5: victorian villages - The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

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or blockwork driveways often have large ornamental metal or timber entrance gates. Open Space/Greenspace Two storey properties set on spacious plots with mature garden frontage, as in this example from Ascot. Properties are predominantly two stories. Materials are dominated by light coloured brick and render, with clay tile or slate roofs. 1970s developments typically display a lighter palette with paler (yellow) bricks. Roof types and architectural detailing (including doors and windows) are highly varied. Further variety is created by modern dwellings, often in a neo-classical or neo-Tudor style. The Leafy Residential Suburbs have a closed and private character with few communal open spaces. Mature vegetation within private gardens contributes strongly to the leafy character and visual amenity of the streetscape. The density and maturity of vegetation is substantial in some areas. Species often reflect the underlying geology e.g. patches of bracken and pines reflect the sandy geology of Bagshot Sands. Turning circles with mature trees also contribute to the leafy character. Patches of bracken create a ‘heathy’ character and reflect the underlying sandy geology of Bagshot Sands (Sunninghill). Views/Landmarks Dwellings of varied architectural style set within spacious mature gardens (Wraysbury). Public Realm & Streetscape The streetscape is characterised by wide tarmac streets with few markings, stone or concrete kerbs, tarmac pavements and occasional grassed verges. Some roads (particularly private roads) have a gravel surface. The interface between the public and private realms is clearly defined by fences and hedges. Plots front onto the street, but are well-enclosed by mature trees and dense (often clipped) hedges (including beech, laurel and conifer species), brick walls or close board fencing. Gravel A strong structure of trees and shrubs (often within private front gardens) enclose most streets and restrict views. Views along straight streets are often framed by hedges. Dwellings located at the end of cul de sacs provide local focal points. Mature copses of trees within turning circles also provide focal points and local landmarks. RBWM Townscape Assessment 77 Final Report 2010: Volume 3
the key forces for change which were evident during the site visit are as follows: Development intensification including subdivision of plots and extensions to dwellings or subdivision of properties into flats. Mature copses of scots pine provide focal points and local landmarks, as in this example from Sunninghill. Experience This ‘leafy’ suburban townscape type is quiet. Activity during the day is restricted to local traffic along feeder streets. Although dwellings face towards the street, they are well-enclosed by tall boundary fences and hedges, which contributes to a closed and private character. B. EVALUATION Condition The street and block pattern is intact, buildings are well maintained and the streetscape is well managed, resulting in an overall good condition. Due to the low density of buildings and large driveways, there is little pressure for onstreet parking. The ‘leafy’ aspect is slightly reduced in areas where plots contain short, open garden frontages with extensive hardstanding and less vegetation cover. Two character areas within this townscape type are judged to be in particularly good condition/intact examples of the type: 13E: Sunning Avenue and London Road, Sunningdale 13G: Broomfield Park and Onslow Road, Sunningdale Forces for Change The Leafy Residential Suburbs seem to be relatively stable in terms of change, however Modern development with open or ‘urbanised’ frontage such as parapet walls, open gardens frontages and extensive hardstanding; which detract from the ‘leafy’ character. . Guidance/Opportunities It is recommended that the following principles are taken into account in the development design process and in public realm improvement projects: Retain mature trees and woodland belts. The active management of woodlands and other treed areas is encouraged, including planning for future planting. Conserve and use trees as part of a leafy streetscape. The design should allow space for planting to mature. Use a coordinated approach to new tree planting in terms of species and stature (refer to character areas for appropriate species). Consider the planting of larger trees at key visual locations. Conserve (and promote the use of) of hedging for boundaries, in preference to other boundary treatments such as walls, fences, gates and railings. Retain remaining Victorian, Edwardian and Arts and Craft style buildings. Renovations should be sensitive with particular regard to roof heights, pitches, materials and detailing. Sensitive contemporary design responding to its immediate context will be appropriate, where it makes reference to existing building heights, massing and proportion, or stylistic references. Reference to existing materials may also be appropriate. RBWM Townscape Assessment 78 Final Report 2010: Volume 3
Page 1 and 2: 5: VICTORIAN VILLAGES Key Character
Page 3 and 4: has occurred along most village str
Page 5 and 6: many through-routes) and the human
Page 7 and 8: This area is located along Ascot Hi
Page 9 and 10: including lodges with large gardens
Page 11 and 12: 8: INTER-WAR SUBURBS Key Characteri
Page 13 and 14: Streets are of generous proportions
Page 15 and 16: Erosion of grass verges due to pres
Page 17 and 18: 9: EARLY POSTWAR SUBURBS (TO 1960)
Page 19 and 20: Architectural style is unified and
Page 21 and 22: Conserve the traditional use of low
Page 23 and 24: 10: LATE 20TH CENTURY SUBURBS (1960
Page 25 and 26: Public Realm & Streetscape Typical
Page 27 and 28: ensure continuity of tree cover and
Page 29 and 30: Photographs showing variations in c
Page 31 and 32: A. DESCRIPTION Location/distributio
Page 33 and 34: Within this type, one character are
Page 35 and 36: Photos of character areas Area 11A
Page 39 and 40: landmarks are not a feature of the
Page 41 and 42: Photographs showing variations in c
Page 43: A. DESCRIPTION Location/distributio
Page 47 and 48: Photographs of character areas Area
Page 51 and 52: There are no obvious landmarks, and
Page 53 and 54: Character Areas ASCOT GROUP There a
Page 55 and 56: RBWM Townscape Assessment 88 Final
Page 59 and 60: Views/Landmarks Glimpsed views are
Page 61 and 62: All of the generic guidance applies
Page 65 and 66: fenced boundaries within the indust
Page 67 and 68: Photographs of character areas Area
Page 69 and 70: STEP 1 COLLECT INFORMATION SETTLEME
Page 71 and 72: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Term ‘Ancient L
Page 73 and 74: Term Gable Gault brick Georgian GIS
Page 75 and 76: Term Definition courses of gault br
Page 77 and 78: Appendix 2: Field Survey Form
Page 79 and 80: Nodes: Landmarks: Key views: KEY IS
Page 81 and 82: HUMAN INFLUENCES Evidence of evolut
Page 83 and 84: Block Pattern (including plot form
Page 85 and 86: Frontages to street incl. fenestra
Page 87 and 88: Trees and their contribution to the
Page 89 and 90: Distribution of open spaces, intera
Page 91: Experience Vitality/tranquillity; c

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