Parkland setting of 125 homes in the historic town of Cranleigh.
Outline consent had already been achieved. However, one part, abutting the conservation area, adjacent to listed buildings, the ancient village of Canford Magna and the setting of Canford School, required specialist design input with sensitivity and cognition of the character of this rich setting.
A great deal of our work had already been shown, by others, as design exemplar of how new homes might evolve and after an initial design presentation to key stakeholders, Scott Worsfold Associates were selected to act as urban designers and lead architects, for this characterful part.
Sat in a parkland setting, adjacent to the Canford School, our design needed to meld into its place. An important first decision was to create an urban design format, where homes might look out onto the surrounding parkland and Stour Valley without perimeter roads or vehicular movement which might intrude into character or setting.
Canford Magna Village possesses a rich architectural history, and a clear dialogue and connection was clearly needed, to create a neighbourhood that could merge and reinforce the character of place. Our specialist knowledge, as experts in architectural history and historic settings, required that we analyse the local DNA and evolve house designs which might rest in harmony, without conflict.
Instantly supported by the LPA Conservation Officer, and Urban Design Officer, with no amendments requested, our designs were approved, and work is now underway on site.