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Newark Newark Future

Introduction Welcome to our public exhibition.

Catesby Estates (Residential) Ltd has recently submitted an outline planning application to Newark and Sherwood District Council for a sustainable urban neighbourhood to the south of Newark, known as ‘Newark Future’. This scheme is consistent with Newark & Sherwood District Council’s own emerging plans for the town which were debated at a recent Public Examination about the Newark Local Development Framework Core Strategy for the District.

This exhibition explains how Catesby‘s plans have evolved through the consultation process and the nature and content of the submitted outline proposals.

Catesby’s proposals have been conceived and designed against the background of Newark’s ‘Growth Point’ status, which was awarded in 2006 and confi rmed in 2009. Following the change of Government earlier this year, Newark & Sherwood District Council once again endorsed its commitment to the Newark Growth Point.

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WORKSHOPS (UNIQUE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE) - APRIL 2008

A number of important themes emerged from the exhibition:

A strong desire to see the dualling of the A46 • before development takes placeSupport for the creation of local job opportunities• A wish to see more high-skilled, hi-tech, light • industrial jobsA desire for frequent and reliable public transport• A need for adequate access to health services• A wish for improved schools and educational • facilitiesConcerns about potential fl ood risk•

PHASE 3: WORKSHOPS, DECEMBER 2007.Two half-day workshops explored issues raised by visitors to the public exhibition in more depth. The following key issues were raised:

A very strong desire to see the A46 dualled before • developmentThe adequacy of primary school provision• A need to upgrade Newark’s leisure facilities• Ideas for a community park including sensitive • wildlife areas A desire for more sustainable housing (including • possibly green roofs and water recycling)A priority for building housing for local people• Ensuring development is of high quality and of • an appropriate scaleThe integration of the new development with • NewarkA clear commitment to providing on-site • infrastructure

PHASE 4: YOUTH WORKSHOPS, FEBRUARY TO JULY 2008Analysis of exhibition feedback forms and participation in workshops showed that very few young people had been engaged in the initial consultation process. In order to address this, Catesby began a focussed programme of youth engagement in March 2008.

The topics of greatest interest to young people were:

The protection of wildlife and the use of • environmentally friendly building materials,Sustainable transport - particularly the • diffi culties experienced by young adults without access to a car in travelling into and out of NewarkThe importance of providing adequate • infrastructure such as schools and doctors’ surgeries A desire for facilities used by young people such • as sports fi elds and equipment

Over the past 3 years, Catesby has undertaken an extensive programme of community involvement, … so we have been working with residents of Newark from an early stage in the evolution of our proposals.

The following illustrates the timeline of the evolution of the ‘Newark Future’ scheme.

PHASE 1: PRE-CONSULTATION ENGAGEMENT DURING 2007.Catesby initially presented its consultation proposals to the Local Strategic Partnership and to Newark and Sherwood District Council. The District Council also hosted a display introducing the ‘Newark Future’ concept as part of their stand at the County Show in May 2007.

PHASE 2: PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, OCTOBER 2007.7 public exhibitions took place in October 2007 at: Newark Town Hall (2); Hawtonville Community Centre (2); Farndon Memorial Hall; Hawton Church; and Balderton Community Centre.

Invitations were mailed to every household in Newark (20,000+) and to all households in the vicinity of the proposed scheme. In addition, a wide range of community and statutory stakeholders were invited. Over 1100 people attended the exhibitions and over 400 detailed feedback forms were returned. PU

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PHASE 5: FEEDBACK EXHIBITION JANUARY 2009An exhibition was held on 24th January 2009 to report back on information obtained during the earlier community engagement programme and how this has infl uenced the design of the Master Plan.

The topics of greatest interest were:

The traffi c implications of the proposals• Concerns about fl ooding and fl ood management• Impact on local infrastructure such as schools • and doctors’ surgeries

PHASE 6: DESIGN REVIEW, MARCH 2009.As part of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s participation as a Growth Point, in early 2009 the ‘Newark Future’ proposals were presented to the ‘Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment’ (CABE) National Design Review Panel which is comprised of leading architects and urban design experts. The Panel made a number of positive suggestions, including the idea of

incorporating the Southern Link Road within the proposed development Catesby presented a revised concept to CABE in June 2009 which received strong support at a second Design Review. Following further discussions with Newark and Sherwood District Council the Southern Link Road has since been re-routed around the edge of the proposed development to refl ect local aspirations expressed through previous consultation events.

