Representations on Behalf of Portico Property Limited H WINCHESTER

H WINCHESTER DRAFT LOCAL PLAN PART 2

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT AND SITE ALLOCATIONS

PRE-SUBMISISON CONSULTATION

DECEMBER 2015

Representations on behalf of Portico Property Limited

Prepared by

Paul Slater BSc (Hons) MSc MRTPI

Representations on behalf of Portico Property Limited

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 2 PLAN SECTION 4.6 SWANMORE 2

Appendix 1 Land adjacent Cobbett Close Concept Plan Appendix 2 2012 SHLAA Extract Appendix 3 Winchester Draft LPP2 October 2014 Consultation Extract Appendix 4 2014 SHLAA Extract Appendix 5 2015 SHLAA Extract Appendix 6 Land at Dodds Lane LVIA June 2015 Appendix 7 Winchester Initial Site Sieve

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INTRODUCTION 1.1 These representations are submitted in response to the ‘Winchester Draft Local Plan Part 2 – Development Management and Site Allocations’ (LPP2) and on behalf of Portico Property Limited (Portico).

PLAN SECTION 4.6 SWANMORE 1.2 Portico objects to the overall approach to the site assessment and selection of draft allocation sites as it applies to Swanmore and the lack of ongoing consideration of sites in the South Downs National Park (SDNP) throughout the process.

1.3 Portico have land under their control at Dodds Lane, Swanmore. The land extends to 1.34ha and forms part of a site which has been considered through LPP2 as site reference 2458. The site lies within the SDNP area but relates well to the built up area of the settlement being to the rear of a recently constructed affordable housing scheme (Cobbetts Close) and also adjoining existing housing on Chapel Road. The land is available and suitable for residential development and can deliver around 27 dwellings. A concept masterplan has been produced for the site and is attached as Appendix 1.

1.4 Portico made representations to the Draft LPP2 in December 2014 highlighting its concerns with the approach to site assessment and the draft allocations at Swanmore. These representations should be read alongside and as an update to previous representations.

1.5 In Portico’s view, the exclusion of Land at Dodds Lane, as a site on the edge of Swanmore, from key parts of the site selection process (such as the SHLAA) is unsound - not justified, not effective and not consistent with national policy.

1.6 It is acknowledged that the LPP1 housing targets remain relevant and are the starting point for the LPP2 site allocations. Accordingly LPP2 does not re- examine these but is allocating sites to meet the previously agreed targets. Policy DS1 of LPP1 distributes 2,500 homes to the Market Towns and Rural Areas and Policy MTRA2 requires about 250 homes in Swanmore.

1.7 It is also acknowledged that LPP2 only considers Winchester District and not the SDNP area. SDNP are currently preparing a Local Plan for the SDNP area and recently published a Preferred Options consultation in October 2015.

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1.8 There are numerous references in LPP2 to how sites at Swanmore have been assessed and selected for allocation. Paragraph 2.19 of LPP2 states that: Where sites are within the South Downs National Park but adjacent to one of the settlements, they were flagged as such and still subject to assessments so that Winchester City Council may approach the National Park Authority if it was considered that the site is more suitable for allocation than alternative sites outside of the National Park.

1.9 Paragraph 4.6.7 in relation to Swanmore states that: …All the potential housing sites in and around Swanmore that were promoted through the SHLAA were considered…

1.10 Portico supports the intent of these statements but is concerned and objects that they were not followed through in the site allocation process.

1.11 Sites on the edge of Swanmore within the SDNP were considered at early stages of the LPP2 plan. Land at Dodds Lane was included in the 2012 SHLAA (published February 2013) and given an indicative capacity of 31 dwellings (Appendix 2).

1.12 Public consultation undertaken by the Parish in 2013 -2014 identified a local preference for site 2458, Land at Dodds Lane, Swanmore. This was highlighted in the Winchester Draft LPP2 October 2014 Consultation documents (Appendix 3).

1.13 Land at Dodds Lane (Site 2458) had, however, been removed from the 2014 SHLAA – no reason is given but it is assumed that it was due to the site’s location in the SDNP (Appendix 4).

1.14 The Winchester SHLAA Update 2015, Table 7, identifies that Site 2458 Land at Dodds Lane, Swanmore was removed from the SHLAA because of its location within the SDNP (Appendix 5).

1.15 The September 2015 Cabinet paper CAB2711(LP) – APPENDIX E (as referred to at paragraph 3.7 of the Regulation 18 Consultation Statement Part 2 2015) provides some commentary on consideration of Land at Dodds Lane. It is noted that site was considered by Winchester to perform well against several key criteria including accessibility, impact on the Settlement Gap and

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community support (the site is within the sector preferred for development in the Parish Council’s questionnaire).

1.16 Swanmore Parish Council are also noted as supporting the development of Land at Dodds Lane, particularly if land at Belmont Farm (part of the proposed SW1 The Lakes allocation) was not developed.

1.17 The reasoning for the rejection of the of Land at Dodds Lane by Winchester, therefore, appears to relate to:  the sites location within the SDNP; and  landscape impacts.

The sites location in the SDNP area 1.18 Firstly, whilst due regard must be given to the purposes of the National Park and conserving it’s landscape and scenic beauty, the National Park designation does not rule out development in that area. In Portico’s view, it is a factor for consideration in an assessment of alternatives but not a reason to automatically exclude the site from consideration or from the SHLAA.

1.19 Portico similarly does not consider the site’s location in the SDNP area, and outside the LPP2 area, sufficient justification for failing to consider the site. It is clear that the guidance relating to SHLAA concludes that such assessments should consider cross boundary sites such as Land at Dodds Lane – in line with the Duty to Co-operate.

1.20 The NPPG (Reference ID: 3-007-20140306) provides guidance on SHLAA’s. It states that: ‘The area selected for the assessment should be the housing market area and functional economic market area. This could be the local planning authority area or a different area such as two or more local authority areas or areas covered by the Local Enterprise Partnership.’

1.21 The NPPG (Reference ID: 3-008-20140306) goes on to state that: ‘The assessment should be undertaken and regularly reviewed working with other local planning authorities in the relevant housing market area or functional economic market area, in line with the duty to cooperate.’

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1.22 The removal of Land at Dodds Lane from the Winchester SHLAA has informed the LPP2 site allocation process and is a flawed approach when considered against national policy and guidance.

1.23 It is acknowledged that SDNP have also prepared a SHLAA which has considered Land at Dodds Lane. The site is rejected by SDNP due to impacts on the character and appearance of the landscape. Portico rejects this assessment but would also assert that the inclusion of the site in the SDNP SHLAA does not address the failure to assess the site in the Winchester SHLAA. A comprehensive and consistent assessment of sites within and on the edge of Swanmore should have been undertaken to inform the final LPP2 – thereby enabling meaningful consultation and site assessment.

Landscape impact 1.24 The indicative layout for the Land at Dodds Lane is presented at Appendix 1 has been informed by a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment June 2015 (Appendix 6) prepared by Terra Firma Consultants. This LVIA was emailed to both Winchester and the SDNP in July 2015.

1.25 The LVIA concludes that there are no significant landscape effects on individual elements or on landscape character. The north-western part of the site shares few of the SDNP characteristics and is influenced by the proximity of the adjacent residential development.

1.26 Furthermore, the assessment concludes that there are no significant visual effects from the wider landscape within, or outside the SDNP. The only residual effect are the views from the modern housing development off Cobbett Close which abuts the site. This is due to the screening effect of the existing and proposed buffer vegetation to the south and west of the site, the built form of Swanmore and by siting the proposed built form to the west of the site away from the most visually exposed land.

1.27 Therefore, whilst inevitably the development proposals do give rise to some landscape and visual effects, these are not significant except for close range impacts from within existing development at Cobbett Close.

1.28 Furthermore, as the site has been removed from the SHLAA, it is apparent that Portico’s landscape evidence has not been considered in the site selection process. Portico consider that the landscape impact of development on Land at

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Dodds Lane Swanmore has been overstated in the evidence underpinning LPP2, including the Sustainability Appraisal.

Omission of Land at Dodds Lane 1.29 Portico considers that Land at Dodds Lane is suitable for development despite its location within the SDNP and the justification for the rejection of the site on the basis of landscape impacts is flawed. The site has a number of other locational advantages which are briefly described below.

1.30 The site scored highly in the initial site sieve and Sustainability Appraisal of potential allocations prepared by Winchester in 2013 (Appendix 7). Portico considers that Land at Dodds Lane has a number of other locational advantages, including over sites which Winchester propose to allocate. These may be summarised as:  ‘Good’ overall accessibility rating and within easy walking distance (400m) of the village primary school where there is already a parking problem.  Located in a Low Risk Flood Zone – and as such is sequentially preferable under national planning policy.  Not located in any designated settlement gap.  Vehicular access can be achieved via existing roads.  Does not include and is not located adjacent to a designated nature reserve.  No service connection constraints.  Low archaeological potential and no known historic building issues.

1.31 Portico considers that the Winchester SHLAA should be reviewed and revised in light of this evidence to identify that Land at Dodds Lane (Site Ref 2458) is suitable for development and this will not involve any significant harm to the special landscape and visual qualities of National Park.

1.32 Furthermore, Portico considers that Land at Dodds Lane is a more sustainable site for development than Winchester’s proposed SW1 allocation to the south of the village and that Land at Dodds Lane should be identified ahead of land to the south of the village having regard to the above advantages.

1.33 It is acknowledged that Winchester have recently resolved to grant consent for 91 dwellings on Land at Hillpound, a significant part of the draft allocation SW1.

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1.34 In any event, there is a clear need to deliver more housing and affordable housing in the SDNP area. Winchester and SDNP should collaborate through joint work to address the housing needs of Swanmore and the wider SDNP area and Land at Dodds Lane should be allocated to contribute to meeting these needs.

Conclusion 1.35 Portico consider that the site selection process for Swanmore is unsound as it has not been informed by a robust SHLAA assessment which has comprehensively and consistently assessed sites on the edge of Swanmore.

1.36 The rejection and removal of the Land at Dodds Lane from the SHLAA solely on the basis of its location in the SDNP is not a sound approach and is contrary to the NPPF (paragraph 159) and NPPG. The SHLAA is a key piece of evidence to support the selection of housing allocations against alternatives and the removal of the site from this evidence is an unsound approach.

1.37 As a consequence of the apparent exclusion of site 2458, the site selection process with regard Swanmore is in Portico’s view flawed. Sites within the SDNP should have continued to have been assessed and presented as available options throughout the process and associated consultations.

1.38 A comprehensive assessment of sites on the edge of Swanmore, whether within or outside the SDNP, is necessary to ensure that reasonable alternatives have been considered to arrive at sound plan allocations. Such an assessment can give due regard to the duties and policies attributable to the SDNP designation.

1.39 Portico also considers that the landscape impacts of developing Land at Dodds Lane (Site 2458) have been overstated in the evidence including the Sustainability Appraisal. An LVIA has been submitted for the site which concludes that the landscape and visual impacts of the proposed development are not significant except for close range impacts from within existing development at Cobbetts Close.

1.40 Portico consider that Land at Dodds Lane (site 2458) is a sustainable site which should be allocated to meet development needs, whether in Winchester’s LPP2 or any subsequent SDNP Local Plan.

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APPENDIX 1

APPENDIX 2

Winchester District Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Within Settlement: Swanmore SHLAA ID Ref: 2458 Nearest Settlement: Countryside In PUSH: Estimated Capacity: 31 Address: Land at Dodds Lane, Swanmore

FACTORS AFFECTING SUITABILITY Main Land Use: Scrubland Character of Area: Site is in the countryside to the east of the Swanmore settlement boundary. It is adjacent to Cobbett Close (which is outside of the settlement boundary).

Site Access: Direct from either Cobbett Close or Dodds Lane

Legislative Constraints Policy Constraints Physical Constraints SSSI: Strategic Gap: Flood Zone 2: Ramsar: Local Gap: Flood Zone 3a/b: SPA: Ancient Woodland: Overhead Cable: SAC: RT1, RT2 Policy: Other Considerations Listed Building: Facility SF7: Employment site Scheduled Conservation Area: (No. employed): Monument: National Park Yes Historic Park/ Agricultural Land Part Grade Garden: Grade: 3, Part Grade 2 TPO: SINC: Previously developed land?: AQMA: Greenfield Sustainability of Site Location Location: Outside Settlement Settlement (or MTRA 2 nearest) Strategy Class: For sites within settlements For sites outside settlements Within Town Centre: Proximity to Settlement (km): Within 100m of Town Centre: Proximity to village/town centre (km):

Notes: Part of the site is Grade 2 agricultural land

HOW AVAILABLE IS THE SITE?

Is there interest in developing? Yes Estimated Timescale for Delivery: 2012-2017 Nature of interest:

HOW ACHIEVABLE IS THE SITE? Proposed Future Land Use: Residential Summary: This site has been put forward by the option holder.

Winchester City Council December 2012 Page 287 of 450 (updated February 2013)

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Swanmore 1

No. of Category Development Needs dwellings Of the 250 new homes required by the LPP1: Core a. Requirement (2011-2031)*1 250 Strategy, 41 have already been identified. b. Net Completions 1.4.2011 to 31.3.2013 2 Studies show that there is little potential for unidentified (‘windfall’) sites to be developed during the c. Outstanding permissions at 31.3.2013 16 plan period. d. Significant permissions since 1.4.2013 0 This leaves about 209 homes to be provided on new e. SHLAA sites within settlement boundary 23 greenfield sites. f. Windfall allowance 0 Site Selection g. Total supply (b+c+d+e+f) 41 Remainder to be allocated (a – g)*2 209 Process *1 LPP1 Policy MTRA2 The sites considered are from the ‘Strategic Housing *2 70 dwellings at Swanemore College, now permitted, Land Availability Assessment’ (SHLAA), which was see board 3 Swanmore compiled following a ‘Call for Sites’ exercise. Sites 1876, 2447 (part), 2453, 2458, 2513, 2563 are within the South Downs Winchester City Council, together with Swanmore Parish National Park which is outside the Local Plan Part 2 area. Council considered the merits of sites taking account of constraints and opportunities and using the results of Sites 2473, 2482, and 2563 are below the size threshold for allocation in LPP2. several technical and evidence studies. Site 2514 is no longer available. Sites were excluded for the following reasons: The following sites are distant from the built-up area of the settlement and are Several sites are in the settlement boundary where there therefore not well related to existing facilities and services. Sites: 2412, 2453, 2563. is a presumption in favour of development. These sites The Landscape Assessment identifies sites 340, 2412, 2464, 2505 and 2515, as ‘most do not need to be formally allocated in LPP2, but are sensitive', often because of their location within the gap between Swanmore and included as a component of the housing land supply neighbouring settlements. Several other sites (shown in blue) are within the South (see table above). Downs National Park.

