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KFC Design & Access Statement KFC Ring Road North, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex.

06/02/2014

KFC Gatwick Airport DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT

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Project Information

Project: KFC – Ring Road North, Gatwick Airport

Unit

Address: Ring Road North, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex

Tenant: Cobra

Current

Status:

Vacant

This Design and Access Statement

describes the evolution of the

proposed scheme and the final design

approach. The statement outlines the

parameters and opportunities

presented by the site and documents

the design responses to its

opportunities and constraints.

The response had been shaped through

dialogue with Gatwick Airport, Crawley

Borough Council, Jacobs Engineering

and Chris Blandford Associates. This

proposed KFC Drive Thru restaurant

provides a sustainable solution to the

use of the site and gives a positive

contribution to the economic future of

Gatwick Airport.


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PROJECT TEAM

Client: Cobra Restaurants LTD

Project Manager: GHOST

Architect: GHOST

Landscape Architect: Chris Blandford Associates

Planning Consultant: Vantage Planning

Structural Engineer: JCP Consultants

HVAC Engineer: Hadley Air

Transport Planning: Jacobs

CONTENTS Page

1. Introduction 3

2. Key Objectives 4

3. The Site & Surroundings 5,6

4. Transport Connections 7

5. Site Opportunities and Constraints 8

6. Design Evolution 9,10,11

7. Layout 12,13

8. Amount 14

9. Appearance 15

10. Landscape 16,17

11. Sustainability 18

12. Access 19

13. Conclusion 20


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1. INTRODUCTION

This Design and Access Statement has been prepared by Ghost

Projects in collaboration with Chris Blandford Associates, on behalf of

Cobra Restaurants LTD. Reference has been made to DCLG Circular

01/06 section three, CABE 2006, The National Planning Policy

Framework and Crawley Borough Council planning policies as

contained in:

• Crawley Core Strategy (2007)

• Saved policies of Crawley Local Plan (2000)

• Supplementary planning guidance on design (SPGN14) and

Development at Gatwick (2008)

This document accompanies a planning application for the

development of a wooded area within the boundary of London

Gatwick Airport. The development is a new KFC drive thru restaurant

and associated car parking and access roads.

This DAS explains the design concepts and principles underpinning

the proposed KFC drive thru development principles in relation to:

• Accessibility and Movement

• Layout, scale and appearance of development

• Landscaping

• Environmental Sustainability

The diagrams and images are illustrative only and should be read in

conjunction with the application drawings and other documents.

Consultation has been undertaken with Gatwick Airport LTD

including their Airport Safeguarding Team, Jacobs and Crawley

Borough Council.


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2. KEY OBJECTIVES

Character

• To create a good quality drive thru restaurant that will

enhance passengers’ and guests’ experience of the

surrounding area and airport.

Public Areas

• To provide a restaurant and drive thru food services for

use by passengers and other visitors..

Context

• To provide a new building on a site along the exit Ring

Road North that will stand comfortably among the

surrounding landscaped woodland area.

Market and Demand

• The location immediately next to the South Terminal exit

slip road places this restaurant in an ideal location to cater

for existing demand for convenience food and rest stops.

Sustainability

• To create an environmentally sustainable development in

line with BRE global BREEAM UK.

Quality

• To ensure the design is a high quality sustainable design

and can be easily maintained to provide a long term asset

at the airport.


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3. THE SITE & SURROUNDINGS The new drive thru restaurant is to be located on what is currently mainly

woodland site east of the South Terminal. Current vehicular access to the site

is restricted to private service access of the Gatwick Airport Pumping Station

consisting of a bollard and gated grasscrete layby area running parallel to Ring

Road North. Pedestrian access to the site is permitted to allow access to the

Gatwick Lake fishing platform directly west of the site and two benches which

overlook the area. Along the northern boundary of the site a 3m wide

footpath exists allowing easy pedestrian access to the reed bed area. To the

southern boundary a pedestrian desire line is frequently used by visitors and

employees of Gatwick Airport to access the McDonalds and BP Service Station

to the east of the site.

