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2008

Area J 220: Fenham Hall1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Large suburban residential area of typical plain 1930’s private semis (brick-

built, clay tiles, bay windows common); 3 school sites provide the main open space along with informal public open space to north; St. Mary’s College building is the former Fenham Hall; average condition, bland, weak-average heritage value and low vegetation impact.

2. Quality rating - Neutral (10/19) Character strength - Moderate (7/9) AreaofLocalTownscapeSignficiance(ALTS)-No

3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with School Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential Predominant Ages - 1800-1920; 1920-1960. General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

5. Access networks: Distributor; Residential

6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - St. Mary’s College (former Fenham Hall);

Sacred Heart School; West Road shops; ; St. Robert’s RC Church; Dame Allan’s

School. Neutral - Former Tram Sheds on West Road (now car

wash) Negative - None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Westgate College Neutral - Moorside Court; Cowgate Roundabout/Morrisons; Beacon Centre

Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Fine/Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - School 10. Local detail and character: - 1930’s brick-built private semis of the standard type; bay

windows; brick garden walls/piers common.

11. Heritage Value: - Weak/Average

12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Muted Safety - Safe Stimulus - Bland Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low/Medium Grass - Low Other - None

Streets with Street Trees - None

14. Ecology: - Weak/ Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - None

Area J 220: Fenham Hall


15. Topography: General groundform - Gentle Slope Aspect - North; South Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: MaintypesofOpenSpace -Sportsfield;GardenswithsomeIncidentalOpenSpace SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -None/Low SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Low/Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Low/Medium

17. Additional information:

Area J 220: Fenham Hall


Strengths / opportunities Do’s Don’ts Comments

Open space to north of Ridgeway to be managed to encourage wildlife

Emphasise1930’scharacterofflatsabove shops

Retain character of 1930’s semis

Open space

Mature trees in gardens and grounds

Shops

Residential

Area J 220: Fenham Hall: Area Guidance

Refer to TPO’s 2/87, 6/74, 20/68 and 1/80.



2008

Area J 221: Fenham1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Large fairly interesting mainly residential suburban area of 1930’s-40’s

smaller brick-built council links and semis; mainly in original form although some timber/prefabs have been refurbished; average-strong sense of place, average condition and weak-average heritage value; trees have high impact (especially for a council estate), including some which predate the houses; landmarks include the large Westgate College site, & the Morrison’s store.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Open Space; School Predominant Ages - 1920-1960; some post 2000 General Condition - average Refurbished - mixed Notes: Mainly original but some timber faced (prefab?) buildings have had

brick skin added etc.

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered



6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Morrison’s supermarket; Willow Avenue Nursery and open space; Fenham Pool and Library; Westgate College. Neutral - Benwell Reservoir site Negative - Communications tower in Benwell Reservoir site 7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Pendower Hall; St. Mary’s College (former Fenham Hall); Sacred

Heart School. Neutral - Cowgate Roundabout; Two Ball Lonnen shops. Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Fine Built Scale - Small Sense of Place - Average/Strong Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Link with some Semi-detached

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - Some Large Retail; School 10. Local detail and character: - 1930’s/40’s council housing, cottage or garden estate style;

brick-built, clay roof tiles; small-scale; willowcrete garden fences and privet hedges still common; Also some same period council built timber faced (built?) houses common at south, although many appear have had brick skin added recently. New housing being built at North, on former school site

11. Heritage Value: - Weak/Average Notes: Some very large old trees, predating the estate, e.g. Royal Crescent, Queensway, Newminster Road open

space

Area J 221: Fenham


12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Muted Safety - Safe Stimulus - Bland/Interesting Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Medium/High Shrubs - Low Hedges - Medium Grass - Medium Other - None

Streets with Street Trees - Fenham Hall Drive; Lonnen Avenue; Cedar Road; Linden Avenue.

Notes: Impact of trees particularly high at southern half, unusual for council estate; also preponderance of tree names used as street names

14. Ecology: - Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - None

15. Topography: General groundform - Undulating Aspect - None Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: MaintypesofOpenSpace -Sportsfield;Gardens;IncidentalOpenSpacewithsomeVerges;

Allotments SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -Medium SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium


Area J 221: Fenham



Retain identity and historical link to Fenham Hall with phased replacement

Promote tree planting to streets named after trees

Retain character of garden estate style

Retain pastel colour theme to timber/prefabs

Mature trees in gardens and grounds

Street trees

Residential

Area J 221: Fenham: Area Guidance



2008

Area J 222: Fenham (West)1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Very large mainly residential suburban area of generally plain 1930’s/40’s

semis (some prefabs, & some bungalows) with mix of council and privately built; lot of open space including schools, sports fields, allotments & also West Rd Cemetery; area slopes steeply to west with good views out; average overall condition, bland, uniform, low vegetation impact, and weak-average sense of place and heritage value.

2. Quality rating - Weak (9/19) Character strength - Moderate (7/9) AreaofLocalTownscapeSignficiance(ALTS)-No

3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Open Space Predominant Ages - 1920-1960; some post 2000 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential with some Open Space Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered



6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - West Road Shops; Fox and Hounds PH; Citroen car saleroom;

West Road Crematorium/Cemetery; The Denton PH; Holy Cross Church; Stocksfield Avenue Schools; English Martyrs RC School.

Neutral - Cedar Road shops; Cowgate Methodist Church; The Balloon PH; EDS building; Two Ball Lonnen shops;

Negative - None

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - English Martyrs RC Church; Morrisons; Westgate College;

Pendower Hall; St. Cuthbert’s House; Shops etc. at Silver Lonnen/ West Road junction; views over west of city and beyond.

Neutral - None Negative - Communication mast (on former reservoir site); Slatyford Bus

Depot. 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached with some Bungalow

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - 1930’s semis of standard type, brick-built, clay roof tiles, bay

windows; brick garden walls common, mostly private (some possibly council, including 1940’s prefabs in some areas); mostly plain, but a few grander, more individual and slightly older houses, e.g. Grange Road & Two Ball Lonnen.

Area J 222: Fenham (West)


11. Heritage Value: - Weak/Average Notes: Heathery Shank - 19C stone farm house (porch dated 1900) at end of Deanham Gardens.


13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low/Medium Grass - Low/Medium Other - None


14. Ecology: - Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - To Western boundary

15. Topography: General groundform - Steep Slope Aspect - North West Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Sportsfield; Gardens; Cemetery with some Allotments; Derelict/

empty sites Significance of Public Open Space - Medium Significance of Private Open Space - Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium


Area J 222: Fenham (West)



Retain brick and stone front boundaries

Retain ‘natural’ colours to rendered properties

Retain scale of shops on West Road

Mature trees in gardens, cemetery and grounds

Residential

Shops

Area J 222: Fenham (West): Area Guidance

Refer to TPO 10/89



2008

Area J 223: Slatyford1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Fairlyinterestingsuburbanresidentialareawithsignificantopenspace

areas;predominantly1930’s/40’scouncilsemis,terracesandbungalows(manyofaslightlyunusualdesign)althoughsomeVictorianminingterracesremain;despitethelargeareatheopenspaceislargelyincidentalandrelativelyfeatureless(culvertedstreamlineandformercolliery);vegetationimpactlowapartfromgrasswhichishigh;averageconditionandaverage-strongsenseofplaceandheritagevalue.

