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Table of Contents

1 Introduction p.03

1.1 Purpose1.2 Document Review1.3 Progress1.4 Developer Contributions

2 Background & Principles p.07

2.1 Strategic Principles2.2 Related Documents2.3 Sequencing

3 Housing p.13

3.1 Tenure Balance & Housing Choice3.2 Quality3.3 Delivery

4 Green Infrastructure p.18

Whitfield reen etwork4.2 Open Space4.3 Play Spaces4.4 Landscape4.5 Maximising Access to the Countryside4.6 Susdtainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

5 Permeability p.28

onne ting Whitfield5.2 Street Hierarchy & Transport5.3 Pedestrian Routes5.4 Cycle Routes

ar Parking5.6 Street Lighting

6 Community Facilities p.33

6.1 Shops & Integrated Life SAervices6.2 Schools

Work a e

7 Outcomes p.36

7.1 Key Planning Outcomes

8 WhitfieldActionProgramme p.38

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1.1 Purpose

1 Introduction

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Whitfield Planning Framework

Site Planning Briefs reen n ra tr t reSustainable

Urban Drainage System (SUDS)

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he r o e o thi Framework i to et a number of design principles that will positively guide the physical regeneration of Whitfield riginall re ared in the Framework wa reated in order to romote the regeneration o Whitfield thro gh the sequenced implementation of a number of different proposed developments. This was then dated in to re e t the rogre that had been made with development proposals at that time and has undergone subsequent updates.

In light of recent and ongoing physical changes through the regeneration of the areas it is necessary to update the Framework to en re that it i a a le o deli ering the i ion or Whitfield hi update has been prepared in consultation with Whitfield e elo ment ro

It is the principle planning guidance do ment or Whitfield and i orted a n m er o do ment a hown in the diagram o o ite fig re he e in l de

• Site Planning Briefs;• a reen Infrastructure Strategy

document; and• a Sustainable Urban Drainage System

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1.2 Document Review

hi dated Framework aim to a hie e three objectives:

• To recognise the positive changes that ha e re entl taken la e in Whitfield

• To highlight the current opportunities that exist; and

• o re a t a road ramework to manage these opportunities

he Framework i di ided into o r ke area of discussion:

• Housing;• reen n ra tr t re• Permeability and Access; and• Community Facilities.

Fig re iagram howing the timeline o date to the Framework

This document is not intended to replace national and lo al lanning oli te hni al g idan e or legi lation ather the r o e o the Framework i to g ide de elo ment towards a shared vision for the future Whitfield area n original on e t diagram whi h a om anied the Framework ha been replaced with a Masterplan which visually illustrates the principles of the regeneration proposals and the changes that ha e taken la e within Whitfield fig re 02).

The Masterplan is comprised of a series of maps which convey the following information:

• o ation o new ho ing fig re • treet hierar h fig re • reen a e and lo ation o tree

fig re • Pla area fig re • Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems

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It is Dundee City Council’s intention to re iew thi do ment on a reg lar a i allowing the Framework to e ontin all updated as regeneration progresses.

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1.3 Progresshe original Framework ro o ed

the development of between 700 and 900 new homes with supporting community infrastructure.

Since 2006 a total of 229 new homes have been built. 169 of these have been built by Registered Social Landlords and 60 have been built for private sale. Planning permission has also been granted for 99 private houses some of which have been sold as low cost ownership. The opportunity remains for around 550 new homes to be

ilt within Whitfield

Progress on private sector housebuilding started slowly however since 2016 there ha een ignifi ant rogre with growing demand for private housing in the area. hi growing onfiden e and demand ha

seen the development of high quality new ri ate ho ing at mmerfield en e and

Whitfield oan with t re ha e lanned to ome orward ha e een working alongside private developers to provide a mix of choice and tenure within the area.

A good example of this can be seen in the new de elo ment at mmerfield en e a an e een in fig re

Public sector activity has remained at a steady level and has contributed around £20 million of investment towards the infrastructure necessary to enable the new housing development proposed in this Framework hi in ra tr t re in l de

• A new central street;• Elements of a sustainable urban

drainage system (SUDS);• Structure tree planting; and• A new community building containing

health are er i e omm nit a ilitie and extensive retail space.

• A replacement three stream primary school - Ballumbie Primary School

• n r er rimar hool am orth East Campus

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e oli ie taken rom the o n il lementar idan e on e elo er

Contributions (2014) that relate to the Whitfield area

Residential developments built for private sector sale shall be required to contribute towards primary education facilities and include connections to and enhan ement o green network a e ified in ite Planning rie

All developments over £1 million in construction value will be required to allocate at least 1% of construction costs for the inclusion of public art projects in a publicly accessible/visible place or places within the development.

ll de elo ment ho ld eek to promote and encourage active travel methods. The achievement of which may be by contributions towards associated infrastructure where a de elo ment ha ignifi ant im a t beyond its site boundaries.


Dundee City Council has provided much of the new infrastructure required to serve the needs of the expanded and regenerated community. To ensure that future de elo ment will e ll a ommodated the new Ballumbie Primary School has been constructed with additional capacity.

This front-loaded approach to infrastructure eek to red e arrier to de elo ment

and as further private residential proposals come forward the cost of investment will be recouped through developer contributions.

The level of this contribution will be in accordance with the Council’s

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Local Development Plan (2014).

