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Former Springfield School Site
Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne
Barratt Homes
308 new homes
IDPartnership
Available to move 2016
The masterplan proposals for the site have built on the initial concept to deliver a sustainable community of 263 private homes, 31 affordable bungalows and houses and a 14 unit Supported Housing Unit.
The key design and development requirements for the site have been met to include: A range of two, three and four bedroom family homes; 31 new affordable homes will be provided (21 bungalows and 10 two bed houses); A 14 apartment supported housing unit has been provided in the first phase of the development; An apartment block of three storeys has been provided at the Sunnyway/Blakelaw Road Junction to provide a strong corner development.
The site layout has been fully integrated into the surroundings having due regard to the council’s minimum privacy distance standards. All parking is provided in curtilage and good sized front and rear gardens are provided. The layout retains as many of the identified trees as possible. As part of the landscape proposals the open space to the north of the site has been retained to provide linkage to Blakelaw Park. An east/west pedestrian access will connect through the site providing an alternative route to the park.
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
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5. Character
6. Working with the site and context
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10. Car parking
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into the neighbourhood
Site Analysis Diagrams
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Site Location Plan
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Aerial Map showing site and context
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Movement Diagram
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into the neighbourhood
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Aerial Plan showing Site and Surrounding Residential Developments
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Artist visualisation showing gateway entrance from Blakelaw Road at the north of the site
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Massing Model showing gateway entrance from Blakelaw Road at the north of the site
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Diagram showing local facilities near the site
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Diagram showing pedestrian links out of the site to local facilities
The layout provides links with existing footpaths and encourages the use of local facilities without the need to use vehicular transport.
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Aerial Map showing site, context and nearest bus stops
The site, surrounded by residential development, sits within the suburb of Blakelaw, 4 kilometres north west of Newcastle city centre. The nearest bus stops are located on A167 Ponteland Road, 75 metres from the edge of the site.
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into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Indicative Massing Model showing pedestrian route through landscaped public open space to the south of the site
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into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Plan showing key pedestrian routes through the site
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into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Indicative Massing Model showing landscaped public open space adjacent to Blakelaw Road at the north of the site
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into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Extracts from Interim Travel Plan: Bus Route Details
An Interim Travel Plan has been produced for the proposals, in which it is stated that "Barratt Homes are committed to the principles of sustainable development, and seek to influence the travel choices of residents on site with the implementation of a Full TP. This Interim TP sets out the principles and range of measures which are likely to form part of the final plan. In accordance with local and national policies to protect and enhance the environment, and to encourage sustainable development and travel patterns, the report reviews the current situation in the vicinity of the development site and proposes measures to encourage accessibility via a choice of transport modes."
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into the neighbourhood
4. Meeting local housing requirements
Accommodation Mix Diagram
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5. Character
Character Areas Plan
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5. Character
Local Character Survey (1 of 2)
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5. Character
Local Character Survey (2 of 2)
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5. Character
Materials Plan
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5. Character
Soft Landscaping at North and South areas of Public Open Space
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5. Character
Example of Hard Landscaping
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6. Working with the site and context
Existing trees and entrance road at the north of the site are retained to create a gateway entrance
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Pedestrian access at south-west of site exploiting existing axis and views
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Existing trees and entrance road at the north of the site are retained to create a gateway entrance
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Plan showing existing trees to be retained
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Movement Diagram
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Example of Double-Aspect Corner-Turner Unit
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8. Easy to find your way around
Spatial Syntax Plan
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8. Easy to find your way around
Wayfinding & Study Areas
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9. Streets for all
Plan showing measures for slowing vehicle speeds
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9. Streets for all
Streetscene Elevations show that streets are designed to encourage passive surveillance
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9. Streets for all
Parking Plan
For a development of 294 units, there are 517 car parking spaces. This comprises of: 25 garages, 21 integrals, 431 spaces and 40 visitor spaces.
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10. Car parking
Parking Strategy
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11. Public and private spaces
North and South areas of Public Open Space
The proposed development includes complementary public open spaces which do not repeat the facilities already present in the nearby Blakelaw Park (a large public park with very large mown grass areas for informal ball games as well as 6 grass sports pitches). While the proposed open spaces will be simple and informal, they are proposed to include additional enhancements such as footpath routes. Subtle features such as gentle earth mounding, timber post and log features and natural stone boulders set into soft landscape areas will be included to provide opportunities for natural play and imaginative play.
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11. Public and private spaces
Boundary Treatment Plan
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12. External storage and amenity space
Bin storage will be on plot with an adequate and hard landscaped route from any side or rear storage areas to the street
Due to the nature of this housing scheme, all external storage and amenity space will be provided on plot. All refuse collections will be from adoptable highways.
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12. External storage and amenity space
Massing Model showing gateway entrance from Blakelaw Road at the north of the site
Due to the nature of this housing scheme, all external storage and amenity space will be provided on plot. All refuse collections will be from adoptable highways.
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12. External storage and amenity space
Drawings of Bin and Cycle Store for Apartments
Safe provision will be made for cycles for the affordable homes within cycle sheds.
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