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LANDSCAPE CHECKLIST FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT

Aguidetosubmissionrequirementsforexternaldevelopmentworksinthefollowing localplanningauthorityareas;

•HampshireCountyCouncil

•Basingstoke&DeaneBoroughCouncil

•EastHampshireDistrictCouncil

•EastleighBoroughCouncil

•FarehamBoroughCouncil

•GosportBoroughCouncil

•HartDistrictCouncil

•HavantBoroughCouncil

•IsleofWightCouncil

•NewForestDistrictCouncil

•PortsmouthCityCouncil

•RushmoorBoroughCouncil

••SouthamptonCityCouncil

•TestValleyBoroughCouncil

•WinchesterCityCouncil

InHampshire&IsleofWight

Landscape Checklist for New Development


Contents..................................................................................................................Page1

Introduction..............................................................................................................Page2-3

PlanningBackground..............................................................................................Page4SubmissionRequirements....................................................................................Page5

SiteSurvey...............................................................................................................Page6-7

SiteAnalysis............................................................................................................Page8

LandscapeDesignProposals.................................................................................Page9-10

DetailedPlantingProposals.....................................................................................Page11

LandscapeStructuresandSurfaces.......................................................................Page12

ManagementPlan...................................................................................................Page13Credits.....................................................................................................................Page14tations..........................................................................................................Page13

CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION


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GooddesignisattheheartoftheGovernment’sdrivetowardsanurbanandruralrenaissance.GovernmentadviceassetoutinPlanningPolicyStatement1isthat;

“Gooddesignensuresattractive,usable,durableandadaptableplacesandisakeyelementinachievingsustainabledevelopment. Designwhichfailstotaketheopportunitiesavailableforimprovingthecharacterandqualityofanareashouldnotbeaccepted.Gooddesignisindivisiblefromgoodplanning”...anditshould;

• “Respondtoandintegrateintotheexistingurbanform,naturalandbuiltenvironmentsandcreateorreinforcelocaldistinctiveness

• Considerthedirectandindirectimpactsonthenatural environment.•Createsafeandaccessibleenvironmentswherecrimeanddisorderorfearofcrimedoesnotunderminequalityoflifeorcommunitycohesion;and,•Bevisuallyattractiveasaresultofgoodarchitectureandappropriatelandscape

design.”

QuotessummarisedfromPPS1,publishedbytheODPMin2005

3INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVESThischecklistaimsto:

• Ensurethatdevelopersandtheiragentsareawareofthehighimportanceoftheexternal aspects of development as defined by relevant Local Plan policies and implementtherequirementsofthesepoliciesappropriately.

• Ensurethatallappropriateinformationissubmittedandclearlypresentedaspartoftheplanningprocess,thusavoidingunnecessaryandpotentiallycostlydelays.

• Improvethequalityoftheenvironmentinareasundergoingchange.

GUIDANCENOTES• Early discussion between applicant and appropriate local authority officer is advisable,

to provide the opportunity for clarification of submission requirements.•

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Appropriateprofessionaladviceshouldalwaysbesought.Wheretheproposeddevelopment is environmentally significant (by virtue of its size, prominence or degree ofimpactonthelocality),thelocalplanningauthoritywillexpecttheapplicanttoemployacharteredlandscapearchitectfromtheoutset.SourcesofprofessionalconsultancyadviceareavailablefromtheLandscapeInstitute(L.I) at www.landscapeinstitute.orgorviatheL.ISouthWestBranchatwww.lisw.org.uk

• Indicativelandscapeproposalsshouldbeincludedwithapplicationsforoutlinepermissionwheresitelayoutisshown.Detailedlandscapeproposalsshouldformpartofapplicationsforfullpermission,orreservedmatterswhereappropriate.

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Thisguideappliestoallscalesandtypesofdevelopmentandnoteveryitemonthechecklistwillberelevanttoeveryapplication.Theremaybeotheritemsrequiredforsomeapplications;forexamplethosesubjecttoenvironmentalimpactassessment.ThisdocumentistobefoundontheHampshireLocalGovernmentLandscapeGroup(HLGLG) website at www.hiow.gov.uk/offnet/hlg/hlgind.htm


PLANNING BACKGROUND

Theplanningbackgroundofthesiteshouldbefullyinvestigatedbeforethedesignstagesandwofaplanningapplication.

