Linton Neighbourhood
Plan Final Draft
2014 to 2029
COLLINGHAM WITH LINTON PARISH COUNCIL
MARCH 2015
The document colour scheme identifies Objectives, Policies and Projects through the use of background colour.
To help with producing the Neighbourhood Plan for Linton the Collingham with Linton Parish Council secured a grant from The Community Development Foundation. This organisation has been established by the Department for Communities and Rural Affairs to support neighbourhood planning.
CONTENTS Section Page 1. Foreword ...... 2 2. Introduction ...... 3 3. The Preparation Process ...... 3 4. Community Consultation ...... 5 5. Structure Of The Plan ...... 8 6. Linton’s Rural Landscape ...... 8 7. Early Development Of Linton ...... 10 8. Linton Today ...... 12 9. Vision And Objectives For Linton ...... 13 10. Planning Policies For Linton ...... 14 11. Category A: Preservation and Enhancement of the Built Environment ...... 15 11.2. Policy A1: Design of Development ...... 20 11.5. Policy A2: Design of Extensions ...... 21 11.7. Policy A3: Community Involvement ...... 22 12. Category B: New Housing Development ...... 23 12.2. Policy B1: Small Scale Development ...... 27 12.4. Policy B2: PAS Site (The Ridge) ...... 28 12.7. Policy B3: Access to Facilities ...... 29 12.9. Policy B4: Development Criteria – Highways...... 31 12.12. Policy B5: Housing Type ...... 32 13. Category C: Village Facilities, Services and Assets of Community Value ...... 33 13.1. Policy C1: Village Facilities and Services ...... 35 14. Category D: Footways and public rights of way ...... 35 14.2. Policy D1: Footpaths, Cycleways and Bridleways ...... 39 15. Category E: Green Space ...... 41 15.2. Policy E1: Local Green Space ...... 45 15.4. Policy E2: Additional Open Space ...... 45 16. Category F: Local Economy ...... 45 16.2. Policy F1: Local Business Support ...... 46 16.5. Policy F2: Broadband/Connectivity ...... 47 17. Community Infrastructure Levy ...... 47 18. Projects for Linton ...... 48 19. Delivery Committee ...... 50 20. Appendix 1: Linton Conservation Area – Archaeological / Historical Summary ...... 51 21. Appendix 2: Linton Village Character Assessment ...... 53 22. Appendix 3: Green Space Available in Linton ...... 57 23. List of Abbreviations ...... 60
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1. FOREWORD
Our Plan for Linton
Linton is a lovely place in which to live and work, and has a long history dating back beyond Roman times. The Conservation area, which is the heart of the village, has a special character and appearance, which has changed little since the 1920s. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is mainly farmland and designated Green Belt, and it is considered a sought after residential location.
In early 2012, following the Localism Act, the residents of Linton decided that they would like to have their say in protecting and improving the village and asked the Collingham with Linton Parish Council for authority to prepare a separate Neighbourhood Plan specifically for Linton. This was approved by the Parish Council in May of that year.
Since then, a great deal of consultation and research has been carried out through village meetings and surveys, workshops, open events and focus groups. Our plan not only sets out the vision and objectives of the community, which will ensure Linton is protected and enhanced for the enjoyment of future generations, but it also reflects the importance of retaining our heritage and sense of place.
It contains such policies as design of developments, improving highways safety, housing type, protection of village facilities, services and open green spaces, supporting local businesses as well as making sure that Linton residents will have a voice in future planning decisions in the future.
There has been considerable encouragement and support from Leeds City Council Planning during the Plan preparation, together with invaluable advice and support from Planning Aid England, which has undoubtedly helped to underpin the integrity of this Plan.
I would like to thank everyone who attended the numerous Steering Group meetings during the Plan preparation, without whose help, input and support, this Plan could not have been finalised.
The village owes a huge debt of gratitude to the Drafting Committee, who have given up an enormous amount of their personal time over the past two and a half years in drafting this document. Thanks goes specifically to the following Drafting Committee members: Julian Holmes, Deputy Chairman and Parish Council representative; Mike Bates, Roger Limbert, Patrick Kirk, Angela Martin, Ken Morton, and Irving Weaver. We have been extremely fortunate to have such a high level of skill, knowledge and expertise to assist us in producing this Plan.
It has been a long journey to get to this stage, but there are already some very obvious benefits to our village from this process. We now have a very active fundraising and social committee who have greatly extended the village social activities, which has helped develop a much stronger community spirit.
Jill Bolton Chairman Linton Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
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2. INTRODUCTION
1. This Draft Linton Neighbourhood Plan (LNP) has development. That development is intended to be been prepared as a consequence of The Localism Act change for the better, not only in relation to buildings 2011, which is part of the Coalition Government’s but also other aspects of the environment. approach to planning and gives the right to local people to shape future development in their community through Neighbourhood Plans.
2. Local communities can now set out their vision for an area and shape planning policies for the use and development of land. It is about local rather than strategic issues. This Neighbourhood Plan must be compatible with National Planning Policy, European Policies and the strategic elements of Leeds City
Council’s Local Development Framework (Local Plan). Linton Common
3. One of the basic conditions that will be tested 5. Leeds City Council (LCC) issued for consultation by the independent examiner is whether the making purposes, the publication draft of its Core Strategy in of the neighbourhood plan is compatible with the key February 2012. Following amendments from this European Union obligations, namely: consultation, it has been examined by an Independent Examiner. The Inspector had recommended various . The Strategic Environmental Impact Directive; modifications, and further hearings took place in . The Environmental Impact Assessment Spring 2014, and it was finally approved by the Directive; inspector in the autumn. LCC formally adopted the . The conservation of natural habitats and wild Core Strategy in November 2014 and this will now fauna and flora; become a key part of the Local Plan. . The Directive on the conservation of wild birds. 6. The Core Strategy identified a hierarchy of settlements and directs development sequentially to 4. In March 2012 the Government published the the different levels in the hierarchy. Linton is not National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and when defined in the hierarchy and is recognised to be a introducing it, the Minister for Planning stated that “village/rural” settlement. the purpose of planning is to help achieve sustainable
3. THE PREPARATION PROCESS
7. The designated body with responsibility to relates to the area within the Parish boundary to the produce Neighbourhood Plans is Collingham with north of the River Wharfe, comprising the village of Linton Parish Council (Parish Council). As the villages Linton, Linton Springs and the individual houses and of Collingham and Linton are distinctively individual farms which are outside the Linton village boundary communities, the Parish Council has agreed that but within the Parish boundary (Linton or the Plan separate Neighbourhood Plans should be prepared for Area). (See Map 1) Collingham and Linton. This document therefore
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Map 1: Linton – Area of Neighbourhood Plan Crown Copyright and database right 2014 Ordnance Survey LA100019567
8. In addition to the Parish Council, Linton is 10. LVS called a meeting for 17 April 2012 at Linton served by the Linton Village Society (LVS). The Memorial Hall and some 120 villagers attended. residents of Linton formed this organisation some 30 Representatives from LCC and the Parish Council years ago with the aim of preserving the environs of reported on the relevant issues and it was Linton. unanimously agreed that Linton should seek authority from the Parish Council to produce a separate Plan,
9. During the early part of 2012, the Parish Council and that further meetings of volunteers and other met LVS and provided information concerning the interested parties should be held to identify the Localism Act, the emerging Local Plan and the structure of the relevant committees. possibility of producing a Neighbourhood Plan for Linton. It was agreed that LVS should consult with residents as to whether a separate plan for Linton should be produced and seek volunteers for the preparation of the Plan. 4 Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft
11. On 30th May 2012 the Parish Council conveyed Regulations 2012 (Part 2 section 6) dated 20th April responsibility for producing the LNP by letter stating: 2012 and approved by LCC on 25th September 2012.
“The Parish Council is very pleased that you have been LNP Drafting Committee successful in establishing a drafting committee for the (8 volunteers elected by SG): Linton Neighbourhood Plan, comprising Jill Bolton, consult / research / prepare proposals for SG Julian Holmes, Mike Bates, Patrick Kirk, Roger Limbert, approval Kenneth Morton, Amanda Pickevance and Irving Prepare draft LNP Weaver. Through this letter the Parish Council instructs you to commence production of the plan on our behalf and conveys full responsibility for all aspects of the plan to the drafting committee, the LNP Steering Group strategy group and other subgroups you may establish (all Linton residents and key stakeholders): to deliver the plan. Julian Holmes will continue to be Approval of proposals and key issues presented the Parish Council's representative on the drafting by DC committee and the Parish Council offers its full support to him and the rest of the volunteers involved in this vitally important project.”
12. At the first formal LNP meeting held on 7 June Collingham with Linton Parish Council: 2012, the two key committees for preparing the LNP - Submission of Final Draft LNP Steering Group (SG) and Drafting Committee (DC) were formally ratified and the framework for the production of this Plan was approved (see Figure 1). Leeds City Council 13. Upon application by the Parish Council and following thorough assessment and advertising, as required by the Regulations, Linton was formally Figure 1: Plan production framework designated as a Neighbourhood Planning Area (see Map 1 above for Area Designation) through the Application made under the Neighbourhood Planning
4. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
14. The Terms of Reference for preparing the LNP procedure that has been followed throughout the were agreed at the SG Meeting on 5th July 2012 and production of the LNP. these confirmed that the DC would undertake all the 15. During the Plan preparation, the DC has fully necessary research and consultation, and present their findings and proposals to the SG on a regular recognised the importance of community basis for discussion and approval. All residents of engagement and has made every effort to encourage as many residents and stakeholders as possible to Linton are entitled to attend the SG meetings, together with relevant stakeholders. The DC would attend the SG meetings. report to the Parish Council and ensure that the Parish Council was consulted at all times. This is the
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16. A brief summary of community consultation is 19. The following key consultations were also given below: undertaken during the Plan preparation:
. New dedicated village website established and . October 2012 – Village Survey, (including one continuously updated with all LNP information specifically for under 18s) There was a 52% and documents; response (150 responders) with over 1600 . A total of 27 Newsletters hand delivered to all comments. (From the Under 18s survey there residents and/or emailed to relevant were 25 forms representing the views of 42 stakeholders; responders.) . A total of 15 SG meetings – up to the . June 2013 – A second Village Survey on completion of this Final Draft Plan; housing options and issues - 56% stated that . Two village surveys they would accept a small number of houses to . An Open Weekend - June 2013. deliver village improvements.
20. The first survey forms the strong evidence base for the Planning Policies, and the second confirms that the majority of residents in Linton are not anti- development.
21. During the Plan preparation, the DC contacted all the landowners in Linton or their agents to inform them that a draft LNP was being prepared and that potential housing development sites would be reviewed during that process. Nine sites in Linton had already been identified through Leeds City Council’s Steering Group Workshop: Sept 2013 Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 17. In addition to the SG, three sub-committees (SHLAA), but as a result of this communication, one were set up as follows: further site was put forward. A meeting was held with each potential landowner or their agent to . July 2012 – Fundraising Committee – to look at discuss their proposals. raising funds through social events to support the Plan preparation. 22. These sites were assessed by the DC and then . July 2012 – Protection, Improvements and reviewed by the community at an Open weekend Assets Sub-committee – to research and which was held in June 2013. The SG then held a identify the areas and assets of the community further workshop to analyse the pros and cons for for protection and improvement. each site. . September 2013: Stammergate Lane Sub- committee – to review footpath access to Collingham and the Main Street/Stammergate Lane pedestrian issues.
18. All the above sub-committees ensured that a wide cross section of Linton residents were involved in the Plan preparation, and the Fundraising
Committee particularly has been very instrumental in Open Weekend: June 2013 bringing residents together and strengthening the community spirit.
