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This Development Brief outlines howproposal site H9 of Derby City Council'sadopted Local Plan (LP) and forthcomingLocal Development Framework (LDF) shouldbe developed as part of a sustainable masterplanning process.
The document explains Derby City Council'svision for the comprehensive and sustainabledevelopment of the site in order to assistdevelopers in the submission of appropriatehigh quality proposals that will achieve goodintegration of development into the RykneldRoad area. The Development Brief isintended to protect important features of theenvironment, and be sensitive to the existingcommunities. The brief intends to:
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The Development Brief will support policiescontained within the adopted LP andemerging policies within the LDF.
The brief has been developed through aformal public consultation process, internaland external consultants/officers surveys,and formal assessments. The documentand concept master plan have also been thesubject of a formal Sustainability Appraisal(SA), with appropriate amendments andchanges being undertaken before finalconsultation. This process has enabled thedocument to have the appropriatecompliance with sustainability requirementsat a Local, Regional and National policy level.
The document forms part of the LDF and isa material consideration in the determinationof planning applications at the H9 sites.
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Policy H9 of the adopted LP identified 33.3hectares of land on either side of RykneldRoad as being suitable for new housing andsupporting facilities. The site has beenallocated to provide in the region of 980 newhomes. Further, the local plan also identifiesthat business uses will be provided on about2.4 hectares of the land and that 1.4hectares will be needed for a new primaryschool. Additional community and shoppingfacilities will also be required to support thenew residents. Derby City Council'sobjectives for the site include:
Provide a starting point fordiscussions and negotiations withdevelopersEvolve a shared vision andpromote high standards ofplanning and urban designEnsure the developmentproposals submitted are inaccordance with local, regionaland national planning policiesReduce time delay to theplanning process due to conflictsof concepts or requirements
A comprehensive mixed usescheme which complements theexisting residential areasA range of housing typesproviding opportunities forgenerations to remain locallyEnhancement of the existingnatural qualities of the site for thebenefit of wildlife, the environmentand the wider communityProvision of affordable housing tomeet local needsRetention and improvement ofkey landscape featuresProvision of additional facilities forboth new and existing membersof the communityIntegration of a strong pedestrian/cycle based circulation system toencourage a more sustainableenvironment with links to the citywide networkIncorporation of high qualityurban design principles to ensurelocal distinctiveness, characterand legibilityIntroduction of measures tomitigate the impact of additionaltrafficProvision of measures to promotehighway safety
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"To create a high quality, sustainableenvironment that is safe, vibrant and diverse, which conserves and enhances locallysignificant features and incorporates theminto a framework of green routes and spacesthat enhance residential amenity for new andexisting residents and help to connect thecommunity and strengthen local character".
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The site comprises two areas of land, one tothe south east of and one to the north westof Rykneld Road on the south western fringeof Derby. The site lies to the east of the A38,with the A38 abutting the north western sitearea. Rykneld Road has a junction with theA38 just to the south west of the site. Theexternal boundaries of the site form the localauthority boundary and South DerbyshireDistrict lies to the south and west of the sites.
The site comprises primarily previouslyundeveloped land and at present appears asrough grassland, grazing and untendedfarmland. There are a number of hedgerowswithin the site, and some sporadic maturetrees. Along Rykneld Road, the frontage isprimarily formed by a linear pattern ofresidential development of detached andsemi-detached dwellings that have spreadout from the main urban area. The main gapin this line of development to the north is onthe western side at the junction withBurghley Way. To the north east of both sides,the edge of Derby has expanded with newerresidential development of 5 to 10 years old.
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To the north of the eastern side of the site isa recently constructed housing estate,approximately five years old, which isaccessed from Hollybrook Way. Much of theadjoining boundary is the estate'sneighbourhood centre comprising a pub, adoctor's surgery, a church, a children's daynursery, a community centre and a parade oflocal shops. A line of trees and hedgerows
forms this boundary and an undevelopedarea of rough grass lies between the churchand the doctor's surgery. Within the siteindividual fields rise gently up to the centre ofthe site to the rear of a number of largedetached dwellings fronting the main road.At the southern end of the site is a farm anda hotel accessed from the main road. Thisside of the site is relatively flat although itdoes slope downwards from west to east onthe north eastern side.
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The north western part of the site is similar incharacter, with residential developmentforming most of the edge to the northern,eastern and southern boundaries. To thenorth of the site is a housing estate which isabout 10-15 years old and is accessed fromHaven Baulk Lane. Within the estate are twoopen areas abutting the site, the first being atthe end of Castleshaw Drive, the second offPendleside Way.
At the western end of the existing estate andaccessed between 100 and 102 HavenBaulk Lane is a recreation ground withfootball pitch and play area. At this point andto the east of the site overall, the A38 formsa solid boundary to the site with a steepembankment. A route from Haven BaulkLane forms one of the protected accesspoints into the allocated site. South of therecreation ground a tree lined ditch leads intothe allocated site and a semi-naturalised sitecontaining a number of mature trees. Thisside of the site slopes downwards fromsouth to north, the southern corner being thehighest point. A public footpath runsdiagonally across the site from RykneldRoad, which then runs parallel with the A38to Haven Baulk Lane.
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EXTENT OF EXISTINGNEIGHBOURHOOD CENTREON HOLLYBROOK WAY:1 - HOLLYBROOK TAVERN
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To the north east of the site, towards thecentre of Derby, the area is primarilysuburban residential with associatedcommunity and leisure uses. This includesthe Nuffield Hospital and an adjacent schoolto the north. Further to the north of thewestern side of Rykneld Road is anotherschool, golf course and recreational area. Tothe south the land comprises open farmlandbeyond the urban area. Immediately to thesouth west the character is dominated bythe A38 junction.
