THE SITE THE SITE The Site in Context WELCOME Welcome to our public exhibition in connection with our draft proposals ahead of a planning application being proposals for the redevelopment of the magistrates court made. Once you have reviewed the information on and police station located adjacent to the junction of display, we would be grateful if you could complete one of Normandy Street and Orchard Lane with sheltered housing the comment forms available as we value local feedback. for older people. Thank you for your interest today and we hope you find Today s event is being held to provide you with an the event helpful. We look forward to receiving your opportunity to review, discuss and provide feedback on comments. Previously Completed Schemes CONSULTANT TEAM: davidjames architects & associates ltd
SITE BACKGROUND The site proposed for redevelopment currently comprises the now redundant magistrates court and police station sites Or following the decision to relocate such functions elsewhere. ch ar d La ne Magistrates Court dy St re et In brief, the site: No rm an Covers an area of 0.56 hectares and is prominently Police Station positioned. the site rc ha rd La n e Is well located within the town centre. O Straddles the local Conservation Area. Is highly suitable for older people s housing in light of its sustainable location close to shops, services and public transport. Legend- Existing Site Plan Analysis A Existing Site Plan Analysis B existing garages LOWER GROUND existing carpark HIGHER GROUND existing Magistrates Court existing Police Station C existing carpark D
SITE CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES To respect root protection zones of important protected trees to be retained. To provide high quality age exclusive sheltered housing with good access to local shops and amenities. To provide a green buffer landscape strip between the road and building to visually enhance the site and soften the impact of development. To create an attractive high quality building that will enhance the street scene and local area through positive design and by incorporating local building materials. AM To respect root protection zones of important protected trees to be retained. To provide a green buffer landscape strip between the road and building to visually enhance the site and soften the impact of development. To remove unsightly existing building. To respect root protection zones of important protected trees to be retained. To provide a cafe/ tea room to the Normandy Street frontage to encourage pedestrian traffic to this end of the High Street. To respect and maintain public right of way. PM To re-use existing vehicular access To ensure the new building will respect and be mindful of the scale, bulk and height of the established character of the area. To respect and maintain public right of way. SCHEME PROPOSALS To respect root protection zones of important protected trees to be retained. SUN PATH To respect amenities of neighbouring properties and not cause any direct overlooking. To provide built form over the car park. The proposals that have been prepared for the redevelopment of the magistrates court and police station to date include: 54 one and two bedroom sheltered apartments for the elderly contained in a single building that ranges from two and a half to three and a half storeys in height. The provision of an owners lounge and guest suite as part of the overall development. Parking provision to include 45 spaces, to serve the needs of the elderly occupiers and their visitors. Pedestrian and vehicular access proposed via the existing access off Orchard Lane. A tea room on the development s ground floor fronting Normandy Street for use by both the community and scheme owners. Existing pedestrian access route through the site maintained. Retention of the existing trees that are positioned on the northern and western boundaries of the site. *PHOTOGRAPHS ARE INDICATIVE ONLY AND SHOW EXAMPLES OF RENAISSANCE LANDSCAPING
*IMAGES ARE INDICATIVE ONLY EXTERNAL DESIGN AND APPEARANCE The external design and appearance of the scheme has been prepared taking into account the character of the surrounding area, the site s constraints and also its opportunities. In brief, the key elements of the scheme s design are: The proposed building takes on a traditional form and incorporates period detailing and architectural articulation. The design ensures that the building fits in with and complements the character of the area. A mix of high quality materials have been selected including brick and clay tiles. Highly decorative elevations have been achieved with the careful and ornate detailing seen within the façades. REFINING THE DESIGN THROUGH HAND DRAWN SKETCHES Initial sketch design for a bay elevation, introducing gables for visual interest and to enhance the design. Proposed view from Normandy Street towards the Cafe. Refining the bay elevation, with ornamental brickwork added to modulate the fenestration. Proposed view from the junction of Normandy Street and Orchard Lane, towards the northern corner of the site.
