Introduction

Welcome About Ward Homes Welcome to this event to discuss the potential development of land adjacent to Sholden Ward Homes has enjoyed an enviable reputation for building quality homes since 1935. New Road and London Road, Sholden. The proposal site has been identified by District The company’s reputation is founded on the highest standards, providing family homes, town Council for future residential development, to help contribute to the District’s pressing housing houses and apartments. The environment has always played an important part in Ward Homes needs. Ward Homes is seeking the successful development of the site to ensure the final development from choice of locations to a commitment to enhancing the surroundings. scheme benefits the local community by providing much needed new housing, retaining part Each development fully incorporates natural features such as mature trees and hedgerows, of the site as open space and potentially safeguarding an area for Sholden Primary School to as a result Ward Homes has been the recipient of numerous Green Leaf awards over the years. relocate onto the site. The following boards introduce the proposal site, illustrating the constraints, Ward Homes has entered into an agreement to purchase this site for residential redevelopment opportunities and principles that will inform how the proposal site is brought and is holding this event in order to understand local views on all aspects of these proposals. forward for development. We welcome any views that you have, which will help This event will be the first of two planned public exhibitions by Ward Homes. The feedback from us to create a development that will successfully integrate into the local community. this first event will help to inform the proposed emerging draft layout for the site, which will be displayed at the second exhibition providing a further opportunity for community comment.

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Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden Background

Why is this site being proposed for new housing? Sholden is part of Deal, which is the second largest town in the district after Dover. The adopted Dover Core Strategy requires 1,600 new houses to be built in Deal over the period until 2026. The site is indicated as being appropriate for residential development by Council in the Dover Core Strategy adopted in February 2010. This followed substantial background work undertaken by the District Council on matters such as landscape and flood risk to inform the decision that this site is an appropriate site to accommodate housing. The proposed redevelopment of this site would result in a self contained, modest extension to Sholden and the existing built settlement, which would help to contribute to the District’s overall housing needs generally and the need for affordable housing.

London Road/A258

Sholden New Road

Protected tree lined avenue A258 London Road The proposed site, outlined in red

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden Site features and constraints

The proposal site and its surrounding environs comprise a number of features and

constraints, including mature trees and hedgerows. The eastern boundary of the site is Private Road Listed Buildings within Hull Place bounded by an adjacent mature tree belt beyond which are a number of listed buildings, to Cottington Lakes Fishery (Manor House & Roman Villa Site) including Hull Place. To the west the site is bounded by the A258 London Road and associated bus stops, foot Substantial Mixed Evergreen paths and cycle path. The southern boundary is bounded by Sholden New Road, which is Tree Belt Shadow also a local bus route. 10m Buffer Zone 10m Buffer Zone

The plan opposite highlights numerous site features and constraints, including how Private Sports Ground important features such as boundary trees and hedgerows could be protected with the Open Space introduction of landscaped buffer zones. Track overhead electricity cable Fall of Site Have we identified all the constraints for the site? Please let us know if you Shadow think we have missed any important local features or constraints by filling out a feedback form. Deciduous Tree Belt

Unmarked footpath Tree-line Avenue (protected)

Fall of Site

Bus Stop

Shadow Road Noise Protective Hedge Screen

5m Buffer Zone

A258 LONDON ROAD Constrained Junction

Wide Landscaped verge with Footpath and Cycle Path Bus Stop

Tree buffer to north west Sholden New Road Site features and plan

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden What should the development comprise of?

The site is indicated as being appropriate for residential development by Dover District Council in the Dover Core Strategy adopted in February 2010. Ward Homes considers that the successful redevelopment of the proposal site could include the following elements: • New homes, including much needed affordable housing for local people • A new area of public open space to serve the development and for use by the wider community • Retention and enhancement of public right of way on the eastern boundary of the proposal site • Potential for Sholden Primary School to relocate onto the site. Design and detailing The design and detailing of the proposed dwellings has not been considered in detail at this stage. However, Ward Homes recognise that if the proposal site is brought forward for development the design will need to ensure the development sits comfortably within its surroundings, whilst also recognising that the site forms an important gateway into Sholden and Deal. Ward Homes considers at this stage that the design for the proposed new homes could adopt a traditional design approach, drawing inspiration from the existing mix of old and new styles within Sholden and nearby Deal as well as creating its own distinctive character. What do you think? Please fill out a feedback form andlet us know the type of design approach you think the proposed new homes should adopt.