Consult the Regional Spatial Strategy (or Structure plan), Local Development Framework (or Local plan), Local authority landscape/townscape assessments (eg Hampshire Landscape CharacterAreas),andexistingsitedevelopment/designbriefsandidentifythefollowing:

• Site or area designations with boundaries (see below* for examples)• Site status (common land etc.)• Planninghistory• Landuseconstraints,includingcovenants,easements,heightrestriction

zones, aquifer protection zones, safeguarding areas and areas liable to flooding.

The PlanningAuthority may require an assessment of the Environmental Impact ofproposalsformajorprojectsinaccordancewithcurrentlegislation.

* Site or area designations: International (eg Ramsar Sites, Special Protection Areas); National (eg National Park, Scheduled Ancient Monument, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Environmentally Sensitive Area, Registered Historic Parks and Gardens,Listed Building, Site of Special Scientific Interest); Regional/Local (eg Area of Special LandscapeQuality,TreePreservationOrder,HeritageArea,HeritageSite,LocalNatureReserve); Non-statutory (eg Area of Archaeological Potential)

Useful sources of information include: Local Planning Authority, “The HampshireLandscape” by Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Records Office,Winchester, (tel: 01962846145).Aerialphotographs,backgroundpaperstolocalplans,localamenity,wildlifeandhistorygroupsandsocieties.ModelLandscapeConditionsfordevelopmentcontrol,publishedbyHLGLG.


Hampshire Landscape Character Areas Aug 2000

HampshireLandscapeCharacterAreasAugust2000

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS


SPECIFICSUBMISSIONREQUIREMENTS

• SiteSurvey• SiteAnalysis

• LandscapeDesignProposals

• DetailedPlantingProposal

•LandscapeStructuresandSurfaces

All drawings including standard details should address the context (show relationshiptosurroundings).Thusallexamplesofplansinthisguideareindicative.

GENERALSUBMISSIONREQUIREMENTS

• Theapplicantmustpresentallnecessaryinformationinaclearandunderstandableform.Someauthoritiesmayacceptdigitalsubmissions.

• Ensureallplansareaccuratetoanappropriatemetricscaleclearlymarkedoneachplanwithlineargraphictoallowforcopiedreductionsandnorthpoint.

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Serviceinformation,sightlines,levelsandallrelevantconstraintsandsitelayoutdetailsshouldnormallybepresentedonthesameplanasthelandscapeproposals (or alternatively, where this is not possible, on separate cross-referencedplans.)Ifplansareunclear,ortheinformationambiguous,delaysarelikelywhilstclarification is sought.

Photo Survey of Existing Site (Proposed For Development)

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SITE SURVEY

Survey,constraintsandanalysisshouldinformthedesignofthedevelopment.Relevantdetailsmayberequiredtoaccompanythesubmissionand/oraspartofarequiredDesignStatement, or to assist pre-application discussions. For all applications (including minor ones) an existing site survey with sufficient information to assess the impact of the development proposalsonthesiteanditssurroundingswillberequired.

SITESURVEY

Thefollowinglistisnotintendedtobeexhaustive,butphysicalcharacteristicsofthesiteanditssettingtoberecordedmayinclude:

• Site location (on Ordnance Survey base) and north point• Summaryofsitecharacteristics• Geologyandsoils• Contours,levelsanddrainage• Naturalfeaturesandvegetation,includingArboricultural

Impact Statement and/or measured tree survey (to BS 5837 2005showingspecies,condition,height,girth,canopyspread)includingaffectedtreesonneighbouringland

• Wildlifehabitatsandexistingecologicalfunctionwithinsiteandcontext

• Climate/Microclimate

• Land use (on site and adjacent sites)

• Historical,archaeologicalandlocallydistinctivefeatures

• Viewsintoandoutofthesite

• Existing services (above and below ground)

• Site boundaries (location, type)

• Open water features (eg ponds, streams, ditches)

• RightsofWayonornearthesite

TreeConditionSurvey

ContourSurvey


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CONSTRAINTS

IndicativeExample:

• PhasingandprogrammingLandscape Checklist for New Development

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SITE ANALYSIS

Interpretationofsurvey,togetherwithrelevantpublishedguidancetoprovideanunderstandingofsitefeatures,constraintsandopportunities: • LocalenvironmentandLocalPlancontext • SummaryofdevelopmentConstraints • Existinglandscapecharacter,tranquillityandlocal

distinctiveness;scale/impact/appropriatenessofdevelopmenttoitssetting

• Enclosure,screening,security,privacy • Soilfertility,pH,porosity,stabilityandground

contamination • Prominence,exposure,gradientsandcapacityfor

waterdisposal/retention • Areas/naturalfeaturesneedingprotection,and

vegetationworthyofretentionorremoval • Measurestoprotect,enhanceandmanage

appropriatehabitats • Areasofprotectionfortrees • Needforshelter/openaspect,sun/shade • Needforscreening,acousticmitigationmeasures,

compatibilitywithproposeduse • Interestandimportanceofsitehistory,requirements

forarcheologicalexcavation,research,protectionandinterpretation

• Visualimpactandthesafeguardingofsensitiveviewsandsettings

• Identifyserviceeasements,withopportunitiesforre-routing,orremoval;otherconstraintsondevelopment

• Status of routes (permissive, statutory), constraints of visibility/sightlines,needsofdisabledpersons

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ExtractFromSiteAnalysisPlan


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Thefollowinglistisindicative,notcomprehensive.Theapplicantshouldsubmitdrawings, written specifications and method statements identifying (as appropriate):

• Overalldesignconcept (for larger sites only; response to analysis shouldalsobeexplained/illustrated)

• Softlandscapeelements (areas of: woodland, shelterbelts, specimenplants,shrubs,groundcover,grass;native/ornamental;existingconditionandtreatmentofretainedvegetation)

• Areaandtypeofhardsurfacesincludingaccessandsitecirculation

(urban plazas, playing surfaces, street furniture,roads,footpaths,cycleways,bridleways,includinglinkstoadjoiningland)

• Buildingsandrelationshiptoexternalspace

(doors, ground floor windows fronting ontoshrubbeds,roofheightsabovegroundlevelofbuildingsmayberequired;compatibilityofbuildingfoundationswithplanting)

• Use/functionofdifferentareas (for example play provision, private amenityandpublicopenspace)

• Contoursandlevels (existing, proposed, areas of cut and fill, identifyanysurplus,spoilfordisposal)

• Services–aboveandbelowground

(existing, proposed, including zones ofrestrictionimposedbystatutoryundertakersaffectingplanting,landuseandmanholes)

• Landdrainage (existing, proposed; streams, ponds, ditches,waterfeatures)

• Phasingandprogramming (of implementation, inc. storage and plant)• Boundarytreatment (long-term design intentions, Section 106

Agreement,public/privateresponsibilities)

IndicativeLandscapeConceptPlan

LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSALS


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LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROPOSALS


Amasterplanillustratingtherelationshipsofallelementsandcontextdrawnat1:200scale

Aconstructiondrawingdrawnat1:100scale

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DETAILED PLANTING PROPOSALS

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IdentifyanyechoesinplantingdesignfromspeciesinsurroundingareaAplanshowingLatinnames,plantdensities,numbers,locations,species,variety, form, size (height, spread, girth, pot size)

• Topsoil/planting medium (depth and specification and finished level adjacent pavingetc)

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Planting specification (eg ‘NBS Landscape’)includingsitepreparation,waterpoints/irrigationandplantestablishmentmaintenance,mulch(depth and specification) and supports for trees/shrubs/climbersDoors,windowsfrontingontoshrubbeds,cellars,overhangingeaves,balconiesand fire escapes and relationships to externalroutes

• Protectionofexistingandproposedplanting (temporary/permanent – to new andexistingfeaturesorplanting)

• Grass/seeded areas (mowing edges, seed mixes)

• Remedial Surgery (to existing trees, hedges,shrubs)

• ServiceLines

• Protectionofexistingandproposedplanting (temporary/permanent – to newandexistingfeaturesorplanting)

• Grass/seeded areas (mowing edges, seedmixes)