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2.1 Strategic Principles

2.1.1 WhitfieldPast

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2 Background & Principles

Whitfield wa fir t de elo ed in the to accommodate Dundee’s rapidly expanding population. Originally built to accommodate

re ident the e tate wa a large homogeneous area comprised mainly of m lti tore o n il rented at and karne

lo k a e ed de k

The designed layout had footways at a great distance from roads and remote gro arking whi h all la ked fi ient supervision. Open space was centralised and there was no private open space for re ident n addition to thi the entire area o Whitfield la ked ermea ilit and had

oor li tran ort link he e a tor all contributed to the social challenges present on the estate. Examples of this controversial de ign are hown o o ite fig re

aro nd re ident remained on the estate. The population then fell dramati all o er the ne t twent fi e ear due to massive out-migration.

n the Whitfield ho ing e tate wa ele ted to take art in an r an regeneration partnership programme along ide a tlemilk Ferg lie Park and We ter aile alled ew i e or r an Scotland. The main aim of the partnership was to examine the urban design problems associated with the most deprived areas in otland and reate a ramework or ta kling thi thro gh lanning and

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ow a we ome to date thi do ment fig re taken rom the otti h en in 2011 indicate that more people are moving into the area he o lation o Whitfield i now aro nd indi ating that completed regeneration projects are starting to have a positive impact.


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2.1.2 WhitfieldPresent

A programme of council house demolitions has seen much of the original housing remo ed lea ing ehind ew remnant o the di tin ti e karne lo k he associated increase in the construction of replacement housing has also created a more alan ed ten re with a di er e mi o

ndee it o n il and ri ate housing developments.

These new housing proposals are designed to be much less dense than the former layout. Where earlier housing developments

romoted inward looking l de a present-day developments have been of a much higher design quality in terms of:

• layout;• open space;• active frontages; and• material and fini he

Recent planning applications have continued to demonstrate this high quality approach to design. Some examples of these new developments are shown o o ite fig re

The council house demolitions have also created extensive areas of temporary open

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2.1.3WhitfieldFuture

Through new development of vacant sites or ho ing and a o iated e the trategi rin i le o thi Framework are

de igned to tran orm Whitfield into an area which will be:

• A popular place to live;• An area with a positive identity;• An area comprised of recognisable

communities;• An area with a mixture of tenures;• An area where a substantial amount

of ‘affordable’ housing for sale can be promoted;

• A safe place to live;• An area with safe useful play and

recreation spaces;• An area with attractive community

facilities at a level the neighbourhood can sustain.

n idea o how the e element might work together is shown in the image opposite fig re .

Fig re rti t im re ion o what t re de elo ment in Whitfield o ld look like he area i a e and lea ant with lent o o en green a e a aried mi o ho ing t e and good onne tion en o raging greater a ti e tra el


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2.2 Related Documents

2.2.1DundeeLocalDevelopmentPlan

The Dundee Local Development Plan (2014) or P i the rimar land e lanning document for development in the local area he P identifie the ario ho ing ite within the Framework that wo ld

be supported as housing development opportunity sites. All development coming forward must be in accordance with the policy requirements set out in the LDP. This includes policies relating to the promotion of:

• High quality design;• ew ho ing omm nit a ilitie and

local shopping provision;• Waste management;• Open space and its maintenance;• Trees and woodland; and• Active travel.

owe er thi i not an e ha ti e li t of the relevant policies which should be considered on a case by case basis. Developers should consult the LDP for

rther in ormation or eek re a li ation ad i e rom a lanning o fi er

2.2.2Masterplan

A Masterplan has been produced to visually convey the principles of land use and built form required to meet the strategic

rin i le et o t in the Framework he Masterplan has also been updated in style and content to include the infrastructure that has been provided by Dundee City Council since 2006.

The Masterplan contains a new central road – the extended Lothian Crescent – whi h in l de ho ing ho omm nit a ilitie a hool and a re reation a e

The new road has been designed in such a manner that it will discourage use as a thoroughfare by enforcing low vehicle speeds. It is at the top of a hierarchy of streets and paths connecting to all parts of the estate. The streetscape will also

e enhan ed high alit land a ing and buildings which face directly onto the street. This will create an appropriate urban

ale or new de elo ment and will allow for a variety of plot dimensions and street patterns. It will also ensure that a variety of dwelling types and sizes will be provided with di ering relation hi to the treet adding diversity to the estate in terms of both place and population.

well a addre ing i e o ermea ilit the new layout also allows for the development of small clusters of housing. When developed as a whole and connected

the enhan ed road and ath network this will be combined to create a larger and more cohesive community. The housing will et a high tandard o de ign and e laid

out in such a way as to maximise residential amenity.

In addition to the layout and form of ho ing Whitfield a ter lan ontain a hierarchy of open space facilities. These extend from formal landscaping along the central streets and larger roads to small

o ket ark and in idental o en a e within residential areas. There will also

e im ro ed link with the rro nding countryside. This will be achieved through the careful siting of housing to maximise views over adjacent surrounding o ntr ide along ide the long term

creation of a mature woodland setting for the e tate hi will hel to gi e Whitfield a distinctive identity and character.

Proposed Local Development Plan 2 (2017) (LDP2)

he ro o ed P take orward the design principle of LDP 2014 and designates the housing sites within Whitfield he oli ie within the ro o ed LDP2 will be a material consideration for any proposals within the area.


