Fieldway, Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

FIELDWAY, CROSS LANE, ASHMANSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE

LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL APPRAISAL FOR PROPOSED REPLACEMENT DWELLING

On behalf of

HARINGTONS UK

September 2018

REF: 18.743

REV:

WH Landscape Consultancy Ltd Sandcliffe House Northgate Street Devizes Wilts SN10 1JT

t: 01380 727539 e: [email protected] APPOINTMENT

WH Landscape Consultancy Ltd (WHLandscape) has been appointed by Fowler Architecture and Planning, working on behalf of Haringtons UK, to undertake a Landscape and Visual Appraisal (LVA) for the proposed construction of a replacement dwelling at Fieldway, Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire.

WHLandscape has an established track record of appraising development proposals. The Practice has considerable experience in the field of landscape and visual assessment and uses tried and tested techniques developed and recognised by the Landscape Institute, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, and Natural England.

This appraisal has been undertaken by: George Harley BA (Hons) MA CMLI

Checked by: Will Harley BSc (Hons) CMLI

This document has been prepared in accordance with the scope of WHLandscape’s appointment with its client and is subject to the terms and conditions of that appointment.

WHLandscape accepts no liability for any use of this document other than by its client and only for the purposes for which it was prepared and provided.

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SCOPE AND APPRAISAL METHODOLOGY

3. LANDSCAPE PLANNING CONTEXT

4. BASELINE LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL STUDY

5. LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL APPRAISAL

6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

7. REFERENCES

ILLUSTRATIVE MATERIAL

FIG. 1 LOCATION AND VIEWPOINT PLAN

FIG. 2 VERTICAL AERIAL

FIG. 3 DESIGNATIONS

FIG. 4 LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL ANALYSIS

FIG. 5 MITIGATION STRATEGY

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

APPENDIX 2: VIEWPOINT PHOTOGRAPHS

Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 This LVA provides an appraisal of the landscape and visual effects associated with the proposed construction of a replacement dwelling and associated garage building at Fieldway, off Cross Lane, on the eastern edge of the village of Ashmansworth, in the county of Hampshire. The site is located within the Ashmansworth Conservation Area and forms part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site covers approximately 0.28 hectares (ha) of land, comprising the entirety of the existing curtilage of Fieldway, as well as a part of the surrounding paddock, which is under the applicant’s control.

1.2 The application can be split into two parts, demolition and construction. Of the existing buildings, the bungalow, associated garage and out-building will be demolished, while the stables will be retained. The replacement dwelling will be located on the site of the existing garage, having a similar building footprint to the existing bungalow, while the new garage building will lie to the east of the new dwelling. The site will retain the existing access along its south-western boundary, with a new driveway being created to the replacement dwelling. The design style and materials palette are commensurate with existing residential developments found within the local area, with a landscaping scheme being proposed to integrate the development into the landscape.

1.3 The site is in the administrative area of Hampshire County Council, specifically Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. The policy context is taken from the National Planning Policy Framework (2018) and Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011 to 2029 (2016). The baseline landscape character has been taken from the Natural England National Character Area Profile (NCA): 129. Thames Basin Heath (2014) and NCA: 130. Hampshire Downs (2014), the North Wessex Downs AONB Integrated Landscape Character Assessment (2002), the Hampshire County Integrated Character Assessment (2010), and the Basingstoke and Deane Landscape Assessment (2001). Also of relevance to this project is the North Wessex Downs AONB Management Plan 2014–19 (2014), the North Wessex Downs AONB position statement on housing (2012), and the Conservation Area Appraisal for Ashmansworth (2004).

1.4 The LVA involves the following components: • Establishing the scope and methodology of the appraisal. • Desk studies and preliminary site surveys. • Baseline analysis of landscape and visual resources, including desk and field surveys. • Identification and appraisal of landscape and visual effects. • A landscape strategy and mitigation proposals.

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2. SCOPE AND APPRAISAL METHODOLOGY

The LVA process is based on the following guidance: • Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. 3rd ed. (GLVIA 3). • Landscape Character Assessment: Guidance for England and Scotland.

The LVA is a tool used to identify and appraise the likely Significance of Effects of change resulting from development, both on the landscape as an environmental resource in its own right and on people’s views and visual amenity. Landscape Effects relate to changes in the landscape character, elements, and features as a result of development. Visual Effects relate to the appearance of development, its effect on specific views and on the general visual amenity experienced by users of the landscape. The Nature of Effect as a result of development can be Positive, Adverse or Neutral.

2.1 BASELINE LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL STUDY 2.1.1 The baseline study reviews the existing landscape and visual resources to determine and describe the conditions against which changes resulting from the development can be measured or predicted and assessed. The process comprises three stages, namely a desk study, field survey and baseline analysis. The baseline study helps identify the landscape and visual receptors which are considered susceptible to change as a result of the development and includes description, classification and evaluation. Furthermore, it forms the basis against which to appraise the Magnitude of Effect and subsequently, the Significance of Effect of development on landscape and visual resources.

DESK STUDY RESOURCES 2.1.2 The following resources have been used to inform the field survey and the analysis:

Mapping • Ordnance Survey maps and vertical aerial photography • Definitive Rights of Way: Hampshire Rights of Way Online • Geology: Geology of Britain Viewer (British Geological Survey) • Pedology: Soilscapes Map (Soilscapes) • Agricultural Land Classification: ALC Map London and South-East Region (Natural England) • Designations: Magic Interactive Mapping – Hampshire Council Online Mapping • Heritage assets: The National Heritage List for England (Historic England)

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Planning Policy • National Planning Policy Framework • Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011 to 2029

Character Assessment • Natural England NCA: 129. Thames Basin Heath • Natural England NCA: 130. Hampshire Downs • North Wessex Downs AONB Integrated Landscape Character Assessment • Hampshire County Integrated Character Assessment • Basingstoke and Deane Landscape Assessment

Additional Documents • North Wessex Downs AONB Management Plan 2014–19 • North Wessex Downs AONB position statement on housing • Conservation Area Appraisal for Ashmansworth

FIELD SURVEY 2.1.3 The desk study informs the field survey. Of particular relevance are the Ordnance Survey maps, aerial photography and the Landscape Character Assessments. The field survey is then used to gain a full appreciation of the relationship between the site and study area. The field work is supported by mapped viewpoints and photographic records, representative of, and relevant to, the development.

BASELINE ANALYSIS 2.1.4 The findings of the desk study and field survey inform the baseline analysis, which helps in determining the landscape value of the study area though description, classification and evaluation of the landscape and visual resources relevant to the application site and surrounding study area. Determining the value of the landscape as a resource helps in identifying specific landscape and visual receptors that have the potential to be affected by the development.

Landscape value 2.1.5 Landscape value is the relative value that is attached to different landscapes by society; a landscape may be valued by different stakeholders for a variety of reasons. While individual elements and features within the landscape may have value, including value in respect of designation, having specific elements and features of value does not mean an area is a valued landscape. Moreover, as

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire identified in GLVIA 3, “the fact that an area of landscape is not designated either nationally or locally does not mean that it does not have any value”. For the purposes of this study, value is defined as either: Low, Medium, High, or Very High.

Landscape Receptors 2.1.6 Landscape receptors will be selected to help ascertain the specific aspects of the landscape resource that have the potential to be affected by the development. Potential receptors include individual elements and features of the study area, both on and off site, as well as the distinct landscape character of the study area as a whole.

Visual Receptors 2.1.7 Visual receptors will initially be identified from where the desk study suggests that the development area may be visible, before being verified as part of the field survey. Views will primarily be recorded from Public Rights of Way (PRoWs) and other areas with public access, as well as public roads with full public and permissive access. Residential views will be considered, where appropriate, through the use of representative viewpoints. It should be noted views may be recorded from areas which the desk study suggests have no intervisibility with the site, moreover not all potential visual receptors will be recorded during the field survey (e.g. if there is an obvious lack of intervisibility).

2.2 APPRAISAL OF LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL EFFECTS 2.2.1 The landscape appraisal addresses changes in the fabric, character and key elements and features of the landscape resource. The visual appraisal addresses changes in visual amenity, and the implication of those changes on specific visual receptors.

2.2.2 The appraisal of effects aims to: • Estimate the sensitivity of landscape and visual receptors as a function of their value and their susceptibility to change. • Identify the Magnitude of Effect of the development. • Provide an appraisal of the Significance of Effect and, subsequently, the Nature of Effect in a logical and well-reasoned fashion. • Indicate suitable mitigation measures.

2.2.3 The appraisal will consider the likely effects of the proposed development in the context of receptor sensitivity in order to determine the potential effect on the underlying resource, with

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire mitigation measures recommended if required. The overall landscape and visual effects of the development will then be reappraised to determine the effectiveness of the recommended mitigation at both implementation and at maturity.

