Inner South Shields Site Assessments11.6MB

South Tyneside Strategic Land Review Character Area Site Assessments Inner South Shields January 2018

Inner South Shields Character Area – Sites Analysis Summary

Site Ref. Site Location Ward Site Area Housing Employment Flood Brown Green Planning Homes Jobs RESULT (ha) Net Net Developable Risk field field Permission Capacity Capacity Developabl Area (ha) Net e Area (ha) Developa ble Area (ha) ISS1 Land at River Drive, South Shields Beacon & Bents 1.20 1.08 0.48 Y 43 Red ISS10 Union Alley Car Park, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.14 0.14 0.14 Y 7 48 Green ISS11 Land at Mile End Road, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.41 0.37 0.41 Y (Part Permitted) 18 142 Green ISS12 Land at Barrington Street, South Shields Beacon & Bents 1.00 0.90 0.40 Y Permitted 45 138 Green ISS13 Transport Interchange, Keppel Street, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.35 0.35 0.35 Y N/A N/A Green ISS14 Former South Shields Library, Prince Georg Square, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.30 0.30 0.30 Y 15 104 Green ISS15 Land at Winchester Street/Fowler Street, South Shields Beacon & Bents 1.20 1.08 0.48 Y 54 112 Green ISS16 Land at Fowler Street west (Phase 1), South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.99 0.89 0.40 Y (Part Permitted) 45 92 Green ISS16a Land West of Fowler Street and North of Mount Terrace, South Shields Beacon & Bents 1.71 1.54 0.68 Y 77 159 Green ISS17 Oyston Street Car Park, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.41 0.37 0.41 Y Permitted N/A N/A Green ISS18 Land at Fowler Street west (Phase 2), South Shields Beacon & Bents 2.60 1.95 1.04 Y 98 242 Green ISS19 Land at Crossgate, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.30 0.30 0.30 Y Permitted 15 104 Green ISS2 Land next to residential flats, River Drive, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.41 0.37 0.41 Y Permitted 18 Green

ISS20 Land at Tudor Road/Wilson Street, South Shields Beacon & Bents 1.01 0.91 0.40 Y (Part Permitted) N/A 94 Green ISS21 Land at 1 Robinson Street, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.03 0.03 0.03 Y 2 Green ISS22 Land to west of Foreshore Caravan Site, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.14 0.14 0.14 Y 4 Red ISS23 Land at Foreshore Car Park, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.18 0.18 0.18 Y 9 Red ISS24 Land at Foreshore Caravan Site, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.11 0.11 0.11 Y 6 Red ISS25 Land at Station Road/Commercial Road, South Shields 0.29 0.29 Y 100 Beacon & Bents 0.29 Green ISS26 Former B&Q, Millbank Industrial Estate, Secretan Way, South Shields Beacon & Bents 1.00 0.90 0.40 Y 93 Green ISS27 South Tyneside House, Westoe Road, South Shields (150sqm conversion of 4 floors) Beacon & Bents 0.06 0.06 0.06 Y 3 21 Green ISS28 Land adj. Ocean Road Community Centre, Ocean Road, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.07 0.07 0.07 Y 4 24 Green ISS29 Land at Chatsworth Court, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.08 0.08 0.08 Y 4 28 Green ISS3 St Stephens Gardens, South Shields Beacon & Bents 1.40 1.26 0.56 Mixed Mixed 50 Red Y 70 218 ISS4 Land at River Drive/Wapping Street, South Shields Beacon & Bents 2.34 1.76 0.94 Green ISS5a Land at Ferry Street, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.11 0.11 0.11 Y 6 38 Amber ISS6 Land at Harton Quay, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.53 0.48 0.21 Y 24 73 Amber ISS7 Wouldhave House (Site A), South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.21 0.21 0.21 Y Permitted N/A N/A Withdrawn ISS8 Wouldhave House (Site B), South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.10 0.10 0.10 Y 5 35 Green ISS9 Market Square, South Shields Beacon & Bents 0.46 0.41 0.18 Y 21 64 Red

South Shields Town Centre

Market Place

Asda

Holborn

(Middle Docks)

Key

SLR Ref: ISS1 Site Area:1.2ha Site Location: Land at River Drive, South Shields YES SHLAA Ref: SS.02.003 Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Recreational open space, Site appraised for: Residential / B - Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Offices thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: Mineral Safeguarding Area Tyne Regeneration Corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Coal Resource Area / Coal Arbeia Roman Fort Buffer Zone or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Authority Standing Advice Open Space Provision Priority required required required Area / Strategic Recreational Areas Open Space / Footpaths

Wildlife Corridor

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The broad area comprises a mixture of residential with extensive amenity There are no formal biodiversity designations onsite but there is a Significant space which facilitates movement between the adjacent housing. Site is open, Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: significant tree belt on the site boundary. It is considered that developing Constraints but in a predominantly urban and residential area and it contributes to a long Category 1: Ramsar Site this site would have a low impact and mitigation would be required where Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value linear green corridor with significant vegetation and trees and allows expansive Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) appropriate. Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance views along the riverside. It is therefore considered that developing this site

would have a high impact and significant mitigation would be required. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS) Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unknown – but extensive tree the site impact upon the belt corridor adjacent connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) Site is identified as amenity greenspace and as having high quality and value Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The locally listed Dolly Peel Statue is located within this site. The site also Significant score in the Open Space Strategy. The site also includes footpaths and Constraints provides wide-ranging views along the river and interpretation of riverside Constraints Village Green forms part of a much wider strategic green infrastructure corridor. It is heritage can be found on the site. considered that developing this site would have a high impact as it provides World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard an important large, local open space in a heavily developed area with low candidate) provision. Significant mitigation would be required.

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area 

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture and mitigation would be required. Conservation Area Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site  required required Amenity required required required Structure/ Space designated as open space or playing greenspace fields?  Site quality classification in Open Quality score: High  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch Value score: High Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No water flooding issues have been identified on the site. Developing this site Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) 0% is considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation would only be required Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? access to and capacity of infrastructure and services. It is not considered it Constraints where appropriate. requirements? would put significant pressure on local infrastructure such as roads, but Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  would result in the loss of green infrastructure in an area with limited Vulnerability) site requirements? supply. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within 400m of South Shields town centre 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation metro station. It has good access to overall green required required required required required infrastructure, however allotments and children play Surface Water Flooding areas are lacking. There are education and community facilities in the locality. NA  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in regards to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential but not in a specific strong market Topography contamination, but does lie adjacent to 2 areas for further investigation (east location for B-use class economic development. and west) which are designated due to landfilling operations. Site is considered How many homes could be provided? 43 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope  to have an overall low impact due to topography and mitigation would be How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed required where appropriate. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area where International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered further. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the site is not suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development due to its high impacts upon the local suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required landscape/townscape, as well as on a strategic green development suitable for development infrastructure corridor. There are also identified adverse Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development impacts upon heritage and open space provision. Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS2 Site Area:0.4ha Site Location: Land next to residential flats, YES SHLAA Ref: SS.02.009 River Drive, South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Recreational open space, Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Recreational open space Development thethe f fiveive purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Mineral Safeguarding Area Tyne Regeneration Corridor or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Coal Resource Area / Coal Footpaths / Arbeia Roman Fort required required required Authority Standing Advice Buffer Zone / Open Space Area / Strategic Recreational Provision Priority Areas Open Space

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The broad area comprises a mixture of residential with extensive amenity There are no formal biodiversity designations onsite but there are some Significant space which facilitates movement between the adjacent housing. Developing Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: mature trees. It is considered that developing this site would have a low Constraints this site is considered to have a low impact upon the townscape/landscape of Category 1: Ramsar Site impact and mitigation would be required where appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value the area as, whilst there are views through the site, it is already well integrated Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance into surrounding built development. Mitigation would be required where

appropriate. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) Site is identified as a local site, but with lower than average quality score. It Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no known historical or archaeological significance onsite. Significant is considered that developing this site would have a medium impact on Constraints Constraints Village Green green infrastructure, however due to its small–scale and the presence of extensive provision adjacent and in the locality, it is considered that overall World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard open space losses would not be significant. Mitigation would only be candidate) required where appropriate.

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area 

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Mitigation would only be required where Conservation Area appropriate. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site Amenity Greenspace Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open Quality: Low  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch Value: Low Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No water flooding issues have been identified on the site. Developing this site Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% is considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation would only be required Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? to and capacity of infrastructure as it is small–scale and not considered to Constraints where appropriate. requirements? put significant pressure on local services. It would result in the loss of green Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  infrastructure, but it is noted that there is extensive provision adjacent. Vulnerability) site requirements? Mitigation would only be required where appropriate. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within 400m of South Shields town centre and 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation metro station. It is also near a primary school and on the required required required required required strategic route network. It has good overall access to Surface Water Flooding green infrastructure however, allotments and children play areas are lacking. NA  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  Site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination (AFI What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential but not in a strong market location for B- Topography ref - ES/096-H8) due to being a former clay pit which has subsequently been use class economic development. infilled. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, but below the threshold How many homes could be provided? 18 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope where prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered further. It is How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed considered that the site will have an overall medium impact and mitigation International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating would be required where appropriate. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s potential low impact on the Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation surrounding townscape/landscape, and the existing suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required availability of local green infrastructure provision development suitable for development adjacent, it is considered that this site is suitable for Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development residential development, but potential ground Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone contamination would have to be investigated further

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  and mitigated where appropriate. Site has planning  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal permission for 52 residential flats/apartments. mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS3 Site Area:1.4ha Site Location: Land at St Stephens Gardens, YES SHLAA Ref: NA Miles End Road, South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Church/Cemetery/Recreational Open Space Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Education Development thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Mineral Safeguarding Area Tyne Regeneration Corridor or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Coal Resource Area and Standing Footpaths / Arbeia Roman Fort required required required Advice Area / Strategic Buffer Zone / Open Space Recreational Open Space Provision Priority Areas Grade II Listed Building - Church

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The broad area comprises a mixture of residential with extensive amenity There are no formal biodiversity designations onsite but there are some Significant space which facilitates movement between the adjacent housing. The site is Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: mature trees. It is considered that developing this site would have a low Constraints open, but in a predominantly urban and residential area. Developing this site is Category 1: Ramsar Site impact and mitigation would be required where appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value considered to have a medium impact upon the townscape of the area as it Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance provides an important area of open space within the setting of a Grade II Listed

Building which ultimately provides an important element to the surrounding Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) area. Mitigation to protect the current townscape would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site is identified as having high quality and value in the Open Space Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) Site includes a Grade II Listed Building. Significant Strategy (2015). As it provides a large area of recreational open space, Constraints Constraints Village Green which not only is a churchyard, but also links in with wider green infrastructure adjacent, it is considered that developing it would have a World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard  high impact and mitigation would be required. candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area 

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure  Developing this site is considered to have a high impact on the setting of a Allotment Constraints listed building. Significant mitigation would be required. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site required required Amenity green required required required Structure/ Space designated as open space or playing space fields?  Site quality classification in Open Quality score: High  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch Value score: High Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a Flood Risk Zone. Some surface water flooding has been Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a high impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% identified on the site but. Developing this site is considered to have a low Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Its scale would put pressure Constraints impact and mitigation would be required. requirements? on local capacity, result in the loss of green infrastructure and a church Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  facility. Significant mitigation would be required. Vulnerability) site requirements? 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within 700m of South Shields Town Centre and 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation metro station. It has good access to green infrastructure required required required required required such as North Marine Park, as well as other local sites in Surface Water Flooding close proximity; however it does lack access to children’s play areas and allotments. It is also adjacent to a primary    school. It also has road access and is adjacent to the strategic route network.

