Character Areas

The masterplan describes three character areas. This chapter demonstrates how the strategies set out in Chapter 3 could be applied to each area, to establish guidance for future development. Illustrative images are provided in this chapter to show how the masterplan principles could be interpreted, as examples only.

4.0 Character Areas

4.1 The Character Areas

4.2 Developing Scenarios for Living

4.3 A Series of Encounters

4.4 Character Area 1, The Hannahfield Parkland

4.5 Character Area 2, The Heritage Quarter

4.6 Character Area 3, The Ladyfield Terraces

4.1 The Character Areas

Ladyfield should be made up of character areas that work together to form a vibrant, intergenerational neighbourhood. The principles outlined in Chapters 2 and 3 should be applied throughout, and new buildings within each zone should share a common design language to provide a coherent feel.

This section will expand upon the high level strategies set out in Chapter 2 and 3, to establish guidance for the design approach, uses and atmosphere that each character area would be expected to promote.

Illustrative images are provided to show how the masterplan principles could be interpreted.

Future applications may propose alternative approaches but should demonstrate how they meet the requirements of their associated character area, and the wider masterplan principles and strategies.

Area 1 - The Hannahfield Parkland

An inclusive, natural parkland for shared use Retain and protect existing trees. Enhance with low level new tree planting, paths and play opportunities.

Area 2 - The Heritage Quarter

A series of buildings nestled amongst the trees Retain existing trees. Enhance landscape biodiversity. Provide sustainable approach to water management. Small footprint buildings in the landscape, sensitively located.

Area 3 - The Ladyfield Terraces

Ribbons of terraced homes in streets and gardens. New homes that follow the topography; sustainable water management, shared garden spaces, and safe low-traffic streets.

This diagram is indicative of how the masterplan principles could be interpreted. Alternative approaches may be proposed, but development should respond to the site’s sloped topography and provide a mix of building heights, forms and housing types that aligns with the character zones, principles and visions established in this document.