Leeds Revised Submission Site Allocations Plan (SAP) Matters, Issues and Questions

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes and Taylor Wimpey Representor ID: PDP22906 Matter 7 Ref: M7/59/2

1.0 Introduction

1.1 This statement has been prepared by WYG on behalf of our clients Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Taylor Wimpey (herein referred to as our clients).

1.2 As you will be aware our clients are two of the UK’s leading house builders, who have a number of site interests across Leeds and are therefore very keen to engage and assist in the preparation of sound Local Plan which is positively prepared, justified, effective and consistent.

1.3 This hearing statement is solely based on matters and issues relating to HG2-124 and BL1-40 (Stourton Grange Farm South, Selby Road - Ridge Road, Garforth).

1.4 This hearing statement should be read in conjunction with our comments upon the Revised Submission Site Allocation Plan (SAP) and our previous examination hearing statements, principally matters 2 (ref:M2/33) and 7 (ref: M7/59) of the SAP as originally submitted. In addition, we also previously commented upon the Pre-Submission Changes in March 2017.

1.5 This response seeks to address the key issues to be discussed at the forthcoming Revised Submission SAP concerning Matter 7A – Selection of Sites Allocated for Development.

1.6 Our clients general position on HG2-124 and BL1-40 is that whilst we support the retention of part of the Site as a phase 1 housing allocation, we remain concerned regarding the amendment of part of the Site to a Broad Location (amendment reference 106). We consider that the whole Site is deliverable as a housing allocation in the SAP. Nevertheless, we consider that the phase 1 housing allocation is a deliverable housing Site in a sustainable location which will make a significant contribution towards the housing requirements for the Outer South East HMCA in the early Plan years.

1.7 The response is structured such that it follows the questions posed in the Matters and Issues agenda.

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Matter 7a - Selection of sites allocated for development

2.0 Main Issue 1: For each Housing Market Characteristic Area, are the individual sites selected sound?

Questions relevant to Outer South East HMCA:

1. Is the approach of undertaking a revised sustainability appraisal justified for this site? What is the justification for splitting site HG2-124 into two sites including a Broad Location (BL1-40)?

Sustainability appraisal

2.1 Our clients consider that a revised sustainability appraisal is justified on this site. This is based upon the fact that HG2-124 has effectively been halved in size from that originally proposed, with the remainder of the previous allocation now identified as Broad Location (BL1-40). This is a notable change to the SAP and the Outer South East HMCA and as such it is considered appropriate that it be re-appraised.

2.2 Appendix 1 of the Council’s Sustainability Appraisal Addendum 1 (ref: CDR1/5a) and Addendum 2 (ref: CDR1/5b) clearly demonstrate that the site (HG2-124), as reduced, remains sustainable. Our clients support this statement and highlight that the site is well located within a sustainable location.

2.3 Garforth is the only major settlement within the Outer South East HMCA providing a transport hub for the area and benefitting from a wide range of services and facilities including two train stations, shops, supermarkets, library, medical centre, pharmacy, leisure centre, sports club and banks. HG2-124 has good accessibility to these services and facilities and is therefore referred to as a ‘natural extension’ to Garforth Appendix 2 (ref: CDR1/5a and CDR1/5b). Appendix 1 to this statement provides further details on the proximity of existing local services and facilities to the site.

2.4 The site will also provide significant community benefits and enhance its own sustainability through the provision of services and facilities. These will include the delivery of affordable housing, a 2-form entry primary school, a local centre and community park.

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2.5 The site is deliverable and will begin delivering within the first five years, following the adoption of the SAP. It will also provide a continuous, reliable and significant contribution towards the Council’s housing requirement over the plan period from the two largest volume housebuilders in the UK. The NPPF, paragraph 47, places significant emphasis upon the need to provide a continuous supply of deliverable housing sites.

2.6 Our comments upon the submitted Revised Submission SAP (section 5), and response to the Inspector’s original matter 7 Matters, Issues and Questions clearly articulate that the allocation of HG2-124 is justified and that the site is deliverable. To provide greater clarity upon the delivery of this site a Delivery Statement is appended to this response (appendix 2).