2.2.4 Designations which may affect the sensitivity of receptors will also be taken into consideration, where appropriate. In terms of listed buildings and other designated heritage assets as receptors, this report will only consider the potential effects on the historic landscape settings of these structures/areas. It should be noted that, although a development may be visible from a listed building or other designated historic asset, this does not automatically mean that there is an effect on its historic landscape setting.

2.2.5 Wherever possible, identified effects are quantified but, by its very nature, the LVA requires a significant amount of interpretation and professional judgement. To be consistent, the prediction of Magnitude of Effect and the appraisal of Significance of Effect have been based on pre-defined criteria.

SIGNIFICANCE OF EFFECT 2.2.6 The Significance of Effect can be expressed as a correlation between the Magnitude of Effect and Landscape or Visual Sensitivity in a single matrix to determine significance as shown in Table 1. However, it must be noted that the matrix is not in itself a substitute for professional judgement, for which allowances must be made. Although mitigation measures are often proposed where the Significance of Effect is Minor or None, it is the Major and Major/Moderate categories which provide the highest level of significance in terms of effect on the landscape and visual resources.

Table 1: Significance of Effect as a Correlation of Sensitivity and Magnitude Applicable to both Effect to the Landscape Resource and Visual Resource Landscape or Magnitude of Effect Visual Sensitivity Substantial Moderate Slight Negligible High Major Major/Moderate Moderate Moderate/Minor

Medium Major/Moderate Moderate Moderate/Minor Minor

Low Moderate Moderate/Minor Minor Minor/None

Negligible Moderate/Minor Minor Minor/None None

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NATURE OF EFFECT 2.2.7 The calculation of a significant effect does not mean that change is Adverse; change as a result of development may also be Positive or Neutral. Neutral effects are those where change is considered to have neither a Positive nor Adverse effect on the landscape or visual resources overall. Nature of Effect is considered independently to the calculation of significance. Mitigation can change the Nature of Effect post development, with the aim being to lower the Magnitude of Effect and reduce Adverse effects as far as possible.

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3. LANDSCAPE PLANNING CONTEXT

3.1 The following policy has been taken from the planning documents which are pertinent to the development of the site. The following policy extracts and, where applicable, excerpts of explanatory text are relevant to the application. The policies listed will be used to guide the appraisal of, and the mitigation strategy for, the proposed development.

3.2 NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK 3.2.1 Published in July 2018, the NPPF sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied. It provides a framework within which locally-prepared plans for housing and other development can be produced. Of particular relevance to this assessment is Section 15. Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment, specifically paragraph 170, which states that “Planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment by”:

• protecting and enhancing valued landscapes, sites of biodiversity or geological value and soils (in a manner commensurate with their statutory status or identified quality in the development plan); and:

• recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, and the wider benefits from natural capital and ecosystem services – including the economic and other benefits of the best and most versatile agricultural land, and of trees and woodland;

3.2.2 Furthermore, in terms of the protection given to designated landscapes Section 15, paragraph 172, states:

Great weight should be given to conserving and enhancing landscape and scenic beauty in National Parks, the Broads and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which have the highest status of protection in relation to these issues. The conservation and enhancement of wildlife and cultural heritage are also important considerations in these areas, and should be given great weight in National Parks and the Broads. The scale and extent of development within these designated areas should be limited. Planning permission should be refused for major development other than in exceptional circumstances, and where it can be demonstrated that the development is in the public interest. Consideration of such applications should include an assessment of:

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a) the need for the development, including in terms of any national considerations, and the impact of permitting it, or refusing it, upon the local economy b) the cost of, and scope for, developing outside the designated area, or meeting the need for it in some other way; and c) any detrimental effect on the environment, the landscape and recreational opportunities, and the extent to which that could be moderated.

3.3 BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE LOCAL PLAN 2011 to 2029 3.3.1 Adopted by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on 26th May 2016, the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011 to 2029 replaced the ‘saved’ policies of the Adopted Local Plan 1996–2011. The Local Plan Strategy sets out the Council’s vision and strategy for the area until 2029 and will provide the basis for decisions on planning applications.

POLICY SS6 – NEW HOUSING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Development proposals for new housing outside of Settlement Policy Boundaries will only be permitted where they are: a) On ‘previously developed land’, provided that: i) They do not result in an isolated form of development; and ii) The site is not of high environmental value; and iii) The proposed use and scale of development is appropriate to the site’s context; or b) For a rural exception site for affordable housing; or c) For the re-use of a redundant or disused permanent building provided that the proposal: iv) Does not require substantial rebuilding, extension or alteration; and v) Does not result in the requirement for another building to fulfil the function of the building being converted; and vi) Leads to an enhancement to the immediate setting; or d) For a replacement dwelling that is not temporary in nature, or an extension to an existing dwelling provided that: vii) The size of the proposal would be appropriate to the plot; and viii) It would not be significantly visually intrusive in the landscape; or e) Small scale residential proposals of a scale and type that meet a locally agreed need provided that: ix) It is well related to the existing settlement and would not result in an isolated form of development; and x) The development will respect the qualities of the local landscape and be sympathetic to its character and visual quality; and

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xi) The development will respect and relate to the character, form and appearance of surrounding development, and respect the amenities of the residents of neighbouring properties; or f) For a new dwelling linked to an existing and viable agricultural, forestry, horse breeding and training, livery or equivalent rural business, where it can be shown that: xii) There is an essential need for the occupant to be on site at any time during any 24 hour period; and xiii) No alternative suitable accommodation is available in the locality; and xiv) The rural business linked to the proposed new building must have been viable for the previous three years; or g) Allocated for development in a Neighbourhood Plan which has been ‘made’ by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

POLICY EM1 – LANDSCAPE

Development will be permitted only where it can be demonstrated, through an appropriate assessment, that the proposals are sympathetic to the character and visual quality of the area concerned. Development proposals must respect, enhance and not be detrimental to the character or visual amenity of the landscape likely to be affected, paying particular regard to:

a) The particular qualities identified within the council’s landscape character assessment and any subsequent updates or relevant guidance; b) The visual amenity and scenic quality; c) The setting of a settlement, including important views to, across, within and out of settlements; d) The local character of buildings and settlements, including important open areas; e) Trees, ancient woodland, hedgerows, water features such as rivers and other landscape features and their function as ecological networks; f) Intrinsically dark landscapes; g) Historic landscapes, parks and gardens and features; and h) The character of the borough’s rivers and tributaries, including the River Loddon and Test, which should be safeguarded.

Development proposals must also respect the sense of place, sense of tranquillity or remoteness, and the quiet enjoyment of the landscape from public rights of way. Development proposals will not be accepted unless they maintain the integrity of existing settlements and prevent their coalescence.

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Where appropriate, proposals will be required to include a comprehensive landscaping scheme to ensure that the development would successfully integrate with the landscape and surroundings. The assessment of character and visual quality and the provision of a landscaping scheme should be proportionate to the scale and nature of the development proposed.

Designation of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflects the national importance of that landscape and its setting. Development proposals in the AONB or its setting will also be determined in accordance with national planning policy and criteria set out in the North Wessex Downs AONB Management Plan.

POLICY EM10 – DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENT

All development proposals will be of high quality, based upon a robust design-led approach.

1. Development proposals (excluding household extensions) will be permitted where they: a) Contribute to the provision of neighbourhoods and places for work and leisure that are well connected, accessible, safe, easy for people to find their way around and, function well in practical terms; b) Are accessible to all and promote buildings that are durable, adaptable and able to respond to changing social, environmental, technological and economic conditions; c) Positively contribute to the appearance and use of streets and other public spaces; d) Promote the efficient use of land and achieve appropriate housing densities which respond to the local context, as informed by community documents, and which take into account the urban, suburban or rural location of the site; e) Provide a co-ordinated and comprehensive scheme that does not prejudice the future development or design of adjoining sites; and f) Minimise energy consumption through sustainable approaches to design.

2. All development proposals will be required to respect the local environment and amenities of neighbouring properties in accordance with the principles set out below. Development proposals will be permitted where they: a) Positively contribute to local distinctiveness, the sense of place and the existing street scene, taking into account all relevant SPDs and community documents that identify the local character and distinctiveness of an area which is valued by local communities, whilst allowing for innovation where appropriate;

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b) Provide a high quality of amenity for occupants of developments and neighbouring properties, having regard to such issues as overlooking, access to natural light, outlook and amenity space, in accordance with the Design and Sustainability SPD; c) Have due regard to the density, scale, layout, appearance, architectural detailing, materials and history of the surrounding area, and the relationship to neighbouring buildings, landscape features and heritage assets; d) Are visually attractive as a result of good architecture; e) Provide appropriate parking provision (including bicycle storage), in terms of amount, design, layout and location, in accordance with the adopted parking standards; and f) Provide appropriate internal and external waste and recycling storage areas and accessible collection points for refuse vehicles, in accordance with the Design and Sustainability SPD, in order to promote effective recycling and disposal of household and commercial waste.

