LONDON ROAD SEVENOAKS

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1 WELCOME TO THE BERKELEY HOMES EXHIBITION Train Station Gr anv i ll e Dar tford Road Lo ad Ro nd on ad Ro Eard SITE Th ed riv e ley R oad on R oad A 224 Gord Pem b rok e Roa d Site Location Since the submission of our planning application in July 2014, we have been working extensively with the Council. As a result, we have now amended our proposals and revised the plans and updated the necessary reports previously submitted. The key amendments to our proposals include the reduction in the number of apartments, the increased provision of commercial space (B1 office) and the increased provision of commercial parking. The purpose of this exhibition is to update local residents and key stakeholders on our amended plans and present details of the amended scheme. REPRESENTATIVES FROM BERKELEY HOMES AND MEMBERS OF THE PROJECT TEAM ARE ON HAND TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

2 SUBMITTED SCHEME - JULY 2014 The initial scheme submitted in July 2014 comprised 66 residential homes, being a mixture of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms apartments and 500m² of commercial space (BI office). Resident parking was allocated at a ratio of 1:1 space per home (66 spaces) along with cycle storage, within a basement car park. South-west (London Road) elevation North-east (rear) elevation COMMERCIAL Location of commercial The commercial space proposed within our originally submitted plans comprised 500m² with 5 car parking spaces within the basement. Extract of frontage to the commercial space

3 AMENDED SCHEME The amended scheme comprises 60 residential homes being a mixture of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and 915m² commercial (B1 office) space. 61 basement car parking spaces are provided for the residential and 36 car parking spaces are provided for the commercial within a lower basement. The amendments are all proposed within the same building envelope as the originally submitted scheme and do not materially change the appearance of the development. Street elevation In October 2014, amendments were made to the design of the commercial entrance and the materials used in the central bay of the building. These were made at the request of the council s conservation officer and have been followed through into the amended scheme. Lower basement Upper basement GIA 916m 2 NIA 815m 2 Ground floor Typical floor Third floor Key 1 bed Bin store Refuse collection 2 bed Disabled parking Plant 3 bed For refuse/recycling strategy Estate Office Cycle store Recycling collection area parking

4 AMENDED COMMERCIAL SPACE The site is located in a designated employment area, where the council seeks to retain employment generating land uses. In instances of redevelopment, the council seeks to ensure that there would be no net loss of full-time employees as part of a mixed use development. Following discussion with Sevenoaks District Council Planning Department, we have increased the provision of B1 office space from 500m² to 915m². To ensure that the office space is suitable for the market and offers a long-term sustainable approach to the local economy, we have also increased the number of commercial car parking spaces from 5 to 36 within an additional lower basement, which will be accessed by office staff only. Lower basement GIA 916m2 Ground Floor Key 1 bed Disabled parking 2 bed Recycling collection area 3 bed Plant Cycle store parking NIA 815m2

5 LEVELS & LAYOUT Addressing the Levels Levels across the site are challenging with a 3 metre rise from front to back, and a 2.5 metre rise from north to south along the London Road frontage. Sunken gardens to north western apartments will now be at ground level, minimising the extent of cut and fill previously proposed. The proposals seek to utilise the existing topography to integrate the development within its context. Parking is accommodated within two basement levels, accessed from the lowest part of the site off London Road. The scheme will respond to the levels along London Road with pedestrian access points and front doors along this frontage. The commercial is also accessed off London Road. 120a to Site layout plan 121 APPLICATION SITE NO. 33 THE DRIVE Section showing site levels CAR ACCESS MAIN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS RESIDENTIAL ACCESS COMMERCIAL ACCESS

6 KEY DISTANCES & PRIVACY The proposed amendments do not move the building any closer to the neighbouring boundaries of the site and the proposed lower ground floor basement is proposed entirely within the building parameters of the originally submitted application. We are very aware of the sensitive relationship between our proposed development and properties on The Drive and London Road. We have previously met with a number of residents concerned with over-looking and privacy and have sought to address their concerns through the following measures: Windows in the rear elevations nearest The Drive have been minimised. Where there are windows, they have been made secondary windows with obscure glazing. No windows on the third storey are proposed on the ends of the two wings which sit closest to the boundary at the rear of properties on The Drive. Privacy No top floor windows Approximate fence line to rear of The Drive s gardens Obscure glazing Key Distances t f / m ft m / 1 t f 8. 4 m / m / 205.1ft 3. 7 ft.1f t 120a 30 m 49 /8 / 74. 5m 6m 13m 42.7m to m 56.7ft m f t 24.7m 81ft m 93. 2f t ft 4. 8 / m / 118.1f t m / f t 37 46m / 150.9f t

