APPENDIX 4c

Evidence Base Statutory Responses

(not Council)

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2036 Regulation 14 Community Consultation Report September 2020 Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Natural England 2

3 Environment Agency 2

4 Historic England 3

5 Highways England 3

6 National Grid 4

7 James Gray MP 4

8 Canal and River Trust 5

9 St Michael’s and St Mary’s Church 5

10 Lyneham Relief in Need 6

11 Gladman Developments Ltd 6

12 Tom Gallagher 8 13 Defence Infrastructure Organisation 11

14 MOD Lyneham – Community Development Worker 12

APPENDIX 1 – Full Response, Natural England 13

APPENDIX 2 – Full Response, Environment Agency 17

APPENDIX 3 – Full Response, Historic England 18

APPENDIX 4 – Full Response, Highways England 19

APPENDIX 5 - Full Response, National Grid 20

APPENDIX 6 – Full Response, James Gray MP 24

APPENDIX 7 – Full Response, Canal and River Trust 25

APPENDIX 8 – Full Response, St Michael’s and St Mary’s Church 26

APPENDIX 9 – Full Response, Lyneham Relief in Need 29

APPENDIX 10 - Full Response, Gladman Developments Ltd 30

APPENDIX 11 – Tom Gallagher 35

APPENDIX 12 – Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) 40 APPENDIX 13 – MOD Lyneham (Community Development Worker) 41

APPENDIX 14 – Acknowledgments of Receipt 42

1 Introduction

The Draft Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan has been developed by a Steering Group supported by Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council and based on evidence provided by the community on the future development of their parish. The Regulation 14 Consultation was undertaken between 29th June and 31st August 2020, with additional time allowed for the submission of paper surveys due to the COVID 19 crisis, and the summer holiday period.

This document is the responses from statutory consultees. They have been analysed according to the following flow.

Does this Is the comment in Yes Action is recommended by LG – Steering group accordance with higher comment suggest Yes discussion – “is amendment to be undertaken?” a change to the level policy? plan? No No Yes No

Make note in box and reason, Set down recommendation Move onto next response colour box red for action in space provided

1 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis 2 Natural England

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “Natural England does not have any specific No Action to be taken RECOMMENDATION: No action to be comments on the draft Lyneham and Bradenstoke n taken Neighbourhood Plan.

3 Environment Agency

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “We have no detailed comments to make at this RECOMMENDATION: No action to be No Action to be taken n stage.” taken

2 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis 4 Historic England

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “I can confirm that there are no issues associated RECOMMENDATION: No action to be No Action to be taken n with the Plan upon which we wish to comment.” taken

5 Highways England

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change RECOMMENDATION: No action to be No Action to be taken “we therefore have no specific comments to offer..” n taken

3 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis 6 National Grid

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “National Grid has identified that it has no record of RECOMMENDATION: No action to be No Action to be taken n such assets within the Neighbourhood Plan area.” taken

7 James Gray MP

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “…..I certainly agree with your conclusions and I No Action to be taken especially agree that we should aim to avoid any large scale housing development and ensure that the countryside character and charm of this pleasant, rural community are maintained. RECOMMENDATION: No action to be n taken I sincerely hope that the Neighbourhood Plan will be taken account of in every way by the planning authorities. I know that there has been a huge amount of effort put in by the community and it deserves to be respected.”

4 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis 8 Canal and River Trust

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “…..As the Trust have no canals within the area we RECOMMENDATION: No action to be No Action to be taken n have no comments to make.” taken

9 St Michael’s and St Mary’s Church

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “…We are appreciative of the thought and work that No Action to be taken RECOMMENDATION: No action to be has gone into the Neighbourhood plan and are n taken content with its recommendations…”

5 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis 10 Lyneham Relief in Need

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “…the Lyneham Relief in Need Trustees decided not No Action to be taken RECOMMENDATION: No action to be to respond as a group but to encourage all trustees n taken to respond as individuals….”

11 Gladman Developments Ltd

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change Gladman suggest that a policy should be inserted No Action to be taken into the neighbourhood plan worded with sufficient flexibility in accordance with Paragraphs 11 and RECOMMENDATION: Although 16(b) of the NPPF (2019) and the requirement for Gladman have provided a positive policies to be sufficiently flexible to adapt to rapid contribution, I’m not sure where this change and prepared positively. A suggested policy is adds value or is further detail to n included below that should replace Policy 1: Small higher level policy (there is no need Scale Residential Development: to confirm higher level policy if the Neighbourhood Plan isn’t adding “The neighbourhood plan will take a positive further local details to it). approach to new development that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development

6 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. Development proposals that accord with the policies of the Development Plan and the Neighbourhood Plan will be supported particularly where they provide: - New homes including market and affordable housing; or - Opportunities for new business facilities through new or expanded premises; or - Infrastructure to ensure the continued vitality and viability of the neighbourhood area. Development proposals that are considered sustainable and well related to the existing settlement will be supported provided that the adverse impacts do not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of development.”

Gladman are supportive of the community aspirations contained with Policies 4. 5 and 6 of the LBNP and highlight that Gladman’s land interests may represent an opportunity to deliver the ambitions of the neighbourhood plan steering group

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12 Tom Gallagher

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change Policy 8: Dedicated footpath/cycle route Lemon Gazelle to remove the Bradenstoke Pathway suggestion in ….In doing so, he wishes to make the following its entirety. (Policy 8 and maps) RECOMMENDATION: Check that the observations:- title is appropriate. The point about 1. The title of the policy is misleading. It does not Lemon Gazelle to update the using a map rather than an relate to Lyneham. Glossary with the suggestions made annotated photo has been made 2. The use of the term “proposals map” is slightly by Tom Gallagher. Please ignore the elsewhere (Wiltshire Council) and is misleading. The information is normally plotted on previous amendments in the suggested that it is changed. an OS map rather than on an aerial photo; Glossary relating to these

3. The “proposals map” is not identified as such. It y definitions. Clarification on the “Proposals Map” needs a plan number and title; and issue also made elsewhere (Wiltshire 4. The “proposals map” is effectively diagrammatic. Council) and should be clarified It needs a north point and a scale.

