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De Lacy Court
Castle Donington
De Lacy Court is a small parcel of land providing a development of 13 homes in Castle Donington. This development has been accredited with Built for Life status and was awarded bronze for Best Development at the 2013 WhatHouse? Awards. This small development was informed by the retention and enhancement of an existing historic wall running through the centre of the scheme. The 13 units sit within existing residential dwellings at the end of a cul-de-sac in Castle Donington.
Unfortunately, a direct pedestrian link to the centre of Castle Donington (located to the east of the development) was not possible due to private land ownership of these areas.
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1. Connections
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6. Working with the site and context
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10. Car parking
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5.2 The site presents a sustainable location for new development being contained within the settlement framework supporting the Council’s assessment. There is clear potential to use existing landscape features and the existing wall remnants (rebuilt) to p
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Ordinance Survey Map
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Aerial View of Site
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1. Connections
Masterplan
This small site of 13 units sits within existing residential dwellings at the end of a cul-de-sac in Castle Donington. Unfortunately, a direct pedestrian link to the centre of Castle Donington (located to the east of the development) was not possible due to private land ownership of these areas.
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Facilities context plan
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into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Development in context to existing residential housing
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1. Connections
Residential Surroundings
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1. Connections
The entrance to the scheme shows a streetscene of buildings and some public open space
The entrance to the scheme includes the provision of an area of public open space to the right of the access road. This space was provided to be shared with both new and existing residents as it was identified that the existing residents did not have any open space close by. This feature helps to open up the development and integrate it into the local context.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
1. Connections
Site plan showing how the open space helps to open the entrance to the exsting road network
The entrance to the scheme includes the provision of an area of public open space to the right of the access road. This space was provided to be shared with both new and existing residents as it was identified that the existing residents did not have any open space close by. This feature helps to open up the development and integrate it into the local context.
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Local Facilities Plan
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2. Facilities and services
The size and location of the site didn't permit any additional pedestrian footpaths into the centre of Castle Donington
The centre of Castle Donington is located directly to the east of the development. Unfortunately, the adjacent land ownerships meant that a pedestrian route leading directly to the local facilities could not be provided. Therefore residents of the scheme will have to 'loop around' the development to reach the nearby facilities.
Due to the small size of the scheme no other routes could be provided.
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Bus Routes and Nearby Rail
The site is close to an existing network of good bus links on Park Lane. The local facilities are only a short walk away from the site.
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2. Facilities and services
Bus Stops
The site is close to an existing network of good bus links on Park Lane. The local facilities are only a short walk away from the site.
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2. Facilities and services
Airport / Roads
The site is close to an existing network of good bus links on Park Lane. The local facilities are only a short walk away from the site.
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into the neighbourhood
2. Facilities and services
Bus stop located along Park Lane
The site is close to an existing network of good bus links on Park Lane. The local facilities are only a short walk away from the site.
Integrating
into the neighbourhood
3. Public transport
The layout has a simple structure and has a visually attractive appearance, reinforced by landscaping and detailing
Local facilities are located only a short walk from the site. Unfortunately a direct pedestrain link to these could not be provided due to land ownerships on the adjacent land.
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3. Public transport
Simple arrangement of buildings throughout space
Local facilities are located only a short walk from the site. Unfortunately a direct pedestrain link to these could not be provided due to land ownerships on the adjacent land.
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3. Public transport
Public Transport Contextual View
No green travel plans were required for this site as it is sustainably located in an area with already strong public transport links.
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4. Meeting local housing requirements
De Lacy Court house types and layout
The site has no Affordable Housing provision due to being less than 15 plots.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The site, although small, uses different forms and orientations alongside elevational details to differentiate the homes
The high quality detailing of the elevations is an integral concept to the design. Amongst the 13 dwellings, a wide range of varied styles have been included, from half rendered properties, timber detailing, stone plinths and painted bricks to provide a strong character development.