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The main transport routes around the site arethe main Rykneld Road dividing the twosides of the site and leading to the A38junction, and Haven Baulk Lane just beyondthe northern part of the western site runningup to Mickleover. An estate road leads froma roundabout into the Heatherton estate.There are bus stops located on RykneldRoad to the south near Rykneld Way andalso further north. There are also bus stopson Hollybrook Way.
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The main constraint to the comprehensivedevelopment of this site is the split of theland between east and west of RykneldRoad. The two sides cannot be directlyphysically linked so the secure and easymovement of people from one side ofRykneld Road to the other will be a priority inany development proposals. Traffic calmingmeasures, defined and clear pedestriancrossing points, surface treatments and alower speed limit along Rykneld Road arelikely to be required to aid movementbetween the western and eastern sides ofthe site. Despite this constraint theopportunity exists to visibly link the two sidestogether. This could be achieved by usingarchitectural features, materials orlandscaping as design cues that connectboth sides.
On the north western side of Rykneld Road,the existing residential development forms aboundary between Rykneld Road and thesite. On this particular edge only the link viaBurghley Way and a footpath that runsparallel to the north provides access fromthis edge. These are the most appropriateaccess points into the western side of thesite.
Secure and short links from the developmentto the existing bus stops on Rykneld Roadand Hollybrook Way will be included.
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The main advantage of this side of the site isits proximity to the existing neighbourhood
centre on Hollybrook Way. New localfacilities will need to be located here toconsolidate the existing centre and serveboth new and existing residents. Forexample the provision of a larger food storemay help to decrease the number of carjourneys made to major supermarkets in thearea and by the provision of improvedcomprehensive pedestrian linkagesencourage those on the western fringes towalk/cycle rather than use motor vehicles.There are also opportunities to improve onexisting facilities. For example, there ispotential to extend the Medical Centre.
Provision of an area of mixed uses within theneighbourhood centre extension will beessential to help create an environment thatis populated 24 hours a day, aiding security,vibrancy and viability of the neighbourhoodarea. The business uses and school will belocated close to the neighbourhood centreto encourage more sustainable movementsand provide a major hub of activity to theoverall development scheme. Centralisedfocus will assist in the management of trafficand bus services. Non-motorisedmovements will be focused on this hub toensure high activity routes for pedestriansand cyclists along with well used routes toschool.
The area between the church and thedoctor's surgery is a point of access to thisside of the site, crossing the easternboundary. The vegetation runs almost thewhole length of this boundary, which hasresidential development backing on to it.
This boundary, along with the boundary thatruns around the large detached dwellingsfronting Rykneld Road, will need to betreated carefully to respect the amenity ofexisting residents.
The southern boundary will also need to betreated in a way that reduces the impact ofthe built development. Other notablelandscape features within the site that mustbe protected include a strip of maturehedgerows and large trees that rundiagonally through the eastern half of thesite. There is potential to enhance this stripof planting and incorporate it into the design.There are also some large trees along theRykneld Road frontage that are worthy ofretention.
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This side of the site, as well as beingseparated from Rykneld Road itself, issurrounded by the rear of residentialdevelopment on most sides. Similarly to theeastern side, these boundaries will need tobe treated carefully.
In the northern corner the boundary runsalong the side of the existing recreationground. There is an opportunity here tocreate access to this facility for newresidents. Also any development built in thiscorner can overlook the open space, makingit safer for users.
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The western boundary is formed by the A38and is probably the biggest constraint on thisside of the site. At the northern end near therecreation ground it is raised approximately 8metres above the site while at the southernend it drops 4 metres below the level of thesite. Noise and pollution from this road willneed to be managed carefully in anyproposal. Appropriate mitigation couldinclude additional planting, bunding, noisefences or the provision of a green corridorbetween the road and development.
The main access point to this side of the sitewill be from Burghley Way. This road willhandle the majority of traffic entering andleaving the development although there is anopportunity to have a minor access pointcoming from Castleshaw Drive.
Most of the notable landscape features onthis side are in the northern half. Inparticular, there is a triangular shaped copseof trees that is worthy of retention.Spreading from this copse and runningparallel with the northern boundary is a thickband of planting also worthy of retention.There is also potential to utilise the existinghedgerows on the site and incorporate theminto the design. The public right of way thatcrosses this site seems to be well used, butaccess does not necessarily follow theformal route.
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Having regard to their present status, thefollowing policies and documents should beconsidered in the development of planningproposals for site H9. While this list is notexhaustive it identifies the key issues andpolicy structures that will be considered bythe authority in determining any planningapplications for development of the site.
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Regional Spatial Strategy for the EastMidlands (RSS8) 2005
Regional Spatial Strategy for the EastMidlands (RSS8) 2006 (Draft)
Derby and Derbyshire Joint Structure Plan 2001
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Derby City Local Development Scheme2004-2007
The Local Development Scheme (LDS)describes what the Council is going to do toprepare new and revised planning policy2004-2007. The preparation of a LDS is arequirement of the Planning and CompulsoryPurchase Act 2004. The LDS required theCouncil to prepare this Development Brief forthe Heatherton Phase 2 site as aSupplementary Planning Document (SPD)that will amplify the "saved" Local PlanPolicies. Once adopted, it will be used toassess planning applications fordevelopment on the site. The LocalDevelopment Framework also programmesthe preparation of city wide design guidancein 2007/2008 which will expand upon qualitydesign and low carbon development.
Local Plan Allocation
The existing Local Plan covers the period2002-2011 and was adopted in January2006 although all policies in the plan will be"saved" until it is gradually replaced by a newCore Strategy, Proposals Map DevelopmentPlan Document (DPD), and Sites for MoreSustainable Communities DPD as outlined inthe Local Development Scheme. This SPDcomplies with and enlarges on policies in theLocal Plan. Policy H9 of The Local Planallocates the site for residential developmentwith business development on about 2.4hectares. The policy includes a requirementfor the provision of a primary school andextended community facilities. There is
therefore a presumption in favour ofresidential development on this allocationprovided that it satisfies other plan policies.Key policy summaries are providedopposite.
