Architecture
and design
P+HS Architects has completed
an exciting masterplan for a regionally significant
new residential and mixed-use development at
Cramlington in Newcastle that proposes to deliver an
impressive 96 acre, £85m community in the heart of
the emerging town. Lead agent Nathaniel Lichfield
and Partners has since submitted the scheme for
planning on behalf of clients Bellway Homes (North
East) Limited and Persimmon Homes (North East).
Proposals for Centre Point, as it is being branded,
represent an important next stage in the continuing
growth and development of Cramlington. Established
as a new town in the 1960s, under the Expanded New
Town legislation, its creation resulted from a
unique partnership venture between the County
Council, the Local Planning Authority (now Blyth
Valley Borough Council), and two private developers,
Bellway Homes and Leech Homes (later acquired by
Persimmon).
Today the two original developers still remain
committed to their partnership and involvement in
Cramlington and Centre Point is the last remaining
undeveloped area that will deliver a true
sustainable community at the heart of the town.
P+HS Architects were commissioned to masterplan the
scheme on the basis of their longstanding working
relationship with both developers, both of who
recognise that the practice’s expertise in this
sector is unrivalled in the North East of England.
James Palmer, Senior Architect, P+HS Architects
comments, “The framework outlined in our plans aims
to make best use of the unrivalled sustainable
location of the site adjoining the town centre and
maintain the amenity of surrounding residents. It
will act as a control to make certain that the
completed development is appropriate to its setting
yet has its own character and identity drawn form
the locality.”
The overall scheme will be a high quality
development adopting key sustainability principles
to deliver a total of 162,000 sq ft of office
business accommodation, 700 new homes, a provision
for 7,500 sq ft of retail and 35,000 sq ft allocated
to community buildings including a medical centre,
nursery and sports pavilion.
The new streetscape layout is designed to provide
safe and convenient access for pedestrians, cyclists
and vehicles. A network of interconnected streets
and squares provides permeability and accommodates
convenient bus routes to encourage the use of public
transport.
James Palmer of P+HS Architects continues, “The
architectural style will draw on the heritage of the
area and the vernacular of the surrounding
Northumberland villages. Where appropriate during
construction we will specify locally-sourced
materials, not only to provide cultural and visual
continuity but also to minimise fuel miles
associated with their transport.”
Paul Medcalf Bellway Homes Land and Planning Manager
said "We have had a long and successful involvement
with P+HS and the practice brings strong commitment
and fresh and creative ideas to every project we
have worked on together. They have embraced the
governments new planning, highways and design agenda
and this is manifested in the high quality of their
Centre Point Masterplan."
Peter Jordan, Regional Projects Director for
Persimmon Homes continues “We are delighted to
continue working in partnership with Bellway Homes
and P+HS to submit proposals for Centre Point. Due
to its size and unusual position in such close
proximity to the town centre, the process has
involved very detailed consultation but we feel
confident that these proposals will deliver the most
viable, effective and beneficial environment for the
community.”
Email:
kate@frenchpr.co.uk
|
Editor's Note: P+HS Architects provide:-
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P+HS Architects - Planning submitted for major new 96 acre community in Newcastle
Arundel Jones Associates Ltd News Categories : Architecture and design |