Lochside Masterplan - South Ayrshire Council

6.0 HOUSING LAYOUT
6.1 Housing design
With reference to the Scottish
Governmentʼs policy guidance
“DESIGNING STREETS” we have set
out to produce an outline design which
meets the aspirations of this policy.
The layout uses the existing
connections to the surrounding area as
a starting point. Existing pedestrian
routes from Glenmuir Place and
Ferguson Street are extended through
the site to provide easy desire lines
connecting through to local amenities
and services.
Each space is intended to be easy to
use, safe and pleasant and with its own
distinctive character. Rather than ill
defined suburban streets the project is
conceived as a series of attractive
spaces with motor vehicles controlled
through the use of shared surfaces and
strategic landscaping. Parking is
provided in grouped courts adjacent to
the houses avoiding the common
overwhelming image of serial
driveways and cars. The new homes
provide the character and quality of
place with defined views and spaces.
The balance between place and
movement has been carefully defined
with the creation of a walkable
neighbourhood connecting to the wider
area.
Further detail design decisions for the
dwellings, roads and materials should
ensure a high quality place creation for
the residents.