Design Statement - Central Bedfordshire Council

Neighbourhood Plan Design Statement 2016 -2026

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Fairfield Parish Council | Design Statement 2016-2026

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

and Bedfordshire County Council

granted planning permission for the restoration

became that Design Guide in 2002.

and conversion of Fairfield Hospital and residential

It was used by all of the developers and the

development within its grounds to enable that restoration.

planning authority in considering individual planning

The outline planning permission for the enabling development required that a master plan and design

applications. It was the basis upon which the ‘look and feel’ of Fairfield has been achieved.

guidance should be submitted to Mid Beds District Council

It was the basis upon which all the new housing

to guide the development of the site and to provide a

since then has been designed and that is what makes

basis for considering the numerous detailed design

Fairfield unique.

submissions that would be made to the Planning Authority.

applications. In initial discussions with Central Beds Planning Officers the current status of that 2002 Design

When Fairfield Parish Council came into existence in

Guide was questioned. Due to completion of the

The ‘Urban Design Strategy’ produced by consultants

April 2013 it became the local statutory consultee for the

development the document was considered redundant and

Tetlow King in partnership with Mid Beds District Council

now Central Beds Council when considering planning

was no longer being used when considering applications.

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Build Form Strategy and Implementation

The build 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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“ We need to ensure that Fairfield stays just the way it is! ”


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 / Furnishing 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

“ Fairfield is a great place to live so let’s keep it that way! ”


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.


Building Specification Examples


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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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Example Furnishings


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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 Goods .............................................................. 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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