POLICY EM11 – THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT

All development must conserve or enhance the quality of the borough’s heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance. Development proposals which would affect designated or non-designated heritage assets will be permitted where they:

a) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the significance of the heritage asset and its setting, how this has informed the proposed development, and how the proposal would impact on the asset’s significance. This will be proportionate to the importance of the heritage asset and the potential impact of the proposal; b) Ensure that extensions and/or alterations respect the historic form, setting, fabric and any other aspects that contribute to the significance of the host building; c) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the significance, character and setting of conservation areas and how this has informed proposals, to achieve high quality new design which is respectful of historic interest and local character; d) Conserve or enhance the quality, distinctiveness and character of heritage assets by ensuring the use of appropriate materials, design and detailing; and e) Retain the significance and character of historic buildings when considering alternative uses and make sensitive use of redundant historic assets.

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4. BASELINE LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL STUDY

4.1 THE SITE AND STUDY AREA 4.1.1 The site is located at Fieldway, off Cross Lane, on the eastern edge of the village of Ashmansworth. The site and entire study area fall within the North Wessex Downs AONB, which confers a national landscape designation onto the area for the purpose of conserving and enhancing natural beauty including landform, geology, biodiversity, landscape features and human settlement. Of particular relevance to this project are the unique qualities and characteristics of the North Wessex Downs AONB as identified in the North Wessex Downs AONB Integrated Landscape Character Assessment, and the aims and objectives for the landscape identified in the North Wessex Downs AONB Management Plan 2014–2019. Also of relevance to this project is the North Wessex Downs AONB position statement on housing, which, on the subject of replacement dwellings, states:

Replacement dwellings should be of a scale and location that does not result in the new dwelling being particularly larger or higher or in a different location compared to the existing, unless exceptional justification and other landscape and ecological benefits can be provided. Proposals for replacement dwellings should demonstrate how the quality of the landscape is conserved and enhanced.

4.1.2 The site covers approximately 0.28 ha land, comprising the entirety of the existing curtilage of Fieldway, as well as a part of the surrounding paddock, which is under the applicant’s control. The site and immediate landscape are located within the Ashmansworth Conservation Area, which confers a requirement to preserve and enhance the character of the settlements. The existing development at Fieldway comprises the existing a bungalow with a converted loft, and an associated out-building within an 2463m2 garden, as well as a garage building and stables to the north-west. Fieldway is accessed via a private drive off a track which also provides access to Liddly, a residential development to the south-east of the site. With the exception of the AONB and the Ashmansworth Conservation Area, no statutory or local non-statutory natural environment or heritage designations cover, or lie directly adjacent to, the site.

4.1.3 The study area has primarily developed over a bedrock of chalk, with the site being located on an area of freely draining slightly acid loamy soil (Agricultural Land Classification Grade 3, sub-grade not specified). The landform of the area is closely associated with the historic environment, having formed millions of years ago when the area was dominated by warm chalk seas. This has resulted in a series of distinct ridgelines and valleys which create the undulating topography typical of the area, with a distinct north-west/south-east ridgeline to the north-east of the site. Fieldway is located on the

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire south-eastern downslope of the north-east/south-west ridgeline upon which Ashmansworth is located, with the site being at an elevation of between 224.50m and 230.25m Above Ordnance Datum (AOD). The containment provided by the ridgelines precludes the majority of views beyond the immediate landscape, however the undulating topography means that there are potential views from areas of elevated landform to the south-east.

4.1.4 The landuse of the study area is predominantly agricultural, broken up by mixed woodland blocks and copses, many of which are identified as ancient woodland. There is evidence of medieval assarts, along with 17th and 18th century informal enclosure, as well as the regular fields of 19th century formal Parliamentary enclosure. The majority of the fields are used for arable crop production, although there are several fields set aside for stock and grazing pasture. Additionally, a strong network of mixed native hedges along transport corridors gives the area an intimate visual character, and, along with areas of existing tree planting help contain the site within the landscape. Within Ashmansworth, there are a variety of tree species present, with ash (Fraxinus excelsior) being the most prominent, additionally there is also a high percentage of Lime (Tilia spp.), Oak (Quercus robur), and Beech (Fagus sylvatica). Other species of tree present in the village include horse chestnut, sweet chestnut, sycamore, willow, field maple, bird cherry, hawthorn, hazel, yew, scots pine, larch, spruce, holly, and evergreen oak.

4.1.5 The settlement pattern of the study area is defined by Ashmansworth, with the village presenting a typically linear pattern of built-form, with a mix of both residential and agricultural development; Fieldway and Liddly are notable outliers, in respect of residential development within the village. The high level of deciduous tree cover emphasises the settlement’s rural character, as well as defining it within the surrounding landscape. There are nine listed buildings within Ashmansworth, including the Grade I listed Church of St James, however, in terms of this application, the most notable listed building is Ashmansworth Manor, 140m to the north-west, as it has intervisibility with the site. As regards the building materials which are found within Ashmansworth, most of the historic properties within the Conservation Area are constructed in orange/red bricks, with some having knapped or unknapped flints and blue headers and stretchers in varying proportions. The majority of roofs are in plain peg or nib clay tiles, and are orange/red in colour, although there are a few examples of slate being used, as well as wheat reed thatch. Windows are usually timber, with some Georgian/Victorian panelled doors on later buildings. Where present, boundary walls are a mixture of low walls built of the same local brick and flint vernacular as many of the buildings. It is important to note that, in terms

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire of design and appearance, the existing bungalow at Fieldway is not typical of the area and makes no contribution to the character and appearance of Ashmansworth.

4.1.6 There are no PRoWs crossing or running directly adjacent to the site, with the closet being Footpath 3, approximately 330m to the west of the site, however there is no intervisibility with the site. The Wayfarer’s Walk, Recreational Route and Long Distance Path (Byway Open to All Traffic 18), is notable as it crosses the ridgeline to the north-east of the site, with there being potential glimpsed views through dense intervening vegetation. The Brenda Parker Way is another Recreational Route and Long Distance Path within the study area, however it will have no intervisibility with the development. The PRoW network provides links through the study area, connecting Ashmansworth with the wider countryside, as well as the hamlet of Crux Easton to the south-east. The A343 is the main vehicular transport corridor running through the study area, providing wider area connections to Newbury and Andover. The vehicular access through the remainder of the study area is defined by a series of minor roads and access tracks/drives, with Ashmansworth having three connections (including Church Lane), with the A343 as well as the villages of East Woodhay and Faccombe, to the north and west respectively.

4.2 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER 4.2.1 The following Landscape Character Assessments have been reviewed to establish the baseline character of the site and the wider study area: • Natural England NCA: 129 Thames Basin Heaths • Natural England NCA: 130. Hampshire Downs • North Wessex Downs AONB Integrated Landscape Character Assessment • Hampshire County Integrated Character Assessment • Basingstoke and Deane Landscape Assessment

4.2.2 The study area is covered by Natural England NCA: 129 Thames Basin Heaths and NCA: 130. Hampshire Downs, in which the site is located. However, due to the broad level of assessment of the NCAs, the identified key characteristics are too general to be relevant to the site. For this appraisal, the North Wessex Downs AONB Integrated Landscape Character Assessment and the most detailed Landscape Character Assessment (the Basingstoke and Deane Landscape Assessment) will be used to help determine the unique landscape character of the site within the wider landscape, as well as its contribution to established Landscape Character Areas (LCAs) and Landscape Character Types (LCTs) which define the study area. Only the information which is relevant to the appraisal has been listed in

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire order that the unique character of the development area and its context within the wider landscape can be accurately established. It is important to note that, due to the extent of individual LCAs and LCTs, some of the listed information may not be wholly relevant to the site and surrounding landscape.

NORTH WESSEX DOWNS AONB INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT 4.2.3 In March 2002, The Council of Partners adopted the North Wessex Downs AONB Integrated Landscape Character Assessment. The assessment was produced by Land Use Consultants and establishes the identity of the AONB and provides a summary of the main influences on the contemporary landscape character. The Landscape Character Assessment also provides detailed information on the key issues and management requirements relevant to the AONB's specific LCT and LCA. The site falls within LCT 2: Downland with Woodland, specifically LCA 2E: Chute Forest - Faccombe.