2571 2453 ± 466 2473

2443 1876 2515

2513 2514 2449 2406

2406 429 2563 2405 2458 1836 2482

1751 2518 20012447 2529 2388 1753 2288 2505 2491 2464

340 2463 1894 2568 2567 1892 1890 2517 2566© Crown copyright and database right 2013 2412 Ordnance Survey 100019531 1837 2432

Local Plan Part 2 Sites Submitted showing sites no longer under consideration for one or more of the following reasons

Site under consideration Sites which are under 0.3 hectares; Sites within the current boundaries of settlements listed in policy MTRA 3 of the Local Plan Part 1 (these sites may be able to be brought forward for development/ redevelopment under current planning policy); Site not under consideration Sites which are distant from the settlements of Winchester Town, New Alresford, Bishops Waltham, Kings Worthy, Colden Common, Swanmore, Waltham Chase, Wickham, or Denmead. Settlement Boundaries Sites within the South Downs National Park (if the site is adjacent to one of the settlements listed above then Winchester City Council may approach the National Park if it is considered that the site is more suitable South Downs National Park for allocation than alternative sites outside of the National Park).

The other sites will be short-listed in due course to determine which should be allocated in Local Plan Part 2

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Public Preferences The early public consultation, undertaken by Swanmore Parish Council in April 2013 through a resident’s questionnaire indicated the preferred general locations for development as the south west quadrant (the area including sites 429, 1836, 2505, 2464 and 340). Also preferred was a segment including site 2458. However that site lies within the South Downs National Park, where the Park Authority indicated it would not support development, and which is outside the area for the Local Plan Part 2. Site 1836 has since (April 2014) received planning permission for 70 dwellings as part of a scheme to relocate the Swanmore College playing fields. Outcome of Public Consultation on Options Further public consultation held from January to March 2014 presented 2 options for development including: G Land to the north of The Lakes (sites 340, 2464 and 2505) and G Swanmore College housing and open space allocations (sites 429 (part) and1836) with G Either Option 1 - small housing development at Lower Chase Road with open space, G Or Option 2 - excluding the development and open space at Lower Chase Road. There was a strong preference for Option 1 which provided for modest development on land at Lower Chase Road providing the land-locked area behind is made available as public open space.

457000 458000 459000

Housing Potential Housing 117000 ¯ 117000 SINC Open Space School Playing Field Settlement Boundaries Access Pedestrian Access 116000 116000

457000 458000 459000

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Summary of Policies The selected sites will meet the housing needs of the local community over the Plan period to 2031. Transport assessments indicate that the scale of development proposed in Swanmore and the wider area can be accommodated on the local road network. The policies address site specific issues including safe access, retention and reinforcement of landscaping, open space provision and contributions towards additional school places at the Swanmore College of Technology. Policy SW1 – Swanmore College Housing and Open Space Allocation Development of 70 dwellings and replacement College recreation land proposed, subject to: G Access onto New Road. G Replacement recreation facilities to retain the open character of the gap. G On-site open space to include a local equipped area for play. Whilst planning consent has been given, this allocation is made because the development is not yet implemented. Policy SW2 – The Lakes Housing Allocation Development is proposed north of The Lakes for 140 dwellings and areas of open space, subject to: G A masterplan setting out the disposition of land uses across the whole area to be agreed in advance. G Access to New Road and Hillpound, including Lower Chase Road footpath/cycleway links through the site. Policy SW3 – G Substantial landscaping to provide a new Open Space Allocation settlement edge and minimise intrusion into the Provision of public open space with limited housing is proposed and will be settlement gap. subject to: G Retention, improvement and management of the G Most of the site being developed for public open space funded by up to 5 ‘Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation’. dwellings. G Open space provision to include allotments and a G Access from Lower Chase Road. local equipped area for play. G New linking footpath/cycleway through the site to existing housing and G Surface water drainage assessment and scheme to Swanmore College. make any necessary on and off-site drainage improvements. G Retention and reinforcement of landscaping. Development will be contained by the lane known as The Lakes. Belmont Farm has been included since the earlier consultation following confirmation that this land is available.

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Sites removed from the SHLAA

3.2 A total of 84 sites have been removed from this update; reasons include planning permission has now been granted, the owner is no longer interested in developing the site or the site is situated within the South Downs National Park.

Table 7 - Sites in the South Downs National Park WCC SHLAA Ref Address/Identifier Closest Settlement Corhampton and 286 Land at Corhampton Lane Meonstoke site adjacent to Long Paddock Corhampton and 314 House Meonstoke

315 Land at Union Lane Droxford

316 Land adjoining the Primary School Droxford

317 Northend Lane Droxford Land to the North of 4 Coronation 353 Cottages, Off Lippen Lane Warnford Land Adjacent 'The Farm House', 354 off Lippen Lane Warnford Land at 'The Old Grain Store' & 'The 355 Long Barn' off Lippen Lane Warnford

501 Land adjacent to Five Bridges Road Winchester Land adj to Swanmore Primary 1876 School and Church Car Park Swanmore Manor Farm Dairy, Old Winchester 1895 Hill Lane Warnford Land adjoining and to rear of 6 1911 Manor Farm Green Twyford

1929 Northfields Farm Twyford

1930 Northfields Farm Twyford

1931 Northfields Farm Twyford Corhampton and 2002 Stoke Down, New Road Meonstoke

2040 Green Lane Hambledon Meadow House, West Meon, 2048 Petersfield, GU32 1LS West Meon

2066 Meonwara Crescent Allotments West Meon

WCC SHLAA Ref Address/Identifier Closest Settlement

2282 Townsend, North Lane, Droxford Droxford

2403 Floud Lane West Meon

2404 Floud Lane and Long Priors West Meon

2437 Plasco, Chilcomb Lane Winchester

2440 Land North of Hare Lane, Twyford, Twyford Land East of Rectory Lane, Corhampton and 2441 Meonstoke Meonstoke Land at Northfields Farm, Twyford 2451 Twyford Macs Wood' Hampton Hill, Upper 2453 Swanmore Swanmore

2458 Land at Dodds Lane, Swanmore Swanmore

2472 The Park, Droxford Droxford 2480 Stewarts Green Hambledon

2486 Dykes Farm, Easton Lane Winchester

2487 Itchen Abbas House Itchen Abbas

2513 Little Vicarage Farm Swanmore

2522 Land at Hoe Road/Suetts Lane Bishops Waltham

2525 Land off Rareridge Lane Bishops Waltham

2563 Hillgrove, Hillgrove Lane Swanmore

2571 Hoe Road Sports Ground Bishops Waltham Land to the southeast of Warnford 2575 Road and North of Stocks Lane Meonstoke

2579 land opposite the PO & shop Lower Upham

2582 The Hinton Arms, Petersfield Road Cheriton

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Table 7 – Sites removed from the SHLAA

Site Reason for no Address Settlement removal 288 Tanglewood, Outlands Lane Curdridge Below threshold 290 Cricketers Pond Curdridge No longer promoted 292 Land adjacent to Calcot Lane Curdridge Below threshold Land at Viewlands, 296 Lockhams Road Curdridge Below threshold 317 Northend Lane Droxford SDNP Land adjacent to Belcroft, 337 Blackhourse Lane Shirell Heath Below threshold Land at Knowle Farm, 347 Mayles Lane Knowle No longer promoted Land East of Whiteley Lane 352 Whiteley Below threshold Land to the North of 4 353 Coronation Cottages Warnford SDNP Newtown Farm House, Incorported into 357 Tangier Lane Bishops Waltham allocated site Land to the south of Forest 362 Road Denmead No longer promoted 379 Crossways, Clewers Hill Waltham Chase Below threshold Old Brickyard Cottage,St 852 Peters Terrace Bishops Waltham Planning Permission Safeguarded WCC 1783 Crossways, Clewers Hill Waltham Chase car park Land adjacent to Denmead 1835 Junior School, Bere Road Denmead Planning Permission 1891 Seven Oaks, Clewers Hill Waltham Chase Below threshold Site off Pine Cottage, Turkey 1924 Island, Shedfield Below threshold The Boat Club, Domum 1950 Road Winchester Below threshold 1951 Blackbridge Yard Winchester No longer promoted 2001 Chesilcote, Chapel Road Swanmore No longer promoted 2002 Stoke Down, New Road Corhampton SDNP 2010 South Drive Littleton, Below threshold Shirrell Heath Farm, High 2012 Street Shirrell Heath Below threshold White Hart, Hambledon Road 2054 Denmead Below threshold 2072 Fire Station Winchester Planning Permission 2081 Westman Road Winchester Planning Permission Wickham Laboratories Ltd, 2144 Winchester Road Wickham Planning Permission 2393 Silverbeck, Lake Road Curdridge Below threshold Rozel Forge, Stapleford Lane 2428 Durley Below threshold 2403 Floud Lane West Meon SDNP

Site Reason for no Address Settlement removal 2404 Floud Lane West Meon SDNP Master's Lodge, St Cross 2421 Road Winchester Under threshold Land Adjacent to South 2431 Lodge, South Drive Littleton Below threshold 2440 Land North of Hare Lane Twyford, SDNP Brookwood, Merrivale and Corner Oak, Swanmore 2443 Road Swanmore Below threshold 2458 Land at Dodds Lane Swanmore SDNP Land at Green Lane Farm, 2459 Hoe Road Bishop’s Waltham PP 2486 Dykes Farm Easton Lane Winchester SDNP 2522 Land at Arlebury Park New Alresford SDNP Long Barn, The Old Sheep 2533 Fair, Bishops Sutton Road New Alresford Promoted for retail 2543 Culver Cottage, Culver Road Winchester Under threshold Land to the rear of 22-23 2547 Kingsgate Street Wincheseter Under threshold Land at Green Lane Farm, 2549 Hoe Road Bishops Waltham Planning Permission Cornerways, 51 Church 2499 Road Colden Common Below threshold Land North of Lower Chase Promoted for 2504 Road, Waltham Chase employment use Ferndene, Lower Chase 2518 Road Waltham Chase Below threshold 2523 St. Peter's Church Hall Bishops Waltham Below threshold Land adjacent to Horton 2529 Barns Waltham Chase Planning Permission Existing 2534 Ceejay Systems (SV) Ltd New Alresford employment site Existing 2535 Huxley (UK) Ltd Alresford employment site Land Behind Winchester Air 2536 Cadets Training Corps Winchester No longer promoted Winchester Trade Park, 2539 Easton Lane Winchester No longer promoted Victoria House, Victoria Road 2556 Winchester Below threshold 2571 Hoe Road Sports Ground Bishops Waltham SDNP and to the southeast of 2575 Warnford Road Meonstoke SDNP Site at Main Road, Littleton 2576 Littleton No longer promoted The Hinton Arms, Petersfield 2582 Road Cheriton SDNP Promoted for 2583 Land at Little Park Farm Whiteley employment use

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Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Land off Dodds Lane, Swanmore

For Portico Property June 2015

Cedar Court, 5 College Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4AE tel: +44 (0)1730 262040 |

Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

CONTENTS

1. Introduction ...... 1 2. Summary of findings ...... 1 3. Site location ...... 1 4. Legislative and Policy Context ...... 1 4.1. Landscape Policy Background and Guidance ...... 1 4.2. National policy: National Planning Policy Framework 2012 ...... 1 4.3. Regional level: South Downs National Park ...... 2 4.4. Local level policy: Winchester District Local Plan (2006): Saved Policies ...... 3 4.5. Local level: Winchester District Local Plan Part 1 – Joint Core Strategies (2013) ...... 3 4.6. Winchester Local Plan Part 2: Development Management and Allocations Initial Sustainability Appraisal of Potential Allocations in Swanmore (September 2013) ...... 4 4.7. Local level: Swanmore Parish Council – Village Design Statement (2001) ...... 5 4.8. Designations ...... 6 4.9. Summary of implications of policy for proposals ...... 6 5. Character and design context ...... 6 5.1. Landscape Character Assessment ...... 6 5.1.1. National level ...... 6 5.1.2. Regional Level: South Downs Integrated Landscape Character Assessment (ILCA) ...... 6 5.1.3. Local level: Winchester District Landscape Character Assessment...... 8 5.1.4. Summary of key points running through all levels ...... 8 5.2. Summary of implications of policy and designations for proposals ...... 9 6. Proposals and Design Evolution ...... 9 6.1. Development Strategy ...... 9 7. Scope of study and methodology ...... 10 7.1. Scoping of the study ...... 10 7.2. Methodology Guidance ...... 10 7.3. Desktop research ...... 10 7.4. Method statements ...... 10 7.5. Evaluation criteria ...... 11 7.6. Limitation and assumptions ...... 11 8. Landscape baseline conditions ...... 11 8.1. Description of existing site and setting ...... 11 8.2. Individual elements and features of the existing site and setting as receptors ...... 11 8.3. Landscape Character of the site and setting ...... 12 8.4. Landscape Character Areas as receptors ...... 12 9. Appraisal of landscape effects ...... 13 10. Mitigation strategy and residual landscape effects ...... 15 10.2. Summary of residual landscape effects ...... 15 11. Visual baseline conditions ...... 15 11.1. Zone of theoretical visibility ...... 15 11.2. Representative viewpoints and site visibility ...... 15 11.2.2. Views from close-range to the north from Cobbett Close...... 16 Representative viewpoints 1 and 2 ...... 16 11.2.3. Views from close-range to the east on Dodds Lane...... 16 Representative viewpoint 3 ...... 16 11.2.4. Views from close range to the east on Droxford Road...... 16 Representative viewpoint 4 ...... 16 11.2.5. Views from close range to the east on Cott Street...... 16 Representative viewpoint 5 ...... 16 11.2.6. Views from close range from PRoW and roads to the north the site...... 16 Representative viewpoints 6, 7 and 8 ...... 16 11.2.7. Views from close-range from Droxford Road / Pilgrims’ Way long distance footpath. Representative viewpoint 12...... 16 11.2.8. Views from close-range from PRoW to the south-east of the site. Representative viewpoints 13, 14 and 16 ...... 16 12. Appraisal of visual effects ...... 16 12.1. Visual effects ...... 16