2. Quality rating -Neutral(14/19) Character strength-Moderate(7/9) AreaofLocalTownscapeSignficiance(ALTS)-No

3. Predominant land uses within area: ResidentialwithsomeOpenSpace Predominant Ages -1920-1960 General Condition -average Refurbished -unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: ResidentialwithsomeOffice/Business;OpenSpace Predominant Ages -1920-1960withsome1980-2000 General Condition -average Refurbished -unaltered



6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive -DentonBurnCommunityCentre;CarolineCottagesandCaroline

PitCottages;DentonBurnopenspace;ConistonCourt;open spaceonsiteofformerCarolinePit(Montagucolliery).

Neutral -None Negative -RoyalMailbuilding

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive -LimitedviewssouthtoTyneValley;SlatyfordYouthand

Community Centre;WestRoad;BishopsHouse(EastDentonHall); Crematorium.

Neutral -None Negative -SlatyfordBusDepot 8. Urban Form: Grain -Fine BuiltScale -Small SenseofPlace -Average/Strong Image -Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: -LinkwithsomeSemi-detached;Terrace;Bungalow

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: -None 10. Local detail and character: -1930’s/40’slocalauthoritybrick-builthousing,muchofan

interestingdesign(asMontaguWest)with1stfloorbalconyovergroundfloor,andarticulatedfrontage;clayrooftiles;in-situconcreteroadsandfootpathscommon.

11. Heritage Value: -Average/Strong Notes: Some Victorian terraces (both stone and brick) remain from mining period;

Area J 223: Slatyford


12. Character: Movement -Quiet Colour -Muted Safety -Safe Stimulus -Bland/Interesting Consistency of character -Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees -Medium Shrubs -Low Hedges -Low/Medium Grass -High Other -None

Streets with Street Trees -SlatyfordLane

14. Ecology: -Average UDP Wildlife Corridor-DentonDeneandlinkstoWestern Bypass

15. Topography: General groundform -GentleSlope Aspect -South-East Local Topographical Name -DentonDene

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: MaintypesofOpenSpace -Gardens;IncidentalOpenSpacewithsomeVerges SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -High SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Low/Medium DegreeoflinkingofMainOpenSpaces - High

17. Additional information: TwomainareasofslightlydifferentcharacterseparatedbyformerCarolinePitsite.

Area J 223: Slatyford



ImprovelinkstoopenspacefromadjacenthousingandlinkstoDentonDene

Retaincottage–mewsstyleof‘30’s/’40’sterraces

EnhanceVictoriancharacterofpitcottages/terraceswithsympatheticboundaryandpavingdesign

Retain views to south

Openspace

Maturetrees,mainlyrecentoriginandpostcollieryrestorationplantations

AreaJ223: Slatyford:AreaGuidance

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2008

Area J 224: Birchvale1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Mainly residential urban area with substantial open space but also including

significant office/business and retail use; average overall condition, bland, somewhat unsettling feel; generally medium-large grain and built scale, with drab 1950’s-70’s council blocks being main residential form (although this is changing with redevelopment); extensive open space is mainly incidental although there are some sportsfields; vegetation impact low except for grass; weak-average sense of place and weak heritage value; recent redevelopment which improved the overall character rating.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential; Open Space with some Office/Business; Retail Predominant Ages - 1920-1960; 1960-1980 with some 1980-2000;

post 2000 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential with some Open Space Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 with some 1960-1980 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

5. Access networks: Trunk Road; Distributor; Residential


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Slatyford Youth Centre; Western Bypass; Wickes/St James Retail

Park Neutral - Slatyford Bus Depot Negative - None

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Limited views of Benwell Hill; West Denton flats; Bishop’s House;

Blakelaw Flats; glimpses of countryside to south. Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium/Coarse Built Scale - Medium/Coarse Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Urban

9. Main Residential building types: - Block with some Detached; Semi-detached; Bungalow; Link.

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - Some Office Blocks; Large Retail 10. Local detail and character: - Plain brick/rendered Blocks and houses, mainly 1950’s - 1970’s,

Council built, terracotta roofs. Retail/office area to SE. Recent private housing infill at centre.

11. Heritage Value: - Weak

12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Muted Safety - Safe/Unsettling Stimulus - Bland Consistency of character - Varied

Area J 224: Birchvale


13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low/Medium Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low Grass - Medium/High Other - None


14. Ecology: - Average /Strong UDP Wildlife Corridor - Western bypass and links to Denton Dene.

15. Topography: General groundform - Gentle Slope Aspect - South-East Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Incidental Open Space with some Sportsfields; Gardens. Significance of Public Open Space - Medium/High Significance of Private Open Space - Low Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium/High


Area J 224: Birchvale



Reflect character of Slatyford

Consider themed/ avenue style tree planting to Stamfordham Road frontage

Provide identity to Redewood/Stapleford estate with themed tree planting

Active frontages and verges to main roads

Plantations beside A1

Tree cover

Area J 224: Birchvale: Area Guidance

Zone guidance: discourage use of lochrin fencing



2008

Area J 225: Blakelaw South1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: 1930’s - 1950’s suburban residential development with mix of council and

private housing, mainly semis, generally average to poor condition; fair degree of sportsfield provision; included two former factories both now rebuilt as supermarkert and housing; weak-average heritage value and sense of place, bland, with somewhat unsettling feel, and low vegetation impact.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Open Space Predominant Ages - 1920-1960; some post 2000 General Condition - poor/average Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 with some 1960-1980 General Condition - poor/average Refurbished - mixed


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Stamfordham Road Church; Cottage Lane bungalows; former farmhouse (now resturaunt) at harehills roundabout; St Peter’s church; Aldi Neutral - Blakelaw Library.


Negative - Portakabin health centre

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - North Blakelaw tower blocks; Northumbria Lodge tower block

(Cowgate). Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Fine/Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached with some Bungalow; Link.