It is suggested by Mr Gallagher that the policy needs Similarly, suggestion about delivery to be explained by means of a supporting paragraph. (even if only as suggested) should be This should identify how the new link will be set down) delivered through not only the support of the landowner but financial planning gain through residential and other developments.

8 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change Glossary

Previously Developed/Brownfield Land and Sites “Previously developed land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) and any associated fixed surface RECOMMENDATION: These would infrastructure. This excludes: land that is or has seem useful and worth adding. been occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; Would be worth checking that the land that has been developed for minerals extraction y meaning that we have used in the or waste disposal by landfill purposes where text would correspond with the provision for restoration has been made through meaning that these new Glossary development control procedures; land in built-up definitions might provide areas such as private residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously-developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape in the process of time.”

Greenfield Land or Sites Land (or a defined site) usually farmland, that has not previously been developed.

9 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change Infill Development The development of a relatively small gap between existing buildings.

Sustainable Transport Modes Any efficient, safe and accessible means of transport with overall low impact on the environment, including walking and cycling, low and ultra low emission vehicles, car sharing and public transport.

10 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis 13 Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “P20 – there is a suggestion that MOD facilities might Remove the suggestion that MOD be used by the wider community. Whilst I am aware facilities could be used by the wider that some facilities on the main site were used by the community RECOMMENDATION: This reference local community up to several years ago, with the y should be removed current concern for security a re-establishment of that use will not be possible and I would be grateful if the reference should be removed from the plan.” Recommendation: If the path is on Remove the suggestion regarding the P35/36 – I am afraid that due to security concerns it MOD land and they are not allowing pathway at Bradenstoke entirely. will not be possible to accommodate the proposed y it then we need to look at another path alongside Hollow Way on MOD land. policy that will achieve the same objective

11 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis 14 MOD Lyneham – Community Development Worker

Does this Key Phrase or Statement from Statutory comment suggest Lemon Gazelle Notes Action submission a change “I have completed the survey from a Community RECOMMENDATION: Comments No Action to be taken Development Worker perspective and commented on n picked up elsewhere – no each…” modifications required

12 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis APPENDIX 1 – Full Response, Natural England

Date: 10 August 2020 Our ref: 323570 Your ref: L&B Neighbourhood Plan

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council Hornbeam House BY EMAIL ONLY Crewe Business Park Electra Way [email protected] Crewe Cheshire CW1 6GJ

T 0300 060 3900

Dear Sir/Madam,

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan - Regulation 14

Thank you for your consultation on the above dated 14 July 2020.

Natural England is a non-departmental public body. Our statutory purpose is to ensure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced, and managed for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

Natural England is a statutory consultee in neighbourhood planning and must be consulted on draft neighbourhood development plans by the Parish/Town Councils or Neighbourhood Forums where they consider our interests would be affected by the proposals made.

Natural England does not have any specific comments on the draft Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan.

However, we refer you to the attached annex which covers the issues and opportunities that should be considered when preparing a Neighbourhood Plan.

For any further consultations on your plan, please contact: [email protected].

Yours faithfully

Victoria Kirkham Consultations Team

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Annex 1 - Neighbourhood planning and the natural environment: information, issues and opportunities Natural environment information sources

The Magic1 website will provide you with much of the nationally held natural environment data for your plan area. The most relevant layers for you to consider are: Agricultural Land Classification, Ancient Woodland, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Local Nature Reserves, National Parks (England), National Trails, Priority Habitat Inventory, public rights of way (on the Ordnance Survey base map) and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (including their impact risk zones). Local environmental record centres may hold a range of additional information on the natural environment. A list of local record centres is available here2. Priority habitats are those habitats of particular importance for nature conservation, and the list of them can be found here3. Most of these will be mapped either as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, on the Magic website or as Local Wildlife Sites. Your local planning authority should be able to supply you with the locations of Local Wildlife Sites. National Character Areas (NCAs) divide England into 159 distinct natural areas. Each character area is defined by a unique combination of landscape, biodiversity, geodiversity and cultural and economic activity. NCA profiles contain descriptions of the area and statements of environmental opportunity, which may be useful to inform proposals in your plan. NCA information can be found here4. There may also be a local landscape character assessment covering your area. This is a tool to help understand the character and local distinctiveness of the landscape and identify the features that give it a sense of place. It can help to inform, plan and manage change in the area. Your local planning authority should be able to help you access these if you can’t find them online. If your neighbourhood planning area is within or adjacent to a National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the relevant National Park/AONB Management Plan for the area will set out useful information about the protected landscape. You can access the plans on from the relevant National Park Authority or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty website. General mapped information on soil types and Agricultural Land Classification is available (under ’landscape’) on the Magic5 website and also from the LandIS website5, which contains more information about obtaining soil data.

Natural environment issues to consider

The National Planning Policy Framework6 sets out national planning policy on protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Planning Practice Guidance7 sets out supporting guidance.

1 http://magic.defra.gov.uk/ 2 http://www.nbn-nfbr.org.uk/nfbr.php 3 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140711133551/http:/www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/biodiv ersity/protectandmanage/habsandspeciesimportance.aspx 4 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-character-area-profiles-data-for-local-decision-making 5 http://magic.defra.gov.uk/ 5 http://www.landis.org.uk/index.cfm 6 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/807247/NPPF_Feb_2019 _revised.pdf

14 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis Your local planning authority should be able to provide you with further advice on the potential impacts of your plan or order on the natural environment and the need for any environmental assessments.