2.7 Given the change in circumstance in relation to this site and the wider HMCA between the SAP as originally submitted and the Revised Submission the Council is justified in undertaking further sustainability work upon this site. Our clients firmly agree with the Council’s conclusions that this site remains a sustainable site which should be allocated within the SAP.

2.8 The sustainability credentials of the site are set out within the Council’s evidence base, the discussion above and our previously submitted comments.

Splitting site into two, including Broad Location (BL1-40)

2.9 The Council’s justification for splitting the site into two, including Broad Location BL1-40 is based upon the Council’s approach to the Broad Locations. The rationale for this is set out within CDR1/4b which states; “the Council is seeking to reduce the impact of the SAP on Green Belt release by proposing revisions to the Plan as submitted. These revisions propose to designate some land (for a total of 7,834 homes across 43 sites) as ‘Broad Locations’ instead of housing allocations and safeguarded land designations meaning they will remain in the Green Belt until a further review of the Plan. Once a future housing requirement and government guidance have been clarified, the Site Allocations Plan can be reviewed and sites that are Broad Locations can be released if needed for housing, or retained as Green Belt with the Broad Location designation removed”.

2.10 The impact of this proposed change upon the Outer South East HMCA is to reduce the allocations by 1,422 dwellings. Therefore only 53% of the original SAP housing allocations remain in the Revised Submitted SAP. The Council’s updated SAP Background Paper (Ref:

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CDR1/4b) identifies that in relation to this site; “Given that there are insufficient brownfield or alternative Green Belt allocations which can deliver at scale within this HMCA to deliver housing numbers required to meet the SAP trajectory to 2022/23, an amount of housing is required to remain allocated as a release from the Green Belt. The site adjoins a major settlement and is in line with the Core Strategy. This will require site to be split into HG2-124 and BL1-40 with amended site requirements for HG2-124. The remainder of the site (BL1-40) will only be required post 2022/23, pending review of CSSR and SAP and is changed to a broad location.” (Appendix 2).

2.11 The rationale for the Council’s decision is understood and our clients support the Council in allocating the site. HG2-124, as defined in the Revised Submission SAP, is a sustainable allocation which will deliver a significant quantum of development in the next five years and over the plan period. The revised site can be successfully developed as a stand-alone allocation. The concept masterplan supporting the allocation clearly identifies how this could be achieved including the creation of a defined and defensible edge to the proposed Green Belt boundary.

2.12 The Inspectors will be aware that our clients have previously objected to the identification of part of the former allocation as ‘Broad Location’ BL1-40, see section 2 of our comments upon the Revised Submission SAP. To aid brevity our comments upon this issue are not repeated here. It does, however, remain our clients’ preference that the whole of the site (HG2-124 and BL1-40) be allocated as a single housing site. This would not only conform with the requirements of the Core Strategy but would also provide much needed flexibility in the Outer South East HMCA, and plan as a whole, should any of the other sources of supply fail to deliver as anticipated, see sections 3 and 4 of our comments upon the submitted Revised Submission SAP. The wider allocation would also have the benefit of an existing hard boundary.

5. Whether the site requirements for transport at HG2-124 are justified, and will this result in the policy being effective?

2.13 Our clients do not fundamentally object to the highway requirements for the site but to ensure that the plan is sound it is recommended that greater flexibility is included within the site requirements. The Revised Submission SAP currently states that; “This site will have a significant impact on the A63 through Garforth and M1 junctions 46 and 47. Possible mitigation is likely to include a southern bypass of Garforth and capacity enhancements at M1 Junctions 46 and 47 as agreed with Highways England. A comprehensive masterplanning and transport

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planning exercise will be needed to confirm the details of the road network and public transport enhancements needed to mitigate this major site.”

2.14 Allocations within the Outer South East HMCA have reduced by 1,422 dwellings and the site at Parlington (MX2-39) has also been reduced by 1,058 dwellings in the Revised Submission SAP. The traffic impacts of the site and wider area are therefore significantly reduced compared to the SAP as originally submitted. Flexibility in the policy is, therefore, required to ensure the transport improvements requested to mitigate the impacts of the development are proportionate to the scale of development both on site and within the area.

