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Grove Road, Preston
Preston, Canterbury, Kent
Barratt Homes
70 new homes
Sten Architecture (Planning) & Evolution Architecture (Working Drawings)
Available to move 2016
Grove Road, Preston comprises of a mix of 3, 4 & 5 bedroom houses that are reflective and complementary of the properties that characterise Preston.
The quality of house type detailing and materials proposed create a sense of character. As such, the properties will feature tile hanging, timber cladding, render and brick carefully placed to create harmonious areas of the development.
A high number of destinations can be reached on foot, cycle or by public transport, with local amenities a short walk away. In addition a new LAP and meadow land is to be created for use by all of Preston’s residents. Well-designed, sensitive landscaping and boundary treatments clearly define the boundary between public and private spaces. Streets are adequately framed through the siting of dwellings and the use of dual fronted corner turning units, create a visual interest and additional surveillance to the street.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Creating a Place
5. Character
6. Working with the site and context
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10. Car parking
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
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into the neighbourhood
Location Plan
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into the neighbourhood
Aerial View
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Site Layout
A clear road hierarchy has been established with defined routes throughout. Pedestrian connections proposed connect with the proposed meadow land to the North and the Public Footpath network to the South, with internal footways providing access to the centrally located play facilities. Vehicular access to the main body of the site will be achieved via the Grove Road & Stourmouth Road providing a linked network with individual accesses from these roads to perimeter plots. These connections will form access to the wider footpath network.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Walkscore map of Grove Road, Preston
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Bus Stops within a short walk of the site
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
800m radius of site
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Footpaths around development (not including shared surfaces)
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Site in relation to neighbouring bus stops
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Canterbury Bus Map
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Road Network Plan - illustrating key pedestrian routes in and around the site
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
4. Meeting local housing requirements
Creating a Place
5. Character
A rural character has been developed within the site, reflective of the local area
Creating a Place
5. Character
Images from character assessment of Preston. Materials proposed compliment the existing village character.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Creating a Place
5. Character
Creating a Place
5. Character
Creating a Place
5. Character
Creating a Place
5. Character
Creating a Place
5. Character
Creating a Place
5. Character
Tarmac drives & roads
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
The original site was an agricultural field/s with no ecological value
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Retained Vegetation
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Creating a Place
7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
Primary vehicle route with private shared drives
Creating a Place
8. Easy to find your way around
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9. Streets for all
Streets are adequately framed through the siting of dwellings. Including dual fronted corner turning units which add visual interest and additional surveillance
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9. Streets for all
A clear hierarchy of streets has been established within the detailed layout, with the primary vehicular routes and shared surfaces.
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9. Streets for all
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9. Streets for all
All dwellings have a driveway or garage with visitor parking to meet LA standards
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10. Car parking
The treatment of the parking for the site varies according to the building it serves. Creating an attractive and safe environment.
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10. Car parking
The treatment of the parking for the site varies according to the building it serves. Creating an attractive and safe environment.
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11. Public and private spaces
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11. Public and private spaces
Children's Play Area / Local Area of Play in centre of Development
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11. Public and private spaces
Public & Private spaces are clearly defined with a well defined and sensitive landscaping scheme and boundary treatments
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12. External storage and amenity space
All dwellings will have the ability to store their bins without blighting the street scene, garages are primarily allocated for bin storage. Driveways and paving allows residents to move bins from where they are being stored to where they need collecting.
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