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2.2.3SitePlanningBriefs

Four site planning briefs have been re ared a ite e ifi g ide or

developers. These will ensure that appropriate high quality development take la e in the e area and et o t the Council’s expectations of what is considered to be the constraints and opportunities within a site.

The following site planning briefs are a aila le in Whitfield

• Aberlady Crescent• Haddington East• Lothian Crescent• mmerfield orth• ell field

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Figure 07: Map showing the areas currently covered by site planning briefs.

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2.3 Sequencing

he diagram in fig re et o t the sequencing for the delivery of the physical regeneration ro o ed in thi Framework There are a number of elements that are now complete such as:

• The Central Spine Road (Lothian Crescent);

• The replacement primary school (Ballumbie Primary School); and

• The life services building (the Crescent).

Some projects are ongoing such as advanced structural planting and the marketing o ho ing ite o date e eral elements have still to be progressed such as improvements to green infrastructure and increased private sector housing.

ow that the o n il ha made thi in e tment in in ra tr t re it i e e ted that further housebuilding will commence.

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3 Housing3.1 Tenure Balance & Housing ChoiceThe Dundee Local Development Plan 2014 and the Whitfield Planning Framework identify sites for housing development as well as setting out the wider design requirements to ensure the delivery of a successful sustainable place. The overall trateg o the Whitfield Planning Framework

has been to provide a high quality environment through the regeneration of the area with the provision of a range of house t e and ten re hi i re e ted thro gh two o the i ion aim o the Framework a identified in e tion to tran orm Whitfield to make it a o lar la e to li e with a mix of tenures and an area where a

Fig re hart howing the er entage hare o ten re in the Whitfield area

substantial amount of ‘affordable’ housing for sale can be promoted.

o deli er the e aim the Framework ha sought through the regeneration of the area to achieve a more evenly split tenure balance between private and social rented a ommodation with a range o and

edroom ho e in a mi o deta hed emidetached and terraced properties to create affordability and improve choice.

Whilst the regeneration and implementation o the lanning ramework ha een a hi t awa rom o n il owned to k to an

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the majority of the tenure choice within the area.

Figure 09 below demonstrates how the tenure balance has changed over the last 15 years from prior to the establishment of the Framework in to n social housing made up 76% of the tenure within the area and whilst this has been red ed to it till make the majority of house type provision within the area.

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In order to provide a more balanced tenure split and achieve the aims of the ramework on ideration need to e

given to the tenure proposed for future housing development within the area and in particular a focus on more private housing development for sale.

The remaining sites for housing within the Whitfield area ha e een de ignated in the Proposed Dundee Local Development Plan 2 (2017) and are shown in Figure 11. Consideration has been given to the timing of the release of these sites over the life of the plan. In order to achieve the aim o the Framework riorit will e given to the delivery of private housing for sale with at least 60% of the capacity of the ite identified in the Pro o ed o al Development Plan 2 (2017) used to deliver this aim.

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A quality built environment is dependent on the successful inter-relationship between:

• Building form and use;• Architectural style;• Streetscape;• Spaces;• Places; and• Movement patterns.

Well-designed residential development i a ke om onent o a hie ing the

e l regeneration o Whitfield mi of housing types and sizes will help to build a taina le omm nit allowing re ident the hoi e to mo e within Whitfield and also helping to avoid the transient nature of single property type estates.

Where o i le new de elo ment m t make e o nat ral eat re h a tree and topography to create shelter and reduce energy demands. Housing must also be positioned in such a way as to maximise solar gain.

t i not the intention o thi Framework to prescribe the detailed design of buildings and o en a e t to in tead allow imaginative design solutions within the general design guidelines set out in Policy 7 of the Dundee Local Development Plan (2014).

All those involved in the creation of e l la e ho ld re er to and

ltimatel e a e ed the rin i le o the otti h o ernment reating Pla e (2013) and Scottish Planning Policy (2014) documents. In accordance with these design

oli g ide new ho ing de elo ment will be expected to incorporate the ‘six qualities of successful place’.

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• Have a distinctive local character;• Be safe and pleasant;• Be easy to move around;• Be welcoming;• Be adaptable; and• e re o r e e fi ient

ll tho e in ol ed in making Whitfield a successful place should refer to these guidelines.

Recent housing developments in Dundee in l ding Whitfield ontain good e am le of how design can create high quality and attractive places to live. Figure 12 shows some examples of these new and popular housing developments. Figure 12: Examples of new and successful housing developments in Dundee. From top to bottom:

mmerfield en e Whitfield oan and Fithie ank

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3.3 Delivery

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he ite identified or ho ing de elo ment within the Masterplan have been de ignated a rownfield ho ing ite within the Dundee Local Development Plan (2014). and the Proposed Dundee Local Development Plan 2 (2017). The sites are therefore promoted as development opportunities within the implementation of the plan. The majority of the sites are within the ownership of Dundee City Council and therefore it is anticipated that this will enable the timely release of these sites for development. This will also ensure that the development coming forward incorporates high quality design that will meet the o e ti e o the Framework am le o thi ongoing deli er are hown in fig re

ite are old lanning a li ation will be brought forward for each of the sites. In the early phases of development it is important to ensure adequate connectivity and suitable access is readily available for later phases.

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4 Green Infrastructure4.1 Whitfield’sGreenNetwork

reen in ra tr t re link together area o nat ral emi nat ral and man made o en

a e to reate an inter onne ted network that increases accessibility within the city and the surrounding countryside while enhancing biodiversity and the quality of the external environment.

reen in ra tr t re lanning i there ore integral to building well-designed and sustainable communities. The provision of good alit green a e ark and ath a o iated green network and taina le urban drainage systems (SUDS) are an im ortant om onent o la e making and regeneration. It is therefore important to consider these elements at the beginning of the development process.

