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Bulmershe redevelopment
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Redevelopment of Bulmershe
The University of Reading is promoting development at its Bulmershe campus. The proposals are for the demolition of most of the existing buildings on the site, which would be replaced with a variety of housing. Six of the existing residence halls, built in the 1990s, would be converted into a mixture of one, two and three bedroom apartments. Also built on the site would be a residential care home and a convenience store. The playing fields will be retained and improved for University and community sports use. Full details of our plans are provided on a separate display board.
The team
The University of Reading has employed a team of professional consultants to work on the different parts of the proposal. These include:
• Savills(planningandlandscape)
• ScottBrownrigg(architects)
•Blandy&Blandy(planninglawyers)
• RPS(planninganddevelopmentconsultants)
• Forbes-LairdArboriculturalConsultancy(trees)
• EcologicalPlanningandResearch(ecology)
• RiderLevettBucknall(costing)
• MPC(publicconsultations)
Welcome
Bulmershe redevelopment
What will happen to the existing University facilities?The University has decided to concentrate its activityonthreecampuses-GreenlandsatHenley,LondonRoadandWhiteknightsinReading.Itwill therefore be moving the existing teaching, research and accommodation at Bulmershe on to its other campuses. This is a more efficient use of its resources. The University intends to demolish all buildings on site except for six modern halls of residence built in the 1990s.
• Academic buildings-TheDepartmentofFilm,Theatre&TelevisionhasmovedtotheWhiteknightscampusandtheLondonRoadcampuswillbecomethenewhomefortheInstituteofEducation.TheSchoolofHealth&SocialCareisclosingthisyear.
•Halls of residence-Allofthehallsofresidenceare to close at the end of the 2011/12 academic year.Inrecentyears,therehasbeendecreasingdemand for students to live at Bulmershe, as it is thoughttobetoofarfromthemainWhiteknightscampus.WiththemoveofacademicdepartmentstoWhiteknightsandLondonRoad,therewillbelittle demand for students to remain on Bulmershe after September 2012. Six of the 13 halls of
residence buildings will be kept and converted into apartments.
•Bulmershe Library-Thelibraryisscheduledto close this summer and its resources moved to Whiteknights.
•Sports Hall-TheindoorsportsfacilitiesatBulmershe are to be amalgamated with SportsPark, theUniversity’smulti-millionpoundfacilityonWhiteknights.
•Playing fields-Theplayingfieldswillberetainedprimarily for University sports use, but will also continue to be available as a community resource. There will be considerable investment in these fields with the intention there would be three football pitches, an american football pitch and a lacrosse field. A new pavilion, the subject of a separate planning application, would be built to service these pitches. The University intends for the local community to have a greater benefit from these facilities once the overall development has been completed.
•High Wood-Thewoodlandtothesouthofthesite will be unaffected by development and the permissive paths will remain in use. The woodland is not owned by the University and therefore does not form part of this scheme.
Six of the existing halls of residence buildings will be retained and converted into apartments
Bulmershe campus
Bulmershe redevelopment
The site and its historyThe University of Reading’s Bulmershe campus islocatedoffWoodlandsAvenuenearWoodley,athriving town of approximately 26,000 residents locatedbetweenReadingandWokingham.Itisatwenty minute walk from the University’s main Whiteknightscampus.
BulmersheCourt,originallycalledWoodleyHouse,was demolished in 1962 after having been used by theWarOfficeduringWorldWarII.
BerkshireCollegeofEducationopenedon-sitein1964, principally as a centre for Teacher Training. TheCollegeexpandedandbecameBulmersheCollegein1975.BulmersheCollegemergedwiththeUniversity of Reading in 1989.
As recently as 2008/09, Bulmershe campus had over2,000studentsenrolledoncourses,with250
staff also based on the campus. The University of Reading’sDepartmentofFilm,Theatre&Television(FTT),InstituteofEducationandSchoolofHealthandSocialCarewerealllocatedatBulmersheforall, or part of, the 2010/11 academic year. The final academic department to leave Bulmershe will be theInstituteofEducation,whichwillrelocatetotheLondonRoadcampusfromearly2012.Fromthat date the site will cease to have an academic function.
