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Illustrative Bay Section showing balcony and panel detailIllustrative Bay Elevation - showing balcony and panel detail

PERFORATED SCREENS

The nature of uses within the York Road Project (YRP) dictate that a higher level of privacy and security for it’s clients is desirable both within the rooms and on external balcony areas. Through consultation with YRP a raised screen was developed as the solution both to the balcony areas and in front of opening windows to the north elevation.

The designs for the screens use the same motif employed across other elements of the scheme such as the precast concrete panels but in this instance adapt the pattern to cut out pieces creating a screen that is 40% open. The feature will provide added privacy during the day and at night create a dynamic facade as the lights within the building highlight the pattern design and give the building a warm glow.

Illustrative examples of the screens are shown to the right, with the detailed design and materials to be developed further at a later stage with input from contractors. This will allow the designs to suit the relevant manufacturing techniques and ensure compliance with building regulations.

Precedent Images


Inset balcony with high level screen

Oriel windows focus views away from the bulk of BA building

Primary aspect of corner living room

Secondary windows

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FRAMING VIEWS

Located to the south of the building is building BA. The proximity between the two buildings is common in the urban environment in which they’re located and the risk of overlooking has been successfully mitigated through the design of each building. Building BA is positioned at an angle to avoid any facing windows, with the primary outlook from the closest residential apartments angled away from building BB. To further address the relationship between the two buildings the windows to bedrooms on the south facade of BB are angled through oriel windows to frame views to the east of building BA.

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The new York Road Project building on Church Street West serves as a piece of ‘urban repair’ in the street scene. The materiality of the building is drawn from the same wider palette used throughout the scheme, utilising a red brick that references the predominant material of the surrounding buildings and articulated with a robust hole in wall architecture. A grey / olive metal is used as a secondary material to highlight entrances and add a layer of detail to balconies and window fenestration. The building reinforces the street edge and its scale and materiality seeks to provide better cohesion to a street that has changed with the introduction of the Premier Inn and the Victoria Square development beyond.

aCCeSS The following pages form a stand-alone

Access Statement prepared by Systra.

GREENING GOLDSWORTH ROAD - DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT

Goldsworth Road, Woking 25/06/2020

Reference Number 108349-005

GOLDSWORTH ROAD, WOKING ACCESS STATEMENT

GOLDSWORTH ROAD, WOKING ACCESS STATEMENT

IDENTIFICATION TABLE

Client/Project Owner Goldsworth Road Development LLP

Project Goldsworth Road, Woking

Study Access Statement

Type of Document Final Report

Date 25/06/2020

Reference Number 108349-005

Number of Pages 46

APPROVAL

Version Name Position Date Modifications

1

Author Esha Shah Assistant Consultant

16/06/2020

Draft for Client Review

Checked by

Emma Jolly Principal Consultant

16/06/2020

Approved by

Jamshid Soheili Director 16/06/2020

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Author Esha Shah Assistant Consultant 25/06/2020

Final Report Checked by Emma Jolly Principal

Consultant 25/06/2020

Approved by Jamshid Soheili Director 25/06/2020

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4.4 BUS SERVICES 35

4.5 VEHICLE MODES, WALKING AND CYCLING 35

4.6 PARKING 39

4.7 SUMMARY 40

5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 41


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 6

1.1 GENERAL 6

1.2 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 6

1.3 EXISTING SITE 6

1.4 PLANNING HISTORY 6

1.5 INCLUSIVE DESIGN PRINCIPLES 7

1.6 PURPOSE OF ACCESS STATEMENT 7

2. POLICY AND DESIGN GUIDANCE 8

2.1 CONTEXT 8

2.2 RELEVANT PLANNING POLICY 8

2.3 NATIONAL POLICY 8

2.4 LOCAL POLICY 8

2.5 RELEVANT DESIGN GUIDANCE 10

2.6 SUMMARY 12

3. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS 13

3.1 GENERAL 13

3.2 SITE LOCATION 13

3.3 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS 13

3.4 RESIDENTIAL LAND USE 13

3.5 M4(2) ‘ACCESSIBLE AND ADAPTABLE DWELLINGS’ 14

3.6 M4(3) ‘WHEELCHAIR USER DWELLINGS’ 19

3.7 DROP-OFF 27

3.8 RESIDENTIAL PARKING 28

3.9 RESIDENTIAL CYCLE PARKING 29

3.10 SAFE MEANS OF ESCAPE 29

3.11 -RESIDENTIAL LAND USES (COMMERCIAL LAND USE AND YORK ROAD PROJECT) 29

3.12 LANDSCAPING AND PUBLIC REALM 30

3.13 SUMMARY 31

4. WIDER TRANSPORT LINKS 33

4.1 GENERAL 33

4.2 SITE DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION 33

4.3 RAIL SERVICES 35



LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Non-Residential Disabled Parking Information 10 Figure 2. Site Location Plan 13 Figure 3. Block Locations 14 Figure 4. M4(2) Unit Layout Studio 001A 15 Figure 5. M4(2) Unit Layout 101A – 1B2P 15 Figure 6. M4(2) Unit Layout 204A – 2B4P 16 Figure 7. M4(2) Unit Layout 301 – 3B5P 17 Figure 8. M4(3) Unit Layout 102A – 1B2P 20 Figure 9. M4(3) Unit Layout 205A – 2B4P 21 Figure 10. M4(3) Unit Layout 208 – 2B3P 22 Figure 11. Drop-off Strategy 28 Figure 12. Landscaping Plan 31 Figure 13. Site Connectivity Plan 34 Figure 14. Goldsworth Road Footway 36 Figure 15. Victoria Way/ High Street – Signalised Pedestrian Crossing 37 Figure 16. High Street – General Characteristics 38

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Residential Unit Numbers 14 Table 2. M4(2) Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings 18 Table 3. M4(3) Unit Mix 19 Table 4. M4(3) Wheelchair User Dwellings Requirements 23 Table 5. Disabled Spaces in Car Parks 39

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A – M4(2) Unit Layouts Appendix B – M4(3) Unit Layouts Appendix C – Car Park Plan Appendix D – HIF Plans


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1.5 Inclusive Design Principles

1.5.1 The principles of inclusive design are underpinned by the social model of disability, which supports the view that it is the attitude of society at large as well as organisational and environmental structures, that restrict an individuals’ participation in mainstream activities.

1.5.2 The solution to this problem is, in part, to change the environment, to remove the barriers to full participation and ensure that new developments are designed inclusively from the outset to allow developments to be used safely, easily and with dignity by all. All new developments should be convenient to use and welcoming with no disabling barriers, so everyone can use them independently, without undue effort, separation or special treatment.

1.5.3 The Proposed Development therefore aspires to be:

Welcoming with no disabling barriers that might exclude people; Inclusive so everyone can use it safely and easily; Legible to ensure ease of movement and wayfinding; Convenient so everyone can use it without too much effort or separation; Adaptable to respond to changing needs; and Flexible so different people can use it in different ways.

1.6 Purpose of Access Statement

1.6.1 The purpose of this Access Statement (AS) is to explain how the principles of inclusive design, including the specific needs of older and disabled people, have been integrated into the development proposals, whether relevant best practice standards have been complied with, and how inclusion will be maintained and managed. The Access Statement process is key to ensuring that the built environment is safe, accessible and convenient and enables everyone to access jobs, opportunities and facilities.


1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

1.1.1 SYSTRA Ltd (SYSTRA) has been commissioned by Goldsworth Road Development LLP (the Applicant) to prepare an Access Statement in support of a planning application for the redevelopment of 20-32 Goldsworth Road, 15-29 Goldsworth Road and 8 Church Street West, Woking, GU21 6JT (the Site).

1.1.2 The Local Planning Authority is Woking Borough Council (WBC).

1.2 Proposed Development

1.2.1 The development proposals incorporate the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a phased, mixed-use development comprising residential (C3 use), ground floor retail/commercial uses ( A1-A4, B1, D1-D2 use), homeless shelter (sui generis use) alongside a series of public realm and pedestrian environment improvement works (the Proposed Development).

1.3 Existing Site

1.3.1 The existing Site incorporates primarily office land uses, however a large proportion of the Site is currently vacant and has been for a number of years.

1.3.2 Four buildings are located to the south of Goldsworth Road; 20 Goldsworth Road (Systems House), 30 Goldsworth Road and 32 Goldsworth Road (Philips Court) and the Woking Railway Athletics Club (WRAC). The WRAC will be re-provided as part of the Proposed Development, whilst Systems House and Philips Court are both vacant. 30 Goldsworth Road is currently occupied by the York Road Project, a day centre for the homeless, who will be provided with upgraded accommodation as part of the development (see Chapter 3).

1.3.3 To the north of Goldsworth Road, 27 Goldsworth Road (vacant) and 29 Goldsworth Road (kebab shop) are located at ground floor level, whilst Synergy House fronts Church Street West. 15-25 Goldsworth Road is the largest of the four buildings to the north, and previously accommodated a Job Centre Plus. It is currently leased on a temporary basis to Coign Church whilst upgrade works are undertaken to their main premises, who use the space for office, storage and meeting use, alongside a woodwork project (The Useful Wood Company).

1.4 Planning History

1.4.1 In 2016, Prime Place submitted a planning application to develop part of the site (Planning reference: PLAN/2016/0742). The proposals comprised 560 flats, 10,582sqm offices and 843sqm retail/gym use (Class A1-A4, D2) in buildings of up to 35 storeys, on the land to the south of Goldsworth Road. The Approved Development was solely located on land to the south of Goldsworth Road. The application received a resolution to grant at Planning Committee in October 2016 but the Section 106 Agreement was never signed and thus the permission was never issued.

1.4.2 The Proposed Development looks to build on and enhance the development set out within the original application through, primarily, an increase in residential quantum. 965 residential units are to be provided as part of the Proposed Development, as well as extensive public realm enhancements.



2. POLICY AND DESIGN GUIDANCE

2.1 Context

2.1.1 This Access Statement responds to inclusive design policy and guidance at national and local levels, as detailed in this section.

2.2 Relevant Planning Policy

2.2.1 The inclusive design planning policy at a national and local level, that is relevant to the Proposed Development, includes:

The National Planning Policy Framework (Feb 2019); Adopted Woking Core Strategy (October 2012); Woking Guidance Note for implementation of policies in the Core Strategy

following the Housing Standards Review (2016); and Woking Parking Standards SPD (April 2018).

2.3 National Policy

National Planning Policy Framework (2019)

2.3.1 In February 2019, the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published, setting out the Government’s planning policies for England, and how these should be applied when preparing a development plan. At the heart of the NPPF is a presumption in favour of sustainable development, for plan and decision making.

