Assessment 1 J01 – Land off Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • 3 boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale. unrestricted 1 • Development of this area would ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The area is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the north, east and west and Main Road to settlements the south. • The area is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land is slopes down from the existing settlement in the north towards Main Road in the south.

Prevent • Development would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would therefore not reduce the size of the gap between neighbouring 1 settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • Some inappropriate development – church and graveyard, garden centre and associated car parking and a residential safeguarding 3 property. countryside • In addition to the above the area comprises agricultural fields (currently used for grazing), paddocks, and a farm. from • The area is part urban fringe in character and part open countryside in character. encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 6 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

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Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • 2 boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale. unrestricted 3 • Development of this site in isolation would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is not well contained. Boundaries are formed by a hedgerow (not on 1835 Sanderson’s map) to the south and post settlements and wire fence to the east. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land is slopes down from the existing settlement in the north towards Main Road in the south.

Prevent • Development would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would therefore not reduce the size of the gap between neighbouring 1 settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • Large amount of inappropriate development – church and graveyard. safeguarding 1 • The site is urban fringe in character. countryside from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 6 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J01 / Site 2 – Land off Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • 1 boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale. unrestricted 4 • Development of this site in isolation would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is partially well contained. Boundaries are formed by a mature hedgerow and tress (boundary shown on 1835 settlements Sanderson’s Map) to the east, hedgerow (not shown on Sandersons map) to the south (Garden Centre boundary), and post and wire fence to the west (church cemetery boundary). • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land is slopes down from the existing settlement in the north towards the Garden Centre in the south.

Prevent • Development would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would therefore not reduce the size of the gap between neighbouring 1 settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises agricultural field. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 11 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J01 / Site – Land off Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • 2 boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south and west of the site. unrestricted 2 • Development of this site in isolation would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained by a mature hedgerow to the east (shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map) and a hedgerow and settlements trees to the north (not shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map). • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land is slopes from the north downwards to Main Road in the south.

Prevent • Development would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would therefore not reduce the size of the gap between neighbouring 1 settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • Large amount of inappropriate development – garden centre and associated car parking. safeguarding 1 • The site is urban fringe in character. countryside from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 5 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J01 / Site 4 – Land off Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Small part of the western boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale. unrestricted 5 • Development of this site in isolation would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by mature hedgerows to the north, east and west (boundaries shown on settlements the 1835 Sanderson’s Map) and Main Road to the south. • The site has limited visual connection to the existing settlement. • The land is slopes down from the north towards Main Road in the south.

Prevent • Development would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would therefore not reduce the size of the gap between neighbouring 1 settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises agricultural field. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 12 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J01 / Site 5 – Land off Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • 2 boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale. unrestricted 3 • Development of this site in isolation would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is partially well contained. Boundaries are formed by a mature hedgerow to the west and part of the southern settlements boundary (boundaries shown on the 1835 Sandersons Map) and hedgerows (not shown on the 1835 Sandersons Map) to the south (boundary of farm and residential property within the GB). • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land is slopes down from the north to south.

Prevent • Development would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would therefore not reduce the size of the gap between neighbouring 1 settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • Limited inappropriate development – paraphernalia associated with a small paddock to the north east of the site. safeguarding 4 • The site comprises agricultural fields (currently used for grazing) and a small paddock. countryside • The site is predominately open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 9 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J01 / Site 6 – Land off Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site does not adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale. unrestricted 5 • Development of this site in isolation would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is contained to the south by Main Road, weaker field boundaries form the remaining boundaries. Hedgerows to the settlements east and west are shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map, hedgerows to the north are not shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map • The site is not visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land gently slopes down from the existing settlement in the north towards Main Road in the south.

Prevent • Development would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would therefore not reduce the size of the gap between neighbouring 1 settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises a farm and paddocks associated with the farm. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 12 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J01 / Site – Land off Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • 1 boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale. unrestricted 4 • Development of this site alone would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is partially well contained. Boundaries are formed by the post and rail fence to the north and hedgerow to the west settlements (boundary shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map) and Main Road to the south. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land is relatively flat.