The Local Plan is supplemented inSupplementary Planning Guidance andDerby City Council also produces guidanceand strategies which are relevant toproposed development. Guidanceparticularly relevant to the development ofthis site is:
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Rykneld Road, Littleover Planning Brief Affordable Housing Public Open Space Standards for
Housing Areas Air Quality and New Development
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City of Derby Design Note 8: NatureConservation and Development
Derby Nature Conservation Strategy Derby Greenprint
Delivering SustainableDevelopmentSupplement; Planning andClimate Change (Draft)Housing Industrial, CommercialDevelopment and Small FirmsPlanning for Town CentresNature ConservationLocal Development FrameworksTransportArchaeology and PlanningPlanning for Open Space, Sportand RecreationRenewable Energy (& WindEnergy and Planning )Planning and Pollution ControlPlanning and NoiseDevelopment and Flood Risk
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Housing Strategy 2002-2006
The 2002-2006 Derby City Housing Strategyobjectives are to improve choice and accessto affordable good quality housing. Thisdocument is intended to ensure thatdevelopment of the allocated Rykneld Roadsite contributes to this aim. The Strategyprioritises maximising investment to developaffordable housing across tenures to meetidentified housing need and ensureneighbourhood sustainability.
Black and Minority Ethnic Housing Strategy2005-2008
The 2005-2008 Black and Minority EthnicHousing Strategy seeks to ensure that inimproving choice and access to affordablegood quality housing, the social and culturalneeds of people from Black and MinorityEthic groups are addressed in newdevelopments.
Community Strategy 2003
The Derby Community Strategy 2003 '2020Vision' promotes sustainable developmentand the formation of a cohesive community.It prioritises healthy, safe and independentcommunities and a diverse, attractive andhealthy environment. The allocated housingsite at Heatherton is identified as one of thelocations for the development of asustainable new neighbourhood.
Policy No Title Detail
GD1 Social InclusionSeeks that wherever possible new developments meet the highest standards ofaccessibility and inclusion.
GD2 Protection of the Environment Seeks protection of the city's important natural and built environment.
GD3 Flood ProtectionSeeks that proposals do not increase flood risk and that, where appropriate, surfacewater runoff is managed using sustainable drainage principles.
GD4Design and the UrbanEnvironment
Promote high quality urban design that respects the urban grain of its surroundings.
GD5 AmenitySeek to ensure that new development provides and protects a reasonable level ofamenity.
GD7 Comprehensive Development Promotes a comprehensive approach to new development seeking greater integration ofland use and transport.
GD8 Infrastructure Requires the provision of appropriate infrastructure in association with new development.
H9 Rykneld Road, LittleoverAllocates 33.3 hectares of land on either side of Rykneld Road for residentialdevelopment and supporting facilities.
H11 Affordable Housing Requires new residential development to include a proportion of affordable housing.
H12 Lifetime HomesStates that the Council will negotiate a proportion of lifetime homes within new residentialdevelopments of 40+ dwellings.
H13 Residential Development Sets out basic criteria for new residential development.
S4 Proposed NeighbourhoodCentres
States that planning permission will be granted for an extension to the HeathertonNeighbourhood Centre to meet local needs.
E5 BiodiversitySeeks the retention of features of nature conservation interest, such as mature trees andhedgerows within new development.
E7 Protection of Habitats Requires proposals to minimise disturbance to protected species.
E8 Enhancing the NaturalEnvironment
Requires all Schemes to take into account the targets set by the Derbyshire LowlandBiodiversity Action Plan.
E9 TreesSeeks the protection and enhancement of trees or areas of woodland which contribute tothe amenity of an area.
E10 Renewable Energy Requires new development to have regard to reducing the net use of energy.E13 Recycling Facilities States that the Council will seek to ensure the adequate provision of recycling facilities.E17 Landscaping Schemes States that the Council will apply conditions requiring landscaping were necessary.E23 Design Promotes a high standard of design.E24 Community Safety Requires new development to provide a safe and secure environment.E27 Environmental Art Encourages the provision of environmental art in new developments.
L3Public Open SpaceRequirements in NewDevelopment
Sets out the Council's requirements for the provision of public open space in associationwith new development.
LE2 School Uses Requires the provision of a new 1.5 form entry primary school within the housing site.
T1 Transport Implication of NewDevelopment
Requires the provision of a Transport Assessment to identify and mitigate any adverseeffects of new development. Also requires a Travel Plan aimed at promoting moresustainable travel choices and reducing reliance on the car.
T4 Access, Parking and ServicingRequires new development to ensure safe and appropriate vehicular, pedestrian, cycleand public transport access.
T6 Provision for Pedestrians Promotes the provision of a safe and attractive environment for pedestrians.T7 Provision for Cyclists Promotes the provision of a safe and attractive environment for cyclists.
T8 Provision for Public TransportPromotes the increased use of bus, rail and other public transport services in associationwith new development.
T14 Public Rights of Way Seeks to protect public right of way unless alternative routes can be secured.
T15Protection of footways, cycleways and routes for horseriders
Seeks to protect and improve existing footways, cycleways and routes for horse riders.
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Proposals for the development of H9 will beof locally distinctive character, identity andvariety and should include character areasdefined by their location, density, style andlandscape treatment. Successful places areto be created, where high qualityarchitecture and attractive public spaces willgive a sense of local identity which will relateto and enhance the surrounding area ingeneral. The key pedestrian links through thesite will also be important routes, but will becharacterised by informal landscaping andemphasised by principles of safety andlegibility.
The character of the space within theneighbourhood centre hub will need toemphasise its importance as the heart of thecommunity. An urban square should becentred on this area which could beenclosed by a variety of uses to helpmaintain a busy but safe environment.
