A Low Energy Three Bed House Proposed to Replace Garages in Penarth
By The Editor
23rd Jul 2020 | Local News
The project requires preparation of design proposals for a bespoke new-build, low energy dwelling on land at the rear of 86 Stanwell Road, facing onto Rosebery Place. The existing garages are to be demolished and street frontage improved.
The site was originally part of the garden of 86 Stanwell Road, which has previously been subdivided into four flats.
The design proposal states: ''The new dwelling is to be entirely bespoke to the site and full of natural light, efficient, modern and purpose-designed for the site, providing as much integrated energy creation as possible."
The client has an aspiration to create an exemplar project in terms of:
- Low energy- Creating a new home on a previously developed and now underutilised site which benefits from a sustainable location in close proximity of the town and its various amenities
- Clever spatial planning that creates a house full of light and volume on a small footprint ensuring the open nature of the area is retained and the principles of good design and 'well being' are considered- A sensitive, respectful addition to the Conservation Area overall enhancing and positively contributing to the street scene whilst removing the current unsightly garages
- Amenity space and parking provision on site are to be part of the design proposals from the outset including repair and improvement of boundaries- The material form and detail, such as fenestration, is to respond to the existing character of the area.
No current parking will be lost; as the residents park along the Rosebery Place elevation due to the existing garages being unusable for that purpose.
On-site parking provision for two vehicles has been integrated into the proposals however these will be designed into a landscaped forecourt to soften the arrival space.
In order to make the home more environmentally viable the designs have included:
• Triple glazing and high levels of airtightness- Integration of Photo Voltaic and Solar Thermal panels
• Rain Water Harvesting and thermal mass studies will ensure high levels of Energy Performance.
Parking is provided for two cars and in accordance with the desire to provide sustainable transport options for the occupants, bicycle parking spaces are provided.
An 'Energy Efficiency Report', in accordance with AD L1A 2014 Wales has been produced and confirmed that the dwelling is likely to achieve an EPC of 'A'.
The appearance of the dwelling is proposed to show that the dwelling is clearly an addition to the Conservation Area. A modern, not pastiche, home sensitively integrated into an unloved site.
The principal material proposed is a red brick with dark mortar joints that will echo the nearby houses. As stated elsewhere there will be areas where the mortar is raked to create the 'ghosted' windows.
A decision will be made by the planning committee at the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
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