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23. The Community Feedback sections under the invite anyone interested to comment on it by a Planning Policies of the Plan, which are set out below, specific date. LCC will also notify anyone referred to summarise the findings of the various consultations. in the consultation statement that the plan has been received. 24. In June 2014, two versions of the Pre- submission Draft Plan were prepared for Regulation 29. Following Regulation 16 publicity, LCC will 14 consultation – the main document which included provide copies of all the required documents to an all relevant information, and an abridged version agreed Independent Examiner who will be appointed which summarised the key issues. The main to report on how the Plan meets the statutory document was sent to the statutory consultees, and a requirements. Basic conditions for Neighbourhood copy was available for viewing at the Linton Memorial Plans and orders are: Hall, The Windmill and other relevant locations such . as Wetherby Library and Collingham Memorial Hall. They must have appropriate regard to national Both versions were available for viewing or policy; . They must contribute to the achievement of downloading from the Linton website: www.lintonvillage.org, together with all the sustainable development; . supporting documents mentioned in the Pre- They must be in general conformity with the strategic policies in the development plan for submission Draft Plan. The summary version was hand delivered to all residents of Linton and circulated the local area; . They must be compatible with EU Obligations, to various interested parties. including human rights requirements. 25. Two Open Events were held in June 2014 during 30. Subject to a successful examination, the LNP the six weeks statutory consultation period for villagers to drop in, view all the relevant documents will then proceed to a local referendum organised by and make comments as appropriate. A response form LCC. The Examiner will make recommendations to for comments and suggested amendments was made LCC with regard to any need to extend the available for both the full and summary versions of referendum outside Linton. the Pre-submission Draft Plan. 31. If there is a favourable response to the 26. All comments from the six weeks consultation referendum, which means more than 50% of those exercise were then analysed, and further consultation voting stating that they wish LCC to use the LNP during consideration of planning applications, LCC meetings were held with LCC and Planning Aid to discuss the LCC response to the Pre-submission Draft must then adopt the Plan and the LNP will become Plan. The appropriate amendments were then part of the statutory Local Plan for the area and become an important document in deciding planning incorporated and this Final Draft LNP was produced. applications in Linton. This legal standing 27. The SG approved this Final Draft Plan in differentiates this document from existing documents February 2015 and by the Parish Council on 3rd March such as the Parish of Collingham with Linton Village 2015. Design Statement (VDS) and the Linton Conservation Area Appraisal Management Plan (CAAMP), which
28. This document is now submitted to LCC with only have the status of non-statutory planning supporting documents and relevant information. LCC support documents. will publicise it, make it available for inspection and
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5. STRUCTURE OF THE PLAN
32. After a brief history of Linton and an outline of the village today, this Plan sets out:
. The Vision and Objectives for Linton for the next fifteen years; . The Planning Policies, which will form the local policy framework for managing new development and achieving the Vision and Objectives; . Projects for Linton – an extensive list of House on Trip Lane Projects have been drawn up to deliver the Vision and Objectives and these are listed after . Funding of Projects through Community each relevant Planning Policy and also in Infrastructure Levy and other funding sources. priority order in Section 18; and A Basic Conditions Statement and Consultation Statement are also submitted with this Plan.
6. LINTON’S RURAL LANDSCAPE
33. The original village sits adjacent to the bridge 34. The Wharfe Valley forms the southern connecting it to Collingham, with Main Street running boundary of the Plan Area and is recognised by Leeds north from the bridge and then continuing as Linton Core Strategy Spatial Policy 13 as Strategic Green Lane to the boundary with Wetherby. To the west Infrastructure. It forms part of a wider strategic and north towards Wood Hall, Linton Springs and network across the Metropolitan District of Leeds. Linton Hills, the land is of the arable plateau landscape type, with open and exposed farmland, 35. Sites of Ecological or Geological Importance (SEGI) are areas identified by the local authority as scattered hedgerows and a few hedgerow trees and being important for their flora, fauna, geological or areas of woodland. physiological features. They are of countywide importance. The River Wharfe is designated SEGI – 37. The river supports diverse faunal communities, including protected species and regionally rare species. It is the least polluted and most natural major river in the county and is the most ecological important major riverine habitat in West Yorkshire.
View across farmland from Northgate Lane
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views across the Golf Course. The golf club land known as Linton Ings, is traversed by a disused elevated railway embankment and is bounded to the east by the River Wharfe and is also a flood plain for the river.
39. Within the Plan Area, there have been a number of sightings of species which are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which have been recorded by West Yorkshire Ecology as follows: otters, voles, bats (Vesper, Soprano Pipistrelle, River Wharfe with Bridge Common Pipistrelle and Pipistrelle), Pale St John’s Wort, and Thistle Broomrape. 36. The river is a natural divide between Collingham and Linton with the road bridge now the only 40. Also within the Plan Area and immediately connection. The banks of the River Wharfe are lined adjacent to the built area are the following UK Priority with overhanging deciduous trees, which form a green Habitats – Deciduous Woodland; Floodplain Grazing; barrier between the river and the houses of Linton Lowland Calcareous Grassland. Common and Stammergate Lane. Further to the west small copses such as Cow Wood break up the slope of the land as it rises to Wood Hall.
37. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are first- tier sites for conservation. They are areas also identified by Natural England as being of interest by reason of their flora, fauna, geological or physiological features. They are therefore also of national importance and have statutory protection. Linton Common (SSSI 12) is an unimproved fragment of the Mature Trees on Linton Lane former common and supports a representative sample of limestone grassland, one of only two sites 41. Many of the trees and some of the areas of in the county. woodland are protected by Tree Preservation Orders. These are shown on Map 2 below. 38. The open nature of the landscape gives rise to spectacular long views from the plateau, south over 42. Core Strategy Policy G1: Enhancing and the river to Collingham and beyond, west to Cow Extending Green Infrastructure, sets out how all the Wood and Wood Hall, and north over much of newer above is to be protected and improved should any Linton with attractive houses nestling in the eastward- development be proposed and therefore no further Map 2: Tree running wooded slopes. Some of these slopes, specific policy is required by the LNP. Preservation Orders together with Linton Lane, benefit from much valued (shown in dark green)
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Map 2: Tree Preservation Orders (shown in dark green).
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7. EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF LINTON
43. In 2009 LCC requested West Yorkshire archaeological evidence to support occupation during Archaeology Advisory Service to produce an the Anglo-Saxon period is sparse. The village is archaeological/historical summary of the Linton referred to in the Domesday Survey of 1086 and the Conservation Area and surrounds. (See Appendix 1) place name is Old English, which means ‘flax farm’. In The Plan Area contains two Class 2 Archaeological the late 19th century, Linton had 4 farms, a 25 year Sites 150/151) which are ancient crop marks, and over old school (to become a church 25 years later and 8000 flints have already been found around Whitwell now a residence), the Manor House and the Windmill House Farm, which makes this site of significant Inn - the latter two date back over 350 years. regional importance. However, notwithstanding this long history, the population of Linton remained small by comparison 44. There is considerable evidence of Iron with neighbouring villages with just 130 people in the Age/Roman settlement surrounding Linton, but 1920s. 10 Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft
cottage buildings. He was responsible for most of the new houses and conversions well into the 1950s, including the Linton Memorial Hall (1947). The present character and unusual unity of the village today is much due to his influence.
Old Church now a residence
45. In the early years of the 20th Century, Linton remained little more than a hamlet, totally dominated by a varied farming industry with farms and woodlands extending to the boundaries of the parish. Sketch of Gorse Hill.1924
46. The railway, built in the late 1870s, was a great 48. It is interesting to note that the National Town benefit to the farming industry but had little Planning Conference of 1960 chose Linton as an immediate impact on village growth. Apart from a outstanding example of good rural development in few outlying houses, the village proper had the size, England. Subsequent building was of mainly large layout and many of the buildings we today regard as individual houses radiating along the full length of its particularly attractive heart. Linton Lane and a considerable part of Northgate Lane with winding cul-de-sacs branching off amongst the wooded slopes.
Main Street: Cottages
47. The growth of Linton was relatively slow. The architect W. Alban Jones was responsible for the first Main Street: The Barn of the large new houses with large grounds dotted 49. The last significant housing developments took round the original village, taking the historic names of place in Northcote Fold, West Garth and Tibgarth the fields or features associated with them - Gorse Hill during the years 1990-2005. These are small estates, (1924) Little Acres (1926), Hard Gap (1929) (see Map 3 some with substantial houses. Main Street, with the below) . His style was an extension of the traditional careful treatment of the original cottages, retains Yorkshire Dales house, using stone under stone slate virtually the same appearance now as it had in the or pantiles, mullioned windows and other detailed 1920s and 1930s. features that related well to the original farm and
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Map 3: Map of Linton c.1923
8. LINTON TODAY
50. The village is perceived to be in a woodland setting although there are no significant woodland areas within or immediately surrounding it. The low density style of development and the large number of mature/specimen trees as boundary features or within gardens are features of the village.
51. The population has increased and there has been an impact from modern farming practices. Main Street: The Granary There has been significant development involving 52. The majority of the Plan Area is Green Belt and infill, extensions, demolition and rebuilding to larger this has served to protect Linton from significant scale. There has been significant traffic increase but development. It is expected that the Green Belt notwithstanding all these changes, the village still boundary will remain little changed through the Plan retains much of its historic character, and since 1981 period and beyond but this will depend upon the LCC the pretty original centre of Linton has been a Site Allocation Plan and the Green Belt review. Conservation Area, and this was recently extended in 2010.
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53. At December 2013 within the Plan Area there Management Committee. Fundraising is a continuous was one extant planning permission for new challenge, needed for proper maintenance and residential property, which related to the improvement of the hall. The Hall is also used for development of a former office building at Linton wedding receptions, parties and exhibitions. It plays Springs, Sicklinghall Road, into 4 houses and 4 flats. an especially important role in the community, serving as a centre for activities whilst being a reminder of the 54. One of the key assets of the village is the Linton sacrifices made by former inhabitants who had Memorial Hall, which was built to commemorate the contributed to village life. seven men from Linton, lost during the 1939-1945 War, and is a charity overseen by Trustees and a
9. VISION AND OBJECTIVES FOR LINTON
55. Guiding Principles (GPs) for the emerging Plan were developed early in the plan preparation process through a SG workshop session and were drawn up to drive all decisions and content for the LNP. The final draft GPs were included in the Village Survey of October 2012 and were almost unanimously supported. Draft Vision and Objectives evolved from these GPs and were posted on the village website inviting comment and suggested amendments. After further refinement, an overarching Vision Statement was agreed underpinned by detailed Objectives. These form the basis for this Plan and in particular the Planning Policies and Projects.
Vision For Linton
The distinctive character and appearance of Linton shall be preserved and enhanced, with particular reference to the Conservation Area, by ensuring positive management of future developments with appropriate density and tailored to the future needs of Linton residents. A safer and more secure environment will be developed, particularly as regards highways so that Linton continues to be a safe and peaceful rural community. Existing green space will be protected and preserved, and new additional community open space and footpaths will be created not only to improve the quality of life for all people who live and work in Linton but also to enhance the visual appearance of the area. To continue building a stronger community spirit and greater cohesion, local residents will be consulted and involved in monitoring this Plan and delivering the Projects.
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Objectives
1 To ensure carefully and sensitively designed development that protects and enriches the landscape and built setting throughout the Plan Area.
2. To ensure that any multiple housing development is tailored to the future needs of Linton residents particularly with regard to satisfying the demand for “downsizing”.
3. To protect the environment generally including agricultural land, woodland, wildlife habitats, the historic environment and particularly the key views into and out of the Conservation Area
4. To protect the valuable green spaces within Linton and to establish new community open space.
5. To seek on-going improvements to highways and develop a safer route for pedestrians from Linton to Wetherby and Collingham.
6. To improve the existing public rights of way network by creating new footpaths and bridleways to extend connectivity and improve access to the surrounding rural countryside.
7. To ensure all the ‘village assets’ are protected, and particularly to ensure the Linton Memorial Hall has a sustainable future by supporting the delivery of the required improvements.
8. To support and promote local businesses, agriculture and other land based rural businesses, and assist those working from home.
9. To support residents in an ongoing basis in the delivery and monitoring of the Plan.
10. PLANNING POLICIES FOR LINTON
56. People in Linton appreciate the special qualities Economic – contributing to building a strong, of Linton and essentially would like to see little responsive and competitive economy. change. However, they accept that the village cannot stand still in time and that further housing 58. The Planning Policies set out below have been devised to manage future development in order to development will occur over the Plan period. One of the main objectives of this Plan is to ensure that any achieve the Vision and Objectives for Linton. The new housing development respects the character of intention is that these policies must be taken into account by applicants and decision-makers as a the village and wider parish. whole, when an application is submitted and decisions 57. Any development must be sustainable – making are made as to whether an application would be environmental, social and economic progress for acceptable. current and future generations. These three 59. The policies are divided into six categories, dimensions constitute what is sustainable in planning namely: terms. A - Preservation and Enhancement of the Built Environmental – contributing to protecting and Environment; enhancing our natural, built and historic environment. B - New Housing Development; Social – supporting strong, vibrant and healthy C - Village Facilities, Services and Assets of communities. Community Value;
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D - Footways and Public Rights of Way; . The Collingham with Linton Parish Plan (PP); E - Green Space; and . The Linton Conservation Area Appraisal and F - Local Economy. Management Plan (CAAMP); . Leeds Local Plan/Leeds Development
60. In order to assist those seeking to apply these Framework (Local Plan) ; policies, each policy has supporting text setting out . 2011 Open Space, Sport and recreation the context in which the relevant policy has been Assessment (Open Space Audit); and formulated, the local community’s views on that . Local information collected through the subject and the evidence that supports the policy. All Neighbourhood Plan communication and the policies have been carefully framed, taking consultation process. account of the following: 61. A summary list of community Projects is shown . The National Planning Policy Framework after each Policy where appropriate. These Projects (NPPF); have evolved over the Plan preparation and further . The Parish of Collingham with Linton Village details can be found in Section 18, together with a Design Statement (VDS); Projects Priority List.