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  Site is considered to have a medium impact due to it having a previous waste What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential but not in a strong market location for B- Topography management licence onsite. It is also part graveyard. It is within a Mineral use class economic development. Safeguarding Area, where prior extraction of minerals would have to be How many homes could be provided? 50 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope considered further. Mitigation would be required. How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s high impact upon the setting of a Grade Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation II Listed Church, and thus the surrounding townscape, as suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required well as its contribution to local green infrastructure and development suitable for development church provision, it is not considered suitable for Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development development. Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land    Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS4 Site Area:2.34ha Site Location: Land at River Drive/Wapping Street, YES SHLAA Ref: SS.03.001-4 South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Industry, Leisure, Site appraised for: Residential / B- Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential / River / Training the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherSafeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – LDF Mixed Use site Tyne Regeneration Corridor or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Proposed riverside footpath Arbeia Roman Fort Buffer Zone required required required Mineral Safeguarding Area Open Space Provision Priority Coal Resource Area / Coal Areas / Flood Risk Zone 2 & 3 Authority Standing Advice Wildlife Corridor / Strategic Route Area Network / footpaths/cycleways

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The surrounding area is a fragmented riverside landscape with a mixture of There are no formal biodiversity designations onsite but the site is adjacent Significant industrial, redeveloped and vacant land. The site is reasonably contained by Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: to the River Tyne wildlife corridor. It is considered that the redevelopment Constraints surrounding development, but is visible amongst views along the river, it is Category 1: Ramsar Site of the site would have a medium impact and mitigation would be required Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value considered that redeveloping this site would have a medium impact and Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) where appropriate. Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance mitigation would be required.

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) Site is adjacent to a strategic green infrastructure corridor associated with Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no historical or archaeological significance onsite, but the site is Significant the river. It is considered the development would have a zero/low impact Constraints adjacent to the Arbeia Roman Fort World Heritage Site Buffer Zone. Constraints Village Green and mitigation would only be required where appropriate. It is noted that development could provide benefits of improving riverside access. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture; however building heights would have to take into Conservation Area account surrounding views and the setting of Arbeia World Heritage Site. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional A small part of the site, along the northern boundary, is within Flood Risk Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) Zones 2 and 3. There is some surface water flooding on the site. Developing Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? to and capacity of infrastructure and services due to the scale of Constraints this site is considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation would only be requirements? development. Mitigation would be required where appropriate. Flood Risk Zone 3A (High 5.6% required where appropriate. Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  Vulnerability) site requirements? What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within 600m of a South Shields town centre and 9.2% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation metro station. It has good access to green infrastructure required required required required required but allotments and children play areas are lacking. It is Surface Water Flooding also near a primary school and on the strategic route network. NA  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  Site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination (AFI What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential and a strong market location for B-use Topography Ref - ES – 198-19). Former uses include shipyard, chemical works, boat class economic development. builder’s yard, engineering works, oil depot and factory (dry battery). It is also How many homes could be provided? 69 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, where prior extraction of minerals would How many jobs could the site provide for? 218 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed have to be considered further. It is considered to have an overall medium International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating impact and mitigation would be required. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the site is suitable for retention for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation B-use class economic development, as it currently suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints In ner Zone required required supports around 200 jobs. It would also be suitable for development suitable for development residential development subject to this being acceptable Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development from an amenity perspective and not having an adverse Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone impact upon surrounding industry and heritage assets.

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Offsetting of existing employment would have to be  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal considered further, as would potential contamination mining) issues. High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS5a Site Area:0.11ha Site Location: Land at Ferry Street, South Shields YES  SHLAA Ref: SS.02.020 Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Recreational open space, Brownfield Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Offices, Ferry Landing, PH Development/ Retail/ Leisure/ Car Parking the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unres thetricted unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations /

LDF Mixed Use site Allocations: South Shields Riverside Open Space Provision Priority Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Masterplan Areas or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Tyne Regeneration Corridor Flood Risk Zone 3/2 required required required Mineral Safeguarding Area Wildlife Corridor

Coal Resource Area Strategic Route Network/ Coal Authority Standing Advice footpaths/ cycle ways Listed Area/ Footpaths Building Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Riverside views are an important feature in this area. The site is open, Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: There are no formal biodiversity designations onsite but the site is Significant and provides wide expansive views along the river. It is part of a broad Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area adjacent to the River Tyne wildlife corridor. It is considered that the Constraints riverside corridor, but does have large-scale development along the Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation redevelopment of the site would have a medium impact and Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance majority of its boundaries. Developing this site is considered to have a mitigation would be required. medium impact upon the townscape/landscape of the area and Woodland Plantation mitigation would be required. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

Are there any known Unknown   protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure

Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) Site is located within a green infrastructure corridor, and forms part of the Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no historical or archaeological significance onsite but the site is Significant New Shore Park, which includes public open space and footpaths Constraints adjacent to a Grade II Listed Building. Constraints Village Green throughout. It is considered that developing this site would have a medium impact and require mitigation. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play  Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture due its potential impact upon the setting of the Conservation Area adjacent listed building. Mitigation would be required. Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway)

Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site No Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required

fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch  Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No flooding issues have been identified on the site. Development of the Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) site is considered to have a low/zero impact on flooding. Mitigation Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? access to and capacity of infrastructure and services. It has good access to Constraints required where appropriate. requirements? most services but would result in the loss of open space within the New Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  Shore Park area. Consideration into water/sewerage infrastructure would Vulnerability) site requirements? have to be considered further, as would direct access from the strategic What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, route network. Mitigation would be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within 400m of South Shields town centre or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation

required required and in close proximity to bus stops and South Shields required required required Metro Station. It has limited access to allotments Surface Water Flooding and children’s play areas, but good access to open

space along the New Shore Park. There are    education and community facilities in the locality.

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is viable for residential development and is in a strong market area for B- Topography contamination (AFI ref ES/108-H7) with former uses including glass use class economic development. How many homes could be provided? 6 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  manufacture and coal storage. It is located within a Mineral Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? 38 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed  Safeguarding Area but below the threshold where prior extraction of International Advanced Manufacturing Park? minerals would have to be considered further. The site is considered to Undulating have an overall medium impact due to potential contamination issues. Steep Slope Site Appraisal Conclusion Mitigation required where appropriate.

Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the site is potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation residential, community, retail, leisure, car parking and suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone office uses. However potential impacts on the required required development suitable for development surrounding townscape, biodiversity, heritage and green development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) infrastructure, and ground conditions would need to be Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone taken into account alongside the South Shields 365 Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Regeneration Strategy and provisions within the Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal  National Planning Policy Framework. mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS6 Site Area: 0.53ha Site Location: Land at Harton Quay, South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? YES SHLAA Ref: SS.02.020 NO 

Land Use: Brownfield Land Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Customs House, Development / Retail / Leisure / Car parking the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the Offices, New Shore park built-up area? Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 2.3. SafeguardTo prevent borough merging countryside of South Tyneside from with encroachment?Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3. charactersPrevent merging of the Urbanof South Fringe Tyneside villages? with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of Purpose 1-4: the Urban Fringe villages? A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. 5.C. Assist Development in the regeneration may have a moderate of the urban negative area? impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – LDF Mixed Use site Open Space Provision Priority or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation South Shields Riverside Areas / Flood Risk Zone 3/2 required required required Masterplan / Tyne Wildlife Corridor / Strategic Route Regeneration Corridor Network / footpaths /cycleways Mineral Safeguarding Area Conservation Area Coal Resource Area Listed Building Coal Authority Standing Advice Area Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Riverside views are an important feature in this area. The site is reasonably There are no formal biodiversity designations onsite but the site is adjacent Significant contained by high walls and surrounding buildings, but does contribute to the Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: to the River Tyne wildlife corridor. It is considered that the redevelopment Constraints views along the river. It is part of a broad riverside corridor, and has large-scale Category 1: Ramsar Site of the site would have a zero/low impact and mitigation would only be Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value development on the majority of its boundaries. Developing this site is Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) required where appropriate. Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance considered to have a medium impact upon the townscape/landscape of the

area and mitigation would be required. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The Open Space Strategy (2015) identifies this site as a park and has a high Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site is partly within the Mill Dam Conservation Area and there are a Significant quality and value score. The site is located within a green infrastructure Constraints number of heritage assets on and adjacent to the site. Constraints Village Green corridor, and adjacent to the New Shore Park, which includes public open space and footpaths throughout. It is considered that developing this site World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard would have a medium impact and mitigation would be required where candidate) appropriate.

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area 

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). Developing this Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% site is considered to have a zero/low impact in regards to flooding. Mitigation Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints would only be required where appropriate. requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a very Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  accessible location. Consideration into water/sewerage infrastructure Vulnerability) site requirements? would have to be considered further, as would access from the strategic 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, route network. Mitigation would be required where appropriate. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within 400m of South Shields town centre and 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation in close proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro required required required required required Station. It has limited access to allotments and children’s Surface Water Flooding play areas, but good access to open space along the New Shore Park. There are education and community facilities NA  in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for both residential and commercial development. Topography (AFI ref - ES/108-H7) with former uses including glass manufacture and coal However, it is unlikely that industrial/warehousing industries would be appropriate. storage. It is located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below the How many homes could be provided? 24 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope  threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered How many jobs could the site provide for? 73 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International further. The site is considered to have an overall medium impact due to Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating potential contamination issues. Mitigation required where appropriate. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the site may be suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation residential, community, retail, leisure, car parking, hotel suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required and office uses. However potential impacts on the development suitable for development surrounding townscape, heritage, green infrastructure Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development and ground conditions would need to be taken into Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone account alongside the South Shields 365 Regeneration Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Strategy and provisions within the National Planning Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal Policy Framework.  mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS7 Site Area: 0.21ha Site Location: Former Wouldhave House (Site A), Is the site in the Green Belt? YES SHLAA Ref: NA South Shields NO 

Land Use: Vacant, brownfield land Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Offices, Market Place, Development / Community / Leisure / Retail / Car Parking thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E New Shore Park 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 3.2. ToSafeguard prevent borough merging countrysideof South Tyneside from with encroachment?Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3.characters Prevent merging of the Urbanof South Fringe Tyneside villages? with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of thePurpose Urban 1-4: Fringe villages? A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. 5.C. Assist Development in the regeneration may have a moderate of the urban negative area? impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – LDF Mixed Use site Open Space Provision Priority or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation South Shields Town Centre Areas required required required Primary Shopping Area Strategic Route Network / Tyne Regeneration Corridor footpaths /cycleways Mineral Safeguarding Area South Shields Market Place Coal Resource Area Listed Building Coal Authority Standing Advice Area Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Significant Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: Constraints Category 1: Ramsar Site Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints or Significance Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS) Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS)

Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor

Are there any known protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Allotment Constraints Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway)

Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields? What is the site quality score identified in SPD3?

Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? Significant Floodplain) Is there water and sewerage capacity for site Constraints requirements? Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for Vulnerability) site requirements? What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation

required required required required required Surface Water Flooding

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat What is considered deliverable on the site? Topography How many homes could be provided? Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Site is already developed so has been withdrawn from Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation the SLR. suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required development suitable for development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS8 Site Area: 0.1ha Site Location: Former Wouldhave House (Site B), Is the site in the Green Belt? YES SHLAA Ref: NA South Shields NO 

Land Use: Vacant land, brownfield Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Office, Market Sq, Retail Development / Retail / Leisure / Community the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the builtof the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherSafeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe

C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: LDF Mixed Use site Open Space Provision Priority Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – South Shields Town Centre Areas / Strategic Route Network / or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Primary Shopping Area Footpaths /cycleways required required required Tyne Regeneration Corridor South Shields Market Place Mineral Safeguarding Area Listed Building

Coal Resource Area Coal Authority Standing Advice Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The adjacent Market Square is an important area of open space which in Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant associated with a number of heritage assets. Development would have a Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: European designated sites; mitigation would only be required where Constraints medium impact and mitigation would be required. Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints or Significance Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) It is considered that the site could have a low impact. Whilst not having any Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site is within the historic Market Square and adjacent to several important Significant formal designations or green infrastructure value, it is adjacent to footpaths Constraints heritage assets, including the Grade I Old Town Hall. Constraints Village Green and the Market Square and therefore mitigation would be required where appropriate. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact on the settings of Allotment Constraints heritage assets and mitigation would be required. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Minor surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% However site is in the vicinity of Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints surface water flooding. Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a very Flood Risk Zone 3A (High managed to ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  accessible location. Mitigation would be required where appropriate. Vulnerability) development and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. site requirements? 0% Developing this site is considered to have a low impact in regards to flooding. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, Mitigation required where appropriate. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields town centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding but good access to open space along the New Shore Park and Market Square. There are education and community   facilities in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for both residential and commercial development. Topography contamination. It is located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below the However, it is unlikely that industrial/warehousing industries would be appropriate. threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered How many homes could be provided? 5 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope further. Site is considered to have an overall zero/low impact. Mitigation How many jobs could the site provide for? 35 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International would only be required where appropriate. Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall low impacts, it is considered Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation that it is suitable for residential, retail, leisure, car suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required parking and office uses. However potential impacts on development suitable for development the surrounding townscape, heritage and green Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development infrastructure would need to be taken into account Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone alongside the South Shields 365 Regeneration Strategy

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  and provisions within the National Planning Policy  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal Framework. mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS9 Site Area: 0.46ha Site Location: Market Square, South Shields YES SHLAA Ref: SS.01.001 Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Market Square Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High the five purposes of the Green Belt? Adjacent Uses: Retail, Offices, Development / Recreational open space / Retail / the five purposes of the Green Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the Recreational open space Community built-up area? Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 3.2. ToSafeguard prevent borough merging countrysideof South Tyneside from with encroachment?Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with characters of the Urban Fringe villages? Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of thePurpose Urban 1-4: Fringe villages? A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. 5.C. Assist Development in the regeneration may have a moderate of the urban negative area? impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – South Shields Market Place Open Space Provision Priority or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Listed Building / South Shields Areas / Strategic Route Network required required required Town Centre / Primary Footpaths /cycleways Shopping Area / Tyne Pedestrian Priority Area Regeneration Corridor Listed Building Mineral Safeguarding Area Coal Resource Area / Coal Authority Standing Advice Area Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Market Square is an important historic area of open space which in addition to It is considered that development would have a zero/low impact and Significant the Grade I Listed Old Town Hall and Grade II Listed St Hilda’s Church is Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: mitigation would only be required where appropriate. Constraints reminiscent of Old South Shields. Integration of these areas as a hub to the Category 1: Ramsar Site Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value western end of King Street should be ensured. The site contributes openness Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance which forms the Market Square and therefore it is considered that

development would have a high impact and significant mitigation would be Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) Site is identified as a local site and includes a proposed cycle route. It is Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site forms the historic Market Square and includes the Grade I Listed Old Significant considered that developing this site would have a high impact, because it Constraints Town Hall. It also contributes positively to the setting to the Grade II Listed St Constraints Village Green provides openness which links in with surrounding open space and is Hilda’s Church. proposed for significant regeneration and investment. Significant mitigation World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard would be required. candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area 

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure  Developing this site is considered to have a high impact and significant Allotment Constraints mitigation would be required. Conservation Area Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site required required Amenity required required required Structure/ Space designated as open space or playing greenspace fields?  Site quality classification in Open Quality: High  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch Value: High Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Minor surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a high impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% However site is in the vicinity of Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints surface water flooding. Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a very Flood Risk Zone 3A (High managed to ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  accessible location. However it would reduce green infrastructure, open Vulnerability) development and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. site requirements? space capacity and could be detrimental upon the South Shields Market. 0% Developing this site is considered to have a low impact in regards to flooding. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, Significant mitigation would be required. Mitigation required where appropriate. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields town centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding but good access to open space along the New Shore Park and Market Square. There are education and community   facilities in the locality and the site provides the location  for South Shields Market. Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for commercial development. However, it is unlikely that Topography contamination. It is located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below the residential, or B-use class development will be appropriate. threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered How many homes could be provided? 21 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope further. Site is considered to have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would only be How many jobs could the site provide for? 64 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International required where appropriate. Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s potential high impact on the area’s Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation townscape, heritage assets and infrastructure, it is not suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required considered suitable for comprehensive development. development suitable for development However, it is considered that minor commercial Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development development which accords with the South Shields 365 Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Regeneration Strategy and provisions within the

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  National Planning Policy Framework would be suitable.  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS10 Site Area:0.14ha Site Location: Union Alley Car Park, South Shields YES SHLAA Ref: SS.01.002 Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Car Park, brownfield land Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Offices, Retail, Car Park Development / Retail / Leisure / Community / Car Parking the fivefive purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the builtof the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from encroachment? 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with 3.Sunderland, Prevent merging Washington of South or Tyneside Gateshead? with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5.4. ToPreserve assist inthe the special regeneration & separate of the characteristics urban of thearea Urban, by encouragingFringe villages? the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4:

5.A. AssistDevelopment in the regeneration is likely to have of littlethe urbanor no adverse area? impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: South Shields Town Centre Open Space Provision Priority Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Primary Shopping Area Areas or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Tyne Regeneration Corridor Strategic Route Network required required required Mineral Safeguarding Area Listed Building Coal Resource Area Coal Authority Standing Advice Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad outer edge area includes a number of car parks and undistinguished It is considered that developing this site would have a zero/low impact Significant retail and office buildings. The site is predominantly enclosed by tall, built Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: upon biodiversity and mitigation would only be required where Constraints development. Developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value upon the townscape of the area. Mitigation would only be required where Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance appropriate.

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site has no green infrastructure value and therefore it is considered Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no known historical or archaeological significance onsite, but there is a Significant that developing the site would have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would Constraints listed building adjacent. Constraints Village Green only be required where appropriate.

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% However site is in the vicinity of Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints surface water flooding. Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a very Flood Risk Zone 3A (High managed to ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  accessible location. However it would reduce car parking if not retained for Vulnerability) development and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. site requirements? this use which would have some negatives on town centre capacity. 0% Developing this site is considered to have a low impact in regards to flooding. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, Mitigation required where appropriate. Mitigation required where appropriate. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields town centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding but good access to open space along the New Shore Park and Market Square. There are education and community NA  facilities in the locality 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is in a broad viable area for residential, commercial and car parking but not in Topography contamination. It is located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below the a strong location for B-use class development. threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered How many homes could be provided? 7 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope further. Site is considered to have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would only be How many jobs could the site provide for? 48 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International required where appropriate. Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall potential low impacts, it is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered to be suitable for development. However, suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required due to its location, access and surroundings, it is development suitable for development considered that car parking, retail and commercial uses Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development are likely to be more appropriate. Development should Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone accord with the council’s South Shields 365 Regeneration

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  Strategy and provisions within the National Planning  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal Policy Framework. mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS11 Site Area: 0.4ha Site Location: Land at Mile End Road, South Is the site in the Green Belt? YES SHLAA Ref: SS.01.025 Shields NO 

Land Use: Car Park, Metro Station / Retail Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Offices, Retail, leisure, Development / Commercial / Retail / Leisure / Car Parking the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the Bus Station/Metro line built-up area? Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 2.3. SafeguardTo prevent borough merging countryside of South Tyneside from with encroachment?Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3. charactersPrevent merging of the Urbanof South Fringe Tyneside villages with? Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of Purpose 1-4: the Urban Fringe villages? A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. 5.C. Assist Develo in pmentthe regeneration may have a moderate of the urban negative area? impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – South Shields Town Centre Open Space Provision Priority or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation LDF Economic Development Areas / Pedestrian Priority Area required required required allocation / Special Licensing Primary Shopping Area Zone / Tyne Regeneration South Shields Public Transport Corridor / Mineral Interchange Safeguarding Area / Coal Resource Area / Coal Authority Standing Advice Area Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant centre. This part of the town is less distinctive, with a car park and Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: European designated sites and mitigation would only be required where Constraints undistinguished retail and office buildings.. The site is reasonably contained by Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value large buildings and therefore it is considered that developing it would have a Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance low impact. Mitigation would be required where appropriate and there is the

opportunity for improvements to the public realm. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site has no green infrastructure value and therefore it is considered Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no known historical or archaeological significance onsite. Significant that developing the site would have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would Constraints Constraints Village Green only be required where appropriate.

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). The site Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% is adjacent to Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from surface water Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints flooding. Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully managed to requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a very Flood Risk Zone 3A (High ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the development Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  accessible location, with opportunity to improve direct links into the metro Vulnerability) and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. Developing this site requirements? station. However it would reduce car parking if not retained for this use 0% site is considered to have a medium impact in regards to flooding. Mitigation What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, which would have some negatives on town centre capacity. Mitigation would be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, would be required where appropriate. and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields town centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and is connected to South Shields required required required required required Metro Station. It has limited access to allotments and Surface Water Flooding children’s play areas, but reasonable access to open space  along the New Shore Park, Market Square, and the coast.  There are education and community facilities in the  locality.