PHASE 7: WIDER CONSULTATION, 2007 TO DATE Throughout the 3-year consultation process, the business community and local people have been consulted by means of frequent presentations to the Newark Business Club and the Newark Civic Trust.

The topics of greatest interest have been:

The need to maximise opportunities for the local • economyThe need for the land south of Newark to be • planned within the context of the wider strategy for the townFunding for the Southern Link Road• The impact on local infrastructure, for example • local water supply

The importance of design, affordability and local • highway capacityThe desire for a positive dialogue between the • developer and the local community in designing and delivering the scheme

The Catesby project team has kept in touch with statutory and community consultees throughout the process through:

News releases to the local press• Articles in the District Council’s magazine: • ‘Newark and Sherwood Voice’Regular meetings with Newark and Sherwood • District Council at both offi cer and member level

As the Council’s Local Development Framework Core Strategy has moved forward to formal Submission stage, the Council has become involved in issues of:

Funding, delivering and integrating new • infrastructureThe design and delivery of the Southern Link • RoadGuidance on green infrastructure, including • sports provisionDrawing together a Planning Agreement for the • scheme

This exhibition is being held to provide the local community with a chance to view the fi nal ‘Newark Future’ scheme, meet the scheme promoter (Catesby) and the technical project team, and to put any questions you might have to us before commenting on the application.

Involvement & Evolution2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

May 2007Beginning of public awareness campaign

March 20091st CABE national panel presentation

June 2005Outline bid for NGP submitted to CLG on behalf of LPA and funding parties

November 2007 – March 2008Local workshops exhibitions and design charrettes

September 2008Internal involvement of CABE (Regional)

October 2006CLG confi rms NGP status

June 20092nd National CABE Panel Presentation

Ongoing dialogue with NSDC July 2010Business Groups Civic Trust

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Application Master Plan

3,150 new homes to be built in the 15 years • up to 2026 (the period covered by Newark & Sherwood’s Local Development Framework)Construction of a southern link road • connecting the A46 with the A150 hectares of employment land bringing more • than 2000 new jobsTwo new local neighbourhood centres • Extensive areas of public open space including • new sporting facilitiesA new waterside edge to the town,• A range of new community facilities including:•

Two new primary schools -A medical centre/GP practice -Multi-use community building including a -libraryTwo nurseries and a crèche -A care home -Local shops, pubs and restaurants as well as -offi ces in the local centres

Lower housing numbers (down from • around 5,000 to 3,150 dwellings)A higher proportion of family homes• A better and more direct alignment for the • Southern Link Road with a new more direct link onto the A46A wider range of public open space with a • waterside promenadeA reduced land take with much less impact • on properties, ecology, archaeology and fl ood risk

Catesby’s submitted Master Plan.


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7 Tree belt (70% tree cover)8 Woodland trail and adventure path

9 Specimen trees10 Feature grass mound

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slopes6 Boardwalk7 Paved area8 Specimen trees9 Bench10 Promenade11 Car parking12 Espalier boundary13 Allotment14 Semi-private garden15 Hedge boundary16 Greenway17 SINC18 Community green

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Western Edge1 River Devon2 Aquatic / marginal planting3 Unmown grassland4 Mown informal amenity grass5 Clumps of willow planting6 Sports pitch7 Swale8 Ribbon lake with permanent water9 Riverside pathway10 Promenade11 Bird hide12 Community orchard13 Wall 14 Community green15 Specimen trees16 Greenway17 Indicative LEAP

1 Mixed deciduous woodland2 Strong tree line 3 Hazel or other coppice crop4 Arable crop5 Sports pitch6 Mown grass7 Wildfl ower meadow

8 Unmown grass9 Aquatic/marginal planting10 Grassland11 Grass and scrub12 Pathway13 Boardwalk14 Sports pavilion15 Car park16 Focal landform17 Woodland clearing

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Illustrative Landscape Master Plan

Amenity Park

Adventure Park

There are a number of key structural and functional landscape elements to the Landscape Master Plan which are outlined in the drawings on this panel. Detailed areas have been selected which demonstrate in greater depth the principles and function behind the landscape design.


DrainageStrategy

Catesby has worked closely with the Environment Agency to fi nd the best strategy for dealing with potential fl ood risk. All

the problems initially identifi ed during our analysis of the area have been resolved, partly by the reduced size of the footprint of

the proposed development area.

