Coed Darcy

Phase 1A & 1B Reserved matters submission

Design & Access Statement incorporating Development Brief
 Vision
The redevelopment of the former oil refinery
at Coed Darcy is one of Wales most ambitious
regeneration projects. Persimmon Homes Ltd
and St. Modwen are working in partnership
with Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
and The Princes Foundation for the Built
Environment, to progress the scheme. A key
aspiration of the scheme will be the creation of
a community within a well designed and high
quality environment. It will become a place where
the residents will be able to live, work and relax.

The residential element of Coed Darcy will

deliver a wide range of house types and tenures
including affordable housing for sale and for
rent. A wide mix of house sizes and types are
also proposed, with an underlying emphasis on
distinctive design, architecture and sustainability.
A mixture of uses will generate a place where
homes, shops, work, leisure and community uses
are combined to create an attractive, well-balanced
community with a strong sense of identity and
local distinctiveness. - COED DARCY TOWN CODE

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Images from Larchfield Grange, Abergavenny a mixed-tenure residential development of 51 units based around the Persimmon Homes standard portfolio range iii
 This Design and Access
Statement has been prepared
by Barton Willmore on behalf of
Persimmon Homes, South Wales.
It supports the reserved matters
submission for Phase 1A & 1B
within the redevelopment of the
oil refinery site at Coed Darcy.

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Contents
Vision ii Landscape 38
Introduction 2 Character: Street Scenes 46
The Site 4 Character: Appearance48
Document Structure 6 Materials & Details 50
Carbon Reduction52
Context Summary 54

Context 8
Social & Economic  10
Conclusion
Character 12 Conclusion 56
Masterplan 14 TAN12 Design Response58
Town Code 16
Phase 1 Illustrative Masterplan22 Development Brief
Summary 24
Contents  ii
Introductioniii
Design Proposals Site Location iv
Development Evolution26 Adjacent Development Parcels v
Layout 28 Site Features  vi
Topography 30 Guidelines  viii
Land Use32 Design Materialsxviii
Access & Movement34 Designing out Crime  xix
Scale36

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 Introduction
This Design and Access Statement is submitted in support
of the reserved matters submission for the residential
development of Phase 1A & Phase 1B at Coed Darcy. It
describes and justifies the design proposals for this parcel,
which measures 11.62 hectares (28.7 acres). The submission
follows the outline planning permission (ref P2005/0393).

Location
facilities, highways and infrastructure. In addition,
Coed Darcy lies alongside the village of Llandarcy, a Southern Access Road has been granted
midway between Neath and Swansea, to the planning permission with a viaduct bridge over
northwest of Polt Talbot. The redevelopment the Crymlyn Bog to link Coed Darcy to the A483
area sits above the Crymlyn Bog, which wraps which runs between Swansea and Neath.
around the western side and the Tennant
The overall redevelopment is to be controlled
Canal and River Neath to the east. Railway
by a Town Code, which is currently nearing
lines also encircle this area, with a local station
completion. Individual development parcels will
at Skewen to the north as well as Neath and
in-turn by subject to a Development Brief.
Swansea; as well as highway infrastructure.
The site lies close to Junction 43 of the M4.
Development Brief
Phase 1A & 1B is located to the south and south
The Town Code approved under Condition 10 of
west of the central area at Coed Darcy. It occupies a
Planning Consent P2005/ 0393 requires that a
gateway position alongside the primary route into
Development Brief is prepared for each phase of
the development from Junction 43 and provides a
development at Coed Darcy which expands on
route into the heart of the wider scheme through
aspects/ features that are particularly relevant
a hierarchy of streets and pedestrian links. It
to the specific phase. Paragraph 1.5.4.4 of
adjoins land identified for a mixed-use centre.
the Town Code sets out the structure that the
Development Brief must follow. Appendix 1 of
Background
this document contains the Development Brief.
Coed Darcy will provide a sustainable new
community on site of the former Llandarcy Proposal
Oil Refinery. The redevelopment was granted
The proposal is for a residential development of
outline planning permission in February 2008
302 homes, together with associated landscaping
for approximately 4,000 dwellings, 41,200 sqm
and car parking. This document sets out how the
of employment floorspace, 3,800 sqm of retail
proposals for Phase 1A & 1B comply with the Coed
use and 8,000 sq m of other commercial use,
Darcy Town Code and the Development Brief.
together with associated schools, community

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Phase 1A (The Site) lies within the wider Coed Darcy development area between Neath and Swansea

View across Coed Darcy, with the Phase 1A site in foreground

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 The Site
The Phase 1A and part of Phase
1B is situated on the lower
development plateau while the
remainder of Phase 1B is situated
on the upper plateau south of
the existing cliff face. The upper
plateau is accessed via the
strategic secondary street. The 1. View south up Strategic Secondary Street with site to right

site slopes from the western edge

of Phase 1B generally towards
the east, from approximately
82m Above Ordnance Datum to
47m AOD. It comprises entirely
remediated land and as such
includes no vegetation of any
note. It enjoys long range views
to surrounding towns and 2. View west along Strategic Secondary Street with site to right

villages, as well as the nearby

Heritage Gate development.
The site is bordered by the Primary Street to
the north of Phase 1A, heathland which will
be retained as an attractive landscape element
within the development and future development
land. Future development will include further
residential areas and the mixed-use centre
immediately to the northwest of Phase 1A.

3. View from site towards Heritage Gate

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 Document Structure
This document tells the story of
the proposals for Phase 1A & 1B,
which will create a redevelopment
with high-quality urban design
principles and architecture, which
comply with the Town Code.
6 Aerial view of the redevelopment area
Beginning with the site context and analysis,
and describing the design process through to
the detailed proposals, the Design and Access
Statement has been produced with an appreciation
of the aims and guidance set out in Technical Advice
Note (TAN) 12: Design; Creating Sustainable Places;
and A Model Design Guide for Wales; and No Place
Like Home. The Development Brief for Phase 1A &
1B is included within the appendix and establishes
a framework for later reserved matters submissions.
Context