11. CATEGORY A: PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Objectives
1. To ensure carefully and sensitively designed development that protects and enriches the landscape and built setting throughout the Plan Area.
3. To protect the environment generally, including agricultural land, woodland, wildlife habitats, the historic environment and particularly the key views into and out of the Conservation Area.
9. To support residents in an ongoing basis in the delivery and monitoring of the LNP.
11.1. A1: DESIGN OF DEVELOPMENT
Justification and Evidence
62. The Early Development of Linton and Linton Today sections of this document (Sections 7 & 8) outline the history of Linton and development of its character to date. The general built form is that of converted original stone farm buildings and cottages scattered along Main Street and Northgate Lane, with newer infill houses, predominantly two storey detached and in stone with some render. A key Main Street: Towards the bridge feature of Main Street on its eastern side is that the
Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft 15 properties are set on the back of the footpath, 64. There is individuality in house styles, but a unity retaining the rural village character. There is a in terms of scale (two storey), and materials preponderance of solid walls over window openings. (predominantly stone, including garages), walls rather Main Street winds through the village from Linton than fences, and/or grass verges fronting highways. Bridge to Kiln Hill and this gives rise to attractive 65. The heart of the village is almost exclusively a unfolding views of the street scene in both directions. Conservation Area. LCC approved the CAAMP on the 22nd April 2010 to be used as a material consideration in the determination of planning applications. This extended the original Conservation Area designated in 1981, and Map 4 below identifies the extent of the revised Conservation Area.
House on Main Street 63. Initially 20th century development took the form of individual dwellings in large isolated plots such as Hard Gap and Low Gap. Later, groups of detached houses were built along winding cul-de-sacs. The first of these groups were The Orchards, commenced in the 1930s. The exceptions are two Cottages on Northgate Lane short rows of terrace houses on Northgate Lane, one of which, Northgate Cottages, were originally built by Wetherby Rural District Council in 1947.
Map 4: Linton Conservation Area, Positive and Listed Buildings
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66. Map 4 also indicates those buildings within the 69. In addition to the CAAMP, the VDS fully Conservation Area which have been identified as describes the village character and is used as an being ‘positive’, for one or more of the following important source material for the Linton Village reasons: Character Assessment attached as Appendix 2.
. Landmark buildings; 70. Only small parts of the Conservation Area are . Buildings which provide evidence of the village elevated but much of the remainder of the village is history and development; located on elevated land running up to the ridge lines. . Buildings of architectural merit; The character of the Conservation Area has influenced . Buildings with local historical associations; and informed the development outside it. Generally, . Buildings which exemplify local vernacular large detached dwellings are set within expansive styles; and plots, and the most common building material is . Groups of buildings, which together make a stone. Occasionally architectural features similar to positive contribution to the streetscape. those of the Conservation Area have been included in the detailing of the buildings. There are a great 67. The CAAMP states that the Linton Conservation number of mature trees and hedgerows. Area is of both architectural and historic interest but that it has been adversely affected in the past by 71. There has been some development with smaller inappropriate development adjacent to it and more plots, and there are some boundaries with over- recently by unsuitable 'infill’ developments. The dominant stone walls. Comments made as part of the following principal issues were identified: October 2012 Village Survey suggest that these do not create a pleasing transition between the built . Risk of inappropriate development; environment and the countryside. Careful . Poor choice of materials used to replace consideration of this transition in any future historic features; development is vital if Linton is to retain its distinctive . Inappropriate development affecting character and rural setting. important views both towards and away from the Conservation Area; and 72. The built environment gains much of its . Risk of unsympathetic public realm having a character from its rural setting and the many rural detrimental effect (i.e. footway materials, vistas. These have been captured on Map 5 below. highway/street signage etc) 73. The Leeds Core Strategy Policy H3 describes 68. The CAAMP also identifies the following key density requirements for new housing. It recognises ways to retain character: that settlements outside the hierarchy, and Linton is such a settlement, contribute little to the overall . Retention of mixed styles of architecture but housing numbers and that the area of land to be used principally two storey; for any housing development will be small. No . Key views towards open countryside not to be specific density criteria are therefore deemed compromised; necessary for future developments in Linton. Spatial . Use of regularly coursed millstone character is more important than density. It may be grit/sandstone in the construction of boundary appropriate for a small number of smaller dwellings to walls and buildings; be located on an existing individual plot. This would . Avoidance of high density development by increase the density locally. By maintaining ensuring new build properties have adequate appropriate separation from the plot boundaries and space between each other; by sensitive boundary treatment the spatial character . Retention of the permeability and accessibility can be maintained. of green spaces within and adjacent to the Conservation Area.
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Map 5: Key Views and Vistas of Linton Crown Copyright and database right 2014 Ordnance Survey LA100019567
Ref. Description Target to be protected No. 1 From west of Collingham towards Linton. View of Cow Wood trees on Trip Lane, fields around Whitwell House Farm and Riverside River Wharfe Flood Plain and up to Linton Hills. Nursery. 2 Beautiful view from Beech End Lodge. Wharfe valley (but note outside of Linton) 3 View south from Trip Lane. Whitwell House Farm and beyond to Collingham. (Area in Linton included in 1) 4 View north from Trip Lane towards Northgate The fields north of Trip Lane and the fields/trees to the ridge line across and above Lane. Northgate Lane. 5 View north and south along Main Street. The Conservation Area. 6 Upstream and downstream from Linton Bridge. River banks and woodland areas. 7 Linton Lane across the Golf Course. Trees and open space. 8 View south from Northgate Lane Green approach to village and view of rising open fields.
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74. Mature trees are central to the character of the 75. Significant groups of trees are to be found at whole built up area, with many dwellings set in the the entrance to the village on Northgate Lane, and on landscape rather than dominating it. both sides of the river bridge. An important ‘specimen’ tree occupies the corner site at the junction of Northgate Lane and Main Street. The eastern side of Linton Lane is bordered by trees and hedgerows with the golf course and river valley beyond, providing an open, semi - rural setting.
Northgate Lane
Northgate Lane and Main Street Junction
The Ridge – a tree lined private road
Feedback from the Community
76. In the Village Survey October 2012, 99% of . Other older traditionally designed buildings not responders agreed that the distinctive character, listed but identified as important in the Linton amenities and environmental assets of the village Conservation Area document – 97% agreed; should be maintained and protected. . Mature/specimen trees throughout the village – 94% agreed;
77. This Survey also asked residents what should be . 93% wished to protect and enhance natural protected in the built environment: and historic assets; . The Conservation Area in general with . Linton as a ‘dark village’ without street lighting particular reference to Main Street and views – 79% agreed; to & from it – 100% agreed; . 97% were concerned about the impact of . Buildings listed as being of architectural and traffic on the village character historic value throughout the village – 98% 78. In 2004, a Parish wide village survey was carried agreed; out for the purposes of preparing the PP and VDS. . The grass verges along Northgate Lane, Main The results indicate a consistency of opinion from Street and other areas in the village – 98% 2004 through to today. agreed;
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11.2. POLICY A1: DESIGN OF DEVELOPMENT
New development must preserve and enhance the village of Linton by:
a. Recognising and reinforcing the distinct local character (as set out within the Character Assessment at Appendix 2) in relation to height, scale, spacing, layout, orientation, design and materials of buildings. The use of vernacular detailing is encouraged. b. Respecting and protecting local heritage assets and their settings, particularly the Conservation Area. c. Protecting natural assets and enhancing the natural environment and bio-diversity. d. Considering the visual impact of proposals on key views and vistas of the local landscape (as shown on Map 5) and minimising adverse impacts on these views. Preservation of undeveloped wooded hillsides and ridgelines is a key material consideration. e. Incorporating landscaping to mitigate the visual impact of development and to ensure that proposals merge into the existing village context. Landscape schemes should seek to include native species (where appropriate). f. Seeking to retain mature or important trees. Development that envisages the loss of ancient trees or trees of good arboricultural and/or amenity value will not be permitted unless justified by a professional tree survey/arboricultural statement acceptable to the local Planning Authority. Where removal of such trees can be justified, replacement(s) with trees of similar amenity value and maturity should be provided. g. Ensuring new boundary treatments reflect the distinct local character in relation to materials and design. Footways to be included and incorporate grass strips in verges. h. Reducing visual clutter by minimising the amount of street furniture (including no street lighting), signage, barriers, etc. i. Ensuring that where appropriate archaeological investigations/recording takes place in advance of any proposed development.
View from College Farm Lane Northgate Lane The Ridge: a private road
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11.3. PROJECTS TO HELP DELIVER OUR VISION:
• Create an overall tree management/planting strategy; • Assess requirement for additional Tree Preservation Orders/registration of hedgerows; • Plant screen in those areas which have a negative impact on the rural character of Linton; • Improve verges and paths using sympathetic materials; • Tidy and maintain road signs and other furniture consistent with the local character; and • Additional bulb planting and wildflower planting.
11.4. A2: DESIGN OF EXTENSIONS
Justification and Evidence
79. Much development in Linton is likely to be by both the VDS Village Survey 2004 and October 2012 extension and modernisation of existing properties. Village, Survey residents have a wish to minimise the These developments have the potential to change the negative impact of this type of development. character of the built environment, and as indicated in
11.5. POLICY A2: DESIGN OF EXTENSIONS
Residential extensions will be supported where they are in accordance with Policy A1 (where applicable) and additionally they: a. are complementary to the host building but subservient to it; b. do not dominate or detract from the spatial character of the street scene; and c. are constructed of materials similar to that of the host building. The integration of architectural details and features similar to those incorporated in the host building is encouraged.
11.6. A3: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Justification and Evidence
80. Over the years, there has been an erosion of 81. A major concern is that because Linton sits in an the surrounding Green Belt in Linton with dwellings undulating landscape, the extent and shape of the being built along Linton Common and Linton Lane village Conservation Area and the surrounding (connecting the village on the west side of Linton Lane topography ensures that, almost invariably, any to Wetherby). In the 1980’s the land between Tib development has a visual impact worthy of local Garth and Westwood was changed from Green Belt to consideration and comment.(see Map 4). residential, with the result that an estate-type
development was built with high boundary walls, 82. CAAMP states that ‘A particular threat is the which was not in keeping with the rural nature of tendency for new build to be of suburban form and design, executed in material of lower quality than the Northgate Lane. surrounding positive buildings’ and also that ‘It is important that development around the Conservation
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Area does not spoil its setting. Views towards and preparation. The community therefore has been very away from a conservation area can be detrimentally involved in planning applications, highways issues, affected by inappropriate placed structures, or groups safety improvements etc. for over 30 years. of structures, at key locations around the 85. However, the village would like to see a more conservation area. structured and formal approach to community involvement in planning application for developments of more than one property.
86. The Parish Council has often been approached by residents expressing concern with regard to planning applications, decisions and enforcement. The Parish Council believes early liaison would lead to more transparency resulting in more appropriate design and a better place to live.
Linton Common 87. Throughout the preparation of the LNP, there has been strong support for the emerging Plan. 15 SG 83. As a result of the above, in 1983 the residents meetings were held, which were all well attended, to of Linton formed the LVS to protect the character and ensure the village and stakeholders have been environment of the village. Extracts from a LVS consulted on every aspect of the Plan preparation. newsletter dated January 1984 state….’It is sometimes This has encouraged a stronger community spirit and the case that householders learn of developments, it is vitally important that in the future residents which might affect them, only at a very late stage….’ continue to be involved in the Plan delivery and and from a newsletter dated November 1983 …’Only monitoring. Over the Plan period, planning those householders who reside in the immediate applications will come forward and the community proximity of the site have been informed officially…’. should therefore be consulted on an on-going basis. It This can still be the case today. is therefore considered extremely important that any 84. The LVS is still strongly supported by the village, potential developer meets with the local community and as explained in Section 3 The Plan Preparation, to confirm that his interpretation of the Policies is was fundamental in starting the LNP process and correct.
