1.1| PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT
This document considers the development potential for the former Chadwell Clinic site and summaries the development opportunity to provide nine new residential flats along with assocaited car parking and amenity, on the land formally occupied by the Chadwell Clinic at the corner of River View & Ruskin Road.
The report has been produced to provide background information about the site including description of the location, context, site context analysis along with an outline development proposal.
The purpose of the report is to set out the site considerations and design rationale which have informed the outline proposals, on which we are seeking to undertake formal engagement with the local authority and obtain feedback on the development proposals through a pre application process.
NOTE: The design information contained within in the report is based on information received for the site to date and is subject to further assessment, surveys, third party consultant input, design coordination and consultation with building control.
2.0| SITE CONTEXT
2.1| SITE LOCATION & DESCRIPTION
The town of Chadwell St Mary is located within the unitary authority of Thurrock, in the County of Essex, just north of the Thames Estuary. The town of Grays is located approximately 3.2km to the west, and to the south lies the modern town of Tilbury which is approximately 1.6km from Chadwell St Mary. The A1089 road sits to the west and links the surrounding urban settlements to the A13 east to west link and to the M25 and Dartford Crossing located around 15km from the site.
The development site is located to the south west of Chadwell St Mary, and forms a corner plot at the junction of River View and Ruskin Road. The site is surrounded to the north by largely semi-detached residential development, and to the south the area is characterised by a mix of larger residential blocks with commercial uses at street level, terraces and semi-detached residential dwellings. The location of the site provides access to a wide range of facilities which include local shops, a medical centre, library and schools all located within approximately 500m of the site.
2.2| EXISTING SITE
The site known as 78 to 82 River View was formally occupied by Chadwell Clinic until its closure. To the north and east of the site existing 2 storey residential dwellings face the site with areas of existing open amenity space immediately adjoining the site to the east. To the south on the opposite side of River View there is a parade of 3 to 3.5 storey terraces with commercial units occupying the ground floor, with residential accommodation above. The existing 1 - 1.5 storey brick built building which ocupied the site has been demolished with only the foundations, an area of hard standing and existing site access remaining from the previous site use.
The site is bounded by ~2.4m metal mesh fence with existing perimeter shrubs and hedging along the north, east and part of the western boundary inside the existing fenceline.
Access to the site is provided from Ruskin Road.
2.4| CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
As part of the initial site assessment the diagram overleaf identifies the key opportunities and constraints for the site development and will be used to inform the design development of the project.
OPPORTUNITIES:
• Existing access from Ruskin Road.
• Create new high quality residential apartments
• Removal of the existing perimeter fence and provide additional landscaping to enhance existing site and surroundings.
• Redevelop a unutilised piece of brownfield land.
• Connect the site with the existing amenity spaces around the site.
• Create a new high quality focal point at the junction of River View & Ruskin Road.
CONSTRAINTS:
• Relationship with the existing residental dwellings to the north & east.
• Land take required for provision of car parking.
• Transition between 2 storey to 3/ 3.5 storey.
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KINGSLEY WALK
Ordnance Survey Licence Number 0100031673
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) makes a distinction between domestic and commercial clients and outlines the duties you, as client, have under Health and Safety Law (HSE). These duties can be found at.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/responsibilities.htm
It is your responsibility as client to make yourself aware of your role within CDM 2015 and act accordingly.
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) makes a distinction between domestic and commercial clients and outlines the duties you, as client, have under Health and Safety Law (HSE).
These duties can be found at. http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/responsibilities.htm
KINGSLEY WALK
It is your responsibility as client to make yourself aware of your role within CDM 2015 and act accordingly.
P INFORMAL PARKING AREA
OPEN SPACE
TRAFFIC CALMING FEATURE
EXISTING VIEWS FROM RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
EXISTING BUILD LINE
NEW BUILDING FRONTAGE
MAINTAIN SEPERATION
CONNECTION TO EXISTING OPEN SPACE
FOCAL CORNER OF NEW BUILDING AT JUNCTION
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PURPOSE OF ISSUE RIBA STAGE
EXISTING
EXISTING BUILD LINE
DRAWING STATUS
3.1|CONCEPT PROPOSAL
Siting, Scale & Massin g|
The concept for the site has been informed by the initial site analysis in order to develop a concept proposal which sensitively responds to the opportunities and constraints of the site, and immediate context.
The development proposes a new high quality residential apartment building which provides 9no. 1 bed 2 person, 2 bed 3 person, 2 bed 4 person and 3 bed 4 person residential apartments with dual aspect, private amenity and car parking. The design will provide a new street frontage to both River View and Ruskin Road, addressing the corner site with reference to the surrounding build lines and create a new focal point to the navigational junction.
In developing the concept design for the site the relationship of the proposal, both in terms of position and scale, has been carefully considered to ensure that the development is appropriate for the existing context. The siting of the proposal is set towards the southern boundary inline with the build line of the surrounding context, enabling the rear of the building to be set a suitable distance from the neighbouring residential dwellings to the north, and provide new street frontage to River View and Ruskin Road. The building position has also enabled the associated car parking to be sited to the rear of the building, with access to the building provided from both the car park and from the River View elevation.