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 Context
Planning Policy
The strategic planning policy framework across
Wales comprises Planning Policy Wales (2010)
and the Wales Spatial Plan (updated 2008). Coed
Darcy has been identified in the Wales Spatial
Plan as a key brownfield site providing a major
opportunity for revitalising the wider area.
The Neath Port Talbot Unitary Development
Plan (UDP) was adopted in March 2008 and sets
out planning policies for the area. In addition, to
support the UDP Neath Port Talbot County Borough
Council has adopted a series of Supplementary
and Interim Planning Guidance documents.
The UDP stresses a preference for development on
brownfield sites such as Coed Darcy and provides
an overview of the development site, with an
emphasis on its importance in providing for the
areas housing needs and in supporting its health
and economy. It ensures that the site must be
remediated prior to development, which should have
high design standards and sustainability at its core.
The UDP sets out vision for different areas of
the authority. Coed Darcy falls under the vision
for Neath and paragraph 2.8.3 identifies that
the majority of the new development in the area
will be located at Llandarcy which should be
developed as a mixed use Urban Village which
will also embrace employment uses. A central
theme of the development is achieving the
sustainable development of the area which must
ensure that it does not detract from or damage
nearby centres including Neath and Skewen.
The UDP and supporting guidance requires
that new developments are sympathetic to their
environment and context; respect landscape and
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ecological concerns; consider security within their
design and provide for children and wildlife. In
addition they set out how development must
consider transport and promote walking, cycling
and public transport as viable alternatives to the car.
Of particular note is Chapter 18 of the UDP,
Llandarcy Urban Village, which considers Coed
Darcy and promotes high quality design in both
its layout and architecture. It sets out how a Town
Code will be used to help achieve these aims. The
proposals for Phase 1A respond to this document.
POLICY LL1 LLANDARCY URBAN VILLAGE
identifies that Llandarcy is allocated for the
development of an Urban Village including:
a) up to 4,000 dwellings
b) up to 30,000 sq. metres of B1 uses (within the
plan period and capacity for 49,000 sq. metres); and
c) up to 5,500 sq. metres of commercial
floorspace (within the plan period and capacity
for 8,600 sq. metres) including retailing for
the Village in accord with Policy TRL4.
It is also identified that the Village should
also contain associated recreational and
open space, secondary and primary schools,
facilities for continuing education, community
halls, health care facilities and a library.
It is also identified in Paragraph 18.3.1 that an
Urban Village is defined as a very well integrated
mixed use development bringing homes, schools,
shopping, work and other activities closer together
within the context of a walkable neighbourhood,
and with good quality public transport linkages.
 History
The Coed Darcy site was previously occupied by
BPs Llandarcy Oil Refinery. Built between 1918
and 1922 this was the first crude oil refinery in the
UK, and was subsequenty enlarged as demand
increased. However, in 1997 it was announced that
the site would close as a result of economic changes.
Its redevelopment will provide 4,000 new homes
for some 10,000 residents. In addition, new
employment opportunities will be provided, together
with new schools and other community facilities,
Llandarcy Oil Refinery grew as demand increased
alongside significant areas of open space. An
application for outline planning permission was
made in 2005, and granted in 2008. The creation
of the urban village is expected to take 20 years
to complete and takes its name from the local
parish of Coedffranc and the village of Llandarcy.
Remediation, under the lead of St. Modwen, has
been underway for some time. Construction of the
first new homes at the adjoining Heritage Gate
began in 2008. These homes are now occupied.
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 Social & Economic
Due to the scale of Coed Darcy
it will eventually function as a
self-contained urban village, with
a range of complementary land
uses. These include employment
and retail opportunities and
community and education
facilities. However, the early
phases including Phase 1A & 1B
will utilise existing local facilities.
The proposed development at Coed Darcy
sits in close proximity to the settlement of
Neath, Swansea and Swansea Bay. In 2001,
the population of the Neath area was 49,438
residents, with the population generally aging
and rising. Future population growth will be
concentrated at Coed Darcy (Llandarcy) with
4,000 homes being proposed in total.
Health
There are currently a range of health facilities
in the local area including two health facilities
located in Skewen and a medical centre in Briton
Ferry. In addition pharmacies and dentists are
located in Neath, Skewen and Briton Ferry
and there is an opticians in Skewen. During
future phases of the development health care
facilities will be developed on site to ensure
a sustainable community is developed.
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Education
There are four comprehensive schools within
the Neath area: Cefn Saeson Comprehensive in
Cimla, Cwrt Sart Comprehensive in Briton Ferry,
Llangatwg Comprehensive in Cadoxton and
Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive in Bryncoch South.
There are also a number of local primary schools
located within the wards. There are also bilingual
primary schools run by the Church in Wales and
Catholic Primary Schools serving the town.
In addition there is a further education college,
Neath Port Talbot College, which provides a range
of full time, part time and higher education courses
as well as apprenticeship and work-based training.
During future phases of the development a new
primary school and secondary school will be
developed to the north-west of the Phase 1A site.
Employment
The site is located in close proximity to a range
of existing employment opportunities including
Baglan Bay Energy Park, Swansea Enterprise
Park, and Swansea and Neath town centres.
The proposed redevelopment of the site will
also deliver a range of future employment
opportunities through the provision of up to
41,2000 sq m of B1 business space and other
service sector related jobs through the provision of
commercial, retail, health and education facilities.
Retail Facilities
Neath town centre is the main shopping
centre for the area with a wide range of shops
and services. Retail centres are also located
in Skewen and Briton Ferry and the retail
facilities and services provided in these areas
also serve the needs of wider communities.
Phase 1A & 1B lies alongside the larger of three
proposed mixed-use centres, with future residents
being able to use this facilities once developed.
Land use context and local facilities plan
Leisure and Recreation
Neath offers a range of leisure facilities
including outdoor and gym provision facilities
at Dwr Y Felin, and a swimming pool, Tennis
and Squash courts at Dyfed Road.
Access to the open countryside is readily accessible
from Coed Darcy with important leisure facilities
including the Gnoll and Craig Gwladys Country
Park and the Neath and Tennant Canals.
The proposed redevelopment of Coed Darcy
will deliver a range of leisure and recreational
facilities for future residents to use.
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 Character
Coed Darcy is to be a distinctive
and sustainable place to live. The
Design Code sets a framework
to which the proposals for Phase
1A & 1B have responded.
The proposals have drawn inspiration from the local
character. This has included the towns of Llandarcy,
Briton Ferry and Brecon, the selection of reference
photos provided here illustrate principles including:

development stepping up with topography;

eneral use of two and two-and-a-half

g
storey dwellings (with gable dormers);

se of terraces, semi-detached
u
and detached dwellings;

eneral use of render, with also

g
brick and stone; and

oundary treatments of railings,

b
low walls and planting.