There are also 13 separate halls of residence buildings on Bulmershe campus, providing a totalof529studybedrooms.Anumberofthesebuildings are redundant, having reached the end of theirusablelives.Othercampusfacilitiesarealsoprovided on site, including laundry, a convenience store, sports hall and a library. There are approximately8.25hectaresofopenplayingfieldsthat will continue to be used by the University.
The site and its history
Bulmershe redevelopment
Planning policy contextBulmersheislocatedwithintheMajorDevelopmentLocationofWoodleyaccordingtotheWokinghamCoreStrategy.
CoreStrategypolicyCP17setsoutthatduringtheperiodApril2011-March2016,theCouncilwillseektodeliveranaverageof700houseseveryyear.
550ofthesenewhomeswillbedeliveredinMajorDevelopmentLocations,ofwhichWoodleyisone.
Inplanningterms,theBulmershesiteis‘brownfield’land,or‘previouslydevelopedland’.Itiswelllocated in relation to surrounding houses, shops andlocalfacilities.GovernmentPlanningPolicyconsiders such sites to be suitable for residential development.
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Planning policy
Bulmershe redevelopment
LandscapeThe proposed built area of the site is of a medium density and would relate well to existing developmentinWoodley.Theplayingfieldsontheeastern side of the site would be kept as formal open space.
TreesAtreesurveyhasbeenundertakenbyForbes-LairdArboriculturalConsultancy(FLAC),andthishasguidedmasterplandesign.Manytreesonthesiteare being kept, and this includes all of the trees whichFLACidentifiedasbeingofthehighest
The University’s playing fields on the eastern side of the site will be
kept as formal open space
High quality trees will be retained and form part of public open space
in the proposals
High quality trees will form part of the amenity space for residents
and the wider community to enjoy
Existing trees offer opportunity to create a range of character areas
quality and value. The trees form an important part of the design for the development.
FLAChasbeenactivelyinvolvedinthedesign,andis responsible for ensuring that the masterplan has included the most important trees for retention. FLAChasprovidedadvicerelatingtodistancesfromproposed structures to retained trees to ensure that trees are not damaged and that a harmonious relationship is achieved. The planning application, when submitted, will be supported by a formal ArboriculturalImpactAssessment.
The masterplan includes large areas of open space where new trees will be planted.
Landscape and trees
Bulmershe redevelopment
EcologyBulmershe campus provides some common place habitats, mostly trees and shrubs on various grassy verges, which support some wildlife characteristic of suburban areas such as birds and bats.
As part of the redevelopment of the campus, the mixture of trees and shrubs on grassy verges habitat willberetainedwherepossibleorre-createdwiththe aim of providing an environment which is enhanced for both wildlife and residents.
ThenortheastcornerofthecampusisaLocalWildlifeSitewithapondandamixtureoftrees,bushes and grassland. This area will be safeguarded from effects of the residential development and will be improved by restoring the pond and enhancing the surrounding habitats, especially the grasslands.
The local wildlife site to the NE corner of the site will be enhanced to improve access and bio-diversity
AccesstotheWildlifeSitewillbeimprovedsothatit can be better enjoyed and appreciated. This would mean that local schools and community groups couldpotentiallyusethisresourceforstudy-wewould be interested to hear what you think of this idea.
ThecampusisadjacenttoHighWoodLocalNatureReserve, which is a mixture of woodland and heathland. The development will not directly affect HighWoodandappropriatebarrierswillbeputinplace between the site and the wood where needed. BeingaLocalNatureReserve,HighWoodisthereforbothwildlifeandrecreation.NewresidentswillbeabletoenjoyHighWoodandthedevelopmentwill contribute to supporting and enhancing its wildlife value.
