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A LT O N T O W E R S L O D G E S P H A S E I I
S TA F F O R D S H I R E , U K
ALTON TOWERS RESORT LODGES PHASE II
DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT
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0. 0 C O NT E NT S
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE STATEMENT
1.2 REPORT STRUCTURE
2.0 CONTEXT
2.1 STRATEGIC CONTEXT
2.2 LOCAL CONTEXT
2.3 ACCESS
2.4 ECONOMIC CONTEXT
2.5 APPLICATION SITE & SURROUNDINGS
2.6 PLANNING HISTORY
3.0 DESIGN RELATED PLANNING POLICY
3.1 NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY
3.2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICY
4.0 PROPOSALS
4.1 OVERVIEW
4.2.1 PHASE 2.1
4.2.2 PHASE 2.2
4.2.3 PHASE 2.3
4.3 AMOUNT
4.4 TYPICAL LODGE
4.5 ACCESSIBLE LODGE
4.6 SERVICE HUT
4.7 VILLAGE CENTRE
4.8 RECEPTION
4.9 VISUAL IMPACT
5.0 LANDSCAPE
5.1 PROPOSALS
6.0 SUSTAINABILITY
6.1 ENERGY STRATEGY
6.2 FLOOD RISK & DRAINAGE STRATEGY
8.0 ACCESS & INCLUSIVE DESIGN
7.1 ACCESS
7.2 INCLUSIVE DESIGN
8.0 ASSESSMENT AGAINST POLICY
8.1 DESIGN ASSESSMENT
9.0 CONCLUSION
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1. 0 I NT R O DUC T I O N
1.1 PU R POSE OF T HE S TAT E M E NT
This Design & Access Statement has been prepared on behalf of Merlin Entertainments
Limited (Alton Towers Resort). It is submitted to accompany a planning application for full
planning permission for a proposed lodges development consisting of 70 additional keys,
associated service buildings and reception adjacent to that completed in March 2015.
It should be read in conjunction with all relevant submitted drawings and reports that
accompany the planning application submission.
CONTENT
The structure and content of this statement has been informed by the need to:
• provide a review of the site’s immediate and wider context in terms of its physical, social
and economic characteristics and relevant planning policy guidance;
• provide a rationale for the scheme’s design based on the above and demonstrate the
proposed three point phasing plan;
• explain and illustrate the design principles in terms of the development’s layout, density,
scale, landscape and visual appearance;
• explain how future users of the site will be able to access the development from the existing
transport network and how public access routes will operate on and around the site;
• explain how the development will meet the local authority’s planning and urban design
objectives.
PROJECT TEAM
The proposals and Design and Access Statement have been prepared by the Principal
Architect, The Manser Practice Architects (Manser), who have extensive experience in Hotel
Developments in London, the UK and abroad.
Final submission of the application, relevant drawings and reports have been coordinated
and managed by Planning Consultants Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners (NLP).
The remainder of project team consists of:
• Project Management Stace Construction & Property Consultants
• Quantity Surveyor Stace Construction & Property Consultants
• Services Engineer Elementa Consulting
• Structural Engineer Simpson Associates
• Landscape Architect Nichols Brown Webber
• Ecology Consultant Baker Consultants
• Archaeology Consultant Archaeological Research Services
• Flood Risk and Drainage Simpson Associates
• Noise Assessment Cahill Design Consultants
• Transport Consultant John Taylor
• Arboricultural Consultant Tree Heritage
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1.2 R EPORT S T R U CTU RE
This statement is structured thus:
• Section 2.0 ‘Context’ provides a review of the existing physical, social and economic
characteristics of the site and its surroundings in terms of its history, land uses and public
transport accessibility.
• Section 3.0 ‘Design Related Planning Policy’ provides an overview of relevant design
related policies and guidance.
• Section 4.0 ‘Proposals’ describes the proposal and the approach taken in terms of
phasing, use, size, scale, layout and appearance.
• Section 5.0 ‘Landscape’ provides an overview on the approach to landscape and the
buildings setting within the Alton Towers Resort site.
