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Mottingham Road, MottinghamDesign and Access Statement

D e s i g n a n d A c c e s s S t a t e m e n tF e b r u a r y 2 0 1 9

M o t t i n g h a m R o a d M o t t i n g h a m


Contents:

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Design Team1.2 Purpose and Scope1.3 Lidl Great Britain

2.0 Assessment

2.1 The Site2.2 The Surrounding Context2.3 Planning History2.4 Planning Policy Context

3.0 Design Development

3.1 Concept Development3.2 Planning Application 20133.3 Involvement3.4 Evaluation

4.0 Detail Design Proposals

4.1 Amount and Layout4.2 Food Store4.3 External Area4.4 Landscaping4.5 Appearance 4.6 Sustainability & Energy Effi ciency

5.0 Access Statement

5.1 Introduction5.2 Proposals

6.0 Summary

7.0 Scheme Drawings7.0 Scheme Drawings


1.0 Introduction


I CLIENT

LIDL UK Lidl Great BritainMorden Property Offi ceUnit 4, Aberconway RoadMordenSurrey SM4 5LNTel: 0208 543 2692Fax: 0208 543 3018

1.0 Introduction1.1 Project Team

I DESIGN TEAM

BOYES REES ARCHITECTS

Greyfriars House, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff . CF10 3AL

T: 029 2055 8900F: 029 2039 9592

I ARCHITECT

I PLANNING CONSULTANT

I HIGHWAY CONSULTANT

Walsingham Planning

Bourne HouseCores End RoadBourne EndBuckinghamshireSL8 5AR

Tel: 01628 532244

SCP

Cornwallis HouseHoward ChaseBasildonSS14 3BB

Tel: 01268 561033


1.0 Introduction1.3 Lidl Great Britain The Lidl business model is now well established in the UK, with the company currently operating over 750 stores from sites and premises both within and outside town centres. These stores are served by 13 distribution centres across UK employing 20,000 people.

The fundamental premise of Lidl’s business model is that the company can off er very competitive prices whilst keeping the quality of its goods extremely high. It is able to do this through a combination of factors including:

• Its tremendous buying power as a result of the scale of its operation across Europe and North America.

• A concentration of own brands (which constitute about 80% of its product range) so that Lidl avoids passing on the cost of brand name marketing to its customers.

• A decision to stock only around 1,800 product lines, which is signifi cantly less than the number stocked by the main grocers.

• The consistent application of standardised servicing and operating systems across its stores in order to minimise operational costs; and

• Simple product display and stock handling procedures.

Cost minimization across all areas of the business is a primary consideration for Lidl and is key to enabling the business to keep prices low for its customers.

1.2 Purpose and Scope

This Design & Access Statement has been prepared on behalf of Lidl Great Britain to support a new detailed planning application for the redevelopment of a site, previously occupied by a vacant public house within the local centre of Mottingham on the B226. The proposed development will comprise the construction of a new neighbourhood food retail store, with associated car parking and service area.

The purpose of this Design and Access Statement is to explain the design process behind the development proposals and the justifi cation for the scheme.

The Design and Access Statement forms an integral part of the application submission and should be read in conjunction with other supporting documentation, including the Transport Assessment, Planning Statement and Architectural Drawing Package.

The Design and Access Statement provides important and detailed information about the scheme and has been written for a wide target audience, including the Local Planning Authority, Local Residents, Statutory and Non-Statutory Consultees and Elected Members.

The document takes the reader through the various design stages of the scheme and specifi cally, provides information relating to the following elements:

I Assessment

A detailed analysis of the application site and its surroundings, in both physical and social/economic terms. It is also important to consider the planning policy context relevant to the site’s redevelopment.

I Involvement

Information is provided on the groups and people that have been consulted on the development and that have infl uenced the fi nal design of the scheme. The Design and Access Statement considers the fi ndings of the discussions with the Local Authority, local residents, other interested parties and explains how this has directed decisions made by the applicant through the scheme development.

I Evaluation

An evaluation of the information collected before “Assessment” and “Involvement” stages takes place. Based on this information, the Design and Access Statement provides an identifi cation of the constraints and

opportunities relating to the redevelopment of the site and identifi cation of the key development principles.

I Design

Once the development options have been evaluated and any potential confl icts resolved, the design solution is developed.

The key development objectives are:-

• Contribute to the needs of the local community.• Area enhancement and regeneration.• Make best use of the available land.• Reinforce and enhance the established urban character of the local area.• Respect surrounding buildings in terms of scale and massing.• Adopt appropriate construction materials.• Provide employment opportunities in a pleasant, safe and accessible working environment.