• Remedial Surgery (to existing trees, hedges,shrubs)

• Asrequired,provideevidencetoshowimportedsubsoil/topsoilisfreefromcontamination (including from pernicious weeds)


TypicalPlantingPlanExtract(reduced)

PlantSchedule

Shrubs:Species Stock Size Density/m2 Quantity Container

Size (min)Euonymus ‘Silver Queen’ 20-30cm 6/m2 16 3L

Festucaglauca 20-30cm 4/m2 32 2LHamamelisjaponica 50-100cm AS 1 10LMagnoliastellata 40-60cm AS 1 3LRosmarinusMissJessopsUpright’

30-40cm 4/m2 27 2L

Senecio ‘Sunshine’ 30-40cm 3/m2 6 2LVibernumdavidii 20-30cm 5/m2 16 3L

Trees:SpeciesPrunus Avium ‘Plena’ 14-16cm

ExtraHeavyStandard

AS 3 RB

Stock sizes and densities must be determined on a site specific basis

TypicalPlantingSchedule

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Alldetailsnecessarytoconstructthefollowingelements;

• Walls,fences,gates,rails• Surfaces (soft, hard, step, ramps,

drainagefalls)• Play equipment (liaison with relevant

authorityisessential)• Seating,litterbins,bollards,cycle

parking,lighting,signing,telephonekiosks,postboxes,busstopsandotherstreetfurniture

• Construction details and specification withanyuseoflocalbuildingtechniques/materialshighlightedandsafetyanddesignstandardsadheredto identified

• Relationshiptobuildingformandmaterials

• Services (above and below ground, existingandproposed),routing(depth, height, type, markers)

• Substations,junctionboxes,orsimilarstructures

• Structuresforbuildingservices–ventilationoutlets,inlets,cooler,binandrefusestores

• Public Art (liason with relevant local authority officer is essential)


WallConstructionSectionScale1:20

LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES AND SURFACES

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MANAGEMENT PLAN

Ongoingmaintenanceandmanagementofanyschemeisessentialtoensureitslongtermcontributiontotheenvironment.AManagementPlansetsout,graphicallyand/orinwriting,theoverallfunctionalandaestheticobjectivesofalandscapeschemeandthestepsthatwillbetakenafterimplementationtoensurethattheschemebecomessuccessfullyestablishedandreachesmaturity.

Particularcaremustbetakenduringtheinitialestablishmentperiodfornewplantingandretainedvegetation,typically5years or as otherwise specified. A Management Plan may typicallyberequiredasaConditionattachedtoaplanningpermissionorunderas106legalagreement.Itwillbeofparticularimportanceforareasofnewpublicopenspace,communalexternalareastobemanagedbythirdparties,andsensitivesitessuchashistoriclandscapes.TheManagementPlanshouldaddressamongstotherissues

• Designconceptandobjectivesforallpartsofthesite• Mechanisms (legal and other) to ensure effective long term

management• Landownershipsandboundaryresponsibilities• Identification of management agency (or agencies)• Arrangementsforqualitycontrol,monitoring,inspectionand

handover• Maintenance regimes (frequency and types of operation for

hardandsoftlandscapeareasincludinggrass,ornamentalplanting,naturalisticplanting,woodland,watercourses,pavingandstructures)

IndicativeHeightofNativePlantingafter5-7years

DeadwoodingaWoodlandHabitat FittingaTreeWateringSystem

Landscape Checklist for New Development March2005

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PreparedjointlybyandfortheplanningauthoritiesinHampshirein2007.

GraphicdesignbyHylandEdgarDriverLandscapeArchitects.Allimagessupplied by Hyland Edgar Driver with the exception of Page 4 + 7 (supplied by HampshireCountyCouncil,SouthamptonCityCouncilandEastleighBoroughCouncil) and pages 10 + 12 (supplied by The Landscape Practice.)

CONTACTS

-HLGLGHampshireLocalGovernmentLandscapeGroupwww.hiow.gov.uk/offnet/hlg/hlgind.htm

-LITheLandscapeInstitute www.landscapeinstitute.org

-LISWTheLandscapeInstituteSouthWestBranch www.lisw.org.uk

CREDITS


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