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12.1.1. Visual effects from close-range to the north from Cobbett Close ...... 16 12.1.2. Views from close-range to the east on Dodds Lane...... 17 12.1.3. Views from close range to the east on Droxford Road...... 17 Representative viewpoint 4 ...... 17 12.1.4. Views from close range to the east on Cott Street...... 17 Representative viewpoint 5 ...... 17 12.1.5. Views from close range from PRoW to the north the site...... 17 Representative viewpoints 6 & 8 ...... 17 12.1.6. Views from close range from roads to the north the site...... 18 Representative viewpoint 7 ...... 18 12.1.1. Views from close-range from Droxford Road/ Pilgrims’ Way long distance footpath...... 18 Representative viewpoint 12...... 18 12.1.2. Views from close-range from PRoW to the south-east of the site...... 18 Representative viewpoints 13, 14 and 16 ...... 18 13. Mitigation strategy and residual visual effects ...... 18 13.1. Mitigation measures ...... 18 13.2. Summary of residual visual effects ...... 19 14. Summary of potential significant effects ...... 19 14.1. Landscape effects ...... 19 14.2. Visual effects ...... 19 15. Conclusions ...... 19 16. References ...... 21

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APPENDICES

Appendix 1: LVIA Methodology

Appendix 2: Local Landscape Character Areas Baseline / Assessment Table

Appendix 3: Visual Effects Appraisal Tables

Appendix 4: Figures

Figure 1: Theoretical ‘bare earth’ ZTV and viewpoint locations for scoping

Figure 2: Potential location of representative viewpoints for scoping

Figure 3: Topography

Figure 4: Development Landscape Strategy

Figure 5: Viewpoint Location Diagram (1km radius)

Figure 6: Viewpoint Location Diagram (3km radius)

Figure 7: Landscape Character Areas

Figures 8-13: Viewpoint Photos (where no view of site is possible)

REVISION HISTORY

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1. INTRODUCTION

The terra firma Consultancy was appointed in June 2014 to carry out a landscape and visual impact appraisal for land off Dodds Lane, Swanmore to support the development of the land as housing. The report describes the following:

 Summary  Site location;  Planning and policy context;  Scope and methodology of the study;  Proposed development strategy;  Landscape baseline, landscape effects, mitigation strategy and residual landscape effects;  Visual baseline, visual effects, mitigation strategy and residual visual effects;  Conclusions.

2. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

The development proposals do give rise to some landscape and visual effects, but these vary in nature. The development site is visible and partially visible in some close-range views. However, this appraisal has shown that the screening effect of the existing and proposed buffer vegetation to the south and west of the site and the built form of Swanmore will only give rise to significant adverse visual effects from within Cobbett Close. Siting the built form to the west of the site reduces the visual impact, as this avoids the more exposed land facing into the South Downs National Park, and the effect on soils as the higher grade soil is on the north-east of the site which will remain undeveloped. With the measures demonstrated by the proposals in respecting and reflecting local landscape character with appropriate design and the use of muted materials, the scheme will be of a nature that would sit well into the overall visual character of the village. The proposed hedge, shrub and tree planting along the site’s boundaries will provide additional screening to the proposed development within these views, providing a soft landscape edge in keeping with the village character.

3. SITE LOCATION

The site lies to the east of Swanmore, south of Dodds Lane, and south and east of Cobbett Close.

4. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CONTEXT

4.1. Landscape Policy Background and Guidance 4.1.1. A study has been made of the relevant policies providing the context for landscape and visual effects at national and local level that apply to the application site and its surroundings. This has been summarised below: 4.2. National policy: National Planning Policy Framework 2012 The National Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012 is seen as a material consideration when determining planning applications. In reference to sustainable development, the framework states the environmental role of the planning system is to protect and enhance the natural environment through the

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improvement of biodiversity and through improvements in quality of the natural and built environment. It states that core planning principles should take into account the roles and character of different areas and recognise the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, whilst contributing to and enhancing the natural environment. It refers to the aim for planning policy to minimise adverse effects on the local and natural environment, through comprehensive appraisal of ecological networks, provision of adequate mitigation where harm cannot be avoided, and the encouragement of opportunities for increased biodiversity. 4.3. Regional level: South Downs National Park 4.3.1. The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) sets out its purpose as to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Park; and to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the Park’s special qualities by the public. SDNPA planning policy is currently drawn from Inherited Planning Policy; those policies relevant to the Appraisal Site are reviewed within this chapter. The Government looks to individual National Park Authorities to identify the special qualities of their area. The South Downs National Park Authority agreed a set of seven Special Qualities which form the cornerstone of the National Park Authority’s work. These reflect both the technical evidence available and the thoughts and opinions of the National Park’s many stakeholders. Those relevant to this appraisal include: 1. Diverse, inspirational landscapes and breathtaking views; 2. A rich variety of wildlife and habitats including rare and internationally important species; 3. Tranquil and unspoilt places; 7. Distinctive towns and villages, and communities with real pride in their area. It is an overriding principle that any development within the South Downs National Park should conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the National Park and in so doing not result in harm to its special qualities. Major development should not take place in the National Park except in exceptional circumstances. As the National Park Authority, the South Downs National Park Authority has statutory purposes and socio-economic responsibilities as specified in the Environment Act of 1995 to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area and to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Park by the public. 4.3.2. SDNPA’s ‘Vision for 2050’ as stated on their website and within the Partnership Management Plan includes aspirations for people to be given increased understanding of the National Park environment and its distinct features. The Park is to be a place in which to live, work, farm and relax in a sustainable way. Wildlife biodiversity is to be enhanced. 4.3.3. SDNPA’s Partnership Management Plan 2014-2019’ as stated on their website and within the Partnership Management Plan provides a framework for the emerging Park-wide Local Plan and aims to influence the nature of future change in the SDNP for the benefit of future generations. One of the general policies is to ‘conserve and enhance the natural beauty and special qualities of the landscape and its setting, in ways that allow it to continue to evolve and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change and other pressures’. 4.3.4. The SDNP Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) 2014 found that the site was of medium/high sensitivity ‘due to topography affecting views and poor relationship with the settlement pattern’. More specifically it considered the ‘eastern section…to be highly sensitive and development should be focused on the eastern part of the site with careful design and consideration of existing topography and views into the site’.

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4.4. Local level policy: Winchester District Local Plan (2006): Saved Policies 4.4.1. Winchester City Council adopted the Local Plan in 2006. This is due to be replaced by the new Local Development Framework but until such time that they can be replaced there is a list of saved policies. The overall aim of the Local Plan is to ‘ensure that new development helps to conserve and enhance the character and attractiveness of the District by promoting a design-led approach to achieve appropriate development.’ 4.4.2. The relevant saved policies of the Local Plan as they relate to the site and its countryside setting are concerned with the following:

 The requirement that development should makes efficient and effective use of land and in terms of design, scale and layout, respond positively to the character, appearance and variety of the local environment, provide for local ‘permeability’, maximise access to public transport, facilitates the development of adjacent sites, does not have an adverse impact on adjoining land uses or property and includes sufficient amenity and recreational space (Policy DP.3);  The requirement for development to maintain and enhance the landscape and not to detract from, or result in the loss of important public views and skyline features, both in the immediate vicinity and long-range, where site analysis identifies these as being of recognised importance (Policy DP.4);  The need to avoid loss of slopes, trees and hedgerows (Policy DP.4);  The need for development not to detract from or to lose key characteristics of the landscape character area (Policy DP.4);  The need for proposals in areas with special landscape designations (in this case the SDNP), to avoid harm to, and be in sympathy with, both the immediate and wider landscape setting (Policy DP.4).  The need to include adequate on-site amenity open space of a high standard of design, appropriate in character which maintains or enhances the visual and environmental character of the area, incorporating appropriate hard landscaping and planting and ensuring car parking is sensitively located and designed (Policy DP.4)  The need to include arrangements for future management and maintenance (Policy DP.4)

4.5. Local level: Winchester District Local Plan Part 1 – Joint Core Strategies (2013) 4.5.1. The Winchester District Local Plan Part 1 - Joint Core Strategy is the key document in the Winchester District Development Framework. It is a compilation of documents that express the Council’s strategy for the development and use of land in the District, including that part within the South Downs National Park. The following points have been drawn from the relevant sections of the Plan which relate to landscape.

 Developments will be expected to maintain and enhance environmental heritage and landscape assets, making efficient use of scarce natural resources and to make the use of public transport, walking and cycling easy, to reduce non-essential car use (Policy DS1)  Achieve high standards of design and sensitivity to character, setting and cultural heritage and address the impact on green infrastructure (Policy DS1)  Development should be appropriate in scale and design and conserve each settlement’s identity, countryside setting, key historic characteristics and local features, particularly as identified in Village Design Statements, the District Assessments or other guidance and protect areas designated such as the South Downs National Park (Policy MTRA 2)

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 New housing development should make provision for public open space preferably through onsite provision or by financial contribution towards off-site improvements (Policy CP7)  The use of non-car transport modes, particularly walking and cycling should be encouraged through travel plans, management and improvements to the existing network (Policy CP10)  Developments should be designed to maximise energy efficiency and design out the need for energy use by means of the scheme layout and the orientation and design of individual buildings, making full use of passive heating and cooling systems as far as is practical (Policy CP11)  New development should demonstrate how analysis of the constraints and opportunities of the site and its context have informed the principles of design and how it responds positively to its neighbours and the local context (Policy CP13)  New developments should make a positive contribution to the local environment and create an individual place with a distinctive character (Policy CP13)  Public realm should be designed to ensure that it is attractive, safe, accessible and well connected to its surroundings, including walking and cycling routes (Policy CP13)  The accompanying landscape framework should be developed to enhance both the natural and built environment and maximise the potential to improve local biodiversity (Policy CP13)  Development proposals should maintain, protect and enhance the existing green infrastructure (GI), providing a net gain of GI, through onsite provision which addresses local GI deficits, creates well-planned high quality public realm and encourages appropriate public access (Policy CP15)  The Local Planning Authority will support development which maintains, protects and enhances biodiversity; it will be required to show how this will be done through its design and implementation (Policy CP16)  New development should support and contribute to the targets in the Districts Biodiversity Action Plan for priority habitats and species (Policy CP16)  New development will be required to avoid adverse impacts, or if unavoidable ensure that impacts are appropriately mitigated (Policy CP16)  New development should be in keeping with and not have a detrimental impact on the context and the setting of the landscape and settlements of the South Downs National Park (Policy CP19)  Emphasis should be given to conserving designed or natural landscape, whether designated or not, associated with existing landscape character that includes features and elements of natural beauty or embody local distinctiveness, especially in terms of trees, tranquillity, sense of place and setting (Policy CP20)

4.6. Winchester Local Plan Part 2: Development Management and Allocations Initial Sustainability Appraisal of Potential Allocations in Swanmore (September 2013) The Development Management and Allocations Initial Sustainability Appraisal of Potential Allocations in Swanmore carried out by Enfusion (September 2013) concluded that there were ‘no sustainability constraints and development [would be] acceptable’ and categorized the site as ‘minor positive’ significance after taking into consideration ‘mitigation provided in high level planning policy’. The report found that development of the site was ‘unlikely to support policy MRTA2’ (see 4.5.1 above) and would lead to ‘minor negative effects’. It further stated that development of this site within the SDNP could lead to ‘major long-term negative effects’. However, the

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report also noted that sites which do not adjoin the settlement boundary (which the site at Dodds Lane does) could ‘lead [to] greater negative effects on landscape and soils than other Greenfield sites’. The report also points to concerns that development outside the settlement boundary ‘could potentially erode the overall village pattern, the surrounding landscape and gaps between other settlements’. It was noted, however, that ‘all sites can partly achieve this SA objective through meeting the requirements set out in the Local Plan Part 1 Policies (including DS1- Development Strategy and Principles; and CP13-High quality design and guidance provided in the VDS concerning: Housing in General; Character of Residential Buildings; Distinctive Buildings and Design Materials; Hedges, Walls and Fences; and Street Furniture, Utilities and Services’. The assessment found that ‘the sites within or partly within the boundary of Swanmore Village are likely to progress the majority of the SA Objectives’. ‘Major negative effects’ have been identified on soils, although it should be noted that whilst the site comprises Grade 2 and Grade 4 soils, the area of Grade 2 soils is to the north-east of the site and not proposed to be developed. The development site is also considered to have ‘a higher potential for contamination to be present than other sites and therefore it would be recommended…to carry out a phase 2 land quality survey’ It is recommended that sites should include ‘provision of new open space allotments’ as this ‘would lead to positive effects on health and also infrastructure’ 4.7. Local level: Swanmore Parish Council – Village Design Statement (2001) Swanmore Village Design Statement (VDS) was adopted was adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance in 2001 and as such has to be taken into account during the formal planning process for any application for new buildings or extensions. Relevant guidance within the VDS includes:

 Swanmore’s rural character should be perpetuated by striving for a balance between open areas, farms, land used for recreation and land used for employment and housing  It is important that Swanmore retains an undeveloped area between its own edges and those of other villages  The use of natural and local materials should be encouraged to continue the tradition of interesting detail.  Developers should aim to preserve existing houses’ access to and views over open fields or woodland.  Healthy trees should be retained and protected when new development takes place.  New developments should include trees, shrubs and hedging, using native species and not Leylandii. The removal of ancient boundary hedgerows should be resisted.  Hedging and trees should be used to link a development with the surrounding countryside.  Walls should be built of local materials such as flint or red brick (of a type that weathers well)  Wildlife should be encouraged through schemes which allow for the maintenance of important habitats. Green corridors must be maintained and thickened where possible.  Lighting should be unobtrusive and low (both in height and illumination)  New pavements on existing village lanes would be inappropriate.  Every effort should be made to develop a footpath network with the village so that pedestrians have minimal need to walk along roads that lack footways. Every opportunity should be taken to expand the network of footpaths and so encourage more residents to make local journeys on foot. Cycling should be encouraged

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4.8. Designations 4.8.1. The site lies within the SDNP and there is a TPO Elm in the north-east corner of the site. The site is not the subject of any other known designations. 4.8.2. South Downs National Park The site lies just within the SDNP with the western boundary of the site being concurrent with its boundary. The SDNP boundary crosses the study area from approximately north- west to south-east as shown on figures 2 and 4-6. The National Parks are designated to ‘conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area’ and ‘to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Park by the public’. The SDNP is characterised by its ‘Seven Qualities’ which include landscape and views, wildlife habitats, tranquillity, agricultural and enterprise, recreation, learning, cultural heritage and distinctive villages. 4.9. Summary of implications of policy for proposals Development in this location should be of appropriate scale, form, design, layout and materials for its countryside setting and should look to maintain local character and conserve important landscape features. It should conserve and protect the natural environment in particular the SDNP and its special qualities. Developments should be designed to respond positively to the character of different areas and to provide high quality open space. The loss of trees and hedgerows should be avoided and there should be a net gain in green infrastructure which connects with the existing framework. Issues raised in the Sustainability Appraisal and the SDNP SHLAA regarding loss of soils and sensitive views largely relate to the eastern side of the side which is not being proposed for housing and will be retained and enhanced as a landscape buffer to screen the proposed built form and that of Cobbett Close. Concerns regarding building outside the settlement boundary, whilst important, fail to mention the impact of the development at Cobbett Close which the Winchester District Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (December 2012; updated February 2013) points out is outside the settlement boundary. In fact, the proposed development would merely partially infill the gap between this development and the existing housing on Chapel Road and in some ways mitigate the impact of the development at Cobbett Close.