2.15 As set out in previous representations, at this stage it is not possible to conclude that a southern bypass of Garforth is likely to be required. The impacts of the traffic increases as a result of the development will be assessed in detail at the planning application stage, with mitigation measures/highways improvements identified as necessary. These could include providing additional capacity at junctions on A63 Selby Road via either optimised signal settings and/or physical works, traffic management measures in Garforth and initiatives to reduce traffic flows such as through the provision and enhancement of sustainable travel modes.

2.16 The proximity of the site to Garforth Academy and the provision of a primary school on the site will provide for education needs locally. There is therefore a very good prospect of the vast majority of school trips being made locally and by sustainable modes. The transport strategy for the site will encourage commuting trips to/from Leeds and other key destinations to be made by rail/bus. Other external trips to/from the site will be encouraged to be made by foot, on cycle or by shared transport (e.g. Car share / Car Club).

2.17 A comprehensive Travel Plan will build upon the site’s location to deliver a package of sustainable travel measures to encourage the use of non-car modes of transport by residents.

2.18 In conformity with our previous comments we recommend that the requirements be amended to read; “This site will have a significant impact on the A63 through Garforth and M1 junctions 46 and 47. Possible mitigation is likely to may include a southern bypass of Garforth and capacity enhancements at M1 Junctions 46 and 47 as agreed with Highways England. A comprehensive masterplanning and transport planning exercise will be needed to confirm the details of the road network and public transport enhancements needed to mitigate this major site.”

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Appendix 1: Local Services and Facilities

Garforth has a wide range of services and facilities including two railway stations, shops, supermarkets, library, pubs, banks, leisure centre, sports club, medical centre, and pharmacy. There are also several primary schools, a secondary school, sixth form college and a further education college. The distance of the Site from several services and facilities are set out below.

Service/Facility Distance from the Site Garforth garden centre, Winfields outdoor Adjacent to the southern boundary of the Site clothing and equipment store and café Green Lane Primary Academy Adjacent to the western boundary of the Site Facilities on Selby Road - One Stop Approximately 0.8km from the southern Convenience Store, the Crusader public house, boundary of the Site fish and chip shop, and hairdressers Facilities on Fairburn Drive – Convenience Approximately 0.8km from the western boundary store, Post Office, hairdressers, pharmacy and of the Site greengrocers Garforth Leisure Centre Approximately 1.1km from the western boundary of the Site Glebelands Recreation Ground Approximately 1.2km from the western boundary of the Site Ninelands Primary School Approximately 1.3km from the western boundary of the Site Garforth Medical Centre Approximately 1.5km from the western boundary of the Site Lidl Approximately 1.6km from the western boundary of the Site Tesco Superstore Approximately 1.8km from the western boundary of the Site Garforth Main Street – Shops and services Approximately 2.0km from the western boundary including pharmacy, post office, building of the Site society, hairdressers, beauticians, restaurants, library SLP (Musical Theatre College) Approximately 2.2km from the western boundary of the Site

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Garforth Academy Approximately 2.5km from the western boundary of the Site

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Public Transport Links

Rail Services The north western boundary of the Site is within 0.5km of East Garforth railway station, and within 1.6km of Garforth railway station, where regular rail services can be accessed on the Manchester Victoria to York and Manchester Victoria to Selby services. Destinations that can be accessed directly from Garforth and East Garforth railway stations are listed below:

• Manchester Victoria; • Rochdale; • Todmorden; • Hebden Bridge; • Mytholmroyd; • Sowerby Bridge; • Halifax; • Bradford Interchange; • New Pudsey; • Bramley; • Leeds; • Cross Gates; • Micklefield; • South Milford; • Selby; • Church Fenton; and • York.

It is considered that the key destinations that may be regularly accessed from East Garforth and Garforth railway stations are Leeds, York, Selby and Manchester, therefore the frequency of these services (from Garforth station) and the journey times (from both East Garforth and Garforth) are set out in the table below (information from the National Rail website – data accurate as of 6th June 2018).