2.3.2 The NPPF argues that planning policies for housing should make use of accessible and adaptable standards where necessary (Note 46).

2.3.3 Chapter 8 of the NPPF states, ‘Planning policies and decisions should aim to achieve healthy, inclusive and safe places which:’

Promote social interaction, including opportunities for meetings between people who might not otherwise come into contact with each other;

Are safe and accessible, so that crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, do not undermine the quality of life or community cohesion; and

Enable and support healthy lifestyles, especially where this would address identified local health and well-being needs.

2.3.4 In addition to this Para 127f, goes onto state that planning policies and decisions should ensure that developments ‘create places that are safe, inclusive and accessible and which promote health and well-being, with a high standard of amenity for existing and future users.’

2.4 Local Policy

Adopted Woking Core Strategy (October 2012)

2.4.1 The Core Strategy set out the vision for Woking by 2027; whilst also providing a clear sense of direction of how this progression will be achieved.

2.4.2 The overall approach to managing development and change in the Borough is highlighted in the Core Strategy, setting out which quality standards for design and sustainable development are deemed acceptable in the Woking Borough.


2.4.3 The Core Strategy states that the specific accommodation needs of older people and other vulnerable groups should be met, with increased specialist accommodation. (Para 5.96).

2.4.4 Woking Borough Council is aligned with the ‘Supporting People’ Government scheme, aiming to support those in their own homes to lead an independent life. The scheme covers a range of vulnerable groups, including the mentally and physically disabled, to improve their quality of life by providing a stable environment. This includes providing high quality, accessible housing, which should address the requirements of wheelchair users. (Para 5.97).

2.4.5 Policy CS13 in this document states that ‘the Council will support the development of specialist accommodation for older people and vulnerable groups in suitable locations. Specialist accommodation should be designed to ‘Lifetime Homes’ standards, being capable of being easily adapted to meet the needs of those with disabilities/ the elderly. A percentage of new specialist accommodation will be required to by fully wheelchair accessible. Note: Lifetime Homes was superseded by Approved Document Part M in 2015.

Guidance note for the implementation of policies in the Core Strategy following the Housing Standards Review (2016)

2.4.6 In 2015, the Government released a Ministerial Statement, outlining what steps were being taken in order to streamline the planning system. The Governments approach streamlined different housing standards, into optional Building Regulation standards for new dwellings, stating local planning authorities will need to set out how they intend to approach demonstrating the need for requirement M4(2) (accessible and adaptable dwellings), and/or M4(3) (wheelchair user dwellings), of the Building Regulations. Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document Part M, should be referred to for the access Building Regulation standard.

2.4.7 Following the Governments statement, WBC published a Guidance Note, explaining how certain parts of the Core Strategy will be applied in light of the M4(2) and M4(3) requirement. As per the approach to the accessibility and wheelchair housing standards section in the Guidance Note, the policy CS13 in the Core Strategy will now be interpreted by reference to the new national technical standards, clarified as ‘New specialist accommodation should incorporate ‘Optional requirement M4(2): Category 2 – Accessible and adaptable dwellings’, and thus be capable of being readily adapted to meet the needs of those with disabilities and the elderly.’

2.4.8 The M4(3) accessible standards is considered optional and may only apply to social rented and affordable rented homes, where the local authority is responsible for allocating a person to live in that dwelling. M4(3) adaptable standards and M4(2) standards can be applied, irrespective of tenure. The Council will, however, encourage new specialist accommodation to incorporate M4(3) accessible standards.

2.4.9 A key feature of M4(2) standards is providing step free access to and within a dwelling. Where this would be impractical, such as in a block of flats providing four storeys or less, homes will be required to meet M4(1) standard.

2.4.10 The Council will establish compliance with these requirements by means of a planning condition specifying which optional requirement(s) will apply to the development.

Woking Parking Standards SPD (April 2018)

2.4.11 The purpose of the parking standards SPD is to set appropriate car and cycle parking standards for all forms of development. Minimum standards apply for residential uses, while maximum standards apply for non-residential uses for car parking. The cycle parking standards are minimum.



AD Part M Residential Requirements

The approved Part M (2015 incorporating 2016 amendments) provides guidance about how to comply with requirements M4(1), M4(2) and M4(3) of the Building Regulations, which correlate to visitable dwellings, accessible and adaptable dwellings and wheelchair user dwellings respectively (AD Part M 2015);

M4(2) and M4(3) are ‘optional requirements’ as defined in the Building Regulations. An optional requirement only applies where a condition that one or more dwellings should meet the relevant optional requirements is imposed on a new development as part of the process of granting planning permission. Where no condition is imposed, dwellings only need to meet the requirements of M4(1) (AD Part M, 2015 Para. 0.3);

M4(2) compliance will be met where a new dwelling makes reasonable provision for most people to access the dwelling and incorporates features that make it potentially suitable for a wide range of occupants, including older people, those with reduced mobility and some wheelchair users. M4(3) compliance will ensure that a unit can demonstrate that the dwelling is capable of meeting the functional and spatial provisions for a wheelchair adaptable or wheelchair accessible dwelling (AD Part M, 2015).

Parking

Parking spaces designated for use by disabled people to serve non-residential land uses, should be 2.4m wide by 4.8m long with a zone 1.2m wide provided between the designated spaces and at the rear outside the traffic zone, to enable the disabled driver or passenger to get in or out of a vehicle and access the boot safely (AD Part M, Vol. 2 2015, Diagram 2);

Within a communal parking area, parking spaces for residential land uses should be a standard parking bay with an additional minimum clear access zone of 1.2m to both sides (AD Part M 2015, Vol. 1, Para. 3.12b);

Spaces for blue badge holders should be provided as close as possible, preferably within 50m of the facilities served by the car park with level or ramped access, and undercover if possible (DfT, 2005);

As far as possible, access should be level from the boundary of the Site, and from any car parking designated for disabled people, to the principal entrance (AD Part M Volume 2, Para. 1.6);

Other Access Design Guidance

A safe means of escape for disabled people should be provided with safe refuges and fire-fighting lifts (BS9999, 2017);

All public areas, including lavatory accommodation, public telephones and external terraces should be accessible (AD Part M 2015 Para. 4.14);

Street furniture should be provided in a consistent pattern and not create obstructions on the footway. They should have good contrasting features and at the same time not cause glare as can be the case with stainless steel (GDBA, 2010);

Streets should be kept clear of obstacles and clutter, assisting those with visual impairments when using the space (RNIB, 2015); and

Material, features and street furniture should have good tonal and colour contrast to enhance visibility for blind and partially sighted people with some residual vision (GDBA, 2010).


2.4.12 No reference is made within WBC’s Parking Standards SPD regarding levels of accessible car parking provision for residential developments.

2.4.13 For non-residential uses, accessible parking is to be provided in addition to the overall vehicle parking provision. Figure 1 below demonstrates the requirements for accessible parking for non-residential land uses, giving car parking number information and size of bay information.

Figure 1. Non-Residential Disabled Parking Information

2.5 Relevant Design Guidance

2.5.1 Design guidance and regulations relevant to the Proposed Development include:

Approved Document Part M (AD Part M), 2015 incorporating 2016 amendments Edition, Access to and Use of Buildings- Volume 1: Dwellings;

Approved Document Part M (AD Part M), 2015 Edition, Access to and Use of Buildings- Volume 2: Buildings Other Than Dwellings;

British Standard 8300 (2018) Part 1: External environment, Code of Practice for Design of Buildings and their Approaches to meet the needs of Disabled People;

British Standard 8300 (2018) Part 2: Buildings, Code of Practice for Design of Buildings and their Approaches to meet the needs of Disabled People;

British Standard 9999 (2017), Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings;

Department for Transport (DfT) (2005), Inclusive Mobility: A Guide to Best Practice on Access to Pedestrian and Transport Infrastructure;

DfT (2018), The Inclusive Transport Strategy: Achieving Equal Access for Disabled People;

DfT (2007), Manual for Streets (MfS); DfT (1995), Transport Advisory Leaflet 05/95: Parking for Disabled People; DfT (2007), Guidance on the Use of Tactile Paving Surfaces; Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) (2015), Street Furniture; and Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (GDBA) (2010), Inclusive Streets: Design

principles for blind and partially sighted people.

2.5.2 A review of inclusive design guidance has shown specific minimum design requirements for residential buildings, car parking and the streetscape. A summary of some key requirements is provided below:



2.6 Summary

2.6.1 The Proposed Development has been designed to meet the inclusive design policy and guidance above, being accessible to all and catering for a range of impairments.


3. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

3.1 General

3.1.1 This section of the AS provides context regarding Site Location and an overview of the Proposed Development.

3.2 Site Location

3.2.1 The Site is located within the centre of Woking, to the west of the pedestrianised central area. It is bound by Victoria Way to the east, railway tracks to the south, Woking Fire Station and Cavendish House (office use) to the west and Church Street West / properties fronting Church Street West to the north. Goldsworth Road runs through the Site on an east-west axis.

3.2.2 Figure 2 below shows the location of the Site, in relation to the surrounding area, including Woking Railway Station and the closest bus stop to the Site, which serves a high frequency of bus services.

Figure 2. Site Location Plan

3.3 Development Proposals

3.3.1 The Proposed Development incorporates the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a phased, mixed-use development comprising residential (C3 use), ground floor retail/commercial uses (A1-A4, B1, D1-D2 use), homeless shelter (sui generis use) alongside a series of public realm and pedestrian environment improvement works (the Proposed Development).

3.4 Residential Land Use

3.4.1 A total of 965 residential units will be provided as part of the Proposed Development, split across four blocks T1 (19%), T2 (25%), T3 (34%) and BA (22%). The residential blocks range in



Figure 4. M4(2) Unit Layout Studio 001A

Figure 5. M4(2) Unit Layout 101A – 1B2P


height from 21 to 41 storeys and an overview of the block locations is provided in Figure 3 below.

Figure 3. Block Locations

3.4.2 Studios (16%) and one-bed units (44%) make up over half of provision, with the remainder providing two (38%) and three-bedrooms (2%). Units will be arranged around a series of cores within the four blocks.

