Imax Design Statement

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DESIGN and ACCESS STATEMENT INCORPORATING FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL TRANSPORT STATEMENT & PLANNING STATEMENT

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Contents 1

Introduction

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Description of proposed development development

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Site Analysis

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Design

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Construction Phase

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Flood Risk Assessment

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Conservation Area Appraisal

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Transport Statement

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Introduction Trinity Architecture have prepared this Design Statement on behalf of Bournemouth Bournemouth Borough Council in support of a full planning application at The Waterfront Building, Pier Approach, Bournemouth for the removal of the top floor of accommodation, plant area and roofs to the whole of the existing building. This is an interim scheme intended to have a maximum life of 10 – 15 years, at which time the redevelopment of the building is anticipated as part of a wider scheme incorporating adjacent Council owned land.

This Design Statement describes and explains the design process which has led to the proposal and should be read in conjunction with the Planning Application drawings. The site is generally inclined, and is bounded by Bath Road and Flyover to the north, t he Bath Road South public car park to the east, Public leisure facilities, the promenade and beach to the south, with the Pier Approach area and associated leisure facilities t o the west.

The site is located in an area of mixed commercial and leisure use. Buildings in the area range in height.










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Description Removal of the top floor of accommodation, plant area and roofs. Alterations to remaining building façade Formation of balcony / verandah to Pier Approach elevation Formation of new pedestrian access ramp from Bath Road South car park










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Site Analysis

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LOCATION The site is located on a prominent site within the Pier Approach area. The site can be viewed from a multitude of locations, with the principal views being - Down from Bath Hill - From the Pier Approach Area.

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SITE AREA & TOPOGRAPHY The area of the site is approximately 2450sqm and is totally occupied by the current building which is to remain largely intact.

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ACCESS The immediate roads serving the property location are good. The current pedestrian access is good and level. These locations are to remain. There is no car parking associated with this property. Immediately adjacent this site is the Bath Road South public pay & display car park with others within a short travel distance. Refuse is contained within the boundary in accordance with The Councils refuse collection preferred criteria. The site is located off a principal road within the Boroughs highway network, giving reasonable access to public transport which runs frequently providing links into the heart of town and to outlying areas. This road also provides cycle access to many of the Boroughs beaches and open spaces in the Town Centre. The a rea does not have any direct access to trains. The nearest location being the central station. The area enjoys pedestrian access through the Lower Gardens, along East Cliff Promenade and the Promenade. Cycle access is also a vailable along the Promenade at designated times.

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Design The existing building format has generally been retained and unaltered by the proposal. The existing top floor of accommodation and the curved roofs have been removed in order to create a new public access deck. Existing staircases and lift have been retained in order to maintain a physical link between all enclosed and open floors.











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To the East Cliff Promenade façade, there is the ability and hope to install photo voltaic panels to act as a brise soliel to the accommodation windows facing southwards and permitting the building to generate amounts of electricity which can be offset ag ainst it’s functional needs. The proposal indicates retaining a portion of the existing face blockwork, with the remainder decorated with a light coloured high performance masonry paint in order to lighten the appearance of the building g enerally. The new roof deck area would be finished in a variety of finishes, recycled decking and artificial grass for example, which would take into











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