Appendix 5: Housing Site Appraisals DUA Site 1: Boulton Moor Description

Appendix 5: Housing Site Appraisals DUA Site 1: Boulton Moor Description:

Sites lie on the south east edge of the built up area of Derby, to the east of Chellaston and south of Alvaston, extending south and west

This broad location consists of one site within the City and two sites in South Derbyshire. The City site lies on the north-eastern edge of Chellaston and is made up of land within the Boulton Moor Green Wedge. The SDDC site (S0072) is an extension of a site with planning permission (conjoined enquiry site) for 1,058 dwellings to the north of site S0162, and would deliver around 700 homes. There is also a small area of land to the north of the A6 (also within the greenbelt); all the sites are currently agricultural fields with hedgerow and tree field boundaries.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - Site S0072 is located around 1km from Boulton Moor Site of Scientific Interest but would affect the internationally nationally important Yes integrity of the site wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes - There are no wildlife sites with any of the identified sites in South Derbyshire species (including UK and wildlife sites)? - Ensure habitat Could development affect creation on site to Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, Badger, protected species or BAP priority Possibly enhance GCN. and Species) and enhance species? biodiversity interest biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other of sites. habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes - There are no regionally important geological sites in this area importance? Will it reduce the number of - Site would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within the DUA accommodation? Will it increase the range and affordability of housing for all social Yes - Site would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision known on any identified sites. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - The site could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in the DUA and meet existing and future need? Derby City Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - All sites are greenfield urban extensions and are unlikely to reduce unfit or empty homes through site empty homes? development Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

154 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing in line with local requirements or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Meadowfields Practice Chellaston, or Alveston Medical Centre. healthcare for existing Both practices currently have capacity to take on new patients, but would not be able to accommodate To improve the health and residents and provide Possibly growth at all identified sites. well-being of the additional facilities for new - There may be potential to deliver new healthcare facilities on site, given the potential growth which could - population residents? come forward in this broad location (including that already committed). - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities including sports pitch provision associated with the Will it promote healthy Yes existing Boulton Moor Consent lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network including to networks around the Elvaston Castle Historic Park and Garden to the east of the A6. Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site crime safety and reduce crime - Will it reduce the number of - Insufficient data and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - The sites cut across the secondary school catchment areas of Noel Baker and Chellaston School. attainment amongst young Chellaston School is already over capacity and has no potential to extend, whilst Noel Baker has limited ? capacity. However, there would still be a significant supply shortfall if all sites were developed. - Continue liaison To improve educational people? - A new primary school will be delivered as part of the Boulton Moor Conjoined Inquiry site. will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to the District’s skills base working age residents who No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality gap between the richest and Yes - New housing would increase access to market and affordable housing for Derby and South Derbyshire None identified inequalities associated residents in an area which is relatively affordable. - with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - The sites are located within reasonable proximity to the existing urban area, but not within easy access of To improve local a range of facilities. - A park and ride scheme is proposed to the north of the existing Boulton Moor proposal site, and proposed accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for development could help fund the delivery of this site this. Once built a Park and Ride site would improve education, employment, those households who do not Possibly access to facilities in Derby City Centre. - Requirements food shopping facilities, have a car? - There are employment opportunities accessible from this general location. for Travel Plans, and recreational resources - Existing pedestrian, cycle and public transport infrastructure are located in this area, and the previous or other Boulton Moor Scheme makes provision for walking and cycling routes to allow permeability through the measures to (including open spaces site. secure non-car and sports facilities) and Will it help deliver new or - There are some local facilities (including shops and a primary school, sports provision) to be provided in travel promote healthy and protect existing local services the permitted Boulton Moor and it is expected that these will be enhance to take account the extension to sustainable travel or non- and facilities and promote the Yes the consented site. travel choices provision of new facilities and - A park and ride scheme is proposed to the north of the existing Boulton Moor proposal site, and this could public transport provision? further improve access to facilities in Derby City Centre. Will it minimise the impact of - Development of all the sites may impact on the A52 to Nottingham, and smaller local roads that access traffic congestion on the the A52 (e.g. Borrowash Road and Victoria Road). Possibly strategic and local road - Local road junctions could be negatively affected by large scale growth and may require capacity network? enhancements To make best use of - Existing pedestrian, cycle and public transport infrastructure are located in this area, and the previous existing infrastructure and - Requirements Will it increase the proportion Boulton Moor Scheme has walking and cycling routes to allow permeability through the site. reduce the need to travel - The conjoined enquiry site (Boulton Moor Phase 1) will be served by a bus service it may be possible to for Travel of journeys using modes other Possibly Plans, or other and increase opportunities extend into the other sites. than cars? - A park and ride scheme is proposed to the north of the existing Boulton Moor proposal site, and this could measures to for non-car travel (public further improve access to facilities in Derby City Centre. secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Yes - The provision of the proposed Park and Ride site will be supported by large scale growth in this area. other infrastructure? Demand management could help to increase capacity on local road networks

155 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring Global Technology Cluster and Derby or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Commercial Park in Derby City sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good To enhance the vitality and connectivity and Will it improve existing - There is no District Centre in Boulton, the closest is in Allenton. permeability Yes - Large-scale development in this area could support the delivery Local Centre on the consented Boulton viability of existing town and shopping facilities? across any Moor site. village centres development sites in this area

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites are not previously developed so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce new development? local design and character. To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation. natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate No phases. consumption of materials? design policy - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. could help Will it increase waste To minimise waste and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of ensure that increase the reuse and recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins etc. sufficient recycling of waste materials recycling space Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins and provision of space for a bring site in any is included in of waste sent to landfill? local centre could reduce waste sent to landfill new development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is agricultural greenfield site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment affecting water quality - Require Possibly in receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could help to reduce diffuse pollution from this pollution? source. appropriate mitigation to Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air reduce potential noise impacts and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development could exacerbate air quality issues in Air quality management areas (AQMAs) on the A52 and A6 associated with development - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. close to the A50 Will it reduce noise pollution? No Development close to the A50 and A6 could lead to increased noise complaints without careful design and layout or A6. To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - All sites are greenfield and in agricultural use. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - Sites are generally located away from areas of fluvial flood risk although Boulton Moor Phase 2 is partially - Ensure sites Yes located within an area of medium flood risk although it is likely that development could be directed away To reduce and manage flood risk? are restricted to from areas of risk. those areas flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated where there is water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on no risk of fluvial release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. flooding - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new Will it reduce the causes of homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). To reduce and manage No - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment provision within the city, and proposed public the impacts of climate climate change? transport and other non-car transport options and proposed new community and local retail facilities could change and the District’s help reduce the need to travel. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 causes when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the cultural, architectural the setting of historic cultural, - There are no listed buildings, conservation areas or other heritage features within the sites identified architectural and Possibly - Given the abrupt settlement edge in this location, development around Boulton Moor could provide limited - None Identified. and archeological heritage archaeological features in benefit to the immediate setting of the registered Elvaston Castle Park. of the district. the District? - Ensure sites To improve access to the Will it improve access to the connect to cultural heritage of the public and understanding of Yes - Development in this area could improve access to Elvaston Castle Park and Garden. existing public District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and rights of way and educational purposes cultural features? cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of - That existing derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield and would lead to the loss of in excess of 168ha of greenfield (agricultural land) should all sites come forward for development substantial within the District? hedgerows - Site is located away from areas of primary and secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s along transport Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity routes in this Does it respect and protect To conserve and enhance area retained existing landscape possibly - The area to the west of the A6 is already heavily influenced by existing urban infrastructure, including the and enhanced. the District’s landscape Character? A6 Derby Spur and its associated lighting and traffic, and the hard urban edge formed by the residential and townscape character properties to the north. - Field trees and - New development could enhance the transition between built development and the countryside beyond. existing Will it protect and create hedgerows and open spaces, landscape field boundaries Possibly - Development could enhance and strengthen planting along the A50 and A6 and along Snelsmoor Lane. features, woodlands, hedges are retained and and ponds enhanced. Version 1

157 DUA Site 2: Thulston Fields Description:

This is a large site which lies within the Greenbelt within South Derbyshire and is bounded by a site with planning permission (conjoined enquiry site) for 1,058 dwellings to the north of site and a proposed extension to this (S0072) to the north. To the south and east lie the A50 and A6 Trunk roads Respectively

All the sites are currently agricultural fields with hedgerow and tree field boundaries.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - This site is located just over 1km from Boulton Moor Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is unlikely to internationally nationally important Yes impact on the integrity of this site. wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes - There are no county wildlife sites within or immediately adjacent to the site species (including UK and wildlife sites)? - Ensure habitat Could development affect creation on site to Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, Badger, protected species or BAP priority Possibly enhance GCN. and Species) and enhance species? biodiversity interest biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other of sites. habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes - There are no regionally important geological sites in this area importance? Will it reduce the number of - Site would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within the DUA accommodation? Will it increase the range and affordability of housing for all social Yes - Site would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision on site identified. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - The site could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in the DUA and meet existing and future need? Derby City Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - No site is a greenfield urban extension empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

158 Will it improve people’s health or Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing in line with local requirements wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Meadowfields Practice Chellaston, or Alveston Medical Centre. To improve the health and healthcare for existing residents Possibly Both practices currently have capacity to take on new patients, but would not be able to accommodate and provide additional facilities for growth from the entire site - well-being of the new residents? - There may be potential to deliver new healthcare facilities on site given its scale population - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities including sport pitch provision associated with the existing Boulton Moor Consent Will it promote healthy lifestyles? Yes - Could connect to an existing PROW network including to networks around the Elvaston Castle Historic Park and Garden to the east of the A6. Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site crime - safety and reduce crime Will it reduce the number of people - Insufficient data and fear of crime involved in accidents -- - The sites cut across the secondary school catchment areas of Noel Baker and Chellaston School. Will it improve educational Chellaston School is already over capacity and has no potential to extend, whilst Noel Baker has some To improve educational attainment amongst young ? capacity. However, there would still be a significant supply shortfall if all sites were developed. - Continue liaison people? - A new primary school will be delivered as part of the Boulton Moor Conjoined Inquiry site although this is will local Schools achievement and improve unlikely to meet the needs of this site if it were fully developed. and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who have No - Not applicable no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality gap - New housing would increase access to market and affordable for Derby and South Derbyshire residents between the richest and poorest in Yes - None identified inequalities associated in an area which is relatively affordable. with deprivation across the the District District To improve local - The sites are located within reasonable proximity to the existing urban area, but not within easy access of a range of facilities, although a local centre would be built alongside new homes to the north. accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - A park and ride scheme is proposed to the north of the existing Boulton Moor proposal site, and this could education, employment, those households who do not have Possibly further improve access to facilities in Derby City Centre. food shopping facilities, a car? - There are employment opportunities accessible from this general location. - Requirements for and recreational resources - Existing pedestrian, cycle and public transport infrastructure are located in this area, and the previous Travel Plans, or Boulton Moor Scheme has walking and cycling routes to allow permeability through the site. other measures to (including open spaces secure non-car Will it help deliver new or protect - There are some local facilities (including shops and a primary school, sports provision) to be provided in and sports facilities) and travel existing local services and facilities the permitted Boulton Moor site and there is potential to enhance these to reflect larger scale promote healthy and and promote the provision of new Yes development sustainable travel or non- facilities and public transport - A park and ride scheme is proposed to the north of the existing Boulton Moor proposal site, and this could travel choices provision? further improve access to facilities in Derby City Centre. - Development of all the sites may impact on the A52 to Nottingham, and smaller local roads that access Will it minimise the impact of traffic the A52 (e.g. Borrowash Road and Victoria Road). congestion on the strategic and Possibly - Local road junctions could be negatively affected by large scale growth and may require capacity local road network? enhancements To make best use of - Existing pedestrian, cycle and public transport infrastructure are located in this area, and the previous Boulton Moor Scheme has walking and cycling routes to allow permeability through the site. existing infrastructure and Will it increase the proportion of - The conjoined enquiry site (Boulton Moor Phase 1) will be served by a bus service it may be possible to - Requirements for reduce the need to travel journeys using modes other than Possibly extend into the other sites. Green Plans, or cars? and increase opportunities - A park and ride scheme is proposed to the north of the existing Boulton Moor proposal site, and this could other measures to for non-car travel (public further improve access to facilities in Derby City Centre. secure non-car travel transport walking and cycling) Will it make the best use of other Yes - The provision of the proposed Park and Ride site could be supported by large scale growth in this area. infrastructure? Demand management could help to increase capacity on local road networks

159 Will it encourage the creation - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. To achieve stable and of new businesses or existing Yes Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring Global Technology Cluster and Derby sustainable levels of businesses to grow? Commercial Park in Derby City Will it reduce unemployment - None identified. economic growth and rates and disparities across the -- - N/A maintain economic district? Will it encourage economic competitiveness - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision of an adequate supply of To diversify and strengthen - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing employment land and protect Possibly supply (indirect effect) None identified. local urban and rural existing viable employment - economies sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of the -- - N/A Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and - There is no District Centre in Boulton, the closest is in Allenton. Will it improve existing permeability Yes - Large-scale development in this area could support the delivery of an enhanced Local Centre already viability of existing town and shopping facilities? across any proposed on the consented Boulton Moor site village centres development sites in this area

- New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation Will it lead to the reduce - An appropriate No phases. consumption of materials? design policy - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. could help To minimise waste and Will it increase waste recovery possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of ensure that increase the reuse and and recycling? appropriate storage for bins sufficient recycling of waste materials recycling space Will it reduce the proportion of Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins and provision of space for a bring site in any is included in waste sent to landfill? local centre could reduce waste sent to landfill new development. Will it promote the - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on implementation of sustainable Yes construction techniques? implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary minerals No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is agricultural greenfield site forms of construction and including sand and gravel? - None identified. sustainable use of natural resources - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and Will it help ensure water Yes resources are used efficiently? equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment Possibly affecting water quality in receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could pollution? help to reduce diffuse pollution from this source. Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site Will it reduce light pollution? No - - Require appropriate mitigation to To reduce water, light, air development and occupation. reduce potential noise impacts and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development could exacerbate air quality issues in Air quality management areas associated with development close (AQMAs) on the A52 and A6 to the A50 or A6. - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site Will it reduce noise pollution? No development and occupation. Development close to the A50 and A6 could lead to increased noise complaints without careful design and layout To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - All sites are greenfield. Sites are mainly in agricultural use. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of flood Yes - Site is generally located away from areas of fluvial flood risk. To reduce and manage risk? - Ensure sites are restricted to those flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS areas where there is no risk of Will it reduce unmitigated release water run-off Yes legislation, and therefore surface water would have to be retained back to fluvial flooding surface water runoff? greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy To reduce and manage Will it reduce the causes of No efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment provision within the city, and proposed public transport and other non-car transport options and proposed change and the District’s new community and local retail facilities could help reduce the need to travel. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy causes additional renewable energy Possibly generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site generation in the District? renewables to achieve zero carbon status. - There are no listed buildings, conservation areas or other heritage features within To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the the sites identified the cultural, architectural setting of historic cultural, Possibly - Given the abrupt settlement edge in this location, development around Boulton None Identified. architectural and archaeological - and archeological heritage Moor could provide limited benefit to the immediate setting of the registered features in the District? of the district. Elvaston Castle Park. To improve access to the Will it improve access to the cultural heritage of the public and understanding of the - Development in this area could improve access to Elvaston Castle Park and - Ensure sites connect to existing Yes District for enjoyment and District’s historic and cultural Garden. public rights of way and cycle routes. educational purposes features? Will it reduce the amount of - No site is greenfield and would lead to the loss of a significant amount of greenfield derelict and degraded land within No (agricultural land). the District? - Site is located away from areas of primary and secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity To conserve and enhance - The area to the west of the A6 is already influenced by existing urban infrastructure, - That existing substantial hedgerows Does it respect and protect possibly including the A6 Derby Spur and its associated lighting and traffic along transport routes in this area the District’s landscape existing landscape Character? and townscape character - New development could enhance the transition between built development and the retained and enhanced. countryside beyond - Site is in the greenbelt Will it protect and create open - Development could enhance and strengthen planting along the A50 and A6 and spaces, landscape features, Possibly along Snelsmoor Lane. woodlands, hedges and ponds Version 1

161 DUA Site 3: Chellaston Central Sites, Derby Description: This cross boundary broad location consists of two sites (S0173) and (S0220). The larger site lies to the east of the A514 off Woodlands Lane, and covers the area of land within South Derbyshire between the eastern edge of Chellaston and the Nottingham-Derby Green Belt. To the south of this site lies the A50. The Smaller site (S0173) lies to the west of the A514, off Holmleigh Way.

All sites are currently mainly used for agricultural purposes, with hedge boundaries and dispersed trees. The western edge of site is adjacent to the protected alignment of the Derby/Sandiacre Canal, which is currently used as a pedestrian and cycle trail.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance internationally nationally important Yes - Site S0220 is located just within 2km of a Site of Scientific Interest but would affect the integrity of the site wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance - Chellaston Brickworks (DE017) is located to the north of site S0220 designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes - There is one non-statutory wildlife site, which dissects sites S0173 and S0100 Ensure that sites wildlife sites)? - There are no wildlife sites with any of the identified sites - species (including UK and protect and Could development affect Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, Badger, enhance local protected species or BAP priority Possibly Brown Hare. wildlife sites and and Species) and enhance species? improve biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other connectivity to sites habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes - Sites are located outside of Sinfin Moor Regionally Important Geological Site. importance? Will it reduce the number of - Site would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within the DUA accommodation? Will it increase the range and affordability of housing for all social Yes - Site would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision known on any identified sites. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - The site could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in the DUA and meet existing and future need? Derby City Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - All sites are greenfield urban extension empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people? 162 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing in line with local requirements or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Chellaston Medical Centre (Rowallen Way), and Meadowfields well-being of the residents and provide Possibly Practice (Fellow Lands Way). Both practices currently have capacity to take on new patients. - population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities including sport pitch provision lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site crime safety and reduce crime - Will it reduce the number of Possibly - The Glenwood Road/A514 junction may need capacity/safety enhancements such as signalisation. and fear of crime people involved in accidents Will it improve educational - The nearest Primary Schools are Chellaston Infant and Junior School, and Homefields Primary School. attainment amongst young These schools are currently at capacity, so an alternative would need to be found. ? - The sites lie within Chellaston Academy catchment area. This school is already over capacity and has no - Continue liaison To improve educational people? potential to extend. There is limited availability at Noel Baker and Merrill schools in Derby City. will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to the District’s skills base working age residents who No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable homes in an area close to one of the least affordable inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes locations in Derby City. (Average homes cost 5.5x average earnings in Chellaston, compared to 4.5 x - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District average earnings across the city as a whole. District To improve local - Sites S0173 and S0220 are reasonably well related to the urban area and have access to the existing accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for facilities in Chellaston. those households who do not Yes - Sites are also within easy access by car and existing public transport services to the wide range of education, employment, services and facilities in the city centre. - Requirements have a car? food shopping facilities, - Site S0173 are well related to a large scale committed employment site (Derby Global Technology for Green Travel and recreational resources Cluster). Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or measures to and sports facilities) and protect existing local services - They may be an issue with the capacity of the existing local facilities, so some on-site facilities could be secure non-car promote healthy and and facilities and promote the Yes required if both schemes were allocated (primary education provision, local shops, local centre, open travel sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and space) travel choices public transport provision? - New development to the west of the A514 could impact on the existing road network. The Glenwood Will it minimise the impact of Road/A514 junction may need capacity enhancements such as signalisation traffic congestion on the Possibly - Large scale growth across all locations could affect the existing A514-A50 gyratory strategic and local road - Sites to the east of the A514 would be supported by proposals for a new T12 access road to the GTC in To make best use of network? Derby. This would be extended to link up with the local road network around Sinfin and Stenson. This could help disperse traffic and create the capacity to accommodate growth in this area. - Requirements existing infrastructure and for Travel reduce the need to travel Will it increase the proportion - Public transport provision is currently relatively poor in this area. Plans, or other of journeys using modes other Possibly - The route of the former Derby and Sandiacre Canal forms part of National Cycle Route 6 and sites and increase opportunities - The provision of the South Derbyshire Link Road could provide opportunity to improve walking and measures to for non-car travel (public than cars? cycling connectivity to Sinfin, Chellaston and the City Centre secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of - The route of the former Derby and Sandiacre Canal forms part of National Cycle Route 6. Yes - The provision of the South Derbyshire Link Road could provide opportunity to improve walking and other infrastructure? cycling connectivity to Sinfin, Chellaston and the City Centre