Prevent • Development would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would therefore not reduce the size of the gap between neighbouring 1 settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • Large amount of inappropriate development in proportion to the site – half of the site is occupied by a residential property safeguarding 1 and its curtilage, and the remainder is paddocks. countryside • The site is urban fringe in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 1 J02 – Land off Main Road and Flatts Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Approximately 1/5 of the area’s boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the northwest. unrestricted 4 • Development of this area would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The area is well contained by Main Road in the north west/north, and by Flatts lane in the north east. The remaining settlements boundaries to the south west and south east are formed by mature hedgerows which follow lines indicated on the 1835 Sanderson map. • The area is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land is slopes down towards the existing settlement in the north. Prevent • Development would extend beyond the existing urban area of Jacksdale/Westwood, and reduce the existing gap between neighbouring 4 in the south east from approximately 800m to 500m. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • Some inappropriate development – 4 residential properties in the northwest of the area safeguarding 4 • In addition to the above the area comprises agricultural fields, a pond, Bagthorpe Brook, agricultural buildings and a plant countryside nursery from • The area is predominantly open countryside in character. encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 1 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

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Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • A small section of the site’s boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale in the north east. unrestricted 4 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained by Main Road in the northwest. The remaining boundaries are formed by mature hedgerows settlements which follow lines indicated on the 1835 Sanderson map. Yew tree farm borders the south western boundary. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land is slopes down towards the existing settlement in the north. Prevent • Development would extend beyond the existing urban area of Jacksdale/Westwood, and result in a small reduction in the neighbouring 2 existing gap between Brinsley in the south east from approximately 800m to 700m. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises fields used for grazing, a pond and Bagthorpe Brook. countryside • The area is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 12 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J02 / Site 2 – Land off Main Road and Flatts Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site does not adjoin an existing settlement. unrestricted 5 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is contained by mature hedgerows which follow lines indicated on the 1835 Sanderson map. Yew Tree Farm settlements borders part of the south western boundary. • The site is not visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes down towards the existing settlement in the north. Prevent • Development would extend beyond the existing urban area of Jacksdale/Westwood, and result in a moderate reduction in neighbouring 4 the existing gap between Brinsley in the south east from approximately 800m to 500m. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development safeguarding 5 • The site comprises a field used for grazing and is open countryside in character. countryside from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 15 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J02 / Site – Land off Main Road and Flatts Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site adjoins the settlement of Jacksdale on one boundary unrestricted 4 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement, and would form a long limb into open countryside. sprawl of • The site is contained by mature hedgerows which follow lines indicated on the 1835 Sanderson map. settlements • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes down towards the existing settlement in the north.

Prevent • Development would extend beyond the existing urban area of Jacksdale/Westwood, and result in a moderate reduction in neighbouring 3 the existing gap between Brinsley in the south east from approximately 800m to 600m. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development safeguarding 5 • The site comprises a field and is open countryside in character. countryside from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 1 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J02 / Site 4 – Land off Main Road and Flatts Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Only a very small proportion of the site adjoins the settlement of Jacksdale on one boundary. unrestricted 5 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement, and would form a long limb into open countryside. sprawl of • The site is contained by mature hedgerows which follow lines indicated on the 1835 Sanderson map. settlements • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes down towards the existing settlement in the north.

Prevent • Development would extend beyond the existing urban area of Jacksdale/Westwood, and result in a small reduction in the neighbouring 3 existing gap between Brinsley in the south east from approximately 800m to 600m. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development safeguarding 5 • The site comprises a field with a hay barn and other agricultural outbuildings countryside • It is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 14 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J02 / Site 5 – Land off Main Road and Flatts Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 2/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site does not adjoin an existing settlement unrestricted 5 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is contained by Flatts Lane to the east, Main Road to the north and mature hedgerows which follow lines indicated settlements on the 1835 Sanderson map. • The site is not visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes down towards the existing settlement in the north.

Prevent • Development would extend beyond the existing urban area of Jacksdale/Westwood, and result in a small reduction in the neighbouring 3 existing gap between Brinsley in the south east from approximately 800m to 600m. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • Some inappropriate development – 4 dwellings (including a bungalow named ‘Carlisle Farm’) safeguarding 2 • In addition to the above, the site includes 2 large greenhouses and other outbuildings associated with a plant nursery. countryside • The site is part urban fringe/ part countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 11 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 1 J0 – Land between Palmerston Street and Barrow Hills Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Approximately ½ of the area boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the west. unrestricted 1 • Development of this area would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The area is well contained by Wagstaff Lane, Road, Barrows Hill Lane, Main Road and Palmerston Street. settlements • The area is visually connected to the existing settlement of Jacksdale. • The land slopes down from the existing settlement in the north towards Main Road in the south.

