BY HLN ARCHITECTS JULY 2017 FOR CHILTERN HILLS GOLF CLUBHOUSE PROPOSED RESIDENTAL DEVELOPMENT 70A-80A CHARLES STREET, MILFORD HAVEN FOR PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL BY HLN ARCHITECTS OCTOBER 2019 DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT DRAFT 1. INTRODUCTION 2. SITE AND CONTEXT 2.1. SITE LOCATION 2.2. THE SITE 2.3. SURROUNDING AREA 3.CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES 4. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.1. CHARACTER-PLACEMAKING AND APPEARANCE 5.2. USE 5.3 LAYOUT 5.4. AMOUNT 5.5. ACCESS AND MOVEMENT 5.6. ENVIROMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 5.6.1. LANDSCAPE / HABITAT 5.6.2. ENERGY AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY 5.6.3. WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 5.7. COMMUNITY SAFETY 6. PLANNING HISTORY CONTENT: 0. INTRODUCTION This Design and Access Statement (DAS) has been prepared by HLN Architects on behalf of Pembrokeshire County Council (the Applicant) to support a full planning application for the redevelopment of land at 70A-80A Charles Street, Milford Haven – the Site. The proposal is for a mixed-use development comprising residential flats for the elderly laid out over three storeys, a small local office space at street level for use by the Applicant, car parking beneath the building at lower ground floor level and community space for the benefit of the residents in the form of a roof terrace with views over the marina and haven to the south. The DAS sets out the design principles for the proposed development and explains the access measures incorporated for the movement of people within and around the site. The DAS also discusses the sustainability and regeneration benefits which the development would deliver and sets out how the design proposals address community safety. The DAS has been prepared in accordance with the guidance set out in Welsh Government document “Design and Access Statements in Wales. Why, What and How” and with reference to CABE document “Design and Access Statements, how to write, read and use them”. The content of the DAS is in proportion with the complexity and scale of the proposed development, including all necessary and relevant information and avoiding inclusion of unnecessary information which does not have relevance to the proposals. The DAS should be read in conjunction with information provided in the planning application forms and other supporting drawings and documents submitted with the planning application. Figure 1: 3D View looking east along Charles Street 2. SITE AND CONTEXT 2.1. SITE LOCATION The Site is located midway along Charles Street at the heart of Milford Haven’s town centre, accessed from Great North Road (A4076) to the east and Dartmouth Street to the west. Running parallel with Charles Street to the south is Hamilton Terrace which also connects with Great North Road as an extension of the A4076 and which forms the primary route connecting Milford Haven with Haverfordwest to the north. Charles Street and Hamilton Terrace are linked by a number of connecting roads along their length. The Site is located at the southern side of Charles Street, with its frontage directly onto the street. The Site is also accessible to the rear via Barlow Street, which is a spur off Hamilton Terrace and forms a dead end at the rear of the Site for vehicles, whilst a pedestrian route continues to the east of the Site to connect with Charles Street. Further to the south of the Site and at a lower level is Milford Marina and Milford Haven beyond. To the immediate north and east of the site rising up the hillside are residential streets of traditional terraced housing, whilst to the west and at a lower level is Havens Head Retail Park. It should be noted that the Site lies just outside and to the north of Milford Haven Conservation Area, which mostly includes the marina area and the buildings around which face onto the marina. N Figure 2: Arial Image of the site. Courtesy of Bing Maps 2. SITE AND CONTEXT 2.2 THE SITE The Site is vacant for development but was previously occupied by a ‘L’ shaped mixed-use two storey building which extended across the full width of the site and most of its depth, leaving a small service yard area at basement level. The building’s frontage to Charles Street extended to a height of approximately ridge level to the pitched roofs of the adjacent buildings. The building had provided six retail units facing onto Charles Street with their entrances recessed behind a colonnaded frontage. Service access to the retail units was provided at basement level from Barlow Street. Above the retail units were four residential flats with access from the rear. The building was connected to and shared a party wall with 70 Charles Street to the western boundary of the Site. To the eastern boundary the building was separated from 80 Charles Street by a pedestrian route dropping down to Barlow Street and by the access to the first floor