The site is predominantly flat with a gentle gradient of approximately 80mm

rising from east to west. To the north the site drops by approximately 2m

sloping steeply down toward a reed area associated with the Gatwick Lake.

The woodland area will need to be cleared to make way for the building and

associated car park and roadways. Care has been taken to preserve clusters of

the most important trees within the site; detail of which can be found in the

Landscape section. There will also be a significant amount of replanting to the

site again detailed in the Landscape section.

The majority of the site is currently occupied by a small strip of mature

woodland measuring approximately 150m long and 40m wide (with an

additional area of 100m by 8m accommodating the site exit road), and is

fringed by amenity grass to Ring Road North. The wood is predominantly

composed of oak with hornbeam, elm and cherry. It is well established with a

ground flora typical of mature woodlands but is unlikely to be ancient

woodland (pre-1600 in origin). The visual amenity value of this woodland

contributes to the sense of place.

In order to determine the status of the trees within the site a full

Arboricultural Survey and Constraints plan has been undertaken, assessing

the species, status and root protection areas of all trees present within the

proposed footprint of the development. This survey has been carried out in

accordance with BS 5837 Trees in Relation to Construction (2012). Full details

of this assessment are provided in the Arboricultural Survey and Constraints

Report tr-992-12 undertaken by Ben Larkham Associates Ltd. A summary of

the condition of the 158 surveyed trees is outlined below by the relevant

British Standard Category.

Category U – Remove = 7

Trees in such a condition that any value would be lost within 10 years or

should be removed for reasons of sound arboricultural management.

Category A – High Quality = 65

Category B – Moderate Quality = 51

Category C– Low Quality = 35

In conclusion, there is significant potential to retain the best quality existing

mature trees by sensitively incorporating them within the design.

Existing Site


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3. THE SITE & SURROUNDINGS

In order to determine the ecological value of the site a Phase 1 Habitat Survey was undertaken to identify

and describe important habitats, statutory protected species and evaluate the nature conservation

interest. In conclusion the survey found that the woodland is mature and well established with abundant

dead wood increasing its habitat value, with no statutory protected sites for nature conservation within a

2km radius of the site. Full details of this assessment are provided in the CBA Gatwick Airport South

Terminal Retail Site Desk-Top Study & Phase I Habitat Survey, October 2012.

As a result of the recommendation from the Phase 1 Habitat Survey a Bat Survey was undertaken to make

an assessment of trees in relation to their potential to support roosting bats. Potential for use by roosting

bats were found within 12 trees and further inspections and emergence surveys were recommend and

carried out during September and October 2012. Recommendations have been given relating to the

timing of the works, the methods of felling and degree of ecological supervision which is required. Full

details of this assessment are provided in the Gatwick KFC Assessment of Trees in relation to Bats and Bat

Emergence Survey Report October 2012 undertaken by Corylus Ecology.

In addition the Phase 1 Habitat Survey recommended an Amphibian Survey to determine the presence

and status of amphibians using the Surface water balancing pond, with specific reference to great crested

newts Triturus cristatus (a species considered fully protected under UK law). Great crested newts were not

recorded on Site despite survey effort in excess of the level suggested in Natural England’s mitigation

guidelines. However it should be noted that the woodland to the east of the lake is likely to be the main

terrestrial habitat for the newts and therefore the retention of any component of the woodland would aid

the retention of this amphibian population on the site, for the future. Full details of this assessment are

provided in the Gatwick Airport South Terminal Retail Site Amphibian Survey October 2012 undertaken by

CBA.

In conclusion the site by its wooded nature is a habitat for biodiversity. The scheme should where possible

look to retain and protect features which enhance biodiversity and provide appropriate compensation for

any loss.


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4. TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS

Access to the site is currently afforded by all modes of surface transport.

Gatwick South Terminal is also situated 400m away from the centre of the

site.

