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Characterful new homes located within the popular Leicestershire village of Ibstock. Located in The National Forest, Bakers Croft is the perfect blend of town and country living.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Creating a Place
5. Character
6. Working with the site and context
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10. Car parking
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Opportunities & Constraints: Development Framework
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Ordinance Survey Map
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
Aerial view of Ibstock
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Site plan
The development knits into the wider neighbourhood through the inclusion of a series of additional pedestrian and cycle links to the main access
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Site plan
The development knits into the wider neighbourhood through the inclusion of a series of additional pedestrian and cycle links to the main access
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Aerial view
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Site Plan
The entrance of the scheme is located on Ravenstone road.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Local Facilities Plan
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Vehicular moment
There will primary access roads with dedicated footways alongside and footpaths separated where possible and included within the green infrastructure. Connections will be made with the existing Public Footpath which runs north/south along the east boundary of the Site from Flats Close to Blackberry Lane.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Pedestrian movement plan
There will primary access roads with dedicated footways alongside and footpaths separated where possible and included within the green infrastructure. Connections will be made with the existing Public Footpath which runs north/south along the east boundary of the Site from Flats Close to Blackberry Lane.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Proximity to public transport
Bus services 15 and 159 connect Ibstock centre with Coalville centre. Bus stops are located within some 1.5km walking distance to the south of the Site as shown on the Local Facilities Plan.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Landscape plan
The conceptual masterplan will deliver a sensitive and appropriate design response to ensure the development relates to, and enhances, this north edge of Ibstock. This is achieved by retaining and improving the structure of Ravenstone Road hedgerow with new planting where required and introducing a landscape area with native tree planting to the north.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Car parking layout
Due to the relatively low density of the site, car parking will generally be provided on plot to avoid the use of larger parking courts. Parking areas will also be provided in accordance with relevant local design standards and advice contained within Manual for Streets. We therefore believe the building layout will take priority over the roads and car parking, so that highways do not dominate.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
4. Meeting local housing requirements
Storey Height plan
To the south of the Site is a mainly residential area comprising housing of different periods. Chandlers Croft and Flats Close adjoining the south boundary of the Site and comprise a more recent housing development of detached and attached 2 and 3 storey houses.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
4. Meeting local housing requirements
Affordable Homes (grey)
To the south of the Site is a mainly residential area comprising housing of different periods. Chandlers Croft and Flats Close adjoining the south boundary of the Site and comprise a more recent housing development of detached and attached 2 and 3 storey houses.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Landscape plan
The Site is located on the northern edge of Ibstock where the North West Leicestershire Settlement Fringe Assessment states the area does not have a rural or tranquil character. The traditional form of development in the area comprises built development on the higher ground with open areas in the valleys. The proposed development will follow this form.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Housing typologies
The Site is located on the northern edge of Ibstock where the North West Leicestershire Settlement Fringe Assessment states the area does not have a rural or tranquil character. The traditional form of development in the area comprises built development on the higher ground with open areas in the valleys. The proposed development will follow this form.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Housing echos local character
Creating a Place
5. Character
Housing echos local character
Creating a Place
5. Character
Surrounding housing
Creating a Place
5. Character
Bonded gravel walkways
Creating a Place
5. Character
Render and local brick
Creating a Place
5. Character
Bonded gravel walkways
Creating a Place
5. Character
Render and local brick
Creating a Place
5. Character
Soft landscaping Plan
The Site is located on the northern edge of Ibstock where the North West Leicestershire Settlement Fringe Assessment states the area does not have a rural or tranquil character. The traditional form of development in the area comprises built development on the higher ground with open areas in the valleys. The proposed development will follow this form.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Soft landscaping example
The Site is located on the northern edge of Ibstock where the North West Leicestershire Settlement Fringe Assessment states the area does not have a rural or tranquil character. The traditional form of development in the area comprises built development on the higher ground with open areas in the valleys. The proposed development will follow this form.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Fencing
he Site is located on the northern edge of Ibstock where the North West Leicestershire Settlement Fringe Assessment states the area does not have a rural or tranquil character. The traditional form of development in the area comprises built development on the higher ground with open areas in the valleys. The proposed development will follow this form.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Brick walls and paving changes
he Site is located on the northern edge of Ibstock where the North West Leicestershire Settlement Fringe Assessment states the area does not have a rural or tranquil character. The traditional form of development in the area comprises built development on the higher ground with open areas in the valleys. The proposed development will follow this form.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Red drives and black footpaths
he Site is located on the northern edge of Ibstock where the North West Leicestershire Settlement Fringe Assessment states the area does not have a rural or tranquil character. The traditional form of development in the area comprises built development on the higher ground with open areas in the valleys. The proposed development will follow this form.