flats. The building was demolished in September 2018 and the Site has been mostly cleared and hoarded pending development. Demolition exposed the basement retaining wall along the Charles Street frontage and masonry arisings from the demolitions have been banked against the retaining wall to provide additional temporary support. Figure 4: Existing Building _Ground Floor Layout Figure 3: Existing Building _Site Figure 5,6,7: Photos of the Existing Building 2.2 THE SITE (CONTINUED) The site is generally rectangular in shape and has an area of 0.08773 acre (867.73m²). There is a notable difference of levels between Charles Street and Barlow Street, which has been confirmed by a 3D survey provided by JR Land Survey Ltd to be in the order of 5.6m. As will be noted later, the topography of the Site and surrounding area has played a very important role in how this Site has been developed and how the Site will need to be developed in the future. The northern boundary of the Site faces onto Charles Street, with a terrace of three and four storey buildings opposite comprising tall commercial- height retail units on ground floor facing the public realm and residential use above. The heights of buildings along this part of Charles Street are seen to change constantly between individual properties, with roof eaves positions regularly stepping up and down and fenestration zones varying from one building to the next. Public car parking lay-bys are provided along the street and the Site benefits from the presence of attractive mature trees within wide pavement zones (Figure 9 and 10). The southern boundary of the Site overlooks the rear of the three storey terraced properties along Hamilton Terrace, which comprise a mix of residential, commercial and leisure uses (Figure 11). Access to the southern boundary of the Site is granted from Hamilton Terrace Road via Barlow Street as noted earlier (Figure 12). The western boundary of the Site runs along the party wall of 70 Charles Street (to which the original building was previously connected), a three storey building with two floors above and one floor below Charles Street’s pavement level. The rear annex of the building steps back 1.5m from the boundary, with two basement and one first floor windows looking over the site (Figure 13). The eastern boundary of the site faces 80 Charles Street, again having two floors facing onto Charles Street and a basement level below. 80 Charles Street is separated from the Site boundary by a distance of approximately 1.5m, across the aforementioned steeply rising footpath which connects Barlow Street with Charles Street. This property has a number of windows to all floor levels of its side elevation which overlook the Site (Figure 14 and 15) Figure 8: Site Boundery Plan N Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 13 Figure 12 Figure 11 2. SITE AND CONTEXT 2. SITE AND CONTEXT 2.3. SURROUNDING AREA The town of Milford Haven is built on a hillside which slopes steadily down towards the haven and indeed falls steeply from Hamilton Terrace down to the marina. The topography of the area surrounding the Site slopes gently from east to west and sharply from north to south. The sharp change in levels north to south across the Site has previously been resolved with the inclusion of a basement to the building which had occupied the Site and basement spaces seems to be included to most other adjacent buildings to this side of Charles Street. The topography of the area has therefore played a very important role in how the Site and the town centre has been developed and how the Site will need to be developed in the future. Charles Street is the traditional retail high street of Milford Haven, with a variety of shops, cafes, pharmacy, post office and banks all within a short walking distance from the Site (Figure 16). In terms of facilities around the site, in addition, the following are also noted; To the north the Robert Street Surgery is within 0.3 miles. To the north west, the Milford Haven central railway station is located within 0.5 miles. from the site. The Site is well connected to the local bus routes and road transport network all fully accessible from the Site (Figure 16). The Site is served by the bus lines N300, N302, N356 with stops at Market Square, Charles Street, providing connection to: • Bus N300, Milford Haven - Milford Haven via Hakin • Bus N302, Withybush Hospital - Hubberston via Haverfordwest, Johnston, Steynton, Milford Haven • Bus N356, Milford Haven-Monkton via Pembroke Dock Figure 16: Site Map showing the local amenities and transport network links. Courtesy of Google Maps N The site is also served by the bus lines N315 and N400 with stops within 0.3miles at Lord Nelson and Milford Town Hall, Hamilton Terrace, providing connection to: • N315 - Haverfordwest - Marloes via Milford Haven • N400 - Marloes - St David`s `Puffin Shuttle` via Newgale Travelling from the east to west along Charles Street, the character of the street is seen