Ecology
Bulmershe redevelopment
Access & movementThe current Bulmershe site, which will stop being used for academic purposes by the University, does currently contribute to car volume on the local road network, with many of the University’s staff, visitors and some students driving to the site. Traffic surveysundertakeninMarchthisyearindicatethatthesitegeneratesover500vehiclemovementsduring each of the morning and evening peak periods. The proposals for the site would generate fewer car trips throughout the day, including the peak periods. Traffic levels along the local roads and junctions would therefore be reduced when compared to existing levels.
The site has good public transport links, with two busroutesservingWoodlandsAvenuejustinfrontoftheroadintothesite.Existingpedestrianandcycle links in the nearby area mean that there are alternatives to making journeys by car.
The proposed development can be safely and easily accessedfromWoodlandsAvenue.Itisproposedtouse the existing access points into the site which means that no additional junctions will need to becreatedontoWoodlandsAvenue.Indeed,themasterplan shows that only two of the three current access junctions will be used which, along with the lower traffic flows, should help to ease trafficflowalongWoodlandsAvenue.
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Access & movement
Bulmershe redevelopment
Site features diagram
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Site features
Bulmershe redevelopment
The illustrative layoutThe proposed outline planning application when submitted will seek consent for the principle of providingaresidentialdevelopmentforupto279residentialunitswithallotherplanningissues(eg.siting,visualappearance,landscapeandmaterials)
dealtwithbyconditionssetoutinanOutlineconsent.
The illustrative layout demonstrates how the units could be accommodated on the site. The layout has been developed following detailed site surveys and takes full account of ecological, arboricultural and landscape considerations.
Illustrative layout
Bulmershe Court
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Health
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Winchcombe House
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recommendedunit sizes
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279units
1) Primary accessExisting site access retainedalong Woodlands Avenue
2) Bus stopExisting bus stop retained toserve the development
3) Retail unitSmall convenience storeproposed
4) High WoodEstablished woodland with a15m wide conservationmargin
5) Permissive pathwaysPotential pedestrian accessto High Wood
6) Open Space (sports)The playing fields will beretained for University usebut will also continue to beavailable as a communityresource
7) Local Wildlife SiteAn existing Local WildlifeSite, consisting of woodlandand a pond, will beecologically enhanced withimproved community access
8) Sports PavilionA sports pavilion will be builtto serve the sports pitches.
9) Sustainable drainageExtensive use of sustainabledrainage is proposed withmeandering swales andponds
10) Ecological field marginA hedge and shrub marginwill be introduced along thesite's southern boundarywith High Wood.
11) Residential streetsShared surface streets thatslow vehicle speeds willhelp to foster socialinteraction. Streets willframe views of open space.
12) Residential care homeA 60 to 80 bedroom carehome is proposed on a 1.2acre site with frontage ontoWoodlands Avenue
13) Arboriculture (trees)Established trees with higharboriculture value will beretained with new treesplanted throughout thedevelopment to improvedbio-diversity
14) Service easementsA high pressure gaseasement runs along thesite's eastern boundarywhile overhead power-linespass over the site'snorth-east corner.
15) Children's playFormal areas for children toplay will be 'pepper-potted'throughout thedevelopment. This willinclude small areas forparents and toddlers with acentrally equipped area forolder children
16) Student blocksThe 4 storey student blocks,built in the late 90s, will beconverted into apartments.A new apartment block willbe introduced to provide twosmaller courtyards
Illustrative design
Bulmershe redevelopment
Illustrative designTheproposalisfor279residentialunits,84ofwhichwould come from the conversion of six existing halls of residence on the site. The proposals will also includea60-80bedresidentialcarehome,asmallconvenience store and a sports pavilion, which all contribute to the generation of a balanced and sustainable community.
The University playing fields, supporting football, american football and lacrosse, will be retained for University use and will be available as a community resource.Onthesite’snorth-easternboundaryan existing local wildlife site will be ecologically enhanced with improved community access.