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5. Character
Different character styles define the seperate dwellings
The high quality detailing of the elevations is an integral concept to the design. Amongst the 13 dwellings, a wide range of varied styles have been included, from half rendered properties, timber detailing, stone plinths and painted bricks to provide a strong character development.
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5. Character
For example, only one plot on the scheme has its bricks painted white
The high quality detailing of the elevations is an integral concept to the design. Amongst the 13 dwellings, a wide range of varied styles have been included, from half rendered properties, timber detailing, stone plinths and painted bricks to provide a strong character development.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Housing types differentiate Character Areas within this small space.
The high quality detailing of the elevations is an integral concept to the design. Amongst the 13 dwellings, a wide range of varied styles have been included, from half rendered properties, timber detailing, stone plinths and painted bricks to provide a strong character development.
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5. Character
The local vernacular is used to inform the elevational detailing on the dwellings
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5. Character
Photographs of the local vernacular reflected in the design proposals
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5. Character
Plot 1 planning drawing shows how local vernacular style has been reflected in the elevation proposals
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5. Character
Proposed CGI
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Proposed CGI
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Materials Plan
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5. Character
Soft Landscaping Proposals
As this site is only 13 homes, the public soft landscaping strategy was to include an area of open space which could be used by the new and existing residents of Towels Pastures. The location of this area of public open space - facing the existing dwellings - also helps to open up the site and integrate it within the existing dwellings.
The plot landcaping is of a high quality to make the development feel green. Trees and hedges on boundaries are retained.
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5. Character
Soft Landscaping Proposals
As this site is only 13 homes, the public soft landscaping strategy was to include an area of open space which could be used by the new and existing residents of Towels Pastures. The location of this area of public open space - facing the existing dwellings - also helps to open up the site and integrate it within the existing dwellings.
The plot landcaping is of a high quality to make the development feel green. Trees and hedges on boundaries are retained.
Creating a Place
5. Character
Colored Landscape Diagram
As this site is only 13 homes, the public soft landscaping strategy was to include an area of open space which could be used by the new and existing residents of Towels Pastures. The location of this area of public open space - facing the existing dwellings - also helps to open up the site and integrate it within the existing dwellings.
The plot landcaping is of a high quality to make the development feel green. Trees and hedges on boundaries are retained.
Creating a Place
5. Character
The existing wall which is retained and enhanced creates the focal hardscaping to the site.
Tegular paving at the entrance to the scheme defines the new road and helps to provide a distinctive character to the development. The use of the historic wall within the pavement - where access onto drives is required - continues the strong wall feature of the development where the wall can not be built.
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Proposed CGI showing the wall as part of the facade to a dwelling on the site
Tegular paving at the entrance to the scheme defines the new road and helps to provide a distinctive character to the development. The use of the historic wall within the pavement - where access onto drives is required - continues the strong wall feature of the development where the wall can not be built.
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5. Character
Play facilities, Hard Landscape, Street Furniture, Surface Materials
Tegular paving at the entrance to the scheme defines the new road and helps to provide a distinctive character to the development. The use of the historic wall within the pavement - where access onto drives is required - continues the strong wall feature of the development where the wall can not be built.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
The site opens up at the entrance to offer views into and out of the development. This integrates the small scheme within the existing built
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6. Working with the site and context
External views from the site
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6. Working with the site and context
Old views of the site
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6. Working with the site and context
Detail of existing wall to be retained and enhanced
The design of the scheme developed around the retention of the existing wall. The strong design concept included the wall running along the front facade of one of the dwellings to incorporate the retention of the wall as a design feature rather than a constraint and provides a link to the sites history.
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6. Working with the site and context
Wall retention diagram
The design of the scheme developed around the retention of the existing wall. The strong design concept included the wall running along the front facade of one of the dwellings to incorporate the retention of the wall as a design feature rather than a constraint and provides a link to the sites history.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Existing wall to be retained and enhanced
The design of the scheme developed around the retention of the existing wall. The strong design concept included the wall running along the front facade of one of the dwellings to incorporate the retention of the wall as a design feature rather than a constraint and provides a link to the sites history.
