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Whitfield Masterplan

Site Information and Desktop Site Analysis Location

Glasgow

Whitfield Planning Framework—Information for housing, open

Dundee is located in the East of

space and the environment along with transport and residential

Scotland north of Glasgow and

parking standards were identified within this framework.

Figure 4: Showing the policy document front covers

Edinburgh. The site is situated in

Edin-

Sustainable Urban Drainage

Whitfield, located approximately 3

The area needs to be

miles north east of Dundee city centre.

drained to remove and

The site is located in the north east of

control the ground

Whitfield and is approximately 2.5

surface water. There is a

hectares.

SUDs system in place

Figure 1: Showing Location of the site in comparison to Dundee and 2 of the main cities.

Site Area

around Whitfield to

Case Study of Ardler

protect the water quality

Ardler is situated on the North West of Dundee and is an ex-council estate.

The advantages of the development which will be used in Whitfield are: 

The roads are designed to slow down the cars, public transport improved, natural surveillance over open space and finally the development as much as possible was designed around the existing vegetation.

and the habitats of the Figure 5: Shows the existing network for SUDS around the area.

The site area should be able to be connected to the network which is in place.

As there is a system already in place it will be possible to connect there area up to the existing network. This will reduce costs and also increase the areas water quality.

Population

The disadvantages which are going to try and be avoided or modified

It can be seen in the pyramid that

Population Pyramid for Whitfield

within the design of Whitfield are:

there is a high percentage of younger

90 and over 80 - 89

The housing units were repeated block after block resulting in little noticeable changes making it hard to work out where you are to avoid this in Whitfield there is going to be greater mix of housing.

70 - 79 Age Category

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wildlife around the area.

population which begins to decrease

60 - 69

50 - 59 40 - 49

% Female

30 - 39

% Male

20 - 29

until the age of 40-49 where there is a peak. The population then decreases

10 - 19 0-9

Figure 2: Showing the repetition of the same housing unit for the whole street.

-20

-10

0

Figure 6: The population pyramid for Whitfield 2010.

Whitfield originally became a town in the 1960’s to

of which was lack of privately owned open space. identified in the early 1980’s began which resulted in the demolition of the unhealthy and unsightly Skarne blocks.

Figure 3: Historical maps from top 1970, 1980 and 1990

the main housing tenure that I will be a shortage of this

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Policy 4

Policy 5

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Policy 55

Policy 67

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Policy 72

Policy 75

Housing Policy 2 and 3

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Policy 82

Policy 83

Transport Policy 3 and 4

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Policy 86

Policy 88

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Environmental Resources

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Detached

Figure 7: Showing the percentage of housing types in Whitfield. And different housing tenure from left: flat, terraced, semi-detached and detached.

The average density in the UK is to have 25 dwellings per hectare where as the average density in Whitfield in 2010 was slightly lower of 23 dwellings

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Dundee and Angus Structure Plan:

Semi-detached

Household Information—Density

Policies at National, Regional and Local level were identified: Scottish Planning Dundee Local Plan

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Terraced

tenure.

Policy Context

Housing Policy

Flats

number of these within Whitfield. One of promoting on the site is detached as there is

In 1988 the first stage of the regeneration programme



House types in Whitfield

terraced housing as there is already a large

Blocks, 4/5 storey blocks, creating social problems one

Policy:

residential care homes.

going into Whitfield should avoid flats and

Whitfield was built in a Radburn layout in Skarne



there is not a great need for older

This shows that the development that is

accommodate the increased population of Dundee.



steadily with age. This meaning that

Household Information—Tenure

History of the site



20

% of people in the category

Desktop Study 

10

per hectare. The density is going to be in the lower Figure 8: Example of lower density housing.

end closer to the layout shown in Figure 7.

The gap between the houses is important as it adds to privacy.

Appendix 1

It also reduces the

Policy 6 Figure 9: Example of higher density housing.

density of the houses.

Figure 10: Example of lower density housing.

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Geographical Site Analysis Geographical Study

Views inwards and outwards Figure 19: Site Photo

Topography and Vegetation The site is North facing and approximately 2.5Ha in size. The site is fairly flat with a few small undulating areas which should be able to be levelled out in order to create a flatter site to build houses on the site. The very

Figure 20: Site Photo

Figure 18: Site Photo

These views around the

North of the site is an exception (indicated in blue) as it is very steep which can be seen in Figure 12.