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is viable area for residential, car parking and commercial related uses, but not Topography (AFI ref - ES-097-H8) with former uses including railway land and ship ballast in a broad strong location for B-use class development. stocking ground. It is located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below How many homes could be provided? 18 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope the threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered How many jobs could the site provide for? 142 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International further. Site is considered to have an overall medium impact. Mitigation would Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating be required where appropriate. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s potential low impacts, the site is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered suitable for a range of uses including car suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required parking, retail, leisure, offices and residential. The site’s development suitable for development design, flood risk, and ground conditions would have to Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development be considered further, as well as the council’s South Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Shields 365 Regeneration Strategy and provisions within

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   the National Planning Policy Framework.  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS12 Site Area:1.0ha Site Location: Land at Barrington Street, South YES SHLAA Ref: NA Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Offices, Retail, Access Roads Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Offices, Retail, Access, Car Parking Development / Retail / Leisure the fivefive purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the bofuilt the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from encroachment? 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with 3.Sunderland, Prevent merging Washington of South or Tyneside Gateshead? with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5.4. ToPreserve assist inthe the special regeneration & separate of the characteristics urban of thearea Urban, by encouragingFringe villages? the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4:

B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: D. Greenfield land in open countryside

LDF Mixed Use Allocation / South Open Space Provision Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Shields Town Centre / Primary Priority Areas or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Shopping Area / Listed Buildings Primary Shopping Frontages required required required Bus Priority Corridor / Proposed Listed Buildings footpath/cycleway / Tyne Pedestrian Priority Area

Regeneration Corridor / Mineral South Shields Public Safeguarding Area / Coal Resource Transport Interchange Area / Coal Authority Standing Advice Area / COMAH Middle/Outer Zone Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant centre. This part of the town is less distinctive, with car parks and Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: European designated sites and mitigation would only be required where Constraints undistinguished retail and office buildings surrounding. However the site does Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) contain some buildings of townscape value. The site is reasonably contained  Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance by large building but it is considered that developing the site could have a

medium impact due to loss of architectural value, and potential impact on Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) connections within the town centre. However, with appropriate mitigation, there is the potential to improve access and the public realm. Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure  Developing this site is considered to have a high impact upon heritage and Allotment Constraints significant mitigation would be required. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/  Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Minor surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% The site is adjacent to Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from surface Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints water flooding. Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a very Flood Risk Zone 3A (High managed to ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  accessible location. Mitigation would be required. Vulnerability) development and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. site requirements? 0% Developing this site is considered to have a low impact in regards to flooding. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, Mitigation would be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields town centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding but reasonable access to open space along the New Shore Park, Market Square, and the coast. There are education   and community facilities in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not within an area of further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is a viable area for residential, car parking and commercial related uses but not Topography contamination but is adjacent to 2 further AFIs. It is located within a Mineral in a broad strong location for B-use class development. Safeguarding Area where prior extraction of minerals would have to be How many homes could be provided? 45 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope considered further. Site is considered to have an overall medium impact due to How many jobs could the site provide for? 138 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International its location within HSE COMAH Zones which would have to be taken into Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating account. Mitigation would be required. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall potential low impacts, the site is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered suitable for a range of uses including car suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required parking, retail, leisure and residential. Offices are also development suitable for development suitable but the specific location may impact upon Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development viability. The site’s likely impacts on townscape, Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone  heritage, ground conditions - COMAH Zones, flood risk

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  and road infrastructure would need to be considered  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal further and mitigated. The wider South Shields 365 mining) Regeneration Strategy and provisions within the High Voltage electricity line(+10m National Planning Policy Framework would need to be buffer zone) taken into consideration as well. Has planning permission for retail and cinema.

SLR Ref: ISS13 Site Area:0.35ha Site Location: Transport Interchange, YES SHLAA Ref: NA South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Public transport interchange / access road Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Retail Development / Retail / Leisure / Car Parking / the fivefive purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Transport Interchange and access 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 3.2. ToSafeguard prevent borough merging countrysideof South Tyneside from with encroachment?Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with characters of the Urban Fringe villages? Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of thePurpose Urban 1-4: Fringe villages? A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. 5.C. Assist Development in the regeneration may have a moderate of the urban negative area? impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5:

A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: D. Greenfield land in open countr yside South Shields Public Transport LDF Mixed Use Allocation Interchange / South Shields Town Primary Shopping Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Centre / Primary Shopping Area Frontages or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Bus Priority Corridor Pedestrian Priority Listed Buildings required required required Area / Proposed footpath/cycleway COMAH Middle Zone

Tyne Regeneration Corridor Coal Resource and Standing Advice Area / COMAH Outer Zone

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping It is considered that developing this site would have a zero/low impact on Significant centre. The site is reasonably contained by large buildings, but does provide a Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: biodiversity and mitigation would only be required where appropriate. Constraints principal route from Fowler Street to Waterloo Square and includes the bus Category 1: Ramsar Site Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value station. It is considered that developing the site could have a medium impact Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance due to loss of openness on this route. However, with appropriate mitigation

that would be required, there is the potential to improve access and the public Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) realm.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site has no green infrastructure value and therefore it is considered Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site has no known historical or archaeological significance, but there are Significant that developing the site would have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would Constraints Listed and Locally-Listed Buildings in the surrounding area. Constraints Village Green only be required where appropriate.

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture and mitigation would be required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). The site Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a zero/ low impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) 0% is within Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from surface water flooding. Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? access to and capacity of infrastructure and services if developed for Constraints Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully managed to ensure requirements? transport infrastructure as this would improve the existing strategic service Flood Risk Zone 3A (High that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the development and Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  on-site. If developed for other uses, then the impact would be high as it Vulnerability) there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. Developing this site is site requirements? could result in the loss of strategic transport infrastructure. 0% considered to have a medium impact in regards to flooding. Mitigation would What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields town centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding but reasonable access to open space along the New Shore  Park, Market Square, and the coast. There are education  and community facilities in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is not considered that site is to be viable area for residential / B-use class development due to Topography contamination, but is adjacent to 2 AFIs. It is located within a Mineral configuration and surroundings. However retained and improved transport interchange uses, and Safeguarding Area but below the threshold where prior extraction of minerals small-scale car parking, retail and leisure uses are considered viable. would have to be considered further. Site is considered to have an overall How many homes could be provided? NA Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope medium impact due to its location within HSE COMAH Zones which would have How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International to be taken into account. Mitigation would be required. Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is considered suitable for transport interchange Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation uses, but not residential/B-use class development due to suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required impacts upon transport infrastructure, but also viability development suitable for development due to location. Small-scale car parking, retail and leisure Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development uses that are not detrimental to public transport Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone  requirements are also considered suitable. Issues

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  regarding flood risk, ground conditions – COMAH Zones  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal and townscape would have to be considered further. The mining) wider South Shields 365 Regeneration Strategy and High Voltage electricity line(+10m provisions within the National Planning Policy buffer zone) Framework would need to be taken into account.

SLR Ref: ISS14 Site Area: 0.3ha Site Location: Prince Georg Square, South Shields YES SHLAA Ref: SS.01.028 Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Public Library / Car Park Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation WoWoulduld development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Offices, Car Park, Retail Development / Retail / Leisure / Car Parking the fivefive purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the builtof the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from encroachment? 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with 3.Sunderland, Prevent merging Washington of South or Tyneside Gateshead? with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5.4. ToPreserve assist inthe the special regeneration & separate of the characteristics urban of thearea Urban, by encouragingFringe villages? the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4:

Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – South Shields Area Action Plan Primary Shopping Area / or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation / South Shields Town Centre / Primary Shopping Frontages / required required required Mixed Use Allocation / Open Public Right of Way / Pedestrian Space Priority Area / Coal Priority Area / Resource and Standing Advice Footpath/cycleway / Bus stops Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant centre. This part of the town is less distinctive, with car parks and Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: European designated sites and mitigation would only be required where Constraints undistinguished retail and office buildings surrounding. It is considered that Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) developing the site could have a medium impact due its scale and potential  Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance impact on connections within the town centre. However, with appropriate

mitigation that would be required, there is the potential to improve access and Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) the public realm.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). The site Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% is within Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from surface water flooding. Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully managed to ensure requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a very Flood Risk Zone 3A (High that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the development and Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  accessible location. The library facility onsite is also being relocated to a Vulnerability) there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. Developing this site is site requirements? new site within the town centre so there is no loss of that community 0% considered to have a medium impact in regards to flooding. Mitigation would What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, facility. Mitigation would be required where appropriate. be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields town centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding but reasonable access to open space along the New Shore Park, Market Square, and the coast. There are education   and community facilities in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not in an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential and commercial uses due to town centre Topography but adjacent to an AFI. It is located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but location. below the threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be How many homes could be provided? 15 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope considered further. It is considered to have an overall zero/ low impact and How many jobs could the site provide for? 104 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International mitigation would only be required were appropriate. Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall potential low impacts, the site is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered suitable for a range of uses including car suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required parking, retail, leisure, offices and residential. The site’s development suitable for development potential impacts on townscape, flood risk and road Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development infrastructure would need to be considered further and Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone mitigated. The wider South Shields 365 Regeneration

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  Strategy and provisions within the National Planning  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal Policy Framework would need to be taken into mining) consideration as well. High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS15 Site Area:1.2ha Site Location: Land at Winchester Street/Fowler YES SHLAA Ref: Street, South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  SS.01.030/31/32 Land Use: Car Parking, retail, Residential Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Offices, Retail Development / Retail / Leisure / Car Parking thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – South Shields Area Action Plan LDF Mixed Use Allocation / Listed or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation / South Shields Town Centre Buildings / Public Right of Way / required required required and Primary Shopping Area / Footpath / Cycleway / Bus stops Open Space Priority Area / Coal Resource and Standing Advice Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant centre. This part of the town is less distinctive, with car parks and Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: European designated sites and mitigation would only be required where Constraints undistinguished retail and office buildings surrounding. It is considered that Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value developing the site could have a medium impact due its scale and potential Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance impact on connections within the town centre. However, with appropriate

mitigation that would be required, there is the potential to improve access and Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) the public realm.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact and mitigation Allotment Constraints would be required. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Minor surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% The site is adjacent to Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from surface Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints water flooding. Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully requirements? elements of green infrastructure, it is in a very accessible location. Some Flood Risk Zone 3A (High managed to ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  mitigation would be required. Vulnerability) development and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. site requirements? 0% Developing this site is considered to have a low impact in regards to flooding. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, Mitigation would be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields Town Centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding but reasonable access to open space along the New Shore Park, Market Square, and the coast. There are education   and community facilities in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is a viable area for residential, car parking and commercial related uses, but Topography  contamination. It is located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area where prior not in a broad strong location for new B-use class development. extraction of minerals would have to be considered further. Site is considered How many homes could be provided? 54 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope to have an overall zero/ low impact and mitigation would only be required How many jobs could the site provide for? 112 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International were appropriate. Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall potential low impacts, the site is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered suitable for a range of uses including car suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required parking, retail, leisure and residential. Offices are also development suitable for development suitable but the specific location may impact upon Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development viability of building new units. The site’s likely impacts Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone on townscape, heritage, and flood risk would need to be

