UWLNP Public Consultation 06 January 2015

Agenda UWLNP The story so far-SH Development Principles-SH Affordable Homes-SH Landscape Views and Green Space-LJ Strategic Environmental Assessment-LJ Site evaluation process stages 1 and 2-DM Site Evaluation – Stage 1 results-DM Site Evaluation - Stage 2 results-DM Your Chance to Vote- All The next steps-SH Coate Bridge Devizes-SH Question and Answer Session-All

Progress So Far Spring 2012: First written Consultation delivered and collected. 30% of households responding April 2012: First Public Consultation Spring 2012: Primary School children consulted Sept 2012: Flyers hand delivered to Foxley Fields & The Croft to encourage attendance Sept 2012: Second Public Consultation Feb 2013: Application made to Wiltshire Council to develop your Plan March 2013: Housing Needs Survey undertaken by Wiltshire Council April 2013: Approval received from Wiltshire Council to develop a Plan April 2013: Plan presentation given at Parish AGM Summer 2013: Focus group held with comprehensive school children Aug 2013: Scoping Report published & consulted on Oct 2013: Second written Consultation Form delivered to residents and 230 responses analysed April 2014: Review of Consultation results at Parish AGM (following 200 hrs of analysis) Summer 2014: Development Boundary of Urchfont reviewed as part of Wiltshire Council review Oct 2014: Flyers hand delivered to Foxley Fields & The Croft to encourage attendance. Oct 2014: Flyers delivered to all households advertising Consultation on 01 November Oct & Nov 2014: Public Consultation meetings approx 150 attendees Today: Final Public Consultation meeting following fly posting throughout the Parish During the process every written comment has been recorded verbatim in spreadsheets

URCHFONT PARISH – SUGGESTED DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES Plan for residential development of up to 40 homes on allocated sites for the period to Keep Wedhampton and the countryside free from new residential development (AONB). Keep new residential development within, or adjacent to, the development boundary of Urchfont and preferably North of the B3098. Ensure all new development blends well into the landscape & its surroundings. Phase development projects to minimise infrastructure damage. Ensure sufficient off-street, ‘on plot’ parking for new homes. Seek the development of smaller scale homes both to meet identified local needs and to encourage those on median & lower incomes into the village. Seek 30% affordable homes from residential development proposals for 5 or more homes or from ‘exception’ sites.

Details of Affordable Homes 1) Of the overall development target 30% will be affordable homes for those on low incomes. This will be provided by: On larger sites of 5 or more homes 30% of new homes will be provided for those in housing need and with a local connection to Urchfont or its neighbouring parishes. Encouragement of ‘exception’ sites which would not normally gain planning permissions to be provided specifically for local people in housing need. On any such sites homes would be affordable in perpetuity. 2)A local connection is defined as: Living or working within the parish; Having lived or worked within the parish for at least 3 years but within the last 5 years having moved away; Close family living in the parish.

Changes to Affordable Homes Provision We propose increasing the provision from 30% to 40 %. We propose decreasing size of sites from 5 to 4 homes.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE

Local Green Space National Planning Policy Framework (para 77) Gives local communities the opportunity to designate local land which they regard as special as “Local Green Space” Needs to be in close proximity to the community it serves, local in character and not an extensive tract of land Be special to the community and of particular local significance – historical, beautiful, recreational, tranquil, richness of wildlife.

Green Space Proposals Village Recreation Ground Cricket Field Pond Green

Top Green

Paddock Green

Foxley Piece

The Holloway

Farmers Field

Rookery Farm Valley

The Baish and Cooks Glade

West End Paddock, Wedhampton

VIEWS

Vale and Plain scarp slope

Vale below Salisbury Plain

Across the Vale below Salisbury Plain

New Plantation - a Landmark

Urchfont to Lydeway

Uphill

East of Wedhampton

SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL OF DEVELOPMENT SITES

THE URCHFONT, WEDHAMPTON AND LYDEWAY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL SCOPING REPORT AUGUST 2013

Objectives Biodiversity 1. Protect and enhance areas in the Parish designated and locally valued for their biodiversity and geological interest an avoid irreversible losses Land and soil resources 2. Ensure efficient and effective use of land in the Parish and the use of suitably located previously developed land 3. Minimise waste generation in the Parish Water Resources and flood risk 4. Use and manage water resources in a sustainable manner 5. Protect people and property from risk of flooding Air Quality and environmental pollution 6. Maintain good local air quality and minimise all sources of environmental pollution

Objectives Climatic factors 7. Improve and increase local usage and generation of renewable energy resources Historic environment 8. Protect and maintain all buildings and features of historic value in the Parish 9. Promote good design throughout the Parish and ensure that the design of new development respects the local character and appearance of the settlements and the surrounding countryside Landscapes 10. Conserve and enhance the character and quality of the local rural landscapes, including the North Wiltshire Downs AONB, maintaining and strengthening local distinctiveness and sense of place. 11. Conserve and enhance the character and appearance of the villages