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Mix of 1930’s - 1950’s council and private housing around central

Welfare Ground brick-built (some newly rendered) and some pre-fabs; willowcrete concrete fencing and privet hedges; recent housing development on former factory and school sites


12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Muted Safety - Safe/Unsettling Stimulus - Bland Consistency of character - Varied

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low Shrubs - None/Low Hedges - Low/Medium Grass - Medium Other - None

Streets with Street Trees - Binswood Avenue; Ponteland Road; Stamfordham Road;

Area J 225: Blakelaw South


Cyncopa Way;

14. Ecology: - Weak/Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - None

15. Topography: General groundform - Valley Aspect - South-East; North-West Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Sportsfield with some Garden; Incidental Open Space. Significance of Public Open Space - Medium Significance of Private Open Space - Low/Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Low/Medium


Area J 225: Blakelaw South



Consider themed/avenue style tree planting to Stamfordham Road frontage

Develop with medium scale quality design - factories / housing

Limited tree lines and trees in gardens

Springfield Road

Area J 225: Blakelaw South: Area Guidance

Develop flats Refer to TPO 4/91



2008

Area J 226: Cowgate1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Fairly interesting mainly residential suburban area, primarily comprising

1930’s cottage-style council houses (links and semis, mix of brick/render/artstone); post 2000 housing to north; also some office areas to southern ends; low vegetation impact, but average-strong sense of place; lot of refurbishment/rebuild has been undertaken on council houses but still threatening atmosphere, vandalism & poor overall condition.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Office/Business Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 General Condition - poor Refurbished - mixed

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential; Open Space with some Industrial Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 with some 1960-1980 General Condition - poor/average Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area:


Positive - Millmount House; Crofters Lodge PH; Ponteland Road shops area (including Northumbria Lodge and Wingrove House tower blocks).

Neutral - Kenton Bar Ministry site; Cowgate Sports Centre; Montagu Primary School.

Negative - None

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Nuns Moor and Golf Course; Harehills Tower; Wyndley Tower;

Montagu Court; views of Montagu west and south; Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Fine/Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Average/Strong Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Link with some Semi-detached

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - Office Blocks 10. Local detail and character: - Local Authority “cottage style” housing of 1930’s/40’s; mix of

bricks/render/reconstituted stone with slate and clay roofing.

11. Heritage Value: - Average

12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Muted/Colourful Safety - Unsettling/Threatening Stimulus - Bland/Interesting Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation:

Area J 226: Cowgate


Trees - Low Shrubs - Low Hedges - None/Low Grass - Low Other - None

Streets with Street Trees - Ponteland Road

14. Ecology: - Weak UDP Wildlife Corridor - Nuns Moor

15. Topography: General groundform - Valley Aspect - North; South Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Gardens with some Tarmac Significance of Public Open Space - Low Significance of Private Open Space - Low/Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Low

17. Additional information: Extensive recent refurbishment works suffering extreme vandalism/misuse - obviously existing social problems/

issues to overcome.

Area J 226: Cowgate



Retain character of red brick, render, reconstituted stone, slate

Redevelopments to accentuate ‘cottage’ –style

Relate and improve access to Nuns Moor

Retain and enhance character of reconstituted stone flats above

Provide coherence to developments along Jedburgh Road frontage

Active frontages to main roads

Residential

Ponteland Road shops

Edge of Town Moor

Area J 226: Cowgate: Area Guidance



2008

Area J 227: Blakelaw North1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Fairly interesting suburban residential area but with fair amount of open

space; mix of council and private housing and mix of building types but primarily typical 1960/70’s style, mainly smallish scale; quiet, weak heritage value, weak-average sense of place, and relatively safe atmosphere; average overall condition, and low-medium vegetation impact.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Open Space Predominant Ages - 1960-1980 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: ResidentialwithsomeOffice/Business Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 with some 1960-1980; 1980-2000 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Three tower blocks; Recreation ground;

Shopping Parade; Hilton Primary School; Jaguar Showrooms; West Farm House; CheviotViewflats.

Neutral - Western Bypass Negative - None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Limited views north to Cheviots Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Fine/Medium Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Detached; Semi-detached; Link; Block; Tower with some Bungalow

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - 1960’s/70’s interspersed mix of Local Authority and Private built

residentialdevelopmentcomprisinghouses,flats,towers,links,semisanddetached.


12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Muted Safety - Safe Stimulus - Bland/Interesting Consistency of character - Varied

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low/Medium Shrubs - Low Hedges - None/Low Grass - Medium/High Other - None

Streets with Street Trees - Ponteland Road

14. Ecology: - Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - Western Bypass

Area J 227: Blakelaw North


15. Topography: General groundform - Gentle Slope Aspect - South Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: MaintypesofOpenSpace -Sportsfield;IncidentalOpenSpacewithsomeGardens;Verges. SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -High SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Low Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - High


Area J 227: Blakelaw North



Enhance area and provide identity with tree planting to school grounds, Blakelaw Park and main thorough -fares

Consider avenue planting to Blakelaw Road and Cragstone Avenue

Re-development to focus on this as central core to area, with strong links to Blakelaw Park

Tree cover: plantations beside A1 and trees on open spaces

Community facilities, shopping area

Area J 227: Blakelaw North: Area Guidance



2008

Area J 228: Dunblane1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: The grim 1950’s blocks have now all been demolished and the site is being

redeveloped as family housing with a large central open space; good overall condition but weak heritage and ecology value.

2. Quality rating - Neutral (11/19) Character strength - Strong (9/9) AreaofLocalTownscapeSignficiance(ALTS)-No

3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential; Open Space Predominant Ages - post 2000 General Condition - good Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential Predominant Ages - 1920-1960; 1960-1980 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered

5. Access networks: Residential

6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Church Neutral - None Negative - None

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Some limited views over Tyne Valley Neutral - None Negative - None


8. Urban Form: Grain -fine BuiltScale -Small/Medium Sense of Place - Average /Strong Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached; some blocks

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - post 2000 redevelopment ongoing (social/private housing).


12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour -Muted Safety - Safe Stimulus -Bland/interesting Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees -Medium Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low Grass -Medium Other - None


14. Ecology: - Weak UDP Wildlife Corridor - None

15. Topography: General groundform - Gentle Slope Aspect - South-East; South Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: MaintypesofOpenSpace -Verges;IncidentalOpenSpace

Area J 228: Dunblane


SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -High SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Medium DegreeoflinkingofMainOpenSpaces - High


Area J 228: Dunblane



Retain open aspect of Church

Enhance and retain woodland fringe to A1

Improve access to Denton Dene Old woodland - remnants include oak, ash, sycamore 150 years +

Area J 228: Dunblane: Area Guidance

Matureandveterantrees

Plantations beside A1



2008

Area J 229: Old West Denton1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Suburban residential area of mainly 1930’s houses (semis & some

bungalow/link/detached); roughly even mix of private and council, both typical of their type; bland, average-good condition, but weak to average sense of place; includes school site and some allotments; vegetation impact low; A69 trunk road to southern boundary.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Open Space; School Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential with some School Predominant Ages - 1920-1960; 1960-1980 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered

5. Access networks: Trunk Road; Distributor; Residential Notes: A1 and A69

6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Stone House at Burnside; Shops on Roman

Way/Hillheads Road junction.

Neutral - Shopping Parade/Open Space/John Gilpin PH; West Denton church; West Denton First School

Negative - A69


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Roman Wall; Long views into west Newcastle. Neutral - None Negative - Dunblane Estate 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached with some Bungalow; Detached; Link.