3.4.3 An overview of the proposed residential development by unit type is set out in Table 1.

Table 1. Residential Unit Numbers

UNIT TYPE TOTAL % OF TOTAL PROVISION

Studio 152 16%

One-Bed 426 44%

Two-Bed (3p) 112 12%

Two-Bed (4p) 251 26%

Three-Bed 24 2%

Total 965 100%

3.5 M4(2) ‘Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings’

3.5.1 Of the 965 units, 905 (94%) will comply with Part M4(2) standards. These units will provide wide doorways and circulation space, an entrance level accessible bathroom and window heights in living spaces starting no higher than 850mm above floor level, or at the minimum height necessary to comply with the requirements of Part K for guarding to windows. Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7 below provide example M4(2) unit layouts. Architect drawings of the example M4(2) unit layouts are included at Appendix A.




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Figure 7. M4(2) Unit Layout 301 – 3B5P

3.5.2 Table 2 lists the key standards for an M4(2) ‘Accessible and Adaptable’ dwelling, as specified in Part M4(2). The M4(2) unit layouts are designed in accordance with Part M requirements, as outlined in Table 2.


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Table 2. M4(2) Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings

Criteria Compliant

Approach route

The approach route should be step-free, with a minimum clear width of 900mm in private areas and 1200mm in communal areas. Gateways should have a minimum clear opening width of 850mm.

Y

External ramps The gradient should be between 1:20 and 1:12. Every flight should have a minimum clear width of 900mm. A landing a minimum 1200mm long should be provided.

Y

External steps Every flight should have a minimum clear width of 900mm, and have top, bottom and where necessary intermediate landings, with a minimum length of 900mm.

Y

Car parking

In communal areas, at least one parking bay should be provided close to the communal entrance of each core and should have a minimum clear access zone of 900mm on one side.

Y

Drop-off Any drop off area is close to the principal communal entrance. Y

Communal entrance There should be a level landing of minimum 1500x1500mm directly outside the entrance. The door should have a minimum clear opening width of 850mm.

Y

Communal lifts

There should be a clear landing of minimum 1500x1500mm directly in front of the lift door at every level. The lift car is a minimum of 1100x1400mm and its doors have a minimum clear opening width of 800mm.

Y

Communal stairs The stair should meet the requirements of Part K for a general stair. Y

Private entrance There should be a level external landing of minimum 1200x1200mm and the entrance door should have a minimum clear opening width of 850mm.

Y

Internal doorways and hallways

The minimum clear width of every hall or landing should be 900mm, which is not reduced below 750mm where there are localised obstructions. The minimum doorway width should be suitable for the width of hallway, as Outlined in Table 2.1 in AD Part M.

Y

Private stairs Access to all rooms on the entrance storey should be step-free. The minimum clear width of the stair should be 850mm. Y

Living, kitchen and eating areas

A living area should be provided on the entrance level. A minimum clear space of 1200mm should be provided in front of and between all kitchen units and appliances.

Y

Bedrooms

Every bedroom should have a clear access route a minimum 750mm wide from the doorway to the window. The principal double bedroom should have a clear access zone a minimum 750mm wide to both sides and the foot of the bed. All other double bedrooms should have a minimum 750mm wide clear access zone to one side and the foot of the bed. All single and twin bedrooms should have a minimum 750mm clear access zone to one side of each bed.

Y


Criteria Compliant

WC facilities on the entrance storey

A step free WC and basin should be provided on every entrance storey. The WC should meet the standards required for a building with its number of storeys. A minimum 750mm clear access zone should be provided in front of the WC in the accessible bathroom. Doors should open outwards.

Y

Bathrooms

A bathroom containing a WC, basin and a bath should be located on the same floor as the principal double bedroom. A 750mm clear access zone in front of WCs should be provided. Doors should open outwards. The accessible bathroom should have a 750mm radius clear access turning circle, clear of any stack or drainage positions.

Y

Services and controls

Switches, controls and door handles should have their centre line between 450-1200mm above floor level. Consumer units should be mounted so that the switches are 1350-1450mm above floor level.

Y

3.6 M4(3) ‘Wheelchair User Dwellings’

3.6.1 A total of 60 residential units will be designed to meet M4(3) wheelchair user dwellings standards, equating to 6% of the total provision. 33 of these units are provided within block T1, with a choice of two different unit types and 27 units are provided within block BA. The units are provided across a range of floors, including floor 1-27 in block BA and 3-19 in block T1, allowing a choice for tenants with the units distributed across the scheme.

3.6.2 Table 3 below, provides a breakdown of M4(3) unit sizes across the Proposed Development. A mixture of one and two-bedroom M4(3) units are provided, allowing for single occupancy, occupancy alongside a carer or a small family. Architect drawings of the example M4(3) unit layouts are included in Appendix B.

Table 3. M4(3) Unit Mix

UNIT SIZE/ TYPE NUMBER

1B2P – Type 102A/B 17

2B4P – Type 208 27

2B4P – Type 205A/B 16

3.6.3 All wheelchair units will be built to M4(3) Adaptable standards from the outset. The required adaption process between M4(3) wheelchair adaptable and wheelchair accessible can be achieved easily, without structural changes and hence can be quickly adapted to tenant needs, as required in the future.

3.6.4 Figure 8, Figure 9 and Figure 10 show the M4(3) unit layout types, demonstrating how the units have been designed to accommodate the spatial requirement of M4(3) standards. The units demonstrate the simple conversion process between Wheelchair Adaptable and Wheelchair Accessible dwellings.

3.6.5 For the Wheelchair Adaptable dwellings, the required adaptions only include a combination of the following; lengthening the kitchen worktop length, removal of cupboard doors on wheelchair storage area, relocation of the sink to allow WC side transfer, installation of grab rails and removal of the bath and fitting of a level access shower, for which the drainage is



already installed. The required adaptions are minimal and can be achieved quickly and easily. The position of the sink and the extended kitchen worktop length requirements are shown on the example unit layouts below demonstrating compliance with M4(3) requirements.




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Figure 10. M4(3) Unit Layout 208 – 2B3P

Table 4 lists the key standards for wheelchair accessible housing, as specified in Part M4(3) which provides a list of the key requirements. The M4(3) unit layouts are designed in accordance with Part M requirements, as outlined in Table 4 overleaf.


Table 4. M4(3) Wheelchair User Dwellings Requirements

ITEM M4(3) REQUIREMENTS

COMPLIANT Number of Bedspaces 1 2 3 4 5

Approach Route

The approach route should be step-free, with a minimum clear width of 1200mm in both private and communal areas. A passing space of minimum 1500x1500mm should be provided at each end. Gateways should have a minimum clear opening width of 850mm.

Y

External ramps The gradient should be between 1:20 and 1:15 and the length of flights is dependent on the gradient. Every flight should have a minimum clear width of 1200mm.

Y

External steps

Every flight should have a minimum clear width of 900mm, and have top, bottom and where necessary intermediate landings, with a minimum length of 900mm. Single steps should be avoided.

Y

Car parking

In communal areas parking bays should have a minimum clear access zone of 1200mm to both sides. Parking in private areas should be standard bays with a minimum clear access zone of 1200mm to one side and the rear.

Y

Drop-off Any drop off area is close to the principal communal entrance. Y

Communal entrance

There should be a level landing of minimum 1500x1500mm directly outside the entrance. The door should have a minimum clear opening width of 850mm. A clear turning circle 1500mm in diameter should be provided inside the entrance area.

Y

Communal lifts

There should be a clear landing of minimum 1500x1500mm directly in front of the lift door at every level. The lift car is a minimum of 1100x1400mm and its doors have a minimum clear opening width of 800mm.

Y

Private entrance

There should be a level external landing of minimum 1500x1500mm and the entrance door should have a minimum clear opening width of 850mm. A clear turning circle 1500mm in diameter should be provided inside the entrance area.

Y

Internal doorways and hallways

The minimum clear width of every hall or landing should be 1050mm, or 1200mm where the approach to a doorway is not head-on. The minimum doorway width is 850mm.

Y

Wheelchair Storage

A minimum 1100x1700mm space should be available on the entrance storey, preferably close to the principal private entrance. It should have a clear zone in front of it a minimum 1200mm wide along the long edge of the wheelchair store.

Y Note that the wheelchair

(WCH) storage for unit type 208 is provided within the

living space due to space not available by entrance door.

Whilst, when the area of the WCH storage is discounted,

the living/kitchen/dining area reduces below the required

area of 29sqm to 28.43sqm, it is not compromising the

overall manoeuvrability of the

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space and only just falls below the area requirements. If the longer worktop length was

installed during conversion to an accessible unit the WCH

storage would move south to accommodate 1500mm clear space in front of all kitchen

units.

General Storage

Minimum built-in storage requirements should be met (m²) *Note:requirements areper bedroomrather than perbed space.

1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 Y

Through-floor lifting device provision

Provision for a liftway a minimum 1100x1650mm internally linking circulation areas at every floor in the dwelling should be made. Where the dwelling is ‘adaptable’, this space should be able to be provided without structural alteration. A minimum 1500mm clear turning circle can be provided in front of the liftway.

Y

Private stairs Access to all rooms on the entrance storey should be step-free. The minimum clear width of the stair should be 850mm. A power socket should be provided for future stair lift provision.

Y

Floor areas Minimum combined floor area for living, dining and kitchen space (m²): 2 bed spaces – 25sqm; 3 bed spaces – 27sqm; 4 bed spaces – 29sqm; 5 bed spaces – 31 sqm.

Y

Kitchen worktop lengths

Minimum length of kitchen worktop, including fittings and appliance – wheelchair adaptable (mm)

NA 4330 4730 4730 5630 Y

Minimum length of kitchen worktop, including fittings and appliance – wheelchair accessible (mm)

NA 6130 6530 6530 7430 Y

Height adjustable worktop

The worktop includes a continuous section that is height adjustable (or capable of being refixed at alternative height) with no white goods beneath it. Minimum 300mm worktop each side of a corner where height adjustable section is in a corner.

Y

Clear access zones

There is a minimum clear access zone 1500mm wide in front of and between all kitchen units and appliances. Y

Furniture – Living Space

Arm chair or number of sofa seats (850mm x 850mm)

NA 2 3 1 2 Y


3 seat settee (850mm x 1850mm)

NA NA NA 1 1

TV NA 1 1 1 1

Storage Units (500 x mm length shown)

NA 1000 1000 1500 2000

Furniture – Dining Space

Dining Chair NA 2 3 4 5

Dining Table (800 by length shown mm)

NA 800 1000 1200 1350

Access to window

Every bedroom can provide a minimum 750mm clear access route from the doorway to the window. Y

Manoeuvring zone

Every bedroom can provide a minimum 1200x1200mm manoeuvring space inside the doorway, clear of the bed and the door (when the door is in closed position).

Y

Hoist The ceiling structure to every bedroom is strong enough to allow for the fitting of an overhead hoist capable of carrying a load of 200kg.