Map of proposal site, nearby listed buildings are indicated in blue

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden Opportunities

Possible layout

The plan opposite shows how the layout for a new development could be arranged on the Controlled Access to site including provision of a new central area of open space, improved boundary footpath Cottington Lakes for fishing. links and the potential to provide a new site for Sholden Primary School. Ward Homes welcomes feedback on its initial plans and ideas for the site whilst they are still at preliminary stages. Following this exhibition, more detailed plans will be worked up New ‘rural’ footpaths New ‘rural’ footpaths including a proposed draft layout. Local feedback will be fully considered in working up the & circular walks & circular walks in buffer zones in buffer zones

proposed draft layout. Connection point to Sholden New Road. - Emergency, Cycle and Please take this opportunity to fill out a feedback form. Pedestrian Access Opportunity to create high quality Boulevard style Open Space Main Access Sreet

Views to Open Space

New ‘rural’ footpaths & circular walks in buffer zones Potential New Site for Primary Access Sholden Primary School from A258

Gateway Buildings Gateway Buildings at new entrance at new entrance Potential location for Landmark Building Proposed built form to frontage Proposed built form to frontage

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Views to Open Space Views to Open Space

Proposed New Residential Development : Sholden BDB Design

Sholden New Road and proposal site Opportunities plan

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden Controlled Access to Cottington Lakes for fishing.

New ‘rural’ footpaths New ‘rural’ footpaths & circular walks & circular walks in buffer zones in buffer zones

Connection point to Sholden New Road. - Emergency, Cycle and Pedestrian Access Opportunity to create high quality Boulevard style Open Space Main Access Sreet Potential new site for Sholden Primary School?Views to Open Space

New ‘rural’ footpaths & circular walks in buffer zones Potential New Site for Primary Access Sholden Primary School from A258

Gateway Buildings Gateway Buildings at new entrance at new entrance Potential location for Landmark Building Proposed built form to frontage Proposed built form to frontage

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Views to Open Space Views to Open Space

Existing Sholden Primary School Potential new site for Sholden School Proposed New Residential Development : Sholden BDB Design Dover District Council’s Core Strategy, adopted February 2010, states that measures that could However, it is recognised that the current Sholden Primary School site is directly on London enable Sholden Primary School to relocate need to be considered. As a result, Ward Homes Road and on a fairly small constrained site. It is considered that there may be a local desire have appointed a specialist Education Consultant and has met with Officers at Dover District to see the existing school relocate to a more appropriately located new site. The proposal site Council, the Diocese of (Sholden Primary School is a Church of School) could potentially provide this opportunity and safeguard a site for Sholden Primary School to and County Council who are responsible for education generally. relocate and form part of the proposed development. All parties are agreed that there are sufficient school places within Deal to take Do you think that part of the development site should be reserved for the possible children from the proposed development and that there is no quantitative need relocation of Sholden Primary School? to relocate Sholden Primary School onto the site.

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden Accessibility

Access It is proposed that the new development would be served from a new junction on London Road and the following highway benefits would be incorporated into the proposals: • The proposed point of access from London Road would comply with appropriate highway standards and provide adequate visibility to ensure highway safety • The access point proposed from Sholden New Road will be limited to use by emergency Land vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians Parcel • The proposed layout would include pedestrian and cycle links designed to ensure natural linkage with the existing road and footpath network surrounding the site and to nearby Key Node bus stops • The proposed internal road pattern of the new development would be specifically Secondary designed to promote low vehicle speeds Node • The proposed on-site roads would look to create environments which give priority Footpaths & to pedestrians over cars. Cycle Paths Parking Main Access Levels of parking will be informed by guidance set out by Dover District Council. Streets The provision of adequate on-street parking spaces would cater for visitor car parking.

Secondary Access Cycles Lanes The proposed development would encourage cycling as an alternative mode of transport to accessing the site by car. The proposed planning application would be accompanied by a detailed Transport Assessment (TA). Proposed New Residential Development : Sholden BDB Design

Potential access into and around proposal site

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden Sustainability and drainage

Sustainability Foul Water The site is situated in a sustainable location on the edge of the existing settlement of Connection to Existing Sholden. It is close to public transport with adjacent bus stops providing regular bus links to Deal and Sandwich. Community facilities, including schools and open space, are all within 400-800m of the site or a 5-10 minute walk. The proposed homes would achieve Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes and incorporate environmental design features including energy efficient heating systems, Open Swale energy efficient water supply systems, enhanced home insulation and rainwater harvesting Open Swale in the form of water butts for domestic recycling. All new homes will be provided with On-Site Storage 10m Buffer Zone (dry Pond) sufficient space for recycling facilities, either in integrated bin stores or within kitchen or utility areas. Where possible, a compost bin within the gardens of each home would also be provided. overhead electricity cable Open Space & Private Sports Ground Recreation Area Open Swale Open Space Drainage The proposed scheme would feature appropriate on site surface water attenuation Open Swale and drainage features. In addition, a Flood Risk Assessment has also been commissioned, to ensure issues such as on and off site drainage issues are fully considered. Urban Swale along street

A258 LONDON ROAD

Proposed New Residential Development : Sholden BDB Design Proposal site Proposed drainage strategy