2.0 Assessment


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2.1 The Site

I Site Location

The application site is the former Porcupine Public house located in the London Borough of Bromley, within the local centre of Mottingham on the B226. The site is bounded by a parade of shops to the east and residential properties to the south and west and larger retail units including a Harley Davidson Showroom and petrol fi lling station with a Marks & Spenser outlet to the north. The site is highly accessible in terms of its location, being serviced by the A208, which falls less than 4km from the A20, one of the main arterial routes heading in and out of London.

I Site Area

The site measures 2581 square metres (0.26 hectares).

I Access

The existing vehicular access into the site is from Mottingham Road, the access is located in the eastern corner of the site and provides access to the car park to the front of the existing public house. The site is highly accessible in terms of its location, being in close proximity to a network of bus routes with the nearest bus stop only 350m along Mottingham Road to the south east.

The front boundary to the site along the public footpath is generally open and therefore pedestrian access in to the site from the public footpath is not restricted to specifi c points.

I Topography

The site is generally rectangular in shape with an angled boundary to Mottingham Road. Visually the site is made up of two parts, with the existing vacant Porcupine Public House and car parking to the front part of the site, and patio and garden areas to the rear. The site is generally level with the existing building set slightly higher, approximately half a metre with the ground up to the building.

I The Existing Building

The site is currently occupied by the Porcupine Public House which is now vacant; the main part of the building is two storeys high with single storey elements attached on both sides. The building has rendered walls with mock ‘Tudor’ black timber framing at ground fl oor level, both the two storey and single storey elements have tiled pitched roofs with feature gables and chimney stacks. The car parking is located to the front of the existing public house with a garden area located to the rear.

2.0 Assessment

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2.0 Assessment2.2 The Surrounding Context

The application site is located on the B226, Mottingham Road, approximately 30 metres south of a roundabout junction with Grove Park road and West Park Road, within the local centre of Mottingham. The application site comprises a two storey public house building with car parking to the front, adjacent to Mottingham Road and a garden and patio area to the rear.

The character of the area is defi ned by the variety of uses and the eclectic styles of architecture that surround the site. Immediately adjacent to the site to the north, there is a Harley Davidson motorcycle showroom and workshop, the building is a single storey with horizontal metal clad panel facades and shop front glazing facing Grove Park Road. Bordering the site to the south and west and situated on Devonshire Road, there are a variety of residential properties including terraced, semi-detached and detached dwellings. The external wall fi nishes to these properties include render, pebbledash and diff erent colours of facing brickwork, and the roofs are dual pitched with a tile fi nish, a few of the properties have feature gables or dormers.

Directly opposite the site, on the other side of Mottingham Road there is a three storey building comprising a ground fl oor library with two levels of residential apartments above. To the south-east of the site along Mottingham Road, there is a mix of two and three storey terraced buildings positioned at the back of the footpath. These building generally have retail units at ground fl oor level with residential units above, on the northern side of the road the retail units are continuous for approximately 250 metres.

In the middle of the roundabout junction to the north of the site there is a war memorial. On the opposite side of the roundabout junction to the north of the application site, there is a BP petrol fi lling station with a Marks and Spencer Simply food Retail outlet. Directly opposite the site on the corner of West Park Road there is a physiotherapist and restaurant, the building faces the roundabout junction and is the most prominent in the immediate surrounding area. The building is three storeys in height with a tiled pitched roof with feature gables, the second fl oor accommodation is partly accommodated within the roof structure. The ground fl oor has a brick façade, above at fi rst and second fl oor levels the facades are rendered. Surrounding these commercial developments there is a mix of residential dwellings comprising terraced, semi-detached and apartment blocks, in a variety of styles and fi nishes.

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2.3 Planning History

The main planning history of relevance to the current proposal is the previous application submitted by Lidl in 2013 for demolition of the public house and redevelopment of the site to provide a foodstore (reference: 13/04160/FULL1). This application was refused by the Council in February 2014. The Decision Notice listed fi ve reasons for the refusal of the application, which can be summarised as follows: (1) Matters relating to car parking and highways safety; (2) Loss of two statutorily protected trees; (3) Inadequate security and crime prevention measures; (4) Over-development of the site; and (5) Loss of public house / community facility.

Lidl pursued an appeal against the refusal of planning permission, and this was heard via a Public Inquiry, which took place between 30 September and 3 October 2014 (reference: APP/G5180/A/14/2217362). The issue of highway safety was the determining factor when the Inspector dismissed the 2014 appeal. The current application directly addresses the shortcomings identifi ed with the previous scheme and proposes a new junction arrangement, and this is key to the design of the new proposal, as discussed in later sections of the Design and Access Statement.

2.4 Planning Policy Context

The proposals will be considered in relation to the National Planning Policy Framework 2018, the London Plan (July 2016) and the Bromley Local Plan 2019. A detailed assessment of how the proposal relate to these documents as well as other planning guidance and relevant legislation is contained in the Planning Statement prepared by Walsingham Planning Consultants.