Y

Principal Double Bedroom

Minimum floor area of 13.5m².

Y

Minimum 3m wide.

1000mm clear access zone to both sides and foot of the bed and in front of all furniture

1200mm by 1200mm manoeuvring space of both sides of the bed.

Other Bedrooms

Double/Twin – Minimum floor area 12.5m².

Y

Double – 1000mm clear access zone to one side and foot of double bed and in front of all furniture.

Single – Minimum floor area 8.5m².

Single – 1000mm clear access zone to one side of each bed and in front of all furniture.

Furniture – Double Bedroom

Principal bedroom Double Bed (2000mm x 1500mm)

NA 1 1 1 1

Y Other bedroom Double Bed (1900mm x1350mm)

NA 1 1 1 1

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Single Bed (1900mm x 900mm) (2 no. in twin)

NA 2 2 2 2

Bedside Table (400mm x 400mm) NA 2 2 2 2

Desk and Chair (500mm x 1050mm)

NA 1 1 1 1

Chest of Drawers (450mm x 750mm) NA 1 1 1 1

Double Wardrobe (600mm x 1200mm)

NA 1 1 1 1

Furniture - Twin Bedroom

Single Bed (2 number in twin) (1900mm x 900mm)

NA NA NA 2 2

Y

Bedside Table (400mm x 400mm) NA NA NA 2 2

Chest of Drawers (450mm x 750mm) NA NA NA 1 1

Table and Chair (500mm x 1050mm)

NA NA NA 1 1


NA NA NA 1 1

Furniture - Single Bedroom

Single Bed (2 number in twin) (1900mm x 900mm)

NA NA 1 1 1

Y

Bedside Table (400mm x 400mm) NA NA 1 1 1

Chest of Drawers (450mm x 750mm) NA NA 1 1 1

Table and Chair (500mm x 1050mm)

NA NA 1 1 1


NA NA 1 1 1

Minimum Sanitary Requirements (single story dwellings)

2 or 3 Bedspaces - Bathroom with level access shower

Y 4 Bedspaces - Bathroom with level access shower and separate WC/ cloakroom


3.7 Drop-off

3.7.1 Passenger vehicle pick up/ drop off will take place on Goldsworth Road inside the western end of the Site boundary along a proposed vehicular two-way cul-de-sac internal to the Site. Vehicles will enter the Site in an eastbound direction on Goldsworth Road and make use of the vehicle loop, to make a U-turn and exit the Site in a forward direction.

5 Bedspaces or more - Bathroom with level access shower and separate WC/cloakroom. Wheelchair accessible dwellings must also provide both a level access shower and a bath.

Doors Bathroom doors open outwards Y

Turning Circle Bathrooms provide a minimum 1500mm clear turning circle Y

Bathroom – clear access zones (Wheelchair Adaptable)

1100mm x 700mm clear access zone beside the bath

Y

1100mm x 700mm clear space in front of the basin (maximum 200mm encroachment of wash basin)

1100mm clear space provided in front of WC

1500mm diameter turning circle which may overlap fully with shower

450mm-500mm between the centreline of the WC and the nearside wall.

Bathroom – clear access zones (Wheelchair Accessible)

1700mm by 800mm clear access zone beside bath

1650mm x 800mm clear access zone, measured from the back of the basin.

1500mm turning circle may overlap 500mm maximum with level access shower.

450mm-500mm between the centreline of the WC and the nearside wall.

800mm minimum distance between WC centreline and edge of Level Access Shower.

WC/ Cloakroom

750mm clear space in front of the WC.

Y 450mm between the WC centre line and adjacent wall.

Services

Switches, controls and at least one window handle should have their centre line between 700-1000mm above floor level. Handles to all other windows should be 450-1200mm above floor level.

Y

Private Outdoor Space Every outdoor space has a clear width of 1500mm. Y



3.7.2 The vehicle arrangements have been dictated by the pedestrianisation of Goldsworth Road at the eastern end, hence there will be no through movement of vehicles across the full Site extent.

3.7.3 There is a loading bay provided on Goldsworth Road, in proximity to residential entrances which can be utilised for pick up/drop off. Appropriate dropped kerb facilities are provided to allow level access from the carriageway to street level. The drop off facilities and vehicle routing is presented in Figure 11 below, with the blue arrow representing vehicle movement, and the residential entrances identified.

3.7.4 For the majority of residential entrances, the drop off facility is located within 50m of the entrances for each of the blocks, in accordance with DfT Guidance on Inclusive Mobility (2002). Where the entrances partly exceed the 50m threshold (southern core on block T1 – approximately 55m and block T3 – approximately 70m) suitable resting places are provided, included seating to assist those with mobility impairments. It is noted that the M4(3) wheelchair user dwellings are not included in block T3 hence the maximum distance from drop off to the residential entrances is 55m. It is noted that the two T1 cores are connected at podium level, therefore residents of both cores can use the Goldsworth Road entrance to access their property.

Figure 11. Drop-off Strategy

3.8 Residential Parking

3.8.1 The Proposed Development incorporates the provision of 263 car parking spaces to serve the residential land use, equating to a ratio of 0.27 spaces per unit.

3.8.2 No reference is made within WBC’s Parking Standards SPD regarding levels of accessible car parking provision for residential developments. As such, it is assumed that a case-by-case basis is appropriate for determining suitable levels of accessible parking.


3.8.3 A total of 29 spaces will be sized and marked for use by disabled motorists across the Level 01 and Level 02, equating to 11% of total provision. This is equivalent to 3% of the total units being provided with an accessible parking space and accords with a typical level provided for a development of this nature.

3.8.4 In line with AD Part M (2015, with 2016 amendments), Access to and Use of Buildings, Volume 1: Dwellings requirements, a 1.2 metre clear access zone will be provided on either side of the accessible parking spaces to allow for ease of manoeuvrability when entering and exiting the vehicle. The spaces are located in close proximity to the residential cores in order to minimise the travel distances between parking and wheelchair accessible units. Additionally, one car parking space per core provides a 900mm clear access zone to one side to cater for those with ambulant mobilities. These spaces are in close proximity to the each of the cores, meeting Part M (2015) requirements.

3.8.5 Additionally, to accord with Surrey County Council requirements, which requests that large scale residential schemes should incorporate one car club vehicle per 200 units, a total of five car club bays are proposed as part of the scheme. These bays will be located in the podium level residential car park and operate in a similar style to a regular parking bay, but will be demarcated/ signed to identify as a car club bay.

3.8.6 The proposed car park layout showing the accessible parking provision at Levels 01 and 02 is shown in Appendix C.

3.9 Residential Cycle Parking

3.9.1 A total of 1,064 secure residential long stay cycle parking spaces are provided as part of the Proposed Development.

3.9.2 Given the spatial constraints associated with the provision of the outlined long stay cycle parking numbers, a managed solution will be in place whereby, should the demand arise, a strategy to provide larger cycle parking spaces capable for use by adapted cycles will be considered in the future to cater for those who use adapted cycles as a form of mobility aid.

3.10 Safe Means of Escape

3.10.1 Each core of the development provides two or three lifts, allowing for access should one lift be undergoing maintenance. There are thirteen lifts provided in total over five cores; 12 measuring 1600mm x 2000mm and one measuring 1100mm x 2100m, exceeding the minimum dimensions as set out in AD Part M. One lift per core is designed as a fire fighting lift and hence operable up until the point when the fire brigade arrives on Site.

3.10.2 All of the units are self-contained fire compartments which are individually protected in the event of a fire, with each unit being fitted with a sprinkler system.

3.10.3 Consequently, there is a stay in place fire strategy, with residents not required to evacuate in the event of a fire, even if in another residents flat.

3.11 Non-Residential Land Uses (Commercial Land Use and York Road Project)

3.11.1 A total of eleven commercial units will be provided, split across the four blocks. One unit is provided to the north of Goldsworth Road, while 10 blocks are provided to the south. These 10 units will be split over ground and mezzanine level.

3.11.2 Alongside this, the Proposed Development will provide the York Road Project (registered charity in Woking that has been supporting homelessness since the late 1990’s) with new



















premises that allows all services to be integrated into one building, providing a total of 1,896 sqm (GIA) floorspace (sui generis use).

3.11.3 The non -residential elements of the scheme will be designed in accordance with Approved Document Part M (AD Part M), 2015 Edition, Access to and Use of Buildings- Volume 2: Buildings Other Than Dwellings as a minimum.

3.11.4 The following access considerations will be taken in relation to the commercial and YRP land uses, with the final use of the commercial units as yet unknown.

Door widths will align with Table 2, AD Part M (2015), with a 300mm nib provided on the leading edge.

An Accessible WC will be provided as close as possible to the entrance door, and follow the requirements in Diagram 18, in AD Part M (2015). A wheelchair user will not have to travel more than 40m in total to reach an Accessible WC.

Corridors will have an unobstructed with of minimum 1200mm, as per Para 3.14b, AD Part M (2015).

No disabled car parking spaces are provided for the commercial units as it is anticipated that the vast majority of visitors to these units would be local residents travelling via sustainable modes or making pass-by and linked trips with other destinations within the town centre. This is justified, with there being a number of pay and display spaces surrounding the Site and two large car parks with disabled spaces within a 400m walking distance from the Site, where blue Badge holders can park for free, for an unlimited time. Further to this, there is a large quantity of good quality accessible public transport services available within the vicinity of the Site, with 22 bus routes and a well-connected step-free railway station. The Proposed Development’s parking provision has been discussed and agreed in principle with SCC Highways during pre-application discussions. More information regarding wider transport links, can be found in Section 4.

Given the flexibility of the commercial floorspace, it is not yet possible to accurately determine the proportion of cycle parking demand to be generated by staff (long-stay) and visitors (short-stay). Based on the location and nature of the Proposed Development, it is anticipated that highest cycle parking demand will be generated by visitors rather than staff. As such, a 75:25 split between short and long-stay cycle parking is proposed. This equates to 17 short-stay and 6 long-stay cycle parking spaces to support the commercial uses. Short-stay provision will be located within the Proposed Development’s public realm to facilitate easy access by both visitors and members of staff. These spaces will be provided as Sheffield stands, which can be used for adapted cycles.

3.12 Landscaping and Public Realm

3.12.1 The Proposed Development landscaping creates a welcoming and inclusive environment though improved ground floor public realm and a series of podium amenity spaces to serve the residential uses. Level access is provided to all amenity spaces which are well lit to enhance personal perceptions of security. The gradients are largely level with a maximum gradient of 1:21 across all ground floor and podium amenity space.