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 Masterplan
The masterplan for Coed Darcy the recovery of the Llandarcy landscape

has been prepared by Alan the location of the a new sustainable

community at a strategic location
Baxter on behalf of St Modwen. between Neath and Swansea
The plan was refined following the making of a place rooted to the landscape
the granting of outline planning in its layout, character and open spaces

permission to reflect the Section the segregation of land uses

106 planning obligations. a community based on a network of streets

designed for all forms of movement, but
The Revised Masterplan is favouring sustainable forms of travel
provided here. This provides the provision of a mix of housing, jobs, schools
the starting point for the and facilities which would make Coed Darcy a
cohesive, well balanced and attractive town
Phase 1A & 1B development.
quality and distinctive design
The masterplan identifies how the development
is proposed to be distributed across the site and
integrated with the topography and new and
retained landscape features. Development is to
be based around three mixed use centres a
larger central one, adjoining Phase 1A & 1B and
two smaller ones, to the north and south west.
These provide the focus for three residential
neighbourhoods, each with its own primary
school. The secondary school is to be provided
within the central area. In addition to the local
employment opportunities afforded by the mixed
use centres, a dedicated employment area is
to be provided towards the north east of Coed
Darcy, close to the primary access from the M4.

The Coed Darcy Development Guide:

Masterplan and Area 1: March 2005, which
accompanied the application masterplan
identified the guiding principles behind it as:

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 Town Code
The town code sets a
framework for development
across the site, including
Phase 1A & 1B. Extracts from
the Code plans are provided
here relating to this area.
Land Use
The Code identifies the Phase 1A & 1B area
for residential use. This sits alongside the
mixed-use area to the north, with a pocket
park to the southwest, NEAP to the centre
and and commercial use to the north.

Commercial

Retail / Community

Secondary School

Primary School

Playing Fields

Open Landscape Areas

Natural Areas

Residential

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 Legibility
The Code defines the primary and secondary
streets which run alongside and through the
development parcels within Phase 1A & 1B. This
area includes walking links to the mixed use
area and an eastwest cycling link. The area
includes a NEAP as a key space and includes
primary frontage at the north-eastern gateway.

Key Buildings

Primary Frontages

Primary Street & bus route

Secondary Streets

Key Spaces

Walking Routes

Cycling Links

Green Links

Key Views

View Points

Indicative Bus Stop

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 Street Hierarchy
The Code defines a clear street hierarchy for
Coed Darcy. The primary street which links
through the settlement, including the local
centres, runs immediately to the north of Phase
1A & 1B. This will accommodate a bus route,
as will the Strategic Secondary Streets, such
as that running through Phase 1A & 1B.

This area will also include both a Secondary Street

as a connecting route and Tertiary Streets and
Mews providing access to properties. The Code
states that few streets will exceed a 1 in 12 gradient.

Primary Street

Strategic Secondary Street

Secondary Street

Pedestrian and Cycle Link

Tertiary Street

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 Density
The Code identifies the area for high density
development around the mixed use area, stepping
down to medium density towards Heritage
Gate and the western edge of Phase 1B.

High Density > 40 dph

(16 dpa)

Medium Density 30-40 dph

(12 16 dpa)

Low density <30 dph

(12 dpa)

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 Place Character
The Code identifies distinctive character areas
for Coed Darcy, with parameters for both built
form and landscape treatment being set. These
are aimed at achieving a robust, sustainable and
legible place, with a characteristically Welsh
character typical of the local area. Phase 1A & 1B
falls within the Neighbourhood Place Character
with elements identified as per the tables.

Mixed Use Centres

Employment Hub

Neighbourhood

Neighbouhood Edge

Green Periphery

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 Street Type Primary Street, Secondary
Street, Lane, Mews, Court

Primary Land Use Residential

Building Type Apartments, Terrace, Semi-

detached, Detached Housing

Height (above ground level) 2 - 3 storeys

Primary Block Type Back to back, Court, Linear

Boundary Treatment Variable set backs,

front gardens

Density Medium

Main Landscape Character Scattered trees

punctuating roof lines

Principle Tree Locations Secondary Roads; Lanes;

Courts; Green Banks

Tree Planting Pattern Scattered single

trees; Scattered Tree
& Shrub Groups

Tree Density (general Low (5 10 per

distribution ) average block)

Species Selection Native Oak, Birch, Scots

Pine, Hawthorn, Wild Service
Tree; Rowan; Heather
Building Typology
The Code identifies Block D as suitable for 2
4 storey development. In the higher density
area dwellings will be predominantly narrow
fronted with some flexibility for apartments and
semi- detached types; in the medium density
area dwellings will be predominantly semi-
detached with some flexibility for apartments,
and be both narrow and wide-fronted.

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 Phase 1 Illustrative Masterplan
An illustrative masterplan has
been produced for the phase 1
area. This indicates a proposed
refinement of the block layout to
ensure deliverable parcels and
emphasises the importance of
the central landscape corridor
which will be an attractive
and recognisable feature.

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 Summary
The redevelopment of the former As well as being well located to capitalise on
existing employment, community facilities
Llandarcy Oil Refinery as set and infrastructure, Coed Darcy will itself
out in planning policy provides be a self-contained settlement providing
a range of complementary land uses. The
a major opportunity to create distinctive development will draw on the
a sustainable new community established local character, with Phase 1A &
1B providing an opportunity to set the tone
and to revitalise the wider area. for the wider development and kickstart the
regeneration of the site and wider area.

Phase 1A proposals (right) will draw on the local character (left)

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Design Proposals

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 Development Evolution
This reserved matters submission for Phase 1A & 1B at Coed
Darcy follows the principles set by the Revised Masterplan
and the Town Code. These elements form key parts of the
Development Brief for the site, to which the proposals respond.

A series of design workshops has helped to shape Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. The
the proposals. The first three of these (on 19 proposals were discussed and refined at each stage.
January, 11 and 25 March 2011) were attended
by Alan Baxter (Coed Darcy Masterplanners), the Initial Concept
Princes Foundation, the developer representatives,
The initial concept set out the block and street
Prosurv (cost consultants) and Barton Willmore as
structure for Phase 1A only as it was envisaged
project designers and planners. In addition a further
that Phase 1A would be submitted as a stand alone
workshop (on 1 June 2011) was also attended by
planning application. This builds on the established

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principles, with additional tertiary streets to provide
access with the larger development block. It also
introduced a green welcome space at the north
eastern corner of the site. This space has been
incorporated within the Framework Plan for Phase 1
as an additional open space. It is aimed at achieving
both design and technical improvements. As well
as softening the impact of development at this
important gateway, by continuing the green corridor
from the east across the junction, it will help aid
legibility and pedestrian movement while providing
a service easement for drainage infrastructure.

Indicative Layout
The first layout for the site provided more detail
for the proposed development form, including plot,
parking and building typology arrangements.

Stage 1 and 2 Layouts

As the layout evolved so further detail was
added and refinements made to house types and
building lines, boundary treatments, parking
numbers and locations, and surface treatments.
The final layout proposal is provided overleaf.

Further workshops to discuss Phase 1A and

Phase 1B with Neath Port Talbot County Borough
Council and Alan Francis (Town Architect)
were carried out on 20th June, 5th July, 25th
August, 12th September and 23rd September.