to change at the street’s junction with Francis Street. To the east the character of the street is residential (Figure 17) whilst from the above noted road junction the character changes to being mostly retail and commercial at street level with residential use to the upper floors of many of these buildings. The Site is located within the area defined for secondary retail frontage within Pembrokeshire’s Adopted Local Development Plan, with primary retail frontage to the west (Figure 18). Figure 17: View of two storey residential buildings along Charles Street Figure 18: View of mixed use buildings along Charles Street Figure 25: View facing the Hamilton Terrace’s Viewpoint. Courtesy of Google Maps. Figure 26: View of Hamilton Terrace pedestrian walkway overlooking Marina and Haven. Courtesy of Google Maps. Figure 19: View looking west along Charles Street with 2,5 brick storey buildings to the right. Figure 21: View looking east along Charles Street showing the use of dormers and bay windows. 2. SITE AND CONTEXT 2.3. SURROUNDING AREA (CONTINUED) It is immediately noticeable that almost all roofs to buildings along Charles Street are finished with slate. Walls are seen to be finished with a variety of coloured smooth and textured renders some with dressings around openings, plinths or eaves detailing again formed with render. Facing brickwork, mostly red tones, is also seen to a number of buildings along the street, along with less frequently used coursed stonework. Slate hanging is also seen to a number of buildings to panels between other materials or to projecting oriel windows at first floor level ( Figure 19,20). The use of the roof space as residential space is characteristic of Charles Street, providing an extra floor level to these properties. Distinctive elements of the vernacular and traditional architecture such as dormer and bay windows can be seen regularly along the length of the street ( Figure 21). Beyond Charles Street, the surrounding area to the north and east is predominantly residential and mostly two storey traditional terraced housing with traditional pitch roofs, although some later insertions into the streets can be seen, often with flat roofs and for different use. Houses are generally constructed with rendered stone walls and slate roofs over ( Figure 23). To the south is the marina with its blocks of red brick faced buildings reminiscent of warehousing which is common to traditional waterfront locations. Roofs are of slate sitting behind raised parapet walls enclosing the roof. Again retail or commercial uses occupy ground floors with residential accommodation above. The buildings, along with the sail and motor boats and yachts across the marina and within the adjacent boat yard, combine to create a pleasant environment to be within and to look upon ( Figure 23 and 24). The Site benefits from being in very close proximity to the public green space and viewpoint on Hamilton Terrace which provides wonderful views over the marina and haven. ( Figure 25,26). Figure 20: View looking east the two storey slate and stone buildings along Charles Street. Figure 22: View of rear of the four storey building from Robert Street. Figure 24: View of Milford Marina - Port Figure 23: View of the mixed use red brick buildings along the marina. 3. CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES The Site Constraints and Opportunities diagram alongside shows the Site and surrounding area to illustrate both the constraints and opportunities of this location which have influenced our design proposals. KEY CONSTRAINTS ON THE SITE ARE: • Being within the town centre and fronting onto a busy high street. • Having buildings and property all around at various proximities – the buildings each side being an important consideration. • The pedestrian route between the site and 80 Charles Street. • The topography of the Site and its surroundings – a significant change in ground levels between Charles Street and the lowest level of the Site; the pavement to the Site frontage gently sloping east to west. • The scale of the existing buildings along Charles Street. KEY OPPORTUNITIES ON THE SITE ARE: • Being within the town centre and fronting onto a busy high street – placing residential development for elderly use within a highly sustainable location with good facilities all around. • Re-use and regeneration of an important Site within the town centre. • Close connections with public transport. • Introducing a new commercial use into the town centre in the form of a local office for the Applicant which will contribute positively to the town centre. • Views from the rear of the Site over Milford Marina and the haven beyond. • Space for basement car parking which is hidden away from general view. Constraints and Opportunities Diagram N 4. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The initial project design brief was taken from the Applicant in January 2017 for a mix of one bedroom and two bedroom flats which were compliant with Welsh Government Development Quality Requirements and Lifetime Homes standards. A Stage 2 feasibility design study was then carried out and four design options were presented to the Applicant for consideration and discussion. Feedback at this stage resulted in a number of revisions being made to the project design brief and two further design options being presented in June 2017 to respond to the revised brief and to develop upon the ideas contained within the earlier feasibility proposals. Progress with the project temporarily stalled in July 2017 and was resurrected in September 2018, although during this time the Applicant proceeded with the demolition of the building which had occupied the Site. The design proposals and the design brief were revisited at this stage and some further revisions were made, including confirmation of the intended use for the flats being for the elderly (this introduced a number of specific requirements including the need for the design to respond to age related issues such as dementia related disability, mobility of the residents, including mobility scooter storage) and the introduction of small office space for the Applicant. Option seven design proposals were developed and it was at this point that a safe roof top terrace for the use of the residents was introduced into the proposals – to respond to the needs of the proposed user group and there being very limited space at ground level for resident outdoor communal and amenity space. The design was agreed with the Applicant in January 2019 ( Figure 27). A Pre-App enquiry was submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Authority in February 2019 and the Authority’s response was received early July 2019. The response provided very helpful advice and was supportive of the proposals in principle. The response was considered with the client along with a review of the design brief and the design proposals and this resulted in a number of minor adjustments to the brief and design proposals. Stage 3 concept design proposals were subsequently presented to the Applicant in September 2019. The design proposals were very well received and subsequently a meeting was held with Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Authority in early October 2019. The design proposals were again well received and the Applicant confirmed that the Pre-App Consultation process would progress from mid-October 2019. Figure 27B: 3D View facing the proposed green roof terrace. Figure 27A: Option 7 as issued for Pre-App In February 2019. 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.1 CHARACTER - PLACEMAKING AND APPEARANCE: The design proposals aim to place a new building within Charles Street which respects the existing character of the street in terms of form, scale and materials, but which is also delivers a building which is immediately recognizable within the street through its design quality and the sense of place it creates. The design proposals respond to the traditional forms, scale and massing of the adjacent buildings (such as a pitched roof facing the high street, projecting bay or oriel windows above ground floor level) and by selecting materials from the pallet of materials which can already be found in the street (including slate and brick). By using these features and materials in a contemporary way our design will deliver a building which is individual but which also fits comfortably into the street. The design additionally responds to potential needs of the future residents of the building (some of whom may at some point suffer with dementia related disability) by creating a place within the street which they can easily recognize as their home. To achieve this identity we propose the use of the natural slate to the building’s pitched roof and a natural slate rainscreen to all of the building’s facades to create a homogeneous and unifying envelope. The design optimises density of development within the Site, whilst respecting the height and massing of other buildings along Charles Street by building to three storeys in height. Existing buildings surrounding the Site vary in height, being two, three and four storeys high. The design integrates the proposed building into the high street in a way which acknowledges the character of the existing street, placing commercial use to the front of the building at high street level and placing residential use behind and (mostly) above the commercial element of the proposals. The office space has tall and expansive fenestration to the whole of its frontage to reflect the existing shopfronts to the other retail and commercial buildings found in this part of Charles Street and to identify this part of the building as being different to the residential use above. The glass frontage will additionally help to create a strong connection with the high street and so make the staff working within the office feel part of the town centre. The entrance into the office space is