It is recognised that both the London Plan is currently under review. However, our assessment of the design principles of the scheme focuses on the policies that form part of the adopted Development Plan.

With regard to planning polices relating to design, Section 5 of Bromley Council’s Local Plan titled ‘Valued Environment’ includes Policy 37 which relates to the general design of new developments, it states:- ‘All development proposals will be expected to be of a high standard of design and layout. To those ends, proposals will be expected to meet all of the following criteria: we have listed the criteria below together with an explanation as to how the proposed development complies with the requirements in blue text:

a. Be imaginative and attractive to look at, of a good architectural quality and should complement the scale, proportion, form, layout and materials of adjacent buildings and areas; The proposed development incorporates a number of building features similar to those found in buildings in the surrounding area and also proposes to use similar materials.

b. Positively contribute to the existing street scene and/or landscape and respect important views, heritage assets, skylines, landmarks or landscape features; The proposed building will improve the existing street scene as the

2.0 Assessmentproposed building is positioned closer to the road compared with the public house and therefore will refl ect the general building line of other developments on Mottingham Road.

c. Space about buildings should provide opportunities to create attractive settings with hard or soft landscaping (including enhancing biodiversity); The area immediately in front of the store building will be paved which will improve the setting of the building compared with the tarmac forecourt of the existing public house. Also, soft landscaping will be introduced, particularly along the south-eastern boundary wall and the rear of the site, to improve the overall appearance of the current setting.

d. Relationship with existing building should allow for adequate day light and sunlight to penetrate in and around buildings; The proposed building is located in the northern part of the site and therefore will not aff ect the existing residential properties to the south and west of the site.

e. The development should respect the amenity of occupiers of neighbouring buildings and those of future occupants and ensure their environments are not harmed by noise or disturbance or by inadequate daylight, sunlight or privacy or by overshadowing; See response to d above.

f. The development should address sustainable design and construction and include where appropriate on-site energy generation; Refer to section 4.5 of this Design and Access Statement.

g. Suitable access should be provided for people with impaired mobility and meet the principles of inclusive design. Where necessary and relevant to the development, contributions may be sought to improve accessibility around the development; Refer to section 5.0 of this Design and Access Statement.

h. Security and crime prevention measures should be included in the design and layout of building and public areas; The proposed design incorporates Secure by Design recommendations, which includes a security gate to secure the rear of the site outside of Lidl’s operating hours.

i. Applications should be accompanied by a written statement setting out design principles and illustrative material showing relationship of the development to the wider context. The above points are covered in this Design and Access Satement.

Bromley Council’s former UDP also made reference to Supplementary Planning Guidance No 1 titled ‘General Design Principles’, which is still available on the Council’s website, and which sets out the Council’s commitment to maintaining Bromley as a place that is attractive, spacious, safe and green – but also economically vibrant and environmentally sustainable. The document sets out seven design objectives, these are listed below with an explanation as to how the proposed development complies with the policy in blue text:-

1. Character, this objective states that ‘New development should have a character and quality of its own whilst at the same time respecting the character of the area’. The proposed development respects the character of the area by incorporating similar building features and materials to those found in other building in the surrounding area.

2. Continuity and Enclosure, this objective states ‘ New development should ensure the continuity of built form and street frontages, as well as continuity of natural features such as trees and soft landscaping’. The proposed building will improve the existing street scene as the building is proposed to be located close to Mottingham Road and therefore will provide continuity of the built form and street frontage.

3. Quality of the Public Realm, this objective states ‘New development should contribute positively to the quality of the wider public realm’. The area immediately in front of the store building will be paved which will improve the setting of the building compared with the tarmac forecourt of the existing public house.

4. Ease of Movement, this objective states ‘New development should seek, where appropriate, to provide safe and inclusive routes for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, both through and around sites to link with other routes and public transport’. Level access into the store is provided from the public footpath on Mottingham Road, and the disabled car parking spaces are located to the front of the site adjacent to the customer entrance into the store.

5. Legibility, this objective states ‘New development should help people appreciate where they are both within the site and in relation to the adjacent streets and wider neighbourhood’. The front of the store facing Mottingham Road is fully glazed allowing people walking along the public footpath to see into the sales area and therefore appreciate the activity within the store.

6. Adaptability, this objective states ‘New developments should be sustainable in order to provide the fl exibility needed to adapt to future needs’. The proposed building is rectangular in shape and therefore could be adapted for other uses.

7. Diversity, this objective states ‘New developments should provide interest, through for example visual elements such as architectural styles, textures, materials, etc, and allow for the creation of robust and mixed communities. The proposed building makes a positive contribution to the street scene and will contribute to the viability of the local centre.