163 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses Yes - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. To achieve stable and or existing businesses to Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring Global Technology Cluster in Derby City. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Chellaston is split into two distinct areas (Swarkestone Road, and High Street). Across these two areas - Ensure good vacancy rates are around 4%. This is significantly lower than the Derby City and national average. connectivity and To enhance the vitality and - New development in this location could enhance the vitality and viability of Chellaston Centre, although access by a Will it improve existing Yes may not support expansion of the centre given its constrained nature variety of viability of existing town and shopping facilities? - The larger Chellaston Fields Sites includes a local centre which includes a small supermarket and other transport options village centres local facilites to Chellaston District Centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites are not previously developed so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce new development? local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate No phases. consumption of materials? design policy - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. could help Will it increase waste To minimise waste and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of ensure that increase the reuse and recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins sufficient recycling of waste materials recycling space Will it reduce the proportion is included in Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? new development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is agricultural greenfield site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment Possibly affecting water quality in receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could pollution? help to reduce diffuse pollution from this source. Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site Will it reduce light pollution? No - - Require appropriate mitigation to To reduce water, light, air development and occupation. reduce potential noise impacts and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development could exacerbate air quality issues in Air quality management areas associated with development close (AQMAs) on the inner and outer ring road within the City to the A50 across all sites. - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site Will it reduce noise pollution? No development and occupation. Development close to the A50 could lead to increased noise complaints without careful design and layout To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - All sites are greenfield. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land - The combined sites are almost entirely located outside of an area at fluvial flood Will it reduce the impacts of risk, To reduce and manage Yes - A small area within site S0173, around the Cuttle Brook are at fluvial flood risk,. It - Ensure sites are restricted to those flood risk? is proposed that development will be located outside of areas at flood risk be flood risk and surface steered away from these areas. areas where there is no risk of water run-off fluvial flooding Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform to emerging national SUDS Yes legislation, and therefore surface water would have to be retained back to release surface water runoff? greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in Will it reduce the causes of aggregate terms (albeit new homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy To reduce and manage No efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service change and the District’s provision within the city. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy causes additional renewable energy Possibly generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site generation in the District? renewables to achieve zero carbon status. To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance - Site S0220 could be visible from Swarkestone Lock (part of the Trent and Mersey the cultural, architectural the setting of historic cultural, Canal Conservation Area). architectural and Possibly - There is a scheduled ancient monument located to the east of the Chellaston Fields - None Identified. and archeological heritage archaeological features in site (S0220), and archaeological features associated with this site could be present of the district. the District? within the proposed development site. To improve access to the - The reinstatement of the canal has recently been granted Outline Permission by cultural heritage of the Will it improve access to the Derby City and South Derbyshire District Council. The route alignment already public and understanding of forms part of a national cycle route. Development would be accessible to this - Ensure sites connect to existing District for enjoyment and Yes cultural feature and may be potential to support reinstatement. educational purposes the District’s historic and - Development in this location could improve the quality of existing footpaths which public rights of way and cycle routes. cultural features? run from Chellaston Hill, and along the former route of the Derby Canal towards the Trent Mersey Canal Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield and would lead to the loss of in excess of 80ha of greenfield (agricultural land) should all sites come forward for development within the District? - That existing substantial hedgerows, - Site is located away from areas of primary and secondary sensitivity according to around sites S0173 are retained the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity - That significant strategic planting is To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect - Development around Chellaston Hill (S0220) would be visible from the countryside secured across site S0220 a to existing landscape possibly to the south, although it would be partially screened by existing planting along the reduce prominent views from the the District’s landscape Character? A50 south and the Trent Mersey Canal and townscape character - Site S0173, is well screened by existing hedgerows and other landscape features - That existing trees and hedgerows along existing transport corridors. are retained on all sites and Will it protect and create substantial planting along boundaries open spaces, landscape Possibly - Sites could improve access and strengthen strategic planting around the A50 and abutting the A50. features, woodlands, hedges cycle route between sites S0173 and S0100 and ponds Version 1

165 DUA Site 4:Chellaston West Sites, Derby Description: This area consists of two sites (S0100 and S0100a). Both sites lie to the south of the Allenton/Sinfin Green Wedge in Derby City and if completely built out, would have the potential to close off the Green Wedge.

Sites are currently mainly used for agricultural purposes, with hedge boundaries and dispersed trees. The sites contain a shooting club and a section of the protected alignment of the Derby/Sandiacre Cana which lies to the east of the larger site. This is currently used as a pedestrian and cycle trail. None of the sites fall within an area of Green Belt,

Site S100 is located to the immediate east of a smaller site (S0173)

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance internationally nationally important Yes - Sites are located more than 2kmfrom the nearest Statutory Wildlife sites wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance - There is one non-statutory wildlife site, bounds site S0100 designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes - There are no wildlife sites within the site wildlife sites)? - Ensure that sites species (including UK and protect and Could development affect Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, Badger, enhance local protected species or BAP priority Possibly Brown Hare. wildlife sites and and Species) and enhance species? improve biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other connectivity to sites habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological No - Site falls within the Sinfin Moor Regionally Important Geological Site. importance? Will it reduce the number of - Site would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within the DUA accommodation? Will it increase the range and affordability of housing for all social Yes - Sites would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision known on identified site. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - The site could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in the DUA and meet existing and future need? Derby City Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - All sites are greenfield urban extension empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

166 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing in line with local requirements or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Chellaston Medical Centre (Rowallen Way), and Meadowfields well-being of the residents and provide Possibly Practice (Fellow Lands Way). Both practices currently have capacity to take on new patients. - population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities including sport pitch provision lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site crime safety and reduce crime - Will it reduce the number of - No Data and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - The nearest Primary Schools are Chellaston Infant and Junior School, and Homefields Primary School. attainment amongst young These schools are currently at capacity, so an alternative would need to be found. ? - The sites lie within Chellaston Academy catchment area. This school is already over capacity and has no - Continue liaison To improve educational people? potential to extend. There is limited availability at Noel Baker and Merrill schools in Derby City. will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to the District’s skills base working age residents who No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable homes in an area close to one of the least affordable inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes locations in Derby City. (Average homes cost 5.5x average earnings in Chellaston, compared to 4.5 x - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District average earnings across the city as a whole. District To improve local - Sites are less well related to the urban area than other Chellaston sites but would have access to the accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for existing limited facilities within Chellaston. those households who do not Yes - Sites are also within easy access by car and public transport to the wide range of services and facilities in education, employment, the city centre. - Requirements have a car? food shopping facilities, - Site adjoins a national cycle route which connects to Derby City. for Green Travel and recreational resources - Sites are well related to a large scale committed employment site (Derby Global Technology Cluster). Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or measures to and sports facilities) and protect existing local services secure non-car and facilities and promote the Yes - Site is likely to accommodate some on-site facilities. These could include (primary and potentially travel promote healthy and secondary education provision, local shops, open space, community centre. sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of - Large scale growth across all locations could affect the existing A514-A50 gyratory traffic congestion on the Possibly - Sites to the east of the A514 would be supported by proposals for a new T12 access road to the GTC in strategic and local road Derby. This would be extended to link up with the local road network around Sinfin and Stenson. This To make best use of network? could help disperse traffic and create the capacity to accommodate growth in this area. - Requirements existing infrastructure and - Public transport provision is currently relatively poor in this area. Will it increase the proportion for Green reduce the need to travel - The route of the former Derby and Sandiacre Canal forms part of National Cycle Route 6 and sites of journeys using modes other Possibly Travel Plans, or and increase opportunities - The provision of new highways infrastructure locally could provide opportunity to improve walking and than cars? cycling connectivity to Sinfin, Chellaston and the City Centre. other measures for non-car travel (public to secure non- transport walking and car travel cycling) Will it make the best use of - The route of the former Derby and Sandiacre Canal forms part of National Cycle Route 6. Yes - The provision of the South Derbyshire Link Road could provide opportunity to improve walking and other infrastructure? cycling connectivity to Sinfin, Chellaston and the City Centre

167 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses Yes - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. To achieve stable and or existing businesses to Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring Global Technology Cluster in Derby City. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and access by a Will it improve existing - Chellaston is split into two distinct areas (Swarkestone Road, and High Street). Across these two areas Possibly vacancy rates are around 4%. This is significantly lower than the Derby City and national average. variety of viability of existing town and shopping facilities? village centres - New development in this location could enhance the vitality and viability of Chellaston Centre transport options to Chellaston District Centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites are not previously developed so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce new development? local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate No phases. consumption of materials? design policy - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. could help Will it increase waste To minimise waste and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of ensure that increase the reuse and recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins sufficient recycling of waste materials recycling space Will it reduce the proportion is included in Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? new development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and Possibly - There may be opportunity to reuse soil and engineering fill containing in a substantial bund around the Gun minerals including sand Club located on the site - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment affecting water quality - Require Possibly in receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could help to reduce diffuse pollution from this pollution? source. appropriate mitigation to Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air reduce potential noise impacts and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development could exacerbate air quality issues in Air quality management areas (AQMAs) on the inner and outer ring road within the City associated with development - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. close to the A50 Will it reduce noise pollution? No Development close to the A50 could lead to increased noise complaints without careful design and layout. - Any Positive/negative impact from loss of Gun club? across all sites. To minimise the Will it reduce the loss of irreversible loss of - Sites are mainly green field. Sites are mainly in agricultural use. agricultural land to new No - None identified. - Status of gun club? undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - The combined sites are almost entirely located outside of an area at fluvial flood risk, - Ensure sites Yes - A small area of site S0100 close to the City Boundary is at fluvial flood risk, development could be steered To reduce and manage flood risk? are restricted to away from areas at flood risk. those areas flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated where there is water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on no risk of fluvial release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. flooding Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new To reduce and manage No homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within the city. change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - There is a scheduled ancient monument located to the east of the Chellaston Fields site and architectural and Possibly None Identified. archaeological features associated with this site could be present within the proposed development site. - and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? - Ensure sites To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - The reinstatement of the canal has recently been granted Outline Permission by Derby City and South connect to cultural heritage of the public and understanding of Derbyshire District Council. The route alignment already forms part of a national cycle route. Development Yes would be accessible to this cultural feature and may of potential to support reinstatement. existing public District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and - Development in this location could improve the quality of existing footpaths which run from Chellaston Hill, rights of way and educational purposes cultural features? and along the former route of the Derby Canal towards the Trent Mersey Canal cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of - That existing derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield and would lead to the loss of in excess of 80ha of greenfield (agricultural land) should trees and all sites come forward for development within the District? hedgerows are retained on all Does it respect and protect - Site is located away from areas of primary and secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s To conserve and enhance Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity sites and existing landscape possibly substantial the District’s landscape - Site S100 includes existing hedgerows and other landscape features along existing transport corridors. Character? Site S0100 could be visible from higher land and A50 bridges to the south. planting along and townscape character boundaries Will it protect and create abutting the A50 open spaces, landscape Possibly - Sites could improve access and strengthen strategic planting around the A50 and cycle route between or on sites to the features, woodlands, hedges sites S0173 and S0100 north and west and ponds of site S0100. Version 1

169 DUA Site 5: Land at Stenson Fields/Wragley Way, Derby Description: The sites lie on the southern edge of the built up area of Derby, extending from the Stenson Fields estate to the A50. The Derby- Birmingham railway line runs to the west of the site. The cross boundary broad location consists of three sites, two in South Derbyshire and one in Derby City. However, from the information available to us, they could come forward as a holistic development.

The Stenson Fields estate is well served by public transport between the residential estate and Derby city centre. The Sinfin District Centre lies approximately 0.25 miles from the centre of the site. The sites are currently agricultural fields with hedgerow and tree field boundaries.

A 16.75ha site immediately to the west of Stenson Road already has consent for 400-500 dwellings, and access onto Stenson Road.

170 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing in line with local requirements or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing - The site is located around 800m (depending on access) from the Hollybrook Medical centre. . residents and provide Possibly - well-being of the - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities population additional facilities for new residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - could improve locally available leisure opportunities including sport pitch provision lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour on this site crime safety and reduce crime - Will it reduce the number of - Insufficient data and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - A new primary school could be part of the wider development to accommodate need arising from the attainment amongst young SDDC sites, but secondary provision within SDDC is severely constrained. ? - Continue liaison To improve educational people? - It is unclear how secondary school places could be best provided will local Schools Will it reduce the number of achievement and improve and LEA to working age residents who the District’s skills base No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - Average house prices in this area are already well below the Derby City Average (3.1 times average inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes earning for the Sinfin area compared to 4.5times average earnings for Derby City as a whole) and could - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District provide low cost home able to meet local needs District To improve local Will it make access easier for - The site is located within walking distance of the Sinfin District Centre, which is also accessible by public accessibility to healthcare, those households who do not Yes transport. have a car? - Derby City is accessible by car and public transport. There are four buses an hour from Stenson Road education, employment, - Requirements food shopping facilities, for Green Travel and recreational resources Will it help deliver new or Plans, or other (including open spaces protect existing local services measures to and sports facilities) and and facilities and promote the Yes - The scale of the combined sites is likely to require the provision of onsite local services and facilities. secure non-car promote healthy and provision of new facilities and travel sustainable travel or non- public transport provision? travel choices - North-south road connections between these sites and the wider city are restricted. Both Stenson Road Will it minimise the impact of and Goodsmoor Lane have capacity restrictions where they cross the railway line. traffic congestion on the - Development proposals on this site would be supported by proposals to create a link road which would Yes connect to the consented T12 (Chellaston Link Road) in Derby City which will serve the Global strategic and local road Technology Cluster. This route would help disperse traffic and create the capacity to accommodate To make best use of network? growth in this area. existing infrastructure and - May be potential for the South Derby Link Road to connect to the A50 (although this is not confirmed). - Requirements reduce the need to travel - There are four buses an hour along Stenson Road. for Green Will it increase the proportion - The provision of the South Derbyshire Link Road could provide opportunity to improve walking and Travel Plans, or and increase opportunities of journeys using modes other Possibly cycling connectivity to Sinfin, Chellaston and the City Centre other measures for non-car travel (public than cars? - Footpath provision around the consented Stenson Fields site to the north is relatively poor and could to secure non- transport walking and restrict access from the Stenson extension site. car travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Possibly - The provision of the South Derbyshire Link Road could relieve traffic congestion on existing local routes other infrastructure? through increasing local capacity and through helping to disperse traffic.

171 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses Yes - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. To achieve stable and or existing businesses to Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring GTC in Derby City. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and - Vacancy rates in Sinfin District Centre are currently around 20%. This is significantly higher than other access by a Will it improve existing local centres viability of existing town and Possibly variety of shopping facilities? - New development in this location could support the vitality of the centre, by increasing the number of local village centres residents who would use the centre. transport options to Sinfin District Centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - This is a greenfield site so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce local design new development? and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate No phases. consumption of materials? design policy - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. could help Will it increase waste To minimise waste and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of ensure that increase the reuse and recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins sufficient recycling of waste materials recycling space Will it reduce the proportion is included in Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? new development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is agricultural greenfield site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level ½. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment Possibly affecting water quality in receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could pollution? help to reduce diffuse pollution from this source. Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site Will it reduce light pollution? No - - Require appropriate mitigation to To reduce water, light, air development and occupation. reduce potential noise impacts and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development could exacerbate air quality issues in Air quality management areas associated with development close (AQMAs) on the inner and outer ring road within the City to the A50. - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site Will it reduce noise pollution? No development and occupation. Development close to the A50 could lead to increased noise complaints without careful design and layout To minimise the Will it reduce the loss of irreversible loss of - Sites are both greenfield and extend some 127ha in combination. Sites are in and agricultural land to new No None identified. in agricultural use. - undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Possibly - A small portion of eastern part of the site is at flood risk, although it is likely that To reduce and manage flood risk? built development can be steered away from this area given its limited extent. flood risk and surface - None identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform to emerging national SUDS water run-off Yes legislation, and therefore surface water would have to be retained back to release surface water runoff? greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in Will it reduce the causes of aggregate terms (albeit new homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy To reduce and manage No efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service change and the District’s provision within the city. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy causes additional renewable energy Possibly generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on generation in the District? site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No identified sites of cultural heritage importance such as listed buildings or architectural and Yes None Identified. conservation areas in this area - and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - New development in this area may provide opportunity to link housing around cultural heritage of the public and understanding of Stenson and Sinfin with the Trent Mersey Canal, although the extent of any Possibly opportunities is unclear. - None Identified. District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and - Presently there are no off-road footpaths providing safe access to sites south of educational purposes cultural features? the A50. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield and would lead to the loss of in excess of 127ha of greenfield (agricultural land) should all sites come forward for development within the District? - Site is located away from areas of primary and secondary sensitivity according to - Ensure that existing hedgerows, field Does it respect and protect the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity trees and other landscape elements To conserve and enhance existing landscape possibly - Development in this location would bring the urban edge of Derby into the on site are retained. the District’s landscape Character? foreground of the view from the A50, and erode the sense of separation between - That appropriate new planting is the road and the urban edge of the City and townscape character secured along the periphery of the - A number of significant hedgerows, notably on the western edge of the sites and site including to the west of the Will it protect and create on the northern boundary between Stenson Road and Arleston Lane, provide open spaces, landscape Stenson and to the north of the A50 Possibly strong landscape elements that could help tie development into the wider area. features, woodlands, hedges - A significant tree belt frames the northern edge of the westbound A50 carriageway and ponds and provides a strong buffer from views south of the site into South Derbyshire, and from the Countryside to the south. Version 1

173 Primula Way, Stenson Fields Description: The site (S0231) lies on the southern side of the city adjoining the urban area of Sunny Hill in Derby City. The site comprises arable agricultural land, which is interspersed with trees and hedgerows. Stenson Hall Farm lies toward the south of the site. The site is not located within the Green Belt and a small part lies adjacent to the Green Wedge in Derby City.

The Derby to Birmingham railway line forms the eastern boundary of the site and separates the site from the residential community of Stenson Fields. Permission subject to Section 106 has recently been granted for a section of the north eastern area of the site for 145 dwellings (9/2007/0655). A larger site is located to the immediate south west

174 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing in line with local requirements or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Could help fund improvements to local medical facilities although the nearest health centre around is well-being of the residents and provide Possibly around 2km (depending on access) from site S0070 and 1.3km from site S0231 - population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - could improve locally available leisure opportunities including sport pitch provision lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour on this site crime safety and reduce crime - Will it reduce the number of - Insufficient data and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - Sinfin Community School, Noel Baker Community School and Merrill College may be able to take some, secondary age pupils from this area Will it improve educational - The nearest secondary school within South Derbyshire is John Port School, Etwall. This school is at attainment amongst young capacity ? - Continue liaison To improve educational people? - The nearest primary schools to the site are Grampian Primary and Stenson Fields Primary. There is will local Schools achievement and improve some capacity to absorb of growth although significant development would most likely require the provision of a new primary school. and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - Average house prices in this area are already well below the Derby City Average (3.1 times average inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes earning for the Sinfin area compared to 4.5times average earnings for Derby City as a whole) and could - with deprivation across the poorest in the District provide low cost home able to meet local needs District To improve local Will it make access easier for - The site is poorly related to existing services by foot or public transport. those households who do not Possibly - This area is poorly served by public transport. accessibility to healthcare, - The scale of the sites incombination could require the provision of on-site local services and facilities such education, employment, have a car? as a primary school and local centre. - Requirements food shopping facilities, for Green Travel and recreational resources Will it help deliver new or Plans, or other (including open spaces protect existing local services - The scale of the site would justify the requirement for the provision of some on-site local services, this measures to and sports facilities) and and facilities and promote the Possibly would include sports and open space provision. It is unclear whether growth at this scale would justify the secure non-car promote healthy and provision of new facilities and need for a new primary school. travel sustainable travel or non- public transport provision? travel choices - There are limited access opportunities onto this site. Will it minimise the impact of - The site is within the vicinity of a grade separated rail crossing across at Stenson Road experiences traffic congestion on the No medium- high levels of congestion. strategic and local road - The site would access Stenson Road to the north of the Railway Bridge. To make best use of network? - There are also localised capacity issues on other local roads such as Goodsmoor Road, and Blagreaves existing infrastructure and Lane Requirements reduce the need to travel Will it increase the proportion for Green Travel - This immediate area is poorly served by public transport although north-south connections into the Plans, or other of journeys using modes other Possibly and increase opportunities broader area are good. There are currently 4 buses an hour along Stenson Road. than cars? measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of TBC - other infrastructure?