positioned adjacent to the entrance into the flats to work logically with existing street levels and to centralize the points of access into the building. PRECEDENTS: Figure 28: 3D View of proposed building entrance with office area to the left. 5.1 CHARACTER - PLACEMAKING AND APPEARANCE (CONTINUED): A natural slate rainscreen cladding system is proposed to the mass of the building envelope for its proven performance qualities as well as its aesthetic qualities and connection with the locality. Slate has excellent durability, low water absortion, excellent colour preservation properties and low maintenance requirements. To the Charles Street elevation an element of red facing brickwork is included at ground floor level to the western side where the mobility scooter storage room is located behind. This introduces some variety to this façade and distinguishes this part of the building as being different to the glazed office space at the same level and the slate-clad flats above. Red brickwork is also proposed to the raised landscaping to the Charles Street façade, to new boundary walls and to walls within the basement car park area. Again, red brick is characteristic of the locality and Charles Street in particular. A dark grey coloured aluminium canopy further increases the identity and legibility of the building entrances and office space. As noted previously, the proposal aims to maximize the amount of natural light into the building for the benefit and well-being of the residents. This is achieved with the use of contemporary style bay or projecting windows and curtain walls inspired by surrounding buildings. Windows will have dark grey window frames to match the colour of the slate. 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL Figure 29: 3D View of the brick wall retaining wall with service entrance to the left at lower ground floor level. Figure 30: 3D View showing the use of natural slate and red brick . EXAMPLES: 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.1 CHARACTER - PLACEMAKING AND APPEARANCE (CONTINUED): PALLET OF MATERIAL: BUILDING RED BRICK NATURAL BLUE / GREY SLATE FOR ROOF AND FAÇADE DARK GERY COLOUR ALUMINIUM WINDOWS FRAME, CANOPY FINISH AND RAIN WATER GOODS Figure 31, 32,33: “CUPACLAD” Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding System 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.2. USE: As mentioned earlier in the DAS, the proposals are for a mixed-use building comprising 15 flats for elderly use together with related indoor and outdoor communal and amenity facilities, a small local office space for Pembrokeshire County Council and basement car parking. The design for the residential elements of the building, in addition to complying with Welsh Government Development Quality Requirements and Lifetime Homes standards, is also required to follow good practice guidance for dementia friendly design and sight loss. The building will enable residents to continue to live independently, receiving support as and when needed, in a centralized location within the town centre of Milford Haven, with good access to all of the facilities the town centre offers. Placing residential use in the town centre will be advantageous for the town centre itself in terms of fifteen more households being established who will add to spending within the town and in terms of convenience for the residents who will have the town centre facilities on their doorstep. The office element of the building will provide town centre accommodation for eight Pembrokeshire County Council staff, together with an interview room for meeting with members of the public and a meeting room for internal meetings along with kitchenette and lavatory facilities. The inclusion of a commercial use within these proposals will contribute positively to vitality of the high street and town centre, both in terms of the people who work in the office and those who visit the office and link their visits with other activity and spending in the town centre. The Applicant has advised that “Office space is required for the location of the Housing Service within the new development, this is in response to the closure of their current office location and the political desire to have the team located in the centre of the town of Milford Haven. This ties in with regeneration of the town creating footfall in the town centre.” Figure 34B: 3D View of proposed building entrance with office area to the left. Figure 34A: Proposed North Elevation. 