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QUAKERS WALK, DEVIZES
5.0 STATEMENT OF DESIGN PRINCIPLES
5.1 Sections 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 of this Brief identify the
physical constraints affecting the Quakers Walk site and
its surroundings and the relevant policy requirements in
the Local Plan and the Devizes Strategic Development
Brief. These present a framework for the site.
5.2 The design principles in this section of the Brief
elaborate upon this framework to create a foundation for
the design of development on the Quakers Walk site.
5.3 The design principles have been prepared taking
account of the views of local people conveyed at public
consultation events in early 2005. They also reflect the
aspirations of Kennet District Council, best practices in
urban design as advocated by the Commission for
Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) and
Government advice about design within relevant
Planning Policy Guidance Notes.
5.4 The overall objective of the design principles is to
provide the basis for a seamless and sustainable
extension to Devizes, which embraces the town’s local
identity, and creates an exceptional living environment
for existing and future residents.
5.5 The development should create an environment with the
following attributes which are advocated in By Design
(DETR & CABE) 2000, as being representative of high
quality design and positive place making.
CHARACTER: A Place with its own identity.
CONTINUITY & ENCLOSURE: A place where public
and private places are clearly distinguished.
QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC REALM: A place with
attractive and successful outdoor areas.
EASE OF MOVEMENT: A place that is easy to get to
and move through.
LEGIBILITY: A place that has a clear image and is
easy to understand.
ADAPTABLITY: A place that can change easily.
DIVERSITY: A place with variety and choice.
5.6 By Design: Better Places to Live. A Companion Guide
to PPG3 (DETR & CABE) 2001 elaborates upon the
principles in By Design and provides guidance about
achieving better housing design. These guidelines
have also been embodied within the design principles
for the Quakers Walk site.
Figure 5.1 – 5.3: Images
demonstrating the attributes
advocated in By Design.
Ref: 04744
May 2005
Issue Number 1