**Document:** Landscape Design Statement **Application:** 16/00232/B — Erection of a residential development of 81 dwellings with associated hard and soft landscaping and on site infrastructure **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2016-08-08 **Parish:** Lezayre **Document Type:** report / planning_statement **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/20757-lezayre-royal-park-phase-2-dwelling/documents/1318285 --- # Landscape Design Statement LANDSCAPE DESIGN STATEMENT for PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT PHASE 2, ROYAL PARK RAMSEY ISLE of MAN PLANNING & BUILDING CONTROL RECEIVED ON 25 FEB 2016 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Prepared on behalf of Hartford Homes Ltd. Doc Ref No: 1609/15/RP01 Rev B Date: 25-Feb-16 BCA BARRY CHINN a s s o c i a t e s Landscape Architects Prepared by: BARRY CHINN ASSOCIATES LTD. Harbury Road Deppers Bridge Southam Warwickshire CV47 2SZ [Table omitted in markdown export] 16 00232 Phase 2, Royal Park, Isle of Man Landscape Design Statement Ref: 1609/15 #### 1.0 Introduction This landscape design statement has been prepared in support of the planning application submitted on behalf of Hartford Homes Limited for dwellings at Phase 2 Royal Park, Ramsey. It should be read in conjunction with the Barry Chinn Associates illustrative material as listed below: - 1609/15-01E 'Landscape Concept Plan' - 1609/15-02C 'Village Green Concept' - 1609/15-03 'Feature Entrance Signage' #### 2.0 Existing Landscape The site is currently agricultural land (pastoral) enclosed on three sides by existing residential development and on the fourth by open agricultural land. #### 3.0 Landscape Strategy The landscape proposal is shown on Barry Chinn Associates drawing nos. 1609/15-01E and 02C. These drawings show the detail of the proposed planting along the boundaries of the site, as well as details of the public open space and ornamental planting within the scheme. ##### General Generally the soft landscape has been designed to provide an attractive setting sympathetic to the surrounding character of the area and adjacent residential plots. Where appropriate only native species will be used, for example within the amenity area to the north east of the site where the scheme faces open farmland. Where constraints such as pedestrian access or car parking dictate a more controlled planting approach, species that have good all year round presence and that benefit local wildlife will be selected. ##### Streets Along the frontages of properties a mixture of mown grass areas and shrub planting will be used to link areas together and provide year round colour. Tree planting and specimen shrubs will be used to give height and mark key points whilst views of driveways have been reduced by the inclusion of well-proportioned ornamental shrub beds to divide individual plots. Barry Chinn Associates November 2013 ## Public Open Space - Village Green The public open space located towards the south of the site will provide for both passive and active enjoyment of the area. Four principle entrance points demarcated with feature pillars and paving have been incorporated to provide maximum permeability from the wider circulation network. A central core incorporating paving, planting, a feature tree and seating will provide an opportunity for users to stop and socialise whilst areas of open grass will provide space for children to play. The village green has been framed on 3 sides with larger stature tree planting whilst the northern boundary that faces onto the sides of properties has been planted with a belt of native woodland edge which over time will establish to form a dense buffer. ### Public Open Space - Amenity Area Situated towards the north east corner of the site is a large amenity area which has been designed for non-prescriptive recreational activities. A central path provides access off the main perimeter spine road linking through to the core of the development. As a continuation of off-site vegetation a new native hedge has been incorporated running along the spine road behind this is set a row of large stature extra heavy standard trees. A dense belt of native woodland planting has been located along the northern boundary which will serve to soften views of the residential properties beyond whilst forming a robust perimeter landscape treatment. To enhance the screening/softening effect a further layer of vegetation in the form of standard tree planting has been positioned running parallel to the footpath which also serves to lead you into the space. #### 4.0 Conclusion It is envisaged that over time the landscape scheme proposed for this site will mature to provide a setting, which assimilates the new development into the immediate surroundings. ## Elevation Of Feature Entrance Signage ![This image displays architectural drawings for a feature entrance sign labeled 'ROYAL PARK', including an elevation view and a plan view with landscaping details.](https://images.planningportal.im/2016/02/168305.jpg) ### Scale 1:25 - **Overall height of wall**: 300mm - **At the centre**: 2050mm - **Rendered facing panel**: 300mm - **Roughening**: 300mm - **Base of sign**: 300mm wide split stone coping - **Roughening**: 300mm --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/20757-lezayre-royal-park-phase-2-dwelling/documents/1318285*