Wider Scheme Improvements

3.12.2 The Proposed Development seeks to enhance pedestrian and cycle connectivity and safety through the pedestrianisation of the eastern end of Goldsworth Road. This would include closure of the vehicular connection from Victoria Way onto Goldsworth Road. The proposed pedestrianisation will provide a significantly enhanced landscape and space for pedestrians


and cyclists. It will increase the provision of open space within the town centre, and will be designed to facilitate gathering, spill-out activity and outdoor events / recreation.

3.12.3 Public realm and landscaping works have been designed to accord with the requirements of Policy DM17 (Public Realm) of WBC’s Development Management Policies DPD (2016) and will incorporate a similar palette of materials to those used within the wider town centre public realm works undertaken in recent years.

3.12.4 Further detail on the proposed public realm and landscaping improvements can be found within the Transport Assessment accompanying this application.

Inclusive Play Space and Residential Podium Gardens

3.12.5 Two podium courtyards and two roof terraces are provided as well as ground level landscaping to offer an excellent array of amenity space for residents. Appropriate dropped kerbs and flush paved areas are provided, allowing level access across the Site. The play equipment at ground level and on the residential podium gardens will be designed to meet inclusive access needs, including auditory equipment, tactile equipment and contrasting colour equipment. A sensory garden with play trails is provided within the eastern podium garden, allowing stimulation and experience of different senses, for all to use.

3.12.6 Within the residential amenity area, seating with backrests and arm rests will be provided at a minimum of 50m intervals in accordance with DfT Guidance on Inclusive Mobility (2005).

3.12.7 As shown in Figure 12 below, the landscaping provides level access, incorporating accessible play equipment, and level access to all areas.

Figure 12. Landscaping Plan

3.13 Summary

3.13.1 In summary, the residential and non-residential elements of the development have responded to inclusive design principles to create, a welcoming inclusive environment.



3.13.2 60 units have been designed to meet M4(3) adaptable standards, equating to 6% of the total number of units. A simple adaption process will enable the units to meet wheelchair accessible standards. 29 accessible parking spaces are provided from the outset, equating to 3% of the total number of residential units. The landscaping is designed to be inclusive, welcoming and meet the needs of a variety of users.


4. WIDER TRANSPORT LINKS

4.1 General

4.1.1 This section of the report summarises the connectivity of the Site by a choice of transport modes with specific reference to the requirements of vulnerable and disabled users. The information presented is based on desktop research and multiple site visits undertaken in 2019 and 2020.

4.2 Site Description and Location

4.2.1 The Site is located within the centre of Woking, to the west of the pedestrianised central area. It is bound by Victoria Way to the east, railway tracks to the south, Woking Fire Station and Cavendish House (office use) to the west and Church Street West / properties fronting Church Street West to the north. Goldsworth Road runs through the Site on an east-west axis.

4.2.2 Figure 13 shows a connectivity plan of current and future provision in local area within the vicinity of the Site, which should be referred to throughout this section. The plan demonstrates suggested pedestrian routes to public transport services, commercial and retail uses and sections of features which are due to be upgraded. Consideration has been given to routes which provide step-free access, suitable for those requiring level access, including pedestrian crossing facilities.



Figure 13. Site Connectivity Plan

Source: OpenSreetMap

The Lightbox: Museum

Woking Railway Station Morrisons located further west (700m away from the Site)

New Victoria Theatre

Jubilee Square

Woking Library

Woking Shopping Centre/ Blue and Yellow Car Parks

Entertainment Centre

Link Road Bus Stop A Victoria Square Development, with New Public Square

WWF Living Planet Centre Victoria Way Car Park

Church Street West to be re-opened to traffic in 2021

WBC Offices


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4.3 Rail Services

4.3.1 The nearest station to the Site is Woking Railway Station, located approximately 450m (a five minute walk) east of the Site. The station is served by South Western train services, providing access to destinations including Basingstoke, Clapham Junction, Guildford, Portsmouth, Southampton and London Waterloo.

4.3.2 The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users; lifts provide step-free access between all platforms and the two station entrances on High Street and Station Approach (Oriental Road), whilst ramps are available to assist passengers with limited mobility boarding and alighting from trains.

4.3.3 Six accessible parking spaces are also provided at the station, located within the car park off Station Approach, to the south of the railway tracks. The car park is located approximately 500m (a seven minute walk) to the east of the Site.

4.4 Bus Services

4.4.1 All buses operating within the Woking area provide level access to street level and are therefore fully accessible for wheelchair users, with the exception of routes 592 and 593. Services are operated by Arriva, Cardinal Buses, Carlone Buses (only services which are not fully accessible), Falcon Buses, Runneymede Community Transport, Stagecoach and White Bus.

4.4.2 The closest bus stop to the Site is located on High Street (Link Road, Stop A), immediately to the east of the junction with Victoria Way and approximately 150m to the east of the centre of the Site. Due to the one-way nature of High Street, all bus services run in a westbound direction from this stop. The bus stop provides seating, shelter and timetable information, alongside Real-Time Information screens.

4.4.3 A total of 22 daytime bus services are routed to this stop. The bus routes offer easy access to a number of locations, such as Weybridge, Chobham and Staines, which are not easily accessible via rail. Although there are other bus stops located within close proximity to the Site, located adjacent to Woking Station, these serve the same routes as Link Road, Stop A.

4.5 Vehicle Modes, Walking and Cycling

Goldsworth Road

4.5.1 Goldsworth Road separates the northern and southern blocks of the Site and is adopted by SCC as the Local Highway Authority. It is formed of a single carriageway in either direction and connects to Victoria Way at its eastern end and Parley Drive / St Johns Road at its western end. However, it is not possible for vehicles (except for emergency vehicles) to turn from Goldsworth Road onto Victoria Way, with a turning head provided for general vehicles.

4.5.2 A 30mph speed limit is in place on Goldsworth Road. Local cycleway route Pluto 5 runs along Goldsworth Road, extending to Byfleet to the east and Knaphill to the west.

4.5.3 The eastern side of Goldsworth Road, directly outside the Site, will be pedestrianised as part of the Proposed Development, allowing for improved public realm and enhanced pedestrian and cycle connectivity. No vehicles will be able to turn from Victoria Way onto Goldsworth Road.


4.5.4 There are currently footways on both sides of the road, averaging 2.5m wide. They are fairly smooth and of good quality, with limited obstructions narrowing the width. The general characteristics of the footways on Goldsworth Road can be seen in Figure 14 below and will be significantly enhanced through the proposed pedestrianisation.

Figure 14. Goldsworth Road Footway

4.5.5 A pedestrian island crossing and signalised pedestrian crossing is located on entry to Goldsworth Road, from the A320 Victoria Way, both containing dropped kerbs and tactile paving to aid those with visual impairments. The pedestrianisation of the eastern end of Goldsworth Road will remove the need for an island crossing. Further along Goldsworth Road, opposite the Woking Fire Station, a zebra crossing is present, also providing dropped kerbs and tactile paving.

Victoria Way

4.5.6 Victoria Way is located to the east of the Site, and is also adopted by SCC. It is a major strategic vehicular connection, providing vehicular access to the A324 Lockfield Drive to the north and Guildford Road / Station Approach to the south. Victoria Way is formed of a single carriageway in either direction to the south, which widens into a four lane junction for vehicles travelling northbound, on approach to its junction with Lockfield Drive.

4.5.7 A bridge (Victoria Arch) runs over the road, where the railway lines from Woking Station run through. National Cycle Route 223 (Mars) runs to the south of Victoria Way, extending into Woking town centre to the east, Victoria Way to the north and White Rose Lane to the south.

4.5.8 Victoria Way generally has wide footways present on both sides of the road, which are smooth in nature. However, due to the construction works associated with the Victoria Square development at the time of the site visit, the footway is limited to one side of the road for a section along Victoria Way, close to the Goldsworth Road junction.

4.5.9 As aforementioned, Victoria Way features a pedestrian crossing to access Goldsworth Road, located to the south of High Street. The crossing is located adjacent to the Victoria Arch, containing both dropped kerbs and tactile paving to assist those with visual impairments, as shown in Figure 15 below. It is noted that the location of the crossing is temporary; it will be relocated to the north of the junction with High Street as part of the Victoria Square development.



Figure 15. Victoria Way/ High Street – Signalised Pedestrian Crossing

Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) Scheme

4.5.10 The Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) is intended to finance a number of strategic and high impact infrastructure schemes that aim to unlock housing sites. In 2018, WBC (in partnership with SCC) submitted a HIF funding bid for a £95 million grant to upgrade the highway configuration around the A320 Guildford Road (the main arterial road through Woking), including widening the Victoria Arch bridge. The bid was formally approved by the Government in June 2019, and the funding formally accepted by WBC in February 2020.

4.5.11 The highways improvement scheme comprises of a number of changes to the A320 to facilitate better access into and through the centre of Woking, with works to be undertaken both on the northern and southern sides of Victoria Arch. To the north of Victoria Arch, works will include widening of Victoria Way for vehicular movements, and provision of an improved pedestrian and cycle link along Victoria Way. A new left turn filter lane will also be provided from Victoria Way onto Church Street West to aid traffic movement.

4.5.12 To the south of Victoria Arch, works will include removal of the one-way gyratory system and replacement with a two-way dual carriageway, enhanced pedestrian and cycle paths and crossing facilities, and revisions to a number of junctions that connect to Guildford Road.

4.5.13 Further details regarding the extent and timescales of HIF works are set out within the Transport Assessment submitted in support of the planning application.

High Street

4.5.14 High Street is located to the east of the Site, providing the main connection to Woking Station. It is formed of a single carriageway for westbound traffic only, with a one-way route onto Victoria Way, for buses and taxis only. No vehicle entry from Victoria Way is permitted. There is a 30mph speed limit in place on the High Street and it is part of the Pluto 5 local cycleway, with a dedicated contra-flow cycle lane present.

4.5.15 High quality footways are provided on both sides of the road at the western end of High Street, with observation of a recent resurfacing, providing smooth footways, around 2.5m wide. However, further east along High Street the footway is limited to one side of the road.


4.5.16 A signalised pedestrian crossing is present at the western end of High Street, prior to the junction with Victoria Way. Flushed pavements, making the crossing level, and tactile paving are provided. The general characteristics of High Street are shown in Figure 16 below.

Figure 16. High Street – General Characteristics

4.5.17 It is noted at the time of writing, the route from the Site, to the station via High Street was impacted by construction works, due to the Victoria Square scheme, a scheme bounded by Victoria Way to the west and High Street to the south. On completion of construction, the area will benefit from a new public square at the corner of High Street and Victoria Way, with the step-free access to the station remaining.