5. CHARACTER AND DESIGN CONTEXT

5.1. Landscape Character Assessment 5.1.1. National level 5.1.1.1. This report looks at landscape character assessments that cover the site, focussing on the SDNPA and Winchester District assessments. The site lies in the zone of transition between National Character Assessment Character Area 125: South Downs and Character Area 128: South Hampshire Lowlands. Together these areas cover a large area of land stretching from Winchester to Newhaven and from Romsey to Waterlooville, their relevance to the particular features of the site and its setting will be limited and it is therefore considered more instructive to consider landscape character at a more local level.

5.1.2. Regional Level: South Downs Integrated Landscape Character Assessment (ILCA) 5.1.2.1. At a regional level the site lies on the edge of Landscape Character Area D: Downland Mosaic and within that it is classed as D1a: South Winchester Downland Mosaic (Enclosed). Key characteristics of ILCA D1 relevant to the site are:

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 Large scale rolling landform characteristic of the chalk dipslope, dissected by dry valleys, with a localised secondary escarpment running between Twyford and Droxford.  Surface clay capping along the bottom of the dipslope results in a more enclosed landscape along the dipslope.  A mixture of 18th and 19th century arable fields and early post medieval pasture fields, with pockets of older medieval assarts surrounded by woodland. This mosaic of habitats supports arable weeds and farmland birds.  A sporting landscape with woodland managed for country sports resulting in the retention of small woodlands, spinneys, copses and wooded strips creating local diversity in the land cover pattern.  Predominantly arable farming with some pasture, stud and pig farms.  A strong pattern of woodland cover, including ancient woodland of national importance, wood pasture on Kilmeston Down, and hedgerows providing a sense of enclosure.  A low density of dispersed settlement across the downland with nucleated villages on the dipslope of the downland e.g. Owslebury and Upham, linked by a network of sinuous rural roads  The downs contain a well-established network of public rights of way and a strong hierarchical network of roads.  A landscape with a generally strong rural, secluded character, although notable recreational uses include Marwell Zoological Park (a former medieval deer park) and a golf course on Corhampton Down.  The lower dipslope is overlain with deposits of clay-with-flint and acidic clay soils that support a mosaic of small scale, irregular fields (related to early enclosure of the landscape), bounded by thick hedgerows and a high incidence of woodland. This part of the character area is defined as an ‘enclosed’ landscape sub-type. Landscape and visual sensitivities of the LCA relevant to the site are:

 The strong rural, secluded character of the landscape which may be threatened by expansion of settlements which abut its southern edge. Landscape management/development considerations specific to the LCA are:

 Ensure expansion of settlements in the South Hampshire lowlands (along the southern edge of the designated National Park boundary) do not threaten the rural, secluded character of the downs.  Monitor natural regeneration and manage woodland to ensure a diverse (indigenous) species and age structure to minimise risk of damage as a result of increased storms and high winds.  Encourage re-introduction of traditional woodland management techniques, such as coppicing, and promote interest in, and marketing of, local wood products, including wood for fuel. Reduce adverse effects of intensive game rearing through beneficial woodland management.  Conserve and manage the intact hedgerow network with hedgerow trees which are of biodiversity interest. Avoid field expansion that would lead to further hedgerow loss, create buffer strips along hedgerows and monitor regeneration of hedgerow trees, replanting where necessary.  Use existing woodland and planting to integrate any changes in the landscape.

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5.1.3. Local level: Winchester District Landscape Character Assessment At a District level, the site is located at edge of ILCA Character Area D1. As the proposed development is at the very edge of that character area it is appropriate to also consider the neighbouring character area 22: Shedfield Heathlands. Key characteristics of character area 22 relevant to the site are:

 Varied geology of clays and sands, ranging from London Clay around Waltham Chase and Shirrell Heath, to Bagshot Sands at Shedfield and Bracklesham Beds and Plateau Gravel at Curdridge. This has resulted in a varied ecology as well as supporting thriving brick-making and sand-extraction industries up until the 20th century.  Generally little woodland, although there are areas of assarted semi-natural ancient woodland to the east of the area, such as Dirty Copse and Bishops Enclosure and replanted semi-natural ancient woodland at Turkey Island. Scattered small areas of woodland are also found around Curdridge and Shedfield.  Straight boundaries, hedges and roads formed by formal enclosure in Victorian times and often subdivided by fences more recently, for use as paddocks. Other small areas such as Black Horse Lane and Sandy Lane are more ancient in character, with narrow winding lanes and irregular fields.  Views in the area are generally short, due to the undulating topography, frequent buildings, trees and often-overgrown hedgerows.  Relatively high proportion of the area is settled, with the villages of Waltham Chase, Curdridge, Shedfield, Shirrell Heath, and Swanmore generally having evolved from the late 19th century onward. These settlements have low-density plots often interspersed with paddocks and smallholdings. Property boundaries in these areas often consist of ornamental, non-coniferous hedges. Landscape and visual sensitivities of the LCA relevant to the site are:

 Retention and management of hedgerows and woodlands.  Absence of hedgerow saplings.  Loss of ancient field systems.  Visually prominent suburban development, lacking local character.  Prominent structures/urbanisation Landscape management/development considerations specific to the LCA are:

 Conserve and restore the structure and condition of the woodlands through appropriate thinning,  Coppicing, replanting and ride and edge management. Replanting should use locally indigenous species and alien species should be removed from semi-natural ancient woodland.  Protect and conserve hedgerows through appropriate management. Where hedgerows have been lost or have gaps, they should be replanted, to retain the existing landscape pattern. Additional hedgerow trees should be replanted where existing trees have been lost or are over mature.  Conserve and promote the use of traditional garden boundaries such as indigenous or evergreen non-coniferous hedgerows for new development.

5.1.4. Summary of key points running through all levels 5.1.4.1. This is an area somewhat characterised by the rolling landform of the chalk dipslope with low-lying shallow undulations, low hedgerows with mature oaks and a well-established network of public rights of way. Swanmore itself, evolved from the late nineteenth century

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onwards and is characterised by more low-density plots interspersed with paddocks and small-holdings, bordered by ornamental, non-coniferous hedges. 5.1.4.2. Threats to this landscape are pressure from expanding settlements abutting its southern edge, loss of farmland, hedgerows and oaks and a change from rural to suburban character with developments lacking local character. 5.1.4.3. Planning and management guidelines for the site include maintaining the secluded, rural character of the downs and integrating new development with the surrounding landscape through appropriate siting and use of locally indigenous screening and planting. Woodlands and hedgerows should also be managed using traditional techniques, retaining buffer strips along hedges and replanting hedgerow trees where they have been lost or become over- mature. Woodlands should be replanted or thinned as necessary. The use of traditional garden boundaries, such as walls, palisade fences, parkland railings and non-coniferous hedges should be promoted.

5.2. Summary of implications of policy and designations for proposals 5.2.1. The key points that should be addressed in the development of the proposals are summarised as follows:

 Developments should be thoughtfully positioned and respond positively to local character using traditional materials and techniques and integrating well with the landscape ensuring that they do not detract or unduly influence the existing landscape.  Green infrastructure should be protected and connected with appropriate indigenous planting and management. New planting should be used to connect the proposed development with the existing landscape and avoid suburbanisation of the SDNP.

6. PROPOSALS AND DESIGN EVOLUTION

6.1. Development Strategy 6.1.1. Following the review of all available landscape related planning guidance, previous data, surveys and the field work undertaken for the scoping of the landscape and visual impact appraisal, a draft landscape strategy for the development of the site was proposed, which aimed to address points raised in the initial findings. This is included in this appraisal at fig. 4. 6.1.2. The following specifically landscape related points have been addressed in the design of the strategy:

 New hedgerow and tree planting linking in with existing green infrastructure and enhancing the landscape framework and biodiversity. Protection of existing hedgerows and trees.  Protection of the special qualities of the SDNP by careful situation and screening of the proposed development to ensure no detrimental impact  Responding positively to the local environment in terms of layout and materials, effective use of available space and not detracting from key characteristics of the landscape character areas  Inclusion of well-designed on-site amenity space and public realm  Supporting the aims of the Winchester Biodiversity Action Plan by buffering existing retained hedgerows and protecting ancient trees.

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7. SCOPE OF STUDY AND METHODOLOGY

7.1. Scoping of the study 7.1.1. The scope of the study was established as appropriate in April in consultation and agreement with Veronica Craddock, Landscape Officer for the SDNPA. 7.1.2. The geographical scope of the landscape baseline included the site itself and parts of the area immediately surrounding the site likely to be impacted by the proposals. 7.1.3. The landscape character of the wider area, as described by landscape character assessments carried out at District level, as well as for the SDNPA, has been reviewed and used as context, however the character of the site and immediate setting is described in further detail in the study. 7.1.4. The scope of the visual baseline included a photographic survey, with photographs of the site taken from publicly accessible viewpoints, chosen to represent a range of distances and directions from the site, out to a radius of approximately 3km. The locations of viewpoints are shown and annotated photographs included in this report (figures 6 & 7, 8- 13 and Appendix 3). 7.2. Methodology Guidance 7.2.1. This study has been undertaken in a systematic fashion based on the ‘Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment’ 3rd Edition (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment and The Landscape Institute, 2013), referred to in this report as GLVIA3 and ‘Landscape Character Assessment: Guidance for England and Scotland’ (The Countryside Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage, 2002). 7.3. Desktop research 7.3.1. The desktop survey included the review of Ordnance Survey maps, aerial photography, landscape character appraisal documents and related planning policy as well as the development strategy. 7.4. Method statements 7.4.1. In order to inform the selection of viewpoints and carry out a robust photographic survey, the geographical extent of the application site’s visibility was first determined by creating and studying a coloured topographic map of the area (based on 10m contours shown on ordnance survey mapping) to understand how the topography affects visibility (figure 3). Using GIS a zone of theoretical visibility (ZTV) was generated, to give an initial indication of likely visibility of the proposed development in the surrounding area. This is illustrated in figure 1. 7.4.2. It should be noted that the establishment of a ZTV is a potentially misleading exercise, showing an indiscriminate level of visibility using a ‘bare earth’ scenario, without consideration for vegetation and built form that may often prevent views, and takes no account of the often limited extent of publically accessible viewpoints. It should be regarded as an initial desktop exercise, a tool to inform the scope of fieldwork that should then be tested in the field to check the reality of the situation. 7.4.3. This process, together with an analysis of other relevant features, undertaken through desktop study and in the field, such as woodland cover and built form, allowed the creation of a refined zone of theoretical visibility, and assisted in identifying representative viewpoints. The local authority also requested specific viewpoints which have been included in the assessment. These are illustrated on figure 2. 7.4.4. A photographic record of representative views from publicly accessible places was taken to illustrate the visibility of the site. Photograph locations are plotted on an Ordnance Survey map base (figures 6 & 7).

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7.4.5. The photographic survey was undertaken in spring, meaning that vegetation was with leaf cover, therefore not able to demonstrate 'worst-case' visibility in winter. Where seasonal changes in screening are likely this has been noted in the photograph descriptions. 7.4.6. Photographs were taken using a Nikon digital SLR camera with an 18-55mm variable zoom lens, set at a focal length of 35mm, which is accepted as being equivalent to a fixed 50mm lens on a non-digital SLR, which is in turn generally accepted to most closely represent views seen with the naked eye. It has been noted against photographs where a wide-angle focal length setting was used in order to show close up foreground views, or where a zoom setting was used to show more detail in a distant view. 7.5. Evaluation criteria 7.5.1. The evaluation criteria for both the landscape and visual effects are set out in Appendix 1. As this study is an informal appraisal, the effects are described in the body of the text, using the methodology as guidelines. 7.6. Limitation and assumptions 7.6.1. Limitation and assumptions of the study can be summarised as follows:

 Distances of viewpoints were approximated from the centre of the site;  Where no direct view of the site was available, direction may have been estimated.  Visibility from individual private buildings or land has not been taken into account, but representative viewpoints have been selected to indicate likely residential views where appropriate.  Ground heights were estimated from OS mapping where topographic information was not available.  Seasonal limitation provided by leaf cover dictates that winter visibility is estimated.