Landscape Your plans or orders may present opportunities to protect and enhance locally valued landscapes. You may want to consider identifying distinctive local landscape features or characteristics such as ponds, woodland or dry stone walls and think about how any new development proposals can respect and enhance local landscape character and distinctiveness. If you are proposing development within or close to a protected landscape (National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) or other sensitive location, we recommend that you carry out a landscape assessment of the proposal. Landscape assessments can help you to choose the most appropriate sites for development and help to avoid or minimise impacts of development on the landscape through careful siting, design and landscaping. Wildlife habitats Some proposals can have adverse impacts on designated wildlife sites or other priority habitats (listed here9), such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest or Ancient woodland10. If there are likely to be any adverse impacts you’ll need to think about how such impacts can be avoided, mitigated or, as a last resort, compensated for. Priority and protected species You’ll also want to consider whether any proposals might affect priority species (listed here11) or protected species. To help you do this, Natural England has produced advice here12 to help understand the impact of particular developments on protected species. Best and Most Versatile Agricultural Land Soil is a finite resource that fulfils many important functions and services for society. It is a growing medium for food, timber and other crops, a store for carbon and water, a reservoir of biodiversity and a buffer against pollution. If you are proposing development, you should seek to use areas of poorer quality agricultural land in preference to that of a higher quality in line with National Planning Policy Framework para 171. For more information, see our publication Agricultural Land Classification: protecting the best and most versatile agricultural land13.

Improving your natural environment

Your plan or order can offer exciting opportunities to enhance your local environment. If you are setting out policies on new development or proposing sites for development, you may wish to consider identifying what environmental features you want to be retained or enhanced or new features you would like to see created as part of any new development. Examples might include: • Providing a new footpath through the new development to link into existing rights of way. • Restoring a neglected hedgerow. • Creating a new pond as an attractive feature on the site. • Planting trees characteristic to the local area to make a positive contribution to the local landscape. • Using native plants in landscaping schemes for better nectar and seed sources for bees and birds. • Incorporating swift boxes or bat boxes into the design of new buildings. • Think about how lighting can be best managed to encourage wildlife. • Adding a green roof to new buildings.

7 http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/natural-environment/

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9http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140711133551/http:/www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/biodiv ersity/protectandmanage/habsandspeciesimportance.aspx 10 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ancient-woodland-and-veteran-trees-protection-surveys-licences 11http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140711133551/http:/www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/biodiv ersity/protectandmanage/habsandspeciesimportance.aspx 12 https://www.gov.uk/protected-species-and-sites-how-to-review-planning-proposals 13 http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/35012 You may also want to consider enhancing your local area in other ways, for example by: • Setting out in your plan how you would like to implement elements of a wider Green Infrastructure Strategy (if one exists) in your community. • Assessing needs for accessible greenspace and setting out proposals to address any deficiencies or enhance provision. • Identifying green areas of particular importance for special protection through Local Green Space designation (see Planning Practice Guidance on this 14). • Managing existing (and new) public spaces to be more wildlife friendly (e.g. by sowing wild flower strips in less used parts of parks, changing hedge cutting timings and frequency). • Planting additional street trees. • Identifying any improvements to the existing public right of way network, e.g. cutting back hedges, improving the surface, clearing litter or installing kissing gates) or extending the network to create missing links. • Restoring neglected environmental features (e.g. coppicing a prominent hedge that is in poor condition, or clearing away an eyesore).

14 http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/open-space-sports-and-recreation-facilities-public- rights-ofway-and-local-green-space/local-green-space-designation/

16 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis APPENDIX 2 – Full Response, Environment Agency

From: Sustainable Places, SWX Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 16:50 To: Keith Webster Subject: RE: L&B Neighbourhood Plan

Dear Keith,

Thank you for consulting us on the Draft Neighbourhood Plan for Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish. We aim to reduce flood risk, while protecting and enhancing the water environment.

We have identified environmental constraints within your plan area however as no growth is proposed in at risk areas. We have no detailed comments to make at this stage. Should the aspiration of the plan change, please consult us so that we can provide appropriate comments.

Please note that the Wiltshire Council Lead Local Flood Authority can advise if there are areas at risk from surface water flood risk (including groundwater and sewerage flood risk) in your neighbourhood plan area. The Surface Water Management Plan is the evidence base for this and contains recommendations and actions to reduce the risk of flooding. This may be useful when gathering baseline data and drafting key sustainability issues and objectives on which to appraise the neighbourhood plan.

We encourage you to seek ways in which your neighbourhood plan can improve the local environment. For your information, together with Natural England, English Heritage and Forestry Commission we have published joint guidance on neighbourhood planning, which sets out sources of environmental information and ideas on incorporating the environment into plans. This is available at: https://neighbourhoodplanning.org/toolkits-and- guidance/consider-environment-neighbourhood-plans/

Thank you again for consulting us. If you have any further queries please get in touch at swx.sp@environment- agency.gov.uk.

Kind regards,

Matthew Pearce Planning Advisor – Wessex Sustainable Places Rivers House, Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 8ST

External: 0207 714 0992

Please note Environment Agency staff have commenced working remotely as part of a continuity management plan in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19). All staff can be contacted via e-mail or telephone, although our ability to access emails and the EA network may be limited. Please accept our apologies in advance for any delays in our service during this difficult time, which we are working hard to minimise as much as possible. Meetings will be held remotely and any non-urgent meetings may be rearranged.

17 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis APPENDIX 3 – Full Response, Historic England

From: Stuart, David Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:50:51 AM To: Keith Webster Subject: Lyneham & Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan: Regulation 14 Consultation

Dear Mr Webster

Thank you for your Regulation 14 consultation on the Pre-Submission version of the Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan.