3.0 Design Development


3.1 Concept Development

Lidl’s objective was to realise the development potential of the site in terms of developing a new neighbourhood food retail store. The outline brief for the project was to prepare scheme proposals for a food store which had a sales area of 800 square metres with ancillary storage and welfare areas. Externally, the brief was to provide associated servicing, delivery and car parking areas. Several alternative layouts were prepared for consideration with the key decisions relating to the following issues:-

• The customer access into the sales area should be visable from the entrance into the site.

• The proportions of the sales area were required to comply with Lidl’s standard concept layout however the welfare and storage areas could be arranged as required by the site.

• The best location for the service bay to allow the delivery vehicle to easily manoeuvre within the site park when delivering goods to the store.

• The topography of the site, and the location and level of the customer entrance in relation to existing site levels.

• The relationship of the proposed building to existing developments around the site in terms of scale and massing.

• The relationship between the store entrance and customer car park.

• Security - Layout to discourage crime (e.g no secluded areas).

The initial site analysis had established two key site constraints, fi rstly, the only location and orientation for a building on the site with a sales area of 800 sqm was at 90 degrees to Mottingham Road, and secondly the requirement for the delivery vehicle to be able to turn around within the site without aff ecting the provision of car parking for customers dictated the position of the service ramp and therefore the location of the building.

The drawings opposite indicate how the above constraints infl uenced the layout of the site. Several variants were considered however, the above constraints meant that a non-standard design had to be developed. In order to achieve Lidl’s requirement for a sales area of 800 sqm and provide suffi cient car parking and servicing area on the site, it was decided to locate the storage and welfare areas at fi rst fl oor level. To provide direct access for customers into the sales area, the building was located to the front of the site with the customer entrance close to the back of pavement similar to the other retail units on Mottingham Road. The vehicle access was located in the north east corner of the site off Mottingham Road, in order to maximise the distance from the nearby roundabout junction to the north of the site. This decision also had the benefi t of positioning the building adjacent to the northwest boundary away from the residential properties along the south and east boundaries of the site.

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I Alternative Option A I Alternative Option B

I Alternative Option C I Alternative Option D

The 3D sketch images opposite indicate the key stages in the development of the design. The initial design proposed a mono-pitch roof over the sales area in line with Lidl’s standard store concept design. A number of variants on the mono-pitch design were considered to establish how best to integrate the fi rst fl oor storage area into the design. The 3D images prepared of the alternative designs also raised the issue of whether a mono-pitch was in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. It was therefore decided to investigate how a duel pitched roof could be incorporated to fi rstly respond better to the character of the area and secondly reduce the visual impact of the building by integrating the fi rst fl oor accommodation in the roof structure

It was decided that the massing of the building should take advantage of the roof space generated by the dual pitched roof design, in a similar manner to several other building in the surrounding area. The maximum height within the roof structure is along the ridge line and therefore it was logical to re-plan the fi rst fl oor layout to position the welfare and storage accommodation centrally over the sales area.

The traditional buildings in the surrounding area typically have a pitched roof with gables and dormers which break up the appearance of the roof. It was therefore decided to introduce a smaller gable on the front elevation facing the road to highlight the customer entrance, and three smaller gables along both sides of the building to break up the overall mass of the building and provide height within the roof space for services.

I Alternative Option E


3.0 Design Development3.2 Planning Application 2013

The Porcupine public house ceased trading in March 2013 and the building is currently vacant, with the site secured by hoardings. Lidl previously applied for planning permission to redevelop the site for a foodstore in 2013 (planning application reference: 13/04160/FULL1), but the application was refused by the Council in February 2014. The Decision Notice listed fi ve reasons for the refusal of the application, which can be summarised as follows:

(1) Matters relating to car parking and highways safety; (2) Loss of two statutorily protected trees; (3) Inadequate security and crime prevention measures; (4) Over-development of the site; and (5) Loss of public house / community facility.

Lidl pursued an appeal against the refusal of planning permission, and this was heard via a Public Inquiry, which took place between 30 September and 3 October 2014. Matters relating to security and crime prevention were resolved with the Council ahead of the Inquiry. Nevertheless, the appeal (reference: APP/G5180/A/14/2217362) was dismissed on 16 December 2014. It is notable that the Inspector accepted the important benefi ts that would be delivered by a foodstore scheme on the site. However, ultimately, outstanding concerns with regards to highway safety (which “tips the balance against the proposal” – paragraph 41 of the Appeal Decision) led to the dismissal of the appeal.

The site of the Porcupine Inn has now been vacant for almost 6 years, and is a long-standing eyesore for the local community. As such, Lidl is seeking again to promote redevelopment of the site to bring it back into productive use, delivering a valuable neighbourhood foodstore for the community. Importantly, Lidl’s current planning application proposes a new site layout, to fully address the previous highways concerns raised by the Inspector in 2014.