175 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses Yes - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, To achieve stable and or existing businesses to selling new homes. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Vacancy rates in Sinfin District Centre are currently around 20%. This is Will it improve existing significantly higher than other local centres viability of existing town and Possibly shopping facilities? - New development in this location could support the vitality of the centre, by village centres increasing the number of local residents who would use the centre.

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - This is a greenfield site so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but new development? could reinforce local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during No construction and operation phases. consumption of materials? To minimise waste and - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. - An appropriate design policy could help Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling ensure that sufficient recycling space is through the provision of appropriate storage for bins recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? included in new development. Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste of waste sent to landfill? sent to landfill Will it promote the implementation of - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be Yes sustainable construction expected to incorporate SuDs on implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? Will it help reduce the need To promote sustainable for land won primary - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is forms of construction and No minerals including sand agricultural greenfield site - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control Will it help ensure water requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and equivalent to Code for resources are used Yes Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2 efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment Possibly affecting water quality in receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could pollution? help to reduce diffuse pollution from this source. Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site Will it reduce light pollution? No - To reduce water, light, air development and occupation. - None identified and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development could exacerbate air quality issues in Air quality management areas (AQMAs) on the inner and outer ring road within the City - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site Will it reduce noise pollution? No development and occupation. Development could lead to increased noise complaints especially close to the railway line to the east of the site To minimise the No irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new - The site is greenfield and in agricultural use. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land - A notable proportion of site S0231 is currently identified as at fluvial flood risk, as a result of Hell Brook flowing out of bank. Will it reduce the impacts of Possibly - A recent consented planning application for 145 homes in the northern part of this To reduce and manage flood risk? site, will include flood alleviation works to reduce the risk of flooding from Hell flood risk and surface Brook, and could reduce or remove flood risk from the remainder of the site, - None identified. water run-off although this is yet to be confirmed. Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging SuDS legislation, Yes and therefore surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff release surface water runoff? rates, would have no impact on flooding downstream and Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in To reduce and manage No aggregate terms (albeit new homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy the impacts of climate climate change? efficient than existing housing stock locally). - None Identified. change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site causes generation in the District? renewables to achieve zero carbon status. To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No identified sites of cultural heritage importance such as listed buildings or architectural and Yes None Identified. conservation areas in this area - and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the cultural heritage of the public and understanding of No - There is limited potential to improve access to cultural heritage features in this area - None Identified. District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and due to the lack of such features. educational purposes cultural features? Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield - Ensure that development is designed within the District? to take account of the local landscape elements including trees Does it respect and protect and hedgerows, Hell Brook and Hell existing landscape possibly - Site falls partially within an area of secondary sensitivity according to Derbyshire To conserve and enhance Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. Meadow the District’s landscape Character? - That existing field boundaries, trees and townscape character and other landscape elements on - Existing landscape elements such as trees, hedgerows and Hell Meadow County site are retained. Will it protect and create Wildlife site and hedgerows could help integrate new development into the local open spaces, landscape - That appropriate new planting is Possibly landscape. features, woodlands, hedges - There is an outgrown hedgerow and a small water course (Hell Brook) located on secured along the periphery of the and ponds the northern boundary of the site and railway line which in places is screened by an site. existing tree belt. Version 1

177 DUA Site 7: Stenson Road (West of Railway), Stenson Fields Description: The site (S0070) lies on the southern side of the city and is dislocated from the southern part of the City by site S0231. The site comprises arable agricultural land, which is interspersed with trees and hedgerows. The site is not located within the Green Belt or immediately adjacent to a Green Wedge in Derby City.

The Derby to Birmingham railway line forms the eastern boundary of the site and separates the site from the residential community of Stenson Fields. The site to the east of the railway that has planning permission for up to 500 dwellings as part of the conjoined inquiry (9/2007/0020).

178 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing in line with local requirements or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Could help fund improvements to local medical facilities although the nearest health centre around is well-being of the residents and provide Possibly around 2.0km (depending on access) from site S0070. - population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - could improve locally available leisure opportunities including sport pitch provision lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour on this site crime safety and reduce crime - Will it reduce the number of - Insufficient data and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - Sinfin Community School, Noel Baker Community School and Merrill College may be able to take some, secondary age pupils from this area Will it improve educational - The nearest secondary school within South Derbyshire is John Port School, Etwall. This school is at attainment amongst young capacity ? - Continue liaison To improve educational people? - The nearest primary schools to the site are Grampian Primary and Stenson Fields Primary. There is will local Schools achievement and improve some capacity to absorb of growth although significant development would most likely require the provision of a new primary school. and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - Average house prices in this area are already well below the Derby City Average (3.1 times average inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes earning for the Sinfin area compared to 4.5times average earnings for Derby City as a whole) and could - with deprivation across the poorest in the District provide low cost home able to meet local needs District To improve local Will it make access easier for - The site is poorly related to existing services by foot or public transport. those households who do not Possibly - This area is poorly served by public transport. accessibility to healthcare, - The scale of the sites incombination could require the provision of on-site local services and facilities such education, employment, have a car? as a primary school and local centre. - Requirements food shopping facilities, for Green Travel and recreational resources Will it help deliver new or Plans, or other (including open spaces protect existing local services measures to and sports facilities) and and facilities and promote the Possibly - The scale of both site would justify the requirement for the provision of on-site local services and facilities secure non-car although very little is known about development proposals for the site. promote healthy and provision of new facilities and travel sustainable travel or non- public transport provision? travel choices - There are limited access opportunities onto this site. Will it minimise the impact of - The site is within the vicinity of a grade separated rail crossing across at Stenson Road experiences traffic congestion on the No medium-high to high levels of congestion. strategic and local road - It is unclear where access to/from the site would be located. To make best use of network? - There are also localised capacity issues on other local roads such as Goodsmoor Road, and Blagreaves existing infrastructure and Lane Requirements for Green Travel reduce the need to travel Will it increase the proportion - This area is poorly served by public transport. Plans, or other and increase opportunities of journeys using modes other Possibly - There are currently 4 buses an hour along Stenson Road, although depending on access arrangements than cars? services could be beyond acceptable walking distances. measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of TBC - other infrastructure?

179 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses Yes - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. To achieve stable and or existing businesses to sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Vacancy rates in Sinfin District Centre are currently around 20%. This is significantly higher than other To enhance the vitality and Will it improve existing local centres Possibly - New development in this location could support the vitality of the centre, by increasing the number of local viability of existing town and shopping facilities? village centres residents who would use the centre, although the nature of the site may mean homes are located a significant distance from the local centre.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment affecting water quality Possibly in receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could help to reduce diffuse pollution from this pollution? source. Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air - None identified and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development could exacerbate air quality issues in Air quality management areas (AQMAs) on the inner and outer ring road within the City

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the No irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new - Sites is greenfield and e in agricultural use. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - The Hell Brook forms the northern boundary of the site and there is limited flooding around this - Steer Yes To reduce and manage flood risk? watercourse although given the scale of flooding and the size of the site it is likely development in areas development of flood risk can be avoided away from flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform with emerging SuDS legislation, and therefore surface Will it reduce unmitigated areas that are water run-off Yes water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, would have no impact on flooding identified as release surface water runoff? downstream and flood risk. Will it reduce the causes of To reduce and manage No - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new the impacts of climate climate change? homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No identified sites of cultural heritage importance such as listed buildings or conservation areas in this architectural and Yes None Identified. area - and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the cultural heritage of the public and understanding of No - There is limited potential to improve access to cultural heritage features in this area due to the lack of such - None Identified. District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and features. educational purposes cultural features? Will it reduce the amount of - Development is derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield designed to take within the District? account of the local landscape - Site falls partially within an area of secondary sensitivity according to Derbyshire Areas of Multiple Does it respect and protect elements existing landscape possibly Environmental Sensitivity - Development of the site would result in a long vertical development along the railway line, from the urban including trees Character? area into the open countryside. and hedgerows, Hell Brook and To conserve and enhance Hell Meadow - That existing the District’s landscape field boundaries, and townscape character trees and other Will it protect and create - Existing landscape elements such as trees, hedgerows and Hell Meadow County Wildlife site and landscape open spaces, landscape Possibly hedgerows could help integrate new development into the local landscape. elements on site features, woodlands, hedges - There is an outgrown hedgerow and a small water course (Hell Brook) located on the northern boundary of are retained. and ponds the site and railway line which in places is screened by an existing tree belt. - That appropriate new planting is secured along the periphery of the site. . Version 1 181 DUA 8:Land at Highfields Farm, Rykneld Road, Derby (Site SD10) Description: Highfields Farm lies to the south west of the built up area of Derby, directly to the east of the A38 junction with Rykneld Road/Staker Lane and to the north of the village of Findern. There is a housing allocation in Derby City that adjoins Heatherton Village and there is also a site (Highfields Farm) to the north of this site which gained planning permission through the conjoined enquiry for up to 1,200 dwellings (9/2006/0775).

The site abuts the A5250/A38 Burton Road that provides access to the city centre, Burton on Trent and the A50.

The site comprises agricultural fields, which are interspersed with hedgerows and trees along their boundaries. The rest of the area surrounding the site is predominantly characterised by open fields, which are interspersed with hedgerows and pockets of woodland. The site is not within the Green Belt and is not within the vicinity of a Green Wedge area.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance internationally nationally important Yes - Site is not located within 2km of a statutory wildlife site, or could affect integrity of a Statutory Site - Ensure protected wildlife sites? trees are safeguarded To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance - Ensure new designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes - Site is not located within 1km of a non-statutory wildlife site wildlife or Sites)? development links species (including UK and to proposed GI Could development affect Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, provision on the protected species or BAP priority Possibly consented and Species) and enhance species? Bats, Water Vole and GCN. Highfields Farm biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other Scheme and habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on the site. There are a number of protected trees on site imporves District National Forest Planting (where connectivity on relevant)? local PROW to Will it protect sites of geological Yes - No RIGS site within 1km. Findern importance? Will it reduce the number of - Site would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within the DUA accommodation? Will it increase the range and affordability of housing for all social Yes - Site would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision above building control requirements related to accessibility currently identified - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - The site could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in the DUA and meet existing and future need? Derby City Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - No site is greenfield urban extension empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people? 182 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing and could be well related to proposed country park on or wellbeing? the consented Highfields scheme Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing - The site is located 1.3km from the Hollybrook Medical Centre (Heatherton Village), which has some well-being of the residents and provide Possibly capacity to accept new patients. Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities. - None identified population additional facilities for new Development could have potential to provide new or fund improvements to existing local medical facilities residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available formal and informal leisure opportunities lifestyles? Will it reduce crime and fear of No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour on this site To improve community crime safety and reduce crime - Access to Rykneld Road from the site may be too close to the A38 roundabout to operate - None identified Will it reduce the number of TBC safely as a full movement junction. It is unclear whether mitigation would allow this issue to and fear of crime people involved in accidents be overcome - The site lies within the catchment area of John Port School, Etwall, which is already over capacity and cannot extend. The nearest secondary school within Derby City is Littleover School, which is also over capacity. Will it improve educational - Secondary schools that do currently have capacity for additional pupils include Murray Park, attainment amongst young TBC and Sinfin Community School, both within Derby City. Currently the nearest Primary Schools To improve educational people? to the site are Findern, and Griffe Field - Continue liaison - Primary School. However, a new primary school is proposed as part of the Highfields Farm will local Schools achievement and improve and LEA to the District’s skills base site. There may therefore be some potential to provide a single, larger school but this would establish impact be dependent upon the two sites working together. Will it reduce the number of working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable homes in an area close to one of the least affordable inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes locations in Derby City. (Average homes cost 6.9x average earnings in Littleover, compared to 4.5 x - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District average earnings across the city as a whole). District To improve local - Derby City is accessible by car and public transport. Existing parts of Mickleover are served by multiple accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for and frequent bus services and these may be capable of being extending into the proposed development those households who do not Possibly site. education, employment, - service, although scale of the site could support enhanced public transport provision have a car? - Requirements for food shopping facilities, - The scale of the site could require the provision of on-site local services and facilities such as a primary Green Travel and recreational resources school and local centre. Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or measures to protect existing local services secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and and facilities and promote the TBC - No data is currently held. sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Development is likely to impact on the Local and Strategic Road Network. In particular there is known No congestion on the A38 junction. strategic and local road - Impacts may be mitigated in the longer term by planned improvements to A38 Junctions through Derby To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Could support improvements to public transport provision locally Requirements for Will it increase the proportion Green Travel reduce the need to travel of journeys using modes other Possibly - Unclear whether an extension of this scale would support penetration into the site of public transport and increase opportunities services given its scale and dislocation from the site in the short to medium term (whilst the Highfields Plans, or other than cars? Farm and strategic housing site in the City on Rykneld way are built out) measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - Could require strategic improvements to water and sewerage network other infrastructure?

183 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses Yes - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. To achieve stable and or existing businesses to sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision of an adequate supply of To diversify and strengthen - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring employment land and possibly sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Vacancy rates in Littleover are relatively low, compared other District Centres in Derby or Will it improve existing vacancy rates nationally. viability of existing town and Possibly - None identified shopping facilities? - The site is relatively dislocated from Heatherton village, with access restricted in advance of the village centres development of the consented scheme for up to 1200 homes to the north

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - This is a greenfield site so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce local design new development? and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation No phases. consumption of materials? To minimise waste and - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. Will it increase waste - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of increase the reuse and possibly - None Identified recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites within the development. Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill. of waste sent to landfill? Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon Neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is agricultural greenfield site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level ½. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment affecting water quality in Possibly - pollution? receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could help to reduce diffuse pollution from this source. Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air - None identified and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is likely to have no significant effect on local air quality

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - This site is wholly greenfield extending some 33ha and in agricultural use. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - There are no areas at fluvial flood risk in this area and new housing is unlikely to be affected by this form of Yes flooding To reduce and manage flood risk? flood risk and surface - None identified. Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging SuDS legislation, and therefore surface water run-off Yes water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, would have no impact on flooding release surface water runoff? downstream Will it reduce the causes of To reduce and manage No - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new the impacts of climate climate change? homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the cultural, architectural the setting of historic cultural, architectural and Yes - No identified sites of cultural heritage importance such as listed buildings or conservation areas in this area - None Identified . and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the - Ensure that any cultural heritage of the new development Will it improve access to the scheme makes District for enjoyment and provision for public and understanding of - There is limited potential to improve access to cultural heritage features in this area due to the lack of No securing good educational purposes such features. the District’s historic and connectivity to the cultural features? existing PROW and national cycle route network. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield - That existing field within the District? boundaries, other landscape Does it respect and protect - Area is not highlighted as falling within an primary or secondary sensitivity according to the District To conserve and enhance Councils Areas or Multiple Environmental Sensitivity mapping elements on site existing landscape Possibly are retained. the District’s landscape - landscape is gently undulating mixed farmland and pastoral landscape with sparse woodland components Character? it is generally relatively unspoilt - That appropriate and townscape character new planting is Will it protect and create - Flat landscape with relatively few landscape elements capable of immediately screening development of secured on site to open spaces, landscape this scale and nature, although a number of outgrown hedges could help integrate further development in south and west of Possibly this area into the landscape the development. features, woodlands, hedges - Potential to provide significant new GI and to link with proposed green infrastructure to the north proposed and ponds on the Highfields site) and Findern to the south. Version 1

185 DUA Site 9 Pastures Hospital Extension Description: The sites extend south westwards from just inside the city boundary to form an area of extension around the Pastures Hospital site. The A516 forms the northern boundary of the site and provides access into the city centre. The Derby site is made up of undulating fields which have a steep gradient in places making it highly visible from the south and south-east. The South Derbyshire site comprises a number of open fields, which are used for arable farming and are bordered by hedgerows and trees. There are several buildings within the site including Pendleton House and Garden Centre, Staker Flat Farm, Watergo Farm and Long Cross. An overhead power line bisects the south western boundary of the South Derbyshire site with two pylons lying within the site boundary. The site is not located within the Green Belt. The Derby City site lies within the Littleover/Mickleover Green Wedge and along with the eastern part of the South Derbyshire site would have the potential to significantly close off the Green Wedge.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance internationally nationally important Yes - Site is not located within 2km of a statutory wildlife site, or could affect integrity of a Statutory Site wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes - There are no non statutory wildlife sites within 500m of the identified site species (including UK and wildlife sites)? Could development affect Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, GCN, protected species or BAP priority Possibly - Badger, Hare and Species) and enhance species? biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on the site National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes - No RIGS site within 1km. importance? Will it reduce the number of - Site would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within the DUA accommodation? Will it increase the range and affordability of housing for all social Yes - Site would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision known on any identified sites. affordable homes that groups? - None identified meet local needs Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - The site could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in the DUA and meet existing and future need? Derby City Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - No site is greenfield urban extension empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people? 186 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing in line with local requirements or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing residents and provide Possibly - The site is located around 1km (depending on access) from the Vicarage Road Health Centre. well-being of the Development could have potential to provide new or fund improvements to existing local medical facilities - None identified population additional facilities for new residents? Will it promote healthy - could improve locally available leisure opportunities Yes - Could connect to an existing PROW and/or cycling routes including the Etwall to Derby Cycle Route to the lifestyles? north of the site Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour on this site crime safety and reduce crime - None identified Will it reduce the number of No - The left-in/left-out slip road system at the A516, immediately west of the Mickleover flyover has a number and fear of crime people involved in accidents of recognised safety issues. Will it improve educational - The nearest secondary schools are Littleover Community School in Derby City and John Port in South attainment amongst young TBC Derbyshire. Both schools are currently at or over capacity and do not have the potential to expand. To improve educational people? - A new primary school is likely to be required to support this level of development. - Continue liaison will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to working age residents who the District’s skills base No - Not applicable. establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable homes in an area close to one of the least affordable inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes locations in Derby City. (Average homes cost 5.7x average earnings in Mickleover, compared to 4.5x - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District average earnings across the city as a whole). District To improve local - Derby City is accessible by car and public transport. Existing parts of Mickleover are served by multiple Will it make access easier for accessibility to healthcare, and frequent bus services and these may be capable of being extending into the proposed development those households who do not Possibly site, although sites would be generally dislocated from the rest of Mickleover. education, employment, The scale of the site could require the provision of on-site local services and facilities including a primary have a car? - - Requirements for food shopping facilities, school and sports provision Green Travel and recreational resources Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or measures to protect existing local services and sports facilities) and - The scale of the site would require the provision of on-site local services and facilities. This would include secure non-car and facilities and promote the Yes a primary school, and outdoor leisure provision but may include other community or limited retail travel promote healthy and provision of new facilities and provision. sustainable travel or non- public transport provision? travel choices Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Access by car is currently affected by a lack of capacity for handling traffic crossing and accessing the A38 No or destined for the city centre, improvements to a number of junctions along the A38 could significantly strategic and local road improve capacity from 2019 onwards To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and Requirements for Will it increase the proportion - This area is poorly served by public transport (although growth may provide limited opportunities to reduce the need to travel Green Travel of journeys using modes other No enhance existing services) Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? - Opportunities for cycling and public footpath connectivity to Derby are limited measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel - The surrounding road network already experiences medium-high levels of congestion at morning peak. cycling) Will it make the best use of - The potential number of trips generated will impact the surrounding road network, namely The Hollow, the No other infrastructure? A516 slip road and the overpass. - Site is dislocated from existing cycle routes serving the Mickleover area