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 Layout
The detailed layout provides 302 new homes, with a range
of detached and semi-detached houses, small terraces and
flats over garages and in a mix of tenures. In addition car
parking, landscaping and infrastructure is proposed.
The mix of dwellings to be provided is:

Open Market (302 dwellings)

3 x 1 bed flat

4 x 2 bed flat

52 x 2 bed houses

83 x 3 bed houses

143 x 4 bed houses

12 x 5 bed houses

Car parking is provided at around 150%

(including garages and car parking spaces)

Town Code Compliance

Development structure a blend of
formal streets and informal mews

Building frontage to streets

Parking conveniently located

Parking appropriate to context

Block type back-to-back and court type

Primary frontage at the north-eastern

gateway as per legibility requirements

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 Topography
The Phase 1A & 1B site
generally falls approximately
10 15m towards the north.
These site sections illustrate
how the development responds
to the topography to create
an interesting townscape.
The Site remediation has created a series of
level plateaus for the new dwellings while
minimising the use of retaining walls through
gradual slopes where appropriate. Between these
gardens will slope gradually down towards the
north, with some terracing of rear gardens where
appropriate. A grassed bank of some 4-6 m forms
the edge of the development parcel where it
adjoins the rear of the future local centre, which
will accommodate a parking courtyard. On the
northern boundary to Phase 1B a 5-7m cliff edge
provides a platform to development promoting
views into and out of the site. The existing
landform to Phase 1B will be regularised through
a series of profiling exercises. Dwellings have
been situated to maximise views and orientation,
avoiding overshadowing wherever possible.

Town Code Compliance

Topography handled by stepping
down of buildings, and through
terracing of rear gardens

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 Land Use
Within this area the scheme
proposes 302 residential
dwellings with a retail element to
the ground floor of the landmark
entrance building. The mix of
types and tenures are designed
to meet a local and diverse
need, whilst meeting the density
requirements of the Design Code
to ensure the efficient use of land.

Town Code Compliance

Predominantly residential area as per land
use requirements (Code Introduction)

Higher density development closer

to the mixed-use centre, reducing
to medium density as per density
requirements (Code Introduction)

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 Access & Movement
The adjacent plan indicates the
different street types proposed
for this area reflecting those
set out within the Coed Darcy
masterplan. The layout has
been designed to provide
integrated and direct movement
routes for pedestrians, cyclists
and vehicles and to work
with the site topography.

Town Code Compliance

Development either side of the
strategic secondary street

Additional access via a Secondary

Street and Tertiary Street

Streets and additional walking routes connect

to proposed mixed use centre and bus stops

The Strategic Secondary Street and Secondary

Street provide and east-west cycle link

Design speeds of 10 and 20mph

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 Scale
The heights and widths of
buildings help to define streets
and spaces, reflecting their
importance within the street
hierarchy whilst aiding legibility
through and around the site.
This scheme proposes a range of building
heights from 2 to 2 1/2 storey dwellings, and
single storey garages and linking elements.
This variation will help to create interest in the
roofscape, which will be softened by maturing
planting. An increased scale of building will be
used to create local landmarks and add legibility.

Town Code Compliance

2 3 storey building height
(above ground level)

Buildings at focal locations have an

increased scale to aid legibility

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 Landscape
The landscape proposals aim to deliver a high quality and distinctive
landscape character to the Phase 1A and Phase 1B development area.
Key areas will act as focal points within the development. The palette
of hard and soft materials have been carefully selected to reflect
the requirements and principles set out in the Coed Darcy Town
Code and Strategic Landscaping Scheme (prepared to discharge
Planning Condition 14). The materials selected will reinforce the
design aim of developing a simple, cohesive and consistent treatment
across Coed Darcy and enhancing the local sense of identity.

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The Entrance Approach to Phase 1
The application will deliver a high quality
landscaped approach into Coed Darcy.
Linking with the approved access road
landscape a new landscape structure will
be delivered providing a visual foil to the
existing Environment Agency Building.
steps framed by low stone walls and interspersed
with generous landings in a layout typical of many
towns in the vicinity. A small square at the base
of these steps adds to the visual presence of this
key corner plot and potentially allows the ground
floor uses to spill out into the wider public realm.

A new village green will signify the entrance to

the core of Coed Darcy. An elegant combination of
Key
grass lawns and semi mature, native tree planting,
will give this space an immediate visual impact 1. Boulevard tree planting 4. Formal lawn with semi-
on planting. The pronounced slope across this mature tree planting
2. Native wildflower
space accommodates a broad series of pedestrian
meadow 5. Pedestrian steps with
natural stone wing walls
3. Native tree/
shrub planting

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4 2
3
5

Entrance Approach
to Phase 1

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 Heathland
A key component of the application is the retention,
recreation and extension of the remnant areas of
healthland on site. Discussions with the ecologist
working with the masterplan team have established
the preferred method for delivering this challenging
aspiration. On site stockpiled peat will be blended
with locally sourced crushed sandstone to create
a suitable growing medium. Locally cut heather
branches will then be spread and fixed over this
substrate to provide a seed-bank. It is anticipated
that seeds within these heather branches will
germinate to recreate a healthland ecology. This
regeneration will require extensive testing and
development to deliver the best chance of success
for what will be a challenging environment. It will
also be necessary to prevent pedestrian access
to the regenerating heathland for several years
following initial seeding. This will be achieved
by a combination of stone walls and wire fences
as detailed on the application drawings.

5 1
2 9
8 4
4
7 10
Key
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1. Surfaced play court 6. Boundary wall to
cliff top route
2. Play equipment
7. Cliff top route
3. Birch planting
8. Estate rail to NEAP
4. Regenerating heathland
9. Stepped access
5. Retained cliff face
10. Cycle route
Heathland and NEAP

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The Cliff and Cliff Top Route
The existing sandstone cliff which runs through The route will be flanked by a battered Pennant
the application site and forms a defining feature stone wall. This will prevent vehicle and pedestrian
of the proposals. A broad route with gravel access to the cliff edge while also protecting the
dressed surface will run along the top of this cliff. regenerating heathland at the top of the cliff.
Sections of this route will provide shared access
to properties overlooking the cliff. Other portions
of the route will be pedestrian only routes.