LCT 2: DOWNLAND WITH WOODLAND

Key Characteristics: • elevated chalk upland, distinguished by a thick capping of Clay-with-Flint. The reddish brown clay creates heavier sticky loams in comparison with the light, freely draining, calcareous soils found on the chalk; • a strongly rolling landform with gently domed hill tops, dry valleys and notable scarp and dipslope topography; • arable farmland dominates, although enclosure is provided by hedgerows and a mosaic of woodland cover, notably on the clay summits and as sinuous hangers along steep slopes; • a sheltered landscape with a diverse range of woodlands including shelterbelts, wooded pasture, parkland, copses and ancient and secondary semi-natural woodland; • remnants of chalk grassland survive, including two of the largest areas of protected chalk grasslands in the AONB; • characterised by Bronze Age and Iron Age hill forts situated on prominent hill tops forming very visible and distinctive features; • a wide range of field patterns present - a landscape of assarted fields, large wavy sided fields and fields bounded by tracks and roads, all typical of medieval enclosure, set against a more open landscape dominated by Parliamentary enclosure fields; • numerous historic parks and designed landscapes, many originating as medieval deer parks; • small villages nestled in sheltered valleys with widespread scattered farmsteads and hamlets, the latter being typical of a wood pasture landscape. Varied vernacular built form includes redbrick, flint and render, weatherboard, plus roofs of tile and thatch;

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• intricate network of rural lanes, including characteristic sunken lanes overhung by deep grassy banks and woodland; • recreational opportunities characterised by a high density of footpaths, bridleways and byways, which provide access to the attractive villages, woodlands, archaeological sites, and historic houses; • small, attractive settlements with good accessibility popular with commuters. Poor levels of service provision suggest high car ownership and high traffic levels on the rural lane network; • a peaceful, tranquil and secluded rural landscape, with sheltered enclosed woodland areas contrasting with more open, remote summits.

Key Issues: • in the past, intensification in farming leading to loss of environmental assets including biodiversity (e.g. chalk grassland/farmland birds) archaeological features and landscape character; • changes in farming practices - including loss of livestock so that some marginal areas of pasture may no longer be grazed leading to alternative uses, e.g. as horse paddocks or neglect/scrub encroachment; • loss of hedgerow boundaries and particularly mature hedgerow trees, plus poor management of remaining hedgerows; • lack of appropriate management of woodlands particularly ancient and semi natural woodlands formerly managed by coppicing and areas of wood pasture; • climate change - potential impacts on chalk grassland habitats and requirement for irrigation of arable land - including possible future demand for construction of reservoirs and infrastructure. Impact on woodlands with potential increase in non native species and tree loss (drought/windthrow) on dry chalk soils; • localised visual intrusions notably tall structures including pylons and masts, plus potential future demand for wind turbines, on the downland summits and skylines, which may impact on the secluded rural character; • increased traffic on the rural lane network, plus road improvements including kerbing, widening, signing and visibility splays which, in places, creates a more urban landscape; • intense development pressures particularly for new housing - potential effect on the character of the small nucleated hamlets and villages, plus demand for housing stock leading to inflated prices and absence of affordable housing; • decline in local services and facilities with many villages becoming ‘empty’ commuter villages by day;

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

• impact of all of the above leading to a loss of special qualities of tranquillity and peacefulness within this quiet rural landscape.

LCA 2E: CHUTE FOREST - FACCOMBE

Description: Chute Forest - Faccombe forms a distinct character area on the Wiltshire-Hampshire border. Underlain by the Upper Chalk, the landform has a great deal of topographical variation with a high rolling hills cut by steep sided dry valley, scarps and dramatic combes as for example at Vernham Dean. The area is characterised by the extensive and connected woodland cover, which occurs in association with the Clay-with-Flint covered summits. This produces a distinct landscape pattern comprising large blocks of woodland on the higher areas and long sinuous hangers clinging to the slopes of the steep combes where they are intermixed with pasture. The farmland woodland mosaic also includes areas of arable land on high ground enclosed by intact hedgerows with mature hedgerow trees plus smaller assarted fields, such as around Chute and Faccombe. These contrast with areas of more open arable land on the slopes dropping down towards both valleys of the River Bourne. Areas of parkland and estate farmland provide further variation as at Conholt Park. It is thus an area of great diversity with experiences ranging from intimate and enclosed to dramatic and open depending on the particular combination of landform and land cover. Taken as a whole the rolling, elevated plateau combined with the distinct and repetitive patterns of woodland cover provides a strong degree of cohesiveness and unity to the area.

The woodlands are varied ranging from areas of ancient woodland to more recent mixed plantations and shelterbelts. The vast Combe Wood and Linkenholt Hanging SSSI situated in a sheltered valley to the north of the area, is a good example of an ancient woodland and incorporates small areas of relict chalk grassland. Ash/field maple dominate the more calcareous soils, whilst the acidic clays support birch/pedunculate oak. The landscape pattern is repeated at Faccombe Wood and Netherton Hanging Copse. Sidley Wood is a further woodland SSSI of ancient hornbeam coppice. The steep slopes also retain important areas of chalk grassland, such as at Hogs Hole SSSI. The SSSI at Rushmore and Conholt Downs contains what has been noted as possibly the oldest known juniper population found on English chalk.

The area is fairly sparsely populated, with a low settlement density comprising small villages and hamlets sheltering in the folds of the chalk topography particularly on the south facing slopes, for example the Chutes, Tidcombe and Vernham Dean, as well as scattered isolated farmsteads and mansions (Conhault). Ashmansworth and Linkenholt are located on ridgelines. The small village of Collingbourne Kingston is located in the Bourne Valley to the west.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

Vernacular buildings in the area are predominantly of brick and flint, roofed with tile. Harder chalk was sometimes used in walls, and some older buildings retain timber framing, chalk cob and thatch. An intricate network of rural lanes winds across the area linking settlements, often following the lines of dry valleys such as the lane along Doiley Bottom. There are few main roads except the A343 and the area retains an ‘unspoilt’ tranquil rural character seemingly remote from urban influences, despite its proximity to Andover and the garrison town of North Tidworth

Key Characteristics: • part of the southern block of chalk upland, capped by clays and presenting a varied landform of high rolling hills cut by steep sided dry valleys, scarps and dramatic combes; • landscape framework created by the repeating pattern of woodland with long sinuous hangers on steep dry valley sides plus extensive woodland blocks on the clay summits, interconnected by a thick hedgerow structure; • varied woodland mix including areas of ancient woodland, possibly remnants of the Saxon Royal Forest of Chute, as well as more recent mixed plantations and shelterbelts; • a farmland-woodland mosaic including areas of enclosed arable land on high ground and more open arable land on the slopes dropping down towards the valleys of the River Bourne. These contrast with small scale assarted pasture fields with woodlands around Chute and Faccombe; • presence of large manor houses and parkland with medieval origins, subsequently refashioned in the 18th century, plus estate farmland; • important areas of chalk grassland retained on steep slopes; • varied field pattern including medieval assarts, 17th and 18th century informal enclosure and the regular fields of 19th century formal Parliamentary enclosure; • sparsely populated with a low settlement density comprising small villages and hamlets generally in folds of the chalk topography on south facing slopes, as well as ridge top settlements and scattered isolated farms and mansions; • built form includes harder chalk sometimes used in walls, brick and flint, chalk cob and thatch, with some older buildings retaining timber framing; • an intricate network of rural lanes winds through the area linking settlements, often following the lines of dry valleys. Alignments of Roman roads are preserved in modern thoroughfares; • a landscape with a great diversity with experiences ranging from intimate and enclosed to dramatic and open. The area retains an ‘unspoilt’ tranquil rural character.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

Key Issues: • intensive arable farming leading to loss of biodiversity, particularly chalk grasslands plus damage to archaeological features; • changes in farming practices - including loss of livestock so that some areas of pasture are no longer grazed - with scrub encroachment or managed by horse grazing with associated visual impacts (rank grassland, poorly managed boundaries and inappropriate fencing); • some weakening of the hedgerow structure - loss of boundaries and mature hedgerow trees, plus poor management of remaining hedgerows; • lack of appropriate management for the extensive woodland cover particularly ancient and semi natural woodlands (of Chute Forest); • localised visual intrusions, plus potential future demand for tall structures, e.g. for wind turbines/masts on the open summits, which would have a major impact in views to the area; • increased traffic on the narrow rural lane network, plus road improvements including kerbing, widening, signing and visibility splays; • loss of tranquillity.

BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT 4.2.4 In July 2001, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council adopted the Basingstoke and Deane Landscape Assessment. The assessment was produced by Landscape Design Associates in association with Wessex Archaeology, and provides the basis for responses to development proposals affecting the landscape of the borough and assists the council and other bodies involved in making decisions affecting the future of the landscape. The site falls within LCA 9: Ashmansworth and Binley Down, being located on the boundary between LCT: Chalk and Clay Landscapes (Landscape Sub-Type C5: Enclosed chalk and clay farmland: small-scale) and LCT: Clay Plateau Landscapes (Landscape Sub-Type C7: Enclosed clay plateau farmland).

