length of vacancy and regularly changing ownership, the Listed building has been subjected to
persistent and prolonged acts of vandalism resulting in significant damage/distress and loss of historic
fabric. Large elements of the building are now unprotected and exposed to the effects of weather and
water ingress. The extent of physical decline is severe, parts of the building are now at risk of collapse and
there is an urgent need to establish a comprehensive and viable quantum and type of enabling
development that will secure the repair and long term viable use of the heritage asset.
The setting of Barnes Hospital has profoundly changed since the construction of the motorway network
and other transport infrastructure into the surrounding landscape. The construction of the A34 in the 1960s
located the hospital along one of the major transport routes into Manchester, fundamentally altering its
formerly remote setting. The rural character of the setting was also severely compromised by construction
of the motorway in the 1970s. This development sliced into the open countryside to the north of the site
as well as severely constricting the site area through the addition of slip-roads. The building’s immediate
setting also changed as it became subject to more intensified hospital use. The second half of the 20th
century saw additions to the fabric of the Barnes Hospital building including a recreation room as well as
additions to the North Wing (c. 1972), together with numerous ancillary buildings, car parking and hard
standing.
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6. Working with the site and context
Building plans: little demolition, mostly renovation
Barnes Hospital has been vacant since 1999 when it became surplus to requirements and was closed by
Manchester Healthcare Trust. Since then, the building has had no dedicated viable use and ownership of
the site has regularly changed. Since 2000, a total of 16 planning applications and accompanying
applications for listed building consent have been submitted to Stockport Council for consideration, the
majority of which have sought or been associated with schemes of repair and conversion of the listed
building, supported by residential based enabling development on the wider site. None of these proposals
have progressed.
Due to the length of vacancy and regularly changing ownership, the Listed building has been subjected to
persistent and prolonged acts of vandalism resulting in significant damage/distress and loss of historic
fabric. Large elements of the building are now unprotected and exposed to the effects of weather and
water ingress. The extent of physical decline is severe, parts of the building are now at risk of collapse and
there is an urgent need to establish a comprehensive and viable quantum and type of enabling
development that will secure the repair and long term viable use of the heritage asset.
The setting of Barnes Hospital has profoundly changed since the construction of the motorway network
and other transport infrastructure into the surrounding landscape. The construction of the A34 in the 1960s
located the hospital along one of the major transport routes into Manchester, fundamentally altering its
formerly remote setting. The rural character of the setting was also severely compromised by construction
of the motorway in the 1970s. This development sliced into the open countryside to the north of the site
as well as severely constricting the site area through the addition of slip-roads. The building’s immediate
setting also changed as it became subject to more intensified hospital use. The second half of the 20th
century saw additions to the fabric of the Barnes Hospital building including a recreation room as well as
additions to the North Wing (c. 1972), together with numerous ancillary buildings, car parking and hard
standing.
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6. Working with the site and context
Influence of the existing building on the new build housing
Barnes Hospital has been vacant since 1999 when it became surplus to requirements and was closed by
Manchester Healthcare Trust. Since then, the building has had no dedicated viable use and ownership of
the site has regularly changed. Since 2000, a total of 16 planning applications and accompanying
applications for listed building consent have been submitted to Stockport Council for consideration, the
majority of which have sought or been associated with schemes of repair and conversion of the listed
building, supported by residential based enabling development on the wider site. None of these proposals
have progressed.
Due to the length of vacancy and regularly changing ownership, the Listed building has been subjected to
persistent and prolonged acts of vandalism resulting in significant damage/distress and loss of historic
fabric. Large elements of the building are now unprotected and exposed to the effects of weather and
water ingress. The extent of physical decline is severe, parts of the building are now at risk of collapse and
there is an urgent need to establish a comprehensive and viable quantum and type of enabling
development that will secure the repair and long term viable use of the heritage asset.
The setting of Barnes Hospital has profoundly changed since the construction of the motorway network
and other transport infrastructure into the surrounding landscape. The construction of the A34 in the 1960s
located the hospital along one of the major transport routes into Manchester, fundamentally altering its
formerly remote setting. The rural character of the setting was also severely compromised by construction
of the motorway in the 1970s. This development sliced into the open countryside to the north of the site
as well as severely constricting the site area through the addition of slip-roads. The building’s immediate
setting also changed as it became subject to more intensified hospital use. The second half of the 20th
century saw additions to the fabric of the Barnes Hospital building including a recreation room as well as
additions to the North Wing (c. 1972), together with numerous ancillary buildings, car parking and hard
standing.
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6. Working with the site and context
Tree Survey showing retained existing trees which have been kept in design
Since its closure, the landscape immediately surrounding the building has not been maintained. Vegetation
and trees on the site are now overgrown and the large expanses of hardstanding have decayed.