I can confirm that there are no issues associated with the Plan upon which we wish to comment.

We would therefore only want to congratulate your community on its progress to date and wish it well in the making of its Plan.

Kind regards

David Stuart

David Stuart | Historic Places Adviser South West Direct Line: 0117 975 0680 | Mobile: 0797 924 0316

Historic England | 29 Queen Square | Bristol | BS1 4ND https://historicengland.org.uk/southwest

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 14 July 2020 21:33 To: Stuart, David Subject: L&B Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

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18 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis APPENDIX 4 – Full Response, Highways England From: Gallacher, Gaynor Sent: 04 August 2020 11:43 To: Keith Webster Subject: Lyneham and Bradenstoke NDP - Highways England comments

Dear Mr Webster

Thank you for providing Highways England with the opportunity to comment on the pre-submission version of the Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Development Plan. Highways England is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network (SRN) which in this case comprises the which passes to the north of the Plan area.

Connections to the M4 are provided via the A3102 and B4069 to junctions 16 and 17 respectively. However, having reviewed the Plan’s proposed policies we are satisfied that these are unlikely to result in development of a scale which would adversely impact on the SRN and we therefore have no specific comments to offer.

These comments do not prejudice any future responses Highways England may make on site specific applications as they come forward through the planning process, which will be considered by us on their merits under the prevailing policy at the time.

Kind regards Gaynor

Gaynor Gallacher South West Operations – Assistant Planning Manager (Highways Development Management) Highways England | Ash House | Falcon Road, Sowton Ind. Estate | Exeter | EX2 7LB Web: http://www.highways.gov.uk

19 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis APPENDIX 5 - Full Response, National Grid

Central Square South Orchard Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3AZ

Our Ref: MV/ 15B901605 T: +44 (0)191 261 2361 F: +44 (0)191 269 0076

03 August 2020 avisonyoung.co.uk

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Councils [email protected] via email only

Dear Sir / Madam Lyneham with Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 14 Consultation July – August 2020 Representations on behalf of National Grid

National Grid has appointed Avison Young to review and respond to Neighbourhood Plan consultations on its behalf. We are instructed by our client to submit the following representation with regard to the current consultation on the above document.

About National Grid

National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (NGET) owns and maintains the electricity transmission system in England and Wales. The energy is then distributed to the electricity distribution network operators across England, Wales and Scotland.

National Grid Gas plc (NGG) owns and operates the high-pressure gas transmission system across the UK. In the UK, gas leaves the transmission system and enters the UK’s four gas distribution networks where pressure is reduced for public use.

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is separate from National Grid’s core regulated businesses. NGV develop, operate and invest in energy projects, technologies, and partnerships to help accelerate the development of a clean energy future for consumers across the UK, Europe and the United States.

Proposed development sites crossed or in close proximity to National Grid assets: An assessment has been carried out with respect to National Grid’s electricity and gas transmission assets which include high voltage electricity assets and high-pressure gas pipelines.

20 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis National Grid has identified that it has no record of such assets within the Neighbourhood Plan area.

National Grid provides information in relation to its assets at the website below.

Avison Young is the trading name of GVA • www2.nationalgrid.com/uk/services/land-and- Grimley Limited registered in England and

development/planning-authority/shape-files/ Wales number 6382509. Registered office, 3 Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2JB

Regulated by RICS National Grid 03 August 2020 Page 2

Please also see attached information outlining guidance on development close to National Grid infrastructure.

Distribution Networks

Information regarding the electricity distribution network is available at the website below: www.energynetworks.org.uk

Information regarding the gas distribution network is available by contacting: [email protected] Further Advice

Please remember to consult National Grid on any Neighbourhood Plan Documents or site-specific proposals that could affect our assets. We would be grateful if you could add our details shown below to your consultation database, if not already included: If you require any further information in respect of this letter, then please contact us.

Yours faithfully,

Matt Verlander MRTPI Director 0191 269 0094 For and on behalf of Avison Young [email protected] avisonyoung.co.uk

Matt Verlander, Director Spencer Jefferies, Town Planner [email protected] [email protected]

Avison Young National Grid Central Square South Orchard National Grid House Street Warwick Technology Park Newcastle upon Tyne Gallows Hill NE1 3AZ Warwick, CV34 6DA

21 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 Consultation Report – Statutory Analysis National Grid 03 August 2020 Page 3

Guidance on development near National Grid assets

National Grid is able to provide advice and guidance to the Council concerning their networks and encourages high quality and well-planned development in the vicinity of its assets.

Electricity assets Developers of sites crossed or in close proximity to National Grid assets should be aware that it is National Grid policy to retain existing overhead lines in-situ, though it recognises that there may be exceptional circumstances that would justify the request where, for example, the proposal is of regional or national importance.

National Grid’s ‘Guidelines for Development near pylons and high voltage overhead power lines’ promote the successful development of sites crossed by existing overhead lines and the creation of well-designed places. The guidelines demonstrate that a creative design approach can minimise the impact of overhead lines whilst promoting a quality environment. The guidelines can be downloaded here: https://www.nationalgridet.com/document/130626/download

The statutory safety clearances between overhead lines, the ground, and built structures must not be infringed. Where changes are proposed to ground levels beneath an existing line then it is important that changes in ground levels do not result in safety clearances being infringed. National Grid can, on request, provide to developers detailed line profile drawings that detail the height of conductors, above ordnance datum, at a specific site.