This area of the site is very steep. There is a

Figure 21: Site Photo

very clear drop behind

Legend:

the exciting tenement

Figure 11: Site Photo

Standing at the very

block. There is bare

North of the site

rock face on the

looking up towards the

eastern edge of the

tenement blocks which

site should try to be

Figure 12: Site Plan

maintained. The statue should also be kept as it

Views out of the site Views into the site

Figure 22: Site Plan

shows the areas culture.

Architecture of surrounding areas Figure 24: Site Plan

site. This makes the

are on the site at present.

north of the site

This pictures shows the

un-buildable.

Figure 25: Site Photo

Figure 23: Site Photo

slope increase up towards

These are the main

Haddington Avenue has a mixture

There is two blocks one of three

the houses.

Where possible these

areas of mature

of semi-detached, terraced and

sections and the other of four and

vegetation which

bungalow houses along the stretch

these are the only remaining blocks

areas of vegetation

means that where

of road. The average price of a 3

of this style remaining in Whitfield.

will be maintained

possible they will be

bedroom house on Haddington

These are some of the cheapest

but if they have to be

maintained.

Avenue over the last five years is

prices homes within Whitfield the

£118,227 and a 2 bed house over

average price for Swallowtail Court

the same period is £97,083.

over the last 5 years is £35,966.

Figure 13: Site Photo

cut down other

Figure 14: Showing the location of the mature and other vegetation.

vegetation will be planted to replace.

Land Use The main land use in the area is

Figure 15: Showing that there has been no planning applications been submitted.

Electricity On the West side of the site there is an Electric

residential with a few public buildings

Sub Station situated

to the south of the site including an

which is in need of

existing school and a proposed school,

work. In Figure 28 there

church and a bowling green.

is an example of what

Church Existing School New School Bowling Green

This map is taken from Dundee

could be done to

Council website showing there

improve the appearance

has been no planning

as it can’t be moved.

applications submitted in the surrounding area, meaning that the development will not Figure 16: Showing land use of the area

- Site Area - Schools - Bus Stops

Figure 17: Showing Bus stops and Schools

Figure 26: Site Plan Figure 28: A sub station in Scarborough has been disguised as a house with very clear warnings on it.

Accessibility Figure 29: Site Plan shown pedestrian and vehicle routes

At present these are the main vehicle and pedestrian routes but

conflict with any proposals.

when developing the site these

Public Services

Legend:

Figure 27: Showing the sub station is in need of improvement

may change as there will be new

The existing bus stops surrounding the site

routes developing around the Life

area are shown on the map. It can be seen to

Sciences centre which will be

the North there are plenty of choice but to

bringing more people into the area.

the South it is lacking. The schools which surround the site area are also shown.

Legend: - Main Pedestrian routes at present - Main Vehicle Routes

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Design Proposals Street Design

Housing Design Typology Plot Size

A

2

120m

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10m

Bungalow 8m

8m 10m

120m2

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12m



16m

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12m

10m

10m



15m

8m



160m2



10m



16m

10m

160m2



10m 16m

Detached



10m

16m

6 plots

followed in order to provide the best functioning street possible.

Figure 33: Shows the street design hierarchy . 

3 bed— £115,500

3 bedroom 1 bathroom Garage Garden space

£120,000

2 bedroom 2 bathroom Garage Garden space

£100,000

3 bedroom 2 bathroom Garage Garden space

£115,500

4 bedroom 3 bathroom Double Garage Garden space

£135,000

3 bedroom 2 bathroom Garage Garden space

£120,000

9 plots

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3 plots

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Pedestrian movement Cyclists Connection within the place and the wider community Distinctive landmarks Street Patterns Public Transport

6 plots

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Drainage Utilities Reducing Clutter

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Planting Materials

Having small radius corners on the streets make it easier for the pedestrian to cross as they keep there desire line and increases there safety. The smaller radius also slows down the cars much more than sweeping corners.

Figure 34: Decreasing the radius of the corner at crossings slows down the cars and makes it safer for the pedestrian.

8 plots

Cyclists The smaller radius corners again reduce cars speed making it safer for the cyclist. As the car speed through

3 plots

the development will be low the cyclists will be able to share the road.

3 bedroom 2 bathroom Garage Garden space

£130,000

4/5 bedroom 3 bathroom DoubleGarage Garden space

£150,000

5 plots

Figure 35: Shows that small radius corners at junctions increases cyclists safety.

