Northdale Ends East Northamptonshire, UK
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Northdale Ends is part of an urban expansion area on the edge of Raunds in East Northamptonshire.
We were engaged by Barwood Land & Estates to design the masterplan.
The site was split over 2 adjacent parcels separated by a waterway, which meant the development required major infrastructure improvements to realise the placemaking ambitions.
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The location also required an extensive flood attenuation scheme.
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The masterplan incorporated 310 new homes, with the focus on high-quality family housing.
This character analysis set out the house and street types for different areas. For example, one section was given a village feel with narrower roads, shared surfaces and 2-storey houses. The outer edge of the site was characterised as a larger highway, with verges, pavements and 3-storey units set back from the road.
Existing listed farm buildings were refurbished as community facilities and characterful mews houses. A 65-bed care home and commercial units added a vibrant mixed-used element. And we designed a central public space around the middle waterway, creating views for the units and a focal point for the community.
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This development was built with a strategic framework based on a thorough analysis of opportunities and constraints. To foster a sense of place and integration with the surrounding community, the site was developed with distinct character zones.
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