8. LANDSCAPE BASELINE CONDITIONS

8.1. Description of existing site and setting 8.1.1. The site comprises an area of land on the eastern edge of Swanmore to the south of Cobbett Close and the east of Chapel Road. It is roughly L-shaped and wraps around Cobbett Close with a small portion of the northern boundary facing Dodds Lane. This northern boundary is defined by a mature hedge and trees. The remaining northern boundary and the northern part of the western boundary, adjoining the rear gardens of Cobbett Close are defined by a combination of post and rail fences with hedges and close- board fences. The western boundary follows the rear gardens of houses on Chapel Road and is defined by post and rail fencing. The southern and eastern boundaries are somewhat ill-defined, lacking a physical boundary treatment between the site and the adjacent farmland. 8.1.2. The site sits towards the top of an east-facing incline between approximately 57 to 54m AOD sloping gently from north-west to south-east. 8.2. Individual elements and features of the existing site and setting as receptors Soils The north-east portion of the site is classified as Grade 2 (very good) soil with the larger, remaining area classified as Grade 4 (poor). As the development has the potential to impact soils they are considered as a receptor. Topography/Hydrology The site slopes gently from approximately 57m AOD in the north-west to approximately 54m AOD in the south –east. There is a small, possibly seasonal, stream/spring in the west

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of the site. As the development has the potential to impact hydrology it will be considered as a receptor, but topography will not as it will be unaffected by the development. Vegetation The site is covered by self-sown small trees and shrubs (both native and garden cultivars) and a bramble/grass understorey. Because the development will impact the vegetation, it will be considered as a receptor. Access/circulation There are no public rights of way on the site, therefore access will not be considered as a receptor. Built form/ boundary features There is no built form or boundary features of note on the site therefore they will not be considered as a receptor. Historic features There are no historic features noted on the site therefore it will not be considered as a receptor. 8.2.1. The landscape baseline has been established by describing individual site features and elements such as topography, soils, vegetation, hydrology, access, built form and historic landscape character. Where these have the potential as individual elements to be directly impacted on by the proposed development they have been included as landscape element receptors against which the proposals are appraised. Refer to Appendix 2: Local Landscape Character Areas Baseline/ Appraisal Table. 8.3. Landscape Character of the site and setting 8.3.1. The landscape baseline has described individual site features and elements such as topography, soils, vegetation, hydrology, and access. These attributes contribute to the character of the site and setting. 8.3.2. To give a more detailed understanding of landscape character of the site and setting in the immediate vicinity, the area has been divided into local landscape character areas (LLCAs) 1 through to 5, which have the potential to be impacted on by the proposed development. These form the landscape character receptors against which the proposals are assessed. Refer to figure 4 for the extent of these. These are described in the table at Appendix 2. 8.4. Landscape Character Areas as receptors 8.4.1. Despite its wider area it is important to set the LLCAs in the context of the wider landscape character appraisal which has been described in section 4 above. SDNP ILCA D1a: South Winchester Downland Mosaic (Enclosed) 8.4.2. High-level description of the overall landscape which is generally fairly relevant to the more easterly LLCAS, which face the SDNP, in particular its descriptions of topography, vegetation, perception/experience and aesthetic aspects are all broadly consistent with our fieldwork findings at a local level. However the wider LCA description of post-medieval pasture, pockets of medieval assarts surrounded by woodland, small and ancient woodland dispersed settlements and public rights of ways not relevant at the local level. 8.4.3. For detailed analysis of the LLCAs refer to Appendix 2. LLCA 1: Scrub (site) LLCA 1 is an area of scrubland, grass and juvenile, apparently self-sown woodland and some ornamental garden shrubs.

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LLCA 2: Cobbett Close LLCA 2 is a small, modern cul-de sac housing development accessed via Dodds Lane and through which the site itself is accessed. LLCA 3: Chapel Road LLCA 3 is a residential through-road with mixed age housing to the west of the site. The gardens of which back onto the site. LLCA 4: Farmland LLCA 4 is an area of farmland, to the south and east of the site. LLCA 5: Dodds Lane LLCA 5 is a narrow rural road which runs south out of from Swanmore.

9. APPRAISAL OF LANDSCAPE EFFECTS

9.1.1. Landscape effects are considered through the appraisal of the sensitivity of the receptor (value and susceptibility to change) and the magnitude of the landscape effect (size or scale, duration and reversibility) as described in the evaluation criteria (Appendix 1). Landscape Character Areas and Local Landscape Character areas have been identified as receptors and the effects on each has been appraised. Local landscape character baseline has been appraised within the table at appendix 2 where more detail can be found. 9.1.2. Soils Soils on site that are assessed as Grade 2 are considered to be of medium sensitivity. These lie in the north-east portion of the site, between Dodds Lane and Cobbett Close. The proposed development will not result in the loss of soils from this area and therefore the landscape effect is considered to be nil. Landscape effects are therefore considered to be neutral. 9.1.3. Hydrology Due to the presence of the small spring/stream in the west of the site, hydrology is considered to be of low sensitivity. The proposed development is set back from the boundaries and as such this area will be retained within the landscape buffer, therefore the landscape effect is considered to be nil. Landscape effects are therefore considered to be neutral. 9.1.4. Vegetation 9.1.5. Due to the presence of on-site vegetation, both juvenile self-sown native species and escaped garden cultivars, on-site vegetation is considered to be of low sensitivity. The proposed development will result in the loss of the part of this vegetation, towards the centre of the site but the addition of tree and shrub planting and a native hedgerow. The landscape effect is therefore considered to be low. Landscape effects are therefore considered to be minor adverse. 9.1.6. LLCA 1: Scrub (the site) 9.1.7. LLCA 1 is considered to be of medium sensitivity; it is within the SDNP, with its western boundary forming the boundary of the SDNP, but the north and western part of the site is influenced by adjacent residential developments. The site is fairly tranquil and somewhat secluded despite the adjacent built form. The proposed development will result in a partial loss of this tranquillity but the retained vegetated boundary will ensure that the site still feels somewhat secluded. The site is fairly enclosed, by both vegetation and built form and has a somewhat rural character but is influenced by adjacent more suburban developments. It is simple in form and of medium scale. The proposed development will result in a partial loss

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of this rural character but careful design, materials and layout that reflects the local vernacular will reduce the negative effects somewhat. The proposed development will result in the onsite scrubland being replaced by housing. There will be a loss of low-grade vegetation on the site but this would be balanced by enhanced green-infrastructure, formed of native species including hedgerows and trees, increasing connectivity and creating a softer settlement edge. The proposed development respects the local character in terms of design, materials and layout and the retained vegetated buffer to the south and east further reduces any negative effects. In balance the magnitude of landscape effect is considered low adverse. Landscape effects are therefore considered to be moderate/minor adverse. 9.1.8. LLCA 2: Cobbett Close LLCA 2 is considered to be of low value and sensitivity. It is somewhat enclosed and inward–facing, shows little evidence of local materials and relates poorly to the SDNP and WDLCA. It does, however feel fairly well-connected to Swanmore village. As such it is not going to be considered as a landscape receptor. 9.1.9. LLCA 3: Chapel Road LLCA 3 is considered to be of low value and sensitivity. The rear gardens are of medium size and take advantage of the countryside setting although they do not relate well to the SDNP (which they border) and are somewhat suburban in character. LLCA 3 is therefore not going to be considered as a landscape receptor.

9.1.10. LLCA 4: Farmland 9.1.11. LLCA 4 is considered to be of high sensitivity; it is within the SDNP, with its western boundary forming the boundary of the SDNP. It has a generally positive character and is largely typical of the wider LCA in terms of land use, vegetation and boundaries. The proposed development will result in the loss of an area of scrub to the north-west of the site balanced by opportunities for enhanced boundary treatments with biodiversity and green infrastructure gains. The proposed housing is well-screened by buffer planting to the east and south and set back away from LLCA 4. The magnitude of the landscape effect is therefore considered to be low adverse. Landscape effects are therefore considered to be moderate adverse. 9.1.12. LLCA 5: Dodds Lane 9.1.13. LLCA 5 is considered to be of medium sensitivity is a well-vegetated rural lane with a generally positive character although somewhat influenced by nearby built form and the presence of Swanmore. The proposed developments could result in views of rooftops over boundary planting when travelling north, albeit obliquely and over the roadside hedge. However, the development is set back towards the north of the site with a vegetated buffer screening the development. The magnitude of the landscape effect is therefore considered low adverse. Landscape effects are therefore considered to be moderate/minor adverse. 9.1.14. SDNPA ILCA D1a:South Winchester Downland Mosaic (Enclosed) 9.1.15. The SDNP and its setting are generally considered to be of high sensitivity; however the site is positioned on the boundary of the national park, and somewhat disconnected from the wider SDNP by the built form of Cobbett Close. The north-western part of the site shares few of the SDNP characteristics and is influenced by the proximity of the adjacent residential development. The proposed development is screened by buffer planting and situated towards the north and west of the site, away from the wider SDNP, and reflects local character in terms of layout, materials and design reducing any negative effects. The magnitude of the landscape effect is considered to be low adverse with the loss of an area of regenerating scrubland balanced against increased green infrastructure and biodiversity and hedgerow trees.

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Landscape effects are therefore considered moderate adverse.

10. MITIGATION STRATEGY AND RESIDUAL LANDSCAPE EFFECTS

The majority of the mitigation has been designed into the proposals and is described within section 5 of this report. Additional proposed mitigation measures will include the following:

 Soil stripping and storage will be carefully managed to enable reuse on the site where possible; topsoil and subsoil will be stored separately to avoid contamination; and soil storage bunds will be carefully shaped to ensure soils are free draining and not compacted.  The use of no dig construction where tree root protections areas are affected. 10.2. Summary of residual landscape effects Landscape effects on landscape character are appraised as being:

Landscape element Landscape Description of change over time / character area effects On-site soils Neutral effect On-site hydrology Neutral effect On-site vegetation Minor adverse Growth of trees and understorey planting to site effect boundary LLCA 1: Scrub (the Individual Growth of buffer planting to site boundary site) elements considered above LLCA 4: Farmland Moderate adverse Growth of trees to site boundary and within site LLCA 5: Dodds Lane Moderate/minor Growth of buffer planting to site boundary adverse effect SDNP: ILCA D1a Moderate adverse Growth of buffer planting to site boundary

This can be summarised as:

 Moderate adverse landscape effects on LLCA 4 and SDNPA ILCA D1a; these are not deemed to be significant effects  Moderate/Minor adverse landscape effects on LLCAs 1 and 5; these are not deemed to be significant effects.  Minor adverse landscape effects on vegetation; this is not deemed to be a significant effect.

11. VISUAL BASELINE CONDITIONS

11.1. Zone of theoretical visibility 11.1.1. The zone of theoretical visibility, as shown on Figure 1, was determined as the area surrounding the site to 1km distant, excluding an area north-west of the village centre, the area to 2km distant but omitting an area to the south of the site and fingers of land to the north-east and the area to 3km from site to the west of the site along with a small area to the south-east towards Woodend/Soberton Heath beyond the A32. 11.2. Representative viewpoints and site visibility  Viewpoint locations – figures 6 and 7 indicate the location of photographic viewpoints, showing their approximate distance from the site. Viewpoints have been chosen as representative of the likely view or specific i.e. showing a particular view. Viewpoints are colour coded to show where in the surrounding area the site is visible from, either fully or partly.

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 Viewpoint photographs – annotated photographs found in Appendix 3 illustrate these views and describe the viewpoint location and nature of view. Where viewpoints are of a similar nature these are grouped. Where viewpoints are indicated on figure 5 and 6 as having no view of the site these are not described in the following section (but are shown in Appendix 4 figures 8-13). 11.2.2. Views from close-range to the north from Cobbett Close. Representative viewpoints 1 and 2 Partial views of the on-site vegetation in the northern part of the site. Views of the ground plane are only possible from close to the boundary. 11.2.3. Views from close-range to the east on Dodds Lane. Representative viewpoint 3 Views of boundary vegetation of the southern part of the site and of the vegetated boundary of Dodds Lane. 11.2.4. Views from close range to the east on Droxford Road. Representative viewpoint 4 Views of the boundary vegetation of the south-eastern part of the site. No views of the ground plane. Some partial views of roofs of housing in Cobbett Close. 11.2.5. Views from close range to the east on Cott Street. Representative viewpoint 5 Views of the boundary vegetation of the south-eastern part of the site. No views of the ground plane. Some partial views of roofs of housing in Cobbett Close. 11.2.6. Views from close range from PRoW and roads to the north the site. Representative viewpoints 6, 7 and 8 Partial winter views of the boundary vegetation over and between intervening vegetation. No views of the ground plane are possible. Some partial winter views of roofs of housing in Cobbett Close may be possible. 11.2.7. Views from close-range from Droxford Road / Pilgrims’ Way long distance footpath. Representative viewpoint 12. Partial view of boundary/on-site vegetation may be possible. No view of ground plane. 11.2.8. Views from close-range from PRoW to the south-east of the site. Representative viewpoints 13, 14 and 16 Partial views of boundary/on-site vegetation and of roofs of houses in Cobbett Close. Possibly roofs will be more evident in winter.

12. APPRAISAL OF VISUAL EFFECTS

12.1. Visual effects Visual effects are considered through the appraisal of the sensitivity of the receptor (value and susceptibility to change) and the magnitude of the visual effect (size or scale, extent, duration and reversibility) as described in the evaluation criteria (Appendix 1). The baseline categories have been used as a basis for the appraisal. Where the site is not visible, these viewpoints are not considered in the appraisal. 12.1.1. Visual effects from close-range to the north from Cobbett Close Representative viewpoints 1 and 2.

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Visual receptors in Cobbett Close within the SDNP would be residents of Cobbett Close and visitors who are considered to be of high sensitivity. Combining this with the assessed low quality of the landscape, and yet its designation as part of the SDNP results in, on balance, an appraisal of medium sensitivity. The proposed development would introduce built form into these views, albeit somewhat screened by boundary vegetation and garden boundary fences. The magnitude of the visual effect is likely to be high adverse. Combining the high sensitivity of the receptors with the high adverse magnitude of visual effect, the resultant visual effect is likely to be major/moderate adverse which is considered significant. 12.1.2. Views from close-range to the east on Dodds Lane. Representative viewpoint 3 Visual receptors from this viewpoint within the SDNP would be motorists driving in and out of Swanmore and pedestrians who are considered to have a combined medium sensitivity. The proposed development would potentially introduce some built form into these views, albeit set back behind existing, retained boundary vegetation. The magnitude of the visual effect is likely to be medium adverse. Combining the medium sensitivity of the receptors with the medium adverse magnitude of visual effect, the resultant visual effect is likely to be moderate adverse which is considered not significant. 12.1.3. Views from close range to the east on Droxford Road. Representative viewpoint 4 Visual receptors from this viewpoint within the SDNP would be motorists and pedestrians on Droxford Road who are considered to have a medium sensitivity. The proposed development would possibly introduce some partial views of built form into these views, albeit set back behind existing, retained boundary vegetation. The magnitude of the visual effect is likely to be medium adverse. Combining the medium sensitivity of the receptors with the medium adverse magnitude of visual effect, the resultant visual effect is likely to be moderate adverse which is considered not significant. 12.1.4. Views from close range to the east on Cott Street. Representative viewpoint 5 Visual receptors from this viewpoint within the SDNP would be motorists, pedestrians, a small number of local residents on Cott Street and visitors to the pub car park who are considered to have, on balance, a medium sensitivity. The proposed development would possibly introduce some partial views of built form into these views, albeit set back behind existing, retained boundary vegetation. The magnitude of the visual effect is likely to be low adverse. Combining the medium sensitivity of the receptors with the low adverse magnitude of visual effect, the resultant visual effect is likely to be moderate/minor adverse which is considered not significant. 12.1.5. Views from close range from PRoW to the north the site. Representative viewpoints 6 & 8 Visual receptors from these viewpoints within the SDNP would be walkers and horse-riders who are considered to have a high sensitivity.