The site is very well located for public transport. Gatwick Airport railway

station is a 300m walk to the site. There are regular bus routes serving the site

with bus stops at Gatwick Airport again a 300m walk to the site. Regular bus

services run to the surrounding towns and villages and there is a direct service

to central London. The presence of railway station in close proximity to the

site provides significant opportunity in terms of promoting sustainable

patterns of movements.

To the south of the site some Airport car parking exists. West is Gatwick

Airport which includes some commercial businesses. To the South East of the

site there are some private businesses one of which is a large Hotel.

Situated directly next to the site is a McDonald’s drive thru restaurant and a

petrol station forecourt.


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5. SITE OPPORUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS Opportunities

• To provide a long-term asset to the airport;

• To improve passenger experience of Gatwick Airport and the surrounding

area;

• The tree species found here provide a tangible reference to the visual

character which can be incorporated into the design and underpin the sites

planting strategy.

• To provide convenience to passengers using the Airport;

• The existing pedestrian desire line could be developed into a footpath

providing connections and an active frontage to the site.

• To improve the perception of Airports with green credentials;

• Retaining existing trees could provide an attractive external dining area and

frontage to the restaurant.

• To provide services and a meeting point for the area;

• The surrounding Gatwick Lake provides an attractive setting for the

restaurant to overlook.

Constraints

• Airport safeguard measures include height, lighting, bird strike and radar

interference;

• The width of the site is narrow and will need to be carefully considered

when designing road layouts.

• Must be of high quality to add to and enhance the surrounding area;

• The existing trees create a challenge in developing a scheme which can

function as a drive through restaurant.

• The landscape of the existing area;

• Available car parking space, access and transport links;

• The Gatwick Lake water pump station needs to be incorporated into any

design and access needs to be maintained.

• KFC operator brand standards

• Access and egress for the site must work with the current requirements for

the Ring Road North ensuring that traffic does not back up on this busy

gyratory.


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6. DESIGN EVOLUTION

Very careful consideration has been given to the layout and form of

development. Due to the existing land containing a number of trees an

arboricultural survey was commissioned to determine the significant of any

trees within the site. (See Ben Larkham Associates Arboricultural Survey: Ref

No tr-992-12) Please refer to this document for further information.

A number of schematic drawings where produced to consider options for

how to retain important groups of trees and incorporate as much green

space as possible within the site. The building’s design and internal workings

reflect these thought processes.

Particular notice was taken to the exiting landscape and surrounding pond

and woodland. The intension was to create a sympathetic design that

incorporates clusters of the existing woodland, paying particular attention

to individual trees of merit.

The masterplan ensures that where possible existing trees are carefully

integrated into the site so that the development responds to the wider

woodland setting and its leafy visual character. In addition proposed trees

have been selected to respond to the existing woodland species while also

being appropriate to the sites intended use. The scale and mass of the

proposed building is in keeping with other surrounding buildings and located

in a position which defines the western corner of the site.

The master plan concentrates the car parking into a single area to maximise

the available space for a landscaped frontage and protection of retained

trees. The car parking is carefully integrated into the landscape through a

low hedge and new trees along the southern boundary which will reinforce

and enhance a high quality frontage viewed from the Ring Road North.

The masterplan creates a clear pedestrian footpath to the existing desire

line along the southern boundary which strengthens pedestrian connections

from the development to the surrounding areas. Within the site a clear

network of pedestrian friendly routes are defined to allow safe and DDA

compliant access to the proposed restaurant.

The masterplan seeks to contribute to a sustainable environment by

considering sustainable approaches such as green roofs, native planting for

biodiversity and conservation, improved pedestrian linkages and BREEAM

assessment.


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6. DESIGN EVOLUTION – Design Alternatives

Using the guiding principles four schematic design options were produced to

explore alternative designs to develop into the Landscape Masterplan. These

considered building location, car parking, pedestrian and vehicular circulation,

external spaces, a landscaped frontage and existing trees. The various options are

explained below and illustrated.

Option 1

• The building is located in the centre of the site with two car parking

areas either side.

• Pedestrian connections are achieved to the southern boundary, around

the north of the building and connecting car parking areas.