Key

1. Pennant stone faced

wall (with concrete core)

2. Regenerating heathland

3. Retained and
stabilised rockface

4. Cliff top route

5. Property boundary

5 1
2
4

Cliff Top Route

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 Residential Mews and Squares
The residential layout has been carefully considered
to deliver a sequence of attractive and robust
spaces. These spaces will be deliberately flexible in
nature with the minimum necessary demarcation
between vehicle routes, parking areas and
pedestrian routes. The potential of these spaces
to deliver suitable locations for large trees will be
3 parking court
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2
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maximised. These trees will be carefully positioned
to deliver a human scale environment which
also seeks to passively calm vehicle speeds and
movements within the space. Soft landscape will be
carefully considered but will generally be confined
to formal hedge planting and the creation of green
walls by planting against boundary structures.
Key
1. Semi-mature tree
planting within
square/mews
2. Block paved surface
3. Gated access to
Residential Mews and Square
The Play Area
At the heart of phase 1 the new play area will be
a key resource for the new community. The play
facilities will be carefully designed to maximise
its position rested below the retained cliff and
adjacent to the regenerating heathland. The play
area will be constructed to NEAP standards and
include a surfaced play court and eight independent
pieces of play equipment. A landscape of
birches and meadow grassland will link the
play area and the surrounding landscape. This
design approach will ensure that the landscape
potential of the space is maximised while
enhancing the opportunities for informal play.
Indicative Play Area Image
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 Soft Landscape Detail
The soft landscape within the site is deliberately
focussed into a series of localised areas and
building frontages to add to the local character
of streets. Tree planting has been carefully
considered to avoiding organised planting
patterns and aiming where practical to deliver a
number of significant large, legacy trees which
will provide important landscape features within
the residential landscape as they mature. Plant
species used reflect the Town Code and the
Strategic Landscaping Scheme utilising species
that are native and/or provide a recognised
wildlife value and structural diversity maximising
visual appeal and benefiting biodiversity.

Hard Landscape Detail

Within residential streets and mews areas the
surfacing will be predominantly silver grey,
granite aggregate precast concrete blocks to
pavement and shared surface areas. Varying
block sizes, colour and laying patterns will be
used to subtly define parking areas and private
defensible space whilst retaining a cohesive
surface finish. Secondary streets will have a black
top finish with a black top or silver grey granite
aggregate precast concrete slab to pavements.

Boundary treatments will be predominantly of

low brick or stone wall and painted railings. Rear
garden boundaries will be defined with timber
fencing. Where rear boundaries form part of the
streetscene these will be 1.8m high brick, render
or stone walls to match the adjacent property.

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Street furniture is kept to a minimum to avoid
clutter. Simple back metal bollards will be
used to restrict vehicular access in the mews/
lane area. Trees in hard surface areas will be
protected with black metal tree guards set
within a porous resin bound gravel surface.

A particular feature of the landscape at Coed

Darcy, given the pronounced topography of the
site, are the proposed retaining walls. Where
retaining walls form part of the streetscene these
will be faced with natural stone, brick or render
to co-ordinate with the adjacent building styles/
boundary treatments. Retaining walls that form
part of the boundaries between rear gardens
will be timber, brick or render with a 1.8m high
timber fence to the top creating the boundary.
Low retaining walls within rear gardens will be
timber to provide a softer treatment, with steps as
required to enable access between garden levels.

Town Code Compliance

a Variable building set backs

a Front gardens

a Neighbourhood character

a Opportunity for scattered trees

punctuating rooflines

a Low tree density

a Simple, cohesive materials palette

a Plant species with wildlife value

and structural diversity

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 Character: Street Scenes
The elevations illustrate how an attractive series of
streetscenes will be created within Phase 1A & 1B at Coed
Darcy. Streets scenes have been developed to reinforce
a legible street hierarchy that responds to the sites
physical constraints and reflect the local vernacular.

Upon entering the development the main route
presents a more formal character with a series
of villas stepping up the hillside utilising the
natural terrain to provide distinctive interest in
silhouette and drawing the eye round into the
development. The Strategic Secondary route
continues this formal theme through the position
of houses and the creation of a regular rhythm.
The Heathland drive is characterised by larger
detached dwellings on a gentler gradient,
reflecting traditionally higher status house
typologies. Simple painted rendered facades
with pitched slate roofs predominate in this
area, with instances of stone facing treatments
on key focal buildings and walling.
The Strategic Secondary route continues
through the heathland rock cutting and leads to
the remainder of Phase 1B. The route through
is cahractarised by larger detaced and semi
detached houses with the main route leading
through a series of squares. Render is the
main material treatment along this route.
The cliff edge route is a pedestrian and shared
surface route along the northern edge of Phase
1B. Development along this route consists of
formal terraced housing to the west with larger
detached houses to the east overlooking the
NEAP. Smaller gateway houses provide access
to the cliff edge walk and shared surface drives.
A battered stone wall separates development
from the landscape buffer strip to the south of
the cliff edge. All houses on this frontage will
be finished in an off-white render finish.
The mews & tertiary streets are lined by smaller
dwelling types assembled in rows of informally
arranged houses providing a tighter, more
continuous street frontage and assimilating a more
organic piecemeal character. Red brick facades
contrast the lighter rendered facing treatments of
primary streets reinforcing a distinct sense of place.
Town Code Compliance
Predominantly semi-detached building types

Some use of apartments

Boundaries of railings on walls,

railings, and planting

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 Character: Appearance
An attractive range of house types has been developed to meet
current local housing requirements whilst responding to the
traditional character of the wider context. Emphasis has been
placed upon conventional pitched roof building forms and simple
well proportioned facades to form a coherent addition to the
wider townscape, with consideration paid to the arrangement of
fenestration and entrance thresholds to reflect street character.
A consistent light rendered treatment has been
applied to the houses along the main streets
forming a regular rhythm..The render treatment
is reflective of the colour palette set out in the
Town Code. The boundary treatments vary and
include metal railing topped stone walling enclose
sloped gardens, plain 1m high metal railings,
low stone faced walls and open landscaped
front gardens. These enclosers provide a strong
definition of private and public realm.

Larger wide fronted homes informed by the Hall

or Cross-passage house typology are typically
set back from the highway edge behind a low
stone wall or railings softened with planting.
Windows are arranged symmetrically about a
central axis defined by the front entrance. Where
applicable side gable windows provide natural
Town Code Compliance
surveillance and additional visual interest.
Both narrow and wide fronted dwellings
A less formal approach to window proportion and
arrangement has been applied to the mews area. Dwellings of 2 2 1/2 storeys

A traditional appearance reflective

of the local character

Predominantly render with some use of

brick in tertiary streets and mews areas.

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 Materials & Details
A simplified palette of materials and details has been adopted based
upon a strong reference to local building styles and durability.

Specific details include:

ark painted plinths serve to protect the

D
light rendered facades from water staining

lender lead dormer cheeks provide an

S
elegant addition to the roofscape

anted bays with low cills provide the

C
main ground floor living spaces increased
natural daylight and a suggestion of
grandeur to the larger properties.

