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Church Fields
Boston Spa, West Yorkshire
The scheme's character reflects the historic vernacular and use of materials. It's layout is organised into local character zones that underpin the structure of the town.
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
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into the neighbourhood
Opportunities & Constraints: Development Framework
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Ordinance Survey Map
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Application Boundary
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Masterplan
Within the proposed layout, there is a clear hierarchy of circulation. The predominant form is of simple direct routes aligned north-south. Within the layout, pedestrian movement has been made a priority, and as such the historic pattern imposed has been adapted to integrate the different development land parcels around each north south route.
Following comments made at the pre-consultation stage, the layout has been amended to reduce the number of east-west linkages and to decrease their visual presence through the use of staggered entrance points and screening the built form to maintain a north-south emphasis. However they have not been removed entirely, as east-west linkages are essential to generate good community connections and to ensure a safe highway network with internal loops to minimise areas where refuse or large vehicles need to reverse to turn around.
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Landscape Character Analysis
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1. Connections
Site Analysis
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1. Connections
Sketch Layout
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1. Connections
High Street Views
Entrances should be located in a logical relationship to the accessible routes that serve it. Consideration should be given to signage, lighting, contrast etc. Where security is required to prevent unwanted access, means of access should be located in a position suitable to all users.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
High Street views
Entrances should be located in a logical relationship to the accessible routes that serve it. Consideration should be given to signage, lighting, contrast etc. Where security is required to prevent unwanted access, means of access should be located in a position suitable to all users.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Elevation to Shire road
Entrances should be located in a logical relationship to the accessible routes that serve it. Consideration should be given to signage, lighting, contrast etc. Where security is required to prevent unwanted access, means of access should be located in a position suitable to all users.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Oxclose lane sketch
Entrances should be located in a logical relationship to the accessible routes that serve it. Consideration should be given to signage, lighting, contrast etc. Where security is required to prevent unwanted access, means of access should be located in a position suitable to all users.
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Local Amenities
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2. Facilities and services
Local Amenities
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2. Facilities and services
Facilities
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2. Facilities and services
The principles of an inclusive environment will be:
• Easily used by as many people as possible without undue effort, special treatment or separation.
• Able to offer people the freedom to choose
how they access and allow them to participate equally in all, activities it may host.
• Able to embrace diversity and difference, to be safe, legible and of high quality.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Urban Grain
The development site is located off High Street, which is the principal shopping street in Boston Spa. The site is within 800m of a number of essential services and facilities including schools and shopping facilities. The development site has close proximity to the local village centre will therefore have a positive impact on the vitality and viability of the centre through additional support for local shops and services. In terms of public transport accessibility, the site is located within 800m of a Bus Stop on a strategic Bus Corridor.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Transport services
The development site is located off High Street, which is the principal shopping street in Boston Spa. The site is within 800m of a number of essential services and facilities including schools and shopping facilities. The development site has close proximity to the local village centre will therefore have a positive impact on the vitality and viability of the centre through additional support for local shops and services. In terms of public transport accessibility, the site is located within 800m of a Bus Stop on a strategic Bus Corridor.
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into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Key Views
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3. Public transport
Orientation
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3. Public transport
Green links
Green links
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4. Meeting local housing requirements
Affordable Housing
As the layout opposite identifies, a provision of affordable housing will be provided as part of this development. Given the number of units accomodated for within the development, 51 affordable units are identified. The units proposed are designed to be spread across the development site.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
4. Meeting local housing requirements
Integration of housing
As the layout opposite identifies, a provision of affordable housing will be provided as part of this development. Given the number of units accomodated for within the development, 51 affordable units are identified. The units proposed are designed to be spread across the development site.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The built form itself was expressed with an overall unity of character that reflected the historic vernacular and use of materials, but also in its relationship with the layout and local character zones that underpin the structure of the town. The built form also introduced subtle elements of individuality to successfully integrate this development into the eclectic fabric of Boston Spa, generating appropriate micro-character areas throughout the scheme.