Proposals will need to respond to existinglandscape features, topography, views fromthe surrounding area and proximity to otherresidential areas in order to shape thecharacter of the scheme. Development canbe parcelled off by features in the existinglandscape. These areas will respect thehistoric and biodiversity value of the naturalfeatures and they help to define the localcharacter of the development. Opportunitiesfor integrating the natural features and thesites green infrastructure to enhance thepublic realm should be maximised. In similarrespects, any development that backs ontothe rear gardens of existing properties will
require careful siting and design in order toreduce the impact of existing residents'amenity.
Careful thought must be given to thecharacter of development lining the southernedge of the site, as this will have the greatestimpact on distant views. The southern endof the western site will need similarconsideration, being at the highest point onthe site. This area along with thedevelopment that runs along the northwestern side of the site will need to considerthe effects of the A38. The central areas arethe development parcels with fewestconstraints, these can therefore be thedensest areas of development.
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Although a mixture of areas is desirable, it isstill important to seamlessly connect themtogether so that the development reads asone place. This can be achieved by usingspaces as transitional zones when movingfrom one area to another.
Pedestrian routes can be broken up using aseries of connecting spaces whilst movingthrough different character areas. Thesespaces can take the form of informal openspaces, formal spaces with play areas orhard landscaped squares. A similar visuallanguage can also help different places relateto each other. A common use ofarchitecture, detailing or material use inbuildings is helpful whilst a continuing themewhen choosing signage, street furniture,surface materials and landscaping will alsoaid coherence.
The height of buildings and distancebetween them encloses spaces and routesand helps to define their character. Minorstreets laid out in an informal manner shouldhave a minimum height to width ratio of1:1½. Secondary roads will be between1:1½ and 1:2 with the main avenues being1:2. Smaller, local open spaces can have aheight to width ratio of 1:4. Heightcombined with strategically placed trees andplanting can also help to define and enclosespaces.
The urban square will be the most importantopen space in the development and willneed landscaping to help shape and encloseit. Routes and spaces throughout thedevelopment that are appropriately enclosedby frontages will be made safer. This mustbe considered carefully in order to provideadequate surveillance, especially near playareas.
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Quality of the Public Realm
Creating a sense of place is important in anynew development as it helps people to feelsafe and secure and encourages a feeling ofownership. The public spaces andconnections within the development shouldbe places that people want to use and beproud of. A well-designed development withsimple but careful integration of materials,street furniture, lighting, and signage needs tobe considered from the start. Attractive androbust planting schemes along with public artwill also enhance the streetscape. Thereshould be a variety of routes, spaces anduses to suit all ages that are also accessibleto elderly people and people with disabilities.
Spaces, where possible and appropriate,should be busy and vibrant. There is anopportunity to create not only an attractiveand pleasant urban square in the centre ofthe neighbourhood centre, but a space withactivity that is generated by a mix of uses.The use of this area can also be increased, byincorporating residential development.
Key public areas should be treated with highquality materials both externally on buildings
and underfoot to ensure a purpose andpermanence to the street scene along withthe generation of civic pride.
There is also an opportunity to enhance thequality of key spaces by specifying orcommissioning works of Public Art. Theintegration of artists' and craftspeoples' skills,vision and creative abilities in the creation ofnew spaces can enliven spaces and help tomake the development locally distinctive. Atleast one public art feature will beappropriately and sensitively located withinan area of the public realm.
Every effort will need to be made to ensurethat safety is designed into the developmentat Rykneld Road. A sense of place can onlybe achieved if people feel safe to movearound freely and live in a place where theirproperty is secure. The opportunity for crimecan be minimised through careful design ofthe physical fabric helping to generatepositive frontages that overlook streets andspaces, especially along key routes. A well-designed place can also in turn evoke asense of ownership and a willingness to bemore vigilant. More information can beobtained from the Architectural LiaisonService of the local police force. (Also see'Secure by Design' guidance in Referencessection).
Ease of Movement
Enabling people to move around the sitesafely and freely will be of great importance,especially as the site at Rykneld Road is intwo halves. The location and treatment ofaccess to either side of the site will have a bigeffect on how well it is connected. Thought
must be given as to how this can beachieved.
Choice and variety should also be offered toanybody using the site. Main vehicular routeswill naturally incorporate footpaths on eitherside. In each case, one of these footpathswill be combined with an off-road cycle path.
Minor roads will offer quieter routes, oftenproviding 'short cuts' through the site forcyclists and walkers, making journeys moredirect. 'Green' corridors alongside existinglines of trees and hedgerows will offer a car-free network of routes.
In the same way that pedestrian routes mustbe accessible to all, consideration must begiven to the accessibility of buildingsthroughout the development, in particularpublic buildings. This is to ensure that buildingsare made easy to access, move around anduse successfully by elderly or disabled peopleand parents with young children.
Similar thought must be given to how peoplewill access services within the developmentsuch as public transport.
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Creating a place that is easy to understand,especially for people visiting the site for thefirst time, helps the user to move around morefreely and comfortably. Gateway buildings willbe important features when marking theentrance to the development, and will help tovisually connect both sides. Landmarks withinthe development whether they are buildings,or landscape features such as trees, help toorientate people as long as they are highlyvisible and memorable. The most prominentbuilt landmarks should be buildings within theneighbourhood centre, and should be viewedfrom the end of long vistas.
Landmark buildings should also be used toterminate views within the development.There is also potential to retain and enhancelines of significant trees and maturehedgerows, particularly on the south easternside, that act as landmark edges that defineand separate different areas. Focal pointsshould also be dotted throughout the site, inparticular the urban square itself, but alsoother small open areas as long as they aresuccessfully linked together and read as a
sequence of spaces.