187 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses Yes - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. To achieve stable and or existing businesses to sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient possibly housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and Will it improve existing - Vacancy rates in Mickleover District Centre are low compared to other district centres in Derby City, Possibly - None identified viability of existing town and shopping facilities? although new homes could support existing businesses village centres

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - This is a greenfield site so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce local new development? design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and No operation phases. consumption of materials? To minimise waste and - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. Will it increase waste - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision increase the reuse and possibly - None Identified recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? of appropriate storage for bins and bring sites within the development. Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill. of waste sent to landfill? Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon Neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate sustainable construction SuDs on implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is agricultural greenfield site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level ½. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment affecting water Possibly quality in receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could help to reduce diffuse pollution pollution? from this source. Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air - None identified and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is likely to have no significant effect on local air quality

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - This site is wholly greenfield and extends some 90ha. The site is mainly in agricultural use. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - There are no areas at fluvial flood risk in this area and new housing is unlikely to be affected by this - Ensure that site is Yes form of flooding retained back to To reduce and manage flood risk? - Ditches on this site are the headwaters of the Hell Brook which suffers flooding downstream. greenfield run off flood risk and surface rates to reduce the Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging SuDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, would have no impact on potential for flooding release surface water runoff? flooding downstream downstream Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms To reduce and manage No - Opportunities for public transport usage, walking and cycling on the proposed sites are limited and the impacts of climate climate change? could require increase car usage compared to other DUA sites change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? - Ensure that To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance development is the cultural, architectural the setting of historic cultural, - The South Derbyshire site wraps around the former Pastures Hospital, which includes the Grade II designed to reduce architectural and No Winter Garden and the Grade II listed former chapel. Further large-scale growth could further erode impacts on the and archeological heritage archaeological features in the setting of these features setting of the of the district. the District? Pastures Hospital site To improve access to the - Ensure that any new development cultural heritage of the Will it improve access to the scheme makes District for enjoyment and public and understanding of Possibly - Development in this location could potentially improve access to the pastures site and listed buildings provision for educational purposes the District’s historic and within the site. Opportunities are therefore limited. securing good cultural features? connectivity to the existing PROW network. Will it reduce the amount of - That existing field derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield boundaries, trees within the District? and other landscape elements on site Does it respect and protect - Proximity of Burnaston (650m to south) could lead to a feeling a coalescence if new development To conserve and enhance are retained. existing landscape No were to extend further south than the existing settlement edge - That appropriate the District’s landscape Character? - Site could be visually prominent from Burnaston and the south due to local landform and townscape character new planting is secured on site to Will it protect and create especially to the open spaces, landscape Possibly - Existing trees and other landscape elements could offer potential to screen existing development south and south features, woodlands, hedges locally. west of the and ponds development. Version 1

189 DUA Site 10: Newhouse Farm, West of Ladybank Road, Mickleover Description:

The site lies on the southwest edge of the built up area of Derby, adjacent to the suburb of Mickleover, and is within South Derbyshire. The site comprises agricultural fields and buildings. Open fields largely surround the site, with the A516 forming the southern boundary of the site. The site is not within the Green Belt or close to a Green Wedge within Derby city.

The site is made up of two separate sites, which are being promoted separately, however, there are ongoing discussions between the relevant parties to promote this site as a single strategic site, and there is high developer interest.

190 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing in line with local requirements or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing - The site is located around 1km (depending on access) from the Vicarage Road Health Centre. well-being of the residents and provide Possibly Development could have potential to provide new or fund improvements to existing local medical - None identified facilities population additional facilities for new residents? Will it promote healthy - could improve locally available leisure opportunities including sports pitch provision Yes - Could connect to an existing PROW and/or cycling routes including the Etwall to Derby Cycle Route to lifestyles? the north of the site Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour on this site crime safety and reduce crime - None identified Will it reduce the number of - Insufficient data and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - The sites lie within the catchment areas of Murray Park and John Port Schools, both have limited attainment amongst young TBC capacity for expansion and growth could have a detrimental impact on local schools where it cannot be To improve educational people? satisfactorily accommodated - Continue liaison will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to working age residents who the District’s skills base Possibly - Developers indicate potential for some employment on site which could have an indirect impact on this establish impact have no or lower level objectives (for example where new employer provide staff training etc.). qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable homes in an area close to one of the least affordable inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes locations in Derby City. (Average homes cost 5.7x average earnings in Mickleover, compared to 4.5x - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District average earnings across the city as a whole). District To improve local - Derby City is accessible by car and public transport. Existing parts of Mickleover are served by multiple accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for and frequent bus services and these may be capable of being extending into the proposed development those households who do not Possibly site. education, employment, - service, although scale of the site could support enhanced public transport provision have a car? - Requirements for food shopping facilities, - The scale of the site could require the provision of on-site local services and facilities such as a primary Green Travel and recreational resources school and local centre. Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or measures to secure non-car protect existing local services - The scale of the site would require the provision of on-site local services and facilities. This would and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and and facilities and promote the Yes include a primary school, outdoor leisure provision and community hub. The site promoters also sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and consider that there could be potential to direct public transport services through the site. travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of - Access by car is currently affected by a lack of capacity for handling traffic crossing and accessing the traffic congestion on the No A38 or destined for the city centre, strategic and local road - improvements to a number of junctions along the A38 could significantly improve capacity from 2019 network? onwards To make best use of - The Etwall to Mickleover greenway runs past the northern edge of the site and could provide existing infrastructure and Requirements for Will it increase the proportion connectivity to Derby City Centre - Could support improvements to public transport provision locally especially where public transport can Green Travel reduce the need to travel of journeys using modes other Possibly and increase opportunities be directed through the site Plans, or other than cars? - Site is relatively poorly related to employment provision although local services are available at measures to for non-car travel (public Mickleover District Centre secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Yes - The site would connect to the Etwall Mickleover Greenway (National Cycle Route 68) to the south of the other infrastructure? site

191 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses Yes - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. or existing businesses to To achieve stable and grow? sustainable levels of Will it reduce economic growth and unemployment rates and - None identified. Possibly - New employment could create jobs in an area which is largely residential. Although unemployment maintain economic disparities across the rates in this area are already lower than average compared to Derby City as a whole. competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - The inclusion of employment land on this site could support the creation of new businesses or allow Possibly existing local businesses to move into the area. Impacts would be dependent on the scale and nature of diversification? employment provision on site Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Yes - Site promoters acknowledge that employment opportunities in walking distance of the site are limited. The promoters indicate that some employment could be accommodated on site to meet. - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and Will it improve existing - Vacancy rates in Mickleover District Centre are low compared to other district centres in Derby City, Possibly - None identified viability of existing town and shopping facilities? although new homes could support existing businesses village centres

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - This is a greenfield site so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce local new development? design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and No operation phases. consumption of materials? To minimise waste and - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. Will it increase waste - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of increase the reuse and possibly - None Identified recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites within the development. Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill. of waste sent to landfill? Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon Neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs sustainable construction on implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is agricultural greenfield site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level ½. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent Catchment affecting water quality Possibly in receiving water. Development incorporating SuDS could help to reduce diffuse pollution from this pollution? source. Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air - None identified and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is likely to have no significant effect on local air quality

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - This site is wholly greenfield and in agricultural use. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - There are no areas at fluvial flood risk in this area and new housing is unlikely to be affected by this form Yes To reduce and manage flood risk? of flooding flood risk and surface - None identified. Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging SuDS legislation, and therefore surface water run-off Yes water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, would have no impact on flooding release surface water runoff? downstream Will it reduce the causes of To reduce and manage No - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new the impacts of climate climate change? homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? - Ensure that development is Will it protect and enhance designed having To protect and enhance - Development could impact on intact ridge and furrow located to the north of the site the setting of historic cultural, regard distant the cultural, architectural - English Heritage has expressed specific concerns that any development to the west of the B5020 would architectural and No views from have detrimental impacts upon the setting of Grade I listed Radbourne Hall and its parkland, as and archeological heritage Radbourne Hall, to archaeological features in development would be visible. of the district. the District? ensure the setting of the site is preserved. To improve access to the - Ensure that any new development cultural heritage of the scheme makes District for enjoyment and Will it improve access to the public and understanding of - Development in this location could connect to and secure improvements on existing footpaths which run provision for Yes from Radbourne Lane up to Radbourne Hall connecting to the National Cycle Route to the south of the securing good educational purposes the District’s historic and site. connectivity to the cultural features? existing PROW and national cycle route network. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield - That existing field within the District? boundaries, trees, plantations and - Site falls partially within an area of secondary sensitivity according to Derbyshire Areas of Multiple other landscape To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect existing landscape No Environmental Sensitivity elements on site - English Heritage has expressed specific concerns that any development to the west of the B5020 would are retained. the District’s landscape Character? and townscape character have detrimental impacts on local heritage features - That appropriate new planting is Will it protect and create - Tree belt along the cycle route provides a strong landscape element as do existing plantations within secured on site to open spaces, landscape Possibly and adjacent to the site. west and south of features, woodlands, hedges - Other landscape features such as hedgerows and field trees could help integrate development into local the development. and ponds landscape Version 1

193 DUA Site 11: Land at Hackwood Farm, Derby Description:

Hackwood Farm lies on the western boundary of the City adjoining the northern edge of Mickleover, on the north side of the former Mickleover/Friar Gate railway line and the west side of Station Road. This cross boundary broad location consists of two sites, one within Derby City (DE3) and the other within South Derbyshire (SD6). The two sites together are being promoted as a potential large-scale strategic urban extension to the city. The site is predominantly made up of agricultural fields with associated farm buildings and a nursery in the north east corner of the site.

194 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Will provide new open space and affordable housing or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Could help fund improvements to local medical facilities although site is located around 2km (depending on well-being of the residents and provide Possibly access) from the nearest health centre - population additional facilities for new - Is unlikely to fund new facilities residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - could improve locally available leisure opportunities including sport pitch provision lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW and/or cycling routes Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour on this site crime safety and reduce crime - Will it reduce the number of - Insufficient data and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - The sites lie within the catchment areas of Murray Park and John Port Schools, both have limited capacity attainment amongst young for expansion and growth could have a detrimental impact on local schools where it cannot be satisfactorily ? - Continue liaison To improve educational people? accommodated will local Schools Will it reduce the number of achievement and improve and LEA to working age residents who the District’s skills base No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable homes in an area close to one of the least affordable inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes locations in Derby City. (Average homes cost 5.7x average earnings in Mickleover, compared to 4.5x - with deprivation across the poorest in the District average earnings across the city as a whole). District To improve local - The site is poorly related to existing services by foot or public transport. There is limited public transport in Will it make access easier for accessibility to healthcare, this area, with Radbourne Lane being served by a demand responsive service, although scale of the site those households who do not Possibly could support enhanced public transport provision education, employment, have a car? - The scale of the site could require the provision of on-site local services and facilities such as a primary - Requirements food shopping facilities, school and local centre. for Green Travel and recreational resources Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or measures to protect existing local services and sports facilities) and - The scale of the would require the provision of on-site local services and facilities This would include a secure non-car and facilities and promote the Yes primary school, outdoor leisure provision and local centre travel promote healthy and provision of new facilities and sustainable travel or non- public transport provision? travel choices Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Access by car is currently affected by a lack of capacity for handling traffic crossing and accessing the A38 No or destined for the city centre, improvements to a number of junctions along the A38 could significantly strategic and local road improve capacity from 2019 onwards To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and Requirements Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel - The Etwall to Mickleover greenway runs past the South of the site and could provide connectivity to Derby for Green Travel of journeys using modes other Possibly City Centre Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? - Could support improvements to public transport provision locally measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Yes - The site could connect to the Etwall Mickleover Greenway (National Cycle Route 68) to the south of the other infrastructure? site

195 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses Yes - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in To achieve stable and or existing businesses to marketing, selling new homes. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Vacancy rates in Mickleover District Centre are low compared to other Will it improve existing viability of existing town and Possibly district centres in Derby City, although new homes could support existing shopping facilities? businesses village centres

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - This is a greenfield site so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, new development? but could reinforce local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation - An appropriate design policy could help No during construction and operation phases. consumption of materials? ensure that sufficient recycling space is To minimise waste and - There are no site-specific waste generation issues. included in new development. Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recovery and recycling? recycling through the provision of appropriate storage for bins recycling of waste materials Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce of waste sent to landfill? waste sent to landfill Will it promote the implementation of - All new homes will be operationally carbon Neutral by 2016 and would be Yes expected to incorporate SuDs on implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood sustainable construction and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is forms of construction and No minerals including sand agricultural greenfield site - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control Will it help ensure water requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% resources are used Yes below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level ½. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Agricultural runoff is an identified issue in the River Trent and Derwent - None identified Possibly Catchment affecting water quality in receiving water. Development pollution? incorporating SuDS could help to reduce diffuse pollution from this source. Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site Will it reduce light pollution? No - To reduce water, light, air development and occupation. and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is likely to have no significant effect on local air quality

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. To minimise the No irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new - This site is wholly greenfield and in agricultural use. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - There are no areas at fluvial flood risk in this area and new housing is unlikely - None identified. Yes To reduce and manage flood risk? to be affected by this form of flooding flood risk and surface Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging SuDS water run-off Yes legislation, and therefore surface water would have to be retained back to release surface water runoff? greenfield runoff rates, would have no impact on flooding downstream and Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in - None Identified. To reduce and manage No aggregate terms (albeit new homes on the edge of Derby will be more energy the impacts of climate climate change? efficient than existing housing stock locally). change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on causes generation in the District? site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance - Development could impact on the setting of the listed building at Potlocks - Ensure that development is designed the cultural, architectural the setting of historic cultural, Farm, which is around 200m from the site boundary. having regard to both Potlocks Farm, architectural and No - English Heritage has expressed specific concerns that any development to the and more distant views from and archeological heritage archaeological features in west of the B5020 would have detrimental impacts upon the setting of Grade I Radbourne Hall, to ensure the of the district. the District? listed Radbourne Hall and its parkland, as development would be visible. setting of both sites are preserved. - Ensure that any new development To improve access to the Will it improve access to the scheme makes provision for securing cultural heritage of the public and understanding of - Development in this location could connect to and secure improvements on Yes existing footpaths which run from Radbourne Lane up to Radbourne Hall good connectivity to the existing District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and connecting to the National Cycle Route to the south of the site. PROW and national cycle route educational purposes cultural features? network. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - No site is greenfield - Development is designed to take within the District? account of the local landscape elements including trees and To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect hedgerows on site existing landscape No - Site falls within an area of secondary sensitivity according to Derbyshire Areas That existing field boundaries, trees of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity - the District’s landscape Character? and other landscape elements on and townscape character site are retained. Will it protect and create - That appropriate new planting is open spaces, landscape - Tree belt along the cycle route provides a strong landscape element. Other Possibly landscape features such as hedgerows to the north of the site along secured on site to the north and west features, woodlands, hedges Radbourne Lane could help integrate development into local landscape of the development. and ponds

197 Swadlincote Site 1: Broomy Farm Woodville Description: The site lies adjacent to the built up area of Woodville. Swadlincote town centre is 2.6 km away to the south west.

The site comprises agricultural fields that are interspersed with hedgerows and trees along their boundaries. Within the south western part of the site there is a dismantled railway cutting. To the north of the site lie open fields. A small portion of the site bounds the A511. The site is not located within the Green Belt.

The Goseley Estate site lies to the east of the site.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - Site is not located within 2km of a statutory site and would not affect the integrity of any Site of Special internationally nationally important Yes Scientific Interest or Special Area of Conservation. wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance - The site is located around 100m to the north of Woodville Railway Cutting County Wildlife Site (SD026), designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes although the site is separated by the A514 and would not have any impact on the site wildlife sites)? - Ensure that sites species (including UK and protect and Could development affect Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, GCN, enhance local protected species or BAP priority Possibly Badger, and Barn Owl locally. wildlife sites and and Species) and enhance species? improve biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other connectivity to sites geodiversity across the habitat creation on site including Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. The south western boundary of the site to the A511 is National Forest Planting (where an area covered by a TPO. District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes There is no regionally important geological sites within this area or within 1km of the site importance? - Will it reduce the number of - Site would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within Swadlincote and South Derbyshire. accommodation? Will it increase the range and affordability of housing for all social Yes - Site would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision above building control requirements related to accessibility on any identified sites. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - The site could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in Swadlincote meet existing and future need? and South Derbyshire. Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - The site is an urban extension and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people? 198 Will it improve people’s health Yes - The site could improve access to local open space including National Forest Planting. or wellbeing? - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing - The site is located around 800m (depending on access) from the Burton Road Health Centre. improves access well-being of the residents and provide Possibly Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities. by walking and population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities cycling to residents? Swadlincote Town Will it promote healthy centre Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of Possibly - New development in this area may be able to deliver capacity/safety enhancements around Clock Island and fear of crime people involved in accidents - The nearest secondary school is Granville Community School, which has spare capacity to accommodate Will it improve educational some additional pupils, and has the potential to expand. However, other developments in Swadlincote attainment amongst young would need to be taken into consideration. ? - The nearest primary schools to the site are Woodville Infant and Juniors, and Midway. There is little or no To improve educational people? - Continue liaison capacity at any Swadlincote Primary Schools, although the site could fall within the normal area for will local Schools achievement and improve Hartshorne Primary and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable and low cost private housing within the Swadlincote gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated Area with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - Woodville has the following local services and facilities: secondary school, cash point, community centre, To improve local convenience store, petrol station, hourly bus service, post office, public house and a library all within 1km. - The site is also within fairly close proximity of the wide range of services and facilities of Swadlincote town accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for centre (2km). education, employment, - Bus route 61 (hourly) runs between Derby and Swadlincote stops close to the proposed site on Hartshorne those households who do not Yes - Requirements for Road. Other nearby services include an hourly service between Ashby and Burton. food shopping facilities, have a car? Green Travel and recreational resources - Significant new employment development is proposed as part of the Woodville Regeneration Area (1.5km). Plans, or other (including open spaces Existing large scale employment is based along Woodhouse Street and at Tetron Point (circa 2km and measures to 3km respectively). secure non-car and sports facilities) and Will it help deliver new or travel promote healthy and protect existing local services sustainable travel or non- and facilities and promote the Possibly - Site is likely to support the nearby Woodville Local Centre. It is less likely to significantly contribute towards new retail or community facilities on site given its scale. travel choices provision of new facilities and public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of - The site would generate additional traffic and congestion, which would need to be managed on the A514, traffic congestion on the Possibly the A511 and the Clock Island junction. strategic and local road - May be potential to offset impact on the Clock Island by connecting the A511 to the A514 through the site network? although this is uncertain To make best use of - There is an hourly bus service in each direction between Swadlincote, Burton and Ashby de la Zouch, and existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion a twice-hourly bus service per direction between Swadlincote and Derby. - There is a footway and bridleway that cross the site. No public access routes connect the site with Green Travel reduce the need to travel of journeys using modes other Possibly and increase opportunities Woodville Road east of the site. Plans, or other than cars? - The site has relatively good access to employment and local community and social facilities which could measures to for non-car travel (public reduce the need to travel secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Possibly - New development in this area may be able to deliver minor capacity improvements to the Clock Island other infrastructure?