• Section 6.0 ‘Sustainability’ provides a review of the proposed energy strategy. It also sets
out the design considerations raised in the relevant consultation reports on matters relating
to flood risk, drainage and the environment.
• Section 7.0 ‘Access & Inclusive Design’ provides a review of the proposal in terms of
access, security and inclusive design in line with the current UK Regulations and Guidance.
• Section 8.0 ‘Assessment Against Policy’ provides a review against relevant policies in the
development plan.
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TO STOKE TO MANCHESTER
This section demonstrates that a clear understanding of the site’s characteristics and its
CAULDON context has been used to inform the design. This relates to the physical, social and economic
characteristics of the area together with the planning policy context - namely the policies and
FROGHALL
guidance that affect and shape the development of the site.
WHISTON
2.1 S T R AT EGIC CONTEXT
COTTON Alton Towers Resort is located approximately 19km (12miles) east of Stoke on Trent and
29km (18 miles) west of the City of Derby. The smaller towns of Leek, Ashbourne and
KINGSLEY
STANTON
Uttoxeter are located to the north-west, north-east and south respectively (Fig.01).
HOLT
The largest major urban cities are Manchester to the north and Birmingham to the south.
RAMSHORN Each lies approximately 43 and 50 miles from the site respectively.
WOOTTON
OAKAMOOR 2.2 LOCAL CONTEXT
Alton Towers Resort is surrounded by countryside designated as a Special Landscape Area
FARLEY
and small villages. It is bounded to the north by Wootton Lane and there are a small number
of dwellings and small villages on the north side of this road. In general the main adjoining
land uses to the Resort lands are agricultural.
To the east, there is the JC Bamford excavator manufacturers test track and agricultural land.
ALTON River Dove
CHEADLE TOWERS
To the south is the River Churnet, including the route of a dismantled railway now used as a
APPLICATION
ELLASTONE cycle path, and the villages of Alton and Denstone.
SITE
To the west is Farley Park, comprising open agricultural land, parkland and woodland.
NORBURY
The village of Farley is to the north-west of the park.
ALTON
FREEHAY
Warilow Brook
DENSTONE
GREATGATE
TO DERBY AND NOTTINGHAM
TEAN
ROCESTER
SMDC BOUNDARY
OWNERSHIP BOUNDARY
TO BIRMINGHAM
Figure 01: The site in relation to Staffordshire Moorlands and the wider area.
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2.3 ACCES S
VEHICULAR ACCESS
The area is served by country roads which form a ‘web’ of routes bringing visitors to the
site. The Main routes to the park are via the M1 and M6 with links from the A50 and A52.
These routes are well sign posted. Access to the site is more fully described in the Transport
Assessment.
Closer to the resort the area is served by a number of country roads spread across the
locality and these bring visitors and hotel guests to the site (Fig.02).
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Use of public transport to the Resort is limited as trips are more often long distance journeys.
However, there is reasonable provision for train services in good proximity to the Resort
including (but not limited to) Uttoxeter, Blythe Bridge, Longton, Barlaston, Wedgwood,
Tutbury & Hatton and - for routes directly to Manchester Piccadilly to the north and London
to the south - Stoke on Trent.
Alton Towers Resort provide information for bus services on their web site. There are bus
services running to and from the Resort from conurbations in the area. These are the 32A,
X32 and X52 (Fig.03).
Alton Towers also operates a bus service for its employees and currently operates an
Employee Travel Plan encouraging staff to reduce their dependence on use of private
vehicles.
Public Transport and Vehicular Access is described in more detail in the Transport
Assessment compiled by John Taylor and submitted alongside this application.
MOVEMENT AND ACCESS
The existing hotel access is via the main Park entrance gate and via the security gate when
the park is closed. Both entrances are from Farley Lane.
The hotel complex (consisting of The Alton Towers Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, The
Splash Landings Hotel and The Enchanted Village Lodges Development) is at the eastern
end of the resort, reached by a wide internal access road with traffic light control at key
junctions within the site.