Figure 14 showcases some good examples o Whitfield e i ting green in ra tr t re which are located both within residential developments as well as between them.

Dundee City Council recognises the importance of public open space throughout the it and the o iti e enefit thi an have on a community. The city’s Public Open Space Strategy (2008) discusses these

enefit the t e o a e re ent and sets the overall standards for open space provision in Dundee.

The strategy recommends improvements to:

• Outdoor access;• Children’s play;• at ral heritage• n ormation on ark and• Community involvement.

To ensure the provision of high quality green in ra tr t re ndee it o n il ha

re ared a reen n ra tr t re trateg or Whitfield e elo er will e e e ted

to refer to this strategy when planning new developments in the area.

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i an im ortant a et that make a al a le contribution to the quality of life on the estate. Due to the ongoing programme o demolition in Whitfield there e i t a surplus of open space in relation to the current population. Figure 15 shows some examples of these diverse spaces.

ome o thi o en a e wo ld enefit rom increased use and improved maintenance. These plots may be ideal candidates for the creation of meadowed areas through wild ower lanting a thi e i er lowmaintenance and can be carried out on phased development sites with minimal disruption. Other sites may be considered for the development of allotment sites in order to promote the sustainable growth of local produce and get maximum use from the land.

Opportunities also exist to provide new areas of open space within existing and proposed developments. The proposed increase in population will lead to greater use and it is therefore essential that improvements to existing and new public open space – and in particular the historical areas that have not been affected by demolitions – are planned and developed in conjunction with residential development. Figure 16 shows where this existing green infrastructure is located.

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4.3 Play Spaceshere are o r ke rin i le that ho ld e

followed in order to achieve a high standard o a e i le li o en a e in Whitfield

• e elo ment will take la e within a hierarchy of accessible public open spaces;

• Housing shall provide natural surveillance;

• There should be a clear distinction between public and private space; and

• n on n tion with ndee it o n il developers will create a management and maintenan e regime to look a ter all public open space and the public realm.

Developments should allow for the following play spaces:

• Local Areas for Play (LAPs);• Local Equipped Areas for Play (LEAPs);

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Some examples of existing play spaces in ndee are hown in fig re

Fig re am le o e i ting o en a e in Whitfield in l ding Whitfield reen and play areas at Salton Crescent.

Dundee City Council has set out a series of ‘accessibility standards’ as part of the Dundee’s Outdoor Play and Youth Area Strategy (2009). This stipulates that LAPs

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no further than 600m. This is to ensure that all children have easy and unrestricted access to these facilities. The existing and proposed locations of these play spaces are demon trated in fig re and their a o iated at hment in fig re

Further details of the potential location of these play spaces are contained within the Whitfield reen n ra tr t re trateg

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4.4 Landscapeand a e de ign an make a ignifi ant ontri tion to o erall en ironmental alit

particularly when planting begins to mature. owe er it annot om en ate or oor

layout and design.

the de elo ment o ite i to e ha ed developers should consider advanced structural planting to establish a landscape ramework within whi h the remainder o

the ro e t an take la e atr al eat re on-site should be preseved wherever possible.

he e am le ed in fig re how how landscaping has been used to provide tree lined a en e whi h aid in o tening the impact of developments.

Figure 20: Examples of good landscape design and structural planting in Dundee including mature tree a en e at ell field Whitfield and tree lined treet in rdler


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4.5 MaximisingAccesstotheCountrysideWhitfield i lo ated in an e ellent o ition to access the countryside. Opportunity e i t to etter link the e tate with the ad a ent iddleton Wood rro nding open countryside and the Dighty Water inear Park

This will include:

• the formation of new active travel routes and green corridors;

• the transformation and enhancement of existing routes into green corridors;

• planting of street trees and vegetation;• the creation of incidental green spaces;

and• the creation of new habitats.

he ma o o ite fig re how the general o ndar o the greater Whitfield area and highlight near a e oint to the local countryside.

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4.6 Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)Built-up areas need to be drained to remove or control surface water. Drainage systems must be developed that promote the ideal o taina le de elo ment and balance the different environmental i e that in en e the de ign r a e water drainage method that take a o nt o antit alit and amenit i e are collectively referred to as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

To remove a cost burden and to reduce the land take within Whitfield ndee it Council has installed a SUDS drainage in ra tr t re network whi h in or orate a pipe system and detention basin. This strategic infrastructure is designed to reduce the number of levels of treatment and volumes of attenuation required within indi id al de elo ment ite hen e maximising development opportunities. The trategi i e network lead rom the entre

o Whitfield to a large retention detention pond to the south of Drumgeith Road.

Fig re o e are e am le o e ta li hed attra ti e and e l in rdler ndee

Sustainable Urban Drainage System idan e or Whitfield ha een rod ed to

provide both technical guidance in relation to the elements of the SUDS system that ha e een ro ided in Whitfield a well as to encourage a more creative design-based approach to SUDS infrastructure.

e ifi all it en o rage de elo er to consider incorporating SUDS features such a a in ond and wale into e i ting green infrastructure.

Figure 23 shows the indicative requirements or at ario ite in Whitfield

and the e element ho ld e taken into consideration early in the design process.

he e am le hown in fig re gi e an idea of how this has already been achieved in Dundee.