• The vehicle circulation is one way; in this option navigation to the car

parking may be overly complicated. The drive through road is very wide

and long running along three sides of the building and giving drivers the

option of heading back to the parking or straight out on the egress road.

• A large external dining area is achieved to the west of the building

though this disconnected from the front of house by the drive through

lane.

• The external dining area allows the retention of a group of mature trees

at the heart of the site, and a defined landscaped frontage to Ring Road

North allows the retention of a large oak tree at the entrance.

Option 2

• The building is located in the centre of the site with two car parking

areas either side.

• Pedestrian connections are achieved to the southern boundary, around

the building and car parking areas.

• The vehicle circulation is two ways allowing easy circulation, though

conversely it takes up considerable space in road layout. The drive thru

road is very long and only runs along one side of the building.

• The access road in this option is moved to the west allowing the

retention of a group of mature oak trees.


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6. DESIGN EVOLUTION – Design Alternatives

Option 3 (Preferred Option)

• The building is located to the western corner of the site with one

concentrated car parking area to the east.

• Pedestrian connections are achieved to the southern boundary, to the

building frontage and bin storage and through the centre of all car

parking bays.

• The vehicle circulation is two way, with a simple and efficient loop

option allowing drivers to find spaces in any parking bay. The drive thru

road is a good length running along three sides of the building and giving

drivers the option of heading back to the parking or straight out on the

egress road.

• A large landscaped area is achieved to the frontage of the building

providing a pleasant entrance space surrounded by a landscape of trees,

hedges and grass. In addition the existing pump station is screened by a

hedge.

• The landscaped area allows the retention of a group of mature trees to

the building frontage, and a defined landscaped frontage to Ring Road

North allows the retention of two large oak trees to the entrance.

Option 4

• The building is located to the east of the site with one concentrated car

parking area to the west.

• Pedestrian connections are achieved to the southern boundary, to the

building frontage and along the north of the car parking area.

• The vehicle circulation is one way with a simple and efficient loop option

allowing drivers to find spaces in any parking bay. The drive thru road is

a short running from the entrance road along three sides of the building

and giving drivers the option of heading back to the parking or straight

out on the egress road.

• A small landscaped area is achieved to the frontage of the building

providing a pleasant entrance space surrounded by a landscape of trees,

hedges and grass.

• A grassed area surrounding the pumping station is maintained ensuring

the retention of a group of mature trees, and a defined landscaped

frontage to Ring Road North allows the retention of one large oak tree to

the entrance.


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7. LAYOUT

The following seeks to demonstrate that the amount of proposed

development is appropriate for the locality. It is proposed to erect a two

story KFC restaurant. The plan shows the scale of the building within the

site as can be seen; the building foot print has a minimal impact on the

space being used. There is a large landscaped area in the centre of the site

which is then surrounded with green zones. The remaining developed area

consists of car parking and associated access/circulation carriage ways.

The drive thru restaurant is accessed directly from the Ring Road North

(Gatwick) JACOBS were involved at feasibility stage to provide input with

road layouts interims of access and circulation.

The long duel access road allows a significant number of vehicles to enter

the site at one time without backing up into the ring Road North. The duel

lane also carries along the full length of the site to allow enough lead into

the drive thu lane at busy times.

There is a landscaped area to the front of the building which will provide a

scenic approach to the entrance. Taking advantage of the green spaces

provided by the retention of trees from the woodland survey.


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7. LAYOUT – Car Park

The parking arrangement will have full CCTV coverage and integrated signage

to direct traffic around the site.

There will be 85 regular parking spaces and 5 disabled parking spaces. There

will be 2 spaces for motorcycles and 12 for bicycles.

The new car park will be separated from Ring Road North with a landscaped

hedgerow; and include a number of trees to break up the landscape.

New low level LED lamps posts will be installed to provide sufficient LUX

levels for night time navigation through the site.


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8. AMOUNT

Site Area

• 7293 sq/m.