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden Ecology and landscape

Natural environment Existing land use An initial desk based ecology report has confirmed that the site has historically been used for The site is currently in agricultural use. The loss of agricultural land will be considered and agriculture and as a result is species poor. However, the site boundaries contain mature trees justified as part of the application submission. There is not enough previously developed land and hedgerows with associated flora and fauna. To ensure the responsible redevelopment of to accommodate the level of growth apportioned to Deal. Therefore, it is necessary to use the proposal site, Ward Homes has commissioned environmental surveys and studies including greenfield/agricultural land for housing. This site is considered one of the few of the many for Great Crested Newts, Reptiles, Bats, Birds and Dormice. sites put forward to be acceptable for development. These additional surveys undertaken to date indicate that the ecological interests of the site are associated with the boundary hedgerows and trees. The opportunity exists to retain and enhance the on site natural features and habitats and to support existing flora and fauna and to seek a net gain for biodiversity. Mitigation and enhancement measures could include the Buffer Zone Re-inforced Landscaping creation of green buffer zones around the perimeter of the site to include retained hedgerows and trees as well as supplementary planting to create new habitats and wildlife corridors. Green Corridor Green Lane Tree-lined Landscape Boulevard Paved Square

Central Open Space Views to Open Space All healthy boundary trees and those protected by Tree Preservation Orders would be retained. & Paved Recreation Area Square Green In addition, Ward Homes is committed to ensure the development is landscaped to a very high Green Lane Important Tree Lane standard with the appropriate planting of new trees, shrubs and other plants. The proposed Buffer Screen

Paved high quality landscaping, including new landscaped buffers, links and corridors, will ensure the Square Green green character of the local area is continued into the site. Tree-lined Lane Boulevards Buffer Zone Historic environment Re-inforced Landscaping

Buffer Zone Re-inforced Landscaping The proposed redevelopment and its design would also need to carefully consider the Green Lane proximity of nearby listed building to ensure their setting is respected. The site has previously been looked at in terms of archaeology. This work will be updated as part of the application submission.

Views to Open Space Views to Open Space

Proposed New Residential Development : Sholden BDB Design

Possible landscape strategy

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden Local planning guidelines Potential benefits

Dover District Council is currently producing its Local Development Framework (LDF), The proposed redevelopment of land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road which includes the Core Strategy, which was adopted by the Council in February 2010. with much needed new housing, would deliver a sustainable and high quality progression of the existing settlement. • Dover District has adopted a growth strategy and Deal, as the second largest settlement in the District, has an important role in supporting Dover town in Benefits include: delivering housing growth. • The opportunity to contribute to the District’s pressing housing needs. • The Core Strategy requires 1,600 new homes to be built in Deal during the period • The provision of a beneficial and varied mix of new house types, including much up to 2026. needed affordable homes. • The adopted Core Strategy has indicated the proposal site for future redevelopment • A design that would incorporate locally distinctive features, particularly in relation to with new homes. materials and planting. • Dover District Council’s Core Strategy seeks 30% affordable housing provision, requiring • The development would be sensitive to its location, there is potential for enhancement a mix of housing sizes and types, together with a range of tenures including both rented and retention of existing ecological features including hedging and mature trees. and shared ownership. This proposal would comply with this policy. • The site is sustainably located on the edge of the existing settlement, close to • The Core Strategy also states that the relocation of Sholden Primary School should community facilities, recreational areas, nearby schools and bus routes. be considered. • There are opportunities to connect into and improve accessibility to the existing Local housing needs: footpath network, to promote walking and cycling as an alternative to car use. • The Strategic Housing Market Assessment for East Kent, covering Dover, Thanet, • The redevelopment of the proposal site could also deliver wider community benefits by Canterbury, Swale and Shepway, ranked Deal second out of 21 Local Housing Market providing a new area of open space and a potential new site for Sholden Primary School. Areas in terms of affordable housing need.

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden Next steps and timetable

We hope this event has proved useful in informing you of our intentions for the site. Feedback We would be grateful if you could take the time to complete a feedback form with your Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden views on the proposals.

Your feedback is important to us. Let us know what you think about the Following this event Ward Homes will review the feedback received and will use these proposals here today. The comments made will be fed back intoWhat the do you think about the proposed development? planning process before the application is submitted. We’ll also keep ______views to inform the next stage of the detailed design for the site. Ward Homes will then you informed regarding the progress of the application. ______

consult with the local community again about its plans which will still be in draft form, You can pop your comment form in the ballot box or send it to______us by post, fax or email. Closing date for feedback is 4 September 2010 ______0800 298 7040 prior to submitting a full detailed planning application to Dover District Council. Telephone: 01962 893 883 ______Fax: [email protected]

The proposed timescale for this is as follows: Email: Remarkable Consultation, The Pump House,What do you think about the proposed development? Post: Garnier Road, Winchester, SO23 9QG

www.consultation-online.co.uk/meriden ______• Initial feedback from this event to be received by 4th September 2010 Web: ______

______• Feedback reviewed and detailed preliminary designs to be progressed Please let us know your contact details below: ______Name: • Re-consult with local community in mid/late September 2010 regarding progressed designs What do you think about the proposed development? Address: ______• Additional feedback and further amendments to be considered ______• Planning application to be submitted to Dover District Council by mid/late October 2010. ______

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Telephone: What do you think about the proposed development?

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Land adjacent to London Road and Your views are important to us so please Sholden New Road, Sholden take the time to complete the feedback form.

Land adjacent to London Road and Sholden New Road, Sholden