Scoping document for the Design Guidance SPD

End of Sept

· Research into existing design SPDs

· Develop key chapters from previous design meeting and research

· Draft scoping paper and consult internally

Early Oct- Mid Oct

· Adjust Scoping paper as necessary

· Submit scoping paper for sign off

Mid Oct

· Discuss during planning agents forum

· Set up individual meetings with supporting officers and collaborate to produce content

· Begin consultation for 4 weeks (26^th)

Nov to Mid Dec

· Work to complete both the text and supporting diagrams

· Collaborate with relevant officers accordingly

Mid Dec- End of Dec

· Review SPD and amend accordingly

Jan

· Send out for consultation

Introduction

An explanation as to why an updated design guidance is needed along with the objectives of the document and the target audience. A breakdown as to how applicants/planning officers/ planning committee can use the document.

A statement offering/redirecting users to the pre-app service for personalised guidance

Sketches of distinctive places from around the district of varied uses eg recreational, residential, commercial, retail.

Policy and planning context

An introduction as to how the design guidance will fit in with local policy, how the SPD will integrate into the current planning process and explaining how applicants can prove development is good design. How to write a good design and access statement, what to include on a masterplan eg drainage and when to include a design code.

Process diagram showing how the SPD slots into the planning process

Flowchart for applicants regarding what supplementary documents to look at and when (including new blue and green infrastructure document, housing document)

A flowchart showing the validation requirements for the different type of applications (eg, replacement windows or new boundary treatment) and when specific documents, such as Design and access statement or street scene plan, is required, e.g recommended photographs, cross sections plans

Introduction to Wyre Forest

A description of the historic background of the district, geographical areas of settlement, access etc

Key issues to be highlighted and explained from socio-economic/environmental perspective from around the district and an emphasis on how all design approaches/rationale ensures that new developments reinforce the local characteristics and historic significance of the district

Maps of district showing access, green infrastructure, settlements

Van diagram with key issues categorised

Understanding local context

A description of the natural environment and landscape character, local distinctiveness, heritage, built form of the district

A description of urban areas, building types, rural areas, and materiality

Draw upon Wyre Forest’s best assets and inequalities as a conclusion to summarise natural assets, history etc

Sketch images of local context from around district eg rivers, canals, nature reserve/SSI, ancient woodlands

Visual material palette for settlements

Design Objectives

Summary of core design principles for the district from previous chapter points.

Summary of design components eg layout, landscape, scale, access

An explanation of what should be conserved, enhanced, and transformed within the district (link to sustainability, climate change, energy and resource efficiency, water efficiency management eg solar panel tiles)

Main design objectives shown visually

Sketch images of design components from around district eg good practice design scale

Visual diagram of the district with labelled according to the conserved, enhanced and transformed areas.

New residential development (Small infill and back land)

Introduction and potential key issues which can occur within new residential development

Understand how the relevant documents such as Nationally described standards (policy dm.2e) comes into play and how updated guidance may be needed and its significance within a local/national context

Understand the policies within the local plan that relate to new residential development

Include a brief statement about how new residential development should have strong design details (for example density, built form, building siting, landscaping and boundary treatment, architectural style, public realm, parking, character appraisal) and consider key factors ( plot width, building line, building set back, front boundary, landscape setting and features, plot format, parking, plot access, building format, key dimensions, key features, roofing and wall materials, window format) and be informed by the points above as well as the general design points set out on the previous chapter.

