basis for considering the numerous detailed design submissions that would be made to the Planning Authority. The 'Urban
Neighbourhood Plan Design Statement 2016 -2021
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Status of the Document The purpose of this document is to provide design guidance for any new development or extension/ alteration to existing properties within the Parish of Fairfield. It is to sit alongside the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, ‘A Guide for Designing High Quality Developments’ produced by Central Bedfordshire Council in September 2014.
Drawings reproduced from the original Masterplan by courtesy of Thrive Architects (formerly Tetlow King).
“ Fairfield is a very unique place let’s not take that away! ”
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Aims and Objectives Fairfield is unique in many ways but perhaps its main feature is
“ Working with our community for a brighter future ”
the design of the buildings and the feel of the Parish as a whole. In a Parish survey carried out in 2014, 95% of residents felt that if there was any further development, then the existing look and feel of Fairfield should be retained. It is to meet that wish that this design statement has been prepared.
In February 2002 the then Mid Beds District Council
Bedfordshire County Council became
granted planning permission for the restoration
that Design Guide. It was used by all of the
and conversion of Fairfield Hospital and residential
developers and the planning authority in considering
development within its grounds to enable that restoration.
individual planning applications. It was the basis upon
The outline planning permission for the enabling
which the ‘look and feel’ of Fairfield has been achieved.
development required that a master plan and design
It was the basis upon which all the new housing since
guidance should be submitted to Mid Beds District Council
then has been designed and that is what Fairfield unique.
to guide the development of the site and to provide a basis for considering the numerous detailed design submissions that would be made to the Planning Authority.
When Fairfield Parish Council came into existence in April 2013 it became the local statutory consultee for the now Central Beds Council when considering planning
was questioned. Due to completion of the development
The ‘Urban Design Strategy’ produced by consultants
applications. In initial discussions with Central Beds
the document was considered redundant and was no
Tetlow King in partnership with Mid Beds DC and
Planning Officers the current status of that document
longer being used when considering applications.
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Build Form Strategy and Implementation
The built form strategy centred around the desire that the listed former hospital building and other traditional buildings in the surrounding area should provide examples and inspiration for the new development.
The strategy required that the built form should be simple and designed in a similar manner to the local vernacular. The built form detail that follows describes and details building components such as window openings, doors, roof eaves and verges that are to be found in the locale together with some distinctive details from the listed hospital building. These details should be the first point of reference for the designer. It is not intended that a slavish replication of these details is necessary, however alternative proposals must be in keeping with the design language.
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Design Statement Contents Section 1.
Section 2.
Section 3.
Building Specifications
External Features and Public Areas
External Materials
1a. Brickworks
2a. Enclosures
3a. Materials
Building Specification Examples..................................... 8
Exterior Finishes / Furninshing Examples................ 22
Facing Brickwork............................................................... 38
Brickwork and Window Heads.................................... 10
Brick Walls........................................................................... 24
Roof Tiling............................................................................ 38
Window Heads, Reveals and Cills.............................. 11
Walls with Railings / Railings....................................... 26
Joinery................................................................................... 38
Brick Patterns and Gable Ventilators.......................... 12
Railings and Gates............................................................ 27
Rainwater Good................................................................. 38
Railings and Fencing........................................................ 28
Stonework............................................................................. 38
Timber Fencing................................................................... 29
Painted Brickwork and Render..................................... 38
Feature Gate Posts and Piers......................................... 30
External Services................................................................ 38
1b. Roofs Dentil Courses and Verge Details................................ 13 Verge and Eaves Details................................................. 14 Gable and Chimney Details.......................................... 15
2b. Public Areas
3b. Colour Palettes
Tree Guards......................................................................... 31
Street Furniture and Railings......................................... 39
Seating.................................................................................. 32
Door Options...................................................................... 39
Doors and Openings........................................................ 16
Seating, Bins and Bollards............................................. 33
Painted Brickwork.............................................................. 39
Local Forms.......................................................................... 17
Signage and Shelters....................................................... 34
Render................................................................................... 39
Dormer Windows.............................................................. 18
Street Lamps........................................................................ 35
1c. Doors, Openings & Windows
Picnic Tables........................................................................ 36 5
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1a. Brickworks Building Specification Examples..................................... 8
Section 1. Building Specifications
Brickwork and Window Heads.................................... 10 Window Heads, Reveals and Cills.............................. 11 Brick Patterns and Gable Ventilators.......................... 12 1b. Roofs Dentil Courses and Verge Details................................ 13 Verge and Eaves Details................................................. 14 Gable and Chimney Details.......................................... 15 1c. Doors, Openings and Windows Doors and Openings........................................................ 16 Local Forms.......................................................................... 17 Dormer Windows.............................................................. 18
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Building Specification Examples
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In situ examples from around the Fairfield Parish, full specifications on the following pages.
Fairfield Parish Council | Design Statement 2016-2021
Building Specification Examples
In situ examples from around the Fairfield Parish, full specifications on the following pages.
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1a. Brickworks | Brickwork and Window Heads
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1a. Brickworks | Window Heads Reveals and Cills
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1a. Brickworks | Brick Patterns and Gable Ventilators
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1b. Roofs | Dentil Courses and Verge Details
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1b. Roofs | Verge and Eaves Details
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1b. Roofs | Gable and Chimney Details
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1c. Doors, Openings and Windows | Doors and Openings
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1c. Doors, Openings and Windows | Local Forms
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1c. Doors, Openings and Windows | Dormer Windows
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1c. Doors, Openings and Windows | Dorma Windows
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“ The unique character is what makes Fairfield the place it is today!“
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2a. Enclosures Exterior Finishes / Furnishing Examples................... 22
Section 2. External Features and Public Areas
Brick Walls........................................................................... 24 Walls with Railings / Railings....................................... 26 Railings and Gates............................................................ 27 Railings and Fencing........................................................ 28 Timber Fencing................................................................... 29 Feature Gate Posts and Piers......................................... 30 2b. Public Areas Tree Guards......................................................................... 31 Seating.................................................................................. 32 Seating, Bins and Bollards............................................. 33 Signage and Shelters....................................................... 34 Street Lamps........................................................................ 35 Picnic Tables........................................................................ 36
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Example Exterior Finishings
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In situ examples from around the Fairfield Parish, full specifications on the following pages.
Fairfield Parish Council | Design Statement 2016-2021
Example Furnishings
In situ examples from around the Fairfield Parish, full specifications on the following pages.
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2a. Enclosures | Brick Walls
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2a. Enclosures | Brick Walls
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2a. Enclosures | Walls with Railings / Railings
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2a. Enclosures | Railings and Gates
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2a. Enclosures | Railings and Fencing
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2a. Enclosures | Timber Fencing
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2a. Enclosures | Feature Gate Posts / Piers
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2b. Public Areas | Tree Guards / Fencing
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2b. Public Areas | Seating
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2b. Public Areas | Seating, Bind and Bollards
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2b. Public Areas | Signage and Shelters
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2b. Public Areas | Street Lamps
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2b. Public Areas | Picnic Tables
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3a. Materials Facing Brickwork............................................................... 38
Section 3. External Materials
Roof Tiling............................................................................ 38 Joinery................................................................................... 38 Rainwater Good................................................................. 38 Stonework............................................................................. 38 Painted Brickwork and Render..................................... 38 External Services................................................................ 38 3b. Colour Palettes Street Furniture and Railings......................................... 39 Door Options...................................................................... 39 Painted Brickwork.............................................................. 39 Render................................................................................... 39
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3a. External Materials | Materials
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3b. External Materials | Colour Palettes
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3b. External Materials | Colour Palettes
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