Proposed Residential Development Gresham, Middlesbrough
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The development looks to create a thriving urban community providing
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approximately 180 new homes. Offering a wide range of housetypes and apartments the proposal will create a safe, active, multi generation or p w Ne
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Developing a Diverse Landscape Led Neighbourhood • The aim is to develop an active neighbourhood with opportunities for exercise, play and amenity spaces built into the landscape. Being at the forefront of innovation, the proposal intends to use both current architectural building techniques and modern trends in order to create a better, more sustainable, living environment.
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• The development creates a sense of community and opportunity, allowing people to put down roots whilst inspiring a new generation of children growing up in a place built for the future.
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Key Spatial Strategy for the Proposal
View north along Diamond Road.
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Location of the Proposed Residential Development
View north-west across the proposed residential site from Princes Road.
View north across the proposed residential site from Princes Road, near the south-eastern corner of the site.
View of the site, including Parkville Care Centre, from Union Street. View south towards the Princes Street/ Princes Road junction.
Proposed Residential Development Gresham, Middlesbrough
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The Proposed Illustrative Masterplan
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Proposed Masterplan - Not to Scale
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Key Design Principles for the Development
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High Quality Contemporary Architecture
Robust, high quality architecture is proposed made predominantly from brick. Metal window surrounds and feature brick detail help lift the architectural aesthetic.
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Varied Housetype Offer
The proposals offer a range of housetypes including two storey housing, bungalows and apartments in close proximity to Middlesbrough Town Centre.
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Central Landscaped Public Open Space
A public landscaped area is situated at the heart of the development providing communal space for all residents.
Clear Definable Boundaries
Clear boundaries are used across the scheme to define public, semi-public and private space. The boundaries are also used to imply gateways into the development.
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Semi-Private Communal Courtyards
Residents have access to semi-private communal courtyards situated at the rear of the properties. All the courtyards are locked allowing residents to take ownership over the space increasing sense of community.
A variety of road surfaces are used across the development to calm traffic. Landscape build outs are used on long streches of road to slow the traffic down.. Artist Impression of Proposed Housing
Streetscene of Development Facing Waverley Street
Traffic Calmed Environment
Proposed Residential Development Gresham, Middlesbrough
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A Landscape Led Development
Courtyard 1 - Curvilinear Design
Precedent Images for Courtyard 1
Courtyard 2 - Rectilinear Design
Precedent Images for Courtyard 2
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Apartment Proposals The scheme looks to provide a varied range of accommodation including apartments to the east of the site. The apartments will provide a feature at the most dominant area of the site on the junction between Borough Street, Union Street and Hartington Road. Location of Streetscene
Example of a Three Bed, Five Person Apartment
Example of a Two Bed, Three Person Apartment
Area of Apartments
Illustrative Apartment Block Streetscene - Diamond Road
Artist Impression - View on Diamond Road looking South.
Artist Impression - View on Diamond Road looking North.
Example of Ground Floor Plans
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Housetype Proposals
Housetype 8 3 Bedroom 5 Person House
This board outlines an example of the housetypes proposed. There are a mixture of two and three bedroom houses and bungalows across the site, specifically designed to respond to where they are situated within the masterplan.
Ground Floor Plan Front Elevation
First Floor Plan
Rear Elevation
Area of Housing Development
Housetype 11 3 Bedroom 5 Person House
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Housetype 12 3 Bedroom 5 Person House
Ground Floor Plan Front Elevation
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First Floor Plan
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Housetype 7A 3 Bedroom 4 Person House
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First Floor Plan
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Housetype 12 2 Bedroom 3 Person Bungalow
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Ground Floor Plan
Artist Impression - Internal Streetscene
Rear Elevation
First Floor Plan