Design and Access Statement for Proposed New Dwelling Adjacent 35 Poringland Road, Stoke Holy Cross

1. Introduction 1.1 The proposal consists of a 4 bedroom bungalow within the grounds of the existing 2 storey property at 35 Poringland Road, Stoke Holy Cross which has a substantial sized garden which lends itself to the addition of the proposed new dwelling. This document is in support of the architectural drawings and planning application submitted to South Norfolk District Council by John Lawrence.

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2. The Site 2.1 The site lies off Poringland Road, Stoke Holy Cross which is the main link road leading east to Poringland and is within the development limits indicated on inset map 41 in the Local Plan for Poringland and Framingham Earl and the proposal therefore falls within policy HOU 4 guidance. Stoke Holy Cross is a village in South Norfolk which lies approximately 4 miles south of Norwich. It sits on the River Tas. It covers an area of 9.27 km and has a population in the region of 1,600. The village is accessed from the south of Norwich, about a mile east of the A140. The site is reasonably level and the area amounts to approximately 0.2 of a hectare. The front southern boundary with a well established hedge faces onto Poringland Road and is where the current vehicular access is situated. This will remain and become a shared access with the existing property with 3 on-site car spaces to both the existing and proposed properties and there will be sufficient turning areas on site to allow access to the main road in a forward gear. The western boundary backs properties on Birkbeck Close with 1.8m high timber fencing/hedging. To the rear northern boundary is

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3. Site History 3.1 The site is currently occupied by a single 2 storey property and has an overly large garden for the size of property hence the proposal for an additional dwelling. There is no history of flooding on the site and no contamination issues.

4. Access 4.1 Vehicular and pedestrian access will be from Poringland Road at the front of the site and being a level site, compliance with the requirement for an approach and entrance for access suitable for disabled persons is satisfied. Permeable paving will be provided to allow access and to facilitate the collection of refuse via wheelie bin collection by the local authority. Car parking for 3 vehicles will be available with sufficient space for a turning area to allow for vehicles to turn and enter the highway in a forward gear.

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5. Design 5.1 This planning application follows on from the previous application reference: 2012/1304/F which was refused on certain design issues-these design issues have now been addressed following consultation with the case officer Claire Curtis. The house has been redesigned with low pitched roofs with low eaves to reduce the size and visual impact on adjacent properties. The proposal is now single storey in lieu of the two that were originally proposed. A design meeting was held with case officer Claire Curtis to discuss general design options and recommendations, the redesign was subsequently forwarded via email for further comment, these further comments have now been taken on board. The brief was for a four bedroom dwelling, bedrooms have been located to the front of the plot with living accommodation to the rear to provide privacy and a west/south aspect. Further guidance has been sought from the South Norfolk Place-Making Guide. Detailing includes timber barge boards and fascias, clay pantiles to roofs, red clay brickwork with render panel to front gable to highlight the contrasting features that are present on the existing buildings each side of the proposal. It is proposed that surface water be discharged to soakaways as shown on the surface water design drawings.

6. Landscaping 6.1 Existing trees and soft landscaping outside of the building footprint is to be retained and will be supplemented with additional to be agreed, with general areas being set to grass. Refer also to the submitted arboriculturalists report.

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Existing boundary treatments are to be retained and to be made good where necessary.

7. Sustainability 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Area to be provided for recyclable and non-recyclable refuse with turning area to local authority requirements. Garden waste bin to be provided for recycling. A minimum of 1 rainwater butt is to be provided. Secure storage space for 2 bicycles is to be provided within a garden shed with secure locking provision. Water usage is to be limited to 105 litres per person per day by means of flow control fittings to taps, showers, WCs and maximum capacity to baths. A ground source heat pump is proposed. Photo Voltaic panels are proposed. Low E energy efficient glass to be provided to all doors and windows. 100% dedicated energy efficient light fittings to be provided. A rated energy efficient white goods are to be installed. The house is to be built to better building regulations standards that will be current at the time of construction.

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8. Conclusion 8.1 We therefore trust that following on from discussions held with the planning department and the major redesign of the proposal that the application will be recommended for approval.