A ‘Sustainable Urban (surface water) Drainage System’ (SUDS) will be implemented to mitigate the adverse effects of storm water run-off from the proposed development on the environment.

The site is divided into eight drainage catchment areas as illustrated opposite. Storm water from each drainage area will be collected by an integrated system comprising a combination of ‘SUDS’ features and traditional piped sewers, all discharging into a series of water attenuation features along the southern edge of

the built environment.

All SUDS attenuation arrangements are designed to accommodate at least a 1 in 100-year fl ood risk event

(including an allowance for climate change) - the standard that the Environment Agency requires.

Drainage Plan

Formal Edge Section

Garden Edge Section


Amenity zone entrance

ramped access to achieve restrained speed of 10 mph

Planting Beds

prevent indiscriminate parking and enhance the street

Access for Disabled

to be achieved by level thresholds and surfaces in the street

Parking Court Entrance

via gated entrance to achieve limited access

Properties

the majority of dwellings should front onto the street

Street Furniture

planting beds etc prevent indiscriminate parking and enhance the street

Finishes

to run level through street drainage channel to defi ne non-vehicular areas and zones of services

Area for sitting and play

to be key elements in the street

Surfaces

low maintenance surface fi nishes to be used in the street.

Traffi c calmed

to reduce speed below 10 mph; minimum width: 3 metres

On Street Parking

aids traffi c calming and adds vitality in the street

Direct Access

dwellings can be accessed from the street to give natural surveillance

Movement Strategy

A Highways Agency road scheme for the upgrading and dualling of the A46 southwards is

currently under construction with completion likely in 2012.

Funding for this work was brought forward by the Government in 2009 as a direct consequence of Newark’s

‘Growth Point’ status.

The proposed Southern Link Road (SLR) - connecting the A46 at Farndon with the A1 at Balderton - is an integral part of the proposed development.

The need for the SLR is strongly supported by the Council for the following reasons:-

Opening up access to the southern fl ank of Newark• Taking traffi c away from the town centre and relieving • local routesProviding an alternative route between the A46 and • central/eastern Newark including the A1, particularly for commercial traffi cProviding access to the proposed development •

The level of traffi c generated by the proposed development has initially been tested by the ‘VISUM model’ (a standard modelling tool developed in accordance with DfT guidelines)

which has been created to cover the entire town of Newark. Two road junctions in the town have been identifi ed as

needing improvements to mitigate the effect of additional traffi c generated by the proposed development.

A full planning application for a proposed new roundabout with the dualled A46 and the SLR

at the western end of the ‘Newark Future’ site has been submitted alongside the

main outline planning application. The objective is that this work will

be integrated with the A46 improvement works.

Vehicular Movement Plan

Pedestrian and Public Transport Plan

Junction DetailA46

Junction DetailA1

Junction DetailSustrans

Design


Catesby’s planning application is seeking outline planning permission for development at this stage and so the full details of the proposed design of individual homes and other buildings is not fi xed. The application aims to establish design parameters for each part of the scheme and ensure that the new development conforms to overall design principles and local character areas.

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1. Gateway Frontage

1. Red/orange brick in keeping with local context2. Balconies with timber balustrade3. Bay windows with timber cladding4. Slate roof

5. Large arched openings on ground fl oor/parking court6. Gable end with full hipped roof 7. Occasional render fi nish8. Timber cladding

This character area includes the western frontage along the River Devon facing the site access from the A46 as well as the south east frontage where the site is accessed via the A1. This area will provide high quality living where residents will benefi t from the proximity to the river (on the west) and to sports and local facilities (to the south-east).

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1. Brick in keeping with local context2. Large windows to make full use of fi rst fl oor living rooms3. Integral garages4. Slate Roof5. Coloured entrance doors 6. Projections within the terraces to differentiate units

A tight suburban form with continuous terraces and lively streets, this character will refl ect some of the design qualities from Balderton Gate.

4. The Promenade Frontage

1. Vertical projections to vary elevation2. A mix of render and red/orange brick3. Predominantly fl at roof for town houses and apartments

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4. Low walls to Promenade 5. Recessed balconies with metal railings/glass enclosure

6. Prominent building on corners and key spaces7. Solar panels on south facing roof pitches

The Promenade character area which is located along the southern development edge provides an important linear route for pedestrians and cyclists overlooking the ribbon lakes. Restricted vehicular access should provide a safe and pleasant environment for residents.