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The proposed development would possibly introduce some partial views in winter of built form into these views, albeit set back behind existing, retained boundary vegetation. The magnitude of the visual effect is likely to be low adverse. Combining the medium sensitivity of the receptors with the low adverse magnitude of visual effect, the resultant visual effect is likely to be moderate adverse which is not considered significant. 12.1.6. Views from close range from roads to the north the site. Representative viewpoint 7 Visual receptors from these viewpoints within the SDNP would be motorists and walkers who are considered to have, on balance a medium sensitivity. The proposed development would possibly introduce some partial winter views of built form into these views, albeit set back behind existing, retained boundary vegetation. The magnitude of the visual effect is likely to be low adverse. Combining the medium sensitivity of the receptors with the low adverse magnitude of visual effect, the resultant visual effect is likely to be moderate/minor adverse which is not considered significant.

12.1.1. Views from close-range from Droxford Road/ Pilgrims’ Way long distance footpath. Representative viewpoint 12. Visual receptors from these viewpoints within the SDNP would be motorists and pedestrians who are considered to have, on balance a medium sensitivity. The proposed development would potentially introduce some partial views in winter of built form into these views, albeit set back behind existing, retained boundary vegetation and seen amongst a backdrop of existing vegetation and built form. The magnitude of the visual effect is likely to be low. Combining the medium sensitivity of the receptors with the low magnitude of visual effect, the resultant visual effect is likely to be moderate/minor adverse in winter which is not considered significant.

12.1.2. Views from close-range from PRoW to the south-east of the site. Representative viewpoints 13, 14 and 16 Visual receptors from these viewpoints within the SDNP would be walkers on The King’s Way long distance footpath, who are considered to have a high sensitivity. The proposed development would possibly introduce some partial winter views of built form into these views, albeit set back behind existing, retained boundary vegetation. The magnitude of the visual effect is likely to be low adverse. Combining the high sensitivity of the receptors with the low adverse magnitude of visual effect, the resultant visual effect is likely to be moderate adverse and therefore considered not significant.

13. MITIGATION STRATEGY AND RESIDUAL VISUAL EFFECTS

13.1. Mitigation measures 13.1.1. The majority of the mitigation has been designed into the proposals and is described within section 5 of this report, however the passage of time will increase the screening provided by new vegetation.

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13.2. Summary of residual visual effects 13.1. Changes to visual effects are restricted to the consideration of the effect of growth of vegetation over time; for the purposes of this appraisal this is considered over a 5 year period. 13.2. The visual effects from some of the representative viewpoints are therefore altered, with a summary of these changes as follows:

Representative Visual effects Visual effects Description of change over time viewpoint Winter Summer 2 Major/moderate Moderate adverse Growth of buffer planting to site adverse boundary 3 Moderate/minor Neutral Growth of buffer planting to site adverse boundary 4 Moderate/minor Neutral Growth of trees and understorey adverse planting to site boundary 5 Neutral Neutral Growth of buffer planting to site boundary 6 & 8 Moderate adverse Neutral Growth of trees to site boundary and within site 7 Moderate/minor Neutral Growth of buffer planting to site adverse boundary 13,14,16 Moderate adverse Neutral Growth of buffer planting to site boundary

14. SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS

14.1. Landscape effects There are no significant landscape effects on individual elements or on landscape character 14.2. Visual effects There are no significant visual effects from the wider landscape within, or outside the SDNP. The only residual effect that is considered significant are the views from the modern housing development of Cobbett Close which abuts the site and is within the SDNP (viewpoint 1).

15. CONCLUSIONS

15.1.1. The terra firma Consultancy has carried out a landscape and visual impact appraisal in order to understand the potential impacts of a proposed residential development on land at Dodds Lane, Swanmore. 15.2. The development proposals do give rise to some landscape and visual effects, but these vary in nature. 15.3. Adverse landscape effects stem from the proposed change in land use of part of the development site from scrub to a residential development and but none of these were found to be significant. 15.4. The development site is visible and partially visible in some close-range views from the north, east and south-east. However, this appraisal has judged that the proposed development will only give rise to significant adverse visual effects from close by in Cobbett Close. This is due to the screening effect of the existing and proposed buffer vegetation to the south and west of the site, the built form of Swanmore and by siting the proposed built form to the west of the site away from the most visually exposed land.

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15.5. Given the efforts demonstrated by the proposals in addressing local landscape character with appropriate design and the use of muted materials, the scheme will be of a nature that would sit well into the overall visual character of the village. 15.6. The proposed hedge, shrub and tree planting along the site’s boundaries will provide additional mitigation and further screen the proposed development within these views, providing a soft landscape edge in keeping with the village character.

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16. REFERENCES

 National Planning Policy Framework (2012)  South Downs National Park Authority Vision for 2050  South Downs National Park Authority Partnership Management Plan (2013)  SDNP Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (2014)  Winchester District Local Plan (2006)  Winchester District Local Plan Part 1- Joint Core Strategy (2013)  Winchester Local Plan Part 2: Development Management and Allocations Initial Sustainability Appraisal of Potential Allocations in Swanmore (September 2013)  Winchester District Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (December 2012; updated February 2013)  Swanmore Parish Council Village Design Statement (2013)  South Downs Integrated Landscape Character Assessment (2005- updated 2013)  The Landscape Institute and IEMA ‘Guidelines for landscape and visual impact assessment’ 3rd Edition (2013)  The Countryside Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage: ’Landscape Character Assessment: Guidance for England and Scotland’ (2002)  Natural England: ‘Agricultural Land Classification mapping’ (2010)  MAGIC website

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APPENDIX 1: LVIA METHODOLOGY

1. EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR LANDSCAPE EFFECTS APPRAISAL

1.1. Reporting on the landscape baseline The landscape baseline report should:

 Map, describe and illustrate the character of the landscape by appropriate means;  Identify landscape based designations and others (conservation, heritage etc.) that may be impacted by the development;  Identify and describe the individual elements and aesthetic and perceptual aspects of the landscape that contribute to the character;  Indicate the condition of the landscape;  Establish the relative value of the landscape as attached to it by society.

1.2. Landscape receptors The landscape receptors need to be identified; these are components of the landscape such as individual elements or features or landscape character areas that are likely to be affected by the scheme. These character areas are as determined by field work (Local Landscape Character Areas; LLCA) or identified in published Landscape Character Assessments at District level or higher as relevant). Criteria has been set for the selection of LLCAs within likely envelope of influence. The process of identification starts with a study of baseline mapping, describing all within the possible area. For an area to be taken forwards as a receptor it must meet one or more of the following criteria:

 Shared boundary with the site;  Physical connection/s with the site (PROWs, roads, vegetation belts);  Views of the site (particularly where a view of the site is a key characteristic of the LLCA). Note: If intervisibility is the only criteria this is considered within the visual appraisal through appraisal of the effect on representative views.

1.3. Effect on landscape receptor The likely landscape effect is described and for each effect the significance of the landscape effect can be assessed by combining the level of sensitivity of the landscape receptor with the magnitude of the landscape effect.

1.4. Sensitivity of landscape receptor The sensitivity of the landscape or feature of the landscape as a receptor needs to be established. This is dependent on:

 Value: the relative value attached to the landscape by society, either formally or informally. Value can be understood through relevant landscape designations, the use of available landscape character assessments (as a starting point), information on status of features (such as conservation areas, tree preservation orders, cultural and historic associations), recognition of perceptual aspects (scenic beauty or tranquillity), art and literature and material available on local or community interests.  Susceptibility to specific change: the ability of the landscape receptor to accommodate the proposed development without undue consequence for the maintaining of the baseline situation, or the achievement of landscape planning policy or strategies.

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1.5. Level of sensitivity of landscape receptor The level of sensitivity of a landscape receptor can be defined as high, medium or low using one or more of the following criteria:

 High value, with acknowledged or perceived positive character and quality.  Particularly susceptible to change; not able to accommodate proposed High development without detrimental consequences to the baseline situation or landscape planning policies and strategies.  Moderate value, with acknowledged or perceived positive character and quality that may have been reduced through alteration or degradation of character or features. Medium  Moderately susceptible to change; may be able to accommodate proposed development without detrimental consequences to the baseline situation or landscape planning policies and strategies.  Low value, without acknowledged or perceived positive character and quality.  Low susceptibility to change; able to accommodate proposed development without Low undue consequences to the baseline situation or landscape planning policies and strategies.

1.6. Magnitude of landscape effect The magnitude of the landscape effect of the proposals needs to be established. This is dependent on:

 Size or scale: this should take into consideration the extent of the loss of the existing landscape, the proportion of the total extent this represents and the contribution of the element to the character of the landscape; the degree to which the aesthetic or perceptual aspects of the landscape are altered; and whether the effect changes the key distinctive characteristics of the landscape.  Extent: consideration of the geographical area over which landscape effects are felt  Duration: long, medium or short term.  Reversibility: this is a judgement on the reversibility of a proposal in, say, a generation.

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1.7. Magnitude of landscape effect The magnitude of the landscape effect can be defined using one or more of the following criteria. The magnitude can be high, medium, low or nil and can be either adverse or beneficial. This is defined more fully below:

 Major loss of or alteration to an existing landscape element that may be key to landscape character.  Major loss of or alteration to perceived landscape character as a whole.

High  Major loss or alteration to key characteristics of the landscape that are critical to its distinctive character.  Large geographical area affected.  Long-term and irreversible effect.  Moderate loss of or alteration to an existing landscape element that may be key to landscape character.

 Moderate loss of or alteration to perceived landscape character as a whole.

Medium  Moderate loss or alteration to key characteristics of the landscape that are critical to its distinctive character. Adverse  Medium sized geographical area affected.  Medium-term and effect that may be partially reversible.  Minor loss of or alteration to an existing landscape element that may be key to landscape character.  Minor loss of or alteration to perceived landscape character as a whole.

Low  Minor loss or alteration to key characteristics of the landscape that are critical to its distinctive character.  Small sized geographical area affected.  Short-term and effect that may be reversible.

 No perceptible loss or alteration to existing landscape elements, landscape Nil character as a whole or key characteristics of the landscape. Neutral

 Minor beneficial alteration to existing landscape elements, landscape Low

character as a whole or key characteristics of the landscape.  Moderate beneficial alteration to existing landscape elements, landscape Medium character as a whole or key characteristics of the landscape.

Beneficial  Major beneficial alteration to existing landscape elements, landscape High character as a whole or key characteristics of the landscape.

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1.8. Landscape effects and significance The landscape effect is a combination of the level of sensitivity of the landscape receptor and the magnitude of the landscape effect, which can be adverse, beneficial or neutral. Effects are assessed to be significant where they are major or major/moderate and are indicated by shading illustrated in the table below:

Sensitivity of Landscape High Medium Low

Major / Moderate High Major adverse Moderate adverse adverse Major / Moderate Moderate / Minor Medium Moderate adverse adverse adverse Moderate / Minor Low Moderate adverse Minor adverse adverse Nil Neutral Neutral Neutral

Low Minor beneficial Minor beneficial Minor beneficial

Medium Moderate beneficial Moderate beneficial Moderate beneficial

Magnitude of landscape effect High Major beneficial Major beneficial Major beneficial

1.9. Definition of significance Major effects are defined to be effects of key importance for consideration in the decision making process and / or of national importance and therefore significant. Major/Moderate effects are defined to be effects of key consideration in the decision making process and / or of regional or district importance therefore significant. Moderate effects can be defined to be effects likely to be a lesser consideration in the decision making process and / or of local importance but not significant. Where seen in combination in cumulative appraisals, moderate effects could become significant. Moderate/minor effects can be can be defined to be effects unlikely to be a consideration in the decision making process and / or of local importance and therefore not significant. Minor effects can be can be defined to be effects unlikely to be a consideration in the decision making process and / or of very local importance and therefore not significant.

1.10. Mitigation and residual effects Where landscape effects are judged to be significantly adverse, mitigation proposals are described where possible. The significant residual landscape effects remaining after mitigation are then summarised.

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2. EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR VISUAL EFFECTS APPRAISAL

2.1. Reporting on the visual baseline The visual baseline report should:

 Identify the area in which the development may be visible;  Identify the different groups of people who may experience views of the development;  Identify representative viewpoints where views will be affected and the nature of those views, including where these are within the site area;  Identify any recognized viewpoints (known viewpoints in the landscape);  Identify any views characteristic of the landscape character area;  Identify any illustrative viewpoints (that might identify a particular effect or issue).

2.2. Visual receptors The visual receptors need to be identified; these are the people within the area who will be affected by the changes in views and visual amenity.

2.3. Effect on visual receptor The likely landscape effect is described and for each effect the significance of the visual effect can be assessed by combining the level of sensitivity of the visual receptor with the magnitude of the visual effect.

2.4. Sensitivity of the visual receptor The sensitivity of the visual receptor needs to be established. This is dependent on:

 Value: the value attached to the particular view (through planning designations, visitor or cultural value).  Susceptibility to specific change: this is dependent on the occupation or activity of people experiencing the views and the extent their attention or interest is likely to be focused on the on views and the visual amenity they experience at particular locations. Examples of those most susceptible to change are likely to include residents at home, people engaged in outdoor recreation whose attention or interest is likely to be focused on the landscape, visitors to heritage assets where the landscape contributes to the experience and communities where views contribute to the landscape setting enjoyed by residents in the area. Travellers on road, rail and transport routes are likely to fall into a category of moderate susceptibility to change, however where travel involved scenic routes this is likely to increase as awareness of views is heightened. Those least susceptible include people engaged in outdoor sport or recreation that does not involve or depend appreciation of views and people at their place of work where attention is not focused on their surroundings.

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2.5. Level of sensitivity of the visual receptor The level of sensitivity of the visual receptor can be defined as high, medium or low using one or more of the following criteria:

 High value within a high quality landscape, or a recognized viewpoint (at any level from local to national). High  Visual receptors particularly susceptible to change in general due to a high level of interest in the surrounding landscape.  Moderate value within a medium quality landscape. Medium  Visual receptors moderately susceptible to change in general due to a moderate level of interest in the surrounding landscape.  Low value within a low quality landscape. Low  Visual receptors with a low susceptibility to change in general due to a low level of interest in the surrounding landscape.