Destination Frequency from Garforth station Journey Time (on the fastest services) Leeds 3 trains per hour Monday – Saturday with 15 minutes from East additional services in the morning peak (5 trains Garforth between 7am and 8am) 9 minutes from Garforth

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1 train per hour Sunday York 1 train per hour Monday – Sunday with 1 22 minutes from East additional train in the weekday morning peak and Garforth 1 additional train in the weekday evening peak 19 minutes from Garforth Selby 2 trains per hour Monday – Saturday 21 minutes from East Irregular direct service on Sundays Garforth 15 minutes from Garforth Manchester 1 train per hour Monday – Saturday with 1 hour 52 minutes from East Victoria additional trains in the morning peak Garforth No direct service on Sunday 59 minutes from Garforth

Figure 1 – Location of Garforth and East Garforth railway stations to the west of the Site

Bus Services Bus stops are available to the south of the Site on Selby Road, to the south of Newfield Crescent, where the 175 service (from Garforth to Castleford) and X64 service (Aberford to Garforth Academy school

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The frequency of bus stops and approximate journey times is set out in the table below.

Destination Frequency from bus stops within Journey Times 450m of the Site Leeds city centre 2 buses per hour 43 minutes Castleford Minimum of 2 buses per hour 32 minutes Garforth Academy School bus service (1 bus in each direction Approximately 5 - 10 minutes every day)

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Appendix 2: Delivery Statement

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes and Taylor Wimpey Matter 7 – Selection of Sites Allocated for Development

HG2-124

Delivery Statement

(Matter 7 – Selection of Sites Allocated for Development)

Stourton Grange Farm, Selby Road, Garforth

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes and Taylor Wimpey

June 2018

Matter 7 - HG2-124 Delivery Statement

Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Vision and key objectives for HG2-124

3.0 Site Assessment and Background Survey Work

4.0 Delivery and Implementation

Appendix 1 - Phasing and Delivery Programme

Matter 7 - HG2-124 Delivery Statement

1.0 Introduction

1.1.1 The purpose of this delivery statement and delivery programme is to set out information about the delivery of the housing allocation HG2-124, Stourton Grange Farm, Selby Road, Garforth (hereafter referred to as ‘the Site’).

1.1.2 The allocation has been identified to deliver 1,090 dwellings during the Plan period. In respect of this site Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes and Taylor Wimpey (hereafter referred to as ‘our clients’) are very keen to engage and assist the Council in the preparation of a sound Site Allocations Plan (SAP) which is positively prepared, justified, effective and consistent with national policy. This delivery statement and delivery programme seeks to address the key issues to be discussed at the forthcoming Leeds Revised Submission SAP Examination.

1.1.3 The site lies wholly within the administrative area of Leeds City Council. The majority of the Site is within the control of our clients, the UK’s two largest national housebuilders. This Delivery Statement and the associated Indicative Masterplan specifically relate to the part of the Site controlled by our clients but is set within the wider context of the overall allocation, identified in figure 1.2.

1.1.4 The SAP includes proposed allocations for 26,024 dwellings across 11 Housing Market Characteristic Areas (HMCA). Policy HG2 ‘Housing Allocations’ identifies that all housing allocations are in phase 1. The Site is in the Outer South East HMCA where 1,604 dwellings are proposed through allocations.

1.1.5 The Site was previously identified in the SAP (submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination in May 2017) as a phase 1 housing allocation with a site area of 147.3 hectares and a capacity of 2,314 dwellings. In the Revised Submission Draft SAP (March 2018) the Site is partly identified as a phase 1 housing allocation, with a site area of 58.9 hectares and a capacity of 1,090 dwellings (reference HG2-124), and partly identified as a Broad Location with a site area of 88.2 hectares and a capacity of 1,224 dwellings (reference BL1-40). The Broad Locations constitute a future phase of development.

1.1.6 Policy BL1 ‘Broad Locations’ states:

1. “The Site Allocations Plan identifies sites as Broad Locations for housing and/or mixed use to contribute to the Core Strategy housing requirement in policy SP6.