199 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Woodville and or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Swadlincote. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and New development in this location could also help sustain local services in Woodville and Swadlincote Will it improve existing - access by a variety Yes town centre (Swadlincote town centre currently has a vacancy rate of around 12.5%, which is broadly in viability of existing town and of transport options shopping facilities? line with national vacancy rates for shopping centres). village centres to Swadlincote Town Centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites are not previously developed so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce new development? local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation No phases. - An appropriate consumption of materials? design policy could - There are no site-specific waste generation issues identified. To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling appropriate storage for bins recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is restored minerals site which is minerals including sand greenfield. - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution? Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air - None Identified Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air and noise pollution quality issues in this area

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the Will it reduce the loss of irreversible loss of - Site is greenfield and in agricultural use. Development would lead to the loss of around 21ha of agricultural land to new No - None identified. agricultural land. . undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Yes - This site is located outside of an area at fluvial flood risk. To reduce and manage flood risk? flood risk and surface - None identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new To reduce and manage No homes within Swadlincote will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Swadlincote change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No architectural features have been identified within in this area which are likely to be affected by new architectural and Yes - None Identified. development. and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of connect to existing Possibly - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest which is an increasingly important District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and cultural ad leisure resource within the District public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of - That existing derelict and degraded land No - Site is productive agricultural land. hedgerows and within the District? treebelts on the site are preserved Does it respect and protect - Site is located in an area of secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s Areas of Multiple and inform site Environmental Sensitivity layout. existing landscape No - Development in this location would be visible from higher ground to the north, due to local landform and - That significant Character? prominence of the site tree planting along the northern edge To conserve and enhance of the site is used to limit views from the District’s landscape the north and townscape character - Potential for SuDS, Will it protect and create open space and open spaces, landscape National Forest Yes - There is a significant tree belt which cuts across the site towards the north and planting around the A511 features, woodlands, hedges - Containment of built development within existing on tree belt could reduce views from the north. Planting around the northern edge of and ponds the site to create soft transition between the urban are and countryside beyond Version 1 201 Swadlincote Site 2: Butt Farm, Woodville Description: The Butt Farm site lies adjacent to the urban area of Woodville. Woodville shopping facilities are less than 0.8 km away on High Street. Swadlincote town centre is 2.6 km away and Burton town centre is 10.1 km to the west.

The A511 (Ashby Road) which runs to the south of the site leads to the A42 at Ashby, and towards Swadlincote in the other direction.

The site is in single ownership. The site comprises of agricultural fields interspersed with hedgerows and trees along its boundaries. There are telegraph poles that lie across the site. There is residential development around the majority of the site boundaries, though not to the north east which is bordered by open countryside. The site is not located in the Green Belt.

202 Will it improve people’s health Yes - The site could improve access to local open space including National Forest Planting. or wellbeing? - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing improves access - The site is located around 1km (depending on access) from the Burton Road Health Centre. Development residents and provide Possibly by walking and well-being of the could help fund improvements to local medical facilities. population additional facilities for new cycling to residents? Swadlincote Town Will it promote healthy centre Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of No - New development in this area may be able to deliver capacity/safety enhancements around Clock Island and fear of crime people involved in accidents - The nearest secondary school is Granville Community School. The school could accommodate some Will it improve educational additional secondary school places, though other developments in Swadlincote would need to be taken attainment amongst young into account. ? - The nearest primary school to the site is Woodville Infant and Juniors. - Continue liaison To improve educational people? - There is currently little or no capacity at any Swadlincote Primary School ,although there may be capacity will local Schools achievement and improve for expansion at nearby Hartshorne Primary. and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality gap between the richest and Yes - New housing would increase access to affordable and low cost private housing within the Swadlincote - None identified inequalities associated Area with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - Woodville has the following local services and facilities: secondary school, cash point, community centre, To improve local convenience store, petrol station, hourly bus service, post office, public house and a library all within 1km. - The site is also within fairly close proximity of the wide range of services and facilities of Swadlincote town accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for centre (2km). education, employment, - Bus route 61 (hourly) runs between Derby and Swadlincote stops close to the proposed site on Hartshorne those households who do not Yes - Requirements for Road. Other nearby services includes an hourly service between Ashby and Burton. food shopping facilities, have a car? Green Travel and recreational resources - Significant new employment development is proposed as part of the Woodville Regeneration Area (1.5km). Plans, or other (including open spaces Existing large scale employment is based along Woodhouse Street and at Tetron Point (circa 2km and measures to 3km respectively). secure non-car and sports facilities) and Will it help deliver new or travel promote healthy and protect existing local services sustainable travel or non- and facilities and promote the Possibly - Site is likely to support the nearby Woodville Local Centre. It is less likely to significantly contribute towards new retail or community facilities on site given its scale. travel choices provision of new facilities and public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of - The site appears to have two potential accesses onto the adopted highway, one to the north (Vale Road) traffic congestion on the and one to the south (Ashby Road). It is unclear whether either would be adequate to service a site of this No strategic and local road size alone. network? - It is likely that this scheme would negatively impact on the A511 and the Clock Island roundabout. To make best use of - There is an hourly bus service in each direction between Swadlincote, Burton and Ashby de la Zouch, and existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion a twice-hourly bus service per direction between Swadlincote and Derby. - There is a footway and bridleway that cross the site. No public access routes connect the site with Green Travel reduce the need to travel of journeys using modes other Possibly and increase opportunities Woodville Road east of the site. Plans, or other than cars? - The site has relatively good access to employment and local community and social facilities which could measures to for non-car travel (public reduce the need to travel secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - No, or very limited potential to secure capacity improvements to the A511 through development on this other infrastructure? site alone

203 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Woodville and or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Swadlincote. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and New development in this location could also help sustain local services in Woodville and Swadlincote Will it improve existing - access by a variety Yes town centre ( Swadlincote town centre currently has a vacancy rate of around 12.5%, which is broadly in viability of existing town and of transport options shopping facilities? line with national vacancy rates for shopping centres). village centres to Swadlincote Town Centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites are not previously developed so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce new development? local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation No phases. - An appropriate consumption of materials? design policy could - There are no site-specific waste generation issues identified. To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling appropriate storage for bins recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is restored minerals site which is minerals including sand greenfield. - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the Will it reduce the loss of irreversible loss of - This site is wholly greenfield and in agricultural use. Development in this location would lead to the loss agricultural land to new No - None identified. of a 15.7ha of land. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Yes - This site is located outside of an area at fluvial flood risk. To reduce and manage flood risk? flood risk and surface - None identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new To reduce and manage No homes within Swadlincote will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within the city. change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No architectural features have been identified within in this area which are likely to be affected by new architectural and Yes - None Identified. development. and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of connect to existing Possibly - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest which is an increasingly important District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and cultural ad leisure resource within the District public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Site is productive agricultural land. - That existing within the District? hedgerows and - Site is located in an area of primary and secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s Areas of treebelts on the site are preserved Does it respect and protect Multiple Environmental Sensitivity - Development in this location would be visible from higher ground to the north, due to local landform and and inform site To conserve and enhance existing landscape No the District’s landscape prominence of the site layout. Character? - There are topographical constraints as the site slopes down towards Vale Road and steeply up towards - That all parts of the and townscape character the A511 CWS and - Development of this site would intrude into the open countryside on the north eastern side of the site, but protected from Will it protect and create development open spaces, landscape is contained by existing residential development or the nearby County Wildlife Site on the other sides Possibly - There are a number of well-established hedgerows or tree belts on the eastern edge of the site, which - That local landform features, woodlands, hedges could help tie new development into the wider landscape. is preserved and ponds - Development could negatively impact local landform which may not be amenable to development Version 1

205 Swadlincote Site 3: Goseley Estate Extension: Woodville Description: The site lies adjacent to Woodville and the Goseley Estate. Swadlincote town centre lies 2.4 km to the south west of the site.

The site comprises agricultural fields, which are interspersed by trees and hedgerows along the field boundaries. The southern boundary of the site is bordered by residential development, and there are a number of buildings within the site along the eastern boundary. Woodville Road borders the site to the west. ] The site is within multiple ownership. There is thought to be a low developer interest in the site currently, though due to the size of the site it is expected that builder interest would arise,

206 Will it improve people’s health Yes - The site could improve access to local open space including National Forest Planting. or wellbeing? - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing improves access residents and provide Possibly - The site is located around 1.2km (depending on access) from the Burton Road Health Centre. by walking and well-being of the Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities. population additional facilities for new cycling to residents? Swadlincote Will it promote healthy Town centre Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of -- - No Data and fear of crime people involved in accidents - The nearest secondary school is Granville Community School, which has spare capacity to accommodate Will it improve educational some additional pupils, and has the potential to expand. However, other developments in Swadlincote attainment amongst young would need to be taken into consideration. ? - The nearest primary schools to the site are Woodville Infant and Juniors, and Midway. There is little or no - Continue liaison To improve educational people? capacity at any Swadlincote Primary Schools, although the site could fall within the normal area for will local Schools achievement and improve Hartshorne Primary and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality gap between the richest and Yes - New housing would increase access to affordable and low cost private housing within the Swadlincote - None identified inequalities associated Area with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - Woodville has the following local services and facilities: secondary school, cash point, community centre, To improve local convenience store, petrol station, hourly bus service, post office, public house and a library all within 1km. - The site is also within fairly close proximity of the wide range of services and facilities of Swadlincote town accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for centre (2.4km). education, employment, those households who do not Yes - Bus route 61 (hourly) runs between Derby and Swadlincote stops close to the proposed site on Hartshorne - Requirements food shopping facilities, have a car? Road. Other nearby services include an hourly service between Ashby and Burton. for Green Travel and recreational resources - Significant new employment development is proposed as part of the Woodville Regeneration Area (1.5km). Plans, or other Existing large scale employment is based along Woodhouse Street and at Tetron Point (circa 2km and measures to (including open spaces 3km respectively). secure non-car and sports facilities) and Will it help deliver new or travel promote healthy and protect existing local services sustainable travel or non- and facilities and promote the Possibly - Site is likely to support the nearby Woodville Local Centre. It is less likely to significantly contribute towards new retail or community facilities on site given its scale. travel choices provision of new facilities and public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the No - The site would be likely to add to the peak hour congestion at the Clock Island strategic and local road To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Bus route 61 (hourly) runs between Derby and Swadlincote stops on the Goseley Estate. Other nearby - Requirements Will it increase the proportion services include an hourly service between Ashby and Burton reduce the need to travel for Green of journeys using modes other Possibly - A footpath traverses the site and runs alongside the development to the south. Travel Plans, or and increase opportunities than cars? - The site has relatively good access to employment and local community and social facilities which could other measures for non-car travel (public reduce the need to travel to secure non- transport walking and car travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - Site will not offer opportunities to deliver safety or capacity improvements on the nearby Clock Island other infrastructure?

207 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Woodville and or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Swadlincote. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and access by a variety To enhance the vitality and New development in this location could also help sustain local services in Woodville and Swadlincote Will it improve existing - of transport options Yes town centre (Swadlincote town centre currently has a vacancy rate of around 12.5%, which is broadly in viability of existing town and shopping facilities? to Swadlincote village centres line with national vacancy rates for shopping centres). Town Centre and Woodville local centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites are not previously developed so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce new development? local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation No phases. - An appropriate consumption of materials? design policy could - There are no site-specific waste generation issues identified. To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling appropriate storage for bins recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is greenfield. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the Will it reduce the loss of irreversible loss of - Site is greenfield and in agricultural use. Development would lead to the loss of around 20ha of agricultural land to new No - None identified. agricultural land and immature woodland . undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Yes - This site is located outside of an area at fluvial flood risk. To reduce and manage flood risk? flood risk and surface - None identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new To reduce and manage No homes within Swadlincote will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Swadlincote change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No architectural features have been identified within in this area which are likely to be affected by new architectural and Yes - None Identified. development. and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of connect to existing Possibly - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest which is an increasingly important District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and cultural ad leisure resource within the District public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Site is farmland/ immature woodland and has not been previously developed - That existing within the District? hedgerows, tree - Site is located in an area of secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s Areas of Multiple planting and scrub Environmental Sensitivity is retained on site. To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect - Development in this location would be visible from higher ground to the north, due to local landform and - That further existing landscape No prominence of the site strategic planting is the District’s landscape Character? - The site is well connected to the urban area of Woodville, however it is not contained by urban form, and secured along the and townscape character development would expand into the open countryside and have the effect of closing the gap between northern edge of Hartshorne and Woodville. the site to reduce Will it protect and create views from higher open spaces, landscape - The eastern part of the site comprises of scrub and could help screen the site from views to the east. ground to the Possibly - There is also an extensive are of immature woodland and scrub close to the southern edge of the site features, woodlands, hedges north. - Given the extent of scrub and woodland on site much of this could be lost through site development. and ponds? Version 1

209 Swadlincote Site 4: Occupation Lane (Woodville Regeneration Area) Description: The site is located to the south of Woodville and comprises a mixture of brownfield and greenfield land. Two industrial uses are currently in operation on the site. Part of the greenfield land has previously been worked for minerals and subsequently reclaimed.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation - Site is not located within 2km of a statutory site and would not affect the integrity of any Site of Special Will it conserve and enhance Scientific Interest or Special Area of Conservation. A small part of the site could drain to a ditch which internationally nationally important Yes ultimately discharges to the Mease. Although given the small area involved and the distance from the wildlife sites? To avoid damage to SAC it is unlikely that surface water discharges will have any discernible impact on the SAC. Will it conserve and enhance designated sites and - There are no County Wildlife Sites within 500m of this site. Woodville Pond (SD281), which was located in locally important (non-statutory Yes the northern part of this site, was removed from the wildlife site register in 2009. species (including UK and wildlife sites)? Local BAP Priority Habitat Could development affect - Ensure that the site - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, GCN improves local protected species or BAP priority Possibly and Species) and enhance and Badger biodiversity interest biodiversity and species? Will it provide tree planting or other geodiversity across the habitat creation on site including Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. District National Forest Planting (where - The site is located within the National Forest relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes There is no regionally important geological sites within this area or within 1km of the site importance? - Will it reduce the number of - Site would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within Swadlincote and South Derbyshire. accommodation? Will it increase the range and - Site would be expected to deliver some affordable housing, although depending on site viability could be a affordability of housing for all social Yes reduce levels compared to greenfield sites within the vicinity. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision related to accessibility on any identified sites. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - The site could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in Swadlincote meet existing and future need? and South Derbyshire. Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - No there are no empty homes within the development area empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

210 Will it improve people’s health Yes - The site could improve access to local open space including National Forest Planting. or wellbeing? - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing improves access - The site is located around 800m (depending on access) from the Burton Road Health Centre. residents and provide Possibly by walking and well-being of the Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities. population additional facilities for new cycling to residents? Swadlincote Town Will it promote healthy centre Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of Yes - This area is subject to significant levels of antisocial behaviour. To improve community crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - New development in this area may be able to deliver improvements around Clock Island, including the and fear of crime Yes provision of an alternative route for traffic heading towards Swadlincote from Ashby de La Zouch, people involved in accidents therefore reducing traffic on this congested roundabout. - The nearest secondary schools are Granville Community School, and Pingle School. Will it improve educational - Both schools currently have some capacity to accommodate additional pupils arising from the attainment amongst young ? development, and could accommodate limited expansion. To improve educational people? - There is little or no capacity at any Swadlincote primary schools, and it is unclear whether pupils from the - Continue liaison site could be accommodated elsewhere in the Swadlincote urban Area. will local Schools achievement and improve and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of working age residents who establish impact Yes - Development on this site would be employment led. An increase in employment provision will increase have no or lower level local jobs and could contribute towards upskilling and training the local workforce. qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable and low cost private housing within the Swadlincote gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated Area with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - Woodville has the following local services and facilities: secondary school, cash point, community centre, To improve local convenience store, petrol station, hourly bus service, post office, public house and a library all within 1km. - The site is also within fairly close proximity of the wide range of services and facilities of Swadlincote town accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for centre (2km). education, employment, Bus route 61 (hourly) runs between Derby and Swadlincote stops close to the proposed site on Hartshorne those households who do not Yes - - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? Road. Other nearby services include an hourly service between Ashby and Burton. Green Travel and recreational resources - Significant new employment development is proposed as part of the Woodville Regeneration Area (1.5km). Plans, or other (including open spaces Existing large scale employment is based along Woodhouse Street and at Tetron Point (circa 2km and measures to 3km respectively). secure non-car and sports facilities) and Will it help deliver new or travel promote healthy and protect existing local services - Site is likely to support the nearby Woodville Local Centre. It is less likely to significantly contribute sustainable travel or non- and facilities and promote the Possibly towards new retail or community facilities on site given its scale, although would deliver open space and travel choices provision of new facilities and National Forest Planting. public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - This development would provide an alternative transport route from Butt Lane to the A514 beyond the Yes Clock Roundabout, and would alleviate congestion on the A511 and A514 around this pinch point during strategic and local road peak times. network? To make best use of - There are hourly bus services passing the site along the A514 and A511 including the Number 61 existing infrastructure and (Swadlincote–Derby) and 9 (Burton–Ashby). - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion Green Travel reduce the need to travel of journeys using modes other Possibly - There may be opportunity to improve off road walking and cycling routes on site, and improve connections and increase opportunities to proposed PROW in The National Forest. Plans, or other than cars? - The site has relatively good access to employment and local community and social facilities which could measures to for non-car travel (public reduce the need to travel secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Yes - Improved capacity around Clock Island could reduce peak hour congestion and could help bring forward other infrastructure? other development locally.

211 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Yes Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Woodville and or existing businesses to To achieve stable and Swadlincote. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and Yes - Employment led development would help improve new jobs in an area which experiences higher than maintain economic disparities across the (district) average employment rates competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic Possibly - The provision of new employment could support the creation of new businesses or encourage existing diversification? businesses from elsewhere in the district or from other areas to move into the area. Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Yes - Site would be employment led with some housing. - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and New development in this location could also help sustain local services in Woodville and Swadlincote Will it improve existing - access by a variety Yes town centre (Swadlincote town centre currently has a vacancy rate of around 12.5%, which is broadly in viability of existing town and shopping facilities? of transport options village centres line with national vacancy rates for shopping centres). to Swadlincote Town Centre - This site is partially brownfield and development could help improve townscape character and the quality Will it improve the quality of of the public realm around the Woodville and Church Gresley area. Yes new development? - Development could help safeguard the grade II* TG Green building and improve the setting of other listed To improve the quality of buildings located within the regeneration area. new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on the inclusion of parts of the site which are previously developed and include areas of built natural resources and development and hard-standing materials? - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation Will it lead to the reduce phases. No - An appropriate consumption of materials? - There may limited opportunities to reuse demolition waste on site although impacts would not be design policy could To minimise waste and significant. help ensure that Will it increase waste sufficient recycling increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins space is included in new Will it reduce the proportion - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill No - There may be areas of contamination on site and these may require disposal of site, although this is development. of waste sent to landfill? unclear Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and Possibly - There may limited opportunities to reuse demolition waste on site although impacts would not be minerals including sand significant. - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water Possibly - Development could allow improvements for surface water management on site pollution? Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air - None Identified Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air and noise pollution quality issues in this area

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the Will it reduce the loss of irreversible loss of - This site is poorly restored, having been used historically for the extraction of minerals agricultural land to new Yes - None identified. - Around 11ha of the site is greenfield, although it is not in productive agricultural use undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Yes - This site is located outside of an area at fluvial flood risk. To reduce and manage flood risk? flood risk and surface - None identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new To reduce and manage No homes within Swadlincote will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Swadlincote change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? Will it protect and enhance - Ensure TG Greens To protect and enhance - The redevelopment of this site would be expected to secure the reuse of the former TG Green Factory and other heritage the cultural, architectural the setting of historic cultural, architectural and Yes which is Grade II* listed and currently on the heritage at risk register. assets are and archeological heritage - It could also help improve the setting of other listed buildings including Bretby Art Pottery, Church of St safeguarded archaeological features in Stephen and two bottle kilns. through of the district. the District? development To improve access to the - Ensure sites connect to existing cultural heritage of the Will it improve access to the public rights of way District for enjoyment and public and understanding of - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest which is an increasingly important Possibly and cycle routes the District’s historic and cultural ad leisure resource within the District. It could also open up this area and potentially improve and that heritage educational purposes public access to identified heritage features within the site cultural features? sites are publically accessible where appropriate Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land Yes - Site is poorly restored following historical minerals working and waste disposal. Development could help protect productive greenfield sites elsewhere in the District and within the District? - That existing - Site is not located in an area of sensitivity according to the County Council’s Areas of Multiple hedgerows and Environmental Sensitivity scrub is retained To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect - Development in this urban fringe location would have an impact on the residential development on site wherever existing landscape Possibly surrounding the site, due to loss of views over an area of open landscape. possible the District’s landscape Character? - The site is almost entirely surrounded by built development, except for a small area to the north west and - That significant and townscape character south west of the site, where significant tree planting would screen new development from the countryside new National beyond. Forest planting is Will it protect and create secured throughout open spaces, landscape the site. Yes - There is an outgrown hedgerow/tree belt to the south of an existing haulage yard. features, woodlands, hedges - The central part of the site is largely devoid of existing landscape features and ponds Version 1

213 Swadlincote Site 5: Land East of Sandcliffe Road Midway Description: The site lies adjacent to the Lower and Upper Midway residential estates in Swadlincote. Swadlincote town centre is 2.6 km to the south of the site, and A511 lies to the south of the site.