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - School 10. Local detail and character: - Integrated mix of private and Local Authority 1930’s housing;

original metal windows on council housing.

11. Heritage Value: - Average


13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low Shrubs - Low Hedges - Medium Grass - Low/Medium Other - None



Area J 229: Old West Denton



16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: MaintypesofOpenSpace -Sportsfield;Gardens;IncidentalOpenSpacewithsome

Allotments SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -Low SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Low/Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Low


Area J 229: Old West Denton



Provide tree planting to screen and actasbufferagainstA69

Enhance tree planting along old stream line

Improve and upgrade character of shops

Retain limited vehicular access into estate

Tree cover, mature trees along upper Sugley Dene watercourse

Shopping Parade

Residential

Area J 229: Old West Denton: Area Guidance



2008

Area J 230: New West Denton1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Residentialareaincorporatingschool,firestationandextensiveopenspace

(schoolplayingfields);housingistypical1980’s/90’svolume-builderprivatehousingoffairlyblandsmall-scalesemiswithsomelinks;goodoverallcondition,lowvegetationimpact(exceptforgrass),weakheritageandblandsuburbancharacter.

2. Quality rating -Weak(7/19) Character strength-Strong(9/9) AreaofLocalTownscapeSignficiance(ALTS)-No

3. Predominant land uses within area: ResidentialwithsomeOpenSpace;School Predominant Ages -1980-2000 General Condition -good Refurbished -unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential;OpenSpacewithsomeSchool Predominant Ages -1920-1960;1960-1980 General Condition -good Refurbished -unaltered

5. Access networks: Distributor;Residential

6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive -None Neutral -School;FireStation. Negative -None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive -WestDentontowerblock Neutral -WaterboardHouse/coveredreservoir;School. Negative -None 8. Urban Form: Grain -Fine/Medium BuiltScale -Small/Medium SenseofPlace -Weak Image -Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: -Semi-detachedwithsomeLink.

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: -School 10. Local detail and character: -Typicalbland“VolumeHouseBuilder”privatehousingof 1980’s/90’s.

11. Heritage Value: -Weak

12. Character: Movement -Dead/Quiet Colour -Muted Safety -Safe Stimulus -Bland Consistency of character -Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees -Low Shrubs -Low/Medium Hedges -Low Grass -Medium Other -None

Streets with Street Trees -None

14. Ecology: -Weak UDP Wildlife Corridor-None

Area J 230: New West Denton


15. Topography: General groundform -Flat Aspect -None Local Topographical Name -None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: MaintypesofOpenSpace -Sportsfield;Verges;IncidentalOpenSpace. SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -Low SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Low/Medium DegreeoflinkingofMainOpenSpaces - Low


Area J 230: New West Denton



RenovateasprominentlandmarkMaturetreeline

WaterboardHouse

AreaJ230: NewWestDenton:AreaGuidance



2008

Area J 231: Chapel House and Chapel Park1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Large suburban residential area of uniform character comprising typical

volume-builder small-medium scale private housing of 1960’s vintage; set in an edge of city hilltop location, with some good rural views to south and west;average-good condition, but bland, with weak sense of place and heritage value (although there are a few remaining Victorian buildings); some areas of both earlier and later housing development but limited in scale; some large areas of open space, and overall vegetation impact medium.

2. Quality rating - Weak (7/19) Character strength - Strong (8/9) AreaofLocalTownscapeSignficiance(ALTS)-No

3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Retail; Open Space Predominant Ages - 1960-1980 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential; Agricultural with some Leisure Predominant Ages - various General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - St. John Vianney RC Church; Knoplaw School; Victorian Stone-built St. John’s Church; Old School building (now Community Centre)


Neutral - Various schools; commercial centre with church and health centre Negative - None

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Tyne Valley; rural views to west. Neutral - Waterboard House/covered reservoir. Negative - Pylons to western boundary 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Weak Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached; Bungalow with some Detached; Link.

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Typical 1960’s volume-builder private housing (shallow-pitch

roofs, white timberwork, horizontal windows, grey/buff/brown brickwork, open plan front gardens, little character or ornament); “Green” footpath links are common;



13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Medium Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low/Medium Grass - Medium/High Other - None

Area J 231: Chapel House and Chapel Park



14. Ecology: - Weak/Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - to southern, western and northern boundaries

15. Topography: General groundform - Hilltop Aspect - South; South-West; West; North-West. Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Sportsfield; Gardens; Verges; Incidental Open Space. Significance of Public Open Space - Medium Significance of Private Open Space - Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - High


Area J 231: Chapel House and Chapel Park



Retain grass verge

Emphasise and enhance vegetated route of Greenway

Further tree and shrub planting to strengthen character of through routes of Hillhead Parkway, Chadderton Drive, and Ladybank

Promote the use of hedges

Improve and upgrade Hillhead shopping centre – details of pedestrian scheme, undercover walkways, frontages, lighting, rears of shops, introduce colour, provide local identity

Tree cover

Plantations on former quarry

Trees in gardens and grounds

Shops/ Community facilities

Area J 231: Chapel House and Chapel Park: Area Guidance

Refer to TPO’s 3/77, 18/84, 930.

Greenway shopping, garage site to be redeveloped



2008

Area J 232: Abbey Farm, near Chapel Park1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Suburban residential estate of typical 1990’s private detached and semi-

detached small-medium scale housing on a fairly informal layout with curving roads; red brick and red paving/kerbs predominate, and mock-tudor ornamentation common; good condition but very quiet, bland, with weak-average sense of place, low vegetation impact and weak heritage.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential Predominant Ages - 1980-2000 General Condition - good Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential; Agricultural Predominant Ages - 1800-1920; 1960-1980 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - None Neutral - None Negative - None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - None Neutral - None Negative - Pylons line

8. Urban Form: Grain - Fine/Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Detached with some Semi-detached

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Private housing estate of fairly typical 1990’s vintage, with

informal curving roads; Mock Tudor house detailing common; mostly red brick and with red pavements and kerbs widespread.


12. Character: Movement - Dead/Quiet Colour - Muted Safety - Safe Stimulus - Bland Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low Shrubs - Low/Medium Hedges - Low Grass - Low/Medium Other - None


Area J 232: Abbey Farm, near Chapel Park


14. Ecology: - Weak UDP Wildlife Corridor - to east boundary

15. Topography: General groundform - Gentle Slope Aspect - South-West Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Gardens with some Incidental Open Space. SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -Low SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Low/Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium

Area J 232: Abbey Farm, near Chapel Park



Prominent tree planting at junctions

Area J 232: Abbey Farm, near Chapel Park: Area Guidance

Plantation woodland adjacent A69

Tree /hedge belt along Blucher Wagonway recreational route

Edge of city location

Rear gardens fronting main roads



2008

Area J 233: Northumberland Gardens1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Interesting Edwardian “Arts and Crafts” style estate with gated private

road to larger-scale individualistic semis (& some detached) with extensive “small-holding” gardens; good condition; originally in a rural setting although now has late 20th century estates on 3 sides; average-strong ecology value, and many trees and hedges giving high vegetation impact but limited views out due to topography; comfortable feel, with strong sense of place and heritage value (designated Conservation Area).