Ground Floor

• Front of House (GIA) - 173 sq/m

• Back of House (GIA) - 241 sq/m

First Floor

• GIA 249 sq/m

Car Park & Carriage Ways

• 3500 sq/m

Maximum Height

• 7.3 m

Maximum Length

• 31.5 m


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9. APPERANCE The building is a new flag ship design and draws on inspiration from

features of the surrounding area. The architectural treatment of the units

takes inspiration from the green roof. The front of the roof is sloped to

create an almost seamless view into the sky. However there will be a

compromise. Due to regulations a netting will be installed to discourage

Birds from settling.

The building is a rectangular box with a sloped roof feature, leading down

into the landscaped area to the front of the building.

The form of the scheme reflects the density and character of the

surrounding area and is suitable in scale.

The rear element of the building is reduced in mostly a single story build

with reduced bulk and mass when compared to the front to ensure it is

viewed as subservient to the main part of the development.

The buildings upper floor will contain less than half of the floor area on

the ground floor.

The Building will have a good outlook and plenty of natural light to ensure

a high quality dining environment.

The restaurant space has a large amount of natural light provided

through the use of windows and roof lights. There are no clear glazed

windows overlooking any neighbouring properties ensuring no loss of

privacy as the site location allows this setting to be achieved.

The Facades will be made up of Scotlarch Timber Cladding (Russwood) on

all four sides. The window frames will be hidden from view concealed in

the cladding. The balcony balustrade will be frameless glass, with grip

tracks hidden in the platform. The main entrance will be defined by

powder coated aluminium entrance portal in KFC brand red. There will be

a Red LED band that runs around the perimeter at ground floor roof level

and first floor roof level.

The Car Park and associated roads have been designed to reduce the

amount of carriage way required; without jeopardising safe circulation

though the site.

All signage will be KFC brand standard; this include traffic directional

signage; please see signage details accompanying the ADV planning

application.


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10. LANDSCAPE

Landscaped Frontage

The Masterplan incorporates a landscaped frontage to Ring Road North whilst

enabling clear views to the building and access to the pump station. This

frontage provides a defined east west pedestrian route with a 1.2m high hedge

and an area of ornamental planting and semi-mature trees.

Building Entrance

The frontage of the building will consist of a landscaped area with existing trees

and a 1.2m evergreen hedge surrounding it. This will create a pleasant entrance

for customers.

Car Park and Drive Through

The car park area will be planted with semi mature trees to enhance the leafy

character of the site. The drive thru area will be clearly separated from

pedestrians providing safe and efficient circulation.

Native Foil

Other planted areas will use native species to enhance the biodiversity of the

scheme. This includes an area to the east of the site, a native hedge which

protects the woodland habitat from light and noise pollution, and a number of

native trees to the northern edge of the site.

Existing and Proposed Trees

In achieving the Landscape Masterplan there will be a total loss of 149 existing

trees within the development area. The proposals aim to bring forward the

retention of 9 existing mature trees, a robust framework of proposed native

semi mature trees to the centre of the site, and native transplant trees to the

sites northern edge. This will deliver a total of 40 new trees to the development

all of which will reference the species which are currently present on site. This

will provide amenity value and create a lasting legacy of semi-mature trees

which will make a significant contribution to mitigating for the loss of trees on

site.

Whilst best efforts have been taken to retain trees where practical the resulting

net loss of trees minus the proposed trees totals 100, falling short of the 2:1

replacement policy for trees historically implemented at Gatwick Airport.

Therefore, it is proposed that a management programme for existing areas of

woodland around Gatwick Airport is provided to compensate for both the loss

of trees and mature woodland habitat. This could include some understory or

edge planting of suitable shrub species and the reinstatement of coppice

management in woodlands where this was formerly practiced.

An Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) has been undertaken to consider the

relationship of the proposal to the existing trees for retention. The report

explores areas of conflict and makes recommendations for measures to control

impact prior to and throughout the construction process. Full details of this

assessment and associated tree protection drawings are provided in the

Arboricultural Impact Assessment undertaken by Ben Larkham Associates Ltd.


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10. LANDSCAPING - Planting

The planting strategy looks to provide a scheme which reflects the sites existing

native woodland character and provide an attractive landscape foil surrounding

the site.

