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Public Exhibiti on for proposals at

Manor Farm, Drayton

01 Introducti on

Welcome to the public exhibiti on for proposals at Manor Farm

Manor Farm is an agricultural site at the heart of

Drayton approximately 2.5 miles south of Abingdon

and 10 Miles south of Oxford. The site is bounded by

Abingdon Road, Henleys Lane and Gravel Lane and

being at the centre of Drayton is within close proximity

to all of the local ameniti es.

Manor Farm is in a highly sensiti ve area rich with

historic architecture and aestheti c green landscape

which off ers many design cues that should be

incorporated into the design proposal for the site.

Drawing on the elements that give Drayton its sense

of place and recognising the opportuniti es and

constraints of the site will ensure a development

that benefi ts the local community and reinforces the

character of Drayton.

The vision for Manor Farm and the rest of Drayton

The emerging Drayton Neighborhood Plan identi fi es

the site as a potenti al new village centre providing

housing and a village green with the vision to

accommodate various community events. Together

with providing new high quality housing and sensiti ve

treatment to the landscape this development can

create...

“A centre around a new village green at the heart

of the village that acts as a focal point for village

acti vity and brings the two disti nct halves of the

village together” (Drayton 2020)

Where possible refl ect and respect architectural •

detailing and form which makes up a strong part

of Drayton’s character and identi ty.

Respond to the rural character of the area and •

maintain the strong sense of green predominant

soft landscape.

Where appropriate introduce desired ameniti es •

and faciliti es to help enforce a village heart to

Drayton and help knit the two sides of the town

together.

Include sustainable elements at all levels to •

ensure a low carbon footprint and improve self

reliance for the community.

Improve connecti ons and provide more space •

for integrati on creati ng more opportuniti es for

the community.

Maximize public realm that prioriti zes the •

pedestrian and cyclist through traffi c calming

and bett er connecti ons to create a safer

environment for vulnerable groups.

Provide space for personalisati on to contribute •

towards a stronger identi ty for the area and

sense of ownership.

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Manor Farm, Drayton

02 Analysis & Illustrati ve Masterplan

Key

Potenti al Public Art 1.

Feature

Low Density 2.

Residenti al Area

Medium Density 3.

Residenti al Area

Village Green4.

Western Edge5.

Planted Area6.

Staggered T Juncti on7.

Focal Gateway8.

Gateway and Primary 9.

Access

Secondary Access10.

Pedestrian Access to 11.

Henley’s Lane


Gravel Lane


Caudwell Close


Green Lane

Retained Building15.

B

B

B

B

Site boundary

Visually impermeable green edge

Properti es backing onto the site

Primary movement

Important link

Important architecture

Opportunity for new community building Opportunity for new public open space

B

Unblocked views onto site

Conservati on area

Listed buildings

Buildings with demoliti on potenti al

Existi ng buildings

Existi ng trees

Existi ng bus stops

Key

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2

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Manor Farm, Drayton

03 Open Spaces

PlantedArea

WesternEdge

FrontCourtyards

Village Green

Important Views

Providing Open Spaces

Providing a variety of open spaces will ensure that

the development that takes place at Manor farm

achieves the vision set out facilitati ng a wide range

of community acti viti es and reinforces the site as the

heart of Drayton.

The village green is a large green space with a strong

landscaped edge defi ning it. The vision is to keep

this space void of any clutt er to ensure fl exibility

and robustness. There is potenti al for a focal point

feature at the north eastern edge of the space which

will provide a strong focal point and accommodate

community events.

The Western edge is a natural space that fronts onto

Abingdon Road and runs adjacent to the village

green acti ng as an informal buff er area between the

main road and the village green. This space provides

opportuniti es to reinforce the rural character of Manor

Farm.

The planted area will provide a more producti ve space

where local residents can grow and harvest various

fruit or vegetables. This space also provides a green

link to Henley’s Lane and towards the Millennium

Green.




Manor Farm, Drayton

04 Movement & Street Hierarchy

Streets play an integral role in creati ng a high

quality scheme that improves the site itself and its

surrounding context. The structure of street hierarchy

is informed by potenti al desire lines through the

site, accommodati ng stronger links to ameniti es and

providing bett er integrati on between the western and

eastern areas of Drayton.

To ensure that the overall urban layout is legible and

sustainable the four types of paths should have a clear

hierarchy, key guidelines should be followed:

Ensure legibility through disti ncti ve design at each •

level of the hierarchy.

Prioriti se pedestrians and cyclists over vehicles by •

providing them with stronger permeability through

the site.

Address key potenti al links of varying importance •

with the relevant route hierarchy.

Key

Proposed Cycle Route Existi ng pedestrian routes Existi ng Vehicle Routes

Access Points Proposed pedestrian routes Proposed Vehicle Routes

8.0 m 8.0 m 6.0m

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Car P

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Courty

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Dwelling

2.0 m 5.5 m 4.0 m

Dwelling

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Carria

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Dwelling

Footw

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Inter

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3.0 m 4.8 m 4.8 m 5.0 m

Dwelling

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Dwelling

4 8 4 8 m

Dwelling

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3.5 m 6.0m 3.0 m

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Manor Farm, Drayton

05 Character Areas & Sustainability

Key Village Green Interface

Farmyard Vernacular Informal Low Density

Sustainability

Sustainable factors within proposal:

Provision of cycle storage•

Improved cycle network•

Flexible outdoor spaces for various acti viti es•

Improved connecti ons to public transport•

Maximum solar gain orientati on•

Sustainable urban drainage systems•

Water conservati on and recycling•

Wind break tree planti ng•

Character Areas

Each proposed character area has its own

elements which refl ect its context and reinforce a

sense of place and identi ty for each area.

There are principles that should be recognised

within all three character areas which include

providing out of site space for servicing needs

such as bin storage and parking, adequate space

that refl ects each dwelling typology, the number

inhabitants and its proximity to open space.

Key

Site Boundary Wind Break Tree Planti ng

New Cycle Routes

Most Suitable Roof space for Solar Gain

Sun Path Bus Stop



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