Overall, the design approach applied to both schemes reflected the characteristic way in which the town had, and is still continuing to develop. Parcel by parcel, street by street, house by house.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The built form itself was expressed with an overall unity of character that reflected the historic vernacular and use of materials, but also in its relationship with the layout and local character zones that underpin the structure of the town. The built form also introduced subtle elements of individuality to successfully integrate this development into the eclectic fabric of Boston Spa, generating appropriate micro-character areas throughout the scheme.
Overall, the design approach applied to both schemes reflected the characteristic way in which the town had, and is still continuing to develop. Parcel by parcel, street by street, house by house.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The built form itself was expressed with an overall unity of character that reflected the historic vernacular and use of materials, but also in its relationship with the layout and local character zones that underpin the structure of the town. The built form also introduced subtle elements of individuality to successfully integrate this development into the eclectic fabric of Boston Spa, generating appropriate micro-character areas throughout the scheme.
Overall, the design approach applied to both schemes reflected the characteristic way in which the town had, and is still continuing to develop. Parcel by parcel, street by street, house by house.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Local influences
The built form itself was expressed with an overall unity of character that reflected the historic vernacular and use of materials, but also in its relationship with the layout and local character zones that underpin the structure of the town. The built form also introduced subtle elements of individuality to successfully integrate this development into the eclectic fabric of Boston Spa, generating appropriate micro-character areas throughout the scheme.
Overall, the design approach applied to both schemes reflected the characteristic way in which the town had, and is still continuing to develop. Parcel by parcel, street by street, house by house.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Materials and boundary treatments plan
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5. Character
Materials fascades
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5. Character
Materials fascades
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5. Character
Materials fascades
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5. Character
High quality paved parking courts
Creating a Place
5. Character
Materials fascades
Creating a Place
5. Character
Materials fascades
Creating a Place
5. Character
Materials fascades
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5. Character
Landscape Plan
Retained trees and protected views
Creating a Place
5. Character
Landscape example
Retained trees and protected views
Creating a Place
5. Character
Sandstone Boundary walls
The approach to hard landscaping includes mid height sandstone boundary walls, black metal railings and paved parking courts.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Paved parking court
The approach to hard landscaping includes mid height sandstone boundary walls, black metal railings and paved parking courts.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Low railings around defensible spaces
The approach to hard landscaping includes mid height sandstone boundary walls, black metal railings and paved parking courts.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Sandstone Boundary walls
The approach to hard landscaping includes mid height sandstone boundary walls, black metal railings and paved parking courts.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Views towards proposed Village green
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Views towards proposed Village green
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
View towards existing church
There are no existing structures on site, however the development responds to it's context by providing views towards the existing church.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
There are no existing structures on site, however the development responds to it's context by providing views towards the existing church.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
View towards old refractory
There are no existing structures on site, however the development responds to it's context by providing views towards the existing church.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Old refractory in section
There are no existing structures on site, however the development responds to it's context by providing views towards the existing church.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Exisiting trees
Existing trees bordering the site are retained. New trees are also part of the developments landscape plan including a row marking the entrance of the site.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Existing trees bordering the site are retained. New trees are also part of the developments landscape plan including a row marking the entrance of the site.
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Road Hierarchy Layout
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Roads and homes
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Roads and homes
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Views of open space
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Views of open space
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Site Layout Navigation
The site consists of 3 Ha of public open space that not only creates separation between the riverside and the church and allows the existing trees around the site to be retained but also retains views across the site of the mature river bank trees and the Church on High Street.
This 3 Ha creates areas of both formal and informal open space that have been detail designed to incorporate a series of footpath connections to existing facilities.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Landmark views
The site consists of 3 Ha of public open space that not only creates separation between the riverside and the church and allows the existing trees around the site to be retained but also retains views across the site of the mature river bank trees and the Church on High Street.
This 3 Ha creates areas of both formal and informal open space that have been detail designed to incorporate a series of footpath connections to existing facilities.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Site Layout
The site consists of 3 Ha of public open space that not only creates separation between the riverside and the church and allows the existing trees around the site to be retained but also retains views across the site of the mature river bank trees and the Church on High Street.
This 3 Ha creates areas of both formal and informal open space that have been detail designed to incorporate a series of footpath connections to existing facilities.