Consequently the effects of hotel guest traffic on public roads at the site entrance will be
minimal.
Figure 02: Access to Alton Towers and the Proposed Site. Figure 03: 32A and X32 bus route to Alton Towers.
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2.4 ECONOMIC CONT EXT
Alton Towers Resort is operated by Merlin Entertainments Group Ltd. It is the UK’s most
popular and largest theme park and the only top 10 visitor attraction in the West Midlands.
It is a significant contributor to the local and regional economy both directly and indirectly. It
is a large employer in SMDC providing employment to a range of skill and occupation levels.
The majority of employees live locally.
ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF THE LODGES PHASE 2
The proposed Phase 2 lodges development will have a positive effect on the local visitor
economy by extending the accommodation offer and thus encouraging visitors to stay at the
park for a longer period of time. The development will create new employment opportunities
at the Resort and will contribute to the local economy through direct and indirect spending.
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2.5 APPLICATION SIT E AND S UR R O UNDI NG S
The application site covers approximately 2.09ha (including the proposed lodges, reception,
village centre, service buildings, areas for landscaping, associated works to the existing
restaurant, associated parking and sustainable drainage designs) - Fig.04.
It is located to the north of the recently completed Enchanted Village Lodges Development
(ref SMD/2014/0107) located to the south east of the theme park. The proposal will form an
extension to the existing lodges development.
KEY
APPLICATION BOUNDARY
OWNERSHIP BOUNDARY
Figure 04: Aerial Photo of the Proposed Site and the Existing Phase I Lodges
CAR PARK RESTAURANT ACCESS ROAD LODGES PHASE I ALTON TOWERS HOTEL CAR PARK
PROPOSED SITE
PROPOSED SITE
PROPOSED SITE
Figure 05: View looking across Proposed Site from East Access Road. Figure 06: View looking across Proposed Site towards Phase I and Existing Hotel. Figure 07: View looking across Proposed Site from East Access Road.
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2.5 APPLICATION SIT E AND S UR R O UNDI NG S
(cont .)
EXISTING LANDSCAPE
The site sits between Car Park J to the north and phase 1 of the Enchanted Village to the
ALTON TOWERS south and east and will allow the village to grow into a larger and more coherent whole with
HOTEL a centre and a formal reception building.
The phase 2 site occupies an area of grassed land used for overflow car parking which
follows a slopes down toward the south of the site, toward the existing Enchanted Village
ALTON TOWERS and woodlands.
LODGES PHASE I
There are a small number of existing mature trees on the site along with a dividing line of
trees of varying age and species between the proposed development site and Car Park
J to the north. Details of any tree loss are outlined in the site layout drawings and the
accompanying Arboricultural Report.
PROPOSED SITE
Figure 08: Aerial Photo of the Proposed Site and the Existing Phase I Lodges
CAR PARK LODGES PHASE I RESTAURANT CAR PARK LODGES PHASE I RESTAURANT ACCESS ROAD CAR PARK
PROPOSED SITE
PROPOSED SITE
PROPOSED SITE
Figure 09: View looking across Proposed Site from West Access Road. Figure 10: View looking across Proposed Site towards Phase I. Figure 11: View looking towards Access Road and Car Park.
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2.6 PLANNING HIS TORY
ALTON TOWERS HOTELS
The Alton Towers Hotel was originally granted planning permission in 1993. The Splash
Landings Hotel, Conference Centre and Water Park were permitted in 2002, following an
earlier consent for a similar form of development.
2006 HOTEL APPLICATION - 06/01004/FUL
In 2006 planning permission was granted for a 74 bedroom hotel extension (4,488m² GEA)
APPROVED SITE FOR NEW 76 to the south of the existing hotel and spa and 74 new parking spaces (ref.06/01004/FUL).
BEDROOM HOTEL EXTENSION
2011 HOTEL PERMISSION EXTENSION - 11/00402/REM1MJ
ALTON TOWERS
HOTEL The planning permission was renewed in 2011 and following this a non material amendment
SPLASH LANDINGS (NMA approved in 2014 ref.NMA/2013/0005) application was submitted to amend the
HOTEL scheme, through the replacement of the approved balconies with Juliet balconies and a
CONFERENCE reduction in the height of the roof by 375mm.