Further attention is paid to the expression

of overhangs, soffits and lead work
to reinforce dwelling hierarchy.

Black rainwater goods

The use of clipped eaves with some larger

houses featuring exposed rafter feet.

Code Compliance
Coping to stone walls

Use of chimneys to reflect

street type and formality

Door surround details

Clipped eaves/verges to smaller dwellings

Projecting eaves on larger dwellings

Square and vertical window openings

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 Carbon Reduction
The proposals embody sustainable design principles with
an aspiration for carbon reduction. The measures and
principles to achieve this level are summarised below.

Energy increasing the carbon cycle and offsetting the

In-line with best practise, the first step is to reduce
energy demand by new dwellings. To achieve
a reduced demand the building fabric is to be
improved and care given to orientation of dwellings
and position of windows to take advantage of
solar gain. Particular attention has been paid
to insulation, airtightness and thermal bridging
to reduce heat loss and to meet the Approved
Document L of the building regulations 2011.
Further energy reduction measures include
the specification of percentage of dedicated
low energy light fittings and EU rated energy
efficient white goods where installed. Garage
space has also been provided for the storage
of cycles to encourage a reduced dependency
on the car, and a healthy lifestyle.
Water
Reduced flow rate sanitary fittings will be specified
to reduce the internal potable water consumption in
accordance with Building Regulations Part G 2010.
Materials
Timber has been selected as the primary structural
component for the lower emissions associated
with its processing and erection compared to
other conventional energy intensive alternatives.
As a grown material, timber absorbs carbon
which will be locked within the building fabric,
wider impact of construction. All timber products
will be FSC, or similar certified, and a Green guide
rating of A+ to D will be sought for a minimum
of 3 out of the 5 building envelope elements.
Surface water run-off
Coed Darcys green routes and spaces will
reduce the surface water run-off from the
development and reduce the risk of localised
flooding. Sustainable drainage features such
as attenuation ponds will ensure that the
peak rate of run-off for the development is no
greater than the previously-developed site.
Waste
The provision of accessible and adequately
sized household waste storage will be
provided to facilitate recycling and encourage
an environmentally conscious lifestyle.
Pollution
All foamed insulants specified will have
a Global warming potential of less than
5, to reduce green house gas emissions
associated with the use of blowing agents.
Highly efficient individual gas boilers will
be installed within the homes to reduce
NOx emissions arising from the operation
of space and hot water heating systems.

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Health & Wellbeing
To further reduce the energy demand and improve
the quality of internal light within the homes, all
the dwellings seek to provide natural daylight.

Management
The site shall be registered under a Local
or National scheme similar to Considerate
Constructors, to encourage socially and
environmentally considerate management of the
site during construction. The provision of Home
User Guides, which provide information of the
effective operation of the homes and location
of local facilities, shall also be considered.

Ecology
New planting will be provided
to benefit bio-diversity.

Landscape
This proposal provides an incidental open
space at the gateway to the site and an
attractive network of distinctive streets.

Soft and hard landscaping will be used to

define spaces and street scenes and add further
variety and interest to the development.

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 Summary
The Phase 1A & 1B proposals will
create an attractive residential
area, alongside the future mixed-
use centre within the central-
northern area at Coed Darcy.
The proposals have evolved from the approved
Masterplan and Development Brief, including a
Phase 1 framework plan, to detailed proposals.
The residential layout and series of strategies
provided within this section illustrate how
these proposals accord with the Town Code.

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Conclusion

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 Conclusion
The Design and Access
Statement document has set
the context for development of
Phase 1A & 1B. It also includes
the Development Brief for this
site and illustrates how the
reserved matters submission
responds positively, and is in
accordance with the masterplan
and Town Code for Coed Darcy.
This design led solution integrates design and
access to deliver an inclusive development
providing a range of dwelling sizes and styles
in a high quality development. We believe the
development provides attractive new streetscapes
with active frontages which will provide
positive visual contributions to the context.

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 TAN12 Design Response
The development will provide a high quality residential
neighbourhood which offers a wide range of accommodation. This will
be integrated with a public realm which is both attractive and safe.
In accordance with TAN12 we have considered the five key themes of delivering good design addressing:

Character

Movement

Community Safety

Environmental Sustainability

Access

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 TAN12 Objective
Character Sustaining or enhancing
local character
Promoting legible development
Promoting a successful
relationship between
public and private space
Promoting quality,
choice and variety
Promoting innovative design
Movement Promoting sustainable
means of travel
Environmental Achieving efficient use and
Sustainability protection of natural resources
Enhancing biodiversity
Designing for change
Community Ensuring attractive,
Safety safe public spaces
Security through
natural surveillance
Access Ensuring ease of access for all
Design Response
Distinctive proposals aimed at
improving the quality of the area
Proposals drawing on existing qualities
and local distinctiveness
Use of planting/building design and materials
to add way-finding and sub-conscious
understanding of the townscape
Dwellings are provided with a small front
garden to enable personalisation and
encourage a sense of community
Streets and incidental spaces to encourage activity
A mix of house types and tenures is to be provided
A considered housing layout and built
form has been established
A low-speed environment is to the encouraged
through the street design increasing safety
and promote walking and cycling, while
convenient access is provided to bus routes
The orientation of buildings and windows has
been designed to take advantage of solar gain
Choice of planting to encourage habitat creation
Overlooked and connected spaces are
provided within the Development
Spaces are located and designed to be
inclusive and to encourage activity
The layout of streets, spaces and
buildings has been designed to encourage
overlooking of the public realm
The proposals respond to the masterplan for Coed
Darcy which is designed to provide an integrated
and comprehensive development, with connectivity
across the site and with its surroundings
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Appendix

Development Brief

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 Contents
Introduction

Site Location

Relationship to Adjacent Development Parcels

Guidelines: Context/ Place Character

Guidelines: Movement Hierarchy and Parking

Guidelines: Block Design

Guidelines: Architectural Principles

Design Statement: Materials

Safety

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Introduction
The Town Code
approved under
Condition 10 of
Planning Consent
P2005/0393 requires
that a Development
Brief is prepared
for each phase of
development at Coed
Darcy which expands on
aspects/ features that
are particularly relevant
to the specific phase.
Figure 1: Coed Darcy Master Plan
(Approved March 2011)
This Development Brief for all residential the Town Code and
has been prepared on development at Coed the need for a Town
behalf of St Modwen Darcy and sets out the Architect to arbitrate
for Phases 1a and 1b design specification for through the design and
of the approved Master different land use areas development process.
Plan (figure 1) for the of the master plan.
In agreement with the
redevelopment of the
In reading this Town Architect this
former oil refinery
Development Brief Development Brief
at Coed Darcy.
for Phase 1a and 1b, is appended to the
The Town Code developers should be Reserved Matters DAS.
(March 2011) is the mindful of the key Rather than repeating
regulating document principles set out in drawings contained
within the DAS, cross
references will be made
to illustrate and expand
on particular aspects of
the Development Brief.
The Development Brief
follows the structure
as set out in the Town
Code, however, the
affordable housing
proposal will be dealt
with here rather than
later in the document.
Affordable
Housing
Following the
completion of a
viability assessment
no affordable housing
is required during
Phase 1a. Phase
1b should contain
shared equity units.
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 Site Location
Phases 1a and 1b are
the first in a series of
development phases
to deliver the wider
Coed Darcy Master
Plan. The relationship
of these first phases
must therefore be
considered within the
context of the wider
master plan (Figure 2)
rather than the former
oil refinery features.