In order to address the highways concerns relating to the previous scheme, the layout of the site access has now been revised and the give-way line is proposed to be moved further north to improve visibility and highway safety. The footway on the southern side of Mottingham Road has been widened as a consequence of the give-way line relocation. The existing width of Mottingham Road has been retained by narrowing the footway on the northern side of the carriageway by the equivalent amount. It is considered that the revised site access proposals are capable of being supported in highways terms given that they fully address the issues raised and conclusions reached at the 2014 appeal and the applicant controls the necessary land to deliver the proposals via a Section 278 Agreement with the Highway Authority. The revised access proposals were also positively received by the Council’s Highways team in pre-application discussions.

I Proposed Site Plan

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I Proposed Customer Entrance


3.0 Design Development3.3 Involvement

In this section of the Design and Access Statement we consider those groups and people with whom the scheme has been discussed and whose comments have fed into the design process and have infl uenced the fi nal design.

An experienced team of professionals has been appointed by Lidl UK Lidl Great Britain to bring this development forward. This team includes Architects, Transport Planners, Construction Consultants and Planning Consultants.

In order to obtain feedback from the local community, means of communication and consultation have been carried out. Public opinions are taken into consideration via giving out leafl ets containing information regarding the proposed store and a public survey have been thoroughly conducted. In addition, a consultation website was created to collect wider public opinions.

Lidl Mottingham – Have Your Say

www.mottingham.lidl.co.uk

We will shortly be submitting a planning application for a new Lidl foodstore on the former Porcupine Pub site on Mottingham Road and would like to hear your thoughts.

The food store will have a number of benefits for the local area including creating up to 40 full-time and part-time jobs for local people, attracting more investment into Mottingham and a discount supermarket to increase shopping choice for the local area.

The foodstore would benefit the local economy and would enhance the vitality and viability of Mottingham Local Centre, in line with planning policy.

There is more information about the development on our website at www.mottingham.lidl.co.uk

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Do you support the proposed development in principle?

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Do you think a new Lidl food store would be a benefit to the area?

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Alternatively you can sign our support petition at www.gopetition.com/petitions/ lidl-mottingham.html

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However, please encourage friends, neighbours and family members (over the age of 18 and living within Mottingham or surrounding areas) to complete a questionnaire or sign the petition.

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I Public Survey Leafl ets

I Consulatation Website Homepage


3.0 Design Development3.4 Evaluation

I Design & Access Key Principles

Based on local, regional and national guidance relating to design it is possible to identify a number of key design and access principles that the redevelopment of the site should adhere to in order to promote quality in the design and layout of the scheme. Alongside each of the principles listed below, we have, in blue text, provided a brief evaluation as to how the proposed scheme in our opinion complies with this guidance.

I Connectivity and Integration

The development should be well integrated with its surroundings and where possible strengthen connectivity between component parts of the built environment and forge strong links between the site and its surroundings. The development should also take account of existing circulation networks where possible. The proposed store’s customer entrance and shopfront windows face Mottingham Road providing views into the sales area of the store and therefore provide an active frontage to the development.

I Pedestrian Priority and Movement

The development should ensure that pedestrians have priority over any other form of transport in external public areas and ensure ease of movement through and around the site for all. The customer entrance is located to the front of the building with direct access from the public foot path on Mottingham Road without having to walk through the car park area. The car park area is also well-connected with provisions for a pedestrian route that links the car parking area onto the main customer entrance. Also, to anticipate the busy vehicular traffi c on the entrance and the delivery area, two designated pedestrian crossings will be introduced, to increase pedestrian safety. On top of that, the parent and child and disabled parking bays will be located at close proximity to the entrance lobby with connections onto the proposed pedestrian route.

I Quality Design

The scale, massing, siting and external appearance of the development should integrate with the general character of the surrounding area and signifi cantly enhance the appearance of the site. The design of the store proposes to reduce the scale and mass of the development by incorporating the fi rst fl oor accommodation within the roof structure. To integrate the store building with the surrounding area, the design also incorporates a number of building features similar to those found on buildings in the locality of the site.

I External Spaces and Landscaping

Existing landscaping should be maintained where possible and new elements added to provide a more attractive development of the site and where appropriate, a softer edge. Particular regard should be paid to car parking areas, vehicular access points and main facades. Landscaping should be used to clearly defi ne the diff erent spaces within the development and encourage movement. Both hard and soft landscaping should be utilised. The hard landscaped area to the front of the store will be fi nished with high quality paving, in line with the Council’s Urban Design Guide. Low level planting will be incorporated adjacent to the vehicular areas into around site, particularly alongside the longer axis on the South-Eastern wall.

I Activity

The development should locate access points and distinctive design features so that they provide activity for and around external spaces. The position of the store on the site and the location of the customer entrance will result in activity to the front of the development site along Mottingham Road. The store’s position is also carefully considered to distance itself as far away as possible from the residential buildings, and closer to the neighbouring commercial building.