CENTRE
The planning permission has been implemented through the laying out of foundations and
conditions were discharged in full.
2014 APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION TO SPA - SMD/2014/0144
EXISTING SPA
In 2014 planning permission was also granted for an extension to the existing spa
(ref.SMD/2014/0144). This permission remains extant but has not been implemented.
2014 APPLICATION FOR LODGES PHASE 1 - SMD/2014/0107
ALTON TOWERS
LODGES PHASE 1 PROPOSED SITE In May 2014 planning permission was granted for Phase 1 of the lodges development
comprising 122 keys (61 double lodges), 10 tree houses and associated work.
The permission was subject to a number of non-material amendments (references
CAR PARK J NMA/2014/0002, NMA/2014/0004 and NMA/2014/0010). The attraction opened in April
2015.
2015 PERMISSION FOR NEW 76 BEDROOM HOTEL - SMD/2015/0488
In 2015 planning permission was granted for a new 76 bedroom hotel extension adjacent
to the existing spa building (SMD/2015/0488). Construction is anticipated to commence in
May 2016.
Figure 12: Alton Towers Hotel, Lodges Phase I and Proposed Site.
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3.1 NAT IONAL PLANNING P O LI CY
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) outlines a set of 12 core planning principles
to inform planning decisions, and requires that planning should:
“…always seek to secure high quality design and good standard of amenity for all existing
and future occupants of land and buildings.”
In addition, section 7 ‘Requiring Good Design’ is dedicated to ensuring developments are of
high quality design, noting that good design is a key aspect of sustainable development, is
indivisible from good planning, and should contribute positively to making places better for
people.
Paragraph 58 of the NPPF notes that planning decisions aim to ensure that developments:
• Will function well and add to the overall quality of the area
• Establish a strong sense of place
• Respond to local character, history and identity
• Create safe and accessible environments
• Are visually attractive as a result of good architecture and landscaping
3.2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN P O LI CY
The Statutory Development Plan for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council comprises the
Core Strategy (CS, adopted March 2014). The Churnet Valley Masterplan (March 2014) is
also a material consideration in the determination of planning applications at the site.
CS Policy DC1 ‘Design Considerations’ states that new development should be of high
quality design, value the local area and respect the site and its surroundings. It should
reinforce local distinctiveness by positively contributing to and complementing the special
character and heritage of the area.
The Churnet Valley Masterplan notes that in relation to Alton Towers Resort, development
must be sensitively designed not to harm the landscape within the site and the wider area,
or the heritage character. Moreover, section 8.7 requires that all new development should
be of high quality design and seek opportunities to incorporate high quality locally distinctive
design features.
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4.1 OVER VIEW
This section outlines the final principles of the proposals in terms of use, size, scale and
layout. In particular, this section focuses on the project phasing and design description of the
individual elements of the phasing plan.
The project will be developed in three development sections. For the purposes of this
document and all other application documents related to the application these will be
referred to as phases 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.
It is proposed to build 52 keys in phase 2.1 with 18 keys to follow in phase 2.3. The site
has been located to create a more cohesive village setting for the development, drawing a
more effective and safer main entrance from Car Park J. The location of the latter phase (2.3)
has been chosen so that it can be easily serviced from Car Park J during the construction
period and can be safely screened from the completed areas while it is built causing minimal
disruption to visitors.
By completion of all three phases the scheme will comprise of the following:
• 35 Double Lodges.
(70 keys, of which 4 Keys will be accessible)
• 3no. Service Huts.
• Reception Building.
• Tipi Entertainment Space.
• Service Core Building.
• Cellar Extension to Existing Restaurant.
• Water Tank enclosure adjacent to the existing restaurant.
• New Footpaths to Connect the existing Enchanted Village and new works.