2.6. Magnitude of visual effect The magnitude of the visual effect of the proposals needs to be established. This is dependent on:

 Size or scale: this should take into consideration the scale of change in the view with respect to loss or addition of features in the view and changes to its composition (including the proportion of the view occupied by the proposed development and the degree of contrast or integration of the proposed development with the existing landscape elements and characteristics) and the nature of the view in terms of duration and degree of visibility.  Extent: this will vary with different viewpoints and is likely to reflect the angle of view in relation to the main activity of the receptor and the distance of the viewpoint from the proposed development.  Duration: long, medium or short term.  Reversibility: this is a judgement on the reversibility of a proposal in, say, a generation.

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2.7. Magnitude of visual effect The magnitude of the visual effect can be defined using one or more of the following criteria. The magnitude can be high, medium, low or nil and can be either adverse or beneficial. This is defined more fully below:

 Major change in view composition resulting from a loss of or alteration to features.  Direct angle of viewing in relation to main activity of the receptor. High  Close-range view.  Prolonged exposure to view.  Long-term and irreversible effect.  Moderate change in view composition resulting from a loss of or alteration to features.  Indirect angle of viewing in relation to main activity of the receptor. Medium  Mid-range view. Adverse  Moderate exposure to view.  Medium-term and irreversible effect.  Minor change in view composition resulting from a loss of or alteration to features.  Peripheral view in relation to main activity of the receptor. Low  Distant view.  Brief exposure to view.  Short-term and irreversible effect.

Nil  No perceptible change to the composition of the view. Neutral

Low  Minor beneficial change to the composition of the view. Medium  Moderate beneficial change to the composition of the view.

Beneficial High  Major beneficial change to the composition of the view.

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2.8. Significance of visual effect The significance of the visual effect is a combination of the level of sensitivity of the visual receptor and the magnitude of the visual effect, which can be adverse, beneficial or of no significance. Effects are assessed to be significant where they are major or major/moderate and are indicated by shading illustrated in the table below:

Sensitivity of Receptor High Medium Low Major / Moderate High Major adverse Moderate adverse adverse Major / Moderate Moderate / Minor Medium Moderate adverse

effect adverse adverse Moderate / Minor Low Moderate adverse Minor adverse adverse Nil Neutral Neutral Neutral

Low Minor beneficial Minor beneficial Minor beneficial

Medium Moderate beneficial Moderate beneficial Moderate beneficial Magnitude of visual High Major beneficial Major beneficial Major beneficial

2.9. Definition of significance Major effects are defined to be effects of key importance for consideration in the decision making process and / or of national importance and therefore significant. Major/Moderate effects are defined to be effects of key consideration in the decision making process and / or of regional or district importance therefore significant. Moderate effects can be defined to be effects likely to be a lesser consideration in the decision making process and / or of local importance but not significant. Where seen in combination in cumulative appraisals, moderate effects could become significant. Moderate/minor effects can be can be defined to be effects unlikely to be a consideration in the decision making process and / or of local importance and therefore not significant. Minor effects can be can be defined to be effects unlikely to be a consideration in the decision making process and / or of very local importance and therefore not significant.

2.10. Mitigation and residual effects Where visual effects are judged to be significantly adverse, mitigation proposals are described where possible. The significant residual visual effects remaining after mitigation are then summarised.

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3. APPROPRIATENESS OF ZONE OF THEORETICAL VISIBILITY (ZTV) ANALYSES

It should be noted that the establishment of a ZTV is a potentially misleading exercise, showing an indiscriminate level of visibility using a ‘bare earth’ scenario, without consideration for vegetation and built form that may often prevent views, and takes no account of the extent of accessible viewpoints. It is a desktop exercise, a tool to inform the scope of fieldwork, which has then to be tested in the field to check the reality of the situation. A LVIA should be proportional to the nature of the proposals to which it relates and there may be no need to carry out a ZTV exercise. This should be judged on a project by project basis, in consultation with the Local Planning Authority if necessary, when agreeing the scope of the study.

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APPENDIX 2: LOCAL LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREAS BASELINE APPRAISAL TABLE

. LLCA 1 LLCA 2 LLCA 3 LLCA 4 LLCA 5 WIDER LCA WIDER LCA Scrub Cobbett Close Chapel Road Farmland Dodds Lane SDNPA ILCA WDLCA D1a: South 22: Shedfield Heath Winchester Downland (covers LLCA 3) Mosaic (Enclosed) (covers LLCAs 1,2,4 & 5)

Land use Scrub and self-sown Modern housing Rear gardens of Pasture/arable Rural lane Arable, pasture, Little woodland, juvenile woodland development and modern houses woodland, sporting and paddocks, high associated recreational, stud and proportion of infrastructure, gardens pig farms. Nucleated settlement. Swanmore etc. villages and dispersed low-density settlement settlements. from late 19C onwards. Geology / soils Grade 4 (poor) / Grade Grade 2 (very good) Grade 4 (poor) Grade 4 (poor) / Grade Grade 2 (very good) Surface clay capping Varied clays and 2 (very good) – Grade 2 (very good) – Grade along the bottom of the sands, supporting 2 to north-east of site Slowly permeable Slowly permeable 2 to north-east of site Slowly permeable dipslope. Clay-with-flint former brickworks seasonally wet slightly seasonally wet slightly seasonally wet slightly and acidic clay soils. acid but base-rich acid but base-rich Slowly permeable acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils loamy and clayey soils seasonally wet slightly loamy and clayey soils acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils Topography / Gently sloping from Largely level at approx. Section which abuts Gently sloping from Section which abuts Large-scale rolling Undulating hydrology approx. 57m AOD at 54-55m AOD site gently slopes from approx. 55m AOD at site gently slopes from chalk dipslope with north-west to approx. approx. 58m AOD at north to approx. 48m approx. 57m AOD at secondary escarpment 54m AOD at south- north to approx. 55m AOD at south. north-west to approx. running between east. Small, possibly AOD at south. 55m AOD at north- Twyford and Droxford seasonal, east. Bottom part of stream/spring to north- wider, south-west west corner facing slope (from 115m AOD at 1.5km from site) Vegetation Self-sown trees, shrubs Rear gardens with Rear gardens with Pasture. Hedgerow to Hedgerow bounds Arable, pasture, Little woodland, and brambles with grass and shrubs etc., grass and shrubs, north, east and Dodd’s Lane to east. woodlands, mosaic of assarted semi-natural grass understorey. small area of public some trees etc. southern boundaries. Hedgerow with mature habitats inc. arable woodland. Frequent Some garden grass with tree. trees joins this at mid- weeds. Strong pattern trees and overgrown escapees. Appears to point of northern site of woodland cover, hedges. Property be a narrow strip of boundary. Mature, thick hedgerows. boundaries of shrub/small trees to large private gardens to ornamental non- western boundary north-east, facing onto coniferous hedge. continuing between Dodds Lane. Cobbett Close and r/o Chapel Road TPO Elm to north-east corner at Dodds Lane boundary. Access / circulation No public rights of way. Connected to Dodds Housing facing onto No public rights of way. Dodds Lane is rural Well-established Straight roads from Accessed via Cobbett Lane. Cul-de-sac. Chapel Road. Private Accessed from road leading to/from network of public rights Victorian times and few Close. back gardens. Droxford Road. Swanmore of way and a strong narrow winding lanes hierarchal network of roads Historic None noted None noted None noted None noted None noted. 18&19C arable field, Former brick-making post-medieval pasture, area. Swanmore older medieval assarts. evolved from late 19C Building / boundary Post and rail fencing to Modern housing Mixed age housing. None noted. Hedgerow Hedgerow with trees to Thick hedgerows Hedgerows and (non- materials residential boundaries, development of semi- Predominantly mid-20C to northern, eastern east of Dodds Lane. coniferous) garden hedgerows to Dodds detached / terraced but some earlier 19C and southern Garden boundary of hedges. Low density Lane houses homes with and some more low flint wall, post and plots.

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brick and timber facing modern 21C infill. boundaries. Post and rail fence and mature under (artificial?) slate Mostly red brick rail fencing to west. shrubs/trees. roofs. Block paving tile/slate houses roads, cbf and post and (detached and semi), rail fencing occasional bungalows to southern part of road. Rear garden boundaries, predominantly post and rail fences. Perception / Towards edges, Modern development. Good-sized gardens Large field facing Rural lane. Fairly Generally strong rural, Low-density plots. experience residential properties Rather dominated by taking advantage of eastwards tranquil. secluded character influence, towards hard surfacing. Little countryside setting to centre feels enclosed. evidence of local east. Children’s’ play Opens to wider materials/design. equipment detracts countryside suddenly to Minimal landscaping. slightly. eastern boundary. Aesthetic aspects Contained by Somewhat enclosed Rear gardens feel Feels open and Adjacent to site road Enclosed Short views out due to residential and inward-facing. open, facing onto somewhat exposed. feels enclosed by topography, buildings development in Feels separated from fields. Slightly more overhanging trees. and vegetation. north/west. More open wider enclosed towards north More open to south on south-west with village/countryside as road forks and with larger, older some views out across. gardens become houses set back from tapered. road. Northern part of lane feels more developed. Condition Adequate but no Good. Well-maintained Good. Well-maintained Good. Currently put to Good. Well-maintained obvious signs of boundaries. boundaries. pasture. boundaries. ongoing maintenance. Relationship with Within SDNP. Part of Within SDNP. Does not Outside SDNP. Within Within SDNP. Arable, Within SDNP. Forms wider LCA base of dipslope. relate well to SDNP or WDLCA 22. Does not pasture. Grade 2 soil to part of strong Hedgerow with mature WDLCA. Feels more relate well to SDNP. east of site. Forms hierarchal network of trees to Dodds Lane part of Swanmore Straight road (possibly bottom of dipslope. roads. Winding narrow boundary and small village (outside SDNP). Victorian) part of Hedgerows to north, lanes (WDLCA 15). woodland strip to north- Victorian expansion of east and south Thick hedgerows with west. More enclosed to Swanmore, albeit with boundaries. some mature trees. north of site. Short- more modern additions range views to east and infill. Relatively from eastern boundary. low-density plots (although some more modern infill) Value (in context of Medium: Within SDNP Low: Within SDNP Low: Somewhat High: Within SDNP and High: Within SDNP and High: Northern part of study area) however north-west however feels suburban in character relates well to wider Dodds Lane is a site is much less part of site influenced somewhat suburban in and relates more landscape to east somewhat typical, connected to wider by development of character and relates strongly to Swanmore although semi- winding rural Lane, LCA Chapel Road (outside more strongly to village. enclosed and lacking albeit it more SDNP) and Cobbett Swanmore village. panoramic views. influenced by built form Close. South and Modern boundaries, further north. eastern part of site, building and layout do adjacent to far land not reflect local connect more strongly vernacular. with SDNP.

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Susceptibility to Medium: Able to Low: Able to Low: Able to Medium: Able to Medium: Able to Medium: Able to Low: Able to change accommodate the accommodate the accommodate the accommodate the accommodate the accommodate the accommodate the proposed development change brought about change brought about proposed development proposed development proposed development change brought about without undue by the proposed by the proposed without undue without undue without undue by the proposed consequence. North- development development consequence. North- consequence. North- consequence. North- development western part of site less western part of site less western part of site less western part of site less susceptible than susceptible than susceptible than susceptible than southern and eastern southern and eastern southern and eastern southern and eastern parts parts. parts parts Sensitivity Medium: Northern part Low Low Medium: Northern part Medium: Western part High: Although site sits Low: Not especially of site is less of site is less of site is less adjacent to boundary/ typical of wider LCA connected with wider connected with wider connected with Dodds transition to non- landscape and landscape and Lane and therefore has designated area. North- therefore considered therefore considered less potential to western part of site less sensitive that less sensitive that influence it than north- relates less well to southern and eastern southern and eastern eastern part. SDNP than south and parts. parts. eastern parts. Comments Land-use and Will not be considered Will not be considered The The High-level description Will not be taken vegetation of the LLCA further as a landscape further as a landscape perception/experience perception/experience of the overall forward as a receptor will all be subject to receptor due to low receptor due to low of this LLCA may be of this LLCA may be landscape which is due to assessed low change, due to their sensitivity. sensitivity. somewhat subjected to somewhat subjected to generally fairly relevant sensitivity of Chapel proposed removal, change if the site is change if the site is only to LLCA 4 and 5 Road, the only LLCA although neither of cleared and replaced cleared and replaced (Farmland and Dodds within this LCA. these are considered with housing although it with housing although it Lane). In particular the especially valuable in may be possible to may be possible to descriptions of this context. accommodate the accommodate the topography, vegetation, Perception/experience development without development without perception/experience will also be subject to detrimental detrimental and aesthetic aspects change, as the juvenile consequences for the consequences for the are in accordance with woodland is cleared baseline situation, baseline situation, our fieldwork findings. and replaced by especially of the especially of the The more contained housing. This LLCA will development is set development is set north-western part of be affected by the towards the north towards the north the site is more proposed development western part of the site. western part of the site influenced by the however it is not away from the LLCA. adjacent residential considered all equally developments and less valuable or susceptible characteristic of the because of the differing LCA. relationships with the wider LCA; the north- western part of the site relates much less strongly to the SDNP than the more exposed, southern and eastern edge.