11.7. POLICY A3: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Planning applications for development of more than one new property or for a change of use shall be accompanied by a Statement of Community Involvement. This statement must include:
a. An explanation of how the community has been consulted about the proposals; b. A demonstration that a range of means has been used to engage with local people; c. A record of the views expressed by local people; d. An explanation of how the proposals have responded to local people’s views; and e. An agreed programme for on-going consultation. Development will be supported where it is clear that feedback from the community has been taken into account as far as practicable.
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12. CATEGORY B: NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Objectives:
1. To ensure carefully and sensitively designed development that protects and enriches the landscape and built setting throughout the Plan Area.
2. To ensure that any multiple housing development is tailored to the future needs of Linton residents particularly with regard to satisfying the demand for “downsizing”.
3. To protect the environment generally including agricultural land, woodland, wildlife habitats, the historic environment, and particularly the key views into and out of the Conservation Area.
5. To seek on-going improvements to highways and develop a safer route for pedestrians from Linton to Wetherby and Collingham.
12.1. B1: SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT
Justification and Evidence
88. There are currently 270 dwellings in Linton. The settlements and where development might be a more vast majority are within the main village. The sustainable option. Linton does not possess the range remainder are in Linton Springs, Linton Hills and of services and therefore it is likely that the Green Belt Whitwell House farms. within Linton will be maintained throughout the Plan period. 89. Outside the village envelope and current built areas, all of the land within the Neighbourhood Area 92. Within the Neighbourhood Area working farms (apart from one area) is designated Green Belt and still exist with extensive agricultural land in full use. forms part of a Special Landscape Area in the LCC’s The protection of this agricultural land is seen as Unitary Development Plan (UDP). The Key Diagram in vitally important and any proposal for housing the LCC’s Core Strategy maintains the Green Belt development on such land should be refused. boundary and also shows the whole of Linton as being within the network of Strategic Green Infrastructure.
90. The NPPF paragraph 89 prevents general development in the Green Belt.
91. The LCC Core Strategy Spatial Policy 10 sets out the process for a Green Belt review, which will be
necessary to achieve the appropriate number of Northgate Lane and College Farm houses housing sites throughout Leeds. The Green Belt review will be focused on locations within the settlement hierarchy and other settlements will be considered only where they possess a range of local services and facilities, similar to higher order
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93. Linton’s highways are of limited capacity with been identified for Linton, one of which (SHLAA 1070 many roads having single car width sections and poor Craggs Hall Farm) had already been developed. geometry junctions. Changes to these road SHLAA sites 787 Linton Springs already had planning sections/junctions cannot be achieved without permission for development, while SHLAA 70 Linton significant adverse effect on the distinctive village Springs did not require any land allocation. SHLAA character in the Conservation Area. 1301 is the site of Wetherby Golf Club House and car park and this site has subsequently been removed
94. It can therefore be concluded that from the process. The DC assessed the remaining six opportunities for housing development in Linton are SHLAA sites during the plan preparation for possible significantly constrained. housing development. 95. The LCC Core Strategy includes Spatial Policy 6 - The Housing Requirements and Allocation of Housing Land and Spatial Policy 7 - Distribution of Housing Land and Allocations, which states that taken together, these policies indicate a requirement for a very small number of houses to be located in “other rural” settlements in Outer North East Leeds. These “other rural” settlements include Linton. Sheep at Linton Hills Farm 96. LCC maintains a database of potential sites for housing. This is the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA). In the 2012 SHLAA ten sites had
Linton SHLAA Description Ref. Ref. 3 1121 Trip Lane 5 1252 Northgate Lane 6 1300 Land to the east of Linton Lane (Golf course) 9 1309 Land to the west of Linton Lane 8 2136 The Ridge 4 3448 Trip Lane 10 N/A Green Lane 1/2 70/787 Linton Springs 7 1301 Wetherby Golf Club
Map 6: The SHLAA sites and additional Green Lane site. Crown Copyright and database right 2014 Ordnance Survey LA100019567
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97. In the LCC’s Site Allocations, Issues and Options the average across Leeds of 57%. The elderly Report, June 2013 (SA Issues and Options Report), population living in houses with three or more LCC, as a first stage in their overall assessment bedrooms is therefore much greater than the average process, treated these “other rural” settlements across Leeds. This gives a significant opportunity for equally and in almost all cases the SHLAA sites have elderly households to be replaced by families over the been sieved out including those remaining in Linton. Plan period. The SA Issues and Options Report states that when planning applications come forward for sites outside 103. There are also likely to be significant the settlement hierarchy, they will be compared from opportunities for redevelopment of the larger plots that become available, which will provide additional a sustainability and spatial objective perspective with windfall sites. The viability of this is made possible by those alternatives within the settlement hierarchy. the high market value characteristic of Linton. Garden 98. This process has been continued by LCC during areas are recognised as making an important the development of the Site Allocations and contribution to the character and appearance of an recommendations on this basis were made to the area, providing visual amenity benefits for local Leeds Development Panel on 13th January 2015 via a residents, contributing to both the spatial character detailed report. The Panel has endorsed this and the green infrastructure of the neighbourhood. approach. LNP Policy A1 is prescriptive about the design of developments and in particular about retaining the
99. The LNP also strongly endorses this approach. local spatial character, and this will be rigorously 100. In addition to the SHLAA sites a further site had applied to any windfall proposals in order to provide a been brought forward as a part of the Neighbourhood positive impact on both the site itself and the wider Planning process. This is the Green Lane site adjacent locality. to Linton Memorial Hall. 104. These facts virtually guarantee that the 101. It is important to consider housing needs. The population will grow by at least the required 9% over Office of National Statistics (2012) Census 2011 (ONS the Plan period without the need to consider 2011) sub-national population projections forecast a developing into the countryside. population growth of 71,000 people for LCC’s area up 105. Development of existing plots may create 3 or 4 to 2028, which equates to a growth rate of 9.0%. new dwellings at a time. It is also important to be 102. Growth in population in Linton will be greatly mindful that the PAS site (SHLAA 2136 The Ridge), or influenced by the unusual demographics and the size other sites currently designated Green Belt, may be of the existing housing stock. Using figures taken from allocated for housing. Development of any such sites ONS 2012 for the Parish, 22.7% of residents are over should be small scale (limited to 10 houses or less) in 65 compared with 13.8% across Leeds, and 83% of the line with the response to the Village Survey June 2013 housing stock is 3 bedrooms or more compared with and in accord with the spatial characteristics of Linton.
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Feedback from the Community
106. Notwithstanding the fact that Linton is not considered to be a sustainable location for significant development, the DC undertook a thorough evaluation of all the possible sites. During late 2012 and early 2013, a number of meetings took place with all the relevant landowners and/or their agents. One agent and some landowners attended various SG meetings during the Plan preparation, and were invited to attend the Open Weekend in June 2013 when the pros and cons for each site were available Site assessment by Drafting Committee Members for viewing. The results of the various comments for each of these sites were then analysed and discussed at the SG Meeting in July 2013.
107. Taking all the information and comments into account, it was felt that none of the sites that were put forward were suitable for development; the principal reason being their allocation as Green Belt. The other reasons are tabulated below:
SHLAA Name of site Summary of Main Reasons reference number 1121 Trip Lane Major highways issues due to the difficult junction of Trip Lane with Main Street and discontinuous footpath.
1252 Northgate Lane Northgate Lane is narrow with a substandard junction at Main Street and discontinuous footpath to Linton centre 1300 Land to the east of Development would impact on one of the key views to be protected. Linton Lane (Wetherby Golf course) 1309 Land to the west of Difficult highway access. Site is prime arable land. Linton Lane 2136 The Ridge See section B2 3448 Trip Lane Major highways issues due to the difficult junction of Trip Lane with Main Street and discontinuous footpath to Linton centre. N/A Green Lane Access would need the permission of the Trustees of both the Linton Memorial House and Linton Tennis Club. After consultation the current Trustees of the LMH did not support the development proposals. The site is partly Zone 2 flood plain.
108. However despite the above, residents of Linton They are aware that development could also bring are not essentially anti-development. In addition, some benefits to the community through the delivery residents realise that Linton cannot stand still and that of the improvements described in the Projects for there will be additional housing over the course of Linton section. time. It is possible that more suitable sites for development could come forward, and these may be favourably considered by LCC or Planning Inspector.
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109. This is underpinned by the results of the Village a small amount of development in Linton if this brings Survey June 2013; 60% of responders are in favour of benefits to the local community.
Village Survey The number of responders who do not wish to see any houses irrespective 40% June 2013 of delivering improvements is The number of responders prepared to accept 1 to 10 houses to deliver 50% village improvements is The number of responders prepared to accept 11 to 20 houses to deliver 10% village improvements is
110. The following key points are abstracted from the Village Survey held in October 2012:
Source Comment Village Survey The Conservation Area should be protected. 100% agreed October 2012 Wooded hillsides, ridgelines and open country view should be protected 99% agreed Green Belt land should be protected 99% agreed The strip of land along the eastern side of Linton Lane from Kiln Hill to the 78% agreed Golf Club should be protected Traffic has an impact on village character. 97% agreed Residents would prefer development where it would be possible to walk to 58% support Wetherby. Residents would prefer development where it would be possible to walk to 57% support Collingham.
12.2. POLICY B1: SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT Development will only be supported where it is:
a. windfall development within the village built area by the addition of a number of smaller dwellings on an existing plot; or b. on land allocated for housing by Leeds City Council; or c. small scale with 10 or less dwellings.
12.3. B2: PROTECTED AREA OF SEARCH SITE (THE RIDGE)
Justification and Evidence
111. The one significant area of land in Linton not in Issues and Options Report, and have decided to retain the Green Belt (known as The Ridge site) was this site as PAS. This decision has been recorded in the designated as a Protected Area of Search (PAS) in the report presented to the Development Plans Panel on LCC’s UDP, which means this land has been identified 13th January 2015. The schedule accompanying the for possible future development. LCC have been report states: considering the consultation responses to the SA Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft 27
“Site allocated as PAS (safeguarded land) in the . Vehicular access is via Tibgarth, off Northgate UDP and not situated within land defined as the Lane. This access is very steep and would Green Belt. Site is well related to the existing require significant excavation works which settlement; however Linton is not within the would impact on the natural ridge line. This is settlement hierarchy. Access to the site is difficult part of a key view to be protected, and it is to achieve. Site not required to meet the housing likely the excavation works would extend numbers due to local preference for an beyond the existing built area. The completed alternative strategic option and should therefore access would remain steep and could have be retained as PAS.” highway safety concerns. . Northgate Lane is unsuitable for extra traffic
112. In addition, site-specific problems make The flow having unsafe junctions and single car Ridge unsuitable for development. These include: width sections to the East and the West. The . The site occupies a prominent ridgeline and footpath is discontinuous. extends beyond the village built area. . The distance to the nearest bus stop and . If developed it would impact upon open services is significantly greater than the countryside views and would be an accessibility thresholds included in Leeds Core unacceptable extension into the countryside. Strategy, and it seems inevitable that the vast . There is opportunity to return this land to majority of journeys created would be by car. agricultural use and possibly also to Green . The site fulfils the requirements for Green Belt Belt. status as set out in the NPPF and the Local Plan (CS10).
Feedback from the Community
113. Feedback from the Open Weekend in June 2013 above. The subsequent SG meeting confirmed this confirmed the residents of Linton do not think this site opinion and agreed to investigate returning the whole is suitable for development for the reasons outlined of the site to Green Belt.
12.4. POLICY B2: PAS SITE (THE RIDGE)
SHLAA 2136, The Ridge, Linton will continue to be protected from development until its longer term allocation has been determined via the Local Plan Sites Allocation Plan, following a Green Belt review, housing needs and sites assessments.
12.5. PROJECT TO HELP DELIVER OUR VISION
• Examine returning all or part of The Ridge to Green Belt.
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12.6. B3: ACCESS TO FACILITIES
Justification and Evidence
114. A key element of accommodating an increased The Standards require a 15 minute service frequency population whilst minimising traffic growth is to for public transport and are the standards for ensure that new development is located in accessible developments of 5 or more dwellings. The principle locations that provide a real choice of sustainable behind these standards is supported by the LNP transport alternatives. In accordance with Proposal 12 116. Linton however has a very infrequent bus of the Local Transport Plan, LCC has defined the minimum accessibility standards that a new service with just one bus per hour and it is likely that development will need to meet. The standards are set new developments will be fewer than 5 dwellings. Taking both these facts into account, and ensuring to ensure that all new development, including sites in rural areas and smaller settlements, occurs in that any future development is sustainable, a specific sustainable locations, which are accessible to a range Linton Planning Policy is required. Developments of 5 or more dwellings will comply with Core Strategy T2. of key destinations.