LCA 9: ASHMANSWORTH AND BINLEY DOWN

Key Characteristics: • varied landform, consisting of a steep, relatively enclosed, valley system in the north around Ashmansworth and, in the south, a series of shallow ridges and valleys running parallel to each other into the Bourne valley; • dominated by rolling chalkland and unifying pattern of woodland blocks which (combined with open farmland, frequent hedgerows, trees and occasional parkland) form a landscape with a distinctive sense of place;

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• lies within North Wessex Downs AONB and generally possesses an unspoilt, quiet and rural character, with a sense of remoteness and limited intrusion from people, traffic and noise; • predominantly medium to large-scale arable fields reflecting 17th/18th century informal enclosure in the centre and, in the north, later parliamentary enclosure, bounded by intact hedgerows and frequent woodland blocks. Smaller fields, mainly under pasture, lie within the steeper valley slopes; • slightly more enclosed assarted land to the north on the steeper slopes of the clay plateau, with a higher proportion of hedgerow trees and a denser vegetation pattern; • in the south, 17th and 18th century small wavy-edged fields and ladder fields. The range of field types throughout the character area indicates historic time-depth in the landscape; • examples of scarce habitat types, especially small remnants of unimproved calcareous grassland in the far north, and frequent scattered blocks of ancient woodland, including Sidley Wood (an SSSI containing ancient hornbeam coppice, with no comparable stands known elsewhere in south central England); • moderate to low intervisibility within the area with the high proportion of vegetation cover limiting the extent of views; • low settlement density, with isolated villages, hamlets and scattered farmsteads along the narrow roads that wind through the area; • earthworks in Danegrove Copse (SM 450) and a long barrow (SM 12084) within Litchfield and Woodcott parish.

Overall Landscape Character: This is a landscape of varied topography, ranging from steep slopes to more linear, shallow valleys, and is unified by a general consistency in landcover. A medium to largescale mosaic of farmland and frequent woodland blocks characterises the area, creating a semi-enclosed or enclosed landscape. Predominantly arable fields lie on higher ground, bounded by a relatively strong structure of hedgerows and trees, with pasture generally confined to steep valley sides and floor. The steeper slopes of the clay plateau to the north have a slightly more enclosed nature with a denser pattern of vegetation.

Scattered farmsteads, isolated villages, and hamlets characterise this sparsely populated area. Settlements have developed along narrow roads which form a winding network through the landscape, that has maintained its unspoilt, intimate and rural character, remote from urban influences.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

Key Issues: • under-management of ancient semi-natural woodlands including hazel coppice woods; • some localised weakening of landscape structure in the slightly more open landscape types, resulting from hedgerow removal, and loss of broadleaf woodland to agricultural improvement; • management of hedgerows and field patterns of historic significance, and retention of hedgerow tree saplings; • management of road verges and hedge banks, and damage from scrub encroachment, road improvements and legacy of agrochemical use on adjacent farmland; • decline in extent of chalk grassland, and sheep pasture through scrub encroachment and agricultural improvement; • management of unimproved/semi-improved grassland, to maintain or enhance biodiversity; • loss of biodiversity within areas of intensive farmland; • lack of permanent grass field margins, including uncultivated buffer strips next to sensitive wildlife habitat areas; • localised noise intrusion from the A343, and visual intrusion from major pylon line across the centre of the area

LCT: CHALK AND CLAY LANDSCAPES – DESCRIPTION:

These landscapes are the most extensive in the Borough and are typical of chalkland areas where there are widespread deposits of clay with flints, particularly on hilltops, creating an undulating or rolling landform. These landscapes share some of the characteristics of the open arable landscapes, but the main difference is the greater incidence of woodland, hedgerows and tree cover. This is closely related to the presence of clay on the ridges and hilltops and its absence in the valleys. Three main sub-divisions of this type have been identified in this assessment on the basis of the degree of enclosure created by differences in landform and vegetation cover and the scale of the landscape.

LCT: CLAY PLATEAU LANDSCAPES – DESCRIPTION:

These are landscapes which typically occur on areas of higher ground underlain by extensive, sometimes almost continuous, deposits of clay with flints. The best example is Herriard Plateau in the south-eastern part of the Borough. Other examples are found in the Oakley/Hannington area and in places towards the far western boundary of the Borough. A denser pattern of vegetation distinguishes these areas from the adjacent chalk uplands, with a high overall cover of woodland (typically semi-natural broadleaved) and a strong structure of dense, mixed species hedgerows, with oak as a predominant species.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

The 1995 Borough assessment distinguishes between the clay plateau landscapes on areas of different topography, notably between the flatter areas of continuous clay, and the series of ridges and valleys where erosion has worn away much of the clay. These differences have also been defined in this assessment, together with a distinction in the degree of enclosure within the flatter clay plateau areas.

4.3 BASELINE ANALYSIS 4.3.1 The findings of the desk study and field survey have been used to determine the landscape value of the study area, and subsequently identify specific landscape and visual receptors that have the potential to be affected by the development. The proposed development will be appraised against these receptors so as to determine the Significance of Effect of the development on specific aspects of the landscape resource, leading to an overall calculation of Significance of Effect on the landscape resource as a whole.

4.3.2 It should be noted that, while specific receptors have been identified for consideration, this does not necessarily mean that they will be significantly and/or adversely affected by the proposals. Moreover, where there are Significant and/or Adverse effects on specific receptors, this does not mean that there will Significant Adverse effects on the landscape resource as a whole.

LANDSCAPE VALUE 4.3.3 The study area is a landscape of high scenic quality, something that has been recognised through its inclusion as part of the North Wessex Downs AONB, with a level of protection being conferred on the study area for its diversity of landscape and scenic beauty. It is for this reason that the area also has an intrinsic recreational value, further highlighted by the presence of two Long Distance Paths passing through the study area. The A343 is a feature that detracts from the area’s tranquility, however, overall the general lack of main roads and major development means that that the perception of the study area is that of a tranquil landscape. The undulating topography of the landscape gives a varied sense of enclosure between the dry valleys and ridgelines, with the presence of several large woodland blocks and copses resulting in a diverse visual character, with a mixture of both enclosed and open panoramic views within and across the area. Overall, the study area has a distinct rural character that is notably agricultural in nature, with arable crop production being a defining landuse of the area. While there is an element of fragmentation and weakened structure present in some hedgerows, the landscape as a whole is typically well maintained and has a generally strong landscape quality.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

4.3.4 The study area is largely representative of the identified LCAs and LCTs in which it is situated, particularly in respect of the description and key characteristics given for LCA 2E: Chute Forest - Faccombe. However, while the identified characteristics relevant to the study area represent important elements and features of the landscape resource, they are neither particularly rare nor common in respect of the wider scope of the relevant character assessments. In addition to the AONB, the designation of Ashmansworth, including the site, as a conservation area also highlights the special architectural and historic interest of the settlement. However, the landscape as a whole contains no known associations to any particular people or events that may have provided the landscape pertinent to the study area with cultural prominence, although Church of St James is a notable historic asset.

4.3.5 Overall the value of the landscape is High, which means that it is a ‘valued landscape’ under Section 15, Paragraph 170, Bullet Point 1, of the NPPF.

LANDSCAPE RECEPTORS 4.3.6 The following landscape receptors have been identified as being aspects of the landscape resource that have the potential to be affected by the proposals: • The character of the North Wessex Downs AONB. • The Character of Ashmansworth Conservation Area. • Established landscape character, elements, and features (which define the LCAs and LCTs in which the site is located). • The current landuse of the site and its contribution to the character of Ashmansworth and the wider study area. • The historic environment of the study area, and the site’s relationship with listed and notable non-listed heritage assets. • Existing on-site and boundary vegetation and its importance in respect of the site itself, as well as part of the wider study area.

VISUAL RECEPTORS 4.3.7 The following visual receptors locations have been identified as having potential intervisibility with the proposals: • Ashmansworth Manor • The residential edge of Ashmansworth • Cross Lane • The Wayfarer’s Walk (Byway Open to All Traffic 18)

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

• The residential edge of Crux Easton • Footpath 9

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

5. LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL APPRAISAL

5.1 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS 5.1.1 For this report, the landscape and visual effects will be appraised against the development proposals (see Appendix 1) using a baseline of a replacement dwelling, in a village located within the North Wessex Downs AONB. The findings of the appraisal will be used to determine the suitability of the proposals, as well as to suggest appropriate mitigation measures if required.