2. Quality rating - Positive (17/19) Character strength - Strong (9/9) AreaofLocalTownscapeSignficiance(ALTS)-Yes


4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential; Agricultural Predominant Ages - 1960-1980; 1980-2000 General Condition - good Refurbished - unaltered

5. Access networks: Distributor; Residential Notes: Site road is private and gated

6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Virtually all houses Neutral - None Negative - None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Some limited views to countryside to west Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium/Coarse Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Strong Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-Detached with some Detached

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Mature tree lined private road with “Arts and Crafts” style houses

set in very large plots (small-holding sized)

11. Heritage Value: - Strong Notes: Conservation Area

12. Character: Movement - Dead/Quiet Colour - Muted Safety - Comfortable Stimulus - Interesting Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - High Shrubs - Low Hedges - High Grass - Medium Other - None

Streets with Street Trees - Northumberland Gardens (but private road)

Area J 233: Northumberland Gardens


14. Ecology: - Average/Strong UDP Wildlife Corridor - to eastern boundary

15. Topography: General groundform - Undulating Aspect - West Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Gardens with some Verges. SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -None SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Medium/High Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - High


Area J 233: Northumberland Gardens



Retain gated private road access without footway

Area J 233: Northumberland Gardens: Area Guidance

Refer to Conservation Area Character guidance

Generous tree cover: gar-den trees and tree belts on Blucher Wagonway and on perimeters

Neglect tree and woodland management



2008

Area J 234: Abbey Drive1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Fairly interesting late 20th century suburban estate of larger detached

houses of “traditional” style with some attention to detailing (brick colours/patterning, mock sash windows) but still weak-average overall sense of place; good condition, and fairly comfortable feel although very quiet; rural agricultural land to north and west but limited views from within estate; 2 large open spaces, but generally low vegetation impact.



4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential; Agricultural Predominant Ages - 1800-1920; 1960-1980 General Condition - good Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - None Neutral - None Negative - None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Some limited views to countryside to west from entrance roads Neutral - None Negative - Pylon lines 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Detached

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Large detached properties; mock sash windows; attention paid to

detailing of brick patterning/colouring.


12. Character: Movement - Dead/Quiet Colour - Muted/Colourful Safety - Comfortable/Safe Stimulus - Bland/Interesting Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low Shrubs - Medium Hedges - Low/Medium Grass - Low Other - None


14. Ecology: - Weak UDP Wildlife Corridor - to eastern boundary

Area J 234: Abbey Drive


15. Topography: General groundform - Flat Aspect - None Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Gardens SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -None SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Low/Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium


Area J 234: Abbey Drive



Extend properties where detrimental to detached setting

Use metal railings

Area J 234: Abbey Drive: Area Guidance

Trees and plantations on perimeter




2008

Area J 235: St John’s Estate, near Chapel Park1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: 1960’s private residential suburban estate of stone clad detached houses;

a slightly later more characterful and up-market addition to the Chapel Park development; marred slightly by pylon line through estate; all good condition; in a rural fringe setting with some limited rural views to west; medium vegetation impact but fairly weak ecological value and weak sense of place and heritage value.



4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential; Agricultural; Woodland/Parkland Predominant Ages - 1960-1980 General Condition - good Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - None Neutral - None Negative - Pylons


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Glimpses of distant countryside views to west Neutral - None Negative - Pylons 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Weak Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Detached with some Bungalow

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - All detached properties in private built 1960’s/70’s estate; stone

clad porches.


12. Character: Movement - Dead Colour - Muted Safety - Safe Stimulus - Bland Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Medium Shrubs - Low/Medium Hedges - Low/Medium Grass - Medium/High Other - None


14. Ecology: - Weak/Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - to western boundary

Area J 235: St John’s Estate, near Chapel Park


15. Topography: General groundform - Gentle Slope Aspect - North-West Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Gardens; Verges; Incidental Open Space SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -Medium SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium/High


Area J 235: St John’s Estate, near Chapel Park



Strengthen tree planting to boundaries along Walbottle Road and Stamfordham Road

Retain rural views to north and west

Area J 235: St John’s Estate, near Chapel Park: Area Guidance

Garden and verge trees


Rear fences to streets and main roads.



2008

Area J 236: Westerhope: West1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Suburban residential area of typical fairly plain 1950’s/60’s brick built houses

(mainly semis with bungalows, links and blocks), both private and council in roughly even mix; average to good condition but weak heritage value and weak-average sense of place; low vegetation impact despite several areas of open space.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some School Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 with some 1960-1980 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential; Open Space with some Industrial Predominant Ages - 1800-1920; 1960-1980 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Bamburgh House; Miners Cottages adjacent

to school. Neutral - The Hillheads PH Negative - Shopping Parade


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Terrace housing to east Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached with some Bungalow; Link; Block

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Typical circa 1950’s/ 60’s brick built housing, with plain detailing;

mix of council and private housing.



13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low/Medium Grass - Low/Medium Other - None



Area J 236: Westerhope: West


15. Topography: General groundform - Hilltop Aspect - None Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: MaintypesofOpenSpace -Sportsfield;IncidentalOpenSpace SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -Low SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Low/Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Low/Medium


Area J 236: Westerhope: West



Retain grass verge

Increase tree cover

Promote the use of hedges

Upgrade/ refurbish external layout to shops and pub - promote as community focal point

Area J 236: Westerhope: West: Area Guidance



2008

Area J 237: West Denton1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Suburban residential area of 1960’s/70’s council housing, mainly links with

some blocks and towers; uniform and boring overall, with housing typically monochrome (grey brick and white timber detailing), smallish scale and nondescript, and set in large areas of fairly functionless incidental open space; area includes 3 school sites with associated playing fields, shopping centre and a small retail park; vegetation impact is low apart from grass which is fairly high; average overall condition, but weak ecology, sense of place and heritage value, and somewhat unsettling feel.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential; Open Space with some Retail; School Predominant Ages - 1960-1980 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered

5. Access networks: Trunk Road; Distributor; Residential; Cyclepath

6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Customer Service Centre; denton park shopping centre and Morrisons; residential tower Blocks Neutral - Retail Park; Schools.


Negative - None

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Limited views of Tyne Valley Neutral - Waterboard House/covered reservoir Negative - Dunblane blocks 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Weak Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Link with some Block; Tower

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - Shopping Centre; School. 10. Local detail and character: - 1960’s/ 70’s council housing; grey brick, white timber detailing;

shopping centre grim but undergoing extensive rebuilding/refurbishment.