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  considered further and mitigated. The wider South  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal Shields 365 Regeneration Strategy and provisions within mining) the National Planning Policy Framework would need to High Voltage electricity line(+10m be taken into consideration as well. buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS16 Site Area: 0.99ha Site Location: Land at Fowler Street West YES SHLAA Ref: (North), South Shields NO  Is the site in the Green Belt? SS.01.36-37, SS.01.44-50 Land Use: Car Parking, Retail, Commercial Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Public Transport Interchange, Metro Development / Retail / Leisure / Transport / Car Parking thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Line, Retail, Commercial 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 3.2. ToSafeguard prevent borough merging countrysideof South Tyneside from with encroachment?Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3.characters Prevent merging of the Urbanof South Fringe Tyneside villages? with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of thePurpose Urban 1-4: Fringe villages? A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. 5.C. Assist Development in the regeneration may have a moderate of the urban negative area? impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: South Shields Area Action Plan Primary Shopping Area / Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Mixed Use Allocation Primary Shopping Frontages or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation South Shields Town Centre / Pedestrian Priority Area / Bus required required required COMAH Middle/Outer Zone Priority Corridor / Coal Resource Area South Shields Public Transport

Coal Authority Standing Advice Interchange / Proposed Area footpath/cycleway / Tyne Regeneration Corridor

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant centre. This part of the town is less distinctive, with car parks and Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area European designated sites and mitigation would only be required where Constraints undistinguished retail and office buildings surrounding. The adjacent metro Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value line is a distinctive feature in surroundings. It is considered that developing the Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance site could have a medium impact due its scale and potential impact on

connections within the town centre. However, with appropriate mitigation Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) that would be required, there is the potential to improve access and the public realm. Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known NA  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of NA the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site has no green infrastructure value and therefore it is considered Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site includes a locally listed heritage asset. Significant that developing the site would have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would Constraints Constraints Village Green only be required where appropriate.

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low impact on heritage and Allotment Constraints mitigation would be required such as retaining buildings of heritage merit Conservation Area where appropriate. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/  Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Minor surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) 0% The site is adjacent to Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from surface Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? access to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access Constraints water flooding. Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully requirements? to some elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a Flood Risk Zone 3A (High managed to ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  very accessible location. Whilst there are access roads and car parking Vulnerability) development and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. site requirements? surrounding, it is considered that potential uses in this location may put 0% Developing this site is considered to have a low impact in regards to flooding. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, pressure on capacity, and it is noted that adjacent uses already generate Mitigation would be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, high car use. Mitigation would be required. and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields Town Centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding but reasonable access to open space along the New Shore Park, Market Square, and the coast. There are education   and community facilities in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is not likely to be viable for B-use class development as it is not within a Topography (AFI ref - ES-098-H8) with former uses including a clay pit and associated strong market location for that use. However the location is considered viable for transport / car infilling. The site is within Health and Safety Executive COMAH proximity zones parking / commercial / retail and residential uses. in association with the adjacent gasholder. It is also located within a Mineral How many homes could be provided? 45 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope  Safeguarding Area where prior extraction of minerals would have to be How many jobs could the site provide for? 92 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International considered further. It is considered that the site will have an overall medium Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating impact and mitigation would be required. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall potential low impacts, the site is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered suitable for a range of uses including suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required transport, car parking, residential, retail and commercial. development suitable for development B-use class development is unlikely to be viable in this Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development location. Impacts on townscape, heritage, flood risk, Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone  ground conditions and road infrastructure would need to

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   be considered further and mitigated. The wider South  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal Shields 365 Regeneration Strategy and provisions within mining) the National Planning Policy Framework would need to High Voltage electricity line(+10m be taken into consideration as well. Site has planning buffer zone) permission for transport interchange.

SLR Ref: ISS16a Site Area:1.71ha Site Location: Land West of Fowler Street and YES  SHLAA Ref: SS.01.36-37, North of Mount Terrace, South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  SS.01.44-50 Land Use: Car parking, Retail, Commercial Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Public Transport Interchange, Metro Development/ Retail/ Leisure/ Transport/ Car Parking the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Line, Commercial 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of Site Photos Designations Map 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from South Tyneside? further encroachment? 3.2. To psafeguardrevent merging the borough’s of South countryside Tyneside with from furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with 5.Sunde To arland,ssist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Development preserve the is speciallikely to andhave separate little or no characters adverse impact. of BoldonB. Development Colliery, West likely toBoldon, have limited East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact which can be mitigated. andC. Whitburn?Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. 5.E. To Development assist in the would regeneration have significant of the adverse urban area,impact by with significant mitigation required. encouragingPurpose 5: the recycling of land, particularly along A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area the riverside? B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / Allocations: South Shields Area Action Primary Shopping Area/ Primary Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Plan mixed use allocation/ Shopping Frontages/ Pedestrian or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation South Shields Town Priority Area/ Bus Priority Corridor/ required required required Centre/COMAH middle/Outer South Shields Public Transport Zone/ Coal Resource Area/ Interchange/ Proposed footpath/

Coal Authority Standing cycleway/Tyne Regeneration Advice Area Corridor Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The central business district and principal shopping centre, with car Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: It is considered that developing this site would have a zero/low Significant parks and undistinguished retail and office buildings surrounding. The Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area impact on biodiversity and mitigation would only be required where Constraints adjacent metro line is a distinctive feature in surroundings. It is Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance considered that developing the site could have a medium impact due to its scale and potential impact on connections within the town centre. Woodland Plantation However, with appropriate mitigation that would be required, there is Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) the potential to improve access and the public realm.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

Are there any known NA  Protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of NA  the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site has no green infrastructure value and therefore it is considered Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site has no historical or archaeological significance, but to the North of the Significant that developing the site would have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would Constraints site there is a locally listed building known as ‘Riddicks’. Constraints Village Green only be required where appropriate.

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture and mitigation would be required where appropriate, Conservation Area such as to retain the locally listed building. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required

fields?  Site quality classification in Open  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Minor surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) The site is adjacent to Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from surface Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? access to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access Constraints water flooding. Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully requirements? to some elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a Flood Risk Zone 3A (High 0% managed to ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  very accessible location. Whilst there are access roads and car parking Vulnerability) development and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. site requirements? surrounding, it is considered that potential uses in this location May put Developing this site is considered to have a low impact in regards to flooding. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, pressure on capacity, and it is noted that adjacent uses already generate Mitigation would be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, high car use. Mitigation would be required. Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – and green infrastructure opportunities? Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation The site is within South Shields Town Centre and in close required required proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required Surface Water Flooding has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, but reasonable access to open space along the New Shore  Park, Market Square, and the coast. There are education   and community facilities in the locality.

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is not likely to be viable for B-use class development as it is not within a Topography contamination (AFI ref Es-098-H8) with former uses including a clay pit strong market location for that use. However the location is considered viable for transport/ car parking/ commercial/ retail and residential uses. and associated infilling. The site is within Health and Safety Executive How many homes could be provided? 77 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  COMAH proximity zones in association with the adjacent gasholder. It Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? 159 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

is also located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area where prior International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating extraction of minerals would have to be considered further. It is Steep Slope considered that the site will have an overall medium impact and Site Appraisal Conclusion mitigation would be required. Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall potential low impacts, the site is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered suitable for a range of uses including suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone transport, car parking, residential, retail and commercial. required required development suitable for development B-use class development is unlikely to be viable in this development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) location. Impacts on townscape, heritage, flood risk, Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone ground conditions and road infrastructure would need to Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  be considered further and mitigated. The wider South Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal  Shields 365 Regeneration Strategy and provisions within mining) the National Planning Policy Framework would need to High Voltage electricity line(+10m be taken into consideration as well. buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS17 Site Area: 0.4ha Site Location: Oyston Street Car Park, South YES SHLAA Ref: Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  SS.01.009 (part) Land Use: Car Park Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Car Park, Retail, Offices, Gas Holder Development / Car Parking / Retail / Leisure the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherSafeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – South Shields Area Action Plan Primary Shopping Area / or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Mixed Use Allocation / Primary Shopping Frontages / required required required South Shields Town Centre Listed Buildings / Tyne Regeneration Corridor Pedestrian Priority Area / Coal Resource Area South Shields Public Transport Coal Authority Standing Advice Interchange Area / COMAH Inner / Middle Zone

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping It is considered that developing this site would have a zero/low impact on Significant centre. This part of the town is less distinctive, with car parks and Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: biodiversity and mitigation would only be required where appropriate. Constraints undistinguished retail and office buildings surrounding. Whilst adjacent to Category 1: Ramsar Site Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value large buildings / structures, it is also part of a broadly open area of car parking. Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance It is co nsidered that developing the site could have a medium impact due its

scale and potential impact on connections within the town centre. However, Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with appropriate mitigation that would be required, there is the potential to improve access and the public realm. Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known NA  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of NA the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site has no green infrastructure value and therefore it is considered Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site is adjacent to the locally listed heritage asset. Significant that developing the site would have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would Constraints Constraints Village Green only be required where appropriate.