2. Broad Locations will remain within the Green Belt until they are required for housing and/or mixed use following a future review of the Plan.

3. Upon review Broad Locations will be either in whole or in part:

a. Allocated for housing (or mixed use), under policy HG2; or

b. Allocated for school provision, under policy HG5; or

c. Designated as safeguarded land, under policy HG3; or

d. Deleted as a Broad Location”.

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1.1.7 This Site presents a sustainable and substantial opportunity for new residential development in the Site Allocations Plan and has been identified with potential to accommodate around 1,090 dwellings, greenspace, a local centre and a primary school.

1.1.8 The Site is located to the north of Selby Road (A63), to the south of the railway line, and to the east of existing development in Garforth. It is a relatively flat site with very few constraints in a good market area and as such represents a viable development opportunity to meet the needs of Garforth, the wider HMCA and the plan. In addition to greenspace, the Site will provide provision of a primary school and a local centre which will be of benefit to the proposed dwellings on the site but are also well connected to the existing residents of Garforth.

1.1.9 Garforth is a well-established market location for retail operators, as such the size of the site combined with the connectivity to Garforth will ensure that the services and facilities provided on site will be viable and attractive propositions.

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Figure 1.1 – HG2-124 Site Plan

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Figure 1.2: Indicative Masterplan for site HG2-124 and BL1-40

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2.0 Vision and Key Objectives for Site HG2-124, Stourton Grange Farm, Selby Road, Garforth

2.1 The Vision

2.1.1 The vision is to create a sustainable urban extension to Garforth, with a strong sense of place and identity based on easily navigable walkable routes linking neighbourhoods, community uses and open spaces.

2.1.2 This vision is set out in detail within the Vision and Delivery Framework Document (VDFD), submitted alongside the representations to the Publication Draft SAP. This vision has been used to develop an Indicative Masterplan for the site (figure 2).

2.2 Key Objectives

2.2.1 The Indicative Masterplan (figure 1.2) sets out how the site could be developed to accommodate housing development and the other requirements of the allocation. The Masterplan indicates potential for 1,090 dwellings across HG2-124. The key objectives include:

• The residential development will comprise an appropriate range and mix of housing to meet local needs and respond to market requirements;

• Promotion of a sustainable community with access to school facilities and a local centre on site to serve the new community and existing residents;

• Provision of public open space comprising a community park and green links to benefit the development and wider community;

• Promotion of walkable and cycle friendly neighbourhoods with a hierarchy of easy to navigate routes connecting neighbourhoods and spaces;

• Provision of multiple vehicular access points to ensure effective connectivity with the strategic transport network for cars and public transport; and

• Pedestrian and cycle access to nearby East Garforth Station.

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3.0 Site Assessment and Background Survey Work

3.1 Site Matters

3.1.1 The VDFD was based upon a series of technical reports. An overview of the main matters is set out below. In summary, the site has few physical constraints and there are no barriers to development.

a) Topography and Ground Conditions

3.1.2 The land is largely open and gently undulating, rising slowly towards the south east. Initial ground investigations are currently being undertaken.

b) Drainage and Flood Risk

3.1.3 The site is located in Flood Zone 1.

3.1.4 The VDFD was informed by a Drainage Scoping Study which identified opportunities to improve drainage issues within Garforth through the development of this site. Further assessments are being undertaken to inform the masterplan, including the location of ponds. These will inform the planning application. As a minimum there will be no negative cumulative impact upon the wider drainage system in Garforth.

c) Utilities

3.1.5 The proposed allocation has not attracted any adverse comments from utility providers.

3.1.6 The adjoining site BL1-40 is affected by gas pipeline. If this site is released from the Green Belt following a review of the SAP the wider masterplan will take this into account. Similarly, the presence of the water main will be accommodated in future masterplanning work.

d) Access / Transport

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3.1.6 The site (HG2-124) will be accessed from several points from the existing public highway A63 (Selby Road). The impacts of the traffic increases as a result of the development will be assessed in detail at the planning application stage, with mitigation measures /highways improvements identified as necessary. These could include providing additional capacity at junctions on A63 Selby Road via either optimised signal settings and/or physical works, traffic management measures in Garforth and initiatives to reduce traffic flows such as through the provision and enhancement of sustainable travel modes.