Figure 36: Showing cyclist sharing the road with the cars.

Street Patterns 8 plots

Traditional cul-de-sacs are discouraged as they lead to a disconnected community . Small cul-de-sacs can be considered where topography and boundaries are an issue. The turning circles in cul-de-sacs need to be considered to make sure that they are effective.

With the size of the overall development the

Figure 30: Showing the location of the LEAP by Dundee City Council.

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Pedestrian Movement

14 plots

Open Space Design

Legend: - LEAP shown for the area

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Street Structure Street Layout Street Detail

Traffic Speed Junction Types Streets for people Parking Emergency vehicle access

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Street Design Hierarchy

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15m



G

2 bed— £97,500

When designing a street there is a hierarchy that is important to be

8m 

120m2

8m

Detached





10m

16m

16m

Plots Example on site Designs

15m

160m2

Detached

F



10m

8m

12m



8m

E



Average Sale Price

15m

10m

Semi detached





12m

8m

12m





15m

D

16m

120m2

10m

Semi detached



10m

16m

15m

C



10m

Semi Detached

160m2

12m

2/3 bedroom 1 bathroom Garage Garden space

15m

10m

B

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15m

Bungalow



12m

10m

12m

B

Information regarding house

Hierarchy

Figure 37: Cul-de-sac turning circles.

open space which I am going to put into place

Figure 38 shows that the set distances between

is a LEAP, Local Equipped Area for Play.

house frontages should be between 12-18m. A rigid

Figure 29 shows the proposed location for the LEAP within the site. There are set conditions for the Play area to be classed as a LEAP.

width should be avoided to give a sense of variety and to accommodate different activities .

Street Furniture is another design feature that needs to be discussed as

Figure 31: Showing variations in Park benches showing that the benches don’t just have to be functional but can also be decorative.

The play area must include and abide to the following: Minimum size of 400m2.

5m minimum buffer to the nearest dwelling.

Should have play equipment (natural or formal) Kick about area Native conservation Visual amenity

Figure 38: Shows the width that is required for residential streets.

the streets do not want to end up being cluttered.

Figure 39: Shows the different types of bins which can be placed in the area.

Planting street trees helps to soften the street scene and it also provides a visual interest and it can also be used to slow down motorists as long as

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there is still appropriate driver sightlines.

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Figure 40: Shows the ways that trees can be used to break up the scene.

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Figure 32: Showing examples of play equipment and areas for a football

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Final Design This area is for a younger Childs play park which will have play park furniture as well as seating for parents who accompany their children

Figure 43: Showing what the younger play area will be inspired from.

This area is for an older children's play park.

This area is a space big enough for a small football pitch.

Figure 44: Shows the proposed skate park for the older children.

Figure 42: This shows the amount of open space which is situated on the site. The mature trees which are located on the site have been maintained and more trees are to be planted within the open space alongside some park benches.

Figure 41: This shows the roads and the footpaths which are in place for the place to function.

Figure 45: Showing a small football pitch similar to the one which is being proposed for the site.

This is the new site of the butterfly statue which is already on the site. It has been moved South so that it is situated within the new open space.

Figure 46: This shows the different types of housing tenure which are being placed on the site and the location of these. It is shown in the key what the different colours mean.

Figure 47: Shows the styles of housing which will be used in the area all will be made using a brick outer shell in order to link in with the surroundings.

Development Costing Type of construction Road Construction

Cost

Area size of Development/ Number required

Overall Cost

Type of construction Cost (cont.) (cont.)

Area size of Overall Cost Development/ Number (cont.) required (cont.)

Timber fencing

£35 per linear metre

4080

£142,800

Grass

£5 per square metre

5010

£25,050

Turf

£15 per square metre 3133

£46,995

Trees

£150 each

£6600

£40 per square metre £20 per square metre £15 per linear metre

3792

£151,680

3755

£75,100

3755

£56,325

Hard Standing Tarmac

£25 per square metre

650

£16,250

Shrubs

£100 per square metre 5

£500

Drainage

£20 per linear metre £1000 each £50 each £1000 per light

3792

£75,340

Build Cost Fees

N/A

9 16 55

£9000 £800 £55,000

£1,303,560 £6,024,400 £7,491,500 £1,467,100

£600 per square metre

6600

£3,960,000

Pavement Construction Kerbing

Manholes Signage Lighting Build Costs

44

N/A TOTAL COST TOTAL INCOME TOTAL PROFIT

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