115. LCC’s Core Strategy Policies H2 and T2 and Core Strategy Appendix 3 Table 2 describe the Standards.
12.7. POLICY B3: ACCESS TO FACILITIES
New development of less than 5 dwellings should be located within 5 minutes’ walk / 400 metres of a bus stop, and will encourage opportunities to walk safely to local facilities such as Linton Memorial Hall and to services available in Collingham and Wetherby.
12.8. B4: DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA – HIGHWAYS
Justification and Evidence
117. The principal access road to Linton runs North/South through the village centre connecting the A661 (Wetherby/Harrogate road) just west of Wetherby Centre with the A659 at Collingham. This road can be busy at times and is used as a "cut through" avoiding Wetherby town centre. The principal access roads are known as Main Street and Linton Lane.
Main Street
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118. There is only one other through road create difficult turning manoeuvres for large (Northgate Lane) which connects to the nearby village vehicles and also has poor sight lines. of Sicklinghall. This road is rural in character with narrow sections.
119. From the Village Survey October 2012, it became very clear that highway issues and safety were of high importance to the villagers. Comments from the survey covered such items as speeding traffic on narrow lanes, narrow and discontinuous footways, constant damage to grass verges and parking of construction vehicles. These comments were also mirrored in the VDS. Narrow entrance to Trip Lane
. Northgate Lane/Main Street junction – which has poor junction geometry. Northgate lane is the only other through road in the village but it is rural in character with very narrow single car width in places with passing points. . The use of Linton Lane and Main Street as a “rat run”. This problem is principally caused by vehicles avoiding Wetherby town centre, Damage at the Trip Lane triangle which can become significantly congested, especially at peak times of the day. Any 120. It was therefore decided by the SG that in increase in this "rat run" activity would be a support of the preparation of the Plan an independent particularly bad problem on Main Street in the Highway Assessment should be commissioned in heart of the Conservation Area because of its October 2012. This report highlighted a number of unsafe configuration as highlighted in the shortcomings in the local road and footpath networks. Highway Assessment, i.e. narrow width, blind bends and lack of pavements. Large scale developments proposed to the north of Wetherby and in Collingham are likely to result in increases in traffic volumes at peak times well beyond the 10% discernible threshold.
Vehicles on a narrow section of Main Street
121. The principal highway problems were identified as:
. Main Street - generally narrow with a blind bend just north of the river bridge. This causes particular problems with HGVs and buses which often need to reverse. . Trip Lane/Main Street junction - the triangular green space at this point, which is an Congestion on Main Street important feature of the village centre, does 30 Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft
. Excessive speed - because of all the above, (see section E1), and therefore must retain its current which result in a number of traffic incidents alignment. The third key issue is the junction of and "near misses", most of which are never Northgate Lane and Main Street, which needs to formally reported, there is significant support retain its current rural character. Any highway for a 20mph speed limit zone through the alteration at these locations is likely to have an village centre. unacceptable impact on the visual, historic and/or spatial character of Linton Conservation Area. 122. Options have been considered to improve highway safety in Linton. Three of the main issues 123. Improving highway safety therefore needs to be highlighted in the Highways Assessment are within achieved through traffic calming proposals. It should the Conservation Area. Main Street is constrained by also be noted that during the Plan preparation, the buildings and substantial stone walls. The junction of LVS, through considerable effort, have achieved a Trip Lane and Main Street is adjacent to the Village major step forward for village highway safety by Green Triangle, which is the historic centre of the successfully reducing the speed limit along Linton village. This is to be designated as Local Green Space Lane from 40 to 30mph.
Feedback from the Community
124. In the Village Survey October 2012, 97% of 125. The village is served by one bus route responders indicated that they were concerned about (Wetherby/Leeds) and also has a number of school the impact of traffic on the village. buses at appropriate times. The bus service is currently at an hourly frequency.
12.9. POLICY B4: DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA – HIGHWAYS Development which provides improved highway safety at the following junctions, and is sympathetic to the character of the Conservation Area, will be supported:
a. Trip Lane/Main Street Junction; and b. Northgate Lane/Main Street Junction.
Changes to the alignment of the junction of Trip Lane and Main Street will not constitute an acceptable improvement.
12.10. PROJECTS TO HELP DELIVER OUR VISION:
• Create a 20mph zone through the village centre; • Extend 30mph zone on Northgate Lane; • Create gateway features at village entrance on Linton Lane and Northgate Lane; • Control HGV access through Linton; and • Improve highway drainage.
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12.11. B5: HOUSING TYPE
Justification and Evidence
126. The LCC’s Core Strategy Policy H4 – Housing results. The previous census was in 2001. The figures Mix, requires developments to address needs below disclose the population of Linton, broken down measured over the longer term taking into account into age groups from each of these two censuses. the nature of the development and character of the These figures show significant population changes location. Within Linton there is already a greater between the two censuses, when analysed by age, as concentration of elderly people than the Leeds and follows: national averages. Over the Plan period it is
estimated that there will be a 16% increase in 129. Reflecting local demographic, the Village Survey October 2012 identified a need for houses with less households over 65, 30% increase in over 75s and 70% than four bedrooms to meet the demand for increase in over 85s. downsizing. This type of dwelling would also be 127. The logical conclusion from these statistics is appropriate for young people who currently find it that there will be a demand for suitable housing for an difficult to find suitable accommodation in Linton. ageing population. Therefore development should provide a mix of housing including smaller dwellings. 128. The most up-to-date figures recording the population of Linton appear in the 2011 census
2001 2011 Change Summary Under 18s 171 145 -15% Net fall of 15% in under 18s 18 to 59 374 320 -14% Net 29% fall in under 60s 60 and over 136 196 +44% Over 44% increase in over 60s
Feedback from the Community
130. The following key points are abstracted from the Village Survey 2012:
. The number of responders living in detached 4 or 5 bedroom houses is 72% . The number of responders aged over 55 is 50% . The number of people indicating a desire to downsize in the next 15 years is 73 out of 105 who indicated a possibility of moving house in the next 15 years.
12.12. POLICY B5: HOUSING TYPE
Any new housing development of more than one house must provide a mix of dwelling types to include dwellings with less than four bedrooms to suit the changing needs of an ageing demographic profile.
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13. CATEGORY C: VILLAGE FACILITIES, SERVICES AND ASSETS OF COMMUNITY VALUE
Objective: 7. To ensure all the ‘village assets’ are protected, and particularly to ensure the Linton Memorial Hall has a sustainable future by supporting the delivery of the required improvements.
Justification and Evidence
131. Linton is seen as a very attractive place to live, the residents’ survey. The nearest state school is in but with few services. Many residents take advantage Wetherby and that school plus other local secondary of the services available in Collingham, including two schools can currently satisfy all demand for places. churches, Collingham and Linton Sports Association, 136. Although the village setting and the built Post Office, doctors, dentists, a pharmacy and various environment are instrumental in preserving the rural small retail shops. character of Linton, it is the available community 132. In addition, an even wider number of services facilities that help to make Linton a pleasant place to are available in Wetherby, which is classed as a major live. The ‘Assets of Community Value’, which urban settlement. Examples of services available in contribute to the rural village character identified by Wetherby include, banking, supermarkets, estate the residents of Linton, are listed in the next table. agents and there are significant employment 137. The Linton Memorial Hall was built over 60 opportunities. years ago and the building is now in need of some 133. With regard to the provision of education, the renovation and modernisation. It is the main facility settlement of Linton falls into the Primary Planning in the village and to ensure it has a sustainable future area for Wetherby and Collingham. There is currently and attracts future lettings, the Management capacity in the schools in this planning area to Committee have identified a number of accommodate local demand. Children's Services improvements that need to be carried out, such as expects that demand from the Linton area will be upgrading the toilets and enlarging the kitchen considered as part of the planning for Wetherby and facilities. Although the Parish Council supports the Collingham and factored into any changes to the Linton Memorial Hall for specific repairs and projects number of school places needed across that area into where possible, with rising energy costs, it will be a the future. challenge for the Management Committee to find funds for the major projects. 134. The most convenient primary school for Linton is Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Primary 138. Land of Community Value is described in The School, Collingham, which is in walking distance from Localism Act paragraphs 87 to 109. It is land that in the heart of the village. This school is often over- the opinion of the Local Authority furthers the social subscribed and may be more so with the likelihood of well-being or social interest of the local community. housing development within Collingham. Social interest includes cultural, recreational and sporting interest. 135. Less than half of the children of Linton of secondary age attend state schools (41%) according to
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Feedback from the Community
139. In the Village Survey of 2012, the following Assets of Community Value, Facilities and Services were strongly supported by the villagers, and the white post and rail fencing on Main Street was subsequently added to the list.
White railings on Main Street
Assets of Community Value % Note: In the context of supporting a NP Planning Policy,
only those “Assets of The Windmill Inn 100% Community Value” *The bus shelter adjoining Windmill Inn 93% subject to planning *The telephone box in Main Street 79% system control can The Linton Memorial Hall 99% protected by a Wetherby Golf Club 89% Neighbourhood Linton Tennis Club 95% Planning Policy. Those The Montessori Nursery School 88% with an asterisk in the *Country footpaths and bye-ways 99% table cannot be Village Green Triangle at the junction of Trip Lane and Main Street 99% protected through Northgate Lane Green with Pump 99% planning policy, but can The Common Land north of Linton Bridge – daffodil bank 98% be registered as *Northgate Farm and Linton Bridge – listed structures 97% “Assets of Community *White post and rail fencing on Main Street (added after the survey) Value”.
Northgate Farm and Telephone Box Memorial Hall
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140. The Linton Memorial Hall is a key village asset would like to see the Memorial Hall renovated and both from a visual and facility point of view. In the updated and be used even more extensively by all age Village Survey October 2012, a considerable number groups for community functions. of comments were made indicating that residents
13.1. POLICY C1: VILLAGE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Development will not be supported that results in the loss of or has a significant adverse effect on the following village facilities and services:
a. Linton Memorial Hall; b. The Windmill Inn; c. Wetherby Golf Club; d. Linton Tennis Club; and e. The Montessori Nursery School. Any measure to improve these facilities and services for the benefit of the residents of Linton will be supported.
13.2. PROJECTS TO HELP DELIVER OUR VISION:
• Register the Assets of Community Value • Maintain and improve the Linton Memorial Hall.
14. CATEGORY D: FOOTWAYS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
Objective
5. To seek on-going improvements to highways and develop a safer route for pedestrians from Linton to Wetherby and Collingham.
6. To improve the existing footpath network by creating new footpaths and bridleways to extend connectivity and improve access to the surrounding rural countryside.
14.1. D1: FOOTWAYS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
Justification and Evidence
141. Footways form part of the adopted road Street Register whereas the latter are recorded on the network maintained by LCC’s Highways department, Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way. Public Footpaths, Bridleways and Byways are Public 142. The village has many narrow lanes and Rights of Way maintained by the LCC Public Rights of footways that are critical to maintaining the rural Way team. The former are recorded on the Highways
Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft 35 nature of the village. Because of the narrow lanes, Collingham as a significant hazard. A focus group was the verges are subject to constant over-running. established to consider this specific problem and Damage caused was highlighted as a concern in the concluded that a practicable solution to cater village Survey 2012 and also in the VDS. satisfactorily for pedestrians and vehicles along Main Street is not possible. The conclusion is that pedestrians should be encouraged by signage to use an alternative route along Stammergate Lane.
146. Stammergate Lane is a Public Byway, and is a traditional "green lane". It is very important to the character and appearance of the natural environment of Linton. The lane also provides opportunities for views towards fields and mature trees to the east of the village. This helps to further establish Linton as a Vehicle damage to grass verges village with a rural character. It would therefore not 143. For most people living in Linton the car has be appropriate for it to be fully tarmacked. From time become the principal mode of transport, even for to time the surface needs maintenance to make it some of the shortest journeys. It is very important suitable for pedestrians, and also for wheel chair users that better footways and public rights of ways and buggies. Materials used need to be sympathetic connecting to Wetherby and to Collingham are to the environment to ensure that Stammergate Lane developed to encourage less use of cars and promote remains a tranquil location with no encouragement better health and well-being. for through vehicular traffic.