Specific design guidance on the following: open space, landscaping, green infrastructure, bin/cycle storage, parking opportunities, electric charging points, local boundary treatment and or provision for renewable energy etc

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice- eg an example of retrofitting external insulation)

Disclaimer about how new residential development should abide to policy sp.29, sp.30, sp.32, sp.37 in regard to renewable energy/ low carbon energy technology, Water/drainage management and alternative eco-friendly materiality etc

Proposed materiality palette for new small residential development

Diagram of what back land/ tandem and infill development is

Flowchart stating the steps that need to be taken for small infill and back land development, for example:

1. Undertake a character appraisal

2. The layout of the site should reflect the original development of the area

3. Access should not adverse amenity effects on neighbouring dwellings.

4. Planting alongside boundary treatment can provide high amenity value as well as provide privacy within plots etc

Sketch of recommended good practice for infill and back land development

Sketches of recommended good practice for specific design guidance and bad practice design

New residential development (Largescale)

Introduction and potential key issues which can occur within new residential development (largescale)

Understand how the relevant documents such as technical housing standards comes into play and how updated guidance may be needed and its significance within a local/national context

Understand the policies within the local plan that relate to new residential development

Include a brief statement about how new residential development should have strong design details (for example density, built form, building siting, landscaping and boundary treatment, architectural style, public realm, parking, character appraisal) and be informed by the points above as well as the general design points set out on the previous chapter.

Specific design guidance on the following: open space, landscaping, green infrastructure, bin/cycle storage, parking opportunities, electric charging points, local boundary treatment and or provision for renewable energy etc

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice)

Disclaimer about how new residential development should consider renewable energy/ low carbon energy technology, Water/drainage management and alternative eco-friendly materiality etc

Proposed materiality palette for new largescale residential development

A flowchart of design principles which should be followed for new residential development, for example:

1.  a clear vision should be set with appropriate design precedence, aspirations for the overall quality and character and how the site will be developed within its existing context, how sustainability will be integral to the design.

2.  The context of a site should be fully appreciated. Features and context of the site should be identified along with movement, human impact, and infrastructure

3.  Create high quality streets that promote pedestrian and cycle movement as well as maintaining the character of the street

4.  Create open space to promote health and wellbeing

Ensure sufficient level of parking is provided which does not dominate the street scene, eg garages, on plot in front or to the side of house in driveways, parking courtyards

Existing residential

Introduction and potential key issues which can occur within existing residential development

Understand the significance of existing residential development within a local/national context

Understand the policies within the local plan that relate to existing residential development

Include a brief statement about how existing residential development should be informed by the points above as well as the general design points set out on the previous chapter.

Specific design guidance on the following: roof extensions, side extensions, corner plots and how to work out the building line, rear extensions, 45-degree rule, balcony extensions, front extensions, green infrastructure, bin/cycle storage, parking opportunities, electric charging points, local boundary treatment and or provision for renewable energy etc

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice)

General principles about change of use to and from residential

Disclaimer about how new residential development should consider renewable energy/ low carbon energy technology, Water/drainage management and alternative eco-friendly materiality etc

Terminology for common features of a house eg dormer, eaves etc

Sketch of bad and good practice for roof extensions

Sketch of good and bad practice for rear extensions

Sketch of good and bad practice for parking provisions

HMO Standards

Introduction and potential key issues which can occur within HMOs

Understand how the relevant documents (HMO policy, fire safety standards, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, gas safety certificate etc) comes into play and how HMO standards are needed and its significance within a local/national context

Understand the policies within the local plan that relate to HMO standards

Specific design guidance on the following: respecting the character of the property and surrounding area, meeting appropriate space standards, introducing sustainable measures, ensuring adequate amenity space is retained, providing sufficient recycling and refuse facilities, parking, providing safe access, noise.

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice)

General principles about change of use to and from HMO

Disclaimer about how HMOs should consider renewable energy/ low carbon energy technology, Water/drainage management and alternative eco-friendly materiality etc

Residential Amenity

Introduction and potential key issues which can occur within residential amenity

Understand the significance of residential amenity development within a local/national context

Understand the policies within the local plan that relate to residential amenity

Include a brief statement about how residential amenity should be informed by the points above as well as the general design points set out on the previous chapter.