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Viewpoint number 1

Elevation 57m AOD Distance from site 5m Direction of view Looking south Receptor and sensitivity Residents of Cobbett Close. Within SDNP. Sensitivity: High Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility Clear view of part of ground plane and vegetation within site visible through site entrance. Character of view Through gate adjacent to parking area at end of small, rural, modern cul-de-sac. Clear view into site although on-site vegetation restricts long views. Magnitude of effect High adverse Visual effect Major adverse Mitigation Good design and retained/enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Major/Moderate adverse Is this significant? Yes

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Viewpoint number 2

Elevation 57m AOD Distance from site 10m Direction of view Looking south Receptor and sensitivity Residents of Cobbett Close. Within SDNP. Sensitivity: High Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility View of on-site vegetation. More extensive views likely from private rear gardens and upper-storey windows of residential properties. Character of view From highway of small, rural, modern cul-de-sac. Clear view into site although on-site vegetation restricts long views. Magnitude of effect High adverse Visual effect Major adverse Mitigation Good design and retained/enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Major/Moderate adverse Is this significant? Yes

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Viewpoint number 3

Elevation 55m AOD Distance from site 50m Direction of view Looking west Receptor and sensitivity Motorists driving in and out of Swanmore along Cott Street. Pedestrians. Within SDNP. Sensitivity: Medium Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility No view of ground plane. View of boundary and on-site vegetation. Character of view Quiet rural road with no footpath. Boundary vegetation provides some screening, especially for those seated in moving cars. Magnitude of effect Medium adverse Visual effect Moderate adverse Mitigation Good design and retained and enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Moderate/minor adverse Is this significant? No

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Viewpoint number 4

Elevation 49m AOD Distance from site 150m Direction of view Looking north-west Receptor and sensitivity Motorists on Droxford Road. Within SDNP. Sensitivity: Medium Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility No view of ground plane. View of boundary and on-site vegetation on brow of hill. Partial views of roofs of houses in Cobbett Close through gaps in vegetation. Character of view Quiet rural road with no footpath. Boundary vegetation provides some screening, especially for those seated in moving cars. Magnitude of effect Medium adverse Visual effect Moderate adverse Mitigation Good design and enhanced/retained boundary planting Residual effect Moderate/minor adverse Is this significant? No

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Viewpoint number 5

Elevation 52m AOD Distance from site 300m Direction of view Looking west Receptor and sensitivity Motorists driving in and out of Swanmore along Cott Street. Pedestrians. Visitors to pub car park. Within SDNP. Sensitivity: Medium Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility No view of ground plane. Partial view of boundary and on-site vegetation on brow of hill. Partial views of roofs of houses in Cobbett Close through gaps in vegetation. Character of view Quiet rural road with no footpath. Magnitude of effect Low adverse Visual effect Moderate/minor adverse Mitigation Good design and enhanced/retained boundary planting Residual effect Neutral Is this significant? No

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Viewpoint number 6

Elevation 55m AOD Distance from site 275m Direction of view Looking south-west Receptor and sensitivity Walkers on footpath. Horse-riders. Within SDNP. Sensitivity: High Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility Partial view of boundary vegetation and of roofs of houses in Cobbett Close. Roofs likely to be more evident in winter. Character of view Local footpath crossing between paddocks. Fairly open landscape. Site boundary vegetation somewhat indistinguishable. Development on site may be visible above/through boundary vegetation, especially in winter. Magnitude of effect Low adverse Visual effect Moderate adverse Mitigation Good design and retained/enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Neutral Is this significant? No

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Viewpoint number 7

Elevation 70m AOD Distance from site 500m Direction of view Looking south Receptor and sensitivity Motorists, pedestrians, local residents. Within SDNP. Sensitivity: Medium Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility Partial view of boundary vegetation, although seen amongst wider countryside. Character of view Quiet road with no footpath adjacent to pasture/paddock. Site boundary vegetation somewhat indistinguishable. Development on site may be partially visible above/through boundary vegetation, especially in winter. Magnitude of effect Low adverse Visual effect Moderate/minor adverse Mitigation Good design and retained/enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Neutral Is this significant? No

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Viewpoint number 8

Elevation 68m AOD Distance from site 750m Direction of view Looking south Receptor and sensitivity Walkers. Within SDNP. Sensitivity: High Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility Potential partial view of boundary vegetation, although seen amongst wider countryside. Character of view Local footpath across pasture. Site boundary vegetation somewhat indistinguishable. Roofscape of development on site may be partially visible above/through boundary vegetation in winter. Magnitude of effect Low adverse Visual effect Moderate adverse Mitigation Good design and retained/enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Neutral Is this significant? No

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Viewpoint number 12

Elevation 45m AOD Distance from site 850m Direction of view Looking north Receptor and sensitivity Motorists and pedestrians on Droxford Road / Pilgrims’ Trail. Sensitivity: Medium Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility Partial view of boundary/on-site vegetation, although seen amongst context of wider countryside. Character of view Local road. Site boundary vegetation somewhat indistinguishable. Roofscape of development on site may be partially visible above/through boundary vegetation in winter although seen amongst vegetation and existing housing. Magnitude of effect Low Visual effect Moderate/minor adverse Mitigation Good design and retained/enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Moderate/minor adverse Is this significant? No

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Viewpoint number 13

Elevation 43m AOD Distance from site 425m Direction of view Looking north-west Receptor and sensitivity Walkers on King’s Way national trail. On boundary of SDNP. Sensitivity: High Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility Partial view of boundary/on-site vegetation and of roofs of houses in Cobbett Close. Roofs likely to be more evident in winter. Character of view National trail following field boundary. Influenced by presence of yard to south. Magnitude of effect Low Visual effect Moderate adverse Mitigation Good design and retained/enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Neutral Is this significant? No

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Viewpoint number 14

Elevation 45m AOD Distance from site 525m Direction of view Looking north-west Receptor and sensitivity Walkers on King’s Way national trail. Within SDNP Sensitivity: High Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility Partial view of boundary/on-site vegetation and of roofs of houses in Cobbett Close. Roofs likely to be more evident in winter. Character of view National trail following field boundary. Magnitude of effect Low Visual effect Moderate adverse Mitigation Good design and retained/enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Neutral Is this significant? No

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Viewpoint number 16

Elevation 45m AOD Distance from site 675m Direction of view Looking north-west Receptor and sensitivity Walkers on King’s Way national trail. Within SDNP. Sensitivity: High Visibility from ZTV Housing at estimated 8m height visible Reality of visibility Partial view of boundary/on-site vegetation and of roofs of houses in Cobbett Close. Roofs likely to be more evident in winter. Character of view National trail following field boundary. Magnitude of effect Low Visual effect Moderate adverse Mitigation Good design and retained/enhanced boundary planting Residual effect Neutral Is this significant? No

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Appendix 4: Figures

Figure 1: Theoretical ‘bare earth’ ZTV for scoping

Figure 2: Potential locations of representative viewpoints for scoping

Figure 3: Topography

Figure 4: Development Landscape Strategy

Figure 5: Viewpoint Location Diagram (1km radius)

Figure 6: Viewpoint Location Diagram (3km radius)

Figure 7: Landscape Character Areas

Figures 8-13: Viewpoint Photos (no significant impact)

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Figure 1: Theoretical ‘bare earth’ ZTV for scoping

Appendix 4: Figure 1 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 2: Potential locations of representative viewpoints for scoping

Appendix 4: Figure 2 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 3: Topography

Appendix 4: Figure 3 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 4: Development Landscape Strategy

Appendix 4: Figure 4 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 5: Landscape Character Areas

Appendix 4: Figure 5 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 6: Viewpoint Location Diagram (1km radius) viewpoints 1-16

Appendix 4: Figure 6 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 7: Viewpoint Location Diagram (3km radius) viewpoints 17-34

Appendix 4: Figure 7 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 8: Viewpoint Photos (where no view of site is possible)

Appendix 4: Figure 1 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 9: Viewpoint Photos (where no view of site is possible)

Appendix 4: Figure 2 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 10: Viewpoint Photos (where no view of site is possible)

Appendix 4: Figure 3 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 11: Viewpoint Photos (where no view of site is possible)

Appendix 4: Figure 4 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 12: Viewpoint Photos (where no view of site is possible)

Appendix 4: Figure 5 Dodds Lane, Swanmore Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal

Figure 13: Viewpoint Photos (where no view of site is possible)

Appendix 4: Figure 6

APPENDIX 7

Winchester District Local Plan Part 2: Initial Site Sieve – Swanmore This is a summary of the initial site sieve for the sites promoted for development as part of Local Plan Part 2. Sites were assessed using the criteria set out in Appendix 1. Appendix 2 shows all the sites submitted for consideration.

Site reference Site reference (Ha) Gross Area 0.3Ha or above Designations Natural Designations Historic mineral of Presence resources planting Trees and cables power Overhead and courses Water flooding gap Settlement Designated by Policy CP18 (as defined Part 1) of Local Plan the site to access Highway 340 4.69 Yes a a a 429 3.86 Yes g a g 1836 2.54 Yes g 1876 1.40 Yes g 2001 0.41 Yes g 2412 1.02 Yes g 2443 1.19 Yes g g 2449 0.38 Yes g 2453 1.02 Yes g 2458 1.27 Yes a 2463 0.35 Yes g 2464 1.72 Yes r g 2505 2.54 Yes a g 2513 4.75 Yes a 2514 0.42 Yes g a 2515 8.40 Yes g a 466 0.18 No 1751 0.20 No 2447 0.27 No 2473 0.13 No 2482 0.08 No 2563 0.14 No

Appendix 1

Site Assessment Checklist Version 2 (issued May 2013)

This checklist has been updated to reflect feedback from local communities, by simplifying the categories. A template is available to complete at http://www.winchester.gov.uk/planning-policy/local-plan-part-2/

N.B It is not necessary to apply this process to sites smaller than 0.3ha. This is due to the fact sites of this size are too small to allocate in Local Plan Part 2 – you may wish to note however if any constraints apply to these sites and could impact on their availability.

Stage 1 : Site Sieve Process

This checklist provides a list of key requirements to be considered when assessing whether a site is suitable for development.

In addition to the sites on the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment register, the Council also issued a ‘call for sites’ as part of the commencement of the Local Plan Part 2 process. Through this process the Council should now hold a comprehensive list of potential sites for further assessment.

The following considerations cover a wide range of matters that affect the suitability of a site for development. The presence of one or more of the considerations may or may not render the site undevelopable. Some matters can be mitigated whilst others may be more fundamental and have a detrimental impact on the delivery of a site. Some matters may only affect part of a site.

The purpose of this checklist is to ensure all sites are assessed equally and fairly, regardless of their current location either within or outside the defined settlement boundary (as set out in the 2006 Local Plan). The output from this assessment will be a shortlist of potential sites that can then be subject to further technical assessment prior to inclusion in an ‘Issues and Options’ version of Local Plan Part 2.

Notes to users : • When assessing sites be consistent with interpretation of data • Record if the consideration affects the whole or part of the site • If the assessment requires a commentary to explain how a site has scored include this – particularly if it is possible to mitigate and avoid a negative impact • Complete the blank template as fully as possible • The following allows the consideration to be ‘scored’ on the basis of a traffic light system o Red = absolute constraint (no mitigation possible) o Amber = some constraints (consider mitigation) o Green = no constraints

The suitability of sites for development will depend on the combination of ‘scores’ the more ‘red’ will render the site not suitable for development, ‘amber’ will suggest that the site needs careful examination to determine whether mitigation is possible and this in itself will not render the site unviable. Generally speaking those sites with fewer designations or constraints have more potential.

Stage 1 : Site Sieve Process – use the following template to assess each site

Name of site site reference number Topic Red Amber Green Commentary

Section 1: Policy Considerations Natural designation Whole sites falls within a designated Part of site falls within or is near a Site not covered by any Please provide the site/area – mitigation unlikely:- designated site – consider whether designations details of the mitigation is possible :- designation identified. Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Area and Ramsar Special Areas of Conservation, Special sites (as protected through the Protection Area and Ramsar sites (as Conservation (Natural Habitats ) protected through the Conservation Regulations 1994) (Natural Habitats ) Regulations 1994)

Sites of Special Scientific Interest Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI); (SSSI); Sites of Importance for Nature Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) Conservation (SINC)

Historic Designations Listed building; Listed building; Site not covered by any Please provide the designations details of the Scheduled Ancient Monument; Sites within a Conservation Area designation identified.

Scheduled Ancient Monument; ancient woodland

English Heritage registered park, garden or battlefield

Presence of mineral Whole or part of site underlain by mineral Site not affected. resources as reserves identified in the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan Trees and planting Are there trees or planting on the Are there trees or planting on part of the No protected trees or planting whole site that are protected. site that are protected. on the site. Overhead power Do these take up a substantial Only part of the site is affected by these. No presence of cables or cables portion of the site and require pipelines access by the suppliers Water courses and Site lies with flood zone 2 or 3 Site partially lies in flood zone 2 and Site lies within flood Zone 1 flooding (see Policy could accommodate limited development CP17 of Local Plan with flood zone 2/3 land being within the Part 1) open space, GI etc Designated The site is within a designated settlement Site does not lie within a Settlement gap (as gap. designated settlement gap defined by Policy CP18 of Local Plan Part 1) Highway access to The site is landlocked and there is Uncertain whether some form of access The site has direct access onto Provide details of the site no likelihood of access being could be provided / improved. an adopted road. access issues achieved. Site Availability Site is known not to be available Site is not immediately available but Site is available now To be completed by with the Plan period could be developed in the Plan period Winchester City Council (after the first 5 years) Site Ownership The land owner is unwilling to The site has more than one owner and/or The site is in single ownership To be completed by release the site and/or there are its availability is not certain and it is available for Winchester City Council restrictions/covenants preventing its development development Section 2: Local Considerations

Non recorded sites Site is understood to have Site not affected Please provide the Archaeological features or non- details of the features designated biodiversity or designation identified. Conformity with Do not assign as red, Parish Pan, Village amber or green, just Design Statement or a add a commentary if local vision statement necessary Community Feedback Do not assign as red, amber or green, just add a commentary if necessary Potential use (s) For example housing, employment, mixed use,open space or Gypsy and Traveller site (do not assign as red, amber or green). Other any further information that would be informative to the future of the site.

Stage 2 : Technical Assessment

On completion of stage 1 those sites categorised as predominantly ‘green’, possibly including some ‘amber’, will then be assessed in more detail by City Council officers in partnership with local communities, in terms of transport, ecology, landscape, flooding, infrastructure etc, to determine in more detail their availability, suitability and development potential. Local Plan Part 2 Sites Submitted - Swanmore 456000.000000 457000.000000 458000.000000 459000.000000 2571

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Local Plan Part 2 Sites Submitted showing sites no longer under consideration for one or more of the following reasons

•Sites which are under 0.3 hectares; •Sites within the current boundaries of settlements listed in policy MTRA 3 of the Local Plan Part 1 (these sites may be able to be brought forward for development/ redevelopment under current planning policy); •Sites which are distant from the settlements of Winchester Town, New Alresford, Bishops Waltham, Kings Worthy, Colden Common, Swanmore, Waltham Chase, Wickham, or Denmead. Site under consideration •Sites within the South Downs National Park (if the site is adjacent to one of the settlements listed above then Winchester City Council may approach the National Park if it is considered that the site is more suitable Site not under consideration for allocation than alternative sites outside of the National Park). Settlement Boundaries South Downs National Park The other sites will be short-listed in due course to determine which should be allocated in Local Plan Part 2