I Views and Vistas

The development should integrate with the overall character of the area and enhance the visual amenities of the area. Particular attention should be paid to the appearance of the site from surrounding key views and vistas of the site. The building has been orientated so that the fi rst view of the building when travelling along Mottingham Road in either direction, and from the roundabout junction with West Park and Grove Park Road, is of the customer entrance shopfront windows providing views into the sales area of the store.

I Crime and Safety

The development should discourage crime, fear of crime and anti-social behaviour and implement the principles of Secure by Design. The proposed development incorporates Secure by Design recommendations, for example by locating the store to the front of the site, natural surveillance is provided from the adjacent public footpath and the highway. There is also a proposal to incorporate a large double-leaf security gate, which will be shut when the store is not in operation, to prevent unwanted trespassers.

I Sustainability and Energy Effi ciency

The development should be sustainable during both the construction and operational phases and promote energy effi ciency. The proposed development adopts sustainability measures as described in section 4.6.

I Accessibility and Highway safety

The development should be accessible by a range of modes of transport particularly walking, cycling and public transport. The development should also promote inclusive access, such that the development provides access for all. The development should not compromise highway safety by creating excessive congestion, or providing poorly laid out junctions and access points. The store provides excellent access for pedestrians as its entrance is located close to the public footpath on Mottingham Road with carefully considered routes and connections that allows for a highly accessible site. Pedestrian routes are designated to ease the movements of pedestrians, as well as crossings proposed to increase customer safety at areas with high frequency of traffi c. There is a bus stop approximately 350m along Mottingham Road to the south east, and cycle parking for customers are also provided adjacent to the trolley park in front of the store and at the rear near the utilities room.


4.1 Amount and Layout

The proposed development comprises the construction of a new Lidl food retail store plus associated works including customer car parking and service area for the delivery of goods to the store.

4.2 Food Store

The site will be occupied by a Lidl food store selling a range of high quality food and non food items at discounted prices.

Lidl UK as an operator acknowledges that store format and design are important in terms of the wider built environment and the setting of the site in the broader context. The design therefore is sympathetic in scale to the existing development in the surrounding areas.

The design incorporates corporate branding in terms of format, layout, materials, fi nish, external environment and signage similar to other new stores. However in recognition of the key strategic location of the site on Mottingham Road and the shape and topography of the site a non-standard concept design is proposed for the store.

The delivery area is located to the rear of the store and the external service area is set 1.25m below the fi nished fl oor to assist with deliveries; the store receives typically two to three deliveries per day using a refrigerated vehicle. Inside the building there is a small storage area and goods lift to move goods to and from the fi rst fl oor storage area. An enclosed staircase provides access for staff to the fi rst fl oor storage area and welfare area. The warehouse area provides space for the storage of stock and sales related materials and the welfare area comprises a manager’s offi ce, staff room and toilet facilities.


I Proposed Plans

PROPOSED FIRST FLOORSCALE 1:250

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SITE AREA: 2581 m²(based on Topo boundary line)

GROUND FLOORSales Area: 749 m²Direct Delivery (Warehouse): 44 m2

Stairs and Lifts: 60 m2

Freezer: 29 m2

Bakery Prep: 14 m2

Utilities: 12 m2

Internal Walls: 20 m2

TOTAL STORE GF G.I.A.:(including internal walls) 928 m²

FIRST FLOORWarehouse: 282 m2

Circulation: 64 m²Stairs and Lifts: 53 m2

Welfare Area: 41 m²Internal Walls: 12 m²

TOTAL STORE FF G.I.A.:(including internal walls) 452 m²

TOTAL AREA FOR LIDL STORE: 1380 m²


4.3 External Areas

The customer car parking spaces are located along the south east side of the store and in the south west corner of the site to the rear of the store.The spaces arranged around the perimeter of the site which makes it safe and easy for customers to manoeuvre around the car park when looking for somewhere to park. Two disabled parking bays and two parent and child spaces are provided on the access road to the car park so that they are close to the store entrance.

The service area is located at the rear of the building and carefully positioned to facilitate the manoeuvring of the delivery vehicle into the ramped area in front of the delivery doors. Tracking drawings have been obtained which confi rm that delivery vehicles can service the store during trading hours with no impact on the car parking provision. On top of that, 6 electric vehicle charging stations are also proposed at the rear.

4.4 Landscaping

The land to the front of the existing public house was hard landscaped and used as a car park and delivery area. The tarmac fi nish extended from the back of the public footpath up to the face of the existing building, there was no soft landscaping and from Mottingham Road there were only limited views of the trees in the rear garden area.

Two of the trees in the garden area have been recently protected by Tree Preservation orders, however due to site constraints, relating to the best location for the proposed store building, car parking layout and delivery access, it is not possible to retain these trees.