12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Monochrome Safety - Safe/Unsettling Stimulus - Boring Consistency of character - Uniform



Area J 237: West Denton




16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Sportsfield; Verges; Incidental Open Space Significance of Public Open Space - Medium Significance of Private Open Space - Low Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium


Area J 237: West Denton



Active frontages for roads and streets

Consider enclosing for open plan frontages

Introduce colour to differentiate areas

Reduce need for garage blocks and

Area J 237: West Denton: Area Guidance

Residential

Mature trees in broad verges

Create more open grassed amenity space

Refer to TPO 10/88



2008

Area J 238: Westerhope1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Interesting area of mainly residential but with some industrial and retail use;

includes both brick & stone 19th century houses (detached and terraced), 1930’s semis, and various later infills; overall average condition (industrial areas are poorer); vegetation impact generally low although trees are medium; average-strong sense of place, strong heritage value and retains interesting urban village character, especially at “main street” shopping area.

2. Quality rating - Positive (16/19) Character strength - Moderate (6/9) AreaofLocalTownscapeSignficiance(ALTS)-Yes

3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Industrial; Retail Predominant Ages - various General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered Notes: Refurbished terraces

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential with some Open Space Predominant Ages - 1960-1980 with some 1920-1960 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered



6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Church on Stamfordham Road; Orion Bingo Hall; Stone Terraces;

Shops on Stamfordham Road; Community Care and adjacent Care Home; Various stone buildings, including former farmhouse, on Stamfordham Road.

Neutral - Bakery; ALDI store; Palatine factory. Negative - None

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - None Neutral - A1 roundabout Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Average/Strong Image - Urban Village

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached with some Detached; Terrace.

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - Small Scale Industrial/Factory Units; Small Scale Retail; Large Retail 10. Local detail and character: - Distinctive pockets of various residential developments including

early 19C stone housing, 19C brick terracing, and more modern infill.

11. Heritage Value: - Strong

12. Character: Movement - Quiet/Busy Colour - Muted Safety - Safe Stimulus - Interesting Consistency of character - Varied

Area J 238: Westerhope


13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Medium Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low/Medium Grass - Low Other - None

Streets with Street Trees - Sections of Stamfordham Road; Wheatfield Road.

14. Ecology: - Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - None

15. Topography: General groundform - Hilltop Aspect - None Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Incidental Open Space with some Gardens; Verges Significance of Public Open Space - Low Significance of Private Open Space - Low Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Low


Area J 238: Westerhope



Retain and enhance urban village character to Stamfordham Road

Retain low rise small scale of housing development, e.g. brick terraces and stone cottages with character detailing

Opportunity for tree planting to grass verges and incidental open space, e.g. Beaumont Terrace, Wheatfield Road

Establish ‘green’ boundaries to industrial estate to north.

Area J 238: Westerhope: Area Guidance

Mature trees in gardens to eastern part, and northern perimeter

Refer to TPO’s 3/89 and 10/88



2008

Area J 239: Etal Park1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Mainly suburban residential area but with substantial green space (& adjoins

agricultural Green Belt to north although limited views); mix of typical plain 1960’s/70’s council housing and 1980’s private, semis & some detached; all broadly similar nondescript character and size; average-good condition, but bland with weak-average sense of place, weak heritage and low vegetation impact other than grass; A1 Western Bypass to eastern boundary, and area includes Police HQ building but no other landmarks.


3. Predominant land uses within area: ResidentialwithsomeOffice/Business;OpenSpace Predominant Ages - 1960-1980; 1980-2000; some post 2000 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential with some Agricultural Predominant Ages - 1920-1960 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Etal Lane Police HQ Neutral - A1 Negative - None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Limited views of countryside to north Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached with some Detached; Link.

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: -OfficeBlocks 10. Local detail and character: - Mix of 1960’s/ 70’s council and later 1980’s/90’s private housing,all of similar character. 2/3 storey houses/town houses circa1970’satwesternboundarytoflats.Somepost2000 redevelopment ongoing south of police station - small private housing





Area J 239: Etal Park


14. Ecology: - Weak/Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - to north, east and south

15. Topography: General groundform - Undulating Aspect - North-West Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Verges; Incidental Open Space with some Park; Derelict/Empty

sites. SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -Medium/High SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Low Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium/High

17. Additional information: Former school site being developed as housing

Area J 239: Etal Park



To grass verges

Gardens

Open space

Enhance views to Newbiggin Dene

Berrington Close

Retain space between properties and alignment away from highway

Retain use of timber fences and brickwork to front boundaries

Berrington Close – retain open frontages, timber close boarded fencing to rears only, with brickwork, in key locations, e.g. to link garage

Area J 239: Etal Park: Area Guidance

Tree Planting

Residential Rear fences along main roads



2008

Area J 240: Trevelyan Drive1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Mainly residential area of fairly small/plain 1950’s/60’s council housing

(primarily links, with semis & blocks) & some recent infill; includes 3 large school sites & part of Newbiggin Dene (Green Belt); average-good condition but weak-average sense of place; blocks have been refurbished; little heritage and generally low vegetation impact.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with School Predominant Ages - 1920-1960; 1980-2000; some post 2000 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - mixed Notes:Refurbishedblocks,unalteredcouncilhouses,newinfill

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential with some Industrial; Open Space Predominant Ages - various General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Cheviot First School “Tower”; St. Mark’s

Church; String of refurbished residential blocks at east of area.

Neutral - Schools Negative - None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - None Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Fine/Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Link with some Semi-detached; Block.

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Ceramic tile detailing to proches/entrances


12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Muted Safety - Safe Stimulus - Bland/Interesting Consistency of character - Varied

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low/Medium Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low Grass - Medium Other - None


14. Ecology: - Weak/Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - at boundary

Area J 240: Trevelyan Drive


15. Topography: General groundform - Undulating Aspect - None Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Sportsfield with some Allotments; Gardens; Verges; Incidental

Open Space. Significance of Public Open Space - Medium Significance of Private Open Space - Low/Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium


Area J 240: Trevelyan Drive



Unify with street furniture of one style throughout area

Langleeford Road and similar, low pitched roofs to be re-roofed with red tile.