Residential development borders the southern and western boundaries of the site. Fields dispersed with hedgerows and pockets of woodland border the remaining boundaries.

The site is in single ownership. Demand from developers is thought to be high, and there is thought to be medium end values for housing.

214 Will it improve people’s health Yes - The site could improve access to local open space including National Forest Planting. or wellbeing? - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing - The site is located around 1.5km (depending on access) from Heartwood Medical Centre (Civic Way), and improves access well-being of the residents and provide Possibly Swadlincote Surgery (Darklands Road). by walking and population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities cycling to residents? Swadlincote Town Will it promote healthy centre Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - No data and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - The nearest secondary school is Granville Community School, which has the capacity to accommodate Will it improve educational some of the additional pupils arising from the development, and also has the potential to expand. attainment amongst young - This site alone would exceed the existing capacity available at the school. Other developments in ? Swadlincote would need to be taken into consideration. To improve educational people? - Continue liaison - The nearest Primary School to the site is Midway. will local Schools achievement and improve - There is little or no capacity at any Swadlincote Primary Schools and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable and low cost private housing within the Swadlincote gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated Area with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - Woodville local Centre is within 1.5km and has the following local services and facilities: secondary school, To improve local cash point, community centre, convenience store, petrol station, hourly bus service, post office, public accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for house and a library all within 1km. education, employment, - The site is also within 1.8km of Swadlincote town centre. those households who do not No - Requirements for food shopping facilities, - Two buses per hour (reducing to one per hour in the evening) operate in the residential area to the south. have a car? - The site is within the upper threshold walking time of most services, but the lack of pedestrian and cycling Green Travel and recreational resources connection points with the adjacent site mean that services and public transport would not be easily Plans, or other (including open spaces accessible measures to Will it help deliver new or secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and protect existing local services and facilities and promote the Possibly - May be limited potential for site to support existing local centre in Woodville or Swadlincote sustainable travel or non- - Site may enable the delivery of some local facilities including sports pitches and open space on site provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the No - Site is likely to affect traffic congestion on the A511 and Clock Island to the north of the site strategic and local road - This site could also negatively impact the Sandcliffe Road/Midway Road traffic light controlled junction. To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Two buses per hour (reducing to one per hour in the evening) operate in the residential area to the south. - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion Green Travel reduce the need to travel of journeys using modes other No - The site is within the upper threshold walking time of most services, but the lack of pedestrian and cycling and increase opportunities connection points with the adjacent site mean that services and public transport would not be easily Plans, or other than cars? accessible measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - Site is likely to exacerbate congestion on local road network. other infrastructure? - Bus services on the site to the north are difficult to access from the site.

215 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Woodville and or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Swadlincote. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good To enhance the vitality and New development in this location could make a limited contribution towards sustaining local services in Will it improve existing - connectivity to possibly Woodville and Swadlincote town centre ( Swadlincote town centre currently has a vacancy rate of around viability of existing town and Woodville and shopping facilities? 12.5%, which is broadly in line with national vacancy rates for shopping centres). village centres Swadlincote

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites are not previously developed so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce new development? local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation No phases. consumption of materials? To minimise waste and - There are no site-specific waste generation issues identified. Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of - None Identified appropriate storage for bins recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is restored minerals site which is minerals including sand greenfield. - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the Will it reduce the loss of irreversible loss of - Site is greenfield and in agricultural use. Development would lead to the loss of around 23ha of agricultural land to new No - None identified. agricultural land. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Yes - This site is located outside of an area at fluvial flood risk although there is a small watercourse just outside To reduce and manage flood risk? of the north eastern part of the site (see image) which is known to flood. flood risk and surface - None identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new To reduce and manage No homes within Swadlincote will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Swadlincote change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No architectural features have been identified within in this area which are likely to be affected by new architectural and Yes - None Identified. development. and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of connect to existing Possibly - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest which is an increasingly important District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and cultural ad leisure resource within the District public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Site is productive agricultural land. within the District? - That existing - Site is located in an area of secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s Areas of Multiple hedgerows and Environmental Sensitivity treebelts on the Does it respect and protect site are preserved existing landscape No - Development in this location would have a notable impact on the local landscape due to local landform and To conserve and enhance prominence of the site from the north). where these exist the District’s landscape Character? - The existing settlement boundary along Salisbury Drive, Winchester Drive and Coventry Close is poorly - That significant and townscape character screened and presents an eroded settlement edge from near and distant views to the north. tree planting along - There are few substantial hedgerows, field trees or other landscape elements on site which could help the northern edge Will it protect and create integrate new development into the local landscape. of the site is used open spaces, landscape to limit views from Yes - Site development is not likely to lead to the loss of landscape elements given a relative lack of features on features, woodlands, hedges site the north and ponds - National Forest Planting could deliver new and enhance existing habitats such as woodland, hedges on site Version 1

217 Swadlincote Site 6: Land North of William Nadin Way/ West of Council Depot Description: The site lies to the west of Swadlincote, and covers the area from Park Road to the current Council Depot down to William Nadin Way. On the central part of the site there is a golf course currently under construction that will be accessed off William Nadin Way. The site represents former mineral workings and is now classed as greenfield.

Swadlincote town centre is under 2 km away to the east, and the site fronts the A514 (William Nadin Way) which leads to the A444. There is consent for 201 dwellings on the Council Depot site to the east of the site, subject to legal agreements.

218 Will it improve people’s health Yes - The site could improve access to local open space including National Forest Planting and the other local or wellbeing? leisure resources such as the golf course being developed close to this area. Will it improve accessibility too - Ensure new healthcare for existing development To improve the health and - The site is located around 1km (depending on access) from Swadlincote Surgery on Darklands Road, and improves access well-being of the residents and provide Possibly could help fund improvements to local medical facilities. by walking and - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities population additional facilities for new cycling to residents? Swadlincote Town Will it promote healthy - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities and improve connectivity to the golf course currently centre Yes being developed to the south of the site lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site To improve community crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - New development in this area may be able to deliver improvements to off road cycling routes, and could and fear of crime Possibly join up to proposed pedestrian and cycle route (NCN63 Burton to Leicester), which is being delivered as people involved in accidents part of the golf course. There is also potential to improve off road links between Tetron Point and Newhall - The nearest secondary schools are William Allit and Pingle School. Will it improve educational - Pingle School has some capacity to accommodate additional pupils arising from the development and attainment amongst young ? could accommodate limited expansion, although William Allit is at capacity To improve educational people? - The nearest primary school is Fairmeadows. There is little or no capacity at any Swadlincote primary - Continue liaison school. will local Schools achievement and improve and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of working age residents who establish impact No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable and low cost private housing within the Swadlincote gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated Area with deprivation across the poorest in the District District To improve local - Swadlincote Town Centre is within 1km and has the following local services and facilities: cash point, accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for community centre, convenience store, Supermarket, petrol station, hourly bus service, post office, public those households who do not Yes house and a Library and Leisure Centre. education, employment, - There are hourly bus services passing the site along the A514 including the Number 61 (Swadlincote– have a car? - Requirements for food shopping facilities, Derby) and 9 (Burton–Ashby). Green Travel and recreational resources - Significant new employment development is located close to the site at Tetron Point. Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or measures to protect existing local services secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel and facilities and promote the Possibly - Development of this scale would contribute towards new open space provision. It may also support the promote healthy and delivery of new primary school or local centre provision although this is uncertain. sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of - Development in this area is unlikely to have any significant impact on the local road network and could traffic congestion on the Yes enhance walking and cycling provision locally. strategic and local road - The development is related close to local employment, retail and other services and could reduce the To make best use of network? need to travel existing infrastructure and - There is opportunity to improve local walking and cycling provision between Newhall and Swadlincote - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion Green Travel reduce the need to travel of journeys using modes other Possibly - Swadlincote bus station is close to the site. There is relatively good public transport provision locally, and and increase opportunities new development in this area could support existing services, with frequent services to nearby towns and Plans, or other than cars? villages. measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Possibly - New development in this area may be able to deliver improvements to off road cycling routes, and could other infrastructure? join up to proposed pedestrian and cycle route (NCN63 Burton to Leicester

219 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring Tetron Point and Cadley Hill industrial or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Areas sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and New development in this location could also help sustain local services in Swadlincote town centre (which Will it improve existing - access by a variety Yes currently has a vacancy rate of around 12.5%, which is broadly in line with national vacancy rates for viability of existing town and of transport options shopping facilities? shopping centres). village centres to Swadlincote Town Centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites are not previously developed so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce new development? local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation No phases. - An appropriate consumption of materials? design policy could - There are no site-specific waste generation issues identified. To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and Possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling appropriate storage for bins recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is restored minerals site which is minerals including sand greenfield. - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements in the Darklands Brook, but No - pollution? could have a neutral impact where appropriate surface water management on site is secured. - Require appropriate Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. mitigation to To reduce water, light, air reduce potential and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air noise impacts quality issues in this area associated with development close Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. to the A444

To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new Yes - Site is a restored waste site and is not in productive agricultural use. . - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land - There are no significant areas at fluvial flood risk on this site, although limited areas around the Darklands Will it reduce the impacts of - Ensure sites are Yes Brook do exist. To reduce and manage restricted to those flood risk? - There is a small area affected by pluvial flooding to the east of the site. areas where there flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated is no risk of fluvial water run-off surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on Yes flooding release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new To reduce and manage No homes within Swadlincote will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Swadlincote change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No architectural features have been identified within in this area which are likely to be affected by new architectural and Yes - None Identified. development. and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites connect to existing cultural heritage of the public and understanding of - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest which is an increasingly important Possibly or proposed public cultural ad leisure resource within the District District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and rights of way and educational purposes cultural features? cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of - That existing derelict and degraded land Yes - Site is poorly restored following historical minerals working and waste disposal. Development could help hedgerows and protect productive greenfield sites elsewhere in the District and within the District? tree planting around local Does it respect and protect - Site is located away from areas of primary and secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s transport routes be retained and existing landscape Possibly Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity - Site is largely contained within the wider Swadincote urban area enhanced To conserve and enhance Character? - The land rises notably to the north, presenting views into the site from many parts of Newhall and Stanton - That any sites reflect onsite the District’s landscape habitat provision and townscape character - There are few landscape elements within the site to help integrate development into the local and biodiversity Will it protect and create landscape/townscape, although tree planting along the B5353, A444 and A514 would help reduce near gain on the open spaces, landscape views into the site and would be retained adjacent golfcourse Yes - There are considerable opportunities for new tree planting and other habitat creation, both on the golf features, woodlands, hedges site course and on potential housing sites. - Those National and ponds - The site lies within The National Forest and would contribute towards new tree planting and habitat Forest Planting creation. requirements are secured on site. Version 1

221 Swadlincote Site 7: Land around Church Street/Thorpe Downs Road Description: The principal site lies adjacent to Church Gresley. The smaller site lies within close proximity to the east of the principal site and is also adjacent to the existing built up area of Church Gresley.

Swadlincote town centre is 1.3 miles to the north; the A444 lies to the west of the site and the A511 to the east of the sites.

The principal site comprises a green field site which is bordered by trees and hedgerows along their boundaries. There is National Forest planting (Church Gresley Wood) that lies to the south and east of the site. The smaller site is a brownfield land. Both sites are identified as countryside in the South Derbyshire’s Local Plan 1998. The sites are not located within the greenbelt.

222 Will it improve people’s health Yes - The site could improve access to local open space including National Forest Planting locally. or wellbeing? - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing - The site is located around 1400m from (depending on access) from Gresleydale Healthcare Centre (by improves access well-being of the residents and provide Possibly the shortest walking route), and 2km by road. by walking and population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities cycling to residents? Swadlincote Town Will it promote healthy centre Yes - Open space and leisure requirements placed on new development could improve existing footpath routes lifestyles? and would connect to Gresley Wood and other PROW in The National Forest. Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour on this site crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - No significant issues identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - The nearest secondary schools are Granville Community School and The Pingle School. Will it improve educational - Both schools have spare capacity to accommodate additional pupils, and have the potential to expand. attainment amongst young ? Other developments in Swadlincote could have an impact on the current capacity of these schools. To improve educational people? - The nearest Primary School is St Georges. There is currently little or no capacity at any Swadlincote - Continue liaison primary school. will local Schools achievement and improve and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of working age residents who establish impact No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable and low cost private housing within the Swadlincote gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated Area with deprivation across the poorest in the District District To improve local - The site is located within close proximity to a convenience store, a pharmacy and a cash point. The Will it make access easier for closest Medical Practice is around 1.5km from this site. accessibility to healthcare, - The site is also within 1.8km of Swadlincote town centre. education, employment, those households who do not Yes - Church Street offers twice per hour services between Burton upon Trent and Swadlincote during the day have a car? - Requirements for food shopping facilities, and an additional hourly service between Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote and Ashby. Green Travel and recreational resources - The site is traversed by three public rights of way and located close to a cycle route. Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or measures to protect existing local services secure non-car and sports facilities) and - The site could contribute towards the delivery of new open space travel promote healthy and and facilities and promote the Possibly - The site could contribute towards the viability of nearby shops and is accessible to Swadlincote Town sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and Centre by walking and cycling travel choices public transport provision? - Church Street is a principal road within Swadlincote, and connects to roads leading to the A444 and A514. Will it minimise the impact of - There is currently uncertainty over the access point for the principal site. The smaller site is most likely to traffic congestion on the Possibly have access from Penkridge Road and/or Main Street. strategic and local road - The site would generate additional traffic, which would need to be managed on Church Road, Main Street, To make best use of network? A511 and A514. - Opportunity to improve off road walking and cycling routes on site. existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Green Travel reduce the need to travel Will it increase the proportion - Transport modes on this side of the A444 away from the urban area are undeveloped. The site has no and increase opportunities of journeys using modes other Possibly cycle access, although there is a public right of way connecting to Burton Road to the north which runs Plans, or other eastwards towards the proposed golf course and Swadlincote town centre. measures to for non-car travel (public than cars? secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Yes - National Cycle route 63 runs along Thorpe Downs Road, connecting to Swadlincote town centre in one other infrastructure? direction and towards Conkers in the other.

223 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring Tetron Point and Cadley Hill industrial or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Areas sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and New development in this location could contribute towards sustaining local services in Swadlincote town Will it improve existing - access by a variety Yes centre (less than 2km) (which currently has a vacancy rate of around 12.5%, which is broadly in line with viability of existing town and of transport options shopping facilities? national vacancy rates for shopping centres). village centres to Swadlincote Town Centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites a are located outside of the settlement boundary in the countryside, but could reinforce local design new development? and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - The principal site is greenfield, a smaller site is brownfield. Possibly - The development of the larger site would allow for the redevelopment of over a 100 new homes to be built consumption of materials? To minimise waste and on a previously developed smaller site Will it increase waste increase the reuse and Possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of - appropriate storage for bins recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - Despite the smaller site being brownfield, there are few opportunities to reuse demolition waste on site. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements locally pollution? Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air - None Identified Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air and noise pollution quality issues in this area

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the Will it reduce the loss of irreversible loss of - The development of the larger site would allow for the redevelopment of over a 100 new homes to be built agricultural land to new Yes - None identified. on a previously developed smaller site undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Yes - This site is located outside of an area at fluvial flood risk. To reduce and manage flood risk? flood risk and surface - None Identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new To reduce and manage No homes within Swadlincote will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Swadlincote change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No architectural features have been identified within in this area which are likely to be affected by new architectural and Yes - None Identified. development. and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest which is an increasingly important connect to existing Possibly District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and cultural ad leisure resource within the District public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land Yes - The smaller site is brownfield and underuse. Up to 100 homes could be accommodate on this part of the site within the District? - That existing - Site is located away from areas of primary and secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s hedgerows Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity including that To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect - The site is surrounded on its south and west of the site by plantation woodland, which screens the site which divides the existing landscape Yes from the countryside beyond. site are retained as the District’s landscape Character? - There is a substantial hedgerow screening housing on the northern edge of the site far as possible and townscape character - Development in this urban fringe location would have an impact on the residential development to the - That National north and east of the site Forest Planting Will it protect and create - There are hedgerows surrounding almost all of the site and a small hedgerow separating the two fields requirements are open spaces, landscape secured on site. Yes which comprise the site running south west to north east features, woodlands, hedges - The site lies within The National Forest and would contribute towards new tree planting and habitat and ponds creation. Version 1

225 Swadlincote Site 8: Land West of Swadlincote Description: The two sites lie on the opposite side of the A444 to the main built up area of Swadlincote. Swadlincote town centre is 2.4 km to the north east.

Both sites comprise of fields which are used for agriculture purposes, and have a limited number of trees and hedgerows bordering the sites. Pockets of woodland lie to the north, south and west of the sites. The A444 forms the eastern boundary of the two sites, and beyond that lies Swadlincote and an area of industrial development.

There is thought to be medium developer interest in the sites, and it is expected that the houses built will have a low end value. Swadlincote’s relative affordability has the potential ability to draw in commuters from the wider sub-region, and possibly those from neighbouring towns looking to get a foot on the property ladder. The sites are in a single ownership.

226 Will it improve people’s health Yes - The site could improve access to local open space including National Forest Planting locally. or wellbeing? - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing - The site is located around 1km (depending on access) from Swadlincote Surgery on Darklands Road, and improves access well-being of the residents and provide Possibly could help fund improvements to local medical facilities. by walking and population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities cycling to residents? Swadlincote Town Will it promote healthy centre Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities and improve connectivity to the local PROW network lifestyles? around Church Gresley to the golf course currently being developed to the east of the site Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour on this site crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - No significant issues identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - The nearest secondary school is The William Allitt School, which is currently at capacity and has no scope for expansion. Will it improve educational - Pingle School does have spare capacity and could potentially accommodate the additional pupils from attainment amongst young ? this development, although other developments in Swadlincote would need to be taken into account. To improve educational people? - The nearest primary schools to the site are Stanton County Primary School, and St Georges C of E - Continue liaison achievement and improve Primary School. will local Schools - There is little or no capacity at any Swadlincote primary school. and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable and low cost private housing within the Swadlincote gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated Area with deprivation across the poorest in the District District To improve local - The site is located around 2km from the nearest local centre (Castleton Park). accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - The site is also within 2.75km of Swadlincote town centre. those households who do not No - The site offers good access to a wide range of employment opportunities in Swadlincote, including around education, employment, Tetron Point. have a car? - Requirements for food shopping facilities, - Bus services run three times per hour between Burton and Swadlincote, and once per hour during the Green Travel evening. and recreational resources Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or - Development of this scale would contribute towards new open space provision. It may also support the measures to protect existing local services delivery of new primary school or local centre provision although this is uncertain. secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel and facilities and promote the Possibly - Transport modes on this side of the A444 away from the urban area are undeveloped. The site has no promote healthy and cycle access, although there is a public right of way connecting to Burton Road to the north which runs sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and eastwards towards the proposed golf course and Swadlincote town centre. travel choices public transport provision? - There may be potential to improve public transport locally Will it minimise the impact of - Development in this area is unlikely to have any significant impact on the local road network and could traffic congestion on the Yes? enhance walking and cycling provision locally. strategic and local road - The development is related close to local employment, although its dislocation from other services could To make best use of network? encourage car use existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel - Transport modes on this side of the A444 away from the urban area are undeveloped. The site has no Green Travel of journeys using modes other No cycle access, although there is a public right of way connecting to Burton Road to the north which runs Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? eastwards towards the proposed golf course and Swadlincote town centre. measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - No other infrastructure?