In considering SUDS proposals for individual development sites it is important that developers engage in early discussion with both Dundee City Council and Scottish Water.

For more detailed information on the appropriate planning and implementation o lea e re er to Whitfield Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS)

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5 Permeability&Access5.1 ConnectingWhitfieldConnecting elements of green infrastructure such as woodlands; waterways; SUDS; open spaces; core paths; cycle routes and allotment into a network enhan e indi id al enefit

It is important that new development should take are not to lo k the e t la e or a e ing the green network the de ire line a a e to the green network for short journeys will encourage residents and worker to tili e thi re o r e when tra elling and omm ting rather than relying on cars. Some examples of these a ti e tra el ro te are di la ed in fig re 24. This will help to promote healthy and a ti e li e t le in Whitfield

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5.2 Street Hierarchy & Transportew neigh o rhood will e learl defined a well onne ted and ermea le network

o treet and li o en a e whi h will maximise freedom of movement and choice of direct routes to all destinations within the regeneration area and beyond. The layout of the present estate encourages walking and ling and i thi i to ontin e the streetscape must be considered to be as important as the buildings themselves. Whitfield treet network m t there ore e attra ti e highl ermea le good alit m lti n tional a e and d ra le

ll new treet within the network will e arranged in a hierar h in order o lo ation

h i al ale mo ement a a it a ti it and mix of uses.

At the top of this hierarchy is the extended Lothian Crescent running east to west thro gh the entre o the ite and link the omm nit to lo al ho re reation area

and other r o e ilt a ilitie fig re 25). This extension has been designed to encourage low speeds in the area. Lothian Crescent will form the principal movement and a ti it ine thro gh Whitfield onne ting the wider road network and

providing access to new developments.Figure 25: Maps showing primary street (Lothian Crescent) and distributor streets.

he in l ion o tra fi alming mea re h a eed ta le at ea h n tion will

limit vehicle speeds. Developers should refer to Dundee - Streets Ahead (2005) and the otti h o ernment e igning Streets (2010) for further guidance on road design and construction.


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Distributor roads will lead from the principal road at Lothian Crescent and smaller secondary roads will provide further connections from these. The character of Lothian Crescent will naturally vary along its length due to the differing uses fronting onto the street.

Figure 26 shows the existing street hierarchy and future housing development ite ew de elo ment ro o al ho ld

link in to the road and ath hierar h Where development is phased it is important that provision is made for later phases of development - particularly in terms of access - as it may be a different developer that take t re ha e orward

Figure 26: Map showing new street hierarchy and proposed location of new housing developments.

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5.3 Pedestrian RoutesWalking i the fir t te to a healthier li e t le and will e romoted thro gh an

graded ath network or Whitfield fig re 27). Due to the proximity to the Dighty Water it is important to increase access to this resource for everyone. There is the potential to create a heritage trail along the Dighty Water Where a ro riate o ort nitie to progress a heritage trail should be investigated. SUDS should be incorporated as a feature into this trail.

Where o i le te ho ld e taken to promote biodiversity and support nature conservation by protecting and enhancing e i ting ha itat and wildli e orridor and creating new ones such as hedges; shrubs; rough grassland; and buffer zones.

5.4 Cycle Routesn addition to the reen ir lar fig re a cycleway and footpath follows the route of Lothian Crescent through the centre of Whitfield and e tend into e i ting area o ho ing hi al a le a et link ho ing with schools and community facilities. This route must be retained and maintained to ensure the level of accessibility through Whitfield and the attra ti ene o the ro te is not diminished by new development. Adequate provision must also be made for

le arking at omm nit a ilitie and larger recreation areas.

Pedestrian and cycle routes should always be more direct than vehicle routes and provide varied and attractive routes within housing areas; between housing and other areas; bus stops; and community facilities. The inclusion of adequate lighting where appropriate will also encourage greater use.

Fig re a howing the new ro o ed ath network in Whitfield Fig re a howing the ro te o the reen ir lar a it a e thro gh Whitfield Source: Dundee City Council


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5.5 Car Parkinge idential ar arking hall e ro ided in

accordance with the appropriate standards set out in the Dundee Local Development Plan (2014).

In accordance with Policy 57 of the Dundee Local Development Plan (2014) all car

arking ro i ion i e e ted to e deli ered at high quality and should provide the following:

• Provision for all members of the community;

• Incorporate sustainable features such as permeable surfaces or SUDS;

• Design in safety and security; and• Provide future facilities for electric

vehicles.

Fig re am le o the e o tree lanting material and o treet arking to reate a a e and pleasant streetscape at Fithie ank and mmerfield en e

5.6 Street LightingStreet lighting should be considered as an integral art o the o erall de ign o treet footpaths and cycleways. Consultation ho ld take la e with ndee it o n il

regarding the design of any street lighting that will be adopted for public maintenance. Opportunities should be explored to use street lighting as an urban design feature particularly on Lothian Crescent and at nodal points within the estate. Street lighting an al o ontri te to making an area feel safer.

n the la e o traditional odi m lam the use of low-energy technologies such as LEDs that emit white light should be explored to cut down the energy use of new developments.