This is achieved through the following planting strategies:

Ornamental Planting

Ornamental tree, shrub and groundcover species selected for the public realm

will provide an attractive foil to the new hard landscape. All species will be

hardy and provide a variety of seasonal interest, colour and form. The layout of

the planting design will balance the size of plants both at the time of planting

and maturity and future maintenance requirements.

The new ornamental trees including as Quercus robur and Carpinus betulus

'Fastigiata' will be planted at a large size to provide day one impact. Generous

planting pits will be provided, incorporating a suitable growing medium and

accessories to ensure the successful establishment and healthy long-term

development of the trees. All trees in the public realm will be secured by

underground guying and watering/ aeration points and permeable tree

surfacing when located in pavement conditions.

Native Planting

Locally appropriate, native woodland species will be selected to compliment and

diversify the sites existing flora. Stock of a relatively small size will be proposed

to promote the adaptation and successful establishment of the new planting as

the species rich native hedge and the Populus nigra ssp Betulifolia (Black

Popular) transplant trees.


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11. SUSTAINABILITY

The development will attain high sustainability targets. The aim for the

development is to achieve BREEAM (very good) certification.

Using modern ecofriendly techniques as well as its natural environment,

the aim is to develop an environmentally friendly site which captures the

feel of its surroundings whilst minimizing its overall carbon footprint.

The environment has been considered at every stage of the design

process, from initial ecofriendly construction methods to the longevity

and overall energy consumption of the site once operating.

Introducing sustainable aspects of the construction process at an early

stage of the design and collaborating as a team to achieve the

sustainability goals.

Recycling construction waste using off-site sorting including dedicated

space for recycling materials on site

Selection of construction materials and technologies that minimize site

wastage.

Using locally sourced materials where feasible.

Responsibly sourcing materials used in structural and non-structural

elements . Third party certification will be required to show that all

timber has come from a sustainably managed source.

Careful selection of windows will reduce operational energy use in terms

of heat loss and solar gain.

The contractors waste management plan will show details of how waste

is minimized, re-used and recycled through the construction process.

Ventilation and Extract

Cobra Restaurants always takes a site by site approach to designing and

installing extract systems for KFC as each site has varying needs and

restrictions.

Systems are designed to ensure that both the environmental and

operational issues are addressed in full.

This particular system has been designed to address that there is no

residential properties within the vicinity, the site may be subject to the

penetration of aviation fuel due to its close proximity to the runway

whilst also taking into account the operational set up and trading pattern

of the unit.

We propose that the ventilation and extract system will be designed to

give 30 air changes per hour within the restaurant environment.

Ground Source Heat Pumps:

Ground source heat pumps are designed to extract heat from the

ground within the buildings surrounding area, harvesting natural

heat into usable energy. This will minimize the buildings

requirement for additional heating and hot water methods. These

innovative ground source heat pumps are both small and quiet.

Thermal Glazing:

Research has told us that on average, 25% of a buildings heat

escapes through the windows. With this in mind, ecofriendly

thermal glazing will be installed to help retain the buildings heat.

Eco Materials:

Where possible, green materials have been considered and will be

used.

Eco friendly materials which do not release toxins shall be used

where possible, such as paints and formaldehyde-free particle

board.

Recycled metal and stone will also be used where possible.

Eco Building Techniques:

To prevent the loss of heat and energy through poor insulation,

spray foam insulation will be used to help stop drafts by sealing

surfaces in walls thus inhibiting air gaps. To better this, wide studs

will be used for the exterior walls.

Rain Water Harvesting:

Natural rainwater will be collected, stored, cleaned and reused

within the building, helping to minimizing water consumption and

ensuring that the development is harvesting the natural resources

within its vicinity.

With regards to the cooking extract hood it is proposed that the filters

are specifically designed to remove 99% of cooking grease and oil that

would otherwise be dispersed into the atmosphere.

Regular maintenance and service of the extract and ventilation systems

are paramount to our operation from a safety standpoint as well as an

efficiency of operation.