In recent years most of the 1970s additions and hospital buildings on site have also been demolished
resulting in exposed and damaged areas of the existing hospital and a barren landscape of previously
developed land.
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6. Working with the site and context
Tree Constraints Plan 1
Since its closure, the landscape immediately surrounding the building has not been maintained. Vegetation
and trees on the site are now overgrown and the large expanses of hardstanding have decayed.
In recent years most of the 1970s additions and hospital buildings on site have also been demolished
resulting in exposed and damaged areas of the existing hospital and a barren landscape of previously
developed land.
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6. Working with the site and context
Tree Constraints Plan 2
Since its closure, the landscape immediately surrounding the building has not been maintained. Vegetation
and trees on the site are now overgrown and the large expanses of hardstanding have decayed.
In recent years most of the 1970s additions and hospital buildings on site have also been demolished
resulting in exposed and damaged areas of the existing hospital and a barren landscape of previously
developed land.
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6. Working with the site and context
Landscape diversification masterplan proposal.
Since its closure, the landscape immediately surrounding the building has not been maintained. Vegetation
and trees on the site are now overgrown and the large expanses of hardstanding have decayed.
In recent years most of the 1970s additions and hospital buildings on site have also been demolished
resulting in exposed and damaged areas of the existing hospital and a barren landscape of previously
developed land.
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Road network throughout development
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Entrance streets illustration: Traditional road paving only present in West entranceway
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Primary Route - home zone, shared surfaces
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Secondary street shared surfaces
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Corner building elevations
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Sectional Drawings of Building Surveillance
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Sectional Drawings of Building Surveillance
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Sectional Drawing of Housing Surveillance
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8. Easy to find your way around
Radial secondary street layout with clearly visible view of iconic Barnes Hospital
The adopted masterplan layout addresses a series of important criteria:
· Major Existing Development Site (MEDS) boundary
· Maintaining views into the site
· Maintaining views of the clock tower from inside and outside the site
· Maintaining the Hospital within a green setting
· Recreation of the convalescent garden
· Creation of a green corridor from the entrance into the site
· Remodelling of areas of significant existing trees within the site
· Creation of a formal frontage and gardens to the hospital
· Encouraging and framing of views of the Hospital
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8. Easy to find your way around
Road hierarchy
The adopted masterplan layout addresses a series of important criteria:
· Major Existing Development Site (MEDS) boundary
· Maintaining views into the site
· Maintaining views of the clock tower from inside and outside the site
· Maintaining the Hospital within a green setting
· Recreation of the convalescent garden
· Creation of a green corridor from the entrance into the site
· Remodelling of areas of significant existing trees within the site
· Creation of a formal frontage and gardens to the hospital
· Encouraging and framing of views of the Hospital
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8. Easy to find your way around
Radial secondary street layout with clearly visible view of iconic Barnes Hospital
The adopted masterplan layout addresses a series of important criteria:
· Major Existing Development Site (MEDS) boundary
· Maintaining views into the site
· Maintaining views of the clock tower from inside and outside the site
· Maintaining the Hospital within a green setting
· Recreation of the convalescent garden
· Creation of a green corridor from the entrance into the site
· Remodelling of areas of significant existing trees within the site
· Creation of a formal frontage and gardens to the hospital
· Encouraging and framing of views of the Hospital
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8. Easy to find your way around
The Grade II Listed hospital will form the centre piece of the development.
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8. Easy to find your way around
The existing clock tower is renovated and new Bat roosts provide; the clock itself is re instated.
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8. Easy to find your way around
Landmarks and Nodes
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8. Easy to find your way around
Clock tower central area
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9. Streets for all
Narrow streets, Building enclosure, tree planting, blind corners
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9. Streets for all
Absence of kerbs in home areas, sharp corners, level landscaping
We have avoided extensive use of traditional road types and excessive lengths of straight road space,
instead designing shared spaces which create a strong sense of place, a better relationship of properties to
the street scene and safer and prioritised movement for vulnerable road users.
The road layout is designed around the plots and narrows, deflects, proposes better junction design and obstructions to flow. Planting and street furniture are incorporated into the layout to help create visual and sensory interest whilst not causing movement visibility concerns and incorporates small areas of on street parking. Cul de sac’s are avoided in favour of permeable movement.
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9. Streets for all
Clear site lines on footpaths and streets
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9. Streets for all
All houses have private defensible space for front and rear gardens with windows.