*IMAGES ARE INDICATIVE ONLY EXTERNAL DESIGN AND APPEARANCE - ARTIST S IMPRESSIONS View from Normandy Street towards the Cafe. View from the junction of Normandy Street and Orchard Lane, towards the northern corner of the site. The main entrance to the building can be accessed from both ends of the public footpath. The proposed building is set back behind the existing trees. Cafe frontage, located next to the public footpath. Ornamental decorative features, adding visual interest.
INTERNAL DESIGN AND APPEARANCE The accommodation has been arranged in plan to ensure that each apartment / duplex apartment maximises all available space, whilst creating a light, contemporary living space. The locations of windows and balconies have been carefully considered to ensure that no overlooking is created to neighbouring properties in turn balconies that are assigned to each apartment are private and not overlooked. Each individual apartment / duplex apartment has been carefully designed to ensure comfortable, ergonomic and high quality layouts are achieved. *PHOTOGRAPHS ARE INDICATIVE ONLY AND SHOW EXAMPLES OF RENAISSANCE INTERIORS Proposed Site Plan Development Concept site plan showing access, massing and accommodation. double volume space (living area below) Typical 1 bedroom apartment Typical 2 bedroom apartment Typical 2 bedroom duplex apartment (lower floor) Typical 2 bedroom duplex apartment (upper floor)
*IMAGES ARE INDICATIVE ONLY SHELTERED HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - CAR PARKING AND TRAFFIC GENERATION Car parking and traffic generation associated with sheltered housing for the elderly is significantly lower than that for the general elderly population. This is because: Surveys show that people choose to live in sheltered housing for the following reasons: security 53%; death of spouse 27%; health reasons 25%; companionship 24%. Despite a minimum age restriction on residents of 60 years, sheltered housing typically attracts residents who are in their late 70s or older (a typical resident is a widowed or single female 79 years of age or older). Low occupancy typically sheltered apartments are occupied by about 1.2 persons per apartment. The accommodation includes communal facilities; safety features of a care line alarm system; the services of a Concierge/House Manager. As such this tends to attract less active elderly people, although residents are not normally inactive. Examples of car parking facilities in previously completed schemes The combination of the above factors has a dampening effect on car ownership. As time passes and the average age of our residents increases, many who initially moved into a development with a car subsequently choose to give them up. This decision is further prompted by the development s location close to shops, services and availability of public transport. In addition, our Concierge/House Manager is provided with a 7 person people carrier so they can take residents on regular shopping trips and outings. Vehicle Movements Surveys from numerous similar sheltered developments indicate that residents and their visitors generate about 1.66 vehicle movements per 12 hour day per apartment with very low peak hour generation. Parking Provision For the above reasons, we aim to provide as close to 1 parking space per apartment to satisfactorily provide for the parking needs of our elderly residents and their visitors (This is significantly higher than provision on other sheltered housing schemes which is typically 1 parking space per 2 apartments or fewer). Email: head.office@renaissancegroup.co.uk
PROJECT TIMESCALES NEXT STEPS June - July Thank you for taking the time to attend our public exhibition Review of community consultation feedback in connection with our proposals for new sheltered housing Progression of scheme proposals and pre- on the site of Alton s magistrates court and police station. application discussions with EHDC officers Following today s event, we will consider all feedback August - September received taking this into account, where possible, before Completion of scheme finalising our plans for submission to East Hampshire District Intended submission of planning application Council (EHDC). October - December There will be a further opportunity for you to provide your EHDC s statutory consultation period comments on the proposals during the Council s statutory Ongoing liaison with EHDC Planning and Housing consultation period following the submission of our intended planning application. Officers Discussions with Highway Officers, Hampshire County Council January - February 2018 If you have any questions or wish to get in touch Likely decision to be reached on application following today s event, you can reach us via: Tel: 01425 474 674 altonfeedback@renaissancegroup.co.uk Spring 2018 Subject to planning permission, likely initial start of work on site Previously completed schemes