• New Access Road to Car Park J
• Pedestrian Footpath Connecting Car Park J and Phase 2 Lodges
• New storage area to the north east of the main development site.
Figure 13: Proposed Site Plan. Figure 14: GEA Schedule
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4.2.1 PHASE 2.1
26no. Double lodges (52 keys)
Phase 2.1 consists of a mix of standard level access lodges (located for accessible units)
and stepped access lodges. Of the 52 keys in this phase 3 are accessible.
The lodges have been laid out in clusters in a village style to resemble that of the existing
Enchanted Village Development surrounding landscaped play areas.
2no. Service Huts
The proposed service huts will be independent buildings at each end of the site to best
serve the new development. These will act as storage and intermediate points for cleaning
and maintenance between the new Service Core and lodges around the site.
Service Core Buildings Phase I
As part of the phase 2 works a new maintenance centre is proposed. This centre will not
only optimise the efficient operation of the new development but also serve to maintain the
existing development and immediate landscape.
The core has been positioned off set from what will be a ‘Village Centre’ for the development
providing a new looping maintenance/refuse/fire tender access route through the service
core. This area will include maintenance storage, staff rooms, workshops, additional bar
storage and refuse areas.
Landscaping will create a new Village Green and Village Centre for guest entertainment
purposes.
Car Park J Works and associated landscape preparation for Phase 2.2
Car Park J (an existing hard surface tarmac car park) will be realigned and 6 new disabled
car parking spaces will be provided. The car park will be accessed from the south via a new
internal road that will adjoin the existing internal road network. Associated landscaping with
this car park is detailed in section 5.0 alongside landscape proposals.
ANTICIPATED PROGRAMME
WORKS: JUNE 2018
TARGET OPENING: MARCH 2019
Figure 15: Phase 2.1 Site Plan
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4.2.2 PHASE 2.2
Tipi (3 bays)
These canopy structures will be located adjacent to the village centre/green and will be
designed to act as cover for planned entertainment for guests. The Tipi’s will comprise an
open sided structure made of fabric over a timber frame.
Service Core Buildings Phase II
As part of this phase the service core will be extended to integrate with the new Tipis to
add additional services to facilitate the increased entertainment area. This will be the form
of a courtyard to the rear with a small kitchen/food offering and bar facilities as well as new
public WCs.
ANTICIPATED PROGRAMME
WORKS: MARCH 2020
Figure 16: Phase 2.2 Site Plan
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4.2.3 PHASE 2.3
9no. Double Lodges (18 keys)
The final 18 keys will be constructed (of which there is one additional accessible unit).
These will also be, arranged in a cluster in a similar manner to that of the existing Enchanted
Village and earlier stages of the Phase 2 development.
The final phase has been located in this corner to allow ease of access for construction
traffic through Car Park J and general works to progress with minimal disruption to guests
using phases 2.1 and 2.2 of the scheme.
New Reception Building
Reception and check in facilities will be relocated from the existing restaurant to a new
dedicated reception building. This will be built adjacent to the pedestrian access from car
park J and will serve as the main entrance to the site, giving a clearly definable check in point
for guests on arrival at the car park.
This reception will include an accessible guest WC, reception area and check in desk as
well as a secure office and safe store.
1no. Service Hut
There will be an additional service hut constructed to the rear of the Reception building to
support the additional lodge capacity.
Works to new Storage Area in north east corner
A new open storage and maintenance area will be cleared beyond the dividing line of trees
to aid with the maintenance requirements of the increased development size.
ANTICIPATED PROGRAMME
WORKS: MARCH 2021
Figure 17: Phase 2.3 Site Plan
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4.3 AMOU NT
The table below provides an overview of the gross internal area of the built forms as part of
the proposal.
4.4 T YPICAL LODGE (PHAS E S 2. 1/2. 3)
OVERVIEW
As with the existing lodge development the proposals will be standardised, modular and are
largely constructed and fit out offsite. These will then be transported to site for final fix and
site specific additions such as the terraces and roofs.
Each lodge consists of 2no. modular units (keys) joined together on site.
