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14A: Kennel Avenue and Burleigh Road, North Ascot 14C: Kier Park and Queens Hill, Ascot 14E: Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot Forces for Change The Villas in a Woodland Setting seem to be relatively stable in terms of change, however forces for change which were evident on the site visit are as follows: Replacement of older dwellings and development intensification including flatted development on larger plots, and resultant loss of mature trees. Larger and more modern housing designs, often accompanied by open or ‘urbanised’ frontages. Loss of hedgerows along garden frontages. Maturing vegetation – trees will eventually come to the end of their life. Presence of and reference to private security systems introduces an unwelcoming element to the environment. Replacement of gravel driveways with block paving. Guidance/Opportunities It is recommended that the following principles are taken into account in the development design process and in public realm improvement projects: Consider the planting of larger trees at key locations. Conserve the use of hedging, trees and other shrubs for boundaries, in preference to other forms of boundary treatment, such as walls, fences, gates and railings. Design development proposals to allow for significant planted areas, particularly those fronting roads, and allow space for planting to mature. Development should be designed to maintain the pre-eminence of mature trees and shrubs when viewed from public areas. Use of gravel surfacing for driveways in preference to tarmac and block paving. Retain remaining Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Renovations should be sensitive, retaining period details such as fenestration and doorways, and using a muted colour palette for paint finishes. Particular regard should be given 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. Signage should be discreet and low key in character.. Retain mature trees and woodland belts. The active management of woodlands and other treed areas is encouraged, including planning for future planting. RBWM Townscape Assessment 85 Final Report 2010: Volume 3
Character Areas ASCOT GROUP There are 11 local character areas in the Ascot Group (comprising North Ascot, Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale). These are: 14A Kennel Avenue and Burleigh Road, North Ascot 14G Larch Avenue and Heathfield Avenue, Sunningdale 14B Onslow Drive, North Ascot 14H Devenish Road and Fireball Hill, Sunningdale 14C Kier Park and Queens Hill, Ascot 14I London Road, Sunningdale 14D Wells Lane, Ascot 14J Richmond Wood, Sunningdale 14E Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot 14K Titlarks Hill Road, Sunningdale 14F Hancock’s Mount, Sunninghill This type of development is found throughout the Ascot group and tends to be located in areas of former woodland. For example, Area 14E Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot was developed along the ‘Ninemile Ride’, a historic east-west orientated route through woodland to ‘Kings Beeches’ (now demolished). The underlying geology of Bagshot Beds gives rise to a sandy soil which supports distinctive vegetation including Oak, Birch, Scots Pine, Beech, Sweet Chestnut and other more ornamental species such as Wellingtonia. These areas are all typical of the type in terms of urban form, comprising wide, winding unmarked roads and subsidiary cul-de-sacs with large, detached two and three storey villas set well back from the road. The subtle variations in character (most notably the variation architecture) are shown in the photos overleaf. In particular, Area 14A Kennel Avenue and Burleigh Road, North Ascot has high proportion of original Victorian and Edwardian properties, and includes a processional Wellingtonia Avenue (the former route to the Royal kennels). In Area 14H Devenish Road and Fireball Hill, Sunningdale, the remaining mature trees (notably Oak, Birch, Scot’s Pine and Holly) that once formed part of ‘Fireball Clump’ contributes to the densely wooded character in western parts of the area. Area 14H is also notable for the Roman Road (known as the ‘Devil’s Highway’) that once passed through this area, following the southern part of Fireball Clump. All the generic guidance applies to these character areas. In addition, in Area 14A, it will be important to maintain the mature Wellingtonia trees lining Kennel Avenue and plan for their future replacement, and to conserve the surviving Victorian and Edwardian properties. In Area 14H Devenish Road and Fireball Hill, Sunningdale, it will be important to conserve the remaining mature trees that once formed part of ‘Fireball Clump’, and plan for their future replacement. New planting of native species that could enhance links to the Settled Woodland Sands landscape setting include Oak, Birch, Scot's Pine, Beech and Sweet Chestnut. RBWM Townscape Assessment 86 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
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Page 41 and 42: Photographs showing variations in c
Page 45 and 46: the key forces for change which wer
Page 47 and 48: Photographs of character areas Area
Page 51: There are no obvious landmarks, and
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
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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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