Residential quarter: 

Principles and precedents

This area, plot 5, accommodates a mix of medium and low density residential institutions, including student accomodation, set on the edge of the main central landscape space. Woodland planting in this character areas allows the development of a distinctive woodland landscape setting for the timber residences. External spaces provide space for living and space for learning.

The key principles for the character area are:

  • woodland setting
  • shared surfaces throughout
  • timber construction

Materials

The materials have been selected to facilitate a coherent family of high quality buildings without burdening the Occupiers with premium construction costs.  Building materials within the residential quarter character area should be taken from the following
palette:

  • timber
  • coloured render

Where colour is used, it should be taken from a palette of reds, browns, and creams. A RAL colour palette is provided here for reproduction and reference purposes rather than as an absolute prescriptive range.

The following materials must not be used on primary elevations:

  • brick other than Staffordshire Blue facing
  • brick
  • corrugated section metal panels
  • coloured metal panels

Within service areas which are not public-facing, or visible from public areas, other materials may be considered following discussion with the Estate.

Public realm materials must be taken from the following palette in order of preference:

  • natural stone
  • granite setts
  • asphalt
  • self-binding gravel

Concrete block should not be used unless good quality product such as Marshall's 'Tegula' or equivalent. Self-binding gravel should be Breedon Gravel or similar local equivalent in neutral tone co-ordinate with RAL colour palette

Materials palette