The redevelopment of the Bulmershe campus offers the opportunity to provide a high quality sustainable residential environment, set in a mature landscape setting, with well planned open
spaces that bring people together and provide opportunities for physical activity and recreation.
The illustrative layout shows how green amenity space has been integrated in a corridor that links mostdwellingstotheplayingfieldfacility.Itrespects and adds to the existing key trees and groups of trees that helps to create a variety of characterareas.Thelayoutalsoretainsthe‘gap’betweenWoodleyandEarley.
The arrangement of the houses in the layout has been based on the design principles embodied in perimeter block design where the public space lies outside the block and the private space is defined within the block, where back gardens are safe and secure. The careful arrangement of the blocks maximises each dwelling’s contribution to the street where active frontages contribute to the life of the street which fosters an environment that is safe, welcoming and feels looked after.
Illustrative visualisation
Illustrative design
Bulmershe redevelopment
View A : The development will be set in a mature landscape setting with well planned open spaces that bring people together providing opportunities to meet and talk.
View B : A green amenity space that incorporates established trees creates a corridor that links most dwellings to the playing fields providing opportunities for physical activity and recreation.
View C : Active frontages, where dwellings face the street, contribute to the life of the street which fosters an environment that is safe, welcoming and feels looked after.
Illustrative design
Bulmershe redevelopment
The illustrative design for the redevelopment of Bulmershe has developed to respond to the requirements of more sustainable solutions and higher environmental targets together with the aspiration to create a high quality and attractive development that is sustainable and inclusive for all.
Ourillustrativedesignaimstoreduceenvironmental impact through skillful, sensitive design. Passive design techniques and low energy technologies will be incorporated to reduce carbon
emissionsinadevelopmentthatwillenhancebio-diversity and sustainable living to ensure a better quality of life for everyone now and for future generations.
Code for Sustainable HomesThe development will be assessed through the CodeforSustainableHomes(CfSH),agovernmentenvironmental standard for rating and certifying the performance of new homes.
Illustrative diagram showing a variety of sustainable techniques and renewable technologies that could be introduced to help meet the government’s carbon reduction targets.
External shading, eg brise soleil, or balconies, can control thermal gain and daylight levels
Improved insulation to roof and walls reduces heat loss
Solar water heaters raises water temperature while helping to reducing carbon emissions
PV cells could be used to run household appliances & lighting
A ventilation and heat recovery system (VHR) offers fresh air with better climate control
Green roofs could be introduced to improve bio-diversity & drainage
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10 Discretely located photo-voltaic cells/ solar water heaters to capture solarenergy
11 Home manual to assist occupiers inutilising technologies to bestperformance
Note:Materials should be specified with a lowvolatille organic compound and fromsustainable sources.
Sustainable features(that could be introduced)
1 Rainwater harvesting for toiletflushing and garden watering
2 Air-tightness with adequateair-permeability
3 Heat recovery ventilation system forsupplementary heating and cooling
4 Low openable windows and highceilings to encourage air circulation,cross ventilation and a thermal stackaffect to assist with cooling
5 Bin / recycling store with securebicycle storage to encourage alternativetransport
6 Adjustable external shading to controlheat gains, glare and daylight levels
7 Underfloor heating using geo-thermalheat (eg. ground source heat pump)
8 Green roof to improve waterattenuation and ecological environment,promoting greater bio-diversity
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Sustainability
Bulmershe redevelopment
Thank youThankyouforvisitingourexhibition.Wehopeyoufounditusefulandinformative.Exhibitionmaterialcan also be viewed online at www.reading.ac.uk/local Ifyouhaveanyfurtherquestions,pleaseaskoneofour team members.
Next stepsA planning application will be submitted to WokinghamBoroughCouncilintheAutumn.
After the exhibition we will produce a full report on all the comments you have given us about the project. This report will be used by us to see if there are ways we can improve our plans. The report will also be used as part of an eventual outline planning application.
Please take a moment to fill in one of our feedback forms, which you can leave in the box by the door.
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