Creating a Place
5. Character
High quality paved driveways
he Site is located on the northern edge of Ibstock where the North West Leicestershire Settlement Fringe Assessment states the area does not have a rural or tranquil character. The traditional form of development in the area comprises built development on the higher ground with open areas in the valleys. The proposed development will follow this form.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Elevation showing streetscape
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Elevation showing streetscape
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Greenfield site: No existing structures except former barn
There are no existing structures as the development is on a greenfield site.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Existing trees bordering site are retained
Existing trees and Hedgerows are retained where possible, creating a natural site boundary.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Old growth trees retained
Existing trees and Hedgerows are retained where possible, creating a natural site boundary.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Exisiting tree retention (grey)
Existing trees and Hedgerows are retained where possible, creating a natural site boundary.
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Arrangement of Homes in relation to road bend
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Arrangement of Homes in relation to street
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Arrangement of Homes in relation to road network
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Street facing elevation
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Corner building fenestration
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Corner building fenestration
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Constraints and Opportunities plan
The site is located at an edge of settlement location in the open countryside. It is visible from the open countryside to the north and east of the site. Development at the site is sympathetic to the sites visual context and the existing planting and vegetation are retained and enhanced in order to minimise the visual impact on the surrounding context.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Different character areas are defined within the site plan as well as the central public space and play area
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9. Streets for all
Road bends is arranged to make motorists more cautious
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9. Streets for all
Pedestrian Movement
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9. Streets for all
Vehicular Movement
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9. Streets for all
Landscaping features are arranged to make motorists more cautious
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9. Streets for all
Level Changes minimal.
Alleyways and paths to the rear of buildings are to be avoided where possible but where these are to be provided then appropriate lighting and landscaping will be prepared as reserved matters.
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9. Streets for all
Level Changes range
Alleyways and paths to the rear of buildings are to be avoided where possible but where these are to be provided then appropriate lighting and landscaping will be prepared as reserved matters.
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9. Streets for all
Low kerbs
Alleyways and paths to the rear of buildings are to be avoided where possible but where these are to be provided then appropriate lighting and landscaping will be prepared as reserved matters.
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9. Streets for all
Ramps at carraigeways
Alleyways and paths to the rear of buildings are to be avoided where possible but where these are to be provided then appropriate lighting and landscaping will be prepared as reserved matters.
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9. Streets for all
Elevations face street to increase surveillance
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9. Streets for all
Elevations face street to increase surveillance
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9. Streets for all
Elevations face street to increase surveillance
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9. Streets for all
Elevations face street to increase surveillance
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9. Streets for all
On plot parking and garages, 2 spaces per dwelling is standard.
This scheme has been designed so that buildings take precedence within the street scene over the presence of car parking to be set back behind the building line where possible.The road layout has been designed to allow the incorporation of variations in widths and alignments throughout the scheme in order to reduce the engineered
feel of the highways network and to create a more attractive residential environment.
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9. Streets for all
On plot parking and garages, 2 spaces per dwelling is standard.
This scheme has been designed so that buildings take precedence within the street scene over the presence of car parking to be set back behind the building line where possible.The road layout has been designed to allow the incorporation of variations in widths and alignments throughout the scheme in order to reduce the engineered
feel of the highways network and to create a more attractive residential environment.
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10. Car parking
Garage and carraigeway view
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10. Car parking
On plot parking
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10. Car parking
Carraigeway
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11. Public and private spaces
Public open green space
Areas of public open space have been carefully located throughout the site to provide a connected green network. There are a variety of green spaces including play areas, open amenity space, areas of new planting and greenways.
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11. Public and private spaces
Houses overlooking green space
Areas of public open space have been carefully located throughout the site to provide a connected green network. There are a variety of green spaces including play areas, open amenity space, areas of new planting and greenways.
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11. Public and private spaces
Housing with views to openspace
Areas of public open space have been carefully located throughout the site to provide a connected green network. There are a variety of green spaces including play areas, open amenity space, areas of new planting and greenways.
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11. Public and private spaces
Privacy strips provide homes with defensible space
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11. Public and private spaces
Fences / Boundaries front gardens
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11. Public and private spaces
Brick walls dividing back gardens
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11. Public and private spaces
Brick walls dividing back gardens
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12. External storage and amenity space
Metal roll top railings provide defensible space
A variety of boundary treatments will be used in order to refl ect the chosen architecturally styling found within the village. Key aspects may include brick walls, metal roll-top railings and to the rear and sides of properties close-boarded fencing.
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12. External storage and amenity space
Garages
A variety of boundary treatments will be used in order to refl ect the chosen architecturally styling found within the village. Key aspects may include brick walls, metal roll-top railings and to the rear and sides of properties close-boarded fencing.
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12. External storage and amenity space
Cycle storage within garages
Storage for larger items such as lawnmowers, cycles etc can be stored in the garages.
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