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Views toward church
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Views from entrance
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Views from entrance
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9. Streets for all
Sharp corners and Junctions keep car speeds down
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9. Streets for all
Landscaping and shared space
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9. Streets for all
Minimal level changes
Tthe topography and ground levels are 1 to 1.5 m lower than levels along the High Street, and with the retained hedgerow along the High Street frontage. The design maintains the linear north-south alignment of the built form on this site.
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9. Streets for all
Low kerbs
Tthe topography and ground levels are 1 to 1.5 m lower than levels along the High Street, and with the retained hedgerow along the High Street frontage. The design maintains the linear north-south alignment of the built form on this site.
Street & Home
9. Streets for all
Street view showing windows onto streets
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9. Streets for all
Street view showing windows onto streets
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9. Streets for all
Street view showing windows onto streets
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9. Streets for all
View showing windows onto walkways
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9. Streets for all
Parking courtyard
The proposed design and layout of the car park has been refined. Cars are to be parked outside the line of sight from “The Old Rectory” to the north of the church spire. There are 45 spaces proposed following discussions between the Highway Consultants WSP and Leeds City Council. A low level bund is proposed to remove the car park surfacing from sight within the open space.
This design solution works with the topography and ground levels, which are 1 to 1.5 m lower than levels along the High Street, and wth the retained hedgerow along the High Street frontage. The proposed solution does not hide parked cars totally when viewed from within the open space, but it does from views along the High Street. In addition, this design does not sub divide the openness and visual permeability from the High Street to the River Wharfe which we believe to be of paramount importance. The design also maintains the linear north-south alignment of the built form on this site.
Street & Home
9. Streets for all
Parking courtyard
The proposed design and layout of the car park has been refined. Cars are to be parked outside the line of sight from “The Old Rectory” to the north of the church spire. There are 45 spaces proposed following discussions between the Highway Consultants WSP and Leeds City Council. A low level bund is proposed to remove the car park surfacing from sight within the open space.
This design solution works with the topography and ground levels, which are 1 to 1.5 m lower than levels along the High Street, and wth the retained hedgerow along the High Street frontage. The proposed solution does not hide parked cars totally when viewed from within the open space, but it does from views along the High Street. In addition, this design does not sub divide the openness and visual permeability from the High Street to the River Wharfe which we believe to be of paramount importance. The design also maintains the linear north-south alignment of the built form on this site.
Street & Home
10. Car parking
On plot parking
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10. Car parking
Rear parking court out of the sightline of the Old rectory
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11. Public and private spaces
View of proposed Village green
The site consists of 3 Ha of public open space that not only creates
separation between the riverside and the church and allows the existing trees around the site to be retained but also retains views across the site of the mature river bank trees and the Church on High Street. This 3 Ha creates areas of both formal and informal open space that have been detail designed to incorporate a series of footpath connections to existing facilities, including a memorial park overlooked by housing on 3 sides.
Street & Home
11. Public and private spaces
View of proposed open space
The site consists of 3 Ha of public open space that not only creates
separation between the riverside and the church and allows the existing trees around the site to be retained but also retains views across the site of the mature river bank trees and the Church on High Street. This 3 Ha creates areas of both formal and informal open space that have been detail designed to incorporate a series of footpath connections to existing facilities, including a memorial park overlooked by housing on 3 sides.
Street & Home
11. Public and private spaces
Footpaths
The site consists of 3 Ha of public open space that not only creates
separation between the riverside and the church and allows the existing trees around the site to be retained but also retains views across the site of the mature river bank trees and the Church on High Street. This 3 Ha creates areas of both formal and informal open space that have been detail designed to incorporate a series of footpath connections to existing facilities, including a memorial park overlooked by housing on 3 sides.
Street & Home
11. Public and private spaces
Hedges
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11. Public and private spaces
Fencing
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11. Public and private spaces
Fencing
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11. Public and private spaces
Sandstone boundary walls
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12. External storage and amenity space
Bins placed within defensible space
Bins placed within defensible space in garden
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12. External storage and amenity space
Storage for cycles, garden furniture etc provided within garages.
Storage for cycles, garden furniture etc provided within garages.
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