144. The principal footway problems are as follows: 147. To enable a greater appreciation of the landscape features and interaction with the wildlife, . The footway along Linton Lane is intermittent; access to the countryside is achieved via a network of . There is no footway at all on Kiln Hill which public and footpaths. However, a lack of circular connects Main Street to Linton Lane; routes often necessitates a return via local roads. . There is no footway on Main Street from the bottom of Kiln Hill to the Memorial Hall car park. . The footway which is on the east side of Main Street is extremely narrow in parts and unsafe for buggies/pushchairs; and . There is no footway at all from the river bridge to beyond the blind bend on Main Street. Main Street: Narrow road without pavement 148. The key existing routes shown on in blue on Map 7 are as follows:
. The signed National Cycle Route 66 links Mirfield to York and includes a section along Main Street and Linton Lane. This is also part of the 150 mile “West Yorkshire Cycle Route”. Kiln Hill . Trip Lane is part of Ebor Way, the long distance footpath along the Wharfe Valley, which 145. The Highways Assessment recognised continues up Main Street and Linton Lane and pedestrian access along Main Street towards then towards Wetherby across the golf course;
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. There are two ‘green’ lanes, one from . The public footpath from Linton Common, Stammergate Lane to Linton Memorial Hall and alongside the site of the SSSI, to Trip Lane then Sodom Lane from Kiln Hill to Muddy Lane; connecting with the public footpath to Linton . Linton Common is a private road with a tarmac Springs Farm. footpath;
Ref. Description No. 1 There is wide spread use of this link and residents have expressed a wish to make this a public right of way. A possibility is to create a permissive footpath. Currently the two land owners are not supportive of this proposal. 2 There is an opportunity to create a rural footpath on land owned by Wetherby Golf Club, remote from the course to create a pleasant link from Stammergate Lane to Linton Lane. 3 Footway Improvements at Kiln
Map 7: Existing (coloured blue) and Proposed (coloured orange) Footpaths/Bridleways Hill.
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149. Map 7 also shows in orange, two additional 150. A further new aspirational route is shown on aspirational routes, which would offer circular routes the above Map which would offer an alternative and within the Plan Area and greater access to the safer access to Wetherby . This is a footpath(s) from countryside. These are: Green Lane to Linton Lane adjacent to the old railway embankment, which facilitates access from Linton . A footpath from Northgate Lane to Footpath Bridge to Wetherby without the need to walk on Main 18 (Linton Common to Trip Lane), and hence to Street or cross Linton Lane, together with a new Linton Springs Farm or Trip Lane. footbridge/cycleway over the River Wharfe. . A bridleway or footpath to the west of Northgate Lane as far as Sicklinghall Road, to 151. It is fully recognised that creating new public provide access to a bridleway which in turn footpaths across privately owned land is dependent links to Stockeld Park. on the co-operation and agreement of the landowner, Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft 37 and that full consultation will be need to be proposals for new footpaths, in order to deliver these undertaken with relevant landowners before these aspirations, it may be necessary to supplement the aspirational routes can been achieved. Although LCC LCC available budgets with alternative funds (see have indicated in principle that they support Projects for Linton Section 18 and CIL Section 17).
Feedback from the Community
152. The Village Survey October 2012 revealed the . Improvements to the community notice board extent of support for green space and public rights of at Linton Memorial Hall to include a village way: footpath map – 83% agreed; . A footpath extension along Northgate Lane . Improvement of highway and footway safety towards Sicklinghall – 75% agreed; to provide a safer and more secure . The footpath along Sodom Lane (from Muddy environment (97%); Lane to Kiln Hill) to be formalised as a public . Improve maintenance of existing footways – right of way – 67% agreed. 97% agreed; . The protection and clear definition of the Ebor Way footpath where it passes through the village – 92% agreed;
Sodom Lane from Kiln Hill
153. The survey comments demonstrate an overwhelming agreement that the footways throughout the village should be improved. The Footpath from Trip Lane to Linton Common comments recognise that traffic and poor footpaths have a great impact not only on safety but also on the environment and character of Linton.
Green Lane
Stammergate Lane . Country footpath extensions to create circular walks e.g. Trip Lane to Northgate Lane – 88% agreed;
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154. During the Plan preparation, it became perspective for a proposed footway along Linton Lane apparent that one of the key highway safety hazards can be seen on Page 40 and has been approved by the in the village was the lack of a footway up Kiln Hill SG. connecting the village with Wetherby. An aerial
14.2. POLICY D1: FOOTPATHS, CYCLEWAYS AND BRIDLEWAYS
Any development must take all reasonable opportunities to improve footpath and bridleway access, by, for example, facilitating new circular walks and new safe alternatives to existing routes in line with the route network shown in map 7. Any improvements will be expected to take advantage of features such as good views, amenity areas and also provide further planting.
Development layouts should take into consideration the possibility of future footpaths and bridleways and access links not directly provided by the developments.
14.3. PROJECTS TO HELP DELIVER OUR VISION:
• Provide footway at Kiln Hill to connect with Linton Lane footpath to Wetherby (See aerial perspective below); • Make sensitive improvements to the surface of Stammergate Lane; • Seek opportunities for new footpath and bridleway links (see map 7); • Improve signage for country walks; • Provide a display board showing map of footpath/bridleway routes; • Maintenance of footpaths and footways generally; and • Sodom Lane to be formally recognised as a footpath.
Signpost and Memorial Hall
Entrance to College Farm Lane Stammergate Lane
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Linton Lane proposed new footway – aerial perspective
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15. CATEGORY E: GREEN SPACE
Objective
4. To protect the valuable green spaces within Linton and to establish new community open spaces.
15.1. E1: LOCAL GREEN SPACE
Justification and Evidence
155. Whilst Linton has seen development during the which could be used for village events and recreation. last century, it has retained a number of small green This land is owned partly by the Trustees of Linton spaces that in the past provided areas for village Memorial Hall and partly by the Trustees of Linton activities or events. These contribute to the character Tennis Club. It is located in the centre of the village, of the village today but provide limited opportunity offers views across River Wharfe valley and can for informal recreation, and in accordance with provide an exceptionally tranquil amenity space. The national planning guidance, the community wishes to clearance of this site to provide additional see the most important of these spaces protected for recreational space is listed as a high priority in the future generations Project Priorities List (see Section 18). Consultation has taken place with both the Trustees of Linton
156. These green areas which are not currently Memorial Hall and Linton Tennis Club who have protected are listed in the Table on page 34 and are agreed in outline to this proposal. A committee has described below: now been formed to prepare a detailed scheme, . The village green triangle on Trip Lane opposite which will then require formal approval by the two the Windmill and the small area of green space sets of Trustees. The Parish Council has also agreed with village pump on Northgate Lane. in principle to fund the maintenance costs for its upkeep These green areas are important not only in adding variation to the appearance of the area by providing . The Daffodil Bank. open space in what is predominantly a developed At the entrance to the village as you cross Linton area but also have historical significance. Bridge, there is an open green bank, which is today . The tennis courts and land surrounding Linton known as ‘The Daffodil Bank’. Along the top of this Memorial Hall. bank, there are the remains of an interesting historic old road, which is now not in use. This old road This land is already Protected Green Space. (N1 formed part of Main Street, and ran down to the ford, Protected Green Space in the UDP and SA Issues and which crossed the River Wharfe. This would have Options Plan, June 2013 – proposed Outdoors Sports been the main thoroughfare from the village to Provision Plan 6.5B), and is shown on Map 8 below. Collingham. This old road can be seen running across There is an area of land (approximately 2500m2) the top of the bank in a later photograph (Page 44). adjacent to the Linton Tennis Club and Linton The ford and the line of the old road are shown on Memorial Hall, which has been identified as suitable Map 3. This old road and The Daffodil Bank are for improvement to create additional amenity space, currently unprotected
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Ref. Description No.
1 Village Green Triangle on Trip Lane
2 Northgate Lane Green with Village Pump
3 Land adjacent to Linton Tennis Club and Linton Memorial Hall Land
4 The Daffodil Bank and Old Road
Map 8 Proposed additional amenity space 157. The NPPF paragraph 77 states that Local Green Space should be
. In good proximity of the community . Have local historical significance, and . Not be too large in size.
How each of Linton’s Local Green Spaces meet these criteria is described in the Table below (see also photos below table).
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Location Local Significance Size
Village Green Triangle Heart of village, Historic centre of Linton which has Small area of on Trip Lane Junction of Main Street been used by the villagers since the approximately and Trip Lane opposite early 20th century for their various 410m2 the Windmill Inn village events. The local hunt would meet here next to Northgate Farm and the school children used this area as their outdoor play area when a village school existed next to The Windmill Inn. Staddlestone bases have been added around the perimeter of the Village Green Triangle and it is considered to be the iconic centre of the village.
Northgate Lane Green Close to village centre This is a small area of local green Small area of with Village Pump at the junction of space, which adds considerably to the approximately Muddy Lane (formerly rural environment of Northgate Lane. 500m2 Sodom Lane) and It is also the site of the historic village Northgate Lane pump (redundant well).
Land adjacent to Close to the centre of This land was donated to the Trustees Small area of Linton Tennis Club the village off Main of Linton Tennis Club and Linton approximately and Linton Memorial Street adjacent to Memorial Hall many years ago, and is 2500m2 Hall Land Linton Tennis Club and currently not used. It Is a particularly Linton Memorial Hall pleasing green space in the heart of the village next to two main recreational facilities – Tennis Club and Hall. This additional amenity space once cleared, would offer a tranquil space for families with views across the valley to the River Wharfe. Northgate Beck runs along the south side of this land. The Daffodil Bank and Just inside boundary of A historic old road that was originally Small area of Old Road Linton at the entrance part of Main Street and ran down to approximately on the north side of the ford across the River Wharfe. This 780m2 Linton Bridge would have been the main thoroughfare for vehicles when crossing the river. The bank has been planted with daffodils over recent years and makes a pleasing entrance to the village when crossing Linton Bridge. The bank is now known locally as The Daffodil Bank.
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Proposed additional Open Space adjacent to tennis courts
The Village Pump Bench on Trip Lane Triangle
Historic Old Road along top of Daffodil Bank
Feedback from the Community
158. The Village Survey October 2012 revealed the . The Village Pump on the green at Muddy Lane following opinion about protecting Community Open – 98% agreed. Space: 159. The Survey also revealed the following opinion . The ‘Village Greens’ at Main Street/Trip Lane about improving facilities for children: and Northgate Lane/Muddy Lane junctions – . 99% agreed; Provision of a Children’s Play Area or Adventure Area – 63% agreed.
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15.2. POLICY E1: LOCAL GREEN SPACE
The following sites as identified on Map 8 are designated as Local Green Space and will be protected from development or change of use, which would adversely affect their value to the local community:
a. Village Green Triangle on Trip Lane; b. Northgate Lane green with Village Pump; c. Land adjacent to the Linton Tennis Club and Linton Memorial Hall; and d. The Daffodil Bank and Old Road.
15.3. E2: ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE
Justification and Evidence
160. The LCC’s Core Strategy Policy G3 stipulates minimum requirements for access to various types of Green Space based upon the population of a community. The population of Linton is 778 as recorded in the 2011 census. The amount of green space required in Linton to achieve these standards is tabulated in Appendix 3.
161. Analysis indicates that Linton has a deficit in access to children’s play facilities and also access to amenity green space.
162. In 2011 LCC completed an Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment. This audit recognised Wetherby Golf Club as green space. The Core Strategy does not include standards for accessibility and provision of golf courses and therefore there is no assessment of surpluses or deficiencies. This is clearly an important recreational facility and also brings environmental benefits, and should therefore be provided with the same importance and protection as the other items of green space within Linton.
15.4. POLICY E2: ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE Development that assists in the provision of additional children’s play facilities and/or amenity green space to meet the standards of Policy G3 in the Leeds Core Strategy will be supported subject to normal town planning considerations.
15.5. PROJECT TO HELP DELIVER OUR VISION:
Create additional community amenity space in the heart of the village possibly with seating areas (see Map 8).
16. CATEGORY F: LOCAL ECONOMY
Objective:
8. To support and promote local businesses, agriculture and other land based rural businesses, and assist those working from home
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16.1. F1: LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Justification and Evidence
163. The primary economic activity within the village to expand unchecked then this would be likely to have boundaries continues to be arable farming but inappropriate traffic and noise impact on Linton. otherwise it is almost exclusively a residential
community with just a few local services/businesses. 166. In addition, as part of the consultation process, The vast majority of service providers (Health Centres, the proprietors of all the businesses (including Wood Hall Hotel as the only access to this business is schools, etc.) and businesses (shops, office, petrol stations, etc.) are located close by in either Wetherby through the village) were met separately and their (the majority) or Collingham. views/aspirations noted.