As well as designing a layout that is legibleand uncluttered, signage is also important inhelping to emphasise a clear image of whereto go. When adopting the use of signagethough, it must be well integrated into thestreet furniture and be consistent through outthe development. Lighting is also a key factorin aiding legibility. Obviously at night time itwill help to make routes easier to use and a lotsafer.
The importance of significant views orbuildings can also be emphasised by suitablelighting as long as it does not become anuisance to residents.
Adaptability
The development at Rykneld Road should bedesigned to cater for change in the short-termand the long-term. Spaces within thedevelopment, in particular the urban square,should be designed to cater for a variety ofactivities and uses. The buildings within thepublic realm should also be designed to be
flexible. Buildings with a number of existing orpotential entrance points are capable of beingadapted for different uses through out theirlife. Spaces within any building can also bekept flexible through the use of moveableinternal walls. Residential properties can alsobe changed or extended by consideringexpansion areas within plots. Considerationwill also be given to including a suitableproportion of Lifetime Homes within thedevelopment, which are designed to beadaptable to suit a person's or family's needsthroughout their lifetime.
Diversity
Offering people a variety in terms of buildingtype, tenure and style will help to make thedevelopment diverse as long as this variety ismixed and distributed through out the site. Theconcentration of new retail facilities locatedwithin the neighbourhood centre may be toofar for some people to travel to and from.Therefore some space should be allocated onthe western side of the site for a potential smallscale retail use, e.g. a corner shop. A variety interms of buildings and uses will ensure thatthere is something to suit people of all ages,abilities and cultural backgrounds.Consideration of all these points will hopefullycreate a mixed but balanced community.
Review
At key design phases in the developmentprocess, and following implementation ofphases of the development, the City Councilwill review the development against the keydesign principles outlined in this document.The CABE Building for Life standard will beused to inform the review process.
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The comprehensive development of Rykneld Roadshould be fully committed to promoting a modalshift away from private car use and towardswalking, cycling and public transport use. Not justinternally, but with external trips to key destinationsand the City Centre being considered. TheTransport Assessment (TA) and mitigation measuresarising from it need to reflect this objective. Wewould expect a Travel Plan to be developed toassist in meeting this objective. Outline planningproposals should be accompanied by a TransportAssessment, including sustainable transportstrategies and an outline Travel Plan, identifyingmodal shift targets and how these will be achieved.Consideration should also be given to theDepartment for Transport publication "MakingResidential Travel Plans Work: Good Practice Guidefor New Development".
Access
Points of entry for vehicular movements will be fromRykneld Road and Hollybrook Way on the easternside and from Burghley Way and potentiallyCastleshaw Drive on the western side. It isenvisaged that each point on either side could joinup, with the route on the eastern side runningthrough the middle of the development.
If a route is taken through Castleshaw Drive, theentry point will be designed to only serve up to 25%of development on the western side, with abus/cycle/walk-only link to the remainder of the site.
Traffic generated by the proposed development ifuncontrolled may potentially have an undesirableimpact on the existing highway system and localenvironment. The developer will be required toaddress this problem through the TA by identifyingmitigation measures to reduce impacts.
Consideration should be given to promotingaccessibility by non-car modes and reducing theneed to travel, especially by car. However, it may benecessary to provide physical measures to manage
inappropriate changes to traffic patterns in the localarea as a result of the development. This willmanage the impact of traffic on Havenbaulk Lane.
Street Design
Streets have a crucial part to play in the delivery ofattractive, safe and well designed residentialenvironments and sustainable communities. Thestreets in this development will be designedrecognising that place-making and vehiclemovement need to be considered in combinationwith their importance, dependent on the streetsposition within the network. The balance of placeand movement will be considered and will mostlydefine the character of the street. Streets will bepedestrian, cycle and motor vehicle friendly.
The main routes through either side of the site willultimately serve all areas of the development. It isenvisaged that these routes will be wide, formalavenues with footpath and cycleway provision. Theenclosure by the buildings lining these avenues willbe of appropriate style and scale and the densitieswill be relatively high. The main routes, including thebus route, will be designed so that low speeds aremaintained and lengths of long vistas are kept to aminimum.
Streets will connect to the main avenues and will bedesigned with narrower carriageways andfootpaths. The character will be less formal inrecognition of the increased importance of providinga sense of place. Traffic speeds will be managed bythe arrangement of buildings and spaces. Thelowest trafficked streets within the development willbe given priority in terms of creating a place forpeople, rather than traffic. Traffic speeds will be keptlow through the design and layout of streets. Streetswill be treated with special surfaces that combinecarriageway with footpath and serve lowerdensities. Some of these streets will be designed tonaturally calm traffic by using Home Zone andshared space principles. Special surfaces will alsobe used at points where different modes of
transport converge and need to cross each other.Manual for Streets will be used as guidance for thedesign, construction, adoption and maintenance ofthe streets within the development.
Public Transport
The road network will be designed to allow for ahigh quality bus connection to follow the mainthrough route on both sides of the site. Buscompanies will be encouraged to provide highquality and high frequency bus services. Bus stopswill be located within 400m walk from any part ofthe development and strategically placed alongfootpath routes. The stops will also be easilyaccessible to elderly and disabled people andparents with children and designed to City Councilstandards. Direct access to existing bus stops onthe periphery of the site must also be considered.
The City Council is also currently developing aStrategic Integrated Transport Scheme (SITS) toprovide corridor improvements to theUttoxeter/Burton Road Corridor. Developers needto take into consideration this strategy in developingspecific measures connected with Rykneld Road.The SITS Strategy seeks to make holistic transportimprovements, in particular to travel by bus.
Cycling
Good cycle connections within the developmentthat link to existing and new cycle routes willencourage people to travel by bicycle. They mustlead to key destinations such as the business parkand school and be accessible and safe by day andnight. Adequate provision for parking or storage ofbicycles at home, work and public places will alsoact as an incentive. There is also potential forbusinesses within the development to providelockers and showers for those wishing to cycle towork.