National Grid’s statutory safety clearances are detailed in their ‘Guidelines when working near National Grid Electricity Transmission assets’, which can be downloaded here:www.nationalgridet.com/network-and-assets/working-near-our-assets

Gas assets High-Pressure Gas Pipelines form an essential part of the national gas transmission system and National Grid’s approach is always to seek to leave their existing transmission pipelines in situ. Contact should be made with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in respect of sites affected by High-Pressure Gas Pipelines.

National Grid have land rights for each asset which prevents the erection of permanent/ temporary buildings, or structures, changes to existing ground levels, storage of materials etc. Additionally, written permission will be required before any works commence within the National Grid’s 12.2m building proximity distance, and a deed of consent is required for any crossing of the easement.

National Grid’s ‘Guidelines when working near National Grid Gas assets’ can be downloaded here: www.nationalgridgas.com/land-and-assets/working-near-our-assets

How to contact National Grid If you require any further information in relation to the above and/or if you would like to check if

22 National Grid’s transmission networks may be affected by a proposed development, please contact:

• National Grid’s Plant Protection team: [email protected]

Cadent Plant Protection Team Block 1 Brick Kiln Street Hinckley LE10 0NA 0800 688 588 or visit the website: https://www.beforeyoudig.cadentgas.com/login.aspx

avisonyoung.co.uk

23 APPENDIX 6 – Full Response, James Gray MP

From: GRAY, James Sent: 19 July 2020 17:38 To: Keith Webster Subject: FW: Lyneham & Bradenstoke, Wiltshire, Parish Draft Neighbourhood Plan

Dear All,

I just wanted to write to thank you for all of your hard work and for putting together this first class draft Neighbourhood Plan, and I look forward to also seeing the community’s comments on this piece of wonderful work. I am glad that it gives people the power to shape the development and growth of their local area.

I certainly agree with your conclusions and I especially agree that we should aim to avoid any large scale housing development and ensure that the countryside character and charm of this pleasant, rural community are maintained.

I sincerely hope that the Neighbourhood Plan will be taken account of in every way by the planning authorities. I know that there has been a huge amount of effort put in by the community and it deserves to be respected.

Best,

James

24 APPENDIX 7 – Full Response, Canal and River Trust

From: Jane Hennell Sent: 21 July 2020 08:08 To: Keith Webster Subject: Lyneham & Bradenstoke NP

Dear Keith

Thank you for consulting the Canal & River Trust on the Lyneham & Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan. As the Trust have no canals within the area we have no comments to make and may e removed from future correspondence as the plan progresses. We wish you well with its preparation.

Kind regards

Jane Hennell MRTPI Area Planner M 07747 897793 Canal & River Trust

The Dock Office, Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EB

   

canalrivertrust.org.uk

25 APPENDIX 8 – Full Response, St Michael’s and St Mary’s Church

From: Esther Rachma Abbott Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2020 5:12:13 PM To: Keith Webster Subject: Lyneham and Bradenstoke Draft Plan Consultation

Dear Keith, the following comments are the formal response of St Michael and All Angels and St Mary's Bradenstoke (Church of England) churches in relation to the Draft Plan. I have blind copied the two churchwardens and the associate priest in this email. The current associate priest who is now resident in the Vicarage in Lyneham may choose to make a private and personal response to the plan in addition to this. Firstly we'd like to acknowledge and state our appreciation for the thought and work that has gone into the Neighbourhood plan. We are grateful that Patsy Golding was willing to add this work to the considerable voluntary time she gives to both church and village community in Bradenstoke in her service to the Neighbourhood Plan Group. We are content with the plans recommendations as they relate to the church of St Michael and All Angels, it's churchyard, the neighbouring Memorial Gardens and the Church Hall.

26 We are glad that the Neighbourhood Plan recognises that the Church Hall in Lyneham in front of St Michael's Church is a well used community asset (alongside both the village halls and the Methodist Church Hall - all serve the wider community). We are appreciative of the thought and work that has gone into the Neighbourhood plan and are content with its recommendations as they relate to St Mary's Church and Churchyard in Bradenstoke. We realise that we are fortunate that St Mary's is within the designated Conservation area.

The two Church of England churches within the civic parish of Lyneham and Bradenstoke are part of a larger grouping across other villages and neighbourhood plans. The plan recognises the importance to many people of both the beauty and the rural nature of the setting, alongside its military heritage and present and the Parochial Church Council of Lyneham with Bradenstoke (the church governance committee for both churches) is content to abide by the will of the parish as expressed in the neighbourhood plan as it impacts on the church building and its curtilege (the hall and the two churchyards) while recognising the many ways in which ecclesiastical matters are necessarily regulated by different guidance and laws in relation to planning (such as faculties).

We wish all those involved with this process well. Thanks again to the Neighbourhood Plan for its hard work.

27 Yours sincerely, E Rachma Abbott Rector of the Benefice of Lyneham and Woodhill on behalf of the PCC of Lyneham with Bradenstoke.

The Reverend Rachma Abbott

Rector of the Benefice of Lyneham & Woodhill serving the churches and parishes of Bradenstoke, Broad Town, Clyffe Pypard, Hilmarton, Lyneham & Tockenham The Rectory

Clyffe Pypard

SWINDON

Wiltshire

SN4 7PY

01793 731134

28 APPENDIX 9 – Full Response, Lyneham Relief in Need

Dear Stevie, I thought I would let you know that the the Lyneham Relief in Need Trustees decided not to respond as a group but to encourage all trustees to respond as individuals. I'd like to thank you for thinking of asking the Trustees as a cohort - and that was appreciated. There will be a formal response from the churches which will obviously go via the appropriate email link, but as you went to the trouble of sending me formal requests for responses I wanted to let you know the Trustees decision. Thank you, Rachma Abbott On a completely different note, it was lovely to see you in Bradenstoke the other day - quite made my day and I'm continuing to keep you and your Mum in my prayers. Rachma

The Reverend Rachma Abbott Rector of the Benefice of Lyneham & Woodhill serving the churches and parishes of Bradenstoke, Broad Town, Clyffe Pypard, Hilmarton, Lyneham & Tockenham The Rectory Clyffe Pypard Wiltshire SN4 7PY

01793 731134

29 APPENDIX 10 - Full Response, Gladman Developments Ltd

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By email only to: parish.clerk@lynehamandbradenstoke- pc.gov.uk

24th August 2020

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 14 consultation

This letter provides Gladman Developments Ltd (Gladman) representations in response to the draft version of the Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan ( LB NP) under Regulation 14 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. Gladman has considerable experience in neighbourhood planning, having been involved in the process during the preparation of numerous plans across the country, it is from this experience that these representations are prepared.