Prevent • Development of the area would extend beyond the existing urban area and result in a reduction in the gap between neighbouring 4 Jacksdale and Selston from approximately 500m to 300m settlements from merging into one another Assist in • A significant amount of inappropriate development in the south of the area – approximately 80 properties on New safeguarding 3 Westwood, 17 properties on Barrows Hill Lane and a further dwelling sited in the allotment gardens area. countryside • In addition to the above the area comprises 12 agricultural fields, a school playing field and allotment gardens. from • The area is predominantly urban fringe in character to the south and open countryside in character in the north. encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 9 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

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Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Approximately 3/4 of the site boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the west and south, and New unrestricted 1 Westwood in the east. sprawl of • Development of this site would ‘round off’ the existing built up area. settlements • The site is well contained by Main Road, Palmerston Street and the rear curtilages of properties on New Westwood. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement of Jacksdale. • The land slopes down from the north towards Main Road in the south.

Prevent • Development of the site would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would not therefore reduce the size of the neighbouring 1 gaps. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • Some inappropriate development – 1dwelling (Selkirk) sited in the middle of the allotment gardens, numerous areas which safeguarding 3 appear to be used as domestic gardens, plus some storage containers and hard standings. countryside • In addition to the above the site comprises allotment gardens, and a small amount of scrub land. from • The area is a mix of urban fringe and open countryside in character. encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 6 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J0 / Site 2 – Land between Palmerston Street and Barrow Hills Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site itself constitutes residential development, but the boundaries do not adjoin existing settlements. unrestricted 5 • The site is well contained by existing domestic curtilages. sprawl of • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement of Jacksdale. settlements • The land is slopes down from the existing settlement in the north towards Main Road in the south.

Prevent • Development of the area would not extend beyond the existing urban area as the area already constitutes built neighbouring 1 development. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • A significant amount of inappropriate development – approximately 80 properties on New Westwood. safeguarding 1 • The site is urban in character. countryside from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J0 / Site – Land between Palmerston Street and Barrow Hills Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • A very small proportion of the site boundary adjoins Westwood infant School to the south, and the western boundary adjoins unrestricted 4 the settlement of Jacksdale. sprawl of • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. settlements • The site is contained by Palmerston Street in the west, mature hedgerows/trees on 2 sides, with the eastern site having a weaker boundary formed by a post and wire fence interspersed with mature trees. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement of Jacksdale. • The land is flat.

Prevent • Development of the site would not extend beyond the existing urban area and would therefore not reduce the existing gap neighbouring 1 between settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 2 • The site comprises a school playing field and is predominantly urban fringe in character. countryside from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J0 / Site 4 – Land between Palmerston Street and Barrow Hills Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Approximately ½ of the site boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the west and north west. unrestricted 2 • Development of this site in isolation would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. (However, taken alongside sites1, 2 and 3, sprawl of it could be seen to round off the settlement). settlements • The site is well contained by Wagstaff Lane to the north, Palmerston Street to the west and mature hedgerows (the vast majority of which follow lines indicated on the 1835 Sanderson map) • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement of Jacksdale. • The land is slopes down from the existing settlement in the north towards Main Road in the south. It is prominent in the landscape when viewed from Flatts lane in the south.

Prevent • Development of the site would not extend beyond the existing urban area and therefore no reduction in the existing gap. neighbouring 1 settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises 3 agricultural fields, and is open countryside in character. countryside from encroachment Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 9 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J0 / Site 5 – Land between Palmerston Street and Barrow Hills Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • A very small proportion of the site boundary adjoins an existing property on Wagstaff Lane, and one dwelling on Barrows unrestricted 4 Hill Lane. sprawl of • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. settlements • The site is well contained by Wagstaff Lane, Barrows Hill Lane, and Palmerston Street, together with mature hedgerows forming field boundaries which follow lines as illustrated on the 1835 Sanderson’s map. • The majority of the site is not visually connected to the existing settlement of Jacksdale. • The land slopes down from the centre of the site to Selston in the north and towards Main Road in the south.