Commercial Way

4.5.18 Commercial Way is located off High Street, to the east of the Site. It is a fully pedestrianised space and provides connections to Woking town centre, including Woking Shopping Centre and WBC’s offices, via Mercia Walk, and through Jubilee Square, the ‘heart’ of the town.

4.5.19 Commercial Way provides key connections to Church Street East, Chertsey Road and Cobham Road, all within the town centre area. The town centre itself has undergone significant public realm improvement over recent years, making it a pleasant space.

4.5.20 There are smooth, flat paving, with clear signposted routes on Commercial Way. The pedestrianised area is well lit, enhancing personal safety perception in the area. There are sets of Sheffield stands located along Commercial Way, allowing ease of parking for larger, adaptable cycles. National Cycle Route 223, further runs through Commercial Way, linking to Victoria Way to the north and south.

Cycling Infrastructure

4.5.21 As aforementioned, National Cycle Route 223 is located in close proximity to the Site, on Victoria Way and routing via Commercial Way, extending north towards Chertsey and south towards Guildford. In addition to this, National Cycle Route 221 runs alongside the Basingstoke Canal to the north of the Site, a traffic-free route via the canal towpath.



4.5.22 A number of ‘recommended’ cycle routes (as designed by TravelSmart) run in the vicinity of the Site and town centre. Woking’s cycle accessibility is further enhanced through a network of local routes known as the Planet Routes, as mentioned above. Of these, the Pluto Trail runs immediately adjacent to the Site, whilst the Mars Trail runs in proximity to the Site through the town centre.

4.5.23 There is an approximate 450m cycling distance (three minutes) from the Site to Woking Station, which contains 752 cycle storage spaces, along with a Brompton Cycle Hire docking station.

4.5.24 There are good quality existing Sheffield type cycling parking facilities in vicinity of the Site within the town centre, such as on Commercial Way.

4.6 Parking

4.6.1 WBC allows those with a Blue Badge to:

Park on single and double yellow lines, free for up to three hours, except where loading restrictions apply (time clock must be displayed);

Park in pay and display and voucher parking bays, without payment, for an unlimited period; and

Park in Woking’s town centre car parks free of charge, if an individual has applied for and received a car park access card, known as a ‘proximity card’.

4.6.2 There are a number of pay and display bays present on the western side of Goldsworth Road, located just 150m away from the eastern edge Site (a two minute walk). The stretch of pay and display bays are situated just west of the Goldsworth Road/ Oak’s Road junction, outside the Pizza Express. If required, blue Badge holders would be able to utilise these spaces.

4.6.3 Table 5 below demonstrates how many disabled bays are present within town centre car parks, showing the distance of these car parks from the Site. Those with a ‘proximity card’ and blue Badge can park in these spaces for free. The table shows that there are thee car parks which provide disabled parking spaces, within 500mm from the Site.

Table 5. Disabled Spaces in Car Parks

CAR PARK NO. OF DISABLED SPACES APPROXIMATE DISTANCE

Brewery Road Car Park 6 650m

Peacocks (Blue) Car Park 20 400m

Wolsey Place (Yellow) Car Park 12 400m

Heathside Car Park 4 400m

Locke Way Car Park 1 550m

Victoria Way Car Park 19 650m

Total 62 -


4.6.4 Further to the above, there are a number of pay and display bays located on High Street, and further six areas of disabled bays in the town centre. These have a maximum time limit of three hours, and are located as follows, all within an 800m distance from the Site:

Addison Road: 1 space Church Street East: 7 spaces Commercial Way (access via Chertsey Road): 6 spaces Duke Street: 2 spaces Station Approach (opposite the police station): 1 space The Broadway: 3 space

4.7 Summary

4.7.1 In summary, the Site is served by a wide range of accessible transport infrastructure, including Woking Railway Station, which provides step free access to all platforms. There are 22 daytime bus routes within close proximity to the Site, with all buses being fully accessible.

4.7.2 Pedestrian walking routes are of good quality, with relevant crossings provided at major junctions. All crossings contain dropped/ flush kerbs, along with tactile paving, to assist those with visual impairments. There is an array of cycling and parking infrastructure available, all within a close proximity to the Site.

4.7.3 Overall the Site benefits from a range of accessible modes of transport within walking distance, therefore providing a choice in travel for residents, employees and visitors to the Site.



5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 5.1.1 SYSTRA has been commissioned by Goldsworth Road Development LLP to prepare an Access

Statement in support of a planning application for the redevelopment of 20-32 Goldsworth Road, 15-29 Goldsworth Road and 8 Church Street West, Woking, GU21 6JT. The Local Planning Authority is Woking Borough Council (WBC).

5.1.2 The Proposed Development incorporates the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a phased, mixed-use development comprising residential (C3 use), ground floor retail/commercial uses (A1-A4, B1, D1-D2 use), homeless shelter (sui generis use) alongside a series of public realm and pedestrian environment improvement works.

5.1.3 The Proposed Development has responded to inclusive design policy and guidance as the range of land uses on the Site have been designed to be accessible for all, catering for a range of impairments.

5.1.4 A total of 965 residential units will be provided as part of the Proposed Development, split across four blocks. The residential blocks range in height from 21 to 41 storeys.

5.1.5 Of the 965 units, 905 (94%) will comply with Part M4(2) standards, providing wide doorways and circulation space, an entrance level accessible bathroom and window heights in living spaces starting no higher than 850mm above floor level, or at the minimum height necessary to comply with the requirements of Part K for guarding to windows.

5.1.6 A total of 60 residential units will be designed to meet M4(3) wheelchair user dwellings standards, equating to 6% of the total provision. All M4(3) units will be built as adaptable from outset and when required, the adaption of a unit between M4(3) Adaptable and Adapted can be achieved easily, without structural changes.

5.1.7 A total of 29 accessible parking spaces are provided for the residential aspect of the scheme, equating to 3% of the total units. These have 1.2m clear access zones on both sides.

5.1.8 Thirteen lifts are present in total, with one lift in each core will be a fire-fighting lift and hence operable up until the point at which the fire brigade arrive on Site. Each unit is fitted with a sprinkler system in the event of a fire.

5.1.9 Non-residential elements of the scheme, including the commercial units and the York Road Project will be designed to meet Approved Document Part M (AD Part M), 2015 Edition, Access To and Use of Buildings- Volume 2: Buildings Other Than Dwellings as a minimum.

5.1.10 The landscaping has been designed to be inclusive, welcoming and to meet the needs of a variety of users, incorporating inclusive play space, seating with backrests and armrests and maximum gradient of 1:21 across landscaped areas.

5.1.11 The Site benefits from a range of accessible modes of transport, providing a choice to residents, staff members and visitors as to how to travel to/from as well as around the area.

5.1.12 This Access Statement has demonstrated compliance with inclusive design requirements and has explained how the Proposed Development will create an inclusive and accessible environment for all users, regardless of disability.


Appendix A – M4(2) Unit Layouts

37.7 m²Studio

7495

5025

30804314

1700

750

ST

UT

T1

T2

T3

BA

BB

0

Notes



DateRev Description

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A3

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Drawn

Client

Project

Revision.

500 1000 1500 mmSheet Code

Chkd


As indicated

D7

Typical Flat Type 001A

01597

Goldsworth Rd Development LLP

DR_MP_AT_A_0001

Goldsworth Road, Woking

PLANNING

01597_JTP_DR_MP_AT_A_0001_Typical Flat Type 001A_D7

1 : 50Typical Flat Type 001A - Studio

Space 001A

Flat Type 001A

Unit Area

L/K/D

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Storage

37.7m2

1.1m2

NDSS

37m2

1m2

LHDG

37m2

1m2

Total = 70

D1 22.01.20 Flat Types - First Issue YL KMD2 31.01.20 Flat Types - EW Amendments YL KMD3 28.02.20 Flat Types - Revised Layouts YL KMD4 30.03.20 Flat Types - Layouts Amended for Daylight YL KMD5 03.04.20 DESIGN FREEZE ISSUE ALL KMD6 21.04.20 Minor Scheme Amendments ALL KMD7 05.06.20 PLANNING Design Freeze Set ALL KM

T1

T2

T3

BA

BB

LLV

51.5 m²1B2P

7500

3974

2801

ST

6875

2150 2100

5250

UT

1900

750

0

Notes



DateRev Description

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A3

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Drawn

Client

Project

Revision.


Chkd


As indicated

D7


01597


DR_MP_AT_A_0101


PLANNING


Space 101

Flat Type 101A

Unit Area

L/K/D

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Storage

51.5m2

29.8m2

13m2

1.7m2

NDSS

50m2

11.5m2

1.5m2

LHDG

50m2

23m2

12m2

1.5m2

Total = 97

1 : 50Typical Flat Type 101A - 1B2P


T1

T2

T3

BA

BB

74.5 m²2B4P

5528

2750 6467

3678

3618

1550

2100

2150

1985

ST UT

4716

0

Notes



DateRev Description

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A3

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Drawn

Client

Project

Revision.


Chkd


As indicated

D6


01597


DR_MP_AT_A_0204


PLANNING

01597_JTP_DR_MP_AT_A_0204_Typical Flat Type 204A_D61 : 50Typical Flat Type 204A - 2B4P

Space 204A

Flat Type 204A

Unit Area

L/K/D

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Storage

74.5m2

27.4m2

13.4m2

13.2m2

2.5m2

NDSS

70m2

11.5m2

11.5m2

2m2

LHDG

70m2

27m2

12m2

12m2

2.5m2

Total = 36

D1 31.01.20 Flat Types - EW Amendments YL KMD2 28.02.20 Flat Types - Revised Layouts YL KMD3 30.03.20 Flat Types - Layouts Amended for Daylight YL KMD4 03.04.20 DESIGN FREEZE ISSUE ALL KMD5 21.04.20 Minor Scheme Amendments ALL KMD6 05.06.20 PLANNING Design Freeze Set ALL KM

T1

T2

T3

BA

BB

87.6 m²3B5P

1214

2150

2100

3155

3214 2400

3147

3501

6416

3200

375121001761

5100UT

0

Notes



DateRev Description

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A3

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Drawn

Client

Project

Revision.