SCALE & MASSING
The Lodge design will be similar to the existing Phase I lodges. The scale of the proposed
buildings are acceptable within the surrounding context given that in general the existing
hotel to the west and canopy range to the east will have a greater height compared to the
proposed development.
All lodges will have a maximum height of 4m.
USE/LAYOUT
Lodge layouts will match that of the existing Enchanted Village. Each key is designed to
sleep up to 5 people (therefore one lodge can sleep up to 10).
Each key will have an external timber terrace deck (access by steps when necessary to suit
Figure 18: Typical Lodge with Stepped Access the site levels) with direct access into the adults bedroom area. The access door will be
flanked by 2no. glazed panels to provide the main daylight into the space.
The internal area will generally include two bedroom areas and a bathroom. Additional light
will be provided by a small themed window on the rear elevation.
Figure 19: Unit Locations
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MATERIALS (TO MATCH EXISTING ENCHANTED VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT)
As per Phase I the Lodges have been designed to resemble a traditional lodge from a
children’s fairytale to provide a unique themed experience. The materials chosen will
match the Phase I Lodges. These are a blend of natural materials to provide a rustic feel.
Specifically, the materials will include a timber shingle roof, timber doors and windows,
stonework walls and uneven timber boards.
• Timber shingle to roof.
• Feature Chimney in glass reinforced plastic faux brick.
• Uneven, rough sawn timber barge boards.
• Waney edge timber corner posts.
• Timber columns and fencing.
• Lightly textured render (colour to match existing).
• GRP faux stonework.
• Timber door and window surrounds with feature detailing.
Figure 20: Existing Enchanted Village Lodge (Phase I Lodge Photo - Completed March
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4.5 ACCES S IB LE LODGE (P H AS E S 2. 1/2. 3)
USE/LAYOUT
Lodge layouts will match that of the existing Enchanted Village. Each key is designed to
sleep up to 5 people (therefore one lodge can sleep up to 10).
Each key will have an external timber terrace deck which has level access for all accessible
units. There is direct and level access into the unit and the access door is flanked by 2no.
glazed panels to provide the main daylight into the space.
For further details on the proposed accessible layouts and inclusive design requirements
refer to section 7.0.
Figure 21: Typical Accessible Lodge Layout Figure 22: Unit Locations
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4.6 S ER VICE HU T (PHASE 2. 1/2. 3)
USE
Small back of house buildings used as general, linen and intermediate storage buildings
throughout the site to improve efficiency of cleaning and maintenance site wide.
LAYOUT
Layout is kept open with space for shelving and loose racking. Huts are located in positions
out side of main guest front of house areas where possible. Huts are located as shown in the
layout diagram below (fig.24).
MATERIALS & APPEARANCE
Materials and appearance will match the existing huts on site in the Phase 1
development as follows:
• Timber shingle to roof.
• Uneven, rough sawn timber barge boards.
• Timber door and surrounds.
Figure 23: Service Hut Buildings Figure 24: Unit Locations
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4.7 VILLAGE CENTR E
SERVICE CORE PHASE 2.1
USE
As part of creating a larger Enchanted Village, service and maintenance facility developments
and improvements are proposed to create a site wide hub in the centre of the Phase I and
Phase 2 developments. The service core will be developed in a two phase process to
accommodate the unit number increase in each stage of the proposals.
Facilities in the first service core phase will focus on providing additional maintenance and
staffing facilities as well as incorporating a clear and safe maintenance and fire tender
access route into the site.
The main building will include: a new staff room and changing facilities, additional storage,
dedicated laundry facilities for the lodges, yard space, a garage, workshop area and
maintenance green room. Separate to this main building will be a refuse area, delivery drop
off and associated hardstanding (together with preparation work to receive the second
phase of this area). Additional storage for the existing restaurant will be built along with an
enclosure for a new water tank to accommodate the additional lodge capacity requirements.
LAYOUT
The building is clearly separated between general staff facilities and maintenance area.