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Main routes should be designed to run alongexisting landscape features to try and create anattractive 'green' network that links both sides ofthe site together. One major route through the siteshould run between the north corner of thewestern site and follow the approximate line of theexisting public right of way. This can then linkthrough to the eastern side and run along the mainbelt of trees and hedgerows. All main footpathsshould lead to key destinations such as shops andbus stops. Routes that are overlooked and well litwhen dark will ensure safe journeys on foot,especially to the proposed school. Circular routesshould also be incorporated into the design forleisure use including dog walking .
Every effort will be given to developing routes thatprovide direct cycle and pedestrian links to keyareas between the two sides of the development.This will include providing convenient crossingpoints to reduce the severance of Rykneld Roadand improve safety, particularly for vulnerableusers. The design and layout of the developmentshould take account of these objectives.
Parking
Parking levels within residential areas will notexceed Local Authorities standards. Provisioncould be reduced when in the vicinity of goodpublic transport links.
Parking design should be considered at the outsetand integrated into the development to support thestreet scene. Parking squares and courtyardsshould be sensitively incorporated into the streetscene. On-street parking can bring activity to thestreet and have a traffic calming effect however itshould be designed to maintain a good relationshipbetween houses and the street making sure thatthe fronts of properties are not dominated by cars.Manual for Streets provides further guidance.
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Existing Landscape Assets
The natural features on the site at Rykneld Roadwill need to be considered and incorporated intothe scheme. This will mean analysing land form,ecology and wildlife, location of water courses, andtree and hedgerow conditions. Development mustbe sympathetic to any feature of ecologicalimportance and must include measures toenhance it. These features must also be protectedduring the construction phase.
Land form - the site in general slopes downwardsfrom south to north, with the eastern half lowerthan the western half. Where ever possible, themain orientation of buildings should be southfacing, using the aspect and slope of the land toincrease solar heat transfer and reduce over-shadowing.
Ecology and Wildlife- surveys have shown habitatwithin the site to be limited and typically of lowbotanical diversity. There is, however, potential forwildlife to use existing woodland, trees andhedgerows for foraging and movement. Thereforemore emphasis is placed on retained landscapefeatures, not only to form the basis of greenconnections for pedestrians, but also to providemovement corridors for animal and plant speciesbetween habitats. With new development comes achance to enhance the natural environment andintegrate it into the scheme and make it part ofpeoples lives. Contact with nature can bebeneficial to all and equally development canbenefit local wildlife rather than harm it.
Water courses - the north eastern boundary is theonly part of the site with a water course, which runsalong a ditch and under trees and vegetation. Thiswill need to be treated carefully, especially wherethere are proposed roads crossing over it to enterthe site or where it is on the boundary to newdwellings. Generally, steps should be taken toinstall systems within all development to helpprevent polluting local water courses. How theproposed development relates to the water course
will need to be carefully considered to allow accessfor ongoing maintenance. The developer will alsoinclude appropriate Sustainable Urban Drainagemeasures to mitigate surface water runoff from thesite. Balancing ponds can also create valuable newwildlife habitats.
Trees and Hedgerows - the existing maturewoodland planting within the western side hasbeen identified as being important in ecologicalterms and as providing a visual buffer, screeningviews from the north. Most of the trees within thesite have been identified as being semi-mature andof good condition. Most of them are confined tothe line of the hedgerows running through the siteand along the boundaries. The majority ofhedgerows on the site, in particular those classifiedas being a Nature Conservation Priority (HEGS),BAP Priority Habitat and Important Hedgerow(Hedgerow Regulations 1997), are to be kept andmaintained. Most of these retained hedgerowshave also been identified as being of possiblehistoric interest. Retention and integration of treesand hedgerows will be crucial in retaining naturalwildlife habitats and corridors across each side ofthe site. In the event that any trees or hedgerowsneed to be removed, detailed surveys will need tobe undertaken at appropriate times of year in orderto ensure that wildlife species are not disturbed.
These areas of significant planting should play animportant role within the scheme, helping to breakup and define areas of development and form thebasis for the structural landscape framework of thesite.
Proposed Green Infrastructure
To complement the existing landscape features ofthe site, new planting must be introduced. Thisnew planting should help to enhance thelandscape setting and be of appropriate size andspecies. Where pedestrian connections run alongthe existing line of trees and hedgerows throughout the site, a mix of native species will need to beinformally planted to strengthen its character and
increase its habitat value.
Streets shall be landscaped with trees appropriateto the scale of the space. For example, the mainroute through the site will be planted with largeavenue trees that will grow as tall as the buildingsthat enclose it. Minor streets will be planted withappropriate trees, hedges and shrubs to similarscales.
Courtyards and internal communal spaces will belaid out as attractive, useable spaces whereasparking areas will be planted to screen and reducethe impact of parked vehicles.
A series of landscaped spaces will be locatedthrough out the scheme, mainly along pedestrianroutes. These spaces will be landscaped in avariety of ways depending on their use andlocation. The largest of these spaces, adjacent tothe eastern boundary of the site and the proposedschool, is one of the main recreational foci for thesite, where multi-use facilities are proposed. Theproposed green routes through the site also linkinto the existing Haven Baulk Recreation Groundand additional surveillance is provided for thisrecreation ground by the proposed newdevelopment. Financial contributions will also besought from the developers towards thedevelopment of a new City Park, which will benefitresidents of the proposed development andsurrounding area.
The urban square within the neighbourhood centrewill be formally landscaped, with large trees thatwill help to define the space and reinforce itscharacter. Green spaces, as well as providing playareas, can also incorporate areas of naturalconservation value that can link up with existingwildlife habitats.