164. The lack of development opportunity and the tightly drawn Green Belt militate against the possibility of new commercial development.
165. The aim of the LNP, therefore, is to maintain and strengthen the present local economy and the businesses active in it. These are: The Windmill Inn, Riverside Garden Centre/ Nursery, Montessori Nursery School and Wetherby Golf Club. These
businesses are all currently appropriate to the scale View over Wetherby Golf Course and setting of Linton and the support through this
Plan is caveated by the need to ensure the existing scale is maintained. Residents have expressed, for example, concern that if the businesses were allowed
16.2. POLICY F1: LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Development which provides support and encouragement to existing Linton businesses and ensures viability is maintained and strengthened will be supported.
Any development which involves a major change in the character/size of a business with consequential increases in noise or traffic will not be acceptable.
16.3. PROJECT TO HELP DELIVER THE VISION
Improve Linton website for local Linton businesses
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16.4. F2: BROADBAND/CONNECTIVITY
Justification and Evidence
167. The LNP supports the expansion of high quality infrastructure such as high speed broadband and other communications networks which is essential for sustainable economic growth and is important in enhancing the viability of local businesses and local community facilities and services, and also encouraging individuals to work from home.
168. During the Plan preparation, superfast
broadband has become available to large parts of the village following the installation of fibre optic cable The Windmill Inn and kerb side equipment.
16.5. POLICY F2: BROADBAND/CONNECTIVITY
Development that impacts positively on internet connectivity will be supported.
17. COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
169. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a includes transport schemes, public rights of way, flood non-negotiable charge on new buildings in £s per protection schemes, primary and secondary square metre. A building becomes liable on the education, green infrastructure, community sports granting of planning permission and the CIL is paid facilities, public realm improvements and public when building commences on site. CIL is paid to the health improvements. In order to ensure that Local Authority (LCC). In addition the Local Authority individual developments are not charged for the same passes a “meaningful proportion” of the CIL to the infrastructure items through both S106s and the CIL, a Parish Council. If there is a Neighbourhood Plan S106 contribution cannot then be made towards an adopted this proportion is 25%. infrastructure item already on the List. The City Council has to spend its CIL income on items on the
170. The Local Authority is required to spend this Reg123 List, but Parish Councils have no requirement levy by funding the provision, improvement, to do so. replacement, operation or maintenance of infrastructure to support the development of its area. 172. Whilst the LNP is primarily a document relating The same also applies to Parish Council who can in to land-use within Linton, the community has addition spend the levy on anything else that is identified a number of projects, which will require co- concerned with addressing the demands that any operation, assistance and funding from outside development places on an area. stakeholders.
171. LCC has produced a “Regulation 123” list that 173. Multiple housing development in and around sets out the type of infrastructure projects that it Linton will no doubt increase pressure on highways intends will be wholly or partly funded by CIL. This inside the village and its surroundings, and also Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft 47 increase demands for local facilities such as schooling, 176. The Parish Council will receive “meaningful healthcare, public utilities, policing, waste services proportion” payments from LCC and will then need to and leisure, most of which are currently provided resolve how these payments are distributed between outside Linton. These are the types of projects LCC projects in support of Linton and projects in support may fund through the CIL. of Collingham. Much will depend on the timing of planning applications in both communities. It is the 174. To ensure the Vision for Linton is achieved and responsibility of the Parish Council to make sure development is integrated sustainably into the village decisions made are fair and transparent, and are over the next 15 years, it is essential that the projects informed by appropriate community engagement. outlined in the Projects Priority List are supported. The Community Infrastructure Regulations require the Many of the projects have little cost and it is Parish Council to report annually on how monies have anticipated that some will be achieved by local fund been spent. This serves to provide appropriate checks raising. It is envisaged that the Projects will also be and balances when spending this new source of funded from grants obtained from, for example, revenue. Lottery Funding, Caird Peckfield Community Fund and Sports Aid England. 177. It will be important that the Linton Delivery Committee (see below) consult and closely co-operate 175. Some of the projects, however, are more with the Parish Council on the delivery of the LNP over suitable for delivery by the Parish Council and some the Plan period. by LCC. It is envisaged that the Parish Council will use its “meaningful proportion” and LCC may use CIL and other funding sources accordingly.
18. PROJECTS FOR LINTON
178. The Projects Priority List has evolved from 180. It is intended that this Projects Priorities List reviewing the comments put forward by residents in should be used by the Parish Council and the Linton the Village Survey October 2012 and at the various SG Delivery Committee (See Section 19) when allocating meetings, and also from recommendations contained any CIL that may be available from housing in the Parish Plan, VDS, CAAMP, and the Highway development in Linton or Collingham. It will be Assessment. important that the Linton Delivery Committee consults and closely co-operates with the Parish
179. In September 2013, the SG approved the initial Council on the delivery of these Projects over the Plan Village Improvements Priorities List, and after further period. consultation, this was amended and the various improvements were prioritised, and the final version was approved in March 2014 as the Projects Priorities List.
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No. Projects Priority List Policy No.
High Priority 1. Construct the missing footway sections and improvement to existing footway from north D1 of Kiln Hill to the Linton Memorial Hall and a continuation of the footway along Linton Lane to give improved pedestrian access to Wetherby. This may include a gateway feature. 2. Examine returning all or part of The Ridge to Green Belt and agricultural use. B2 3. Create a 20mph speed limit zone through village centre from the 'gateway feature' on B4 Linton Lane to the Wharfe Bridge. 4. Create additional community amenity space next to Linton Tennis Club and Linton E2 Memorial Hall in the heart of the village possibly with seating areas (see Map 8). 5. Make improvements to poorly surfaced sections of Stammergate Lane to allow D1 pedestrians safe access to Collingham avoiding the use of Main Street, which has sections of no pavement. 6. Ensure that the following Assets of Community Value are appropriately registered on the C1 ‘List of Assets of Community Value’ maintained by LCC:
. Bus shelter adjoining the Windmill Inn; . The telephone box in Main Street; . The village pump; . Northgate Farm and Linton Bridge, and . White post and rail fencing on Main Street junctions with Stammergate and Northgate Lane.
No. Projects Priority List Policy No.
Medium Priority 7. Extend the 30mph speed limit on Northgate Lane to beginning of built up area. B4 8. Create gateway features to Northgate Lane and south entrance to Main Street through B4 discreet signage to encourage traffic calming. 9. Liaise with the Linton Memorial Hall Trustees and Management Committee to facilitate C1 improvements to and upgrade of Memorial Hall 10. Create new public footpath link from Trip Lane to Northgate Lane D1 11. Introduce improved country walk/footpath signage including Ebor Way D1 12. Produce a display board showing green space, footpaths, bridleways and other D1 important features to be provided in the vicinity of the Linton Memorial Hall; 13. Introduce additional country footpaths and bridleways to create circular routes, D1 including a footpath extension from Northgate Lane towards Stockeld Park. (Map7) 14. Create an overall tree management/planting strategy, and assess requirement for A1 additional Tree Preservation Orders and registration of any important hedgerows. 15. Upgrade and improve the Linton village website and provide a facility for web links for F1 local village businesses. 16. Improve existing broadband speed and connectivity throughout the village area. Done
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No. Projects Priority List Policy No. Low Priority 17. Obtain formal recognition of Sodom Lane as a public footpath D1 18. Undertake screen planting in front of the stone retaining walls of the more recent A1 developments to ameliorate their negative impact on the rural character of Linton, for example on Northgate Lane between the junction of Westgarth and Tibgarth. Similar planting should take place in front of Wetherby Golf Club car park boundary wall. 19. Create new public right of way on or close to the old railway embankment coupled with D1 new footbridge/cycleway over River Wharfe 20. Undertake bulb or wildflower planting in suitable public space areas A1
Ongoing 21. Ensure control of HGV access B4 22. Achieve continual improvements to verges and paths in the built are and ensure use of A1 materials that are sympathetic to the rural setting and, where applicable, conservation area status. 23. Ensure all signage, road markings and street furniture are consistent, uniform and A1 necessary. Consideration to be given to redesigning and replacing elements of the public realm with items more appropriate to the setting. 24. Ensure maintenance of footpaths, bus shelter and telephone kiosk generally D1/C1 25. Improve highway drainage including maintenance of Northgate Lane beck B4
The above projects will be funded through: . LCC and Parish Council Community Infrastructure Levy; . Grants; . Linton Village Fundraising.
19. DELIVERY COMMITTEE
181. Consideration has been given as to how this Committee would consult with the Parish Council on Linton Neighbourhood Plan should be monitored once the allocation of any CIL. adopted, and how the various agreed village 182. After detailed consultation with the LVS, which improvements can be delivered. It has therefore been agreed that a Linton Delivery Committee should be was instrumental in the inception of the LNP formed once the Plan is in place to act on behalf of preparation, it has been agreed that the LVS would act as the Linton Delivery Committee once the Plan was the residents of Linton and to work in very close co- operation with the Parish Council, LCC and other adopted. This would potentially require a change to relevant stakeholders. This Linton Delivery the LVS constitution
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20. APPENDIX 1: LINTON CONSERVATION AREA – ARCHAEOLOGICAL / HISTORICAL SUMMARY
1. Although there have been no archaeological Anglo-Saxon period (early 5th century – 1066) is remains dating to the prehistoric period found within sparse. However, there is certainly evidence for an the Conservation Area (CA) as of yet, there is evidence Anglo-Saxon presence in the area, particularly in to suggest that the area around Linton was occupied Collingham just over the River Wharfe. Linton is also by humans from the prehistoric period onwards. To mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086. The the southwest of Linton, just north of a bend in the place name is Old English (the language spoken by the River Wharfe around Whitwell House Farm, there is Anglo- Saxons) and means ‘flax farm’; flax being a one of only three known lowland flint scatter sites plant cultivated for its seed and fibres, which can be within West Yorkshire. Over 8000 flints (including woven into linen fabric. At the time of the Domesday waste material) have been found at the site in total Survey, Linton was valued more highly for tax during field walking exercises. The assemblage purposes than Wetherby appears to represent a number of chronological periods, and includes Mesolithic (10,000 BC – 4,000 4. In a survey of possessions of Northumberland BC), Neolithic (4,000BC – 2,200 BC) and Bronze Age and Westmorland in 1569, a Robert Pearson paid for the use of two acres of land and an ancient chapel in (2,200 BC – 800 BC) flints. Upper Palaeolithic (40,000 BC – 10,000 BC) material has very tentatively been Linton. This chapel may have been an early identified from the assemblage also. Given the large foundation of the Percy family, which would make it Norman in date (1066-1200). This chapel is no longer size of the assemblage, this site has potential to yield more artefacts and possibly period features preserved extant; however, on the 1st edition OS map of 1846-7 below-ground. The flint assemblage makes this site of (6” to 1 mile series) and subsequent OS editions up to the 1960s, a ‘site of chapel’ is marked in an area called significant regional importance, and if there were intact below-ground features, the site could Chapel Garth in Linton. Chapel Garth is no longer marked on the modern OS maps, although it is potentially be of national significance. recognised in the local house names such as ‘Chapel 2. In the landscape surrounding Linton there is a Stile’, ‘Garth Cottage’ and ‘Linton Church House’. The significant amount of cropmarks visible on aerial area around this early chapel site appears to have photographs, which represent prehistoric, Iron Age been the nucleus of early settlement at Linton, with (800 BC – AD 43) and Roman (AD 43 – AD 410) further linear development occurring along Main remains of ditched enclosures and field systems. A Street, as shown on Jeffreys’ map of 1775 and the 1st number of Roman artefacts have also been discovered edition OS map of 1846-7. in the area. To the west of the CA, five copper alloy 5. To the west of the CA, further along Trip Lane, Roman coins have been discovered. To the north of there are cropmarks of what is thought to be a the CA, an extended burial with several pieces of Roman pottery dating to the 4th century AD were medieval windmill mound visible on aerial found in 1933, just to the southeast of an extensive photographs, comprising of a central cross and part of the circuit of the penannular ditch. The mill is not area of Iron Age/Roman cropmarks. It is also thought that a further five Roman coins were found in the marked on Jeffreys’ map of 1775 or the 1st edition OS vicinity of this burial site in the late 1920s or early map of 1846-7. There is a mill mentioned in Linton in Domesday , however this will be a reference to a 1930s. water mill (location unknown) as windmills are 3. Although there is significant evidence for Iron thought to be introduced into England in the 12th- Age/Roman settlement surrounding Linton, century. There is also medieval and postmedieval archaeological evidence for occupation during the Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft 51 ridge and furrow visible as cropmarks on aerial 7. Areas of below ground archaeological photographs around Linton. sensitivity within the CA include the grounds of Northgate Farmhouse as well as the believed site of 6. Towards the north of the CA is a Listed Building the old chapel west of Main Street, south of Trip Lane. named Northgate Farmhouse. This house has mid Development in these areas may require 16th century origins, and incorporates rare and archaeological evaluation if it were above a certain important remains of an open timber-framed hall. Its scale. situation in the heart of the village within a garden of 17th century topiary box-hedges suggests that this Nichola Manning, 2009 house may have been of some status originally. A road bridge towards the south of the CA is also Listed and West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service has early-mid 19th century origins.