5.1.2 The application can be split into two parts, demolition and construction. Of the existing buildings, the bungalow, associated garage and out-building will be demolished, while the stables will be retained. The replacement dwelling will be located on the site of the existing garage, having a similar building footprint to the existing bungalow, while the new garage building will lie to the east of the new dwelling. The site will retain the existing access along its south-western boundary, with a new driveway being created to the replacement dwelling. The design style and materials palette are commensurate with existing residential developments found within the local area

5.1.3 Existing on-site vegetation will be retained and enhanced where appropriate. Furthermore, existing poor quality/diseased vegetation or inappropriate species are recommended for removal and replacement with appropriate native species. A landscaping scheme is being proposed to integrate the development into the landscape.

5.2 LANDSCAPE APPRAISAL 5.2.1 The landscape effect of the proposals has been appraised using various receptors identified in the baseline analysis to predict possible effects on the landscape of the site and surrounding area.

5.2.2 The site itself does not represent a specific feature or element defined as a key characteristic of the study area or the AONB, although, it does form part of several much broader key characteristics in respect of the area’s predominantly rural character. However, the existing bungalow at Fieldway, in terms of design and appearance, makes no contribution to the character and appearance of the area, in particular Ashmansworth Conservation Area. The replacement dwelling will be somewhat more prominent in the immediate landscape due to the increase in ridge height as well as on-site development being slightly closer to Cross Lane, however this can be mitigated by reducing the slab level and cutting the dwelling slightly into the slope of the land. The replacement dwelling has actively striven to use a locally characteristic design style and materials palette and post development Fieldway

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire will present an area of built-form more commensurate with the local landscape and the village setting, particularly from the eastern approach along Cross Lane. The development proposals will not conflict with the relevant key issues, strategies, objectives and policies identified across the relevant Character Assessments. The proposals are not considered inappropriate in respect of the key issues identified in the North Wessex Downs AONB Management Plan 2014–19. Moreover, they do not conflict with the North Wessex Downs AONB position statement on housing, with the relocation of the dwelling being justified by the potential for landscape and village setting enhancements.

5.2.3 While there will be an unavoidable loss of a small area of the surrounding paddock to accommodate the proposed development, there is a distinct lack of significant on-site vegetation, with no tree or hedgerow removal being required to accommodate the development. Furthermore, despite the slight increase in the curtilage of Fieldway, any changes to the established field pattern will not be legible outside of the immediate landscape. Additionally, the new landscaping proposed as part of the application will not only enhance the setting of Fieldway but also provide a continuous green link around the Paddock.

5.2.4 The effect of the proposals on the heritage assets within the study area will be limited. While there is potential intervisibility from upper storey windows at the Grade II listed Ashmansworth Manor, the proposals will not significantly affect the Manor’s historic landscape setting, as the proposed development will be seen in the established built-form context of Fieldway. Moreover, the Manor will remain physically divorced from the replacement dwelling, with an intervening paddock, hedges and mature trees. The existing bungalow has no particular historic or architectural interest, with any value Fieldway and the surrounding paddock has, in respect of historic landscape settings, being derived from its contribution to the area’s rural character, something that will remain unchanged post-development. The proposed development is not considered to affect the historic landscape settings of any other heritage assets within the study area due to distance and a general lack of intervisibility.

5.2.5 At a local and regional level, the Landscape Value of the study area as a whole is High, due to its location within the North Wessex Downs AONB but also taking into account the area’s heritage designations, and recreational value. The overall Susceptibility to Change is Medium as, while the proposed development will see on-site development being brought slightly closer to Ashmansworth Manor, the proposals will be in keeping with the area’s established character, particularly the built- form character of Fieldway and will be well contained within the landscape. As such, this study

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire considers the Overall Landscape Sensitivity of the site within the surrounding landscape to be High - Medium.

5.2.6 In terms of the Overall Magnitude of Landscape Effect resulting from the proposals, any change has to be considered in terms of the key elements and features that will definitely be affected and those that will potentially be affected. The importance of these elements and features as part of the wider landscape is also a consideration. While the proposals will result in a minor change in the baseline condition, with there being an increase in ridge height of the on-site built-form, the proposals will not result in the loss or alteration of any key elements, features and characteristics of the area, furthermore development will not significantly change the pre-development condition of the landscape as a whole. As such, the Overall Magnitude of Landscape Effect is Moderate – Slight. The development proposals have an Overall Significance of Landscape Effect of Moderate, which is not significant when considered under the LVA methodology used in the appraisal.

5.2.7 While the proposals will result in an a very slight change in the established pattern of built-form around Ashmansworth Manor, they will be in the established built-form context of Fieldway. Furthermore, in respect of the wider landscape, they will be in keeping with the prevailing rural character of the study area and will not affect important elements and features of the area. As such, the Overall Nature of Landscape Effect, without mitigation, is Neutral.

5.3 VISUAL APPRAISAL 5.3.1 The recorded viewpoints can be used to predict possible effects from PRoWs, roads, publicly accessible areas and residential properties within the study area. Viewpoints have been determined from where the desk study suggested that the development areas may be visible, as well as observations during the field survey. The recorded viewpoints are considered appropriate for the scale of the development and the prevailing topography and land cover. All photographs were taken using a digital equivalent of a 50mm focal length traditional 35mm SLR lens to represent most accurately the views as seen by the human eye.

5.3.2 For the purpose of this appraisal, close views are between 0m – 500m from the proposed development, medium views are between 500m – 1500m, and long views from further than 1500m. Views are representative and not totally exclusive. (See Appendix 2: Viewpoint Photographs for enlarged copies of the selected viewpoints).

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

5.3.3 The Viewpoints were visited in December 2017 when leaf cover was at a minimum. The seasonal differences (seasonality), in respect of potential effects arising from the varying degree of screening/filtering of views by vegetation that will apply in summer and winter, have been considered in the appraisal of all recorded viewpoints; as per the recommendation of GLVIA3. It is important to note that the recording of viewpoints during different seasons is not a prerequisite of the consideration of seasonality, as GLVIA3 states:

The timing of the assessment work and the project programme will also influence the practicality of covering more than one season.

Viewpoint 1: Close distance view south, through a field gate from Cross Lane adjacent to Ashmansworth Manor grounds. Representative of upper storey views from Ashmansworth Manor. Approximate distance from site: 130m (from Ashmansworth Manor 140m) Approximate OS map elevation: Between 230m and 235m AOD

The existing bungalow is strongly filtered by intervening hedges and is partially screened by landform. The proposed dwelling will be larger and slightly closer to receptors but will be of a more traditional design and construction than the existing. Furthermore, it will be seen in the established built-form context of APPRAISAL: Fieldway. There are potential upper storey views of the site from Ashmansworth Manor, albeit strongly filtered by the existing tree cover. Seasonality will have a significant effect in this case, as the site will be more heavily screened in the summer. Receptors are predominantly road users in vehicles and walkers connecting to local PRoWs, and residential properties. Receptor Sensitivity: High/Medium SIGNIFICANCE Magnitude of Effect: Moderate/Slight CALCULATION: Significance of Effect: Moderate Although of a traditional design and construction, the replacement dwelling will NATURE OF be noticeably higher than the existing bungalow. Nature of Effect of the proposed EFFECT: development, without mitigation, is Adverse.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

Viewpoint 2: Close transient view from Cross Lane south through the site access. Approximate distance from site: 120m Approximate OS map elevation: between 230m and 235m AOD

The replacement dwelling will be visible but will be not be seen to extend any further into the field than the existing stables. The replacement dwelling will be of a more traditional design and construction than the incongruous, urban APPRAISAL: appearance of the existing bungalow. Dense roadside hedges obscure the view from the west and east. Seasonality will have a limited effect. Receptors are predominantly road users in vehicles and walkers from the village to local PRoWs. Receptor Sensitivity: Medium/Low SIGNIFICANCE Magnitude of Effect: Slight CALCULATION: Significance of Effect: Moderate/Minor – Minor Although replacing an existing unremarkable dwelling, the replacement will be NATURE OF noticeably higher than the existing bungalow. Nature of Effect of the proposed EFFECT: development, without mitigation, is Adverse.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

Viewpoint 3: Close distance view south-west through a large hedge gap on Cross Lane. Approximate distance from site: 190m Approximate OS map elevation: between 230m and 235m AOD

There are large gaps in the roadside hedge allowing open views of the site. The existing bungalow is clearly visible and is removed from the main developed part of the village. It will be replaced by a larger dwelling, as well as the associated garage building. However, the proposed development will be seen to be in a APPRAISAL: similar location to the existing on-site built-form and will be of a more traditional design and construction. Seasonality will have a limited effect from this viewpoint. Receptors are predominantly road users in vehicles and walkers connecting through to local PRoWs. Receptor Sensitivity: Medium/Low SIGNIFICANCE Magnitude of Effect: Moderate/Slight CALCULATION: Significance of Effect: Moderate/Minor Although replacing the existing unremarkable dwelling with a more traditional NATURE OF design, the replacement will be more prominent in this view. Nature of Effect of EFFECT: the proposed development, without mitigation, is Adverse.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

Viewpoint 4: Close distance view south-west from Cross Lane through a large gap in the roadside hedge. Approximate distance from proposed dwelling: 375m Approximate OS map elevation: between 230m and 235m AOD

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

Viewpoint 5: Medium distance strongly filtered, partial view south-west from the Wayfarer’s Walk Recreational Route. Approximate distance from site: 625m Approximate OS map elevation: Between 235m and 240m AOD

There are extremely limited, filtered, winter views through a few gaps in the hedge and tree belt along the western side of the PRoW. A very small part of the APPRAISAL: roof of the proposed dwelling will be visible. However, receptors are far more likely to have their attention focused on the expansive panorama and Highclere Castle to the north and east, such that views to the south-west will not be noticed.