To further mitigate against the loss of the two existing trees from the site, a proposal to plant additional trees, hedges and shrub mix spread across the site is being put forward, which will contribute to the visual amenity of the area.

The proposal is to introduce soft landscaping in key locations around the site, including areas to the front of the site adjacent to Mottingham Road and alongside the access road on the south-eastern wall. Soft landscaped areas are also provided along the rear boundary of the site including a replacement tree in the corner of the site.

For full details of the landscape proposals associated with the development, please refer to the drawings prepared by Landmark Trees.

I Proposed Landscape Plan


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4.5 Appearance

The choice of materials for the proposed building has sought to refl ect not only Lidl’s UK corporate specifi cation but to also recognise the predominant materials used within the surrounding area.

The design of the building proposes a dual pitched roof with the gable end facing the Mottingham Road creating a visual relationship with the existing buildings. The pitched roof incorporates a number of roof dormers, similar to roof features found on other buildings in the area, and which help to break up the expanse of roof and reduce the scale of the building. A clay roof tile is proposed on the pitched roofs with ‘Alucobond’ silver grey fascias and PPC aluminium gutters and downpipes.

The external walls of the building are proposed to be facing brickwork with brick columns to provide articulation to the facades. The spacing of the columns is such that it will enable poster signs to be incorporated to break up the expanse of brickwork. To the front of the store, full height shopfront glazing is proposed from the customer entrance across the full extent of the north east elevation to provide more natural light into the sales area. The glazing frames and entrance screens will be fi nished in graphite grey, RAL 7024, colour-coated aluminium.


I View of Customer Entrance


I View from Mottingham Road


4.0 Detail Design ProposalsMATERIALS LEGEND:

1. Facing Brickwork

2. Insulated metal panel RAL 9006

3. Brick Pier

4. Full height shop front glazing/ glazed door (Frame: RAL 7024)

5. Insulated Render System: RAL 9010

6. Dark roof tile

7. Advertisement panel

8. Bollard

9. Loading Dock Door - RAL 7024

10. Fascia - metal cladding - RAL 7024

11. Rain water pipe - RAL 9006

12. PPC Column casing - RAL 7024 with internal RWP

13. Metal fire escape door - RAL 7024

14. Galvanised handrail and balustrade

15. Security Gate - RAL 7024

16. Render to Blockwork RAL 9006

17.Lift Overrun

18 External Plant Area, Acoustic fence cladded with tiles match to roof

19 Metal louver at low level - RAL 7024

20 Metal coping - RAL 7024

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4.6 Sustainability & Energy Effi ciency

Considering the current focus of Government and society on creating sustainable and energy effi cient new developments the issue has been at the forefront of the design process. Careful consideration has been given to the merits of making the buildings more effi cient during the construction and operational phases of the development.

The modern design of the building, which benefi ts from simple clean lines, means it is ‘greener’ than simple pseudo-traditional designs. This is on the basis that fewer more sustainable materials are used and the construction time is shortened and more effi cient.

Energy effi ciency is a long-term lifecycle issue which should not only be addressed in the short term build such as through materials but also in the long term through the operation and maintenance costs.

I View of Customer Entrance

I South East Elevation

I North East Elevation

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5.0 Access Statement


5.0 Access Statement5.1 INTRODUCTION

5.1.1 Access Statement Preparation Notesa. This access statement has been produced at the planning stageb. This access statement will be updated periodically, to refl ect design development as the construction phase progresses, as applicable.

5.1.2 Sources of Guidancea. The general accessibility ethos and this access statement have been produced using a number of guidance notes, which have included: Approved Document Part M 2004 of the Building Regulations BS 8300: 2001 ‘Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people – Code of practice’ Guidance on Access Statements (Disability Rights Commission)

5.2. PROPOSALS

5.2.1 Associated Documents Note:a. This statement is to be read in conjunction with Boyes Rees Architects (BRA) documentation and drawings as a whole.b. The Design Intent is to comply with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995)/Disability Discrimination (Employment) Regulations (1996).c. Unless stated otherwise, all clause references are taken from Approved Document Part M 2004 of the current Building Regulations.d. This document is intended to refl ect the architectural elements of the building only. For details of the structural, civil, mechanical and electrical elements of the project, reference should be made to the documentation issued by the relevant member of the design team.

5.2.2 Access Externally – Surfacesa. The approach to/exit from all external doors (forming part of the normal circulation routes in and out of the building) to adopt the “level approach” philosophy.b. Localised ramps to each entrance at a maximum gradient of 1:21 from internal fl oor level merging with the existing external paving.c. Tactile paving will be provided to the site to assist people with visual impairment. Blister paving designed in accordance with DETR guidelines will be provided at all designated crossing points across vehicular routes (being buff in colour where this is uncontrolled and red where it is a controlled crossing).d. Street furniture can be a hazard to people with visual impairments. Furniture, as bollards and bins, will be carefully considered. The guidance identifi ed in the RIBA Guide “Designing for Accessibility” will be used as a means to ensure suitable design detailing.