227 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring Tetron Point and Cadley Hill industrial or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Areas sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and New development in this location could make a limited contribution towards sustaining local services in Will it improve existing - access by a variety Yes Swadlincote town centre (which currently has a vacancy rate of around 12.5%, which is broadly in line viability of existing town and of transport options shopping facilities? with national vacancy rates for shopping centres). village centres to Swadlincote Town Centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites a are located outside of the settlement boundary in the countryside, but could reinforce local design new development? and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation Will it lead to the reduce phases. Possibly - An appropriate consumption of materials? - Part of the site is currently hard standing and reuse of this material could reduce need for primary won design policy could To minimise waste and building materials help ensure that increase the reuse and Will it increase waste sufficient recycling Possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins space is included in new Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill development. of waste sent to landfill? Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and Possibly - Part of the site is currently hard standing and reuse of this material could reduce need for primary won minerals including sand building materials - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements in the Darklands Brook, but No - Require could have a neutral impact where appropriate surface water management on site is secured. pollution? appropriate Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. mitigation to To reduce water, light, air reduce potential noise impacts Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air and noise pollution quality issues in this area associated with development close to the A50 across Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. all sites. To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new Yes - Site is largely regenerated coal stocking yard and is not in productive agricultural use. . - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Yes - This site is almost entirely located outside of an area at fluvial flood risk, although a very small area of the - Ensure sites are To reduce and manage flood risk? northern site is at floodrisk from the Darklands Brook flowing out of bank. restricted to those areas where there flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform to emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated is no risk of fluvial water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on flooding release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms (albeit new To reduce and manage No homes within Swadlincote will be more energy efficient than existing housing stock locally). the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Swadlincote change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No architectural features have been identified within in this area which are likely to be affected by new architectural and Yes - None Identified. development. and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of connect to existing Possibly - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest which is an increasingly important District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and cultural ad leisure resource within the District public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land Yes - Site is poorly restored following historical minerals working and waste disposal. Development could help - That existing protect productive greenfield sites elsewhere in the District and within the District? hedgerows and tree planting and - Site is located away from areas of primary and secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity scrub around the To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect site is integrated existing landscape Possibly - This site is located to the west of the A444 which forms the western extent of Swadlincote and lies beyond a minor ridgeline. Development past this defensible boundary would represent a significant intrusion into into any the District’s landscape Character? development and townscape character the countryside. - Area is located in a natural dip which could reduce visual impacts of development in this area scheme - That National Will it protect and create - Site to the north of the northern site is a County Wildlife Site and recent site surveys indicate that it still Forest Planting open spaces, landscape Yes meet the selection criteria for a CWS. requirements are features, woodlands, hedges - The site lies within The National Forest and would contribute towards new tree planting and habitat secured on site. and ponds creation. Version 1

229 Swadlincote Site 9: Mount Pleasant Extension , Mount Pleasant Description: Mount Pleasant extension lies south west of Swadlincote adjacent to the existing Mount Pleasant residential estate. The site is borders the southern edge of Castle Gresley. Swadlincote town centre is approximately 3.1 miles to the north east.

The A444 Burton Road lies to the west of the site. The A444 provides access to Burton the A38 and the A42.

The site comprises agricultural land that is bordered by trees and hedgerows along the field boundaries. The site is surrounded to the north by new residential development. Ribbon development borders the site to the east. The remaining boundaries of the site are bordered by open, undulating fields, which are interspersed by hedgerows and pockets of woodland.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - Site is not located within 2km of a statutory wildlife site, although a small part of this site appears to drain internationally nationally important Yes to an unnamed watercourse which discharges to the River Mease SAC and SSSI, 6km to the south. . wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance - There are no local wildlife sites on site, although Swains Park Wood (SD025) is located 350m to the east designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes of the site. species (including UK and wildlife sites)? Could development affect Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, GCN, protected species or BAP priority Possibly - None Identified Badger. and Species) and enhance species? biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. The site is within the National Forest National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes There is no regionally important geological sites within this area or within 1km of the site importance? - Will it reduce the number of - Site would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within Swadlincote and South Derbyshire. accommodation? Will it increase the range and affordability of housing for all social Yes - Site would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision identified. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - The site could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in Swadlincote meet existing and future need? and South Derbyshire. Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - The site is an urban extension and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

230 Will it improve people’s health Yes - The site could improve access to local open space including National Forest Planting and the other local or wellbeing? leisure resources such as the golf course being developed close to this area. - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing improves access - The site is located around 2km from Gresleydale Healthcare Centre. Development could help fund residents and provide Possibly by walking and well-being of the improvements to local medical facilities. population additional facilities for new cycling to residents? Swadlincote Town centre Will it promote healthy - Yes Open space and leisure requirements placed on new development lifestyles? - The site could connect to the local PROW network around Castle Gresley and Mount Pleasant Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of No - Site may have no impact. However Fields Lane (one of the potential accesses which could serve the site) and fear of crime people involved in accidents is very narrow and could create safety issues if traffic volumes increase notably. - The nearest secondary schools are The Pingle School and The William Allitt School. Will it improve educational - The William Allitt School is currently nearing capacity and does not have the potential to expand. The attainment amongst young ? Pingle School has some spare capacity and has potential to expand, although other developments in To improve educational people? Swadlincote would need to be taken into account. - Continue liaison - The nearest primary school to the site is Linton. will local Schools achievement and improve and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of working age residents who establish impact No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would increase access to affordable and low cost private housing within the Swadlincote gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated Area with deprivation across the poorest in the District District To improve local - The site is located around 2km from the nearest local centre (Castleton Park). - The site is located around 4 km from Swadlincote town centre. accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - The site offers some access to employment opportunities including Tetron Point (2.8km) and Hearthcote education, employment, those households who do not No Road (3km). - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? - Mount Pleasant Road has 2 buses per hour running between Swadlincote, Burton and Ashby de la Green Travel and recreational resources Zouch, with no evening service, and one per hour between Swadlincote-Derby. Plans, or other - There are a number of PROW which skirt the western and southern boundary of this site. (including open spaces measures to Will it help deliver new or secure non-car and sports facilities) and protect existing local services travel promote healthy and and facilities and promote the Possibly - Development of this scale may contribute towards new open space provision and other community facilities. It is unlikely on its own to support the delivery of new primary school. sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the Possibly - Traffic generated by the site would likely impact on the A444 strategic and local road - The dislocation of the site from local services is likely to encourage car use To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel - There is opportunity to improve local walking and cycling provision Green Travel of journeys using modes other Possibly - Mount Pleasant Road has 2 buses per hour running between Swadlincote, Burton and Ashby de la Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? Zouch, with no evening service, and one per hour between Swadlincote-Derby. measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - New development in this area is unlikely to contribute towards the significant infrastructure provision or other infrastructure? free up capacity of existing infrastructure locally.

231 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring Tetron Point and Cadley Hill industrial or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Areas sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of -- - N/A the Rural Economy? - Ensure good connectivity and To enhance the vitality and New development in this location could make a limited contribution towards sustaining local services in Will it improve existing - access by a variety Yes Swadlincote town centre 4km away. The town has a vacancy rate of around 12.5%, which is broadly in viability of existing town and of transport options shopping facilities? line with national vacancy rates for shopping centres. village centres to Swadlincote Town Centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Sites are not previously developed so it will not help regenerate existing built up areas, but could reinforce new development? local design and character To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation No phases. - An appropriate consumption of materials? design policy could - There are no site-specific waste generation issues identified. To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and Possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling appropriate storage for bins recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There are no identified opportunities to reuse aggregates on site as site is greenfield. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements locally - Require pollution? appropriate Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. mitigation to To reduce water, light, air reduce potential noise impacts Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air and noise pollution quality issues in this area associated with development close to the A50 across Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. all sites. To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - Site comprises of 26ha of agricultural land which is currently in use. - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - This site is almost entirely located outside of an area at fluvial flood risk. Yes - Ensure sites are To reduce and manage flood risk? - A very small area of the northern site is at flood risk. restricted to those areas where there flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated is no risk of fluvial water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on flooding release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of To reduce and manage No - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms the impacts of climate climate change? - (The site is relatively poorly located in respect of local service provision within Swadlincote change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No architectural features have been identified within in this area which are likely to be affected by new architectural and Yes - None Identified. development. and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of Possibly - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest which is an increasingly important connect to existing District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and cultural ad leisure resource within the District public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Site is agricultural and development would lead to the loss of 26ha of productive land. within the District? - That existing hedgerows and Does it respect and protect - Site is located away from areas of primary and secondary sensitivity according to the County Council’s wooded areas be To conserve and enhance Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity existing landscape possibly retained and - This site is located to the west of the A444 which forms the western extent of Swadlincote. Development enhanced the District’s landscape Character? and townscape character past this defensible boundary would represent a significant intrusion into the countryside. - That National Forest Planting Will it protect and create - The site is bounded to the south by an outgrown hedgerow and to the west by scrub and trees. There are requirements are open spaces, landscape Yes a number of other wooded areas within the site including centrally and to the north of the site. secured on site. features, woodlands, hedges - The site lies within The National Forest and would contribute towards new tree planting and habitat and ponds creation. Version 1

233 Rural Sites 1: Aston Sites Description: The village of Aston on Trent lies towards the north east of the District, and is located approximately 11km south east of Derby. Aston on Trent is a small village that is varied in character.

There are three sites in Aston on Trent, two to the east and one to the west. All the sites comprise agricultural fields that are used for arable farming. The field boundaries are defined by hedgerows and trees. All the sites are currently in multiple ownership, but the owners are willing to develop the site for residential use and there is medium to high developer interest.

The Aston Hall Hospital site to the south of the village has been developed for housing over the last 10 years, but there is a remaining small area to be developed.

234 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Ensure new development To improve the health and healthcare for existing - There are existing healthcare facilities are located at Aston, and Shardlow. However Aston only benefits improves access residents and provide Possibly from a part time doctors surgery. well-being of the by walking and Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities population additional facilities for new - cycling to facilities residents? in the villages Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community Possibly - Development which includes the reuse of the hospital site would help to resolve crime and antisocial crime behaviour issues around this site. safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - The nearest secondary school is Chellaston Academy, which is at capacity, cannot extend, and therefore cannot accommodate the additional pupils that would be generated by additional growth in this area. Will it improve educational - There are two schools within Derby City that have some spare capacity which are Noel Baker Community attainment amongst young ? School and Merrill College. However, these schools would not be able to take all of the secondary school To improve educational people? growth predicted within the City and South Derbyshire. - Continue liaison achievement and improve - The nearest primary school is Aston on Trent Primary School, though the capacity details are currently will local Schools unknown. and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would deliver new affordable housing in this area, which is one of the most expensive areas gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated in South Derbyshire, with average house prices being around £230,000. with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - The sites are located adjacent to the existing village, and have relatively easy access of the limited range To improve local of facilities in Aston and surrounding villages. accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - There are some local facilities (including shops and a primary school, community centre, post office, education, employment, convenience shop, outdoor sports provision and a mobile library service. those households who do not Possibly - Secondary School provision is at Chellaston Academy in Derby City, although this school cannot - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? accommodate further growth. Green Travel and recreational resources - There are employment opportunities in Derby City around Raynesway, and in Castle Donington. Plans, or other (including open spaces - There is an hourly bus service between Aston on Trent and Derby, however there is no evening service. measures to Will it help deliver new or secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and protect existing local services and facilities and promote the Yes - Strategic growth could support the provision of new education, open space and sports provision and sustainable travel or non- potentially local and community facilities. . provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? - The main road through Aston (Weston Road) has capacity limitations, caused mainly by parked cars and Will it minimise the impact of an otherwise narrow carriageway. traffic congestion on the - It is likely that the development of any of the sites would impact upon the A6 and the roundabout junction Possibly strategic and local road of the A6 and the B5010. To make best use of network? - The surrounding rural road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with strategic levels of development. existing infrastructure and - Requirements for reduce the need to travel Will it increase the proportion - There is an hourly bus service between Aston on Trent and Derby, however there is no evening service. Green Travel of journeys using modes other Possibly - The sites are approximately 3 km from the A50/A6 strategic road network and the proposed park and ride Plans, or other and increase opportunities scheme at Boulton Moor measures to for non-car travel (public than cars? - The provision of additional pedestrian/cycle links could improve the local PROW network. secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Possibly - New development in this area could support existing services and facilities and could make a limited other infrastructure? contribution towards supporting local transport infrastructure in and around the village

235 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Derby and Castle or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Donington. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Further housing growth within rural areas could help sustain existing rural businesses and growth the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing Yes - New development in Aston could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in Aston connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? and surrounding villages. Aston village village centres centre

Will it improve the quality of - Most sites are not previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. Possibly new development? - However, there is a large previously developed site at Aston Hall, which is derelict and affecting the setting To improve the quality of of a nearby listed building. Development in this area could help to improve local design and character. new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation Possibly phases. consumption of materials? To minimise waste and - There may be potential to reuse demolition waste on the Aston Hospital site. Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of - None Identified appropriate storage for bins and bring sites recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and Possibly - There may be potential to reuse demolition waste on the Aston Hospital site. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Does it respect and protect - That existing existing landscape Possibly - All site fall outside areas of sensitivity defined in the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental hedgerows and To conserve and enhance Sensitivity. Character? treebelts on the the District’s landscape site are preserved and townscape character - A number of sites are well contained by existing landscape elements such as woodlands or existing and inform site development. layout. Will it protect and create open spaces, landscape - Most sites have hedgerows, trees or other landscape elements which could contribute towards integrating Possibly new development into the landscape. features, woodlands, hedges - Sites to the East of Aston could be more difficult to screen due to the lack of landscape features and the and ponds open nature of the local landscape. - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

237 Rural Sites 2: Shardlow Sites Description: The village of Shardlow lies toward the north east of the District and is located approximately 9km south east of Derby. The village is linear in nature strung out along the A6 London Road. Its character is heavily influenced by the Trent and Mersey Canal and the warehouses and marinas which were developed in the 18th and 19th century, following completion of the canal.

There are four sites in Shardlow, all located on the western end of the village. All the sites comprise agricultural fields that are used for farming. All sites are affected by floodrisk.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - Site are not located within 2km of a statutory site and would not affect the integrity of any Site of Special internationally nationally important Yes Scientific Interest or Special Area of Conservation. wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance - There are no County Wildlife Sites within any of the sites and no sites located within 500m of identified designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes sites. species (including UK and wildlife sites)? Could development affect Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, Badger protected species or BAP priority Possibly - None Identified and Species) and enhance species? and Otter. biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes There are no regionally important geological sites within this area importance? - Will it reduce the number of - Sites would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within South Derbyshire. accommodation? Will it increase the range and - Strategic sites would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market affordability of housing for all social Yes housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision earmarked/identified on any sites - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - Sites could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in South Derbyshire meet existing and future need? Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - Sites are urban extension and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people? 238 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Ensure new To improve the health and healthcare for existing development - There are existing healthcare facilities are located at Aston, and Shardlow. improves access well-being of the residents and provide Possibly - Development could help fund improvements to local health care facilities by walking and population additional facilities for new cycling to facilities residents? in the villages Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community - More Data Required crime ? safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - The nearest secondary school is Chellaston Academy, which is at capacity, cannot extend, and therefore Will it improve educational cannot accommodate the additional pupils that would be generated by additional growth in this area. attainment amongst young ? - It is unclear whether pupils could attend Wilsthorpe School in Long Eaton To improve educational people? - The nearest primary school is Shardlow Primary School though the capacity details are currently - Continue liaison unknown. will local Schools achievement and improve and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of working age residents who establish impact No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would deliver new affordable housing in this area, which is one of the most expensive areas gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated in South Derbyshire, with average house prices being around £230,000. with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - The sites are located adjacent to the existing village, and have access of the limited range of facilities in To improve local Shardlow and surrounding villages, including Aston and Castle Donington. accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - There are some local facilities including shops and a primary school, community centre, post office, education, employment, those households who do not Possibly convenience shop, outdoor sports provision, and a mobile library service. - There are employment opportunities in Derby City (around Raynesway), and Castle Donington (Willow - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? Farm, and former power station site). Green Travel and recreational resources - There is a frequent bus service between Derby which runs twice hourly during the day and hourly at night Plans, or other (including open spaces (24 hours), weekdays and during the weekend and bank holidays. measures to Will it help deliver new or secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and protect existing local services and facilities and promote the Yes - Strategic growth could support the provision of new education, open space and sports provision and sustainable travel or non- potentially local community facilities. . provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? - The sites are approximately 1.5 km from the A50/A6 strategic road network and the proposed park and ride scheme at Boulton Moor. Will it minimise the impact of - There is a frequent bus service between Derby which runs twice hourly during the day and hourly at night traffic congestion on the (24 hours), weekdays and during the weekend and bank holidays. Possibly - However, it is likely that the large scale development across multiple sites could impact upon the A6 and strategic and local road the roundabout junction of the A6 and the B5010, especially in combination with development around To make best use of network? Boulton Moor. existing infrastructure and - The surrounding rural road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with strategic levels of - Requirements for reduce the need to travel development. Green Travel Plans, or other - There is a frequent bus service between Derby which runs twice hourly during the day and hourly at night and increase opportunities Will it increase the proportion measures to (24 hours), weekdays and during the weekend and bank holidays for non-car travel (public of journeys using modes other Possibly secure non-car - There is park and ride site proposed around 1.5km to the west of the village to serve Derby City travel transport walking and than cars? - The provision of additional pedestrian/cycle links could improve the local PROW network. cycling)

Will it make the best use of - New development in this area could support existing services and facilities and could make a limited Possibly contribution towards supporting local transport infrastructure in and around the village including the 24 other infrastructure? hour bus service which serves Derby City and East Midlands Airport.

239 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Raynesway(Derby or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Commercial Park) and Castle Donington. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect). - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Further housing growth within rural areas could help sustain existing rural businesses and growth the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing Yes - New development in this location could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? Shardlow and surrounding villages. Shardlow village village centres centre

Will it improve the quality of - Most sites are not previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. Possibly new development? - However, one of the sites includes and a derelict nursery and petrol station and the redevelopment of this To improve the quality of site could contribute to improving local townscape character. new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation Possibly phases. - An appropriate consumption of materials? design policy could - There may be potential to reuse demolition waste on the former nursery site although this is uncertain. To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling appropriate storage for bins and bring sites recycling of waste materials recovery and recycling? space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and Possibly - There may be potential to reuse demolition waste on the former nursery site although this is uncertain. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. - Ensure appropriate To reduce water, light, air noise mitigation is and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air included within any quality issues identified in this area allocation - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. Will it reduce noise pollution? No Development in some locations could lead to increase noise complaints as a result of the proximity of sites to the airport, the race circuit and Shardlow Quarry. To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of - Most sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land agricultural land to new Possibly - Although part of site S0019 comprises of derelict land. Its reuse could safeguard productive greenfield - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land use elsewhere. land - Sites S/0019, S/0074 and S/0075 are all identified as being at high flood risk from fluvial flooding (river flooding from the Trent). Will it reduce the impacts of - Site S/0076 is at mixed flood risk with the around half the site to the south not being at risk, and the No To reduce and manage flood risk? northern part of the site (that closest to the settlement) being at medium or high flood risk. flood risk and surface - Flood works to protect communities on the Derbyshire Derwent are planned although it is unclear when - None identified water run-off these may be completed, or to what extent they will protect villages in South Derbyshire Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in Will it reduce the causes of villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote To reduce and manage No or Derby City. the impacts of climate climate change? - Sites are relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision Castle Donington change and the District’s and Derby City. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 causes when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, - Development on sites S/0074 and to a lesser extent S/0019 could impact on the setting on the Trent and the cultural, architectural Mersey Canal architectural and Possibly - None Identified. and archeological heritage - Development on sites S/0074, S/0075 and S0019 could impact on the setting of listed buildings in the archaeological features in vicinity of London Road and Shardlow Hall of the district. the District? To improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the Will it improve access to the - New development on site S/0074 could connect to PROW SD39/6/1, site S0075 could link to PROW connect to existing public and understanding of SD39/5/1 whilst site S/0075 could link to PROW SD39/41 and could therefore all provide access to the public rights of way District for enjoyment and Possibly Trent and Mersey Canal. and cycle routes the District’s historic and educational purposes - Development on the site S/0019 whilst being adjacent to the Trent and Mersey canal cannot link to this and the Trent cultural features? cultural asset as the tow path is the other side of the cut. Mersey Canal beyond. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land Possibly - Most sites are productive agricultural land. The redevelopment of part of site S0019 could would reduce the amount of Derelict land within the District. within the District? - That existing Does it respect and protect hedgerows and To conserve and enhance existing landscape Possibly - A number of sites are located in an area defined as being of secondary sensitivity defined in the County treebelts on the Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. the District’s landscape Character? site are preserved and townscape character and inform site - A number of sites are well contained by existing landscape elements such as woodlands or existing layout. Will it protect and create open spaces, landscape development. Possibly - Most sites have hedgerows, trees or other landscape elements which could contribute towards integrating features, woodlands, hedges new development into the landscape. and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1 241 Rural Sites 3: Melbourne Sites Description: Melbourne lies towards the northeast of the District, and is located approximately 13km from Derby city centre and 12km from Swadlincote town centre. The village is bordered by open countryside to the east, south, west, and northwest. To the northeast a narrow area of countryside to the north beyond which lies the smaller village of King’s Newton.