Retain spatial quality of grass areas where narrow roads, e.g. Mortimer Ave nue

Retain open grass frontages to Trevelyan Drive and similar

Manage parking requirements with pocket parking and parallel parking

Use chunky kerbs to back of footpaths to prevent parking

Emphasise colours – red brick, cream/beige, red tiles

Against security fence to school boundary

To boundary of St Marks Church

Grass areas to flats

Area J 240: Trevelyan Drive: Area Guidance

Residential

Tree planting

Use low rails to prevent parking on grass verges

Build alternative to semis, links, 3 storey flats

Use high fencing to front boundaries

Wimbourne Green - good example of infill development

Etal Lane storey blocks – good example of courtyard style parking arrangements



Opportunity for tree planting

Wildlife habitat diversification

Enhance community use

Integrate into immediate adjacent residential areas with fringe planting, small unit surfacing/ bound gravel, site specific rural style street furniture

Retain views

Enhance approach to the Dene and links to Gala Field Community Park

Area J 240: Trevelyan Drive: Area Guidance

Newbiggin Dene watercourse and veteran trees

Open fields


Refer to TPO 6/73



2008

Area J 242: Newbiggin Hall Estate1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Mainly residential suburban area of smallish 1960’s/70’s council housing

(links and some blocks), some of unusual design; some blocks refurbished/sold; some new development at south (residential home, sports centre); average-poor condition, and rather unsettling feel; gently sloping area with views over open countryside to north and west, and lot of green space (including some agricultural), but much is rather functionless; bland-boring, with low vegetation impact, weak-average sense of place and weak heritage.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Open Space; Agricultural Predominant Ages - 1960-1980 General Condition - poor/average Refurbished - mixed

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential with some Leisure; Agricultural Predominant Ages - 1960-1980; 1920-1960 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Bluebell Dene (refurbished blocks); Sovereign

Care Home; Sports Centre; Pecks House Farm; Briardene Care Home.


Neutral - Simonside School. Negative - Shopping Centre

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Low Newbiggin Farm; Cheviot Hills; open countryside to north

and west; Airport. Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Link with some Block

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - Shopping Centre 10. Local detail and character: - Primarily 1.5 and 2 storey 1960’s/ 70’s Council-built links of

nondescript character, various slight variations. Distinctive one and a half storey house type common (ground floor area 2x that of 1st).

11. Heritage Value: - Weak Notes: Some remnants of former countryside within area

12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Monochrome/Muted

Area J 242: Newbiggin Hall Estate


Safety - Safe/Unsettling Stimulus - Boring/Bland Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low/Medium Shrubs - None/Low Hedges - None/Low Grass - Medium/High Other - None


14. Ecology: - Average/Strong UDP Wildlife Corridor - Newbiggin Dene

15. Topography: General groundform - Gentle Slope Aspect - North Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Verges; Incidental Open Space; Countryside with some

Sportsfield Significance of Public Open Space - High Significance of Private Open Space - None/Low Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - High

17. Additional information: Council housing, lot refurbished, some sold off (private and also for developer refurbishment).

Area J 242: Newbiggin Hall Estate



Provide sense of place and location with boundary provision - hedges and fencing, tree planting

Potential for further residential development to enhance area and relate to fringe rural location

Introduce colour to cladded panels on housing

Unify street furniture and remove redundant items, railings, etc

Create opportunity for private and communal garden spaces

Consider meadow mowing regime for large areas of short mown grass

Provide play area to scale of space and linked to new garden arrangements

Enhance pedestrian and cycle routes to Newbiggin Dene

Area J 242: Newbiggin Hall Estate: Area Guidance

Residential Obscure views to surrounding countryside

Allow proliferation of different bollards & barriers

Create more low grade amenity open space through piecemeal demolition

Remove healthy veteran trees or established



Opportunity for tree planting throughout estate: strengthen boundary of estate with roadside planting and avenues, themed species to street tree planting to locate and identify, to sports centre setting

Protect & manage veteran trees in Dene, shops, etc

Enhance Gala Field to perform as a park, meeting minimum requirements, e.g. provide café, toilets, etc

Promote community facilities

Provide central pedestrian way with designed paving, seating and small events area

Provide identity and enhance character

Improve and unify frontages

Area J 242: Newbiggin Hall Estate: Area Guidance

Tree cover spaces and perimeter

Harey Dene watercourse

Shopping parade Close local shopping and services

Carry out improvements in isolation

Opportunity for larger tree species to be used

Refer to Green Space Strategy



2008

Area J 243: Kingston Park: Tudor Grange Estate1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Suburban residential area of typical 1970’s/80’s private housing of fairly

bland plain design, mainly semis although with some detached, bungalows and links; average overall condition, with fairly weak sense of place and weak heritage; includes some significant areas of open space although much is incidental and the larger area to the south (by A696) appears little valued or used; low vegetation impact other than grass.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Open Space Predominant Ages - 1960-1980 with some 1980-2000 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Agricultural with some Retail; Residential Predominant Ages - 1920-1960; 1960-1980 with some 1980-2000 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

5. Access networks: Trunk Road; Distributor; Residential; Railway/ Metro

6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Railway Bridge Neutral - None Negative - None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Some views of counrtyside to north Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Weak/Average Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached with some Detached; Bungalow; Link

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Typical volume-built 1970’s/ 80’s private housing, although with

some elements of the Kingston Park approach such as shared surface/landscaped courtyards; grey/buff brick, white detailing, generally fairly plain/simple.



13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low/Medium Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low Grass - Medium Other - Scrub (Low)


Area J 243: Kingston Park: Tudor Grange Estate


14. Ecology: - Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - Metro line and A696 Notes: Greenbelt land to south

15. Topography: General groundform - Gentle Slope Aspect - North-West Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Gardens; Verges; Incidental Open Space Significance of Public Open Space - Medium/High Significance of Private Open Space - Low/Medium Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium


Area J 243: Kingston Park: Tudor Grange Estate



Opportunity to strengthen character of area with themed tree planting to streets within grass verge and garden areas

Scope for larger tree species

Retain and enhance with native planting greenbelt land to south

Retain open plan frontages introducing hedging as secondary divisions

Area J 243: Kingston Park: Tudor Grange Estate: Area Guidance

Tree Cover

Scrub / platation woodland beside A69

Allow fencing of front gardens

Rear fences fronting main

Refer to TPO 6/73



2008

Area J 244: Kenton Bankfoot1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Interesting village like residential area on edge of Green Belt comprising

a number of Victorian stone buildings (and some later rebuilds of similar character) to the main road, along with a cluster of somewhat individualistic interwar housing (bungalows along with semis and detached) centred around the station; also some rather tucked away and more uniform 1960’s private housing; strong sense of place, and average to strong heritage value; average to good condition and fairly comfortable atmosphere; vegetation impact medium-high, especially trees, and strong ecology value.

2. Quality rating - Positive (16/19) Character strength - Moderate (7/9) AreaofLocalTownscapeSignficiance(ALTS)-Yes

3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Agricultural Predominant Ages - 1920 - 1960 with some 1800 - 1920; 1960 - 1980; post 2000 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Agricultural with some Residential Predominant Ages - 1960 - 1980 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

5. Access networks: Trunk Road; Distributor; Residential; Railway/ Metro


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Metro Station/ Crossng/ Station House; Twin Farms PH; Stone buildings fronting Ponteland Road; Railway bridge. Neutral - None Negative - None

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Limited views of counrtyside to north and west Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Fine/Medium Built Scale - Small/Medium Sense of Place - Strong Image - Rural Notes: “village” settlement

9. Main Residential building types: - Bungalow with some Detached; Semi-detached

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Mix of original and new stone properties with 1920’s/ 30’s

bungalows (and some semi’s and detached) of individual character.