Creating a Place
6. Working with the site and context
Existing trees on the boundaries have been retained within the site
Due to the small size of the site there was not any exisiting trees that could be retained, however, the vegetation along the boundaries and at the access to the site have been retained.
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6. Working with the site and context
Landscape proposals
Due to the small size of the site there was not any exisiting trees that could be retained, however, the vegetation along the boundaries and at the access to the site have been retained.
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Site layout showing the simplistic road structure. All plots overlook the road.
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
A single cul-de-sac is proposed to facilititate all access on the site. Low kerbs to the footpath are to be used to create a shared surface
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Section through road showing plots fronting onto road
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Street Sections
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Plots on corners are dual elevated to offer security onto the street and provide visual interest
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7. Creating well defined streets and spaces
Arrangement of buildings to survey entranceway
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8. Easy to find your way around
The retained wall creates a physcial and visual backbone to the development
As the site is a cul-de-sac, the road network is straight forward. The opening of the site access, by placing the open space there, helps to highlight the site entrance.
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8. Easy to find your way around
Housing types differentiate character areas to help navigation
As the site is a cul-de-sac, the road network is straight forward. The opening of the site access, by placing the open space there, helps to highlight the site entrance.
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8. Easy to find your way around
Public space at Entrance separates homes from main roadway
As the site is a cul-de-sac, the road network is straight forward. The opening of the site access, by placing the open space there, helps to highlight the site entrance.
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8. Easy to find your way around
Each plot has it's own architectural details which creates a scheme of distinctive character plots
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8. Easy to find your way around
The existing wall is a clear landmark, the home which incorporates the wall within its front facade stands out
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9. Streets for all
The entrance bend followed by the parallel runs of buildings with adjacent garage structures encourage slower speeds. Notice the railings, existing wall, street enclosure, and trees.
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9. Streets for all
Dropped kerbs and Public open space adjacent to the entrance encourages new and existing residents to utilise the space for social use
The pavements are only set slightly higher than the road, and share the same materials to encourage a shared surface. This makes pushing prams or using wheelchairs much more accessible.
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9. Streets for all
Houses run adjacent to the road on both sides to ensure that public spaces are well overlooked
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9. Streets for all
The open space is overlooked by new and existing properties which encourages social interaction within the wider neighbourhood
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9. Streets for all
Road Layout showing how buildings overlook corners
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9. Streets for all
Passive surveillance
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9. Streets for all
Limited on-street parking
The parking for the development is provided either via garages set back from their adjacent homes or either on driveways or as off-street parking in front of the relevant plot. Sufficient parking is provided for all plots to help minimise any on-street parking
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9. Streets for all
Car parking access
The parking for the development is provided either via garages set back from their adjacent homes or either on driveways or as off-street parking in front of the relevant plot. Sufficient parking is provided for all plots to help minimise any on-street parking
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10. Car parking
Garage and carraigeway view
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10. Car parking
The plots all have garages in a variety of compostions and set-ups to ensure that the scheme flows
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11. Public and private spaces
Open space located adjacent to access road
The public open space, located adjacent to the access to the site provides a meeting point and area of play for new and existing residents. The area is overlooked by dwellings from both this new scheme and existing residents on Towles Pastures which helps to integrate the development within the local context.
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11. Public and private spaces
Open space located adjacent to access road
The public open space, located adjacent to the access to the site provides a meeting point and area of play for new and existing residents. The area is overlooked by dwellings from both this new scheme and existing residents on Towles Pastures which helps to integrate the development within the local context.
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11. Public and private spaces
Boundary Treatment Plan
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11. Public and private spaces
Rail detail
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11. Public and private spaces
Stone Wall detail
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12. External storage and amenity space
Extract of plan showing area of rear garden where bins can be stored
The plots have adequate storage in the rear curtilage of their properties to store their bins until bin collection day. On collection day the bins will be located outside of their building until emptied.
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12. External storage and amenity space
Garage and garden space for bicycle and storage
Each plot has a rear garden and garage within which to store any bicycles or larger equipment.
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