3.1.7 The proximity of the site to Garforth Academy and the provision of a primary school on the site will provide for education needs locally. There is therefore a very good prospect of the vast majority of school trips being made locally and by sustainable modes. The transport strategy for the site will encourage commuting trips to/from Leeds and other key destinations to be made by rail/bus. Other external trips to/from the site will be encouraged to be made by foot, on cycle or by shared transport (e.g. Car share / Car Club).

3.1.8 A comprehensive Travel Plan will build upon the site’s location to deliver a package of sustainable travel measures to encourage the use of non-car modes of transport by residents. These include the provision of pedestrian and cycle routes connecting the site both internally and to services within Garforth, including East Garforth Station.

e) Green Links

3.1.9 Green linkages, connecting the proposed development with the existing community are an important element of the scheme. The Indicative Masterplan sets out strategic level opportunities for green linkages both internal to the site and services and facilities within Garforth. This will be developed through subsequent detailed masterplanning. The Site benefits from excellent existing footpath connections on the western boundary to the built- up area of Garforth.

f) Ecology

3.1.10 An Extended Phase 1 Ecological Survey was submitted to Leeds City Council in March 2017 which sets out several recommendations that can be addressed in liaison with the Council and Natural England as part of a future planning application. Importantly the survey did not raise any significant issues in relation to the proposed development.

g) Archaeology/Heritage

3.1.11 There are no known archaeological constraints on the Site.

3.1.12 There are no designated heritage assets on the Site. The closest designated heritage asset is the grade II listed Brady Farm Bridge, located to the north of the Site (list UID 1419091).

3.2 Facilities and assisting with meeting local needs

a) Affordable Housing

3.2.1 Affordable housing provision will be phased throughout the Site in accordance with the policy requirements, subject to an assessment of viability, where necessary.

b) Education

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3.2.2 Provision of land for a 2-form entry primary school during the plan period is shown on the Indicative Masterplan and will be secured through development agreements / s106 obligations. Early learning & childcare places may be provided for as part of the new primary school development. There may also be a commercial and/or voluntary sector opportunity through the provision of appropriate facilities as part of the proposed mixed use neighbourhood/local centre.

c) Community Facilities and Services

3.2.3 A local centre is identified as part of the Indicative Masterplan and will act as a focus for community provision. Linked with primary school provision, the delivery of the local centre represents an opportunity for good place making to develop a strong sense of community.

d) Recreation / open space

3.2.4 Informal and open space requirements will be met on site subject to an assessment of future requirements. The Indicative Masterplan incorporates a range of informal and formal recreation spaces and opportunities, including a community park, gateways and green links. The Masterplan provides an indicative 10.71 hectares of greenspace.

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4.0 Delivery and Implementation

4.1 Housing Programme and Phasing Strategy

4.1.1 An indicative programme and housing trajectory has been prepared to show how the Site could be delivered. Please refer to Appendix 1 of this statement.

Table 4.1: Indicative delivery schedule (summary) Total Estimate Start Estimate Assumptions Number Completion

Whole site – 1,090 2020 2028 This assumes a maximum delivery of dwellings 40 dwellings per annum per outlet.

4.1.2 The indicative phasing (appendix 1) of the site above demonstrates that the site is deliverable and developable over the plan period. The phasing sequence will consider the delivery of key infrastructure for each phase including site access and internal access roads and the potential delivery of the primary school site. Other key infrastructure delivery is set out in table 4.2 below and will generally be progressed on a phase by phase basis.

4.1.3 A maximum of 160 units will be delivered per annum over the plan period. This is based upon the fact there will be several outlets operating at the same time and the fact Garforth is a strong market area due to the presence of a good range of facilities, schools and ease of access to Leeds.