Planting can also be used to control the micro-climate. New tree planting can be positioned toprovide shading whilst it can also be used withexisting features to help shelter from wind or rain.
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The proposed development offers the opportunityfor a net gain to biodiversity. Where somelandscape features of lower ecological value areremoved in order to allow a cohesive site layout,these minor losses to biodiversity will be morethan compensated for through new planting andenhancement to retained landscape features.Appropriate plants and trees must be selectedthat can support native wildlife and insects andmaintain the local landscape character. As manynative species as possible should be used,propagated from local plant stock.
Existing lines of hedgerows will be augmentedand linked to allow cross-pollination andinterconnecting routes for animals. Thesefeatures will form part of 'green' pedestrian andcycle routes. Planting strategies must bedeveloped to use native species from localsources to contribute towards successfulbiodiversity. New wildlife friendly features will beincorporated into the scheme from new plantingand open spaces to bird or bat boxes.
Native species are more likely to support wildlifeand are easier to establish and cheaper tomaintain. This will be important after thedevelopment has been completed. Newplanting, where appropriate will need to belooked after during certain times of the year. Infact all habitats, spaces and features, retained orcreated will need to be properly managed toprevent their degradation and loss of ecologicalvalue.
Construction mitigation will also be importantwhen it comes to avoiding disruption to wildlife.Care must be taken so that seasonal wildlifeactivities such as birds nesting are not interferedwith. Damage to wildlife habitats must beminimised with retained trees and hedgerowsprotected to BS5837 during constructionphases.
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Making the most out of the land available willbe an important issue, especially with theneed to provide a substantial number ofhomes to satisfy the local demand as well asthe national policy regarding density.Therefore relatively high densities will berequired within the site and should be placedcentrally, away from the sensitive edges ofthe site. Also, higher densities should beplaced along the main public transportcorridors and around the neighbourhoodcentre.
Thought should also be given to the locationof affordable housing and housing forvulnerable members of the community andtheir proximity to appropriate services andfacilities.
The mix of uses that are being providedwithin the neighbourhood centre shouldreduce the need to travel. These uses willneed to be accessible, convenient and invery close proximity to each other so thatextra journeys by car are reduced. Thelayout of the scheme will define the quality ofroutes of alternative modes of transport andwill determine people's desire to use them.Therefore the routes and their integrationshould be made as easy and attractive aspossible to encourage people to leave theircar at home.
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The Derby Declaration on Climate Changeacknowledges the increasing impact thatclimate change will have on our community
during the 21st Century and commits DerbyCity Council to tackling the causes andeffects of a changing climate on the city. Thedesign and construction of the proposals willconsider and address the need to reducecarbon and other greenhouse gas emissionsand deliver low carbon development. Thiscan be achieved by any combination ofsome of the following measures:
Using landform, layout, buildingorientation, and landscaping to minimiseenergy consumption;Considering the potential for micro-renewable technologies to contribute toenergy supply;
Balancing surface water within the site sothat there is no net increase in surfacewater runoff from the site, thereby meeting the requirements of theEnvironment Agency; the use of sustainable urban drainage systems maybe considered as a means to achievingthis;
Promoting a reduction in energy usage inline with the 'energy hierarchy'
- to reduce the need for energy- to use energy more efficiently- to accordingly use renewable energy- any continuing use of fossil fuels to
be clean and efficient for heatingand co-generation;
Promoting waste management in line withthe hierarchical approach of
- waste reduction- re-use- recycling and composting- energy recovery- disposal
The Code for Sustainable Homes will be thestandard applied to all housing. It isexpected that the performance standard forall houses will be to Code Level 3.
The environmental performance of all otherbuildings designed for the scheme will beassessed using the Building ResearchEstablishments Environment AssessmentMethod (BREEAM). This assessment can beapplied to offices, industrial units, retail unitsand schools and a level of performanceequivalent to 'very good' should beachieved.
During the construction phase, thegeneration of waste and its proportion sentto landfill sites should be monitored.Contractors should adopt best practicemethods to minimize dust and air pollutantsarising from construction activities andmaximize opportunities for using recycledmaterials.
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Several levels of consultation with localpeople have been carried out so far,identifying local needs and fears. In order togain a better understanding of the context ofthe area, local people need to be engaged.Key individuals and groups should beinvolved at all stages, kept informed andgiven the chance to give feedback.Discussion and responses from consultationexercises need to be fully evaluated. It alsoneeds to be demonstrated that their viewshave been taken into account. It is better tohave the support of local people rather thanresistance, which could cause setbacks ordelays.
A variety of leisure opportunities should alsobe available within the development that areaccessible to all. It is envisaged that theRykneld Road development will incorporatea variety of well designed, formal andinformal public spaces for the community touse and enjoy. It is important to get abalance of spaces in the right place for theright people. The neighbourhood centre and
spaces around public buildings will bevibrant whereas quieter outdoor spaces willbe provided within the residential areas.
Play areas for a variety of ages includingteenagers will need to be located in safespaces that are overlooked. This couldinclude a multi use games area, acycle/skate park or a youth shelter forexample.
Circular routes will also be incorporated intothe scheme for leisure or dog walkers andjoggers that will also include routes that linkinto the countryside.
Developers will also be expected todemonstrate that opportunities to link thedevelopment with the existing community, interms of movement and access, have beenexplored and utilised where appropriate.
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The development at Rykneld Road willprovide a wide range of housing types, forboth affordable and market housing, to meetthe needs of all members of the community,so as to create sustainable, inclusive andmixed communities in all areas. Affordablehousing types will not be differentiated bydesign, quality or location from markethousing. Affordable housing provided on thesite will include properties across the rangeof sizes in accordance with Derby CityCouncil's housing strategy.
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As well as providing new homes, thedevelopment will offer new opportunities foremployment and business enterprise. Thebusiness park and neighbourhood facilitiesand services will all generate jobs to ensurea sustainable local economy.