Chkd


As indicated

D7

Typical Flat Type 301

01597


DR_MP_AT_A_0301


PLANNING

01597_JTP_DR_MP_AT_A_0301_Typical Flat Type 301_D7

1 : 50Typical Flat Type 301 - 3B5P

Space 301

Flat Type 301

Unit Area

L/K/D

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Storage

87.6m2

32.1m2

15m2

12.9m2

3.4m2

NDSS

86m2

11.5m2

11.5m2

3m2

LHDG

86m2

29m2

12m2

12m2

3m2

Bedroom 3 7.6m2 7.5m2 8m2

Total = 24

ST



Appendix B – M4(3) Unit Layouts

60.0 m²1B2P

Additional kitchen worktop required for wheelchair accessible layout

3000

4205

7305

7498

UT

ST

4684

1800

750

18001830

825

2704

2200

T1

T2

T3

BA

BB

0

Notes



DateRev Description

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A3

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Drawn

Client

Project

Revision.


Chkd


As indicated

D7


01597


DR_MP_AT_A_0102


PLANNING


1 : 50Typical Flat Type 102A - 1B2P

Space 102A

Flat Type 102A

Unit Area

L/K/D

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Storage

60m2

31.7m2

12.4m2

2.1m2

NDSS

50m2

1.5m2

LHDG

50m2

23m2

12m2

1.5m2

14m2

50m2 50m2

23m2

11.5m2

Total = 14

D1 28.02.20 Flat Types - Revised Layouts YL KMD2 30.03.20 Flat Types - Layouts Amended for Daylight YL KMD3 03.04.20 DESIGN FREEZE ISSUE ALL KMD4 21.04.20 Minor Scheme Amendments ALL KMD5 27.04.20 M4(3) Layouts updates CA JCD6 12.05.20 Accessibility layout updates CA JCD7 05.06.20 PLANNING Design Freeze Set ALL KM

T1

T2

T3

BA

BB

85.4 m²2B4P

3050

3623

3062

49682550

7517

9317

4793

2624

2689

1700

1100

1200

1700

2212

0

Notes



DateRev Description

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A3

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Drawn

Client

Project

Revision.


Chkd


As indicated

D7


01597


DR_MP_AT_A_0205


PLANNING


1 : 50Typical Flat Type 205A - 2B4P Space 205A

Flat Type 205A

Unit Area

L/K/D

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Storage

NDSS LHDG

70m2

11.5m2

11.5m2

2m2

70m2

27m2

12m2

12m2

2.5m2

Total = 13

2.2m2

85.4m2

14.2m2

14.6m2

36.2m2

UT

ST

Addi

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l kitc

hen

wor

ktop

re

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d fo

r whe

elch

air

acce

ssib

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yout

Storage doors will be removed for wheelchair

accessible layout


80.6 m²2B4P

80.6 m²2B4P

4877

2939

3726

8126

3002

4874

UT/ST

2700

2050

1450

2100

T1

T2

T3

BA

BB

0

Notes



DateRev Description

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A3

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Drawn

Client

Project

Revision.


Chkd


As indicated

D7

Typical Flat Type 208

01597


DR_MP_AT_A_0209


PLANNING

01597_JTP_DR_MP_AT_A_0209_Typical Flat Type 208_D7

Space 208

Flat Type 208

Unit Area

L/K/D

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Storage

NDSS LHDG

1 : 50Typical Flat Type 208 - 2B4P

80.6m2

30.3m2

14.6m2

14.3m2

2.6m2

70m2

11.5m2

11.5m2

2m2

70m2

27m2

12m2

12m2

2.5m2

Total = 27

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Appendix C – Car Park Plan

UP

DN

66.5 m²

W.R.A.C

25.8 m²

LV Switchroom(Commercial)

75.9 m²

Commercial

75.8 m²

Commercial

75.8 m²

Commercial

75.8 m²

Commercial

75.5 m²

Commercial

75.5 m²

Commercial

35.7 m²

B.O.H.

136.0 m²

Resi F.O.H.

169.5 m²

Commercial

330.3 m²

Cycles

22.0 m²

Secondary SwitchRoom (T2)

65.5 m²

Domestic Cold Water(T1)

26.2 m²

Heating Substation(T2)

20.4 m²

SecondarySwitchroom

(Commercial)

25.8 m²

LV Switchroom (T1)

19.8 m²

SecondarySwitchroom (T1)

20.8 m²


84.2 m²

Cycles

22.9 m²

Comms Room (T2)

15.9 m²

Comms Room (T1)

21.8 m²

LV Switchroom (T2)59.8 m²

Domestic Cold Water(T2)

75.5 m²

Commercial

75.5 m²

Commercial

29.3 m²

LV Switchroom (T3)

23.3 m²

Secondary SwitchRoom (T3)

28.0 m²


19.8 m²

Comms Room (T3)

66.6 m²

Cycles

16.2 m²

Comms Room(Commercial)

45.8 m²

Plant

LLV

TLV

DW

SS

HW

SV

ELV

RC

20.2 m²Secondary Switch Room (BA)

51.8 m²1B2PA118

63.1 m²2B3PA223

80.6 m²2B4PA208

54.7 m²1B2PA111

54.7 m²1B2PA110

21.6 m²LV Switchroom (BA)

63.1 m²2B3PA223

30.1 m²Heating Substation (BA)

80.0 m²Cycles

15.4 m²Comms Room (BA)

TLV

E.LVDW

LLV

TLV

DW

SS

HW

SV

ELV

RC

20.2 m²Secondary Switch Room (BA)

51.8 m²1B2PA118

63.1 m²2B3PA223

80.6 m²2B4PA208

54.7 m²1B2PA111

54.7 m²1B2PA110

21.6 m²LV Switchroom (BA)

63.1 m²2B3PA223

30.1 m²Heating Substation (BA)

80.0 m²Cycles

15.4 m²Comms Room (BA)

BA

BB

T1

T2

T3

0

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A1

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Client

Project

Revision.

2 4 6 8 10 mSheet Code

DateRev Description Drawn Chkd

Notes




As indicated

P1

Level MZ Proposed Plan

01597


DR_MP_PP_A_1101


PLANNING

01597_JTP_DR_MP_PP_A_1101 - Level MZ Proposed Plan _P1

1 : 250Level MZ Proposed Plan

P1 26.06.20 PLANNING SUBMISSION ALL KM

*All Areas shown are NIA*All Areas shown are NIA

DN

LLV

TLV

DW

SS

HW

SV

ELV

RC

37.5 m²StudioA004

75.2 m²2B4PA209

72.3 m²2B4PA207

63.1 m²2B3PA223

80.6 m²2B4PA208

54.7 m²1B2PA111 54.7 m²

1B2PA110

63.1 m²2B3PA223

SV

TLV

LLV

SS

HW

E.LVDW

108.0 m²Cycles

52.4 m²1B2PA104

52.8 m²1B2PA105

53.1 m²1B2PA117

70.0 m²2B4PA206

LLV

TLV

DW

SS

HW

SV

ELV

RC

37.5 m²StudioA004

75.2 m²2B4PA209

72.3 m²2B4PA207

63.1 m²2B3PA223

80.6 m²2B4PA208

54.7 m²1B2PA111 54.7 m²

1B2PA110

63.1 m²2B3PA223

BA

BB

T1

T2

T3

0

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A1

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Client

Project

Revision.



Notes




As indicated

P1

Level 02 Proposed Plan

01597


DR_MP_PP_A_1103


PLANNING

01597_JTP_DR_MP_PP_A_1103 - Level 02 Proposed Plan _P1

1 : 250Level 02 Proposed Plan


*All Areas shown are NIA

DN

UP

12.0 m²Office

LLV

TLV

DW

SS

HW

SV

ELV

RC

51.8 m²1B2PA118

63.1 m²2B3PA223

80.6 m²2B4PA208

54.7 m²1B2PA111

54.7 m²1B2PA110

63.1 m²2B3PA223

188.0 m²Cycles

SV

TLV

LLV

SS

HW

E.LVDW

108.7 m²Cycles

52.4 m²1B2PA104

52.8 m²1B2PA105

51.2 m²1B2PA117

70.0 m²2B4PA206

LLV

TLV

DW

SS

HW

SV

ELV

RC

51.8 m²1B2PA118

63.1 m²2B3PA223

80.6 m²2B4PA208

54.7 m²1B2PA111

54.7 m²1B2PA110

63.1 m²2B3PA223

188.0 m²Cycles

BA

BB

T1

T2

T3

0

Drawing Title

Job Ref.Scale @A1

Drawing No.

Drawing Status

Scale Bar

Client

Project

Revision.