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.3. LAYOUT: In developing the design proposals for the site, the following key points were considered: • SITE ARRANGEMENT AND TOPOGRAPHY These two factors are clearly an important consideration for any site but have a significant influence in relation to this particular Site. The rectangular shape of the Site and its relationship with Charles Street (and its character) and other surrounding buildings are the first influences and these are expanded upon below. The topography of this particular Site is equally influential and has defined the need for part of the building to be below ground in relation to Charles Street. Again this is explained in more detail below (Figure 35). • COMMUNITY AND CONNECTIVITY Being elderly, the residents of the flats are likely to spend more time inside their flats than would be case for younger, working residents. It is therefore considered important to create internal and external space where residents can meet to socialize and to provide good connection with the outside from within the flats. Windows are generous in size to provide good views out the living rooms over the marina and haven or over the high street. Communal spaces are arranged to benefit from the views over the marina and haven (Figure 35). • IMPORTANCE OF NATURAL LIGHT Everyone benefits from good daylighting within their homes and within the buildings they work. Older people especially benefit from good daylighting in their homes. Good daylighting has been proven to helps to avoid confusion, disorientation, to reduce the risk of falls and help with relaxation and avoid anxiety and even aggressive behavior. The proposal aims to maximize the amount of natural light into the building through the use of generous (bay) windows for the flats themselves and curtain walling to staircase, communal and circulation areas (Figure 36). • OVERLOOKING The proposed building is set back 1.5m from its western and eastern boundaries to place the building away from its neighbouring buildings and to provide space for construction and future maintenance. The building is thereby set back further from both 70 Charles Street and 80 Charles Street than the building previously occupying the Site and so over-shadowing of these properties at certain times of the day will be no worse than was previously the case. Both side elevations are almost solid in appearance with glazing included only to corridors to provide daylight into these spaces (no windows to flats) and to avoid overlooking. (Figure 37). The proposed southern elevation is set back 6.5m from the Site’s rear boundary to create a clear separation with the properties to the south and to be able to provide some green space to the rear of the Site. The building previously occupying the site extended to the full depth of the Site to approximately 30% of its width (to the west), leaving space for a delivery yard alongside. Being to the north of the buildings on Hamilton Terrace and set at a much higher level due to existing topography, south facing windows to the flats will look out over the roofs of the buildings along Hamilton Terrace and not into these properties. (Figure 36). • PROVISION OF CAR PARKING SPACE Pembrokeshire County Council propose to allocate on site car parking for key staff and visiting carer use. With the flats being designated for elderly use, the level of car ownership is extremely small. Also the Site is in close proximity to good public transport links, both train and bus. As a consequence of the free bus pass provided by Welsh Government to persons over the age of 60, the bus service is heavily used by the elderly, removing their need for car ownership. The availability of on street parking on Charles Street and Hamilton Terrace also provides excellent short term parking facilities for visitors to the flats or the office. (Figure 38,39,40). Figure 35: 3D View of the proposed rear elevation. Figure 36: First and Second Floor Plan Figure 37: West and East Elevations Figure 38 Figure 39: Hamilton Terrace Figure 40: Charles Street Figure 38: Basement Car Park • DESIGN AND LOCAL CONTEXT The traditional slate pitched roof design of the proposed building reflects the character of the surrounding area where pitched roofs of varying pitch are seen to frequently step up and down in level against their neighbours due to the use of differing storey heights and the differing number of storeys. The design of the proposed building therefore follows the existing rhythm of roof and façade to the street. The use of the bay or oriel window is inspired by the surrounding buildings, adding interest and relief to the front and rear elevations while maximizing natural light into the flats. (Figure 41,42) 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.3. LAYOUT (CONTINUED): • RELATIONSHIP WITH NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES As mentioned earlier, the presence of retail and commercial at ground floor level is strong to this part of in Charles Street. The office space which forms part of these proposals is therefore similarly located at ground floor level with direct access to and from Charles Street to encourage interaction with the public realm in front of the building. The inclusion of a large expanse of glazing to the office frontage reflects arrangements to the adjacent buildings and adds to the strong connection with the street. However, unlike the rest of the buildings in the street, the proposed building is set back 1m on ground floor at Charles Street, creating a semi private buffer space from a busy street by adding soft landscaping within brick faced raised planting beds to add green space to the front of the building. This arrangement establishes a strong relationship between the building and the street whilst providing a degree of separation for staff working in the office. The whole improves the character of the street. An important architectural feature to the front elevation is the inclusion of a cantilevered canopy which offers shelter and helps define the entrance and office space. (Figure 43).. Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43: 3D View looking west along Charles Street DB32 Private Car 33.31 m² PLANT ROOM 28.89 m² STAIRCORE 30.84 m² BINS 18.10 m² CYCLING RAKS RISER 502.40 m² CAR PARKING 39.51 m² CLOTHES DRYING AREA 1 : 100 Lower Ground Floor Plan 1 Proposed Lower Ground Floor Plan N 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.3. LAYOUT (CONTINUED): Consideration of these important factors and influences has led to the development of the following building arrangement and layout. LOWER GROUND FLOOR: ACCESSED VIA BARLOW STREET Due to the poor outlook of the lower ground floor, no flats are proposed at this level. This area is to be utilized exclusively for undercroft car parking and cycle parking, outdoor clothing drying area, dedicated bin storeroom and plant room. A lift and stair core connects with the upper floors of the building. Good natural ventilation is made possible across the car parking through its open perimeter to three sides. Tree planting and soft landscaping to the southern edge of the property will enhance the outlook and views into the Site. 44.29 m² SCOOTER STORE 3.19 m² CLEANERS 56.18 m² STAIRCORE GF RISER 10.07 m² INTERVIEW ROOM 7.95 m² WAITING AREA 65.14 m² OFFICE AREA 11.25 m² MEETING ROOM 3.30 m² WC 28.38 m² COMMUNAL AREA GF 4.97 m² KITCHEN 2 BED APARTMENT 66.2 m2 1 BED APARTMENT 51.1 m2 1 BED APARTMENT 51.1 m2 Ground Floor Plan 2 Proposed Ground Floor Plan N GROUND FLOOR: ACCESSED VIA CHARLES STREET The ground floor comprises three residential flats, the Applicant’s local office space and mobility scooter storage serving the flats. Separate entrance doors are provided into the flats and into the office space, both off Charles Street and adjacent to one another. Both are covered by a canopy which extends across the office area to the east. The office is located to the northeast corner of the proposed building layout with the mobility scooter store and a cleaner’s cupboard also being located to this side of the building layout. The three flats are then located to the south facing (rear) side of the building layout with an indoor communal space along the axis of the main entrance and staircore, allowing views through the building from Charles Street towards the haven. 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.3. LAYOUT (CONTINUED): 2 BED APARTMENT 66.2 m2 1 BED APARTMENT 51.1 m2 1 BED APARTMENT 51.1 m2 1 BED APARTMENT 51.1 m2 1 BED APARTMENT 51.1 m2 1 BED APARTMENT 51.1 m2 56.84 m² STAIRCORE FF 28.38 m² COMMUNAL AREA FF RISER First & Second Floor Plan Proposed First and Second Floor Plan N 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.3. LAYOUT (CONTINUED): FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR: The first and second floor levels are devoted to residential use with 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments and indoors communal area on each level. A total of six flats is provided to each floor – comprising five 1 bedroom flats and one 2 bedroom flat. Again an indoor communal space along the axis of the main entrance and staircore is provided at each floor level to provide space for residents to meet socially and outside the confines of their flats. 3800 2200 3400 6900 3800 1600 1300 1150 730 2380 4400 2000 3580 1800 26.16 m² Living/Kitchen/Dining Room 1.50 m² Store 0.95 m² Airing 8.36 m² 1B-1P Bedroom 14.12 m² 1B-2P Bedroom 4.54 m² Bathroom 7.83 m² Hall 1700 1500 23.13 m² Living/Kitchen/Dining Room 5.66 m² Hall 0.88 m² Store 0.54 m² Airing 4.54 m² Bathroom 14.12 m² 1B-2P Bedroom 3900 3400 4400 2380 3000 2700 980 900 550 1400 1700 3800 2000 2480 HLN Architects Ltd HLN Architects Ltd HLN Architects Ltd Client Project Drawing Title Job Number Scale Status Date Drawn By Checked By Drawing Number Rev. A1 50mm Contact HLN regarding terms & conditions,copyrights, original sheet size 0mm Notes: Status Drawing Code 1 : 25 PF RK Residential Development FEASIBILITY 101564 1005 16/09/19 FLAT LAYOUTS -HLN-BP-00-DR-A- 70A-80A Charles Street, Milford Haven. PL PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 1 : 25 2Bed Apartment 1 1 : 25 1Bed Apartment 2 Revision Schedule Revisio n Number Date By CH K Revision Description Area: 66.5 Sqm Area: 51.1 Sqm Proposed 2Bed-3People Flat Layout: 66 m2 Proposed 1Bed-2People Flat Layout: 51 m2 5. DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.3. LAYOUT (CONTINUED):