Prevent • Development of the site would extend beyond the existing urban area and result in a reduction in the gap between neighbouring 4 Jacksdale and Selston from approximately 500m to 300m. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises 5 agricultural fields and is open countryside in character in the north. countryside from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 14 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J0 / Site 6 – Land between Palmerston Street and Barrow Hills Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site does not adjoin the existing defined settlement. unrestricted 5 • Approximately 1/4 of the site boundaries adjoin the existing residential development at New Westwood (in Green Belt). sprawl of • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. settlements • The site is well contained by Barrows Hill Lane to the east, Main Road to the south, New Westwood to the west and by mature hedgerows in the north and northwest (shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map). • The site is visually connected to New Westwood, but not to the existing settlement of Jacksdale. • The land slopes down towards Main Road in the south. Prevent • Development of the site would not extend beyond the existing urban edge at Wagstaff Lane and would not therefore reduce neighbouring 2 the gap between Jacksdale and Selston. However, development of the site would reduce the narrow gap between the settlements urban development on Barrows Hill lane and New Westwood. from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises 2 agricultural fields, along with 2 smaller parcels of grassland. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 1 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J0 / Site – Land between Palmerston Street and Barrow Hills Lane, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site boundaries do not adjoin an existing settlement. unrestricted 5 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained by Barrows Hill Lane in the east, and by mature hedgerows which follow lines indicated on settlements the1835 Sanderson’s map in the north, west and south. • The site is not visually connected to the existing settlement of Jacksdale. • The land slopes down towards Main Road in the south.

Prevent • The site is already developed with residential properties in the east. Development of the western part would reduce the neighbouring 2 narrow gap between this isolated group of dwellings and New Westwood. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • A significant amount of inappropriate development in the south of the area – approximately 17 properties on Barrows Hill safeguarding 2 Lane . countryside • In addition to the above the site comprises a paddock and an area used as a small allotment from • The site is predominantly urban fringe in character. encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special 1 character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 10 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 1 J04 – Land north of agstaff Lane and Laverick Road, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Approximately ½ of the areas boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south. unrestricted 2 • Development of this area would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The area is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the south, Wagstaff Lane and plantation to settlements the north east, public footpath with hedgerow and plantation (in part) to the northwest, and railway line to the west. • Parts of the area are visually connected to the existing settlement. • The area has a varied topography.

Prevent • The majority of the area would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary. neighbouring 3 • The existing gap between Jacksdale and Pinxton to the north is approximately 2km. Development would reduce the size of settlements the gap by approximately 160m, therefore very limited reduction in the size of the gap. from merging • The gap between Jacksdale and Selston to the north east is approximately 500m. Development would reduce the size of into one the gap by approximately 150m, therefore a significant reduction in the size of the gap (proportionally). another

Assist in • Limited inappropriate development – 2 residential properties and a residential curtilage (certificate of lawfulness of existing safeguarding 4 use approved 17/5/10). countryside • In addition to the above the area comprises agricultural fields, plantation, woodland and paddocks. from • The area is predominantly open countryside in character. encroachment

Preserve the 1 • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 10 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

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Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • 1 boundary (approximately 1/3 of the site) adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south. unrestricted 3 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the south, railway line to the west and the settlements edge of the plantation (which is the site). • The majority of the site is not visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes upwards away from the settlement.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another

Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • Site comprises plantation, woodland and paddocks. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the 1 • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 10 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J04 / Site 2 – Land north of agstaff Lane and Laverick Road, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site does not adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south. unrestricted 5 • Development of this area would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by plantation to the south, east and west, and a mature hedgerow to the settlements north. • The site is not visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes upwards form south to north.

Prevent • The existing gap between Jacksdale and Pinxton to the north is approximately 2km. Development would reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap by approximately 160m, therefore very limited reduction in the size of the gap. settlements from merging into one another

Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises an agricultural field. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and 1 special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 12 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J04 / Site – Land north of agstaff Lane and Laverick Road, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site does not adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south. unrestricted 5 • Development of this area would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by plantation to the south east, southwest and northwest and hedgerow settlements to the north east. • The site is not visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes gently upwards, south to north.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another

Assist in • No inappropriate development safeguarding 5 • The site comprises an agricultural field and a small part of a larger plantation. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the 1 • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 12 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J04 / Site 4 – Land north of agstaff Lane and Laverick Road, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • One boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south. unrestricted 3 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the south west, Wagstaff Lane to the south settlements east, plantation, hedgerow (shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map) and public footpath to the north east, and woodland to the northwest. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement.