Phases 1a occupies
a gateway position
alongside the primary
route into the Coed
Darcy development
from Junction
43 of the M4.

The Phase 1a and

1b sites comprise
remediated land and
fall generally from
the western boundary
towards the northern
boundary. It enjoys
long range views to
surrounding towns and
villages, as well as the
nearby Heritage Gate
residential development
to the southeast.

Figure 2: Coed Darcy Master Plan

Phasing (Approved March 2011)

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Adjacent Development Parcels
The northern boundary in level between the area of significant To the west of the
of conjoined Phases 1a site and Heritage Gate natural open space, site, land uses will
and 1b sits adjacent limits opportunities for characterised in the be predominantly
to the proposed connections between Landscape Character residential and
Mixed Use Centre the sites, but where Plan of the Town Code comprise 2 to 3
character area. This they are possible links as Green Periphery storey dwellings in
area will contain retail, should be made. and containing a mix of medium
commercial, community vegetation and habitat density typologies.
To the immediate
and high density mosaics, as well as
south of Phase 1a
residential floorspace. providing high quality
and 1b, the regulating
views from the site.
Buildings will range plan identifies an
between 2 and 4 storeys
in height. To the north
Figure 3: Town Code Adjacent Land Uses
east, the land uses will
comprise commercial/
employment hub
functions of between Secondary
School
2 to 4 storeys. Commercial
Residential
The eastern boundary
of the site adjoins a
commercial building Mixed Use/
Residential Mixed Use/
which is occupied by the Commercial
Environment Agency.
Primary
Existing residential School
uses at Heritage Gate Existing
Commercial
are located adjacent
to the south eastern
boundary. A change Phase 1a & 1b

Heritage Gate -
Existing Residential

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 Site Features
Other Features
The Phase 1a and 1b Approximate In addition to the as the surrounding
site comprises two location of the features identified by building heights of
types of feature to which NEAP is identified the regulating plan, the the proposed uses.
the reserved matters such that it places following site features
Cliff edges and steep
applications will need a large proportion and opportunities
slopes are located
to respond as follows: of the wider master are evident and will
within, and along
plan site within contribute towards
parts of the site
Key Fixes a 15 minute walk the character of the
boundary. These
(or 1050m) radii of phase 1a and 1b
The regulating plan should be integrated
a neighbourhood development as follows:
within the Town into the overall
play facility.
Code provides the Site contours design to provide
following key fixes in Locations for generally rise from interesting landform
and around the site: pedestrian and 43m AOD along the features distinctive
vehicle connections northern boundary to this part of the
Primary Street
are promoted in to 84m AOD on the wider master plan.
along the northern
relation to the wider western boundary of
boundary of the Areas of existing
master plan layout, the site. The position
site and providing landscape/
thereby informing and design of the
the primary access vegetation should
the location for built from will need
location into the site. be retained and
linkages from to respond carefully,
enhanced where
Principal of the phase 1a and 1b and be responsive
possible to provide
Strategic Secondary site boundaries. to, varying
feature landscapes.
Street route and localised
through the site. topographical
conditions as well

View across Coed Darcy, with the Phase 1A site in foreground

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Figure 4: Phase 1a and 1b Site Features

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 Guidelines
Context/Place
Character
The site comprises Table 1 defines the
two Place Character main characteristics
typologies as defined of each place typology
by the Town Code Place and these will be
Character Plan (extract used to inform the Phase 1a and 1b
at Figure 5), namely design of the site.
Neighbourhood and
Neighbourhood Edges.

Figure 5: Town Code Place Character Plan Extract

Table 1: Phase 1a and 1b Context/ Place Character Matrix

Height (above Primary Boundary

Character Type Street Type Land Use Building Type Density
ground level) Block Type Treatment

Primary Street,
Strategic Apartments,
Variable
Secondary Terrace, Semi- Back to
set backs,
Neighbourhood Street, Residential detached, 2 - 3 storeys* back, Court, Medium
front
Secondary Detached Linear
gardens
Street, Lane, housing
Mews, Court

Terrace, Semi- Variable

Secondary Back to
Neighbourhood detached, set backs,
Street, Lane, Residential 2 - 3 storeys* back, Court, Low
Edge Detached front
Mews Linear
housing gardens

* Exceptions to the storey height and number of storeys of residential buildings may be considered by the LPA

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Figure 6: Phase 1a and 1b Context/ Place Character

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 Landscape
Character
The site comprises two will be used to
Landscape Character inform the landscape
typologies as defined design of the site.
by the Town Code
Further information
Landscape Character
on soft landscaping Phase 1a and 1b
Plan (extract at
(planting) is included
Figure 7), namely
in the Strategic
Neighbourhood and
Landscaping Scheme
Neighbourhood Edge.
as required by Planning
Table 2 defines the Condition 14.
main characteristics
of each landscape
Figure 7: Town Code Landscape Character Plan Extract
typology and these

Table 2: Phase 1a and 1b Landscape Character Matrix

Tree Density
Main Landscape Principle Tree Tree Planting
Character Type (general Species Selection
Character Locations Pattern
distribution)

Native - Oak,
Secondary Roads; Scattered single trees; Birch, Scots Pine,
Scattered trees Low (5 - 10 per
Neighbourhood Lanes; Courts; Green Scattered Tree and Hawthorn, Wild
punctuating roof lines average block)
Banks Shrub groups Service Tree, Rowan,
Heather

Scattered trees along

Secondary roads as
appropriate. Linear Native - Oak, Birch,
Secondary Roads;
Neighbourhood Scattered trees hedges and emergent Low (5 - 10 per Hawthorn, Wild
Lanes; Courts; Green
Edge punctuating roof lines standard trees along average block) Service Tree, Rowan,
Banks; Edge Margins
Lanes and house Heather
backs; Scattered Tree
and Shrub groups