5.2.3 Car Parkinga. A total of 33 car parking spaces have been provided to the scheme, including 2 disabled spaces and 2 parent and child spaces located immediately outside the customer entrance.b. Car Parking has been designed to accord with Clause 1.18. of approved document Part M 2004 of the current Building Regulations

5.2.4 Main Entrancea. The main entrances into the retail store will be provided and designed to create a level threshold and to comply with Approved Document Part M 2004 and BS 8300: 2001, with a min. 1000mm clear door width.b. Circulation externally to the front of the building is achieved via paved surfaces.

5.2.5 Internal Horizontal Circulationa. Corridors and passageways have been designed to accord with Approved Document Part M 2004. Clause 3.11 – 3.15 i.e. a min. 1200mm clear width where wheel chair access is required as a primary route for circulation.

5.2.6 Internal Vertical Circulation A goods lift is proposed to convey goods to and from the fi rst fl oor storage area. A staircase designed to comply with Approved Document Part M 2004 of the current Building Regulations: Clause 3.51 is provided for staff to access the welfare facilities at fi rst fl oor level.

5.2.7 Internal Doors The design of the doors (as a minimum) shall fully comply with the following:a. Approved Document Part M 2004 of the current Building Regulations: Clause 2.13:• Sub section b: The clear widths of all door sets shall fully comply with Table 02 and Diagram 09 including all double leaf door sets, where the dimension shall be applied to the opening leaf.• All disabled accessible door leafs will be a minimum 926mm wide.• Sub section c: Glazing in accordance with Diagram 09. Clause 3.10:• Sub section a: The opening force at the leading edge of the door shall not exceed 20N.

The above has been modifi ed in accordance with the latest guidance issued by the Offi ce of the Deputy Prime Minister, i.e. “The opening force, when measured at the leading edge of the door, should be not more than 30 Newton from 0 degrees (the door in the closed position) to 30 degrees open, and not more than 22.5 Newton from 30 to 60 degrees of the opening cycle.”b. BS 8300: 2001:

• Specifi c attention is drawn to Clauses 6.4, 6.5, 7.2.5, 7.2.6 and 7.3.• In the case of Clause 7.2.6 the closing force on the leading edge of a double swing door leaf should not exceed 30N. Clause 6.4.3• Viewing panels shall alert people approaching a door to the presence of another person on the other side• Low level glazing panels shall be 500 – 800mm/high level 1150 – 1500mm minimum from internal fi nished fl oor levels.• All glazing shall be clear, have an impact resistance of Class A in accordance with BS 6206 and be BSI kite marked. Clause 6.5.2: Hinges shall:• Conform to BS EN 1935: 2002• Have low friction bearings• Be installed in accordance with BS 4787: Part 1: 1980

5.2.8 Exit Doorsa. The fi nal fi re escape doors will be manually operated, utilising the design principles of Clause 2.07b. External paving levels will be designed to allow disabled persons to gain access to designated places of safety.

5.2.9 Reception Areas/Customer Service PointsWhere applicable premises covered by the DDA will have clear reception to assist customers/visitors. These will be agreed as part of the detailing of the scheme, but will meet the requirements of Approved Document M 2004 and provide for dual height desks and hearing enhancement systems.

5.2.10 Sanitary AccommodationAll sanitary accommodation within the building will be designed in accordance with Approved Document M 2004 section 5 and provide for wheelchair users and people with ambulant disabilities.

5.2.11 Colour Contrasts – FinishesThe colour schemes chosen for all fi nishes, fi xtures and fi ttings shall (where practically possible) achieve the 30-point colour contrast as defi ned by Clause 0.29, sub section entitled “Contrast visually”.

5.2.12 Evacuationa. As part of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 all Staff will be inducted in the relevant Fire Precautions and Evacuation procedures as part of a Management Policy for the building; reference Clause 13, BS 5588: Part 8.b. In an emergency, Staff and customers will evacuate through the nearest designated Fire Exits.c. Staff will undergo basic training in evacuation procedures for the assistance of disabled persons, designated specifi ed personnel will act as assistants.


6.0 Summary


Summary

• Insummarytheredevelopmentofthissitewillprovidethefollowingbenefitsto the local area:

• Redevelopment of a site currently occupied by a vacant building;• Provision of a brand new discount food store;• Improved local shopping amenity;• Increased consumer choice;• Enhanced social inclusion;• New employment opportunities;• Energy saving technologies reducing the carbon footprint of the

development;• High quality design and building fabrics

We consider that the proposed development will integrate successfully into the existingfabricofthesurroundingareaandwillbeofsocialandcommercialbenefitto the local community.