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6 Community Facilities6.1 Shops & Integrated Life Services

in e the Framework wa re ared the Council has led the development of the infrastructure necessary to support an enlarged community. Central to this was the replacement of the existing community facilities in a new central location.

ened in ril the re ent ilding is an integrated life services facility that has been designed to create an attractive sense of place by providing a hub for community ho h a a harma denti t and

hot ood takeawa health are o ial work er i e and lei re and omm nit a ilitie fig re t i intended a a oneto ho that ater to the e ifi need

of the local community.

The development itself has won a number of award re ogni ing it ar hite t ral merit and the innovative way in which services are deli ered to the omm nit n addition opportunities to strengthen community facilities in order to enhance provision will continue to be encouraged and explored in order to meet the needs of the community and deli er the Framework trateg

Awards won by the Crescent:

Fig re ket h o the newl om leted re ent ilding Source: Dundee City Council.

ConventionofScottishLocalAuthorities(CoSLA)Awards2014Delivering Excellence Winner

DundeeCivicTrustAward2014Winner

HolyroodMagazine’sScottishPublicServiceAwards2014Campbell Christie Award for Public Service Reform Winner

TheScottishGovernment’sScottishAwardsforQualityinPlanning(SAQP)2014 Delivering in Partnership Commendation


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new three tream rimar hool (Ballumbie Primary School) has been de elo ed in the entre o Whitfield to the south of Lothian Crescent (Figure 31). The new school opened in 2011 and is adjacent to the new life services building. The school has been designed to service the existing and lanned o lation o Whitfield

t the we tern end o Whitfield the new orth a t hool am whi h i d e to

open in August 2018 will incorporate St ke and t atthew Primar hool

Longhaugh Primary School and Longhaugh r er

The secondary school for the area is Braeview Academy which is located to the north o erwi k ri e

Developers must consider safe routes to the hool within the Whitfield area when designing their proposals.

6.2 Schools

Fig re ew and e i ting hool within Whitfield orth a t hool am Ballumbie Primary School and Braeview Academy.

he new e anded Whitfield will likel generate new and additional service demand to om lement the new retail social and educational facilities and to service the needs of the new housing development. It is considered that a limited n m er o work a e nit ro iding or non-intrusive trades such as electrical and

l m ing er i e wo ld e o enefit to the community.

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7 Outcomes7.1 Key Planning Outcomeshe Whitfield Planning Framework m t fit in

as part of Scotland’s wider national planning trateg and aim to a hie e the o r ke

Planning Outcomes as set out in Scottish Planning Policy (2014). These cover a variety o e onomi o ial and en ironmental issues as set out in the diagram opposite fig re

When it ome to en ring that Whitfield i a e l taina le la e the Framework o er all area well reater hoi e and ariet i en o raged a

well as improving quality and resilience of design. Future green infrastructure is a ommodated or and a more a ti e and inclusive community is strived for. These will all ontri te to Whitfield long term success.

Steps have also been made to reduce energy consumption through the thoughtful use of natural features as well as the promotion of sustainable materials and technologies. Much of this is supported by the Dundee Local Development Plan

and will make Whitfield a low carbon place’.

We live in a Scotland with a growing, low-carbon economy with progressively narrowing disparities in well-being and opportunity. It is growth that can be achieved whilst reducing emissions and which represents the quality of the environment, place and life which make our country so special. It is growth which increases solidarity – reducing inequalities between our regions. We live in sustainable, well-designed places and homes which meet our needs. We enjoy excellent transport and digital connections, internally and with the rest of the world.

(Scottish Planning Policy, 2014, p. 8)

he Framework will al o en re that Whitfield ontin e to e a nat ral re ilient place’ by preserving existing green assets and creating new spaces with a variety in-demand uses such useable public open

a e la a e and more nat ral a e such as meadows. This will also help to improve the overall health and wellbeing of residents.

Whitfield i al o working toward e oming a more ‘connected place’ through the creation of a new central spine and associated distributor roads. This can be further improved upon by encouraging more active travel routes for cyclists and pedestrians to be implemented.

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DRAFTmore active travel routes for cyclists and pedestrians to be implemented.

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Planning make Whitfield Housing reen n ra tr t re Permeability & Access Community Facilities e l taina le Pla e • Ensuring that there is choice of

ten re alan e etween o n il Registered Social Landlord (RSL) and Private housing developments

• Increasing the number of affordable houses available to buy and rent within Dundee

• Improving choice by providing a mix o deta hed emi deta hed and terraced properties

• Securing adequate maintenance of new proposals through Estate Management Structures

• Increasing the overall quality and standard of street and housing design

• Planting for the creation of mature woodland to promote local pride and identity

• Promoting collaboration between the council and developers to manage and maintain the appearance of public space and the public realm

• Encouraging developers to include outdoor play areas in their design proposals

• Providing the SUDS infrastructure needed to manage the associated effects of climate change in a sustainable manner

• n o raging walking and ling activity through the implementation of well-connected and permeable streets

• Improving the design and location of street lighting to promote safety and local identity

• Building a stronger community by connecting disparate areas through secondary and tertiary streets and footways

• onne ting to the wider reen ir lar le ro te ro iding

re ident with an a ti e link to the rest of Dundee

• Creating a new community hub ontaining retail lei re and omm nit a ilitie health are and o ial work er i e

• Building a new primary school to better service the needs of present and future populations

A Low Carbon Place • Ensuring that new developments take ad antage o nat ral eat re such as the shelter provided by tree cover and topography