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Figure 8: Phase 1a and 1b Landscape Character

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 Movement
Hierarchy
The Town Code The Town Code provides
defines a clear street illustrations of each of
hierarchy (Figure 9 the street typologies
extract). Immediately appropriate to the
adjacent to the northern site. Reference should
boundary of Phase therefore be made to the
1a is the Strategic Town Code. Street cross Phase 1a and 1b
Primary Street which sections appropriate
also accommodates to this phase of
public transport development are also
services and provides illustrated within
direct access into the the earlier sections
phase 1a and 1b site. of this Reserved
Matters document. Figure 9: Town Code Movement Hierarchy Plan Extract
The hierarchy of routes
within Phase 1a and 1b Pedestrian/ Cycle
includes the Strategic
An off street walking
Secondary Street, Parking
and cycling network
which links Phase 1a
is proposed within Condition 65 of the S106
and 1b to the future
the Town Code, a states that a maximum
Phase 3, and provides
part of which passes of 1.5 parking spaces
access to Secondary
through Phases 1a and per dwelling.
Streets and Tertiary
1b. This route when
Streets within the site. The Town Code
completed through the
provides illustrative
The Code states that wider master plan will
examples and design
few streets will exceed connect residents with
principles for on street
a 1 in 12 gradient. the mixed use centres,
parking, parking courts,
and employment areas,
and garage parking
and on to the wider
typologies appropriate
National Cycle Network
for use within the site.
linking the site to
Neath and Swansea.

The Town Code provides

design principles
for this feature.

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Figure 10: Phase 1a and 1b Movement Hierarchy Plan

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 Block Typology
The Town Code defines
Phase 1a and 1b
predominantly within
two density bands:
medium density
(30 40 dph)
low density
(< 30 dph)
A very small part of
the Phase 1a area
is within the higher
density mixed use area.
Within these density
Figure 12: Phase 1a and 1b Block Typology Plan
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bands three different
block typologies: back
to back; court; and
linear are acceptable.
The back to back
follows a traditional
perimeter block Phase 1a and 1b
design, with frontage
around the edge of
the block and back
to back rear gardens.
(Illustrative Figure 12)
The court type Figure 11: Town Code Block Typology Plan Extract
(illustrative Figure
14) allows for internal
spaces within blocks,
often available
 Figure 14: Town Code Back to Linear
Figure 13: Town Code Back to Back
Typology
Block Typology

Table 3: Phase 1a and 1b Block Typology Matrix

Medium Low
Density High (40dph)
(30 - 40dph) (< 30 dph)

Block Back to Back, Back to Back, Back to Back,

Type Court Court, Linear Court, Linear

Mixed
Use Retail,
Land Use Residential Residential
Commercial,
Residential
Retail,
Commercial, Apartments,
Terrace, Semi-
Building Community, Terrace, Semi-
detached,
Type Apartments, detached,
Detached
Terraced Detached
Figure 15: Town Code Court Type
Housing
Typology
Height 2 - 4 storeys* 2 - 3 storeys* 2 - 3 storeys*
* Exceptions to storey height and number of storeys of residential buildings may
be considered by the LPA.

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 Architectural Demonstrate
an appropriate
Principles
percentage of
Phase 1a and 1b must buildings within
responding to the the Higher Density
traditional character Areas are adaptable.
of the wider context,
Demonstrate that
with an emphasis
mixed use buildings
upon conventional
abide by the Town
pitched roof building
Code guidelines.
forms and simple well
proportioned facades. Describe the
character of
The approach
building types
to materials and
in terms of their
fenestration should
degree of formality
reflect the street
or informality
hierarchy and help
as set out in the
enhance the legibility
Town Code.
of the area.
Present all street
Designers will be
compositions
expected to comply
and describe
with the requirements
their character
of the Town Code,
in terms of their
such that the following
degree of formality
criteria are satisfied:
or informality
Present a plan as set out in the
book of building Town Code.
types which abide
by the guidelines
set out in Building
Types: Residential.

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Public Realm visual appeal and Attractive boundary
benefiting biodiversity. treatments must be
The palette of landscape
utilised to enhance
materials must reflect
Hard Landscape the streetscene and
the requirements and
designed to comply
principles set out in The Town Code
with the Town Code.
the Town Code and provides details of
Street furniture should
Strategic Landscaping the approach to hard
be kept to a minimum
Scheme (prepared to landscape in relation to:
to avoid clutter.
discharge Planning
Boundary
Condition 14).
Treatments

Soft Landscape Street Furniture

Planting within Phase Road Markings

1a and 1b should follow
Signage
the North Coed Darcy
Landscape Principles. Public Art
As such the focus
Lighting
should be towards a
strong urban character Recycling and
with public areas Waste Collection
created predominantly
Utilities
with hard landscape
materials and a tree Substations
planting strategy
prioritising single
Materials selected
large specimen trees,
should reinforce
such that they provide
the design aim of
legacy trees which
developing a simple,
will become important
cohesive and consistent
landscape features
treatment across Coed
as they mature.
Darcy and enhancing
Plant species should the local sense of
reflect the Town Code identity. The choice
and the Strategic of material, its colour
Landscaping Scheme and application should
utilising species that are reinforce the street
native and/or provide hierarchy and legibility
a recognised wildlife of the development. In
value and structural addition, it can be used
diversity maximising to help define parking
areas and private space.

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 Design Materials
The Town Code states should therefore be
that the materials made to the Town Code
specified within Coed for guidance on the
Darcy, including appropriate use and
phases 1a and 1b, selection of materials
should reflect Holistic for the following areas:
Sustainability. As such
Public Realm,
they should enhance
including surface Phase 1a and 1b
the environmental,
materials, street
human and social good
furniture, and
of the development.
retaining wall
In addition, the finishes.
materials palette
Building Materials,
should be based upon
including
a strong reference to
environmental Figure 16: Town Code Materials Plan Extract
local building styles
standard.
and durability.
External Finishes,
Phases 1a and 1b
including walls, Street Character
are defined as being
colour palette, in relation to
Standard Palette within
roofs, roofs the achievement
the Town Code (figure
miscellaneous, of formal and
16 extract). Reference
windows, doors, informal character
window and door
surrounds,

Figure 16: Town Code Street Character Example

Formal Informal

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Designing out Crime
for parking, and may include dwellings.

The linear block design (illustrative Figure

13) is intended for steeper parts of the site,
and are narrower single-sided blocks.

The Town Code promotes the consideration

of safety and security in its development.

It summarises best practise documents

in designing out crime: TAN12 Design,
Manual for Streets, and Secured by Design.

Phase 1a and 1b must follow these

principles in seeking to create a safe as well
as an attractive and well connected place.

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