Design and layout

The Severn Road Resource Recovery Centre will be designed to fit in with surrounding land uses and neighbouring industries.

A full Landscape and Visual Impact assessment has been prepared to consider the effect of the development on the local landscape, as well as pre-planning consultation on the design of the facility with the South West Design Review Panel and the public.

The proposed development will have a minor to moderate effect on the local landscape due to its modern nature and mass as an integrated building and structure.

Aesthetically, the proposals are considered beneficial, but there will be visual changes that will effect perception of the landscape.

The removal of the existing site structures and replacement with a high quality modern building is considered positive. Combining this with the industrial context of the site means that the resultant effects are reduced further and to a level not considered significant.

The aim of the design is to produce a high quality ‘landmark’ building capable of having a positive effect on views and the landscape of the local area.