Receptor Sensitivity: High SIGNIFICANCE Magnitude of Effect: Negligible CALCULATION: Significance of Effect: Moderate/Minor While the proposals will theoretically be visible, views of the development will NATURE OF not affect the area’s visual character and will not be legible in the context of the EFFECT: existing development of Ashmansworth, the Nature of Effect of the proposed development, without mitigation, is Neutral.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

Viewpoint 6: Medium distance view from an elevated location on Footpath 9 at Crux Easton. Approximate distance from site: 1160m Approximate OS map elevation: Between 230m and 235m AOD

APPRAISAL: The site is obscured by dense intervening vegetation. Receptor Sensitivity: Medium/High SIGNIFICANCE Magnitude of Effect: None CALCULATION: Significance of Effect: None The proposed dwelling will not be visible from this viewpoint due to dense year- NATURE OF round tree screening, the Nature of Effect of the proposed development, without EFFECT: mitigation, is Neutral.

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire

Viewpoint 7: Medium distance, elevated, view north-west from the grounds of Crux Easton Church of St Michael & All Angels. Approximate distance from site: 1350m Approximate OS map elevation: Between 210m and 215m AOD

Ashmansworth is visible along the wooded skyline in this view. The existing Fieldway dwelling can be seen and is heavily filtered by trees and is not readily APPRAISAL: visible. The proposed dwelling, although having a higher ridge, will be difficult to discern from this viewpoint due to its traditional construction materials which will blend in with the village and the wooded backdrop. Receptor Sensitivity: Medium SIGNIFICANCE Magnitude of Effect: Negligible CALCULATION: Significance of Effect: Minor While the proposals will theoretically be visible, views of the development will NATURE OF not affect the area’s visual character and will not be legible in the context of the EFFECT: existing development of Ashmansworth, the Nature of Effect of the proposed development, without mitigation, is Neutral.

OVERALL SIGNIFICANCE OF VISUAL EFFECT 5.3.4 The Overall Visual Sensitivity of the study area is considered High, taking account of the AONB designation, the presence of Long Distance Paths, and the numerous designated heritage assets within the study area. However, the visual envelope of the site is comparatively limited, with the only open views of the development being through gaps in the hedge along Cross Lane. Moreover, while the location of the dwelling at Fieldway will experience a slight change, the proposals will see the replacement of the visually uncharacteristic existing bungalow with a property more commensurate with the residential design which characterises the local area. As such the Overall Magnitude of Visual Change is Slight/Negligible, resulting in the Overall Significance of Visual Effect being Moderate – Moderate/Minor, which is not significant when considered under the LVA methodology used in the appraisal.

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5.3.5 As is the case with all publicly accessible and residential areas where there are views of the site, the proposed dwelling will be visible as a new feature, however, these views represent only a small part of a much wider study area, with adverse views being localised and only from a short section of Cross Lane and some residential properties on the south-east side of Ashmansworth. As such, the Overall Nature of Visual Effect, of the proposed development, without mitigation, is Neutral.

5.4 CONSTRUCTION EFFECTS 5.4.1 During construction and demolition, plant and materials will be visible. However, the construction effects associated with the development will be temporary and will have no lasting adverse effects on the recorded landscape and visual receptors. Appropriate storage of construction materials and equipment, and spoil from demolition, will help minimise any effects during construction and demolition.

5.5 RECOMMENDED MITIGATION AND ENHANCEMENT 5.5.1 The following recommendations are appropriate to reduce the significance of the potential landscape and visual effects of the proposed development, particularly the close views from within the Cross Lane area and the south-east side of Ashmansworth. The aim of the proposals is to integrate the development into the landscape while providing enhancements to the area’s landscape structure through a comprehensive scheme of planting and management.

General: • It would be beneficial to reduce the prominence and ridge height of the proposed dwelling. This can be achieved without affecting its design by:

 Reducing the slab level and thus the ridge height. This can be achieved on the sloping site without giving the appearance of an artificial excavation.

 Define a garden area around the replacement dwelling and use the remainder of the site as grassed paddock. • The existing bungalow will be demolished following construction of the replacement. To limit the effects of this on the landscape the following are recommended:

 All demolition materials, apart from inert spoil which can be used for land regrading, to be promptly removed from the site.

 The site to be regraded into the general downslope of the hillside by use of inert spoil and soils from the excavation for the replacement dwelling.

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Management of Existing Planting (At access and along north and west boundaries): • Continued management of existing boundary hedges and trees on the site boundaries and along the access track from Cross Lane. • Remove any existing poor quality/diseased vegetation or invasive species and replace as appropriate. • Maintenance of all retained vegetation, with a focus on undertaking remedial work, including thinning, removal of low growth and crown raising as appropriate. • Plant additional tree and hedgerow species where necessary. • Planting for the purposes of replacement and enhancement will use appropriate native species characteristic of the area.

Proposed Mitigation and Planting: • New planting should comprise native species characteristic of the area. • A new mixed native hedgerow should be established along all the open boundaries of the paddock, as well as around the site to define the domestic curtilage. • Native trees to be strategically planted in the corners of the site at the hedgerow intersections to help to integrate the dwelling into the rural setting. At planting a range of tree sizes should be used to create instant impact.

EFFECT OF MITIGATION 5.5.2 At Implementation: The overall Significance of Effect and Nature of Effect will remain largely the same. However, reducing the slab level of the replacement dwelling will lessen its prominence within the immediate landscape, most notably in terms of the effects associated with Ashmansworth Manor. While the proposed planting will be a notable enhancement to the area, any changes associated with the mitigation will primarily become apparent when planting reaches maturity.

5.5.3 At Maturity: The overall significance of both landscape and visual effects will be reduced to Moderate/Minor as the development becomes better integrated into the wider landscape. Moreover, the localised adverse effects on Ashmansworth Manor will become Neutral in nature as a result of the development having an established landscape setting. There will be improvements to the area’s hedgerow network through establishing new hedging around the site and paddock. Furthermore, the restoration of the existing residential curtilage to paddock will also have localised ecological benefits.

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6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 The key considerations when appraising the potential landscape and visual effects of the proposals are the receptors that will be potentially affected by the development. Of particular importance to the consideration of the developments overall effect is whether the construction of the replacement dwelling will adversely affect the character of the study area, in particular the unique character of the North Wessex Downs AONB and the Ashmansworth Conservation Area. A key mitigating factor to be considered is the established built context of Fieldway.

6.2 While the proposals will see the curtilage of Fieldway be slightly redefined, the overall perception of the development will be unchanged as Fieldway will remain an area of residential development contained within a Paddock. Furthermore, the proposals do not form part of a broader landuse change across the wider landscape, with the replacement dwelling being in keeping with the area’s predominantly rural character and development being predominantly located within the established curtilage of Fieldway. The development will not result in the loss of any characteristic features of the landscape and will not have any significant adverse effects on the much broader key characteristics the site forms part of, in particular those associated with the North Wessex Downs AONB and the Ashmansworth Conservation Area. There will be no loss of any significant vegetation to allow for construction of the replacement dwelling. It is acknowledged that the existing vegetation around the site is important in respect of landscape and visual mitigation and as such this will continue to be managed and restocked as appropriate. The changes to the historic landscape setting of Ashmansworth Manor are noteworthy, however the development can be better integrated into the Manor’s setting by lowering the proposed slab level of the property as well as through a comprehensive scheme of planting.

