ST. CUTHBERT’S, CARLISLE

Supporting Cumberland Council in shaping a compelling and commercially focused vision for the heart of a new 10,000 home new settlement.

A detailed illustrated map of Carlisle, highlighting neighborhoods like Gummerslade, Morton, Currock, Harraby, Carleton, Blackwell, Peastree, Brisco, Duxar, and strategic employment areas. Roads, water bodies, parks, and other features are depicted.

Contextual sketch showing Durdar’s position at the heart of the wider St.Cuthbert’s development

St. Cuthbert’s Garden Village is a proposed 10,000 home new settlement to the South of Carlisle. 

We were asked to help test and reshape proposals for the central community within the Garden Village - setting out a compelling and deliverable vision for the early phases of delivery of around 3,500 homes at Durdar.

Our starting point was to work with the existing structure and community of Durdar,  whilst also reviewing site conditions, land ownership and commercial feedback. 

A colorful map of a community highlighting various neighborhoods, parks, schools, and transportation routes.
A colorful map of a community highlighting various neighborhoods, parks, schools, and transportation routes.

Vision diagram for Durdar & St.Cuthbert’s

The masterplan was refined to represent a more natural evolution of the existing settlement and a market facing development proposition drawing on the nearby Carlisle Racecourse and recently completed Southern Link Road to drive commercial activity.

A detailed illustrated map of a planned community featuring various zones such as sports village, school, woodland walks, existing homes, and future phases. Main roads, pathways, and landmarks like race course, Blackwell, and Causlisle are labeled, with some roads indicating directions to motorways.

Aerial view showing local and district centre locations building around the existing community of Durdar

We have reshaped the local and district centres, moving key features such as primary school and sports facilities to support early commercial activity.

By reorientating the District Centre the plans build a critical mass of community activity in the early stages whilst enabling intensification alongside the growing community.

A detailed site map of an urban development area showing various buildings, roads, green spaces, water features, and labeled sections such as Health Club, Hotel, Retail, Office, Commercial, Industrial, and District Centre.

District Centre framework masterplan

Illustration of a lively community park with people enjoying activities, trees, benches, a supermarket, and residential buildings in the background.

Illustrative view of Village Square within the District Centre

Map illustration showing various community features, including a sports village, primary school, sports hall, nursery, community cafe, workshop space, residential neighborhoods, access road, and nearby roads like Carlisle Southern Link Road and Newbliggins Road.

3d illustration of the Local Centre showing the new Primary School, commercial used, sports and play facilities

A digital drawing of a community park showing people walking, cycling, sitting, and socializing among trees and buildings under a blue sky.

Illustrative view of Community facilities within the Local Centre

Client: Cumberland Council

Services: Masterplanning & Urban Design

Collaborators: Hyas Associates, Aspinall Verdi, Savills

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