Prevent • The area would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size neighbouring 1 of the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another

Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The area comprises an agricultural field and paddocks. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment Preserve the 1 • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 10 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J04 / Site 5 – Land north of agstaff Lane and Laverick Road, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • The site does not adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south. unrestricted 5 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by Wagstaff Lane to the south east, plantation to the north east, settlements hedgerow (shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map) and public footpath to the south west. • The site is not visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes upwards form south to north.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another

Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises plantation. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the 1 • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 12 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J04 / Site 6 – Land north of agstaff Lane and Laverick Road, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Two boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south and south east. unrestricted 2 • Development of this area would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The area is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the south and south east, Wagstaff Lane to settlements the north east, and a water culvert to the north east. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land is relatively flat. • There is a difference in levels between the site and the existing urban area to the south east.

Prevent • The area would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size neighbouring 1 of the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site is a grass field. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the 1 • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 9 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J04 / Site – Land north of agstaff Lane and Laverick Road, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • One boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south east. unrestricted 4 • Development of this area would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The area is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement and hedgerow (boundary shown on the 1835 settlements Sanderson’s map) to the south east, Wagstaff Lane and plantation to the north east, and a hedgerow (boundary shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map) and public footpath to the south west. • The southern part of the site (approximately 1/3) is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes away from the edge of the settlement.

Prevent 3 • The gap between Jacksdale and Selston to the north east is approximately 500m. neighbouring • The majority of the site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary. However, where the site does extend settlements beyond the settlement boundary, development would reduce the size of the gap by approximately 150m and result in a from merging moderate reduction in the size of the gap (proportionally). into one • The perceived reduction would be greater as this site is open in character and visually prominent. another

Assist in • Limited inappropriate development – 2 residential properties. safeguarding 4 • In addition to the above the site comprises agricultural fields. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment Preserve the 1 • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 12 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J04 / Site – Land north of agstaff Lane and Laverick Road, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • One boundary (approximately ½ of the site) adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south east. unrestricted 4 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is contained by a hedgerow (boundary shown on the 1825 Sanderson’s Map) to the north east, north west and settlements south west. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slope down from existing urban area.

Prevent • The area would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size neighbouring 1 of the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another

Assist in • Some inappropriate development – residential curtilage (certificate of lawfulness of existing use approved 17/5/10). safeguarding 3 • In addition to the above the site comprises agricultural field and paddocks. countryside • The area is predominantly open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the 1 • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 9 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J04 / Site 9 – Land north of agstaff Lane and Laverick Road, Jacksdale

Date: 16/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Two boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the south and east of the site. unrestricted 3 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained by the existing settlement to the south and east and a water culvert to the west. The northern settlements boundary is not well contained by a post a rail fence. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The land slopes upwards south west to north east.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another

Assist in • Some inappropriate development – garden area with play equipment and football nets. safeguarding 3 • In addition to the above the area comprises agricultural field. countryside • The site is predominantly open countryside in character. from encroachment Preserve the 1 • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 1 J05 – Land south west of Road and Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 1/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Approximately ½ of the areas boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the north east. unrestricted 2 • Development of this area would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The area is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the north east, River Erewash to the west, settlements railway line to the North West and mature hedgerow and trees (in part shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map) to the south. • Parts of the area are visually connected to the existing settlement. • The majority of the area is flat.

Prevent • The vast majority of the area would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary. neighbouring 2 • The existing gap between Jacksdale and to the west is approximately 200 metres. Development would reduce the settlements size of the gap by approximately 20m, therefore very limited reduction in the size of the gap. from merging into one another Assist in • Limited inappropriate development – corrugated steel garage/storage shed and a steel container. safeguarding 4 • The area comprises fields, scrub land, paddocks, recreation ground, play area/equipment, skate park, woodland and a countryside nature reserve. from • The area is predominantly open countryside in character, with a small element having urban fringe characteristics encroachment recreation ground, including skate park and play equipment.