Legal Requirements

Before a neighbourhood plan can proceed to referendum it must be tested against a set of basic conditions set out in paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 4b of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended ) . The basic conditions that the LB NP must meet are as follows:

(a) Having regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State, it is appropriate to make the order. (d) The making of the ordercontributes to the achievement of sustainable development. (e) The making of the order is in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the area of the authority (or any part of that area). (f) The making of the deror does not breach, and is otherwise compatible with, EU obligations. (g) The making of the neighbourhood plan does not breach the requirements of Chapter 8 of part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.

National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance

The National Planning Policy Framework ‘(the Framework’ or ‘NPPF’) sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. In doing so it sets out the requirements for the preparation of neighbourhood plans to be in conformity with the strategic priorities for the wider area and the role they play in delivering sustainable development to meet development needs.

At the heart of the Framework is a presumption in favour of sustainable development, which should be seen as a golden thread through plan - making and decision - taking. T his means that plan makers should positively seek

31 opportunities to meet the development needs of their area and Local Plans should meet objectively assessed needs, with sufficient flexibility to adapt to rapid change. This requirement is applicable to neighbourhood plans.

The application of the presumption in favour of sustainable development will have implications for how communities engage with neighbourhood planning. Paragraph 13 of the Framework makes clear that Qualifying Bodies preparing neighbourhood plans should develop plans that support strategic development needs set out in Local Plans, including policies for housing development and plan positively to support local development.

Paragraph 15 further makes clear that neighbourhood plans should set out a succinct and positive vision for the future of the area. A neighbourhood plan should provide a practical framework within which decisions on planning applications can be made with a high degree of predictability and efficiency. Neighbourhood plans should seek to proactively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliver the homes, jobs and thriving local places that the country needs, whilst responding positively to the wider opportunities for growth.

Paragraph 29 of the Framework makes clear that a neighbourhood plan must be aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider area and plan positively to support the delivery of sustainable growth opportunities.

Planning Practice Guidance

Following the publication of the NPPF (2018), the Government published updates to its Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) on 13th September 2018 with further updates being made in the intervening period. The updated PPG provides further clarity on how specific elements of the Framework should be interpreted when preparing neighbourhood plans.

Although a draft neighbourhood plan must be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the adopted development plan, it is important for the neighbourhood plan to provide flexibility and consider the reasoning and evidence informing the emerging Local Plan which will be relevant to the consideration of the basic conditions against which a neighbourhood plan is tested against. For example, the neighbourhood planning body should take into consideration up-to-date housing needs evidence as this will be relevant to the question of whether a housing supply policy in a neighbourhood plan contributes to the achievement of sustainable development. Where a neighbourhood plan is being brought forward before an up-to-date Local Plan is in place, the qualifying body and local planning authority should discuss and aim to agree the relationship between the policies in the emerging Neighbourhood Plan, the emerging Local Plan and the adopted Development Plan8. This should be undertaken through a positive and proactive approach working collaboratively and based on shared evidence in order to minimise any potential conflicts which can arise and ensure that policies contained in the neighbourhood plan are not ultimately overridden by a new Local Plan.

8 PPG Reference ID: 41-009-20160211

32 It is important the neighbourhood plan sets out a positive approach to development in their area by working in partnership with local planning authorities, landowners and developers to identify their housing need figure and identifying sufficient land to meet this requirement as a minimum. Furthermore, it is important that policies contained in the neighbourhood plan do not seek to prevent or stifle the ability of sustainable growth opportunities from coming forward.

Relationship to Local Plans

To meet the requirements of the Framework and the Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions, neighbourhood plans should be prepared to conform to the strategic policy requirements set out in the adopted Development Plan.

Lyneham and Bradenstoke falls within the administrative area of Wiltshire Council and the Neighbourhood Plan will be tested against the Wiltshire Core Strategy (adopted January 2015). The plan provides an overarching planning policy framework for Wiltshire for the period up to 2026. Core Policy 19 identifies Lyneham as a 'Large Village’, while Bradenstoke is recognised as a ‘Small Village’. Core Policy 1 states that,

“Development at Large and Small Villages will be limited to that needed to help meet the housing needs of settlements and to improve employment opportunities, services and facilities”.

The Council are now working on a Local Plan Review with anticipated adoption by the Council in Quarter 1 2023. In this regard, policies within the LBNP should be drafted with sufficient flexibility to ensure conflicts are minimised and ensure the LBNP is capable of being effective over the duration of its plan period and not ultimately superseded by s38(5) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which states that:

“if to any extent, a policy contained in a development plan for an area conflicts with another policy in the development plan the conflict must be resolved in favour of the policy which is contained in the last document to be adopted, approached, or published (as the case may be).”

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan Policies

Gladman welcome the opportunity to comment on the draft Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan. At this stage Gladman only have a few comments to make and are in general support of the policies contained within the draft Plan.