The scale of the proposed development seeks to assist with the transition between the built form north to south; from the 2 storey dwellings to the north to the 3/ 3.5 storey terrace to the south. The concept design of the street scene, as viewed from Ruskin Road, can be seen in the indicative sketch street elevation on page 8. The development is proposed to be across 3 storeys, however the design of the proposal has allowed for the height to assimilate with its adjacent context.
The internal arrangement of the apartments allows for dual aspect to each of the dwellings and the provision of private amenity space has been incorporated into the design, linking to views of the adjacent amenity space. The two dwellings located on the ground floor are provided with individual private access directly from River View, with the first and second floor served via communal circulation.
Appearance|
The site is located in an area where there is a mix of architectural vernacular and materials; which includes brick, render and cladding. At the concept stage it is intended that the proposal would use brick as the predominant material with visual interest and variation to the elevations achieved through the fenestration, brick panels and contemporary detailing. Although the evolution of the design is in the early stages and subject to further development, contained within the document is a precedent images palette which provides an indication of the type of high quality residential architecture that this development could provide.
Externally, landscaping is proposed to reinforce the existing landscaped boundaries through additional tree planting, screening and new amenity spaces; all of which have the ability to introduce new biodiverse habitat to the site. The removal of the existing perimeter boundary fence will allow for the addition of new landscaped areas to Ruskin Road and River View; creating a positive connection and interaction with the adjoining streets.
Access & Parking|
Existing access into the site is maintained from Ruskin Road, providing a dedicated car parking area to the north side of the building, in the position of the informal parking area associated with the former Chadwell Clinic.
The proposed layout accords with the Local Authorities development policies providing a total of 14 car parking spaces, which equates to 1 dedicated space per dwelling + 0.5 visitor spaces per dwelling.
Cycle parking has also been accommodated to the rear of the building in a covered and secure area.
FIRST FLOOR
Refuse|
A dedicated bin storage area is located within the car parking area which provides space for 4no. 1100L communal bins - 2no. general waste & 2no. recycling.
Accommodation Schedule|
Unit 1 - 2B3P ~ 66m 2
Unit 2 - 2B4P ~ 70m 2
Unit 3 - 2B4P ~ 70m 2
Unit 4 - 1B2P ~ 51m 2
Unit 5 - 1B2P ~ 51m 2
Unit 6 - 2B3P ~ 63m 2
Unit 7 - 2B4P ~ 70m 2
Unit 8 - 3B4P ~ 82m 2
Unit 9 - 3B4P ~ 84m 2
TOTAL = ~ 607m 2 / 6534sqft
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Ordnance Survey Licence Number 0100031673
CDM 2015
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) makes a distinction between domestic and commercial clients and outlines the duties you, as client, have under Health and Safety Law (HSE).
These duties can be found at.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/responsibilities.htm
It is your responsibility as client to make yourself aware of your role within CDM 2015 and act accordingly.
SECOND FLOOR
ACCOMMODATION SCHEDULE
UNIT 3 - approx. 70m² / 753.4ft²
UNIT 4 - approx. 51m² / 548.9ft²
UNIT 5 - approx. 51m² / 548.9ft²
UNIT 6 - approx. 63m² / 678.1ft²
UNIT 7 - approx. 70m² / 753.4ft²
UNIT 8 - approx. 82m² / 882.6ft²
UNIT 9 - approx. 84m² / 904.1ft²
TOTAL (FIRST FLOOR):approx. 235m² / 2529.5ft²
TOTAL (SECOND FLOOR):approx. 235m² / 2529.5ft²
TOTAL : approx. 588m² 6329.1ft²
SKETCH DESIGNS HAVE BEEN PREPARED BASED ON LIMITED SITE INFORMATION AND OS MAPPING DATA.
VEGETATION LOCATION AND SIZES
DATE:
In summary, the proposed redevelopment of this brownfield site into high quality residential dwellings is considered acceptable and the document demonstrates how the outline concept proposals have been informed by the initial site analysis and the sites context. The proposal presents a sustainable development that responds sympathetically and contextually to its locality through the proposed scale and appearance, and provides the opportunity to enhance the site and surrounding environment through the design.
The proposed development would provide:
• Re-use and regeneration of an existing brownfield site for residential dwellings.
• High quality family apartments of varying sizes, all with access to external private amenity and car parking.
• Enhancement of the site through landscaping, street frontage and positive connections to its surroundings.
• New focal ‘gateway’ at the junction of River View and Ruskin Road.
We therefore conclude that the proposal would provide a positive contribution to Chadwell St Mary and the applicant would welcome discussion and engagement with Officers on these initial proposals to help inform and develop the scheme further.
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Thesedutiescanbefoundat.
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Thesedutiescanbefoundat.
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CDM2015
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Thesedutiescanbefoundat.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/responsibilities.htm Itisyourresponsibilityasclienttomakeyourselfaware ofyourrolewithinCDM2015andactaccordingly.
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