2. Garden Village

1. Red/orange brick2. Openings with stone surround3. Occasional white render

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4. Slate Roof5. Front Gardens6. Linked garages

As an extension of the existing development that runs east-west along the Central Street, the Garden Village will have a formal suburban character with a more traditional architectural approach to refl ect its proximity to its context. The lower levels densities and enclosure with garden walls, trees and hedges will complete the vision for the area.

7. Chimneys at gable ends8. Projecting gables

9. Dormer window10. Occasional Timber Cladding

A1 – A5 retails units at ground fl oor

B1 units to fi rst fl oor and residential

apartments above

Community Building with potential 3 storey

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Shared surface public space incorporating informal parking

Care home facilityCourtyard

parking behind the building line

On street visitor parking accommodated between trees

Primary School

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Medical Centre

Gateway space

Community Building

Supermarket with residential uses above providing a high degree of enclosure to the public realm

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Landmark building

Car park with decking opportunity

Nursery co-located with Primary School


When will this happen?

Phase Year Dwellings Non Resi Uses Infrastructure

Phase 1 2012 – 2017 625 Local Centre (West - Start) Access from Hawton Road

Employment Access from Bowbridge Road

SLR - A46 to Hawton Road

SLR - A1 to Employment Area

Associated Landscaping

Phase 2 2016 – 2020 815 Local Centre (West - Complete) Central Street between Hawton Road and Bowbridge Road

Primary School (West) SLR - Final section - link to Bowbridge and Hawton Road

Employment Associated Landscaping

Phase 3 2019 – 2024 820 Primary School (East) (1st FE) Associated Landscaping

Local Centre (East)

Employment

Phase 4 2022 – 2026 890 Employment Associated Landscaping

Primary School (East) (2nd FE)

Total 3150

Phase Years 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Total

Phase 1 2012 – 2017 30 100 150 160 150 35 625

Phase 2 2016 – 2020 35 180 250 200 150 815

Phase 3 2019 – 2024 50 100 270 150 150 100 820

Phase 4 2022 – 2026 125 125 175 275 190 890

Annual Build Rate 30 100 150 160 185 215 250 250 250 270 275 275 275 275 190 3,150

Running Total 30 130 280 440 625 840 1,090 1,340 1,590 1,860 2,135 2,410 2,685 2,960 3,150

The plans Catesby have submitted are for a Master Plan which sets out the principles

for land use on the site. If approved, Catesby will then work up detailed plans for the site’s development in different phases.

This is at least a 15-year project. Subject to the District Council’s approval, we anticipate that 3,150 homes will be built by 2026 (the period which covers the

Council’s current Local Development Plan).

We estimate that the earliest date for the determination of

Catesby’s outline planning application will be April

2011.


A boost to the local economyBy the time it is complete, the scheme will have brought signifi cant new investment to Newark through both the private and public sectors. Once it is fully operational and occupied the scheme will increase the size of the local economy by around £80m per year.

A new Southern Link Road between the A46 and the A1This will reduce the need for people to travel long distances to access homes, jobs, schools and local services/facilities and help relieve

traffi c in the town centre.

Bringing new schools, jobs and other essential local services and

infrastructure for Newark Newark has already benefi tted from

its Growth Point status through substantial Government investment in the dualling of the A46.

Further infrastructure benefi ts will be funded through the negotiation of a comprehensive Planning Agreement between Catesby and the District Council. Catesby has also been working with the Council and Newark Business Club to maximise

the employment opportunities for the area.

The Benefi ts for Newark

New homes, including affordable homes, for both local people and newcomersThese include a higher proportion of family-sized homes than were originally planned.

Extensive areas of publicly accessible open spaceThis includes the attractive public amenity park on the southern edge of the development which will provide most of the proposed development’s formal sports provision.

An attractive new waterside edge to the townBuildings on this part of the development will overlook the formal promenade, boardwalks, ribbon lakes and the wider landscape beyond.

The creation of a wetland habitatThis will ‘cushion’ the Middle Beck providing informal landscape for walks and observing wildlife.

An extended bus service to and from the site to Newark Town Centre as well as improved links for walking and cycling in the areaAll new homes will be within 400m of public transport services through the extension of the present No. 3 and 3A bus routes.

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