To this end we would rigorously ensure that the extract and ventilation

system was thoroughly cleaned throughout three times a year.

BREEAM:

We are designing and constructing the site with ‘BREEAM’

certification in mind and aim to achieve a rating of “Very Good”.

Green Roof:

A green roof will be a key feature constructed to help the

restaurant blend into its natural green environment; the roof

will feature natural greenery and grass which can be easily

maintained. This will help to……

• Maintain pre-developed run-off volumes and rates

from the development;

• Improve biodiversity ;

• Adapt to climate change;

• Improve quality of water run-off;

• Improve thermal insulation; reducing need for air

conditioning (Heating & Cooling);

The green roof will be covered by a netting to avoid birds

settling on the roof.

Solar Panels:

The use of solar panels will allow the site to produce some of its

own clean energy, reducing its carbon footprint. 280m2 of

usable roof space at KFC Gatwick, with each m2

able to capture

5kWh of energy per day.


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12. ACCESS

Pedestrian and Cycle Access

The preferred design option seeks to provide a pedestrian friendly environment

with a 1.6m wide footpath connection provided along the southern boundary

linking to Gatwick Airport and the McDonalds restaurant. A series of pedestrian

crossings run north south connecting parking bay footpaths to a central

footpath which delivers customers to the building entrance. All footpaths will

be DDA compliant with a smooth and flat finish. Cyclists may also use this

connection and park their bikes using the area allocated for bicycle stands.

Vehicle Access

Cars and motorbikes access the site from Ring Road North on a double lane

entrance at the south east corner of the site. Once within the car park drivers

have the option to either park up or go forward into the drive thru lane which

loops around the rear of the building. An exit road runs along the north of the

site giving drivers the option to either park again or continue on the exit road

which merges with the McDonalds exit road.

Service and Emergency Access

Service vehicles for both the restaurant and the pump station can use the gated

layby located in a similar location to the existing pump station layby. This allows

easy delivery of goods and waste disposal to the back of house without

comprising the operation of the restaurant.

Access to the bin store is directly from the restaurant to the side of the

building.

The restaurant will be fully wheelchair accessible in accordance with British

Standards, with adequate provision for 1500mmdiameter turning circles in

circulation areas / toilets and dining areas. DDA tables will be provided.

All doors to the development will comply with all relevant building regulations

including Part M where applicable and practicable.

Provision for the following has been included:

• Entrances: Level thresholds to all entrance doors and minimum

clear widths to comply with Building Regulations Approved

Document Part M will be provided.

• Circulation: Internal ground floor access with minimum clear

widths of unobstructed openings will be achieved.

• Means of escape: the provision of a safe means of escape from

the building is to be provided via compliance with Building

Regulations Approved Document Part B.

• Door widths and openings: All door widths and openings to meet

minimum requirements of Approved Document M and BS 8300

(for clear openings, type and height of handles, vision panels, door

closers etc).


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13. CONCLUSION

The location of the KFC Drive Thu Restaurant to the East of the South Terminal

with direct access from the Airport Ring Road makes it ideal for use as a place to

stop for refreshments.

The buildings massing, form and appearance respond to the context of the

surrounding landscape. The facade expresses the internal uses of the various

parts of the restaurant and uses lighting, colour and shape to create a striking yet

sensitive design.

A sustainable approach to design from the outset benefits from the use of

sustainable solutions to improved the development credibility. Furthermore the

selection of materials and waste management together with a robust energy

strategy contribute to a sustainable building

The overall impact of the proposed development is considered to be a strongly

positive one due to design proposals appropriateness to the setting, the provision

of new facilities responding to an identified need and the overall enhancement of

pedestrian connections within the area.

The proposed KFC Gatwick Drive Thru development makes best use of the land

that is available; again emphasising the sensitivity that has been given to the

surrounding landscaped area. Sustainable development principles will be adhered

to and eco friendly design principles have been adopted.

The proposals embrace good design objectives and support the future of Gatwick

Airport by providing a sustainable development.

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