Gladman acknowledge that while we do hold land interests in the Neighbourhood Area the plan does not seek to allocate residential sites. Whilst Gladman welcome reference to the need to conduct a review of the LBNP once the Wiltshire Local Plan Review (2016 – 2036) has been adopted to ensure conflicts with the development framework are minimises, Gladman suggest that the necessity of a such a review could be removed with modifications to ‘future proof’ the policies of the plan.

Gladman suggest that a policy should be inserted into the neighbourhood plan worded with sufficient flexibility in accordance with Paragraphs 11 and 16(b) of the NPPF (2019) and the requirement for policies to be sufficiently flexible to adapt to rapid change and prepared positively. A suggested policy is included below that should replace Policy 1: Small Scale Residential Development:

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“The neighbourhood plan will take a positive approach to new development that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. Development proposals that accord with the policies of the Development Plan and the Neighbourhood Plan will be supported particularly where they provide: - New homes including market and affordable housing; or - Opportunities for new business facilities through new or expanded premises; or - Infrastructure to ensure the continued vitality and viability of the neighbourhood area. Development proposals that are considered sustainable and well related to the existing settlement will be supported provided that the adverse impacts do not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of development.”

Gladman are supportive of the community aspirations contained with Policies 4. 5 and 6 of the LBNP and highlight that Gladman’s land interests may represent an opportunity to deliver the ambitions of the neighbourhood plan steering group

Conclusions

Neighbourhood Planning should be recognised as a key tool for local people to shape the development of their local community. However, it is clear from national guidance that these must be consistent with national planning policy and the strategic requirements for the wider authority area. These representations have sought to support the LBNP and highlight the need for conformity and flexibility in relation to the adopted Wiltshire Development Plan.

Gladman hopes you have found these representations helpful and constructive. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me or one of the Gladman team.

Yours faithfully,

Josh Plant Gladman Developments Ltd.

34 APPENDIX 11 – Tom Gallagher

From: Gary Llewellyn Date: Monday, 3 August 2020 at 16:38 To: Parish Clerk Cc: Keith Webster Subject: Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Plan

Dear Madam, I write with reference to the above. I do this on behalf of a local landowner (Mr Tom Gallagher).

On behalf of Mr Gallagher, I have pleasure in attaching his comments on the draft Neighbourhood Plan. He hopes they will be given due consideration in taking the plan forward.

It would be much appreciated if you could confirm safe receipt of this e- mail and attachment when convenient. If I can help further then please let me know.

Yours faithfully, Gary Llewellyn BSc(Hons) DipUP MRTPI Telephone: 01793 766979 Mobile Phone: 07706 066887

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GARY LLEWELLYN TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING SERVICES 50 The Willows, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7PH Telephone: 01793 766979; Mobile Phone: 07706 066887; E-mail: [email protected]

Parish Clerk Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council c/o 72 The Green Poulshot My Ref: 02/2020 Devizes Your Ref: SN10 1RT Date: 3rd August 2020 [email protected]

Dear Madam,

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Draft Neighbourhood Plan June 2020 Representations of behalf of Mr Tom Gallagher Lyneham Banks Garage, Bradenstoke, Lyneham SN15 4NT

I write with reference to the above.

I am instructed by the owner of Lyneham Banks Garage, Bradenstoke, Lyneham SN15 4NT, Mr Tom Gallagher, to make formal written representations on the recently published Lyneham and Bradenstoke Draft Neighbourhood Plan. In looking at your website, any submitted comments have to be made by the 10th August 2020.

Background

On behalf of Mr Gallagher, I have been instructed to promote the Lyneham Banks Garage for redevelopment, preferably for residential purposes. This has been done through Wiltshire Council’s “call for sites” process as part of their Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA), being identified by Wiltshire Council as being Site 1118. In promoting the garage as a site suitable for redevelopment, it is considered suitable to accommodate up to 8 dwellings together with associated works. The garage measures 0.38ha in area. It comprises of a modern building (435m²) with a preparation bay, workshop and offices together with associated areas for the external storage of vehicles. The garage is deemed to be a B2/sui generis use, being a previously developed/brownfield site.

Objectives (Section 3.2) I have reviewed the draft objectives. I can confirm Mr Gallagher supports the following:-

• To encourage small housing developments, mixed types with some affordable housing, wherever possible; and • To encourage developments to be built on Brownfield sites.

Strategic Aims (Section 4) I have reviewed the draft strategic aims. I can confirm Mr Gallagher supports the following:- • The development of small-scale Brownfield, or infill, developments.

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I have reviewed the draft housing objectives. I can confirm Mr Gallagher supports the following:-

• To provide high quality green space well related to new housing development; and • To ensure that the character, scale, appearance and density of new development is sympathetic to the existing villages.

It is Mr Gallagher’s view that new residential development should be distributed throughout the parish at suitable locations other than Lyneham. He considers that Bradenstoke, including the Banks, is such a location. The provisions of draft Policy 1 acknowledge this.

It is noted by Mr Gallagher that the Parish Council refers to there being 3 mains communities in the parish, being the main village of Lyneham (about 950 dwellings), the former RAF Station at Lyneham (650 habitable properties) and the village of Bradenstoke (about 100 houses plus over 90 homes on two park home sites). It is also recognised that between Lyneham and Bradenstoke there is a substantial park home site (Lillybrook) of over 120 homes.

It is Mr Gallagher’s understanding that the park home dates from the mid 1960’s. The Council’s planning history records (LPA Ref: 17/05074/FUL) indicates that the park is expanding westwards with the provision of an additional 12 mobile homes to supplement the existing 121 homes. This is due to the land now being available for development as it is no longer protected (since 1945) as the flight path and associated landing lights for the former RAF Lyneham runway (north/south).