Notes




As indicated

P1

Level 01 Proposed Plan

01597


DR_MP_PP_A_1102


PLANNING

01597_JTP_DR_MP_PP_A_1102 - Level 01 Proposed Plan _P1

1 : 250Level 01 Proposed Plan


*All Areas shown are NIA

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Awards 2018 Best House (Silver) • 20/20 Visions Urban Design Awards Book Award – shortlisted • Southall Waterside Brownfield Briefing Awards Best Urban Regeneration Project – Winner • Southall Waterside Brownfield Briefing Awards Brownfield Project of the Year - Winner • Wimbledon Hill Park British Homes Awards Development Transformation of the Year – Shortlisted • Fitzroy Gate British Homes Awards Best Garden/Landscaping Design • Imber Riverside Surrey Property Awards Best New Homes Development – Shortlisted • Bow River Village National Housing Awards 2019 Best Large Development - Winner • St Clement’s Civic Voice Design Awards Housing Award - Winner • Southall Waterside Planning & Placemaking Awards 2018 Excellence in Placemaking at High Densities - Winner • Southall Waterside Planning & Placemaking Awards 2018 Best Use of Brownfield Land in Placemaking - Winner • Alconbury Weald Best Use of Brownfield Land in Placemaking - Highly commended • Fitzroy Gate Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2018 Best Family Home (over £1.5m) - Winner • Wimbledon Hill Park Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2018 Best Apartment (over 100) – Winner • JTP AJ100 Awards 2018 Employer of the Year – Shortlisted • JTP Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2018 • JTP Best Companies Three Star Status Accreditation • JTP Building Awards Architectural Practice of the Year 2017 • Battersea Power Station: Phase 2 Winner Best Regeneration Planning Awards 2017 • Southall Waterside Highly Commended Best Use of Brownfield Land Placemaking Planning Awards 2017 • Kew Bridge Highly Commended Best Housing Scheme (fewer than 500 homes) Planning Awards 2017 • JTP The AJ100 (Architects’ Journal) Practice of the Year Shortlisted 2017 • JTP Best Companies Two Star Status Accreditation • JTP BD Awards - Masterplanning & Public Realm Architect of the Year Award 2017- Shortlisted • A Home for All Seasons, Sunday Times British Homes Award for Resilient Home of the Future • Park Street & Lombard Close, Nottingham, Local Authority Building Control (Labc) East Midlands Region Winners 2016, Best Social Or Affordable New Housing Development • JTP The AJ100 (Architects’ Journal) Practice of the Year Shortlisted • Bow River Village, First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards 2016, Best Large Development • JTP BD Awards - Masterplanning & Public Realm Architect of the Year Award 2016 • Wimbledon Hill Park London Sunday Times British Homes Awards Development of the Year – Scheme of up to 25 homes • Changzhi Island, China Successful Design Awards - Award for Social Innovation • JTP Best Companies Two Star Status Accreditation • The Oaks, Prague AJ120 Awards - Architectural Collaboration of the Year - Shortlisted • St Clements Hospital, Bow Placemaking Awards - Community-led Placemaking – Highly Commended • Water Colour Placemaking Awards - Best Housing Scheme – Highly Commended • St Clements Hospital, Bow National Housing Awards - Overall Winner, Urban Design Group Award • The Hamptons Evening Standard New Homes Awards - Best New Large Development • JTP Best Companies One Star Status (Accreditation) • Graylingwell Park, Chichester Royal Town Planning Institute Planning Awards (South East) Community Engagement Award • Kip Village, Inverkip What House? Awards Best Development - Gold • Water Colour, Surrey Building for Life Silver Standard • The Hamptons What House? Awards Best Development - Bronze, What House? Awards Best Exterior Design - Silver • Graylingwell Park Sustainable Housing Awards -Sustainable Larger Social Housing Project of the Year, The Housebuilder Awards - Best Low or Carbon Zero Initiative • JTPs’ London Studio City of London Sustainable City Awards Sustainable Building of the Year, The AJ100 (Architects’ Journal) Sustainable Practice of the Year Shortlisted, Retrofit Awards - Commercial Building Category, Highly Commended, Green Business Awards, Giant Green Business Awards, Islington Council Sustainable Transport (Medium/Large Business), Sustainability and Innovation Award, CoreNet Global UK Chapter Awards • Water Colour What House? Awards Best Brownfield Development Silver Award • Royal Clarence Yard, Gosport RTPI Regional Award Heritage Category Commended • Scarborough Renaissance International Association for Public Participation’s (IAP2) Core Values Awards Project of the Year • JTP Best Companies One Star Status (accreditation), The AJ100 (Architects’ Journal) Practice of the Year Shortlisted • Scarborough Renaissance European Enterprise Awards Grand Jury Prize, Enterprising Britain Award Winner • Royal Clarence Yard The International Green Apple Awards for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage Gold Award • Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Building for Life Silver Standard Award • Royal Clarence Yard RICS South East Awards Regeneration Category Runner up • Water Colour The Evening Standard New Homes Awards Best New Family Home (4 bed) Burchfield, Best New Family Home (3 bed) Sommer , Best New Starter Home (2 bed) Keller • Manse Road, Dirleton, East Lothian Homes for Scotland Quality Awards Rural Small Project Award • Briery Meadow (Rowanlea House Type) East Lothian Scottish Home Awards Business Stream House of the Year • Briery Meadow Homes for Scotland Quality Awards Rural Large Project Award • Water Colour The Daily Telegraph Your New Home Awards Waterside Category: Highly Commended, What House? Award (Property Week/Builder Magazine Group) Joint Gold Winner for Best Brownfield Development • Urridaholt, Gardabaer, Iceland BSA/Build Boston Citation for Urban Design, International LivCom Award for Built Projects Silver Award • Putney Wharf The Waterways Renaissance Awards Winner of the Design and Construction Category • The Manor, Lower Earley Building for Life Silver Standard Award • Hoebridge Works Evening Standard Home of the Year • Briery Meadow (Rowanlea House Type) What House? Award (Property Week/Builder Magazine Group) Silver winner for Best House • The Belvedere, Cambridge The Daily Mail 4 Star Award for Best Development (Regionally), The Daily Mail 5 Star Award for Best Apartment (Regionally), The Daily Mail Award for Best UK Apartment • The Village at Caterham Building Awards Major Housing Project of the Year • The Hamptons What House? Award Silver Winner for Best Exterior Design • Nordica, London What House? Award Bronze Winner for Best Brownfield Development • Hoebridge Works What House? Award Gold Winner for Best Starter Home • Cassio Metro What House? Award Silver Winner for Best Brownfield Development • The Village at Caterham Building for Life Gold Standard Award • Putney Wharf Building for Life Silver Standard Award • French Quarter Housing Design Awards Exhibition of Excellence • Royal Clarence Yard Regeneration Awards (Property Week/Builder Magazine Group) Best Housing-led Regeneration Project • Queen Elizabeth Park, Guildford Building for Life Gold Standard Award, Your New Home Awards Best Development for Family Living • Putney Wharf Planning for London Awards (Mayor’s Office) Best Planning Built Project Contributing to London’s Future • Peter Scott Centre The Waterways Renaissance Awards BURA and The Waterways Trust Heritage and Conservation Award Winner • Makins Court The National HomeBuilder Design Awards Commendation for Best Retirement Development • Lawfords Wharf, London The National HomeBuilder Design Awards Commendation for Best Small Housing Development • JTP Architect of the Year Awards Runner up • Charter Quay, Kingston Upon Thames Building for Life Gold Standard Award • Gunwharf Quays The National HomeBuilder Design Awards Best Mixed-use Development Commendation for Best Use of a Brownfield Site • The Village at Caterham The Deputy Prime Minister’s Award for Sustainable Communities Finalist • Queen Elizabeth Park The Evening Standard Awards 2003 Best Three Bedroom House & Best Home of the Year • Makins Court, Winchester Alresford Society Rosebowl Winner • Kew Riverside Bentley International Property Awards Best UK Development Best Architecture (5 star rating) • Kew Riverside What House? Award Gold Winner for Best Development • Charter Quay The Waterways Renaissance Awards Commendation for Riverside Regeneration Project, The National HomeBuilder Design Awards Best Mixed-Use Development • The Village at Caterham The European Urban and Regional Planning Awards 2002 Conversion (Joint Winner) • Charter Quay Association of Town Centre Management Annual Awards Best Town Centre Mixed-use Development • The Village at Caterham BURA Community Award Caterham Barracks Community Trust • The Village at Caterham The RTPI National Awards for Planning Achievement Award for Planning for the Whole Community • Peter Scott Centre RICS Award for Regeneration, Silver Unicorn Award from the British Guild of Travel Writers for UK Best New Tourist Attraction, Tourism for Tomorrow Global Winner for Sustainable Tourism • Freiman Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Award for Planning Innovation • Berlinerplatz, Essen, Germany Robert Jung Prize • Barnes Waterside What House? Award Best Luxury Housing Development


OUR SUCCESS

The Credentials

JTP realises that it is important to practise what you preach. To this end we have taken steps to create a sustainable and enjoyable working environment; minimise our carbon footprint in our premises and how we work; embed quality and design excellence throughout our projects, and implement measures that stimulate and engage our members of staff.

Our Mission is to radically improve the sustainability of the built environment, by transforming the way it is planned, designed, constructed, maintained and operated.

We continue to ensure that our accreditations, memberships, awards and affiliations reflect the importance we place on our people, our clients, and our collaborators in the delivery of great places.

JTP Royal Institute of British Architects Chartered Practice Registration Number 2249624P

JTP Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Chartered Practice Services Number 2363

JTP is a supporter in kind of The Academy of Urbanism which brings together a group of thinkers and practitioners involved in the social, cultural, economic, political and physical development of our villages, towns and cities.

JTP won Building Awards’ Architectural Practice of the Year in 2017.

The Building Awards recog-nise and celebrate the very best of UK building industry.

JTP was named in the Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2018, placed at number 73 in our inaugural entry to the prestigious list. The top 100 employers are determined by employee feedback collected via an anonymous survey, against eight factors of workplace engagement and satisfaction.

JTP was awarded Masterplanning and Public Realm Architect of the Year Awards 2016.

The awards reward the practices responsible for the best overall body of work in 13 different categories.

JTP is a member of the New London for Architecture. The organisation is a focus for the debate and discussion of issues facing architecture, planning, development and construction in the capital.

JTP was awarded Employer of the Year at the 2012 AJ100 Awards.

The award recognises staff satisfaction, workplace culture, benefits and staff turnover.

JTP is a Carbon Smart Silver certified company. This is awarded for taking an intelligent and practical approach to reducing our carbon footprint and improving our environmental performance in various ways.

JTP has achieved Best Companies Three Star “Extraordinary” Accreditation status for 2018, recognising the highest standard of workplace engagement and representing organisations that truly excel, focusing on employee engagement as an integral component of a business’s success and growth.

JTP has achieved a Top Five place in the Building Good Employer Guide for 2017 and 2016. We are delighted to be recognised for the hard work we put into making our studios stimulating and enjoyable places to work, and for the innovative programs we put in place to reward our talented team.

JTP is a Practice member of the Urban Design Group (UDG), a charity open to all who care about the quality of life in our cities, towns and villages and believe that raising standards of urban design is central to its improvement.

JTP is an Associate of Civic Voice, the national charity for the civic movement in England. They make places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive, and promote civic pride.

JTP is a member of the Good Homes Alliance, a group of housing developers, building professionals and other industry supporters whose aim is to transform the UK housing sector to ensure it creates and maintains Good Homes for all.

JTP is associated with BREEAM, one of the world’s leading and most respected building assessment schemes that can be applied across all stages of a building’s life cycle.

JTP is an Associate of the National Community Land Trust Network, which helps to provide homes that are genuinely affordable to rent or buy and remain affordable for future generations.

JTP is also accredited under the SMAS WorkSafe Assessment Scheme. Both schemes are members of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.

JTP London and Edinburgh Studios are accredited by the Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) having demonstrated compliance as a Designer under the CDM Regulations.

JTP is committed to the continued investment in time and technology to improve quality, efficiency and accuracy of our work and in turn deliver exceptional solutions to our clients. We have in place a Quality Management System and hold ISO9001 certification.

JTP seeks to minimise the impact of our project and studio activities on the environment. We have in place an Environmental Management System and hold ISO14001 certification.

JTP (Edinburgh Studio) use Changeworks Recycling for all our recycling and carbon monitoring needs in Edinburgh.

JTP (London Studio) is a member of the First Mile Mixed recycling scheme. We operate a full recycling programme in our practice.

JTP is a member of the Green Register of Construction Professionals. Joining a list of practitioners working towards addressing key issues relating to sustainability in the built environment.

JTP is a member of the UK Green Building Council, whose mission is to radically improve the sustainability of the built environment, by transforming the way it is planned, designed, constructed, maintained and operated.

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