Objectives Population and housing 12. Provide local people with the opportunity to live in good quality, affordable housing and ensure an appropriate mix of dwelling sizes, types and tenures Health and well being 13. Maintain and enhance walking, cycling and horse riding access to the countryside 14. Maintain and enhance community facilities and services in the Parish 15. Improve equality of access to, and engagement in, Parish community services and facilities Education and skills 16. Promote the viability of educational facilities Transport and other infrastructure 17. Promote sustainable transport options and services

Objectives Transport and other infrastructure 18. Provide the community with the appropriate range of infrastructure to accommodate future changes Economy and enterprise 19. Protect and enhance small scale local opportunities

Assessment – How? 2. Ensure efficient and effective use of land in the Parish and the use of suitably located previously developed land Questions Previously developed land or greenfield? Excessive land take, is some previously developed land available? Within or adjacent to village boundary or remote? Protect the best and most versatile agricultural land?

Sustainability Objective and Thresholds for Assessment Sustainability Thresholds Assessment Key Topic: Objective: N/AAbsolute sustainability constraints; exclude this option. Significant adverse impact on…Sustainability issues; mitigation considered problematic. Limited adverse impact on…Sustainability issues; mitigation considered achievable. No adverse impacts…No sustainability constraints, no effect. No adverse impacts and opportunities to… Development will support sustainability objective. Unable to assess at this stage, given the high level nature of the assessment… ?Depending on the location of development and the proposals, the development could either have a positive or negative effect on the sustainability objective. Assessment – ”Scoring”

SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL TOPIC SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL OBJECTIVE SUSTNY SCORE EVIDENCE/JUSTIFICATION FOR SCORE BIODIVERSITY 1. Protect and enhance areas in the Parish designated and locally valued for their biodiversity and geological interest and avoid irreversible losses. Site greater than 1km from boundary of Salisbury Plain Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area. Assessment by Wiltshire Council’s ecology professionals indicates direct impacts unlikely and non direct impacts as having no significant effect. (initial assessment) Site greater than 1km from boundary of Salisbury Plain and Stert Brook Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Site within 400m of the Breach Hanging County Wildlife Site, which is to the west, but not adjacent. LAND AND SOIL RESOURCES 2. Ensure efficient and effective use of land in the Parish and the use of suitably located previously developed land and buildings. Farmyard site adjacent to village development boundary. New proposed Urchfont development boundary to include site. 3. Minimise waste generation in the Parish. Measures to reduce waste are considered to be similar across all sites. All sites could potentially contribute to this objective in line with relevant Core Strategy policies. WATER RESOURCES AND FLOOD RISK 4. Use and manage water resources in a sustainable manner. Measures to reduce water consumption are considered to be similar across all sites. All sites could potentially contribute to this objective in line with relevant Core Strategy policies. 5. Protect people and property from the risk of flooding. Site not within any flood zone; no local drainage issues. Site is flat – surface water run-off not perceived as an issue. AIR QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 6. Maintain good local air quality and minimise all sources of environmental pollution. Some ground contamination possible but site is well related to some village facilities. Remedy for contamination achievable. CLIMATIC FACTORS 7. Improve and increase local usage and generation of renewable energy resources. All sites, potentially, can contribute to this objective. Housing development will need to comply with the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 and incorporate energy efficiency measures, and those relating to renewable and low carbon sources. Reuse of materials and sustainable building methods with designs that can accommodate future climatic changes will be expected. Such activities support the Parish’s “Climate Friendly Community” Programme. ASSESSMENT EXAMPLE SITE 9 – HALES FARM

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 8. Protect and maintain all buildings and features of historic value in the Parish. Adjacent to Conservation Area of Urchfont village, and adjacent to the Grade II Listed Building and garden of “Cuckoo Farmhouse”. Flagged up as limited adverse impact as site development has potential to harm adjacent Listed Building. Extra effort required to ensure that form, scale, design and materials of new buildings in site development are sensitive to the surrounding Listed Building. Linked to objective 9. There is potential for mitigation. 9. Promote good design throughout the Parish and ensure that the design of new development respects the local character and appearance of the settlements and the surrounding countryside. ? Not possible to assess at this stage; dependant on development proposals. All sites can potentially contribute to this objective. LANDSCAPES 10. Conserve and enhance the character and quality of local rural landscapes, including the North Wessex Downs AONB, maintaining and strengthening local distinctiveness and sense of place. At least 500m beyond boundary of North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Site is opposite Urchfont village recreation ground which is proposed Green Space but development should not compromise this area or affect any valued views. 11. Conserve and enhance the character and appearance of the villages ? Not possible to assess at this stage; dependant on development proposals. POPULATION AND HOUSING 12. Provide local people with the opportunity to live in good quality, affordable housing, and ensure an appropriate mix of dwelling sizes, types and tenures. Site could provide homes of mixed size and type, including an element of affordable housing - the need for which has been identified by Wiltshire Council’s “Urchfont Parish Housing Needs Survey Report” (Mar 2013). HEALTH AND WELL BEING 13. Maintain and enhance walking, cycling and horse riding access to the countryside. No effect on existing local walking, cycling and riding routes and Public Rights of Way. No significant impact on cricket field or playing field opposite.