Preserve the • Development of the area will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and 1 special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 9 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

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Scale: 1 to 3,500 SubSite Boundary Ashfield District Council Urban Road, Kirkby in Ashfield © Crown Copyright and database right 2015 Nottingham NG17 8DA Ordnance Survey 100024849 Assessment 2 J05 / Site 1 – Land south west of Pye Hill Road and Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 1/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • One boundary (approximately 1/3 of the site) adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the north east. unrestricted 3 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained by the existing settlement and unmade access track to the north, River Erewash to the south west. settlements The site is not well contained to the south east boundary formed by a post and rail fence with hedgerow (not shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s Map). • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The site is undulating.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • Limited inappropriate development – steel container. safeguarding 4 • The site comprises scrub land and an unmade access track. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and 1 special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 9 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J05 / Site 2 – Land south west of Pye Hill Road and Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 1/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • One boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the north east. unrestricted 4 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement and Pye Hill Road to the north east, River settlements Erewash to the south west, disused railway embankment to the south east (boundary shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s map). The north western boundary is less well contained by a post and rail fence with hedgerow (boundary not shown on the 1835 Sanderson’s Map). • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The site is undulating.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises paddocks. countryside • The site is open countryside in character. from encroachment Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and 1 special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 11 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J05 / Site – Land south west of Pye Hill Road and Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 1/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • One boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the east. unrestricted 4 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the north east, a raised disused railway settlements embankment (boundary shown on the 1835 Sandersons map) to the south east, River Erewash to the south west, and woodland to the south. • Parts of the site are visually connected to the existing settlement. • The site is undulating.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 4 • The site comprises a paddock, woodland, recreation ground – including skate park, play equipment and picnic benches. countryside • The area is predominantly open countryside in character, with a small element having urban fringe characteristics from recreation ground, including skate park and play equipment. encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and 1 special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 10 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J05 / Site 4 – Land south west of Pye Hill Road and Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 1/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • One boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the east. unrestricted 4 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the east, trees to the north and south (edge settlements of woodland on the site) and the River Erewash to the west. • The site is not visually connected to the existing settlement due to the woodland on site. • The site is undulating.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises woodland and open grass land which form part of the Jacksdale Local Nature Reserve. countryside • The area is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and 1 special character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 11 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J05 / Site 5 – Land south west of Pye Hill Road and Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 1/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • One boundary adjoins the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the north east. unrestricted 4 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the north east, trees to the north (edge of settlements woodland on site 4), River Erewash to the west and Bagthorpe Brook to the south. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The site is predominantly flat.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 5 • The site comprises paddocks and stables. countryside • The area is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and 1 special character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 11 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J05 / Site 6 – Land south west of Pye Hill Road and Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 1/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Approximately ½ of the sites boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the east. unrestricted 3 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is well contained. Boundaries are formed by the existing settlement to the east, railway line to the northwest, and settlements the River Erewash to the west and south west. • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The site is predominantly flat.

Prevent • The vast majority of the area would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary. neighbouring 2 • The existing gap between Jacksdale and Ironville to the west is approximately 200 metres. Development would reduce the settlements size of the gap by approximately 20m, therefore very limited reduction in the size of the gap. from merging into one another Assist in • Limited inappropriate development – corrugated steel garage/storage shed. safeguarding 4 • The area comprises scrub land, paddocks and railway embankment. countryside • The area is open countryside in character. from encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and 1 special character of historic settlements

Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 10 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.

Assessment 2 J05 / Site – Land south west of Pye Hill Road and Main Road, Jacksdale

Date: 1/12/14 Surveyed by: LF & JC

Purpose / Score Justification/Notes Impact (1 – 5) Based on Assessment Matrix and Assessment Criteria (Figures 1 and 2) Check the • Two boundaries adjoin the existing settlement of Jacksdale to the east and south. unrestricted 3 • Development of this site would not ‘round off’ the existing settlement. sprawl of • The site is not well contained. settlements • The site is visually connected to the existing settlement. • The site is raised embankment.

Prevent • The site would not extend beyond the existing settlement boundary and therefore development would not reduce the size of neighbouring 1 the gap between settlements. settlements from merging into one another Assist in • No inappropriate development. safeguarding 4 • The site comprises a former railway embankment that is now overgrown. countryside • The area is surrounded by urban fringe uses recreation ground, including skate park and play equipment and therefore is from more urban fringe in character than open countryside. encroachment

Preserve the • Development of the site will have no adverse impact on the setting and special character of a historic settlement. setting and 1 special character of historic settlements Assist in N/A It is considered that all sites in the Green Belt assist in urban regeneration. This is not considered to be a matter of difference urban between Green Belt sites and therefore this Green Belt purpose is not scored as part of the Framework. regeneration TOTAL 9 The score indicates how an area/site performs as a whole when assessed against the 5 purposes of Green Belt (as set out in SCORE Greater Nottingham and Ashfield Green Belt Assessment Framework). In general terms a higher score indicates a stronger performing parcel of land.