4.2 Infrastructure Delivery Trajectory

4.2.1 The developer will contribute to the costs of other site-specific infrastructure listed below to the extent that it is reasonable and necessary, and the viability of the scheme allows. This will be either through a planning obligation or through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Table 4.2: Infrastructure Delivery Item Description When How it will be delivered

Affordable Housing Subsidised housing in Phased throughout Section 106 on site accordance with policy development obligation To be delivered at the planning application stage

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Item Description When How it will be delivered

Foul and Surface Drainage proposals Incorporated in the Through legal agreement Water Drainage masterplan Education Primary School Through considering Development Agreement / school place planning on Section 106 or CIL a phased basis Secondary School Over the plan period Section 106 or CIL Recreation/ Open Set out in the masterplan Through phased Through implementation Space and to be developed development of the development further at the planning application stage Site opening costs Physical access to site and Prior to commencement Development cost service connections Access/Transport Set out in the masterplan Through phased Through implementation Movement and to be developed development of development further at the planning application stage Environmental Set out in the masterplan Through phased Through implementation Enhancement and to be developed development of development further at the planning application stage Design criteria To be developed at Planning application TBC application stage stage Community Facilities Local Centre to be Through phased TBC and Services developed through development. The level Masterplan and delivery of retail and associated use will be secured through the planning application process. Utilities Assessment of current Planning application TBC capacity and potential stage. diversion, removal or alteration of water and sewerage infrastructure. Improved broadband connectivity to East Garforth.

4.3 Deliverability

4.3.1 The Site will provide a continuous, reliable and significant contribution towards the Council’s housing requirement over the plan period from the two largest housebuilders in the UK. It is assumed there would several outlets delivering on the whole of HG2-124 at any one time.

4.3.2 The Site is of a scale where the level of infrastructure necessary to facilitate delivery is not unduly onerous, or an obstacle to the site being built out in full. Our clients consider Garforth as an attractive market area and as such will be able to deliver the allocation in full by 2028.

4.4 Project Plan Key Dates

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4.4.1 The programme indicates that a hybrid planning application will be submitted to Leeds City Council following the expected adoption of the Site Allocations Plan in March 2019. The application will include (circa) 1,090 dwellings with provision for a primary school and community park and cover the whole of the site under the control of Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Taylor Wimpey. The hybrid application will seek to secure full planning permission for circa 300 dwellings with the remainder in outline. Following the expected approval of the hybrid application in August 2019, a start on site could be made in December 2019. This allows time for condition submission and approval, and site preparation.

4.4.2 The Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Taylor Wimpey Site will deliver in full between 2020 and 2028.

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Appendix 1: Phasing and Delivery Programme

STOURTON GRANGE FARM HG2-124; INDICATIVE PROGRAMME – Hybrid application for (circa) 1,090 dwellings for residential development with provision for school, local centre and new community park.

Pre-Application Submission Work Key Task Start Date End Date Duration Pre-Application Submission to LCC July (s) 2018 EIA Screening Opinion (3weeks) July (s) 2018 July (e) 2018 1 month Scope Application and Community Consultation August (s) 2018 August (e) 2018 1 month Prepare Technical Assessment September (s) 2018 March (e) 2018 6 months Community Consultation November (s) 2019 December (e) 2019 2 months Prepare section 106 Heads of Terms August (e) 2018 March (s) 2019 7 months Application ready for submission March (s) 2019 8 months (overall) (s) Month start, (e) Month end

Application Submission – Approval – Commencement Key Task Start Date End Date Duration SAP Inspectors Report November / December 2018 SAP Adopted March 2019

Submit Hybrid Application for Approval March 2019 (e) August 2019 (e) 5 months Judicial Review & Due Diligence and condition September 2019 (s) December 2019 (s) 3 months submission.

Condition Preparation Start on Site December 2019 (s) 9 months (overall) Prepare Reserved Matters January 2020 (s) February 2020 (e) 2 months Submit RM for Approval March 2020 (s) May 2021 (e) 3 months Condition Submission for approval June 2020 (s) September 2020 (s) 3 months Start on Site September 2020 (e) 18 months (overall)

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HG2-124 Delivery Trajectory Year 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28 Units 0 20 80 160 160 160 160 160 150 40 Delivered