• Positioning new developments so as to maximise solar gain

• Focusing on the redevelopment of rownfield ite o er greenfield

• Promoting the use of local or sustainable building materials where possible

• Implementing a robust SUDS ramework that red e the energ

required to treat water before it re-enters the water course

• Promoting the planting of trees along road lewa and pathways to offset some of the emissions produced by cars and other vehicles

• n o raging walking and ling a an alternative to fossil fuel based transportation

• Upgrading local street lighting using LEDs that emit white light in place of yellow sodium lamps to improve

oth a et and energ e fi ien

• Co-location of community facilities in a hared e fi ient ilding that includes a biomass heating system.

at ral e ilient Pla e • Encouraging Estate Management tr t re that tili e wild ower

planting to create low-maintenance meadows on phased or vacant sites

• Preserving natural features where possible

• Implementing a programme of Advanced Structural Planting that serves to establish landscape ramework or de elo ment

• Promoting the use of landform features such as swales and basins in place of more engineered SUDS

• Reserving areas to be used as allotment romoting iodi er it and the sustainable growth of local produce

• Improving access to green spaces h a iddleton Wood ight

Water and r mgeith Park thro gh cycleways and footpaths

• Increasing access to the surrounding countryside

• Investigating the possibility of a heritage trail along the Dighty Water inear Park

A Connected Place • im ro ing link to new ho ing ia secondary and tertiary streets and footways

• Creating connections between elements of green infrastructure such as woodlands; SUDS; and cycle routes to enhance access and attraction

• Creating a new ‘central spine’ onne tion thro gh Whitfield

improving access to the community hub and new primary school

• Building more convenient and accessible cycle routes and footways

• Providing new library facilities ontained within the re ent

improving access to online services• Centralising health and social

er i e in the heart o Whitfield to create a new community hub

Fig re iagram howing the main o t ome o the Whitfield Planning Framework


DRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTProviding the SUDS infrastructure

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DRAFTeffects of climate change in a sustainable manner

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local identity

DRAFTlocal identityBuilding a stronger community by

DRAFTBuilding a stronger community by connecting disparate areas through

DRAFTconnecting disparate areas through secondary and tertiary streets and

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Positioning new developments so as

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greenfield

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Promoting the use of local or

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pathways to offset some of the

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Encouraging Estate Management

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8 WhitfieldActionProgramme8.1 Delivering the FrameworkThis Action Programme has been prepared in ort o the Whitfield Planning Framework and highlight the ke infrastructure and other projects that will be required to implement the strategy of the Framework

It is the intention of the Council to be roa ti e and work in artner hi with other

organi ation in eeking to attra t and facilitate appropriate development for the

enefit o Whitfield he tion Programme highlight a range o ke artner who are involved in the various proposals and projects. Partner contributions are likel to e aried and will in l de a range o er i e in l ding nding ro e t management de ign or other ro e ional services.

It is the intention to review this Action Programme on a regular basis.


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8.1.1 Ongoing

Ref Project Partners Actions Progress TimescaleWhitfield Planning Framework

1 The Crescent DCC City Development & Chief Executive (Community

egeneration e tion Whitfield e elo ment ro

The creation of a building ontaining health are

community facilities and retail space. Letting of retail units.

Building open. Two retail units occupied (Boots and Sheer Bliss Hair & Beauty).

Opened April 2014; lettings ongoing

2 Surplus Buildings DCC City Development & Chief Executive (Community

egeneration e tion

Demolition of the surplus DCC ilding on Whitfield ri e

demolition o the r l ilding on Whit field ri e

letting o r l o ial Work Family building on Lothian Crescent.

Demolition on site; Social Work ilding let to ign o t International.

Spring 2015

3 Whitfield Planning Framework document including masterplan

DCC City Development & Chief Executive (Community Regeneration Section); Whitfield e elo ment ro

date ramework on a regular basis to ensure content is up to date.

Review 2019 Ongoing

Development Sites

4 Developer Engagement DCC City Development ti el market all a aila le ite thro gho t Whitfield

Property Division leading marketing

Ongoing

5 Housing Development Private Housebuilders Aberlady Crescent (LDP H16) Site now sold to private housebuilder. Planning applications: Phase 1 (15/00257/FULL) for 26 private houses - approved. Phase 2 (17/00975/FULL) for 25 private houses - still pending.

Ongoing


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community facilities and retail

DRAFTcommunity facilities and retail space. Letting of retail units.

DRAFTspace. Letting of retail units.

Hair & Beauty).

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Demolition of the surplus DCC

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Demolition on site; Social

DRAFTDemolition on site; Social Work

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DCC City Development &

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date

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Developer Engagement

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Ref Project Partners Actions Progress Timescale6 Housing Development Home Scotland; Merchant

ome otti h o ernment AHSP

and to orth o ar e t Field Crsecent and East of haddington Avenue (LDP H33)

Planning applications: Phase 1 (18/00224/FULL) for 13 private houses - pending. Phase 2 (18/00300/FULL) for 28 RSL houses - pending.

Ongoing

7 Housing Development InverTay Homes Whitfield oan Planning applications: Phase 1 (15/00120/FULL) for 30 private houses - approved. Phase 2 (17/00307/FULL) fpr 43 private houses - approved.