7 LANDSCAPING The site is located on a key route into Sevenoaks town centre, and as such, the street frontage is an important element of the design to create a gateway into the town. High quality, ornamental shrub planting animates the frontage and softens the front wall elevation. Evergreen hedging with specimen evergreen standards provide privacy to the private terraces to the front elevation. To the rear of the building is a communal garden, which partially consists of a deck over the basement. Changes in level, raised planters and a water feature facilitate and conceal venting to the underground car park, whilst also providing a pleasant quiet contemplative amenity space with an attractive focal feature framed with an avenue of small trees. To the rear of the site are existing boundaries to adjacent rear gardens and existing tree planting associated with those gardens. The north western gardens now serve the ground floor apartments, following the omission of the lower ground apartments in this location. Understorey planting of large evergreen hollies and ivy carpet planting to the embankments are proposed to provide additional screening and softening in these locations. Specimen Prunus Lusitanica standards Yew hedge Trailing ivy Yew cone Understory planting of large evergreen Hollies Understory planting of large evergreen Hollies Ivy to embankment Private terraces Existing trees Existing trees Water feature Existing trees Understory planting of large evergreen Hollies Specimen multistem avenue Seating Lawn Climbers to fence Existing tree Yew hedging Specimen tree N 1 Hedging with specimen evergreen standards 1 Yew cones Key Existing trees Shrub planting Grass Timber in situ seating Proposed trees Ivy to embankment Granite paving Water feature Climbers Sandstone terraces Bitumen macadam footpath Hedge planting Boundary line

8 TRANSPORT / ACCESS / PARKING Site Accessibility Existing accessibility to the site by public transport is good with bus stops located immediately in front of the site on London Road Sevenoaks Railway Station is approximately 550 metres from the site The site is within 400 metres of the town centre providing excellent access to retail, employment and education opportunities available in the centre of Sevenoaks The proposals comply with a key objective of the National Planning Policy Framework; Promoting Sustainable Development Parking 61 car parking spaces are provided for residents. 36 car parking spaces are allocated to the commercial use in a separate lower basement. Cycle parking is provided for both residents and commercial within the basement car parks. It is proposed that our residents will not be eligible to join the existing on-street permit parking scheme. It is envisaged that this will be controlled through the Section 106 legal agreement. Traffic Generation To establish the proposed development s potential traffic generation and impact on the existing highway network, the revised proposals have been analysed and calculated against the existing land uses. On an average day, the proposed development would result in a reduction of 134 vehicular trips by comparison to the existing land uses, which is considered to be of benefit to the local road network. Access & Servicing The proposal would result in the consolidation of the existing 4 access points to a single access thereby reducing the potential for conflict points on London Road The proposed access has clear sight lines in accordance with vehicle speeds on London Road Servicing by delivery vehicles and refuse collection would be accommodated safely on street Lower basement Upper basement Key Residential Parking Parking Blue Badge Parking Cycle Parking

9 COMMUNITY BENEFITS Establishing an identity along London Road High Quality Development Payment of circa 700,000 through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Provision of New Homes Provision of Employment Space Sustainable Development

10 SUSTAINABILITY Our proposed development will deliver the following sustainable measures: Homes to be built to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 to be built to BREEAM Excellent All homes are to be air pressure tested to reduce uncontrolled ventilation Provision of Community Heating System with Combined Heating and Power (CHP) engine Photovoltaic (PV) system 100% of internal light fittings will be low energy Design measures to ensure water usage will be on average less than 90 Litres per person per day Cycle parking provision for every home and commercial use Sustainability is about managing the environmental, social and economic impacts of our developments in a responsible way. In response to the growing importance of sustainability, Berkeley Group created Our Vision as a 2-year framework for business. It is designed to help Berkeley achieve its ambition; To be a world class business, generating long term value by creating successful, sustainable places where people aspire to live.

11 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Approved scheme THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR EXHIBITION Following the submission of our amended proposals, Sevenoaks District Council are holding a period of statutory consultation with local residents and key stakeholders. These exhibition boards are available to download on our website View looking South East along London Road