6.3 The visual envelope of the site is extremely limited, with the topography of the area precluding the majority of views beyond the immediate landscape, with any additionally views being from areas of elevated landform over 1000m to the south-east. There will be no sustained open views of the replacement dwelling, with the only open views of the site being glimpsed through gaps in the hedgerow along Cross Lane. From the wider landscape, any potential views will be very heavily filtered and difficult for potential receptors to discern, including from the Wayfarer’s Walk Recreational Route. The most notable views of the development will be from Ashmansworth Manor, where there are filtered views of the site from the upper storey windows of the property. However, as is the case with the potential landscape effects, any adverse impacts can be effectively mitigated by lowering the slab

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6.4 While there will be localised adverse visual effects in respect of views from Ashmansworth Manor, these can be effectively addressed by the recommended mitigation and enhancement measures listed in Section 5.5 of this report and detailed below. The aim of the mitigation measures is to not only integrate the proposed development into the landscape but also provide enhancements to the area’s landscape structure, in particular the hedgerow network. Proposals will be informed by the guidance provided in the relevant character assessments and associated documents.

6.5 Mitigation measures will mainly focus on the retention, enhancement and management of existing vegetation around the site, as well as the establishment of new, appropriate areas of planting, including the proposed woodland plantation, using locally native species. Another key aspect of the recommended mitigation is lowering the slab level of the replacement dwelling thus reducing its prominence within the landscape.

6.6 Existing vegetation around the site, will be retained, enhanced and managed as far as possible. Any existing poor quality/diseased vegetation or invasive species will be recommended for removal and replacement. Plants that are removed will be replaced with native species where appropriate. Where necessary, remedial work will be undertaken, including thinning, removal of low growth and crown raising.

6.7 A root protection buffer zone will also be put in place on the outer edge of the calculated Root Protection Areas (RPAs) of the retained trees and hedging, where necessary, in order to prevent ground works from affecting the roots of the retained vegetation. Development in the RPAs of the retained trees is permissible, provided the RPA is cut back no more than 20% on one side.

6.8 It is recommended that mixed native hedging be used within the scheme to create new boundaries and define and repair existing ones. A new section of mixed native hedging should be established around the paddock, with secondary hedging being used to define the domestic curtilage of the replacement dwelling. New hedge planting will help create a setting for the development and better integrate it into the surrounding landscape, while also creating new green links around the site and repairing existing ones.

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6.9 New hedging will be planted at 5 plants per metre at 45cm centres, and planted as a double staggered row. Where necessary, gaps in existing hedging will be repaired using the Mixed Native Hedge Species Mix detailed below. Gaps smaller than 1.0m are to be gapped up with hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). Hedgerows will be grown and managed at 2.0m – 2.5m in height. Plants will be individually staked with bamboo and guarded with spiral guards.

Mixed Native Hedge Species Mix Scientific name Common name Percentage Acer campestre Field maple 5% Corylus avellana Hazel 12% Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn 65% Euonymus europaeus Spindle 5% Prunus spinosa Blackthorn 8% Rosa canina Dog rose 2.5% Viburnum opulus Guelder rose 2.5%

6.10 It is recommended that native trees be strategically planted within the proposed hedgerow, as well as within the paddock, adjacent to the Access track. There will be a focus on filtering views of the development, as well as creating structure around Fieldway. New tree planting will encourage species diversity around the site, as well as helping to establish a hierarchy of tree ages in the area. Trees will be staked and guarded as appropriate to prevent damage by vermin.

Native Tree Planting Scientific name Common name Specification Acer campestre Field maple Standard Fagus sylvatica Beech Heavy Standard Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn Standard Malus sylvestris Crab apple Standard Prunus padus Bird cherry Standard Quercus robur English Oak Heavy Standard Sorbus torminalis Wild service tree Selected Standard Tilia cordata Small-leaved lime Selected Standard

6.11 As a result of the appraisal of landscape and visual effects, it has been determined that, due to the high level of containment afforded by the existing landform and vegetation, coupled with the proposed mitigation and enhancement measures, any potential effect of the development on

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Landscape and Visual Appraisal Replacement Dwelling at Fieldway, September 2018 Cross Lane, Ashmansworth, Hampshire landscape and visual receptors will be extremely localised. Furthermore, the development proposals will not conflict with the relevant key issues, strategies, objectives and policies identified across the relevant Character Assessments. Additionally, the proposals are not considered inappropriate in respect of the key issues identified in the North Wessex Downs AONB Management Plan 2014–19. Moreover, the proposed development is not considered to conflict with the North Wessex Downs AONB position statement on housing, with the relocation of the on-site dwelling being justified by the potential for landscape enhancements. Taken as a whole, post-mitigation, the Overall Significance of Effect is Moderate/Minor, which is not significant under the methodology used in this appraisal. Furthermore, the proposed mitigation will address any adverse effects meaning that the Overall Nature of Effect on the study area is Neutral.

6.12 Post-mitigation, there will also be a Slight Positive effect on the area’s natural heritage, as a result of a comprehensive scheme of hedgerow enhancement and management, as well as the creation of an important green link around the paddock. The proposed development can be undertaken in compliance with the relevant guidance and policies in the National Planning Policy Framework and the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011 to 2029.

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7. REFERENCES

APPRAISAL GUIDANCE

The Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, 2013. Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. 3rd ed. Abingdon: Routledge.

The Countryside Agency (Now Natural England) and Scottish Natural Heritage, 2002. Landscape Character Assessment: Guidance for England and Scotland. Available through: Natural England website

MAPPING

Hampshire County Council, 2018. Hampshire Rights of Way Online. Available at:

British Geological Survey, 2018. Geology of Britain viewer. Available at:

Soilscapes, 2018. Soilscapes Map. Available at:

Natural England, 2010. Agricultural Land Classification map London and the South East. Available at:

Magic, 2018. Interactive Mapping. Available at:

Hampshire Council, 2018. Online Mapping. Available at:

Historic England, 2018. The National Heritage List for England. Available at:

PLANNING POLICY

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2018. National Planning Policy Framework. Available at:

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, 2016. Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2011 to 2029) Available at:

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CHARACTER ASSESSMENT

Natural England, 2014. NCA Profile: 129 Thames Basin Heaths. Available through: Natural England website:

Natural England, 2014. NCA Profile: 130. Hampshire Downs. Available through: Natural England website:

The Countryside Agency (Now Natural England), 2002. North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Integrated Landscape Character Assessment. Available through: North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty website

Hampshire County Council, 2010. Hampshire County Integrated Character Assessment. Available through Hampshire County Council Website:

Landscape Design Associates, 2001. Basingstoke and Deane Landscape Assessment. Available through Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Website:

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

The Council of Partners of the North Wessex Downs AONB, 2009. North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan 2009-2014. Available through: North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty website:

North Wessex Downs AONB Management Working Group and Council of Partners, 2012. North Wessex Downs AONB Position Statement Housing. Available at:

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, 2004. Conservation Area Appraisal for Ashmansworth. Available at:

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

APPENDIX 2: VIEWPOINT PHOTOGRAPHS Filtered views of proposed dwelling, seen in front of existing bungalow

VP: 1 Viewpoint direction: South Approximate distance from site boundary: 130m Taken by: WH Photograph date: December 2017 Approximate OS map elevation: Between 230m and 235m AOD Existing garage to be removed Existing bungalow to be removed Existing stables to be retained

Glimpsed views of proposed dwelling through site access

Site access

VP: 2 Viewpoint direction: South Approximate distance from site boundary: 120m Taken by: WH Photograph date: December 2017 Approximate OS map elevation: Between 230m and 235m AOD Existing bungalow Glimpsed views of proposed to be removed dwelling through roadside vegetation

Existing stables to be retained

Glimpsed views of Existing garage proposed garage through to be removed roadside vegetation

VP: 3 Viewpoint direction: South-west Approximate distance from site boundary: 190m Taken by: WH Photograph date: December 2017 Approximate OS map elevation: Between 230m and 235m AOD Existing bungalow to be removed

Glimpsed views of proposed dwelling through roadside vegetation

Glimpsed views of proposed garage through roadside vegetation

Existing garage to be removed

VP: 4 Viewpoint direction: South-west Approximate distance from site boundary: 375m Taken by: WH Photograph date: December 2017 Approximate OS map elevation: Between 230m and 235m AOD Glimpsed views of roof of proposed dwelling

VP: 5 Viewpoint direction: South-west Approximate distance from site boundary: 625m Taken by: WH Photograph date: December 2017 Approximate OS map elevation: Between 235m and 240m AOD Development obscured by dense vegetation

VP: 6 Viewpoint direction: North-west Approximate distance from site boundary: 1160m Taken by: WH Photograph date: December 2017 Approximate OS map elevation: Between 230m and 235m AOD Filtered views of proposed dwelling

Existing bungalow seen amongst trees

VP: 7 Viewpoint direction: North-west Approximate distance from site boundary: 1350m Taken by: WH Photograph date: December 2017 Approximate OS map elevation: Between 210m and 215m AOD