Maintenance areas will open out directly onto delivery routes as will stores and refuse areas
for ease of delivery drop off and refuse collection. These buildings will all be situated within
a fenced and gated area, screened with landscaping to the north to provide minimal guest
disruption.
Figure 25: Service Core 2.1 Figure 26: Unit Locations
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4.7 VILLAGE CENTR E (co nt . )
SERVICE CORE PHASE 2.2
USE
During phase 2.2 of the development the service core will be increased in size to
accommodate the additional front and back of house facilities required by the proposed
entertainment tipis and courtyard. At this stage this area will become a fully operational hub
for the site with increased administration, service and storage areas.
The additional rooms and services will include: a new kitchen and portable bar station to
service the new guest courtyard, public WCs, an office and administration area, further
storage space. The refuse area will be relocated to accommodate this new built form.
LAYOUT
The Phase 2.2 service core development will act as an extension to the Phase 2.1 building
and have been designed to cause minimal disruption to the operation of the Phase 2.1
building.
Figure 27: Service Core 2.2 Figure 28: Unit Locations
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MATERIALS & APPEARANCE
The service core will be clad and will have similar massing and roof treatment to match the
adjacent existing ‘Crooked Spoon’ Restaurant. the materials will include:
• Timber shingle to roof.
• Uneven, rough sawn timber barge boards.
• Waney edge timber corner posts.
• Timber door and window surrounds.
Figure 29: Service Core 2.2 - Elevations/Appearance
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TIPI ENTERTAINMENT SPACE
These will be a series of covered canopy spaces with open frontage and sides which would
effectively be pre-packaged by an outside company as a unitised system and erected on
site.
MATERIALS & APPEARANCE
Tipis are constructed from a timber pole structure and canvas system stretched across a
timber skeleton and pitched to the ground. The adjacent drawing demonstrates an indicative
3no. tipi layout.
Figure 30: Typical Tipi Arrangement Figure 31: Manufacturer Example
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4.8 R ECEPTION (PHAS E 2. 3)
USE
As part of phase 2.3 proposals the main reception for the site will be relocated close to
the main entrance to the village from the newly laid out Car Park J. This will involve the
removal of the reception in the existing restaurant entrance area (constructed in the original
Enchanted Village development) and proposals to develop a stand alone structure to serve
the increased number of guests in a dedicated reception building.
LAYOUT
The reception layout will be similar to that of the guest lodges with the entrance accessed
via a timber deck and a central entrance door. This feature door and entrance lobby will lead
guests to the main reception and waiting area and will serve the whole Enchanted Village
development. Other front of house facilities include an accessible guest WC for both guest
and staff (operating out of the reception) to use.
Secure back of house provision will include a small office, safe room and store positioned at
the rear of the reception building.
Figure 32: Reception Building Figure 33: Unit Locations
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4.8 R ECEPTION (cont .)
SCALE & MASSING
The reception building has been designed to sit comfortably within the Enchanted Village
setting to match the ‘Fairy Tale’ theme of the existing development and those constructed
during phase 2.1 and 2.2.
To emphasise its prominence as the guest entry, increased proportions of the standard lodge
buildings have been used and existing forms and material treatments from the treehouse
developments to the south of the site have been incorporated.
Whilst proportionally modelled on the surrounding lodges, due to its increased size it is
intended that the reception building will be of traditional construction methods, in-situ, on
site.
MATERIALS & APPEARANCE
This reception building has been designed to appear similar to the lodges with theming
elements of the lodges to correspond with the enchanted village fairytale theme.
• Timber shingle to roof.
• Timber shingle roof to entrance tower with rough sawn timber boarding at high level to
match tree house detail (adjacent).
• Feature Chimney in glass reinforced plastic faux brick.
TREEHOUSE TOWER DETAILING • Uneven, rough sawn timber barge boards.
• Waney edge timber corner posts.
• Timber columns and fencing.
• Lightly textured render (colour to match existing).
• GRP faux stonework.
• Timber door and window surrounds with feature detailing.
• Feature automatic opening door to main entrance lobby.
Figure 34: Treehouse Precedent for Reception Building Design
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