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01 Existing view from the rear of Friars Rookery02 View from the rear of Friars Rookery with proposed massing

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ACCESS STATEMENT

This access statement sets out the process used to create an accessible and inclusive environment within the proposed development and associated public realm. It explains the measures we have incorporated to facilitate access and use by all people.

Several documents have been consulted during the design process, which have informed the proposals. These are as follows:

- Building Regulations, Approved Document M.

- British Standard BS8300:2009 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people – Code of Practice.

- British Standard BS5588 Part 8:1999 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings: Code of practice for means of escape for disabled people.

- Lifetime Homes (with respect to the public realm and the internal layouts).

SITE ACCESS

The scheme has two main entrance points. The individual entrances to the open market units and affordable housing are accessed from Northgate Avenue. An additional entrance from the amenity space is provided at the rear of the building.

Pedestrian and vehicular access has been clearly separated across the scheme. Paving textures have been used to clearly distinguish vehicular routes across the shared pedestrian surfaces.

PARKING

The overall site strategy for parking has been developed with Mid Sussex & Crawley’s guidance on car parking. An appropriate percentage has been allocated for disabled.

LEVELS

Where possible, level access routes will be provided. Where the level changes necessitate ramps, steps or stairs, they will be designed fully in accordance with the appropriate standards.

ENTRANCES AND EXITS

These are clearly visible from the street. Entrances and access controls will be designed in accordance with Part M (2004) and emergency egress will be designed in accordance with BS5588: Part 8. The entrance door will be an automatic opening door and will operate using a secure access system for residents. Lighting will be installed to support safety for the area.

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

The lifts within the scheme will meet or exceed the requirements of Part M of the Building Regulations in terms of car sizes, door openings and clear landings. The building will meet or exceed the guidance set out in Part B. These will also conform to Lifetime Homes requirements.

INTERNAL BUILDING DESIGN

The design reflects the importance placed on providing high quality accommodation for all. The requirements of the Equality Act have been considered throughout, from accessing the new building and the public realm within the application site, to moving around the internal parts of the building and accessing information (signage, contact details etc.).

The unit layouts have been designed to meet the requirements of Lifetime Homes.

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SITE STRATEGY

The requirements for servicing the proposed development have been carefully considered.

Refuse is stored in two bin stores across the site to enable residents to access these areas within a 30M walking distance. The diagram opposite shows the location of each of these stores.

PRIVATE TENURE

The refuse store is located in close proximity to the main entrance, accessed both internally from the circulation core and externally.

CBC refuse collection workers will collect directly from the store via controlled access. The details of this will need to be agreed with the appropriate department.

The refuse store is located less than 25m from the main public highway and dedicated collection lay-by. This access route is at ground level with no steps or other obstructions.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The refuse store is positioned in close proximity to the entrance area. It is concealed from the public realm and does not have any negative visual impact on the area.

On collection days CBC refuse collection workers will collect the bins directly from the store via controlled access.

SUMMARY OF REFUSE PROVISION

The Good Practice Guide for Developers - Refuse and Recycling Storage at New Residential Developments within Crawley has been used as guidance, where an assumption of 120L per week of refuse should be allowed per 3-4 bedroom property. The waste strategy also aligns with Crawley Borough Council’s ‘Waste Management Strategy 2006-2009.’

Using this strategy an allowance of 100L per week of refuse has been assumed for studios and one bed flats. For all two bed flats, 150L per week has been assumed. 50% of this provision will be allocated for recycling.

• Private tenure 4 x 1100L Euro Bins - general refuse

• Private tenure 4 x 1100L Euro Bins - recycliing

• Affordable 3 x 1100L Euro Bins - general refuse

• Affordable 3 x 1100L Euro Bins - recycling

DETAILED DESIGN

During detailed design it will be ensured that adequate lighting, access control and facilities to hose down the bin store will be included. Along with these points, the following will be taken into consideration:

• Refuse areas will integrate natural ventilation via fully louvred external doors.

• The height of the bin store will allow refuse bins to be opened fully.

• Internally there will be PIR sensors to provide ample light within the stores, whilst conserving energy.

• There will be secure access to all refuse store doors.

• There will be good levels of ventilation to the store to ensure a cleanly and pleasant environment is maintained for residents.

WASTE STATEMENT

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The principles of the proposal have been designed to maximise passive environmental features and to minimise wastage. Internal layouts are designed to optimise daylight levels, minimise heat loss, reducing the energy load requirements, through improved heating, lighting and ventilation systems.