Phase 1 complete. Phase 2 under construction

8 Community DCC Education & Housing orth a t am othian Crescent

Under construction Due to open August 2018

9 Community Whitfield e elo ment ro eigh o rhood er i e

Explore community asset transfer of Former bowling green and pavillion for community use

Steering group established. Community Consultation Summer 2018 to establish interest and proposed uses

Ongoing

Open Space

10 Pro i ion o eigh o rhood Equipped Areas for Play

P o al i ed rea for Play (LEAPs) and Local Areas for Play (LAPs)

Whitfield e elo ment ro Developers; DCC Envi-ronment

Provision of new areas for outdoor play and enhance-ment of existing areas of play.

Provision sought as part of lanning a li ation ro e

and where community group can source funding.

ong term o on making existing spaces useable; dependent on funding and planning applications.

11 Lothian Crescent- SUDS Basin otland F CIty Development & Environment

Maintenance of the planting around the SUDS pond

Continuous long-term


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Planning applications: Phase 1

DRAFTPlanning applications: Phase 1 (15/00120/FULL) for 30 private

DRAFT(15/00120/FULL) for 30 private houses - approved. Phase 2

DRAFThouses - approved. Phase 2 (17/00307/FULL) fpr 43 private

DRAFT(17/00307/FULL) fpr 43 private houses - approved.

DRAFThouses - approved.

orth

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e elo ment

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DRAFTExplore community asset transfer of Former bowling green

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eigh o rhood

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8.1.2 CompletedRef Project Partners Actions Progress TimescaleWhitfield Planning Framework

1 he illage treet DCC City Development & o ing F

ew entral treet on tr ted to connect Lothian Crescent and

mmerfield en e

Complete -

2 Ballumbie Primary School DCC Education ew three tream rimar school built with capacity to accommodate new housing.

Complete -

3 etwork it e elo ment F Construct regional drainage system

Complete -

4 Fen e ainting at Whitfield Parish Church

DCC City Development o ial Work riminal ti e er i e omm nit Pa a k

e omm nit Pa a k to paint church fence

Complete -

5 Whitfield reen n ra tr t re Strategy

DCC City Development & Environment

Prepare guidance note on reen n ra tr t re land a e o en a e la

and trees).

Complete - review as appropriate in line with ramework

-

6 Whitfield idan e DCC City Development & Environment

Prepare guidance note on drainage good ra ti e technical guidance and planning requirements.

Complete - review as appropriate in line with ramework

-

Development Sites

7 Housing Development Angus HA e elo ment at mmerfield Avenue - 30 units in 2010.

Complete -

8 Housing Development Home Scotland HA e elo ment at mmerfield Avenue - 30 units in 2010.

Complete -

9 Housing Development Home Scotland HA Development at Salton Crescent - 28 units in 2006.

Complete -

10 Housing Development Home Scotland; Merchant ome otti h o ernment

AHSP

mmerfield en e P Planning applications: Phase 1 (14/00086/FULL) for 49 units (37 RSL and 12 private sale) - approved. Phase 2 (15/99442/FULL) for 12 private dwellings - approved. Phase 3 (16/00536/FULL) for 28 private houses - approved.

Complete


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rimar

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school built with capacity to

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Complete

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Construct regional drainage

DRAFTConstruct regional drainage Complete

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DRAFTDCC City Development & Prepare guidance note

DRAFTPrepare guidance note on

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DRAFTComplete - review as


DRAFTDCC City Development & Environment

DRAFTEnvironment

Prepare guidance note on

DRAFTPrepare guidance note on drainage

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DRAFTgood

DRAFTgood

technical guidance and planning

DRAFTtechnical guidance and planning requirements.

DRAFTrequirements.

Housing Development

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Housing DevelopmentDRAFTHousing Development Home Scotland HADRAFT

Home Scotland HA

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Home Scotland HA

Housing DevelopmentDRAFTHousing Development


Ref Project Partners Actions Progress Timescale11 Housing Development ng otti h o ernment

AHSPOrmiston Crescent Planning permission

13/00611/FULL approved for ho e and at

Completed early 2016

12 Housing Development ng ott h o ernment AHSP

Ormiston Crescent Planning application (13/00611/FULL) RSL development for 24 houses and

at

Completed early 2016

i ting o n il o ing to k

13 emolition o r l to k DCC Housing Proposed demolition of 175- Whitfield en e and

e en rra field ri e

Committee Approval granted 27/10/2014

Complete

Open Space

14 Advance Tree Planting DCC City Development & n ironment F Fore tr

Commission Scotland

Complete -

15 Re-landscaping of Salton Crescent SUDS Pond

DCC City Development Replace existing landscaping with attra ti e low maintenan e species

Complete -

16 Whitfield reen Whitfield e elo ment ro ig otter n ironment

Chief Executive & City Development

Enhancement of local play area to ro ide a eigh o rhood

i ed rea or Pla P

ite work ommen ed ne 2015

Opened October 2015

17 Po t demolition treatment work at Whitfield en e

it e elo ment o ing Chief Executive & Environment;

F

Po t treatment work in l ding la area land a ing in wild

meadow tree work et

Consultation with residents ne Finali e de ign l ender ro o ed

g t ard land a ing eg n t mn o t

land a ing work in l ding wild ower meadow om leted ing eadow rea hed mat rit l

2015-2017


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Planning application

DRAFTPlanning application (13/00611/FULL) RSL

DRAFT(13/00611/FULL) RSL development for 24 houses and

DRAFTdevelopment for 24 houses and

DRAFTat

DRAFTat

Proposed demolition of 175-

DRAFTProposed demolition of 175-

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Committee Approval granted

DRAFTCommittee Approval granted 27/10/2014

DRAFT27/10/2014


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Commission Scotland

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