Draft Policies I have reviewed the draft policies. On behalf of Mr Gallagher, I would comment on the draft policies as follows:-

Policy 1: Small Scale Residential Development The provisions of the policy refer to small scale residential development as being no more that 10 dwellings. This is supported by Mr Gallagher on the basis that his site is seen as being capable of accommodating up to 8 dwellings.

The provisions of the policy refer to the need for “smaller properties”. This is supported by Mr Gallagher on the basis that his site is seen as being capable of providing 2 and 3 bedroom dwellings.

Policy 7: Safe and Sustainable Travel

The provisions of the policy require new footpaths and cycleways, associated with new housing development, to be provided. This is supported by Mr Gallagher on the basis that his site lays next to a public right of way (LYNE31) and this connects The Banks to Bradenstoke (Barton Close/Boundary Close).

Policy 8: Dedicated footpath/cycle route The provisions of the policy require the provision of a link connecting the two parts of Bradenstoke together, via Hollow Way. This is supported by Mr Gallagher on the basis that if

37 there is an opportunity to improve local connectivity then that should be investigate and given due consideration. Also, the new footpath will be an important addition to the existing network of public rights of way in the settlement.

In doing so, he wishes to make the following observations:- 1. The title of the policy is misleading. It does not relate to Lyneham. 2. The use of the term “proposals map” is slightly misleading. The information is normally plotted on an OS map rather than on an aerial photo; 3. The “proposals map” is not identified as such. It needs a plan number and title; and 4. The “proposals map” is effectively diagrammatic. It needs a north point and a scale. It is suggested by Mr Gallagher that the policy needs to be explained by means of a supporting paragraph. This should identify how the new link will be delivered through not only the support of the landowner but financial planning gain through residential and other developments. Glossary

As a planning practitioner, the definitions of certain terms listed in the glossary do comply with those recognised by the Government. As such, they need to be changed. The Planning Portal/Revised NPPF (2019) includes a glossary of terms. These include the following:-

Affordable Housing

See Annex 2 to the Revised NPPF (Page 64). Previously Developed/Brownfield Land and Sites Previously developed land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed that the whole of the curtilage should be developed) and any associated fixed surface infrastructure. This excludes: land that is or has been occupied by agricultural or forestry buildings; land that has been developed for minerals extraction or waste disposal by landfill purposes where provision for restoration has been made through development control procedures; land in built-up areas such as private residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments; and land that was previously-developed but where the remains of the permanent structure or fixed surface structure have blended into the landscape in the process of time.

Greenfield Land or Sites

Land (or a defined site) usually farmland, that has not previously been developed.

Infill Development

The development of a relatively small gap between existing buildings.

Sustainable Transport Modes

Any efficient, safe and accessible means of transport with overall low impact on the environment, including walking and cycling, low and ultra low emission vehicles, car sharing and public transport.

38 I trust this representation by a local landowner will be given due consideration in taking the Neighbourhood Plan forward to the next stage in the process. In the meantime, if I can be of further assistance then please do not hesitate to contact me.

It would be much appreciated if this representation could be duly acknowledged in due course. In the meantime, if I can help further then please let me know.

Yours faithfully, Gary Llewellyn Gary Llewellyn BSc(Hons) DipUP MRTPI

Cc Mr Tom Gallagher, Lyneham Banks Garage, Bradenstoke, Lyneham SN15 4NT

39 APPENDIX 12 – Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)

From: Falding, Peter Mr (DIO Estates-LMS S SnrEstSur16) Sent: 19 August 2020 11:04 To: Keith Webster Subject: 20200819 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Development Plan

Dear Mr Webster,

I have been provided with a copy of the above draft plan and on behalf of MOD Lyneham would comment on that as follows:

P20 – there is a suggestion that MOD facilities might be used by the wider community. Whilst I am aware that some facilities on the main site were used by the local community up to several years ago, with the current concern for security a re-establishment of that use will not be possible and I would be grateful if the reference should be removed from the plan. P34 – the proposal of a roundabout at the entrance to MOD Lyneham is very much supported by MOD as it would ease access into and out of the site at busy times and make traffic movements safer. P35/36 – I am afraid that due to security concerns it will not be possible to accommodate the proposed path alongside Hollow Way on MOD land.

Yours sincerely,

Peter Falding | FRICS | Senior Estate Surveyor | Estates | Defence Infrastructure Organisation | Rm G28 Bldg 380 | MOD Lyneham | Wiltshire | SN15 4XX |

Mobile: 07818 013225 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.gov.uk/dio/ Twitter: @mod_dio Read DIO’s blog http://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/

40 APPENDIX 13 – MOD Lyneham (Community Development Worker)

Good Afternoon Stevie,

I am all well thank you and I hope you are as well Have read through the plan and I feel that personally it will provide great opportunties for services families within the community I have completed the survey from a Community Development Worker perspective and commented on each on how this will support Community Support development (hope that is okay - you'll know it's mine so happy for you to remove if not) I will send this onto the Welfare team and so they can advertise on the facebook page to get responses Look forward to seeing it's development

Best Wishes Amy Dallimore -- Miss Amy Dallimore | Community Development Worker | Army Welfare Service | MOD Lyneham / South Cerney “Regional Command – Supporting Excellence” MOD Lyneham Community Centre |Building 305 | MOD Lyneham |Calne Road | Chippenham | Wiltshire | SN15 4XX | Mil Tel: 89 4860 | Tel:01249894860 | Mob: 07973725826 |Email: [email protected] PLEASE CONTACT via [email protected] and mobile only due to COVID 19 restrictions

41 APPENDIX 14 – Acknowledgments of Receipt

Not including the prior specific responses, the following acknowledged receipt of the Regulation 14 Consultation:

• Wiltshire Council Library Officer for Lyneham Library • Community Engagement Manager for Cricklade and Royal Bassett Community Area • Annington Homes • Green Square

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