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture and mitigation would be required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/  Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). The site Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) 0% is within Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from surface water flooding. Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? access to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access Constraints Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully managed to ensure requirements? to some elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a Flood Risk Zone 3A (High that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the development and Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  very accessible location. Whilst there are access roads and car parking Vulnerability) there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. Developing this site is site requirements? surrounding, it is considered that potential uses in this location may put 0% considered to have a medium impact in regards to flooding. Mitigation would What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, pressure on capacity, and it is noted that existing and proposed uses in the be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, locality already/will generate high car use. Mitigation would be required. and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields town centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding  but reasonable access to open space along the New Shore  Park, Market Square, and the coast. There are education and community facilities in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is not likely to be viable for residential, commercial or B-use class Topography (AFI ref – ES-078-G8) with former uses including clay-pit, infilling and gas economic development due to constraints posed by adjacent Gas Holder and amenity issues. Car storage. It is within a Health and Safety Executive Inner Zone associated with parking uses are considered to be viable. the adjacent Gas Holder and is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below How many homes could be provided? NA Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope the threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International further. Overall the site is considered to have a high impact and mitigation Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating would be required. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE)  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s potential high impact from proximity Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation with the gas holder, it is considered that the site is not suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required suitable for residential, retail, commercial or wider B-use development suitable for development class economic development. However the site is Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development considered suitable for car parking improvements Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone subject to mitigating potential impacts upon townscape,

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   local heritage, ground conditions and flooding. The wider  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal South Shields 365 Regeneration Strategy would need to mining) be considered as well as Health and Safety Executive High Voltage electricity line(+10m guidelines. buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS18 Site Area: 2.6ha Site Location: Land at Fowler Street west (South), Is the site in the Green Belt? YES SHLAA Ref: South Shields NO  SS.01.34-43 Land Use: Retail, Commercial, Residential, Roads Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Metro line / Offices / Commercial Development / Car Park / Retail / Leisure the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherSafeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – South Shields Area Action Plan Mixed Proposed or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Use and Housing Allocations / South footpath/cycleway / Tyne required required required Shields Town Centre / Primary Shopping Regeneration Corridor / Area / Open Space Priority Area / Listed Buildings COMAH Middle/Outer Zone / Coal Resource Area / Coal Authority Standing Advice Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant centre. This part of the town is less distinctive, with car parks and Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: European designated sites and mitigation would only be required where Constraints undistinguished retail and office buildings surrounding. Whilst reasonably Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) contained by adjacent buildings and metro line, the site does have a large  Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance frontage to prominent roads. It is considered that developing the site could

have a medium impact due its scale and potential impact on connections Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the town centre. However, with appropriate mitigation that would be required, there is the potential to improve access and the public realm. Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site has no green infrastructure value and therefore it is considered Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site is adjacent to a range of Listed buildings including the Grade II Listed Significant that developing the site would have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would Constraints Town Hall. Constraints Village Green only be required where appropriate.

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact on heritage. Allotment Constraints Appropriate mitigation should take into account scale, massing and design. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Minor surface water flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) 0% The site is adjacent to Critical Drainage Area 3A which is at risk from surface Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  access to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access Constraints water flooding. Therefore surface water runoff will need to be carefully requirements? to some elements of green infrastructure it is located in a very accessible Flood Risk Zone 3A (High managed to ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  location. Whilst there are access roads and car parking surrounding, it is Vulnerability) development and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. site requirements? considered that potential uses in this location may put pressure on 0% Developing this site is considered to have a low impact in regards to flooding. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, capacity, and it is noted that adjacent uses already generate high car use. Mitigation required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, Mitigation would be required. and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within South Shields town centre and in close 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro Station. It required required required required required has limited access to allotments and children’s play areas, Surface Water Flooding but reasonable access to open space along the New Shore Park, Market Square, and the coast. There are education   and community facilities in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not I an area for further investigation in relation to contamination. What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is not likely to be viable for B-use class development as it is not within a Topography But it is bounded by 3 AFI’s (refs: ES-098-H8, ES/189-G8 and ES/099-G8). It is strong market location for that use. However transport / car parking / commercial / retail and within Health and Safety Executive COMAH proximity zones to the adjacent residential uses are considered to be potentially viable. gasholder, and within a Mineral Safeguarding Area where prior extraction of How many homes could be provided? 98 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope minerals would have to be considered further. It is considered to have an How many jobs could the site provide for? 242 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International overall medium impact and mitigation would be required were appropriate. Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall potential low impacts, the site is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered suitable for a range of uses including car suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required parking, retail, leisure and residential. Offices are also development suitable for development suitable but the specific location may impact upon Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development viability. Potential impacts upon on townscape, Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone  heritage, flood risk, ground conditions and infrastructure

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   would need to be considered further, as would the wider  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal South Shields 365 Regeneration Strategy and provisions mining) within the National Planning Policy Framework. High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS19 Site Area: 0.3ha Site Location: Land at Crossgate, South Shields YES SHLAA Ref: SS.08.34 Planning permission B-Use Class -ST/1103/15/FUL Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Vacant land Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Commercial, School, Retail Development / Retail / Leisure / Car Parking thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – South Shields Area Action Plan South Shields Area Action Plan or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation / Open Space Priority Area / Mixed Use / Housing / Economic required required required Coal Authority Resource and Development Allocations/ South Standing Advice Area Shields Town Centre / Strategic Route Network / Footpath and Cycleway

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant centre. This part of the town is less distinctive, with car parks and Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: European designated sites and mitigation would only be required where Constraints undistinguished retail and office buildings surrounding. It is also part of a Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value broadly open area to the south and situated on a principal route into the town. Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance It is considered that developing the s ite could have a medium impact due its

scale and potential impact on connections and gateway to the town centre. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) However, with appropriate mitigation that would be required, there is the potential to improve access and the public realm. Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low impact and mitigation should Allotment Constraints take into account the setting of the Listed Town Hall. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No flooding issues have been identified on the site. Developing this site is Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% considered to have a low impact in regards to flooding. Mitigation would be Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints required where appropriate. requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is generally well located in a very Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  accessible location. It is not considered that developing this site would put Vulnerability) site requirements? significant pressure on infrastructure such as water and roads, but some 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, mitigation may be required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is adjacent to South Shields town centre and in 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation close proximity to bus stops and South Shields Metro required required required required required Station. It has limited access to allotments but reasonable Surface Water Flooding access to open space along the New Shore Park, Market Square, and the coast. There are education and  community facilities in the locality. 

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is within an area of further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, car parking and commercial-related uses Topography (AFI ref - ES/099-G8) with former uses including brick works and associated but not in a broad strong market location for B-use class economic development. infilling. It is also within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below the threshold How many homes could be provided? 15 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope where prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered. Overall the How many jobs could the site provide for? 104 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International site is considered to have a medium impact and mitigation would be required. Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall potential low impacts, the site is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered suitable for a range of uses including car suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required parking, retail, leisure and residential. Offices are also development suitable for development suitable but the specific location may impact upon Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development viability. Potential impacts upon on townscape, Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone heritage, ground conditions and infrastructure would

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   need to be considered further. The wider South Shields  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal 365 Regeneration Strategy as well as the provisions of mining) the National Planning Policy Framework would have to High Voltage electricity line(+10m be taken into account as well. buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS20 Site Area: 1.01ha Site Location: Land at Tudor Road/Wilson Street, YES SHLAA Ref: South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  SS.07.075/78/86 Land Use: Industrial, Commercial Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Police Station, Industry Development / Retail / Leisure / Car Parking thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToChe cckheck unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Tyne Regeneration Corridor / South Shields Riverside or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Predominantly Industrial Area Regeneration Area / Mixed Use required required required Coal Authority Resource and Allocations / Standing Advice Area Predominantly Industrial Area / Proposed footpath / cycleway

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This broad area forms the central business district and principal shopping Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant centre. This part of the town is a predominantly industrial area. Whilst being Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: European designated sites and mitigation would only be required where Constraints reasonably contained by large buildings, the site is situated on a principal route Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) into the town. It is considered that developing the site could have a medium  Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance impact due its scale and potential impact on connections and gateway to the

town centre. However, with appropriate mitigation, there is the potential to Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) improve access and the public realm.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site has no green infrastructure value and therefore it is considered Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site does not have known historical or archaeological significance. Significant that developing the site would have a zero/low impact. Mitigation would Constraints Constraints Village Green only be required where appropriate such as consideration and improvements to the existing public right of way on the northern boundary. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation Allotment Constraints would only be required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding issues have been identified on the majority of the site. Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact in regards to Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints flooding. Mitigation would be required. requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is well located in an accessible location. Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  It is considered that whilst it has water and road capacity for existing uses, Vulnerability) site requirements? mitigation would be required to support new development. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is near South Shields town centre and in 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation reasonably close proximity to bus stops and South Shields required required required required required / Chichester metro stations. It has limited access to Surface Water Flooding allotments but reasonable access to open space such as   along the New Shore Park. There are education and  community facilities in the locality. Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? Car parking and commercial-related uses may be viable due to proximity with the town centre. Topography (AFI ref - ES/100-G8) with former uses including railway land and factory. It is How many homes could be provided? NA Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  also within a Mineral Safeguarding Area where prior extraction of minerals Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? 94 Site would directly support the South Tyneside and Sunderland City Deal International would have to be considered further. It is considered that the site would have Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating an overall medium impact and mitigation would be required. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Potential impacts upon on townscape, flooding, ground Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation conditions and infrastructure would need to be suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required considered further. The South Shields 365 Regeneration development suitable for development Strategy and provisions of the National Planning Policy Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development Framework would need to be taken into account. Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land    Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS21 Site Area: 0.03ha Site Location: Land at 1 Robinson Street, South Is the site in the Green Belt? YES SHLAA Ref: SS.08.49 Shields NO 

Land Use: Commercial Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Offices, Retail Development / Retail the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtSafeguher ardencroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Allocations / Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Housing allocation / District Strategic Route Network or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Shopping Centre / Open Space required required required Priority Area / Coal Authority Resource and Standing Advice Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This area has a broad commercial character. The site itself is reasonably Any residential development will require HRA due to the proximity to Significant contained by buildings and is of a small scale. It is considered that developing Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: European designated sites and mitigation would only be required where Constraints this site would have a low impact and mitigation would be required where Category 1: Ramsar Site appropriate. Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) appropriate.  Constraints or Significance Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No flooding issues have been identified by the SFRA (2011). It is considered Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) 0% that developing this site would have a zero/low impact and mitigation would Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  to and capacity of infrastructure and services. It is in existing use and is of Constraints only be required where appropriate. requirements? small scale. Mitigation would be required where appropriate. Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  Vulnerability) site requirements? 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is within the Westoe Bridges district shopping 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation centre and is close to bus stops. It is also reasonably close required required required required required to Chichester metro station. It has good access to green Surface Water Flooding infrastructure however allotments are lacking. It is also near education and community facilities. NA  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is within a viable area for residential but not in a broad strong market Topography contamination. It is located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below the location for B-use class economic development. Retail uses are considered viable in this district threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be considered shopping centre location. further. Overall, it is considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation How many homes could be provided? 2 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope would only be required where appropriate. How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s overall potential low impacts, the site is Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation considered suitable for either residential or retail suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required development. Whilst offices would also be appropriate, development suitable for development B-use class economic development is considered unlikely Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development to be viable in this location. Yield of home/jobs is based Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone on the potential to use the whole footprint of the site, in

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  keeping with surrounding buildings.  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS22 Site Area: 0.14ha Site Location: Land to west of Foreshore Caravan YES SHLAA Ref: Site, South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  SS.04.02/2a Land Use: Recreational open space, Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High the five purposes of the Green Belt? Adjacent Uses: Residential, Offices Development /Caravan Accommodation/ Leisure / Car Park the five purposes of the Green Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. CheckTo check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherSafeguard encroachment? borough countryside from encroachment? 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland,4. To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 4.5. PreserveTo assist inthe the special regeneration & separate of thcharacteristicse urban of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations / Allocations: Adjacent Designations / Important Archaeological Site / Allocations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Coal Resource and Standing Coastal Change Management Area or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Advice Area / Developed Coast / / Flood Risk Zones 2 and 3 / Special required required required Wildlife Corridor Protection Area and SSSI / Local Geodiversity and Wildlife Site /

Listed Building / Proposed footpath and cycleway

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The area is coastal in character with key recreational and leisure There are no biodiversity designations on the site. However, it is within a Significant characteristics. The site is surrounded by low scale development but highly Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: broad wildlife corridor, and immediately adjacent to a Special Protection Constraints visible from key routes along the foreshore including the pier. It is considered Category 1: Ramsar Site Area associated with migrating birds. It is considered that development of Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) that developing this site could have a medium impact upon the surrounding  this site may result in some detrimental impacts upon the integrity of the Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance landscape. Mitig ation would be required. European Protected Site which would have to be assessed through Habitat

Regulations Assessment / Appropriate Assessment. Impacts could range Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)  from a low – high dependant on particular use. Mitigation would be required. Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS)  Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor 

Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species  or habitats on the site? Would the development of Impacts upon the coastal wildlife the site impact upon the corridor and European Protected connectivity of habitats? Sites would have to be considered.

Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site is within the broad green infrastructure coastal corridor and is Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site is situated within an important archaeological site and adjacent to the Significant adjacent to well-used recreational areas. It is considered that developing Constraints Grade II Listed South Pier and Lighthouse and Volunteer Life Brigade Watch Constraints Village Green the site could have a low impact if designed inappropriately, and therefore House, as well as the locally listed Pier Watchmen’s Office. mitigation would be required where appropriate. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure  Developing this site is considered to have a high impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture and significant mitigation would be required, Conservation Area particularly having regard to the setting of heritage assets. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known &  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/  Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Minor surface water flooding issues have been identified on a small part of the Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact if developed for Significant Floodplain) 0% site, it is considered that developing the site would only have a low impact and Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? residential or B-use class economic development as it is somewhat isolated. Constraints mitigation would be required where appropriate. requirements? However for leisure-related developments such as café / pub / restaurant / Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  holiday-lets or car parking, which would complement surrounding uses and Vulnerability) site requirements? character, the issue with proximity to services is reduced. However, <1% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, obtaining suitable vehicular access and water infrastructure would have to local shopping services, public transport, education, community, be considered further. Mitigation would be required. and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is reasonably isolated from local shopping <1% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation facilities and metro services but is close to bus stops. It required required required required required has excellent access to green infrastructure except Surface Water Flooding allotments. It is also near education and community facilities and the strategic road network.   

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered It is considered that site is within a broad viable area for residential development including caravan/chalet - related uses for Topography deliverable on the travelling showpeople. It is not within a strong market location for B-use class economic development. Leisure –related uses (AFI ref – ES/093-H9) with former uses including quarrying, a factory and a site? such as café/pub/restaurant/holiday-let and/or car parking are considered viable.  mineral railway line. It is also located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below the threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be How many homes 4 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? could be provided? considered further. The site is considered to have a medium impact and Gentle Slope How many jobs could NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed mitigation would only be required where appropriate. the site provide for? International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s proximity to biodiversity designations Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation and the pier, it is not considered suitable for suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone development. required required development suitable for development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land    Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS23 Site Area: 0.18ha Site Location: Land at Foreshore Car Park, Is the site in the Green Belt? YES SHLAA Ref: SS.04.03 South Shields NO 

Land Use: Car Park Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Car Park, Leisure, Commercial, Development / Caravan Accommodation / Leisure / Car thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Caravan site Park 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 3.2. ToSafeguard prevent borough merging countrysideof South Tyneside from with encroachment?Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3.characters Prevent merging of the Urbanof South Fringe Tyneside villages? with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of thePurpose Urban 1-4: Fringe villages? A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. 5.C. Assist Development in the regeneration may have a moderate of the urban negative area? impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations / Allocations: Adjacent Designations / Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Coal Resource and Standing Allocations: or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Advice Area / Developed Coast / Coastal Change Management Area required required required Wildlife Corridor / Flood Risk Zones 2 and 3 / Special Protection Area and SSSI / Listed Building

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This area is coastal in character with key recreational and leisure There are no biodiversity designations on the site. However, it is within a Significant characteristics. The site is surrounded by low scale development but highly Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: broad wildlife corridor, and adjacent to a Special Protection Area associated Constraints visible from key routes along the foreshore including the pier. It is considered Category 1: Ramsar Site with migrating birds. It is considered that development of this site may Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) that developing this site could have a medium impact upon the surrounding  result in some detrimental impacts upon the integrity of the European Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance townscape/landscape and mitigation would be required. Protected Site which would have to be assessed through Habitat

Regulations Assessment / Appropriate Assessment. Mitigation would be Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)  required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS)  Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor 

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact upon historic environment Allotment Constraints and culture. Mitigation required where appropriate, such as taking into account the Conservation Area setting of heritage assets. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The SFRA (2011) has identified that a section of the site is affected by surface water Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a medium impact if developed, as it Significant Floodplain) 0% flooding. It is considered that developing the site could have a low impact and Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? provides car parking (which is in short supply) to support the tourist/leisure offer Constraints mitigation would be required where appropriate. requirements? along the foreshore. Retention as car parking would have a zero /low impact. Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  Further development is considered to create the most issues due to the site’s Vulnerability) site requirements? somewhat isolation from services. Obtaining suitable vehicular access and water infrastructure would have to be considered further. Mitigation would be required. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is reasonably isolated from local shopping facilities and 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation metro services but is close to bus stops. It has excellent access to required required green infrastructure except allotments. It is also near education required required required Surface Water Flooding and community facilities and the strategic road network.   

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination (AFI ref – What is considered It is considered that site is within a broad viable area for residential development including caravan/chalet development Topography ES/093-H9) with former uses including quarrying, a factory and a mineral railway line. It deliverable on the site? related to adjacent travelling showperson’s site), but not in a strong market location for B-use class economic development. is also located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but below the threshold where prior Leisure –related uses such as café / pub / restaurant / holiday-let and/or car parking are also considered viable. extraction of minerals would have to be considered further. The site is considered to How many homes could 9 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? have a medium impact and mitigation would only be required where appropriate. be provided? Gentle Slope How many jobs could NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed the site provide for? International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s proximity to biodiversity designations Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation and the pier, it is not considered suitable for suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone development. required required development suitable for development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land    Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref: ISS24 Site Area: 0.11ha Site Location: Land at Foreshore Caravan Site, Is the site in the Green Belt? YES SHLAA Ref: SS.04.03a South Shields NO 

Land Use: Open space Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Recreational open space Development / Caravan Accommodation thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area? built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2.further Safeguard encroachment? borough countryside from 3.encroachment? To prevent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3. Prevent merging of South Tyneside with 4.Sunderland, To preserve Washington the special or & Gateshead?separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 4. Preserve the special & separate characteristics of area, by encouraging the recycling of land? the Urban Fringe villages? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 5. Assist in the regeneration of the urban area? B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations / Allocations: Adjacent Designations / Coal Resource and Standing Allocations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Advice Area / Developed Coast / Coastal Change Management Area or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Wildlife Corridor / Flood Risk Zones 2 and 3 / Special required required required Protection Area and SSSI / Local Geodiversity and Wildlife Site /

Listed Building / Proposed footpath and cycleway

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This area is coastal in character with key recreational and leisure The site is within a broad area including a wildlife corridor and is adjacent to Significant characteristics. The site is an important open space within the Fairground Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: a Special Protection Area, and other biodiversity value areas. Further Constraints Travelling Showperson’s caravan site. It is considered that developing this site Category 1: Ramsar Site Habitat Regulations Assessment / Appropriate Assessment and mitigation Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) could have a medium impact upon the surrounding townscape. Mitigation  would be required where appropriate. Development for B-use class Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance would be required. development could potentially have increased impacts.

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) 

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS)  Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS)

Wildlife Corridor  Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species  or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment & Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site is within the broad green infrastructure coastal corridor and is Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no known historical or archaeological significance onsite. However the Significant adjacent to well-used recreational areas. It is considered that developing Constraints site is within close proximity to the Grade II Listed South Pier and Lighthouse Constraints Village Green the site could have a zero/low impact and therefore mitigation would only and Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House, as well as the locally listed Pier be required where appropriate. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Watchmen’s Office. Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The SFRA (2011) has identified that that there are no flooding issues associated Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact if developed as it is Significant Floodplain) 0% with this site. It is considered that developing the site could have a zero/low Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? somewhat isolated. However, the site’s small scale is not considered to put Constraints impact and mitigation would only be required where appropriate. requirements? significant pressure on local services. Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  Vulnerability) site requirements? 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is reasonably isolated from local shopping 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation facilities and metro services but is close to bus stops. It required required required required required has excellent access to green infrastructure except Surface Water Flooding allotments. It is also near education and community facilities and the strategic road network. NA  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? The site is within a distinct area used for caravan/chalet accommodation for workers at the adjacent Topography  (AFI ref – ES/093-H9) with former uses including quarrying, a factory and a fairground. It is unlikely that residential/B-use class development would be viable or appropriate. mineral railway line. It is also located within a Mineral Safeguarding Area but How many homes could be provided? 6 Site would directly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope below the threshold where prior extraction of minerals would have to be How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed considered further. The site is considered to have a medium impact and International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating mitigation would only be required where appropriate. Suitability and Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s proximity to biodiversity designations Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation and the pier, it is not considered suitable for suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone required required development. Should there be a need in future for development suitable for development Travelling Showpeople accommodation, this is a site that Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) development could be considered. Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land    Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m buffer zone)

SLR Ref:ISS25 Site Area:0.29 Site Location: Land at Station Road/Commercial YES  SHLAA Ref: Road, South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: private car park Site appraised for: residential/ B-use class economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Retail/ Residential/ Commercial development. the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of Southbuilt Tynesid-up area?e? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. fTourther safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / LDF Mixed Use Site Allocation/ South Allocations: Shields Area Action Plan/ Coal Authority Conservation Area/ Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Resource and Standing Advice Area Strategic Route Network/ or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation South Shields Town required required required Centre Primary Shopping

Area/ Key Gateway Arrival Point/ South Shields Riverside

Regeneration Area Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This area is the principal retail/commercial area within the borough. The site There are some mature trees adjacent to the site. The site doesn’t have any Significant itself is elevated and provides long range views over the Mill Dam Conservation Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: biodiversity constraints or designations. Constraints Area and the Riverside. Development would have a medium impact on Category 1: Ramsar Site Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value landscape and townscape and mitigation would be required. Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints or Significance Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor  Are there any known  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site has no green infrastructure assets on site. Development of this site Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site contains views across the Mill Dam conservation area. There is also a Significant would have zero / low impact on green infrastructure. Constraints retaining wall to the site which includes a locally listed mural. Constraints Village Green

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard  candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Development would have a medium impact on the setting of the conservation Allotment Constraints area and the locally listed mural. Mitigation would be required. Conservation Area  Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/  Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No flooding issues have been identified on the site. Development of the site is Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? The site has good access to existing services and infrastructure and is easily Significant Floodplain) considered to have a low/zero impact on flooding. Mitigation required where Is there water and sewerage capacity for site accessible. Developing the site is considered to have a low impact on Constraints appropriate. requirements? infrastructure and services capacity. Mitigation required where appropriate. Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for

Vulnerability) site requirements? What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is next to South Shields Town Centre and is close or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation to existing transport links including the bus and Metro required required required required required networks. It close to the local shopping area, it is Surface Water Flooding surrounding by other residential and commercial areas and therefore the nearest green infrastructure is the Mill   Dam conservation area.