11. Heritage Value: - Average/Strong

12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Muted/Colourful Safety - Comfortable/Safe Stimulus - Interesting Consistency of character - Varied

Area J 244: Kenton Bankfoot


13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - High Shrubs - Low/Medium Hedges - Medium/High Grass - Low Other - None


14. Ecology: - Strong UDP Wildlife Corridor - Metro line and A696 Notes: Greenbelt land to south and west

15. Topography: General groundform - Gentle Slope Aspect - South-East Local Topographical Name - None

16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Gardens; Countryside with some Incidental Open Space SignificanceofPublicOpenSpace -Low SignificanceofPrivateOpenSpace -Medium/High Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - High

17. Additional information: Area to the south now being redeveloped as housing

Area J 244: Kenton Bankfoot



Retain ‘village’ character of area - hedges and stone wall boundaries

Area J 244: Kenton Bankfoot: Area Guidance

Twin Farms pub good example of use of materials compatible with character of area

Refer to TPO’s 6/73, 8/2005 and 9/2005

Build on garden areas

Build on high/ medium rise

Mature trees and hedges

Countryside setting and views

Domestic scale and village – like atmosphere



2008

Area J 245: Kingston Park1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Fairly interesting suburban residential area of fairly typical plain 1970’s

private housing (semis along with detached bungalows and links, grey-buff brick and white timberwork); typically in culs-de-sac organised around shared surface green courtyards; significant areas of open space both around housing and in wide strip to southern edge (by railway) although much of the latter seems fairly open and functionless; heritage fairly weak, average-strong sense of place, vegetation impact medium, and average to good overall condition.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Residential with some Open Space Predominant Ages - 1960-1980 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Agricultural with some Retail; Residential Predominant Ages - 1980-2000 with some 1920-1960 General Condition - average/good Refurbished - mixed

5. Access networks: Trunk Road; Distributor; Residential; Cyclepath; Railway/ Metro


6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Metro line and tree belt; Community Centre; historic “node” at

Brunton Lane/ Fawdon Walk junction; Mature tree belts associated with old stream/burn; Primary School; local pub.

Neutral - None Negative - Sub station by level crossing

7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Tesco; Novotel; Flats to east of western bypass; Countryside

to north, including farm houses of West Brunton Farm; Shopping Centre.

Neutral - None Negative - None 8. Urban Form: Grain - Medium Built Scale - Medium Sense of Place - Average/Strong Image - Suburban

9. Main Residential building types: - Semi-detached with some Detached; Bungalow; Link

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - None 10. Local detail and character: - Shared surface courtyards with green landscaping; fairly plain

grey/ buff brick built private housing, white timberwork; various styles but from a limited palette.


12. Character: Movement - Quiet Colour - Muted Safety - Safe Stimulus - Bland/Interesting Consistency of character - Uniform

Area J 245: Kingston Park


13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Medium Shrubs - Low Hedges - Low Grass - Medium/High Other - None


14. Ecology: - Average/Strong UDP Wildlife Corridor - Metro line and Western Bypass Notes: Green belt to north


16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Gardens; Verges; Incidental Open Space; Amenity Grassland Significance of Public Open Space - Medium/High Significance of Private Open Space - Low Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - Medium/High


Area J 245: Kingston Park



Opportunity to enhance character with tree planting to grass verges and incidental open space

Enhance local facilities with paving design and pedestrian shared surface

Planting to be introduced around sub-station to outside of Lochrin fence

Strengthen identity of closes & cul de sacs

Area J 245: Kingston Park: Area Guidance

See Green Space Strategy

Refer to TPO 22/68

Build on garden areas

Fence front boundaries with high timber close boarded fencing

Obscure views to open countryside

Lose healthy veteran trees

Tree cover

Plantation belts along A1 and Metro

Mature and veteran trees



2008

Area J 246: Kingston Park: Business - Retail Park1. OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: Interesting business and retail area with some leisure and industrial use,

and with urban feel despite suburban edge of town location; coarse grain with medium-large built scale with strong sense of place; several positive landmarks including some statement architectural features; busy area with some colourful buildings, located on gentle north-facing slope; some significant open space areas but many of these are car parks; good overall condition, but low vegetation impact and weak heritage.


3. Predominant land uses within area: Office/Business; Retail with some Industrial; Leisure; Open Space Predominant Ages - 1980-2000; with some post 2000 General Condition - good Refurbished - unaltered

4. Predominant adjacent land uses: Residential; Open Space Predominant Ages - 1960-1980 General Condition - average Refurbished - unaltered

5. Access networks: Trunk Road; Distributor; Residential; Cyclepath; Railway/ Metro

6. Landmarks and views within the area: Positive - Tesco; Boots; St John’s Church; clock

tower; Novotel/Formule 1 Hotels; Metro line and tree belt.

Neutral - None Negative - None


7. Landmarks and views outside the area: Positive - Some views of countryside to north Neutral - None Negative - Sub-station by level crossing 8. Urban Form: Grain - Coarse Built Scale - Medium/Large Sense of Place - Strong Image - Urban Notes: Retail/industrial park

9. Main Residential building types: - None

MainNon-Residentialbuildingtypes: - Small Scale Industrial/Factory Units; Large Retail; Shopping Centre with some PH/Hotel/Restaurant

10. Local detail and character: - Strong architectural statements to number of large buildings (e.g.

Boots and Tesco “wave” canopy/roof).


12. Character: Movement - Busy Colour - Colourful Safety - Safe Stimulus - Interesting Consistency of character - Uniform

13. Visual impact of vegetation: Trees - Low/Medium Shrubs - Medium Hedges - None Grass - Low Other - None


Area J 246: Kingston Park: Business - Retail Park


14. Ecology: - Average UDP Wildlife Corridor - Metro line and Western Bypass


16. Open spaces and other unbuilt areas: Main types of Open Space - Tarmac with some Verges; Incidental Open Space; Significance of Public Open Space - High Significance of Private Open Space - Low Degree of linking of Main Open Spaces - High


Area J 246: Kingston Park: Business - Retail Park



Plant strong alignment of trees or groups as impact

Plant under storey to trees in large blocks in scale with space

Ensure all fencing / barriers/ railings are essentially located

Use planting in large blocks instead of mown grass

Anticipate overspill parking/trafficking on pavements around retail units and use shared surface materials where necessary

Use quality architectural designs for retail/ business buildings

Reduce impact of car parks with strong groups of tree planting

Area J 246: Kingston Park: Business - Retail Park: Area Guidance

Central tree lined pedestrian walkway at Tesco’s a good example

Use barriers, railings, fences as ‘trims’ to boundaries

Use narrow grass verges unless re-inforced on perimeter footways

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