Specific design guidance on the following: Daylight/sunlight, noise air quality and light pollution, visual quality, privacy/ outlook, private amenity space, parking provision, safety and security, separation standards, amenity space for gardens, internal space standards such as bedrooms, 45- degree code

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice)

Disclaimer about how residential amenity should consider renewable energy/ low carbon energy technology, Water/drainage management and alternative eco-friendly materiality etc

Diagrams and sketches to support specific design guidance explanations

Open countryside New Builds (isolated dwellings)

Introduction and potential key issues which can occur within new builds in the open countryside

Understand the significance of new builds within the open countryside development within a local/national context

Understand the policies within the local plan that relate to rural new builds

Include a brief statement about how rural new development should be informed by the points above as well as the general design points set out on the previous chapter.

Specific design guidance on the following: the design characteristics of rural new builds and how the relationship between buildings and spaces has a significance to the design of a rural new build

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice)

Disclaimer about how rural new builds should consider renewable energy/ low carbon energy technology, Water/drainage management and alternative eco-friendly materiality etc

Visual materiality palette for new rural builds

Diagram explaining the definition between private and public space

Considerations flowchart for designing rural new builds; the landscape context, the historic context, the architectural patterning etc

Public Realm (Towns)

Introduction and potential key issues which can occur within public realm spaces (Stourport, Bewdley, Kidderminster)

Understand how the relevant documents such as Kidderminster Town Centre- Public Realm Design Framework, Kidderminster 2040 vision comes into play and how new public realm may be needed and its significance within a local/national context

Understand the policies within the local plan that relate to public realm

Include a brief statement about how public realm should be informed by the points above as well as the general design points set out on the previous chapter.

Specific design guidance on the following: public art, trees, street furniture and surface treatment, access, and inclusion, lighting, open and green space, heritage etc

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice)

Disclaimer about how the public realm should consider renewable energy/ low carbon energy technology, Water/drainage management and alternative eco-friendly materiality etc

A map of the current towns within Wyre Forest

Images supporting the specific design guidance

Alterations to listed buildings and dwellings within conservation areas

Introduction and potential key issues which can occur with listed buildings and dwellings within the conversation area

Understand how the relevant documents such as Character Appraisals come into play and how new guidance may be needed and its significance within a local/national context

Understand the policies within the local plan that relate to conservation areas and listed buildings

Include a brief statement about how listed buildings and dwellings within the conversation area should be informed by the points above as well as the general design points set out on the previous chapter

Specific design guidance on the following: roofs, chimneys, dormer windows, roof lights, windows, doors, satellite dishes and antennas, external cladding, extensions, boundary treatment

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice)

A flowchart of design principles which should be followed for alterations to listed buildings and dwellings within conservation areas, for example:

-  Alterations should not adversely affect the character or appearance of a building or the conversation area

-  ensure the use of traditional or other appropriate materials that preserve or enhance the character and appearance of conservation areas

-  retain and where possible enhance the natural environment and landscape,

-  including protecting and improving areas of open space and landscaping;

Shopfronts

Introduction and potential key issues eg roller shutters which can occur within shopfronts

Refer to shop-front design guidance within historic areas, understanding the current and historic context of the shop front and its significance in a local/national context

Understanding the shopfront to be developed within the context of the shopfront type and further understanding of the shopfront types of original design.

Understand the policies within the local plan.

Specific design guidance on the following: materials, signage, size, considerations, historic context, location etc

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice)

Sketch of good practice and bad practice for shopfronts

Photos of previously bad practice shopfronts which have been developed or converted

Terminology for common features of a shopfront

Advertisements

Introduction and potential key issues which can occur with adverts

Understand how the relevant documents such as advertisements guidance and Outdoor advertisements and signs comes into play and how updated guidance may be needed and its significance within a local/national context

Understand the policies within the local plan that relate to advertisements

Include a brief statement about advertisements should be informed by the points above as well as the general design points set out on the previous chapter

Specific design guidance on the following: shop signs, lighting, fascia signs, projecting and handing signs, signs on industrial type buildings.

Describe points which we would not consider appropriate (bad practice)

Images supporting the different type of advertisements around the district