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation with regards to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is not considered that the site is in a viable area for residential development but is in a strong market Topography  contamination. Previous uses include Railway land (1898) and factory/works location for economic development. (1993). Development of the site is considered to have a medium impact. Some How many homes could be provided? NA Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope mitigation would be required. How many jobs could the site provide for? 100 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope  Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the sites overall low impacts, it is considered to Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation be suitable for development. Appropriate mitigation suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone would be required to offset any adverse impacts on the required required development suitable for development townscape, historic environment and ground conditions. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone   Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref:ISS26 Site Area:1.0ha Site Location: Former B&Q, Millbank Industrial YES  SHLAA Ref: Estate, Secretan Way, South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Former commercial unit Site appraised for: Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Police station, commercial the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. WhDevelopmentitburn? likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / Coal Authority Resource and Standing Allocations: Advice Area Strategic Route Network/ Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – South Shields Riverside or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Regeneration Area/ LDF required required required Mixed Use Development

Site Allocation/Recreational Open Space Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The central business district and principal shopping centre. This part of Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: There are no biodiversity designations on the site. The site is Significant the town is a predominantly industrial area. The site is well contained Category 1: Ramsar Site considered to have a low biodiversity impact. Constraints and there are no views to and from the nearby conservation area. Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance Development is considered to have a low impact with regards to Landscape and Townscape. Mitigation would be required where Woodland Plantation appropriate. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known NA  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of NA the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture and mitigation would only be required where Conservation Area appropriate. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not in a Flood Risk Zone and no surface water flooding issues Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to access Significant Floodplain) have been identified on the site. The site is considered to have a Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  to and capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it lacks access to some Constraints low/zero impact with regards to flooding. requirements? elements of green infrastructure it is well located in an accessible location. Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  It is considered that whilst it has water and road capacity for existing uses, Vulnerability) site requirements? mitigation would be required to support new development. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is near South Shields town centre and in reasonably or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation close proximity to bus stops and South Shields / Chichester required required metro stations. It has limited access to allotments but required required required Surface Water Flooding reasonable access to open space such as along the New Shore Park. There are education and community facilities in the locality.  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat Former uses on the site include Spoil heap (C.1862) and railway land What is considered deliverable on the site? It is not considered that the site is in a viable area for residential development but is in a strong market Topography  (C.1898-1970). Development of the site is considered to have a low location for B-use class economic development. How many homes could be provided? NA Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? impact on ground conditions. Some mitigation may be required where Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? 93 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the sites overall low impacts it is considered Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation suitable for B-use class economic development. suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone However, due to the location and surrounding uses it is required required development suitable for development not likely to come forward for residential development. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref:ISS27 Site Area:0.06ha Site Location: South Tyneside House, Westoe YES  SHLAA Ref: Road, South Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Buildings Site appraised for: Residential/ Commercial. Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential/ Commercial/ Organised the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Religion. 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of Site Photos Designations Map 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from South Tyneside? further encroachment? 3.2. To psafereventguard merging the borough’s of South countryside Tyneside wi fromth furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with 5.Sunderland, To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Development preserve the is speciallikely to andhave separate little or no characters adverse impact. of BoldonB. Development Colliery, West likely toBoldon, have limited East Boldon, negative Clea impactdon which can be mitigated. andC. Whitburn?Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. 5.E. To Development assist in the would regeneration have significant of the adverse urban area,impact by with significant mitigation required. encouragingPurpose 5: the recycling of land, particularly along A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area the riverside? B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside

D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / South Shields Town Centre Allocations: Listed Buildings/ Locally Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Listed/ Public Right of or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Way/ Strategic Route required required required Network

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The principal retail/commercial area within the borough. The site is in The site does not have any biodiversity designations. Development Significant close proximity to heritage assets including the Town Hall. Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: of the site is considered to have a low/zero impact on biodiversity. Constraints Category 1: Ramsar Site Development of the site is considered to have a medium impact on the Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints or Significance townscape. Mitigation would be required to ensure development is Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) high quality and sensitive to the historic townscape. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

Are there any known  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?  Would the development of the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) There are no public rights of way on site however to the east of the area Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no known historical or archaeological significance onsite. However Significant there are public rights of way and a Network and Wildlife Corridor. Constraints the site is opposite a Grade II listed building, St Bede’s church and also close to Constraints Village Green Development of the site is considered to have a low/zero impact on green South Shields Town Hall and other heritage assets. infrastructure. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure  Development of the site is considered to have a medium impact on the historic Allotment Constraints environment. Mitigation would be required to ensure development doesn’t Conservation Area adversely impact the settings of heritage assets. Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields? Site quality classification in Open  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch  Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a Flood Risk Zone and no surface water flooding Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? There are existing bus stops which run past the site and the site is close to Significant Floodplain) has been identified on the site. Development of the site is considered to Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? the town centre and within walking distance of the Metro network. St Constraints have a low/zero impact on flooding. Mitigation required where requirements? Bede’s RC primary school is just across from the site and there is health Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  provision in the town centre. Development of the site is considered to have appropriate. Vulnerability) site requirements? a low impact in regards to access to and capacity of infrastructure and What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, services. The site is generally well located and in an accessible location. It is local shopping services, public transport, education, community, not considered that developing the site would put significant pressure on and green infrastructure opportunities? existing infrastructure and services,

Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is within walking distance of South Shields Town Centre Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation and also on the bus network. It has limited access to allotments or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation

required required but reasonable access to open space along the New Shore Park, required required required Market Square, and the coast. There are education and Surface Water Flooding community facilities in the locality.

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Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation with regards to What is considered deliverable on the site? May be suitable for conversion of the existing buildings on the site for residential or business use.  Topography ground contamination. Development of the site is considered to have a How many homes could be provided? 3 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope low/ zero impact on ground conditions. How many jobs could the site provide for? 21 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site currently has buildings on and is surrounded by Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation residential and commercial units. The site is considered suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone suitable for development however the local listed and required required development suitable for development Grade II listed buildings in the area would require further development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) consideration. There is potential on the site for Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone conversion of the existing buildings. Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref:ISS28 Site Area:0.07ha Site Location: Land adj. Ocean Road CA, Ocean YES  SHLAA Ref: Road, S.Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Vacant Land Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpaImpactct  High Adjacent Uses: Commercial development the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. WhitbDevelopurn?ment likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of sig land,nificant particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / Arbeia Roman Fort World Heritage Site Allocations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Setting Buffer Zone/South Shields Town Strategic Route Network/ or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Centre/ LDF Social Community & Leisure South Shields Town required required required Facilities Allocated Site/ South Shields Centre Primary Shopping Town Centre AAP Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is on Ocean Road which is a commercial strip with a distinctive Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: There are no biodiversity designations on the site. Development of the site Significant concentration of curry houses and bed and breakfast accommodation. Category 1: Ramsar Site is considered to have a low/zero impact on biodiversity. Constraints Downward sloping terraces direct views towards the area beyond ocean road. Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value The site allows some views beyond Ocean Road but is not of a scale that would Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance impact very much on the current views. Development of the site is considered

to have a low impact on the landscape and townscape and could present an Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) opportunity to improve this part of Ocean Road which is an important link within the town. Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

Are there any known NA  protected / DBAP species  or habitats on the site? Would the development of NA the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site doesn’t have any green infrastructure designations or constraints, Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site falls within the Arbeia Roman Fort World Heritage Site Setting. Any Significant therefore, development of the site is considered to have a zero/low impact Constraints development would have to be sensitive to the setting of the World Heritage Constraints Village Green on green infrastructure. site and is likely to require archaeological investigation. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate) 

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Development of the site is considered to have a medium impact on the Historic Allotment Constraints Environment. Mitigation would be required to protect the setting of the World Conservation Area Heritage Site and any potential buried remains. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a Flood Risk Zone and no surface water flooding Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? Development of the site is considered to have a low impact on Significant Floodplain) has been identified on the site. Development of the site is considered to Is there water and sewerage capacity for site development. The site has good access to services and is not of a scale that Constraints have a low/zero impact on flooding. requirements? wouldn’t put significant pressure on existing services. Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for

Vulnerability) site requirements? What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site has good access to local shopping facilities in South or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Shields Town Centre as well as being in close proximity to local required required bus services and a Metro station. The site is in close proximity to required required required Surface Water Flooding community and education provisions but access to green infrastructure is relatively limited.  

Topography ground contamination. Development of the site is considered to have a How many homes could be provided? 4 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope low impact. How many jobs could the site provide for? 24 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed  International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is considered suitable for development subject Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation to sufficient mitigation against any impact on the Arbeia suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone Roman Fort World Heritage Site. required required development suitable for development development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref:ISS29 Site Area:0.08ha Site Location: Land at Chatsworth Court, South YES  SHLAA Ref: Shields Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Vacant Land Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class economic Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Commercial development the ffiveive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / South Shields Town Centre AAP/ South Allocations: Shields Town Centre Car Parking Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Improvements/ or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Recreational Open Space required required required

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The area is predominantly residential. The site is a small piece of vacant land Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site doesn’t have any biodiversity designations. Development of the Significant amongst terraced houses. Development of the site is considered to have a low Category 1: Ramsar Site site is considered to have a low/zero impact on biodiversity. Constraints impact on landscape and townscape. Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known NA protected / DBAP species  or habitats on the site? Would the development of NA the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Development of the site is considered to have a low/zero impact on historic Allotment Constraints environment. Mitigation required as appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a Flood Risk zone but a small amount of surface water Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? Development of the site is considered to have a low impact on Significant Floodplain) flooding has been identified on the site. Development of the site is considered Is there water and sewerage capacity for site development. The site has good access to services and is not of a scale that Constraints to have a low/zero impact on flooding. requirements? wouldn’t put significant pressure on existing services. Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for

Vulnerability) site requirements? What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site has good access to local shopping facilities in South or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Shields Town Centre as well as being in close proximity to local required required bus services and a Metro station. The site is in close proximity to required required required Surface Water Flooding community and education provisions but access to green infrastructure is relatively limited.  

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Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation with regards to ground What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is in a viable area for residential and B-use class economic development.  Topography contamination. Development of the site is considered to have a low/zero How many homes could be provided? 4 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope impact on ground conditions. How many jobs could the site provide for? 28 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone  Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal 

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

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