Eco friendly materials, water management, recycling and noise control methods have all been considered in the proposals and the Energy Assessment by Method LLP provides a detailed analysis of the approach.

The development is designed to seek achievement of Level 3 Code For Sustainable Homes. In more recent months CFSH has been discontinued by the Government but still may be a funding requirement for the proposals.

Across the development the Code Pre-Assessment shows how Crawley’s Sustainability Policies will be met placing this aspect at the forefront of the design.

Please refer to the following documents for detailed information:

200_307_Energy and Sustainability Statement

SUSTAINABILITY & ENERGY STATEMENT

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The development seeks to provide appropriate amounts of car and cycle parking facilities to meet both Local Planning standards and also the requirements of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.

A full transportation statement has been carried out by Parmarbrook, providing a detailed analysis of the strategy.

CYCLE PARKING & PROVISION

Cycle parking for the development is provided in two locations across the site. Open Market and Affordable Units have their own dedicated cycle stores, the provision is as follows:

Open market - 88 spaces.

Affordable Housing - 60 spaces.

In addition there are a total of 12 visitor cycle parking spaces provided across the scheme, with an appropriate proportion located adjacent to each of the entrance areas.

Please refer to: 200_308_Transport Statement for further details.

TRANSPORTATION STATEMENT

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We have consulted the Crime Prevention Design Officer at Sussex Police to discuss Secure by Design principles for the scheme.

The following documents have been consulted throughout the design process:

Main Principles-Secured by Design

New Homes-Secure by Design 2010

Multi Storey Dwellings - Secured by Design 2004

Safer Places - The Planning System and crime Prevention 2004

DESIGN CHANGES: CONSULTATION COMMENTS

We will ensure appropriate security levels within the new development and have evaluated our designs through liaison with Crawley’s Crime Prevention Officer, Philip Edwards. As a result of this, we have made the following adaptations to our design proposals.

Public and private spaces have been clearly delineated. Fences and hedges have been kept at below one meter in height around amenity gardens to keep these areas open to view. At the sides of the main block and vulnerable areas of the site access has been controlled by inserting 1.8m walls to control entry to the development.

Consideration has been given to changes in ground textures across the site and zones for vehicle routes have been clearly defined within the shared surface area. The undercroft has been widened to separate these pedestrians and vehicles and improve access to the cycle store. Low level barriers across this frontage will be installed to protect users of this space.

The bike store has been separated into lockable zones to define ownership and provide a better security.

GENERALLY

Throughout the design, windows and doors have been positioned so that all areas of the site can be observed from both the ground floor and upper floors.

The ground floor accommodation has windows to the communal gardens. This is to create an active engagement at ground floor level promoting responsibility for the public realm and passive surveillance throughout the

development.

Strategically placed planting beds/ storage facilities and building illumination are just two of the methods that have been adopted in order to provide a secure and safe environment for residents and the surrounding properties.

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PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION

During the application process, the Aerodrome Safeguarding department at Gatwick Airport have been consulted with regarding the proposed development due to the proximity to Gatwick Airport. (See Appendix A for confirmation).

Advice given during consultation:

- Height of proposed scheme is within acceptable range for development. NATS should be contacted for a technical radar assessment during the application period.

- As the site is located within the ‘bird circle’ of the airport, any new planting should not attract large numbers of birds that could cause risk to the airport.

- SUDS and water features are not encouraged within landscaped area as this may attract increased numbers of birds to the area.

- Renewable provisions should be carefully considered. Wind Turbines should not be used on site as these can have adverse effects on the airport. If large areas of solar panels are to be used, liasion will occur with Gatwick Airport to ensure risk is mitigated.

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CONCLUSION

The proposals present an excellent opportunity to meet a well documented need, and introduce a high quality housing development into a highly sustainable location within Crawley town centre.

The site has been identified by Crawley Borough Council as one of the ‘Town Centre and Edge-of-Centre Development sites.’ As such it is an area where development is actively encouraged.

The design has benefited from a steady evolution as a result of regular engagement with the local planning department. A proposal that addresses all matters raised through this process has been developed, this document explains in detail how this has been achieved.

The proposals create a building of real architectural merit, grounded in the local modernist vernacular while also incorporating innovate technologies and design standards of today. The defining of a new street edge will bring animation and passive surveillance to the current open site. This new landmark building will front the edge of the town centre and act as a catalyst to improve the design ambitions of future developments.

01 3D visualisation of proposed scheme along Northgate Avenue.

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01 3D visualisation of shared amenity space to rear of proposal.

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