SA/SEA Objective Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Site 4 Site 5 Site 6 Site 7 Site 8 Site 9 Site 10 Site 11 Site 12 Site 15 Site Protect and enhance areas in the Parish designated and locally valued for their biodiversity and geological interest and avoid irreversible losses. 2. Ensure efficient and effective use of land in the Parish and the use of suitably located previously developed land and buildings. 3. Minimise waste generation in the Parish. 4. Use and manage water resources in a sustainable manner. 5. Protect people and property from the risk of flooding. 6. Maintain good local air quality and minimise all sources of environmental pollution. 7. Improve and increase local usage and generation of renewable energy resources. 8. Protect, and maintain all buildings and features of historic value in the Parish. 9. Promote good design throughout the Parish and ensure that the design of new development respects the local character and appearance of the settlements and the surrounding countryside. ?????????????? 10. Conserve and enhance the character and quality of local rural landscapes, including the North Wessex Downs AONB, maintaining and strengthening local distinctiveness and sense of place. 11. Conserve and enhance the character and appearance of the villages ?????????????? 12. Provide local people with the opportunity to live in good quality, affordable housing, and ensure an appropriate mix of dwelling sizes, types and tenures. Site Sustainability - Summary Table

SiteRankHomes = Site Assessment – Sustainability Rank

Site Assessment – Stage 1

Stage 1 - Site Assessment against Exclusionary Constraints Assessment Guidelines Attribute or ConstraintGreen – Supports sustainability Amber – Supports sustainability with mitigation Red – Not Sustainable; a critical constraint Distance from Salisbury Plain Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area SAC/SP A Greater than 800m400m-800mLess than 400m Site of Special Scientific InterestSSSIGreater than 800m400m-800mLess than 400m Distance from any of 7 County Wildlife SitesCWSGreater than 400mLess than 400m from a designated site Immediately adjacent to a designated site Proximity to Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONBAt least 500m beyond AONB Within 500m of AONBWithin AONB Impact on proposed Green Space / recreational areas GRSNot on or adjacent to Green Space or recreation area Adjacent to Green Space or recreation area On site of Green Space or recreation area Proximity to Listed BuildingLSBWithin 400 metres, but undulating route, without some formal footpaths Between 10 and 25 metres from a Listed Building Within 10m of a Listed Building

Site Name 1Wildman’s Garage 2Land behind Farmers Field 3Land east of Crooks Lane 4Land east of Foxley Fields 5Land at Uphill 6Land opposite the Baish 7Land opposite Sawmills 8Peppercombe 9Land at Hales Farm 10The Beeches, Blackboard Lane 11Land south of Ballingers 12Land adjacent Stonepit Lane 13Lydeway Garage 14The Bell Caravan Site 15Land at Alcudia on The Ham 16Garden at Cuckoos Corner 1715 Greengate Road Wedhampton Sites to be Evaluated

Stage 1 Evaluation Results

Site Assessment – Stage 2

Stage 2 – Criteria, Weightings, and Scoring CriteriaWeighting43210 Tree Preservation OrderTPO2No TPO’s on or adjacent to the site the site TPO’s adjacent to the site TPO’s for specimen trees on the site Efficient use of landDEV5Brownfield site with no further use for business use Brownfield site with some potential to create employment Greenfield site Relationship to the boundary of Urchfont BDY4Within the previously agreed development boundary Within the development boundary that the Neighbourhood Plan seeks to adopt Adjacent, or well related to the UWLNP preferred boundary Beyond settlement Agricultural Land QualityAGR2Grade 4Grade 3Grades 1&2 ContaminationCON2None presentUnknown/ suspected Too poor for housing development TopographyTOP3Flat Site – less than 5deg slope Site sloping between 5 and 15 deg Steep slope – levelling/piling major excavation works required Landscape QualityLANS4No impact on village views settings or features Minor impact on village views settings or features Intrusive and damaging development Conservation AreaCNA4Greater than 50 metres from the Conservation Area Within 50m of the Conservation Area Within the Conservation Area

