Oxford Brookes University | Urban Design | Group 1
Analysis of View Cones
Existing Industrial Estate in the foreground of the view. The coarse grain and large scale of the industrial units detract from the visual amenity of the foreground here. There is scope for enhancement.
Raleigh Park We have indicatively modelled our scheme in the Raleigh Park View Cone to understand how our proposed masterplan would affect this view. The proposed development is considered to have a beneficial effect on this view to the ‘Dreaming Spires’ in Oxford in comparison to the existing By keeping the development below the height restrictions of 15-18m, the view to the spires are preserved. The finer grain development breaks up the massing in the foreground and adds variety to the roofscape, more akin to a village than an industrial estate. The increase in greenery and vegetation contributes to the rural character of the foreground and enhances the appearance of the view overall.
Boars Hill We have not modelled the Boars Hill View Cone due to the distance away from the site, however by burying the electric cables and pylons, it is considered the distant views would be enhanced.
Figure 6.3. Existing Oxford View Cones
Figure 6.4. Proposed masterplan within Oxford View Cones
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