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The provision of a primary school alsocreates the opportunity to include adulteducation facilities to promote lifelonglearning and raise levels of educationalachievement among vulnerable members ofthe community.
A contribution towards additional capacity atLittleover Community School will need to beestablished in the Section 106 Agreement.
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The page opposite illustrates the SPD DevelopmentFramework proposed for the site.
The Framework proposes a 2.4ha B1 site (BusinessPark) and a 1.4ha Primary School site. It alsoproposes neighbourhood facilities including afoodstore and potential to provide additional retailor community uses such as a children's daynursery. A mixed use block is also proposed withretail located on the ground floor and residential onthe floors above. This will ensure that theNeighbourhood Centre is populated 24 hours aday. A centrally located urban square is enclosedby a variety of uses including the foodstore.
The Business Park is situated in the northern cornerof this part of the site which means that directaccess can be taken from Hollybrook Way withouttraffic passing through the residential area. It is alsoclose to the Neighbourhood Centre allowing for useby the day-time population of the Business Park.This location will also ensure that commercial usesare visible from Rykneld Road, thereby enhancingthe attractiveness of the Business Park to potentialoperators. The business park will respect the scaleand character of the surrounding area in notexceeding 2 to 3 storeys in height.
The Primary School is situated to the south east ofthis part of the site and will be very accessible tonew residents. Being located so near to theNeighbourhood Centre also means that it will be inclose proximity to bus stops and thefootpath/cycleway network. Another advantage ofhaving the school located here is that it fronts theUrban Square and is close to other communityfacilities. In order to ease congestion around theurban square, there is a drop-off point provided tothe east of the school building. The school playingfields to the rear run adjacent to retained trees andhedgerows which will enhance bio-diversity byallowing wildlife to move across it.
Framework of Movement and Spaces (numbered inblue):
1. Recreation Ground - this existing formal openspace provision will be accessible to new residents and
will be made safer with new development to the southoverlooking.
2. A corridor will be created between the A38and the new development that will form a zone tomitigate against noise and pollution. This zone willconsist of a landscape buffer and a strip of informalopen space (final zone width subject to detailedtechnical advice).
3. This area is one of a series of spaces that runalong the approximate route of the existing public rightof way (diagonally from north-west to south-east). Thisarea would be a formal open space for passiverecreation.
4. At this point an access road crosses thepedestrian route. This space would be a hardlandscaped square with measures in place to slowdown traffic.
5. This space would be an area of formal openspace that would lead to the existing footpath that runsdown to Rykneld Road.
6. Many footpath/cycle routes have beendesigned to run alongside existing mature landscapingto help create a network of 'green' corridors that aresafe, overlooked and car-free.
7. This square marks the entrance to thewestern side of the development with a three-waygateway and will include a bus stop. There is alsopotential to provide a retail use here to serve the westernside of the site. In principle, should demand be proven,proposals for retail use here over the lifetime of thedevelopment would be supported by the Council.
8. This area of informal space has potential toprovide a LEAP and help to link the southern end of thisside of the site with the corridors of open space alongthe western boundary.
9. Development will be set back at this point soas to be sympathetic to the setting and character ofRykneld Road. The strip between the road and thefrontage will contain retained trees and new screenplanting and will provide a pedestrian access point into
the development, leading to the NeighbourhoodCentre.
10. This strong belt of trees and hedgerows will beretained and enhanced. A pedestrian route will runalongside it, which runs through the NeighbourhoodCentre and out into the open countryside to the south.
11. The Neighbourhood Centre - this urbansquare will be the heart of the new development as wellas being an extension of the existing facilities onHollybrook Way. The space will be enclosed by a varietyof uses with all modes of transport converging at thispoint. The place function will take high priority over themovement function here, making it a safe place forpedestrians, and this will determine the detailed layoutof the street and movement network.
12. This space will be for informal use withpotential to provide a multi-use area for play and sports.This area is enclosed by residential development andallows greater access to the pedestrian routes that runalongside the strong belt of trees and hedgerows to thenorth and east.
13. This hedgerow runs diagonally across the siteand will be lined by a pedestrian route, offering a moredirect, car-free route through the middle of the site toand from the Neighbourhood Centre.
14. This space contains an area of existingplanting and will provide an area of informal open spacefor residents, possibly containing a small play area. Itcould also provide access to the farm buildings to thesouth.
15. Western pedestrian access point fromRykneld Road that runs alongside an existinghedgerow. This pedestrian route links up with otherroutes that run alongside retained vegetation to form a'green', circular route around this side of the site.
16. In order to provide a cohesive developmentand to make walking or cycling the transport mode ofchoice between the two site areas, pedestriancrossings will be incorporated on pedestrian desirelines, linking residents to key destinations.
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The Council will seek to negotiatecontributions in line with Local Plan policiesfor the following, by Section 106 Agreement:
Affordable housing;Education (primary and secondaryprovision);
Public Open Space; Mobility housing; Highways and transportation
improvements; Community Facilities.
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The following documents will be required asa minimum, to accompany a planningsubmission;
Relevant plans including site layout,elevations;
Planning Supporting Statement; Design and Access Statement; Environmental Impact Assessment; Transport Impact Assessment including
Green Travel Plan Proposals; Landscape Strategy.
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Andy Moger (01332 256025) and SheilaMitchell (01332 255076) - Derby CityCouncil
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By Design - Better Places to Live(companion guide to PPG1)
Secure by Design (UK police initiative)
Lifetime Homes Standards - JosephRowntree Foundation
Building for Life - CABE
Manual for Streets - DCLG, IHT, DT
Designing Streets for People, CABE, IHT,EH
Safer Places - ODPM
Derby City Council Affordable HousingGood Practice Guide
Making Residential Travel Plans Work:Good Practice Guide for New Development- DfT
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