Stage 2 – Criteria, Weightings, and Scoring CriteriaWeighting43210 Drainage ImpactDRI3No impactSome saturation of ground/ temporary standing water after significant rainfall. Possibly exacerbate drainage operations Significantly exacerbate drainage operations Air Quality – proximity to sewage treatment works ARQ3Greater than 400m from sewage treatment works Less than 400m from sewage treatment works Less than 200 metres from sewage treatment works Access - community facilities (village hall and village shop) FACS2Within 200 metres – level access footpaths Within 400 metres, level access footpaths Within 800 metres, or 400 metres but undulating route, without some formal footpaths Route entails crossing B3098 or other A or B road More than 800 metres, or 400 metres if undulating and without some formal footpaths metres or use of transport required Access – distance from bus stop BUS2Within 200 metres – level access footpaths Within 400 metres, level access footpaths Within 800 metres, or 400 metres but undulating route, without some formal footpaths Route entails crossing B3098 or other A or B road More than 800 metres, or 400 metres if undulating and without some formal footpaths metres or use of transport required Access - distance from Urchfont School SCH2Within 200 metres – level access footpaths Within 400 metres, level access footpaths Within 800 metres, or 400 metres but undulating route, without some formal footpaths Route entails crossing B3098 or other A or B road More than 800 metres, or 400 metres if undulating and without some formal footpaths metres or use of transport required

Stage 2 – Criteria, Weightings, and Scoring CriteriaWeighting43210 Viability of site accessACC4Easy access adequate existing maintained roads – additional works infrastructure not required Existing road and /or site access needs upgrading or widening Narrow laneOn blind bend or new roads/ infrastructure required Traffic ImpactTRF3No impact on existing local traffic flow, street scene or the local environment Deterioration in local traffic flow and some effect on the street scene and environment Location already recognised as potential black spot – severe impact on traffic flow/ damage to the street scene and environment Landowners expectation of Type of Development LOE4Mix of houses to include affordable houses Small Development of 2-3 bedroom family homes No affordable houses All large houses

Stage 1 & 2 Results

Your Chance to Vote! Green (2 points) – In your opinion the site should be developed to meet the supply requirements Amber (1 point) – Although not an ideal development site it could be developed if the requirements can’t be met elsewhere Red (Nil points) - The site is not suitable for the type of development currently proposed

Map of Potential Development Sites

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Site 1 – Wildman’s Garage

Site 2 – Land Behind Farmers Field

Site 3 – Land East of Crooks Lane

Site 4 – Land East of Foxley Fields

Site 5 – Land at Uphill

Site 6 – Land opposite the Baish

Site 7 – Land Opposite Sawmills 1. General Information Site ReferenceUWLNP Site 7 Site NameLand opposite Sawmills Comments LocationIn the Bottom on the right hand side opposite Sawmills Short Description Approximate area of site0.05 hectare 2. Land Owner Expectations Does the landowner expect the site to be developed by 2026 Yes Total Number of Properties1 2 – 3 bedroom family homes 1 Large houses (4 bedrooms or more) Affordable Houses (as described in the Development Principles Document) Other relevant informationOwner appears to have lost interest in developing the site 3. Site Characteristics Current Use and Status of Site Derelict land – possible with badger sets present Current Planning Status Planning approval granted several years ago – may have to be renewed Has the site been successful in the Stage 1 Site Assessment? Yes If not state which Criteria it has failed to meet? Has the site scored zero on any of the assessment criteria in Stage 2? No If so, explain why.

Site 8 - Peppercombe

Site 9 – Land at Hales Farm

Site 10 – The Beeches, Blackboard Lane

Site 11 – Land South of Ballingers

Site 12 – Land Adjacent to Stonepit Lane

Site 15 – Land at Alcudia on The Ham

Site 16 – Garden of Cuckoos Corner

Consultation Results

Consultation Results Not Including Tonight’s

What happens next? Plan is drafted & written Draft Plan agreed by Urchfont Parish Council Draft Plan returned to Wiltshire Council Draft Plan consultation undertaken Draft Plan examined Referendum effected If more than 50% vote in favour: Your Neighbourhood Plan will be ‘made’ Your Plan will become part of Wiltshire Council’s planning policy

Coate Bridge Devizes Having carefully considered the Inspector’s decision to allow development the Secretary of State in refusing the application, has given significant weight to the opportunity which the neighbourhood plan process gives local people to ensure they get the right types of development for their community. Furthermore, while accepting the need to plan positively to support strategic development needs, he considers that, in view of the stage of preparation reached by the Devizes NP it would not be appropriate to conclude that the provisions of the NP are outweighed by the opportunity which this appeal scheme presents to contribute to meeting the overall housing land requirement.

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