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21. APPENDIX 2: LINTON VILLAGE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT
1. The 2010 Collingham with Linton Village Design new developments to ensure that proposed Statement (VDS) has been used to inform a great deal developments are compliant with LNP Policy A1. of the Linton Neighbourhood Plan, and in particular
forms the basis for this Character Assessment. The 3. The VDS recognises that Linton is comprised of VDS was drafted by a committee of mostly volunteers three character areas: resident in Collingham or Linton and was produced . The heart of the village, extending from the between 2007 and 2010. A great deal of public river bridge, up Main Street and Northgate engagement was undertaken and the content of the Lane and including Stammergate Lane; VDS remains almost entirely current today. . Linton lane from Kiln Hill to Wetherby; and . Linton Common, including the Site of Special 2. The following character area descriptions identify the distinctive features to be respected in all Scientific Interest.
21.1. LINTON VILLAGE HEART (INCLUDING THE CONSERVATION AREA)
Built Form 9. Initially 20th century development took the form of individual dwellings in large isolated plots such as Hard Gap and Low Gap. 4. Section 6 of LNP describes the early development of Linton which occurred almost entirely 10. Later, groups of detached houses were built in the heart of the village. along winding cul-de-sacs. The first of these groups were The Orchards commenced in the 1930s. 5. There are around 178 dwellings in this character area which covers approximately 26 11. The exceptions are two short rows of terrace Hectares. This equates to a density around 7 dwellings houses on Northgate Lane, one of which, Northgate per Hectare. Cottages, was originally built by Wetherby RDC in 1947. 6. The general built form is that of converted original stone farm buildings and cottages scattered 12. In addition, the recent developments of along Main Street and Northgate Lane, with newer Westgarth and Tibgarth further out along Northgate infill houses, predominantly two storey detached and Lane are more suburban in style. in stone with some render. 13. There is individuality in house styles but a unity 7. A key feature of Main Street on its eastern side in terms of scale (two storey) and materials is that the properties are set on the back of the (predominantly stone, including garages), pitched footpath, retaining the rural village character. There roof, walls rather than fences, and/or grass verges is a preponderance of solid walls over window fronting highways. openings. (See photo Page 11). Landscape 8. Main Street winds through the village from Linton Bridge to Kiln Hill and this gives rise to
attractive unfolding views of the street scene in both 14. There are two small triangular “village greens” – one opposite “The Windmill” and the other, with the directions. (See photo Page 11). village pump, at the junction of Muddy Lane and Northgate Lane. (See photos on Page 44.)
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15. Mature trees are central to the character of the from Kiln Mill to Muddy Lane. (See photo on Page whole area, with many dwellings set in the landscape 38.) rather than dominating it. Key Features 16. Significant groups of trees are to be found on Northgate Lane by Ladywood and on both sides of the 25. There is the Windmill Public House and the river bridge. Memorial Hall along Main Street which, together with 17. An important “specimen” tree occupies the the “green triangle” at Trip Lane and attractive bus corner site between Northgate Lane and Linton Lane. shelter, contribute to the sense of a “heart” to the (See upper photograph on the front cover.) village, although there have been no shops since 1975 and the church (previously a school) has been 18. The tennis courts at Linton Memorial Hall are converted into a dwelling. (See photos on Pages 11 & Protected Playing Pitches. 44.)
19. Many properties enjoy uninterrupted views of 26. Northgate Farmhouse on Main Street is a listed the countryside which helps to maintain the rural building dating from the mid 16th century village ambience. 27. The two sections of white post and rail fencing Circulation on Main Street are attractive features which particularly contribute to the rural village character. 20. Apart from relatively short sections of Main (See photo Page 34). Street and Northgate Lane, there are no footways 28. The Old Farm and The Granary are other alongside the roads and the grass verges help to important buildings of character on Main Street, preserve a ‘rural’ character. originally converted by Alban Jones.
21. A section of Northgate Lane from Orchard Drive 29. The views from Trip Lane to the north reveal to the Manor House has a small stream running the attractive built form of the village on the valley alongside it which adds to its character. sides leaving the ridge lines mostly clear of 22. Main Street forms part of the Sustrans National development. Cycle Network (Route 66) although re-using the 30. The Manor House, dating back to 1650, but former railway line through the golf course could be extensively altered since then, together with the other an attractive alternative route. “green triangle” with the pump, gives a clear focus to 23. Trip Lane is part of Ebor Way, the long distance Northgate Lane. footpath/bridleway along the Wharfe Valley, which 31. There are very attractive views of the wooded continues up Main Street and Linton Lane and then banks of the River Wharfe in both directions from towards Wetherby across the golf course. Linton Bridge which is a listed structure built in the 24. There are two “green” lanes, one from late 1870s. (See Photo Page 9) Stammergate Lane to the Village Hall and Sodom Lane
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21.2. LINTON LANE
Built Form 37. Similar to the Heart of the Village, there is individuality in house styles but a unity in terms of scale (two storey) and materials (predominantly 32. With the exception of the cul-de-sac known as stone, including garages), pitched roofs, walls rather The Ridge, the whole of this character area is a linear than fences, and/or grass verges fronting highways. development of large detached properties fronting approximately 1km of the west side of Linton Lane Landscape from Kiln Hill to Sicklinghall Road. Density of housing is not therefore a useful measure, but it is the size of
plots and the space between individual houses that 38. Many properties enjoy views across the eastern side of Linton Lane which is bordered by trees and dominates the character of this area. hedgerows with the golf course and river valley 33. Most of the earlier dwellings were set well back beyond, providing an open, semi-rural setting. from the road which is bounded by a wide grass verge
so reducing their impact on the semi-rural character 39. The Ridge has a tree-lined access road and a prominent row of mature trees along the boundary of of Linton Lane. (See Photo Page 9) Wood Grove. 34. However, more recent dwellings have been Circulation built closer to the lane, some with dominant boundary
walls and this has detracted from the semi-rural character, particularly bearing in mind that 11 of the 40. There are no footways to much of the length of dwellings fall within the Green Belt separating Linton Linton Lane but informal tracks have been formed on from Wetherby. some sections of grass verge.
35. The Ridge cul-de-sacs development close to Kiln 41. Ebor Way follows Linton Lane from the heart of Hill is more extensive but again comprises the village until, half way along, it branches off across predominantly stone detached houses. the golf course to Wetherby.
36. There is a listed outbuilding, dating from the 42. The whole length of Linton Lane is also a part of th 18 century, in the grounds of Wood Grove on Linton the Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 66. Lane near the junction with The Ridge.
21.3. LINTON COMMON
Built Form to be designed by Alban Jones, in the Arts and Crafts style and is now included in the Conservation Area. (See sketch Page 11) 43. Similar to Linton Lane, this is an elongated group of mostly detached houses predominantly on 45. Subsequent detached houses were built in the north side of Linton Common. Density of housing various styles and materials, predominantly on the is not an important characteristic but space between north side of the Common. (See Photo Page 21) the individual properties dominates the character of the area. 46. The steeply sloping ground has led to a number of properties being built over three storeys to the 44. The first house to be built on the Common was front and two to the rear. Gorse Hill in 1924. It was the first new house in Linton Linton Neighbourhood Plan – Final Draft 55
Landscape 49. Another remnant of the Common between “Applegarth” and “Gorse Hill” is the site of the SSSI.
47. The whole area lies within the Green Belt and Circulation was a Special Landscape Area in the Leeds UDP.
48. Many properties enjoy a view across an 50. Linton Common is an unmade private road, and extensive copse of mature forest trees on the north public footpath. bank of the River Wharfe, particularly westwards from 51. There is a public footpath from Linton Common, Linton Bridge, on the remains of the original Common and now included in the Conservation Area. This alongside the site of the SSSI, to Trip Lane then contributes to a characteristic semi-rural setting. connecting with the path to Linton Springs.
Linton Common Trip Lane
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22. APPENDIX 3: GREENSPACE AVAILABLE IN LINTON
1. The population of Linton is 778, as recorded in the 2011 census. This implies the following quantity of greenspace is required to meet standards in Policy G3 of the Leeds Core Strategy:
Type Quantity Required Accessibility Parks and Gardens 0.78 hectares 720 metres
Outdoor sports provision 0.93 hectares (excludes Tennis court 720m, bowling greens and grass education provision) playing pitches 3.2km, athletic tracks, synthetic pitches 6.4km
Amenity Green Space .35 hectares 480 metres
Children and Young People’s 1 facility 720 metres equipped play facilities
Allotments 0.18 hectares 960 metres
Natural green space 1.54 hectares 720m and 2km from site of 20 hectares.
2. The table below describes the greenspace available in Linton:
Reference, Type Description Approximate Size, and accessibility see map 1 Linton Common An unimproved fragment of the 0.75 hectares. Private. Footpath 16 (SSSI. 12) former common supporting a runs immediately alongside representative sample of limestone grassland, one of only two sites in the county. 2 The River Wharfe River banks, the most natural 4 km in length. Entirely privately (SEGI 37) and least polluted of all major owned. rivers in West Yorkshire, supporting a wide range of aquatic and emergent species, some rare regionally and even nationally. 3 Woodland Cow Wood 1.5 hectares. Private 4 Woodland Beech End Lodge 0.5 hectares. Private 5 Woodland Spring Wood – protected by 1.5 hectares. Private Tree Preservation Order. 6 Woodland Westwood 10 hectares. Private including house. 7 Woodland Linton Common Wood– 5 hectares. Private, multiple owners. protected by Tree Preservation Order. 8 Belt of trees Trip Lane 800m 9 Hedgerows Important hedgerows are In excess of 10km excluding private
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Reference, Type Description Approximate Size, and accessibility see map present along lanes and field gardens. boundaries. The majority of private gardens include hedges as boundary treatment. 10 Amenity Space Village Pump and Green, Less than 0.1 hectares junction of Muddy Lane and Northgate Lane 22 Amenity Space Triangle at the junction of Main Less than 0.1 hectares Street and Trip Lane. 12 Amenity Space Linton Bridge, beach area, 6 hectares immediately adjoining Linton 13 Private sports club Wetherby Golf Club Within Linton 14 Private sports club Linton Tennis Club At the heart of Linton 15 Private sports club Collingham and Linton Sports 1 km from heart of Linton with cricket and Association football pitch 16 Private bowling Collingham Bowling Club 1km from heart of Linton green 17 Sports facilities Wetherby Ings 3.5km by road from heart of Linton including all weather playing pitch. 18 Children’s play Collingham Playground More than 720m from all properties facility in Linton, but less than 1km from heart of Linton 19 Children’s play King George’s Playground Some properties within 720m, but the facility. heart of Linton 1.2km distant. 20 Allotments There are no allotments in the But note many properties have large vicinity gardens suitable for the same use as allotments 21 Natural Green Linton is surrounded by There are 3 footpaths and one Space natural green space bridleway that provide access across the Green Space.
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Map 9: Green Space available in Linton
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23. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
CAAMP Linton Conservation Area Appraisal Management Plan CIL Community Infrastructure Levy DC Drafting Committee GPs Guiding Principles LCC Leeds City Council LNP Linton Neighbourhood Plan Local Plan Leeds City Council’s Local Development Framework Linton That part of the Parish of Collingham with Linton north of the River Wharfe LVS Linton Village Society ONS (2012) Office of National Statistics (2012) Census 2011 NPPF National Planning Policy Framework PAS Protected Area of Search Parish Council Collingham with Linton Parish Council PP The Collingham with Linton Parish Plan SA Issues and Options The LCC Site Allocations, Issues and Options Report, June 2013 Report SEGI Site of Ecological or Geological Importance SG Steering Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest SHLAA Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment The Plan Area The Linton Neighbourhood Plan area within the boundary of the Parish of Collingham with Linton UDP LCC Unitary Development Plan VDS The Parish of Collingham with Linton Village Design Statement
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