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Scenario 2 Station Approach & Trees
Roof forms are only indicative but illustrate the potential they have in emphasising a corner
Pinwell Road is extended and split into two routes, creating deflected views of the Station and the Station Bridge.
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Enclosed vegetated courtyards are better for microclimate and protect from noise and air pollution.
The Station remains as the main landmark, visible from within the site and beyond.
The edge is strengthened with native vegetation that create a soft route and access to the block, providing shade in summer and a perception of nature, including water.
Scenario 3
Station Approach & Reimagined Southover Road
Scenario 3 proposes a mix in between the previous scenarios. The main variation is the treatment of Soutover Road, which would see its existing trees removed and buildings positioned in close distance to the road, with the benefits mentioned in scenario 1. Notwithstanding this, the space between the road and buildings would be at the road level and planted with street trees, which in the long term would create a continuous canopy and make a strong contribution to the character of the road. This way, street trees remain in the long term, but the building capacity is maximised, including the use of the lower ground levels (accessed from courtyard) for businesses and the Southover Road level for access to housing.
The western section of the site remains as per scenario 1, including the cycle store under the bridge.
The Station Square is reduced from scenario 2, to a more proportionate size, which balances views, activation of space, desire lines and compact buildings.
Whilst accessible by car if necessary, no parking is proposed in any of the scenarios, given the accessible location of the site and the improved walking and cycling environment.
The eastern end open space remains constant in all scenarios as it helps to tie two areas together for pedestrians as well as providing access via Court Road to large vehicles in close distance to the development, such as emergency, refuse collection, deliveries, etc.
