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QUAKERS WALK, DEVIZES
Adjacent Townscape Character
2.9 Land uses surrounding the Quakers Walk site will have
a significant bearing on the proposed layout and design
of new development. Key influences will include the
Quakers Walk footpath, the Police Constabulary HQ and
Helipad, and residential development along Roundway
Park and Parkfields.
Figure 2.5: Police
Constabulary HQ.
Figure 2.6: Land Use
Context
Adjacent uses to the north of the Quakers Walk Site
• Residential development to the north, adjoining the
Quakers Walk site, consists of both bungalow and two
storey dwellings sited along a prominent ridgeline,
between the subject site and Roundway Hill.
• The low density housing development on Roundway
Park is characterised by trees and other mature
vegetation.
• Building heights are uniform for each housing type,
giving a consistent character and scale to the streets.
FIGURE 2.5
• Parking is off street with on street parking also available.
• Large front gardens are provided as part of a deep plot
for each dwelling, although the rear gardens of
properties bounding the proposed development area are
relatively shallow.
Adjacent uses to the south and east of the Quakers
Walk site
• Existing three-storey brick buildings associated with the
Police Constabulary complex create a varied skyline.
• Existing light industrial and commercial uses provide the
approach to the site along London Road. Whilst these
are inconsistent with the remaining historic urban fabric,
good levels of landscaping soften their impact. Ref: 04744
FIGURE 2.6
May 2005
Issue Number 1