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9. Streets for all
Car parking plots (1.5 spaces/dwelling)
Generally a ratio of 1.5 car space per dwelling is achieved, with 10% accessible spaces. A detailed breakdown of car parking is provided for the 252 spaces total, 10 of which are disabled access only. So for 155 dwelling that is 232 spaces, leaving 20 visitor spaces. Car parking numbers are set out on master plan drawing above No.1450-AL[05]120
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10. Car parking
Additional lower ground floor parking under covalescent garden: Listed Building
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10. Car parking
Limited street parking spaces shown in masterplan
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10. Car parking
Some housing types have garages or else, parking in carraigeways
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11. Public and private spaces
Park transitional area to the North
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of all new planting to be carried out by the landscape contractor responsible for the planting for a minimum of 12 months to ensure healthy growth.
Apply approved slow release fertiliser at recommended rates in Spring following planting.
All newly planted areas to be maintained by cultivating, forking over to remove compaction, raking level, hand weeding and keeping free of rubbish. Grassland to be maintained regularly down to 50mm and any bare grassland areas to be overseeded in Spring & Autumn.
Refirm and set upright any loose or uprooted plants and trees as necessary. Check condition of stakes and ties and fix as required.
Plants and trees to be to be watered thoroughly as necessary to maintain healthy growth.
Any plants damaged as a result of maintenance operations to be replaced at contractors own expense.
Should any plants or trees be damaged as a result of vandalism the contractor shall notify the site agent and await instruction as to whether stock shall be replaced.
During the September following planting the contractor is required to replace any dead dying or defective plant and tree stock of at his own expense, to the size that they would have been expected to achieve with healthy growth. Replacement plants shall be guaranteed not to die within 6 months of that planting date.
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11. Public and private spaces
Common areas in Barnes Hospital Apartment block
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of all new planting to be carried out by the landscape contractor responsible for the planting for a minimum of 12 months to ensure healthy growth.
Apply approved slow release fertiliser at recommended rates in Spring following planting.
All newly planted areas to be maintained by cultivating, forking over to remove compaction, raking level, hand weeding and keeping free of rubbish. Grassland to be maintained regularly down to 50mm and any bare grassland areas to be overseeded in Spring & Autumn.
Refirm and set upright any loose or uprooted plants and trees as necessary. Check condition of stakes and ties and fix as required.
Plants and trees to be to be watered thoroughly as necessary to maintain healthy growth.
Any plants damaged as a result of maintenance operations to be replaced at contractors own expense.
Should any plants or trees be damaged as a result of vandalism the contractor shall notify the site agent and await instruction as to whether stock shall be replaced.
During the September following planting the contractor is required to replace any dead dying or defective plant and tree stock of at his own expense, to the size that they would have been expected to achieve with healthy growth. Replacement plants shall be guaranteed not to die within 6 months of that planting date.
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11. Public and private spaces
Common LEAP, LAP play areas, allotments, and meadows
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of all new planting to be carried out by the landscape contractor responsible for the planting for a minimum of 12 months to ensure healthy growth.
Apply approved slow release fertiliser at recommended rates in Spring following planting.
All newly planted areas to be maintained by cultivating, forking over to remove compaction, raking level, hand weeding and keeping free of rubbish. Grassland to be maintained regularly down to 50mm and any bare grassland areas to be overseeded in Spring & Autumn.
Refirm and set upright any loose or uprooted plants and trees as necessary. Check condition of stakes and ties and fix as required.
Plants and trees to be to be watered thoroughly as necessary to maintain healthy growth.
Any plants damaged as a result of maintenance operations to be replaced at contractors own expense.
Should any plants or trees be damaged as a result of vandalism the contractor shall notify the site agent and await instruction as to whether stock shall be replaced.
During the September following planting the contractor is required to replace any dead dying or defective plant and tree stock of at his own expense, to the size that they would have been expected to achieve with healthy growth. Replacement plants shall be guaranteed not to die within 6 months of that planting date.
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11. Public and private spaces
Stone walls between plots. Separate front and rear gardens of dwellings
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11. Public and private spaces
Public Green space vs. Private Green space
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11. Public and private spaces
Small shared parking court
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12. External storage and amenity space
Vehicle Tracking for waste removal
11.0 REFUSE STRATEGY
Generally, refuse capacity has been calculated by reference to Stockport MBC Policy ES02: Recycling &
Refuse Collection & Recycling and Refuse Collection Services – a Design Guide for Developers
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12. External storage and amenity space
Back garden space for three bins
11.0 REFUSE STRATEGY
Generally, refuse capacity has been calculated by reference to Stockport MBC Policy ES02: Recycling &
Refuse Collection & Recycling and Refuse Collection Services – a Design Guide for Developers
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12. External storage and amenity space
Garage and front garden space for bicycle
155 Bicycle Parking spaces (1.0/dwelling). Room in front garden and/or garages
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