The 6 sites are located on the outskirts of Melbourne, 2 to the east of the village, 1 to the northwest of the village, and 3 located in the gap between Melbourne and King’s Newton.

The sites are all within single ownership and there is mixed developer interest across them, with high interest in adjoining sites S0009/0225/0226.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - Sites are not located within 2km of a statutory site and would not affect the integrity of any Site of Special internationally nationally important Yes Scientific Interest or Special Area of Conservation. wildlife sites? - There is a non-statutory wildlife site (SD137 Melbourne Railway) within 500m of sites S/0009, S/0225, To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance S/0226 and S/0190 to the east of Melbourne. designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes - There is a non-statutory wildlife site (SD229 Melbourne Pool) within 200m of site S/0108 to the east of species (including UK and wildlife sites)? Melbourne. Local BAP Priority Habitat - Development is unlikely to affect any of the identified wildlife sites Could development affect - None Identified and Species) and enhance protected species or BAP priority Possibly - Potential for Bats, Breeding Bird and Badger biodiversity and species? geodiversity across the Will it provide tree planting or other habitat creation on site including District Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. National Forest Planting (where relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes There are no regionally important geological sites within this area or within 1km of the site importance? - Will it reduce the number of - Sites would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within South Derbyshire. accommodation? Will it increase the range and - Strategic sites would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market affordability of housing for all social Yes housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision identified/earmarked for any of the sites identified - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - Sites could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in South Derbyshire meet existing and future need? Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - Sites are urban extensions and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people? 242 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision or wellbeing? - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Melbourne (Penn Lane), Aston (Bell Avenue), and Chellaston improves access well-being of the residents and provide Possibly (Rowallan Way, and Fellow Lands Way) all of which are accepting new patients. by walking and population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities cycling to the residents? village centre and Will it promote healthy other services Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community Possibly - Development which includes the reuse of the hospital site would help to resolve crime and antisocial crime behaviour issues around the Aston Hall. safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - The nearest secondary school is Chellaston Academy in Derby city, which is already over capacity attainment amongst young ? - Melbourne Primary School is at capacity and unable to accommodate further significant growth. To improve educational people? - Melbourne Junior School is nearing capacity and has only 25 additional spaces available - Continue liaison will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to working age residents who the District’s skills base No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would deliver new affordable housing in this area, which is one of the most expensive areas gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated in South Derbyshire. with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - The sites are located adjacent to the village have access of the range of facilities within Melbourne. To improve local - There are some local facilities (including doctor’s surgery, dentists, chemists, shop, supermarket, bank, accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for primary school, junior school, public house, cash point, library, community centre and assembly rooms, education, employment, and outdoor sport provision). those households who do not Possibly - There are limited employment facilities within Melbourne. - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? - Major employment sites are located at Castle Donington, East Midlands Airport, and in Derby city. Green Travel and recreational resources - There is an at least hourly bus service connecting Melbourne to Derby city centre and Swadlincote. Plans, or other (including open spaces - National Cycle Network route number 6 passes close to Melbourne and connects the village to Derby measures to Will it help deliver new or secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and protect existing local services and facilities and promote the Yes - Strategic growth could support the provision of new facilities such as sports provision, social and sustainable travel or non- community facilities, or support existing, retail, financial services and community facilities in the village. provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Melbourne has good access to the A514. No - A number of road in the village have capacity limitations, caused mainly by parked cars and an otherwise strategic and local road narrow carriageways. To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel - There is an at least hourly bus service connecting Melbourne to Derby city centre and Swadlincote. Green Travel of journeys using modes other Possibly - The provision of additional pedestrian/cycle links could improve the local PROW network including Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? National Cycle Route 6. measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Possibly - New development in this area could support the enhanced use National Cycle Network route number 6 , other infrastructure? where development can deliver improved links to this route which passes to the north east of the village

243 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Derby and Castle or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Donington. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Further housing growth within rural areas could help sustain existing rural businesses and growth the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing Yes - New development in this location could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? Melbourne and surrounding villages. Aston village village centres centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes. new development? To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce No - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate consumption of materials? phases. design policy could To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites recycling of waste materials space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There is no potential to reuse demolition waste on any of the sites identified. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. - Ensure appropriate To reduce water, light, air noise mitigation is and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air included within any quality issues identified in this area allocation - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. Will it reduce noise pollution? No Development in some locations could lead to increase noise complaints as a result of the proximity of sites to East Midlands Airport, and Donington Park Race Circuit. To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - All sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - Most of the sites are located outside of the floodplain, except parts of sites S/0108 and particularly S/0109 To reduce and manage Yes both on the east of Melbourne which are located within flood zone 3a. flood risk? - Built development on these sites could be located away from those parts in the flood zone. flood risk and surface - None identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in Will it reduce the causes of villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote To reduce and manage No or Derby City. the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Castle change and the District’s Donington and Derby City. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 causes when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance - Development on site S/0108 could have a significant impact on the character of the village including the the cultural, architectural the setting of historic cultural, conservation area and a number of listed buildings architectural and No - Development on site S/0176 could affect the setting of the King Newton Conservation Area - None Identified. and archeological heritage archaeological features in - Development on sites S/0009, S/0225 and S/0226 could reduce the physical separation between Kings of the district. the District? Newton and Melbourne and could affect the setting of Kings Newton conservation area To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of connect to existing Yes - New development in this area could connect to the National Forest and local PROW and could increase District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and access within and to the village which is a historically important part of South Derbyshire. public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Sites are all greenfield and agricultural. within the District? - That existing Does it respect and protect hedgerows and To conserve and enhance existing landscape Possibly - All sites fall outside areas of sensitivity defined in the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. treebelts on the the District’s landscape Character? site are preserved and townscape character and inform site Will it protect and create - A number of sites are well contained by existing landscape elements such as woodlands or existing layout. open spaces, landscape development. Possibly - Most sites have hedgerows, trees or other landscape elements which could contribute towards integrating features, woodlands, hedges new development into the landscape. and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

245 Rural Sites 4: Hatton Sites Description: The sites are located on the northern edge of Hatton village. It is around 15 km to Derby city centre and just over 17 km to Swadlincote town centre. The A511 runs along the northern boundary of the site, which accesses the A50 to the west.

There are several SHLAA sites that are included in this location. The sites comprise agricultural fields bordered by trees and hedgerows, which are especially prominent on the eastern boundary.

The site as a whole is in multiple ownership, and there is high developer interest.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - Sits are not located within 2km of a statutory site and would not affect the integrity of any Site of Special internationally nationally important Yes Scientific Interest or Special Area of Conservation. wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes - There are no non-statutory wildlife sites located within 500m of potential housing sites in Hatton. species (including UK and wildlife sites)? Could development affect Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, Badger, protected species or BAP priority Possibly - None Identified GCN and Black Poplar. and Species) and enhance species? biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes There are no regionally important geological sites within this area importance? - Will it reduce the number of - Sites would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within South Derbyshire. accommodation? Will it increase the range and - Strategic sites would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market affordability of housing for all social Yes housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision identified/earmarked for sites in Hatton. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - Sites could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments South Derbyshire. meet existing and future need? Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - Sites are urban extensions and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

246 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Ensure new To improve the health and healthcare for existing development - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Tutbury, located around 2km from the site. residents and provide Possibly improves access to well-being of the - It is unclear whether strategic growth could support the delivery of new medical facilities locally population additional facilities for new local walking and residents? cycling routes Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across identified sites To improve community crime safety and reduce crime - Will it reduce the number of - Development in Hatton would contribute to the River Dove Flood alleviation scheme which will protect the and fear of crime Yes village from flooding from the River Dove. people involved in accidents - Development may also contribute towards reducing HGV movements through the village Will it improve educational - The nearest secondary school is John Port, Etwall which does not have capacity to accommodate attainment amongst young ? additional pupils To improve educational people? - The nearest primary school is Hatton Primary School. This school has room for expansion. - Continue liaison will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to working age residents who the District’s skills base No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - Development could deliver new affordable housing to this area. inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes - It could also deliver further market housing to this area (there have been 6 homes built in Hatton since - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District 2006). District - Site are located adjacent to the existing village and would have access to the limited range of facilities in Hatton and surrounding villages, these include shops, primary school, cash point, community centre, To improve local convenience shop, petrol station, hourly bus service, outdoor leisure provision, post office, public house accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for and a mobile library service. education, employment, those households who do not Possibly - There are employment opportunities in Hatton itself, as well as Church Broughton, Scropton and Burton on Trent. - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? - There is an hourly bus service to Derby and Burton that runs along Station Road, and a further hourly bus Green Travel and recreational resources service connecting Burton and Uttoxeter, via Station Road. Plans, or other (including open spaces - The provision of additional pedestrian/cycle links could improve the local PROW network which is limited measures to to the north east of Hatton. secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and Will it help deliver new or protect existing local services sustainable travel or non- and facilities and promote the Possibly - Strategic growth could support open space and sports provision and potentially local and community facilities. travel choices provision of new facilities and public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Hatton has good access to the A511 and the A50. Possibly - The surrounding rural road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with very large scale strategic and local road development network? To make best use of - There is an hourly bus service to Derby and Burton that runs along Station Road, and a further hourly bus existing infrastructure and service connecting Burton and Uttoxeter, via Station Road. - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion Green Travel reduce the need to travel of journeys using modes other Possibly - The provision of additional pedestrian/cycle links could improve the local PROW network and increase opportunities - Hatton is one of only two villages in the District which has a train station. Plans, or other than cars? - The village has relatively good service provision and is well related to nearby major employment sites measures to for non-car travel (public (including within the village) which could help reduce the need to travel secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Yes - Hatton is one of only two villages in the District which has a train station and further growth could support other infrastructure? rail services.

247 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Hatton, Scropton or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and and Church Broughton sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect). - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and - Further housing growth within rural areas could help sustain existing rural businesses and growth. It could encourage the growth of Yes also enable workers in Hatton opportunity to live close to their place of employment (the large scale the Rural Economy? expansion of a local food and drink manufacturer has recently created over 425 jobs in the village) To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing connectivity to Yes - New development in this location could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in viability of existing town and shopping facilities? Hatton or surrounding villages. Hatton village village centres centre

Will it improve the quality of - Sites are not previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. Possibly new development? - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes. To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce - An appropriate No - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation consumption of materials? phases. design policy could help Will it increase waste To minimise waste and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of ensure that increase the reuse and recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites. sufficient recycling of waste materials recycling space Will it reduce the proportion Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill is included in of waste sent to landfill? new development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - Sites are greenfield and would not present opportunities to reuse demolition waste or materials on site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. - Ensure appropriate To reduce water, light, air noise mitigation is and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air included within any quality issues identified in this area allocation - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. Will it reduce noise pollution? No Development in some locations could lead to increase noise complaints as a result of the proximity of sites to the A511 To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - Sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land - Sites lies within flood zone 3, which represents a high risk from flooding. However, the proposal would be expected to contribute towards the construction and/or management flood defences currently being Will it reduce the impacts of constructed as part of the Dove flood alleviation scheme. This would help defend new and existing Yes - Work with To reduce and manage residents from river flooding. flood risk? developers and - Development would be expected to contribute towards the provision flood defence infrastructure, it is flood risk and surface EA on flood risk considered that development would help reduce and manage flood risk locally. water run-off matters Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform to emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in Will it reduce the causes of To reduce and manage No villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote the impacts of climate climate change? or Derby City. - Development could help manage climate change impacts associated with flooding locally change and the District’s - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 causes when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. generation in the District? - Ensure that sites To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, - There is no conservation area in Hatton. are designed and the cultural, architectural - There are no listed buildings likely to be affected by housing development on this site. implemented to architectural and Possibly and archeological heritage - There may be limited potential for development to effect the setting of Tutbury Castle (a SAM and listed minimise impact on archaeological features in building) to the south where sites are visible the setting of of the district. the District? Tutbury Castle To improve access to the Will it improve access to the cultural heritage of the public and understanding of No - No opportunities to improve access to historic or cultural assets are identified. - None Identified District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and educational purposes cultural features? Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Sites are all greenfield - That existing within the District? hedgerows and treebelts on the Does it respect and protect site are preserved To conserve and enhance existing landscape Possibly - The sites are all located outside of areas defined as being of primary or secondary sensitivity defined in the and inform site County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. the District’s landscape Character? layout. and townscape character - That further - A number of sites are well contained by existing landscape elements such as woodlands or existing assessment of Will it protect and create individual site is open spaces, landscape development. Possibly - Most sites have hedgerows, trees or other landscape elements which could contribute towards integrating undertaken as the features, woodlands, hedges new development into the landscape. Plan progresses and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

249 Rural Sites 5: Hilton Sites Description: Potential Strategic sites are located on the outskirts of Hilton to the north, east and south.

The sites comprise a mixture of agricultural fields and some industrial areas. The village is bordered to the north by the A50 and to the south by the railway, with open fields to the east and west.

The sites are all within single ownership and there is mixed developer interest across them, with high interest in sites S/0094 and S/0023.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - There is an SSSI (Hilton Gravel Pits) to the north of Hilton, separated from the most northerly proposed internationally nationally important Yes housing location by the A50 dual carriage way. Development is unlikely to affect the integrity of this site wildlife sites? To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance - There is a non-statutory wildlife site within the proposed site to the east of the village (SD067 Etwall designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Possibly Railway Pond). There are also County Wildlife Sites within 500m of the two southern-most sites (SD302 species (including UK and wildlife sites)? Egginton Disused Railway; and SD335 Egginton Junction Gravel Pit). Could development affect Local BAP Priority Habitat - Potential for a number of protected species on site or within 500m including Breeding Birds, Bats, Badger, protected species or BAP priority Possibly - None Identified GCN, Water Vole and Otter and Species) and enhance species? biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes - There are no regionally important geological sites within this area, the closest being located on Etwall importance? Common to the east of the site Will it reduce the number of - Sites would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within South Derbyshire. accommodation? Will it increase the range and - Strategic sites would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market affordability of housing for all social Yes housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision earmarked/identified on sites. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - Sites could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments South Derbyshire. meet existing and future need? Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - Sites are all urban extensions and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

250 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Ensure new To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Hilton (Welland Road), and Tutbury (Monk Street). However development well-being of the residents and provide Possibly the Hilton GP is not accepting new patients. improves access to population additional facilities for new - Sites could contribute towards further healthcare provision locally. local walking and residents? cycling routes Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across identified sites crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - The nearest secondary school is John Port at Etwall, which is at capacity, cannot extend and therefore attainment amongst young cannot accommodate the additional pupils that would be generated by these sites. ? - Hilton Primary School is already at capacity and cannot expand. It is likely that strategic development To improve educational people? - Continue liaison would need to be supported by the delivery of a new primary school. will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to the District’s skills base working age residents who establish impact No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes - New housing would deliver new affordable housing in this area - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - The sites are located adjacent to the existing urban areas and would be able to access limited facilities in Hilton and surrounding villages. - There are some local facilities (including shops and a primary school, cash point, community centre, post To improve local office convenience shop, outdoor sports provision and a mobile library service. accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - There are employment opportunities at Hilton (although housing development of the southern site could education, employment, those households who do not Possibly lead to loss of some local employment provision). Other employment land is available at Church Broughton, Hatton and Burnaston. - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? - There is one bus per hour serving the Mease and Egginton Road (no evening service), and one bus per Green Travel and recreational resources hour serving Main Street and Derby Road (limited evening service), all connecting Derby and Burton. Plans, or other (including open spaces - Tutbury and Hatton Railway Station is 4km away and can be accessed via one of the bus routes measures to and sports facilities) and - There is a multi-user greenway that connects Hilton to Etwall and Mickleover. The provision of additional secure non-car pedestrian/cycle links should be considered in order to maximise the potential for sustainable travel travel promote healthy and Will it help deliver new or sustainable travel or non- protect existing local services travel choices and facilities and promote the Possibly - Strategic growth could support existing services and deliver new community facilities including open space and sports provision and a primary school. provision of new facilities and public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of - Hilton has good access to the A50 and the A516. Development of any of the sites could affect the traffic congestion on the Possibly junctions leading onto these roads. strategic and local road - The junction of the A5132 and The Mease would be unlikely to have sufficient capacity to accommodate To make best use of network? all proposed development to the south of the village. existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel - There is a multi-user greenway that connects Hilton to Etwall and Mickleover. Green Travel of journeys using modes other Possibly - The village has relatively good service provision and is well related to nearby employment sites which Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? could help reduce the need to travel measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Yes - There is a multi-user greenway that connects Hilton to Etwall and Mickleover. The provision of additional other infrastructure? pedestrian/cycle links could maximise the potential for sustainable travel along this route

251 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Hilton, Hatton and or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Church Broughton sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Further housing growth within rural areas could help sustain existing rural businesses and growth the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing Yes - New development in this location could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? Hilton or surrounding villages. Hilton village village centres centre

Will it improve the quality of - Site S0094 is previously developed and redevelopment could offer opportunity to improve the general Possibly area. Other sites are previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. new development? To improve the quality of - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes. new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation Will it lead to the reduce - An appropriate Possibly phases. The reuse (for housing) of the Hilton Depot site could allow for the reuse of demolition materials design policy could consumption of materials? on site To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites recycling of waste materials space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and Possibly - The Hilton Depot site could make use of any demolition materials which arise on site. Other sites are minerals including sand greenfield and would be unlikely to reduce the need for primary materials. - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. - Ensure appropriate To reduce water, light, air noise mitigation is and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air included within any quality issues identified in this area allocation - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. Will it reduce noise pollution? No Development in some locations could lead to increase noise complaints as a result of the proximity of sites to the A50 To minimise the Will it reduce the loss of irreversible loss of - Site S0094 would allow the reuse of the Hilton Depot site agricultural land to new Possibly - None identified. - Other sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land undeveloped (greenfield) development land - Sites to the north and east of Hilton are largely located outside of the floodplain. Will it reduce the impacts of - Ensure that new Possibly - Development to the south of Hilton is at moderate and high fluvial floodrisk, although flood risk defences To reduce and manage housing is steered flood risk? on the River Dove are likely to alter flood risk locally. away from areas flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform to emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated of identified flood water run-off surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on Yes risk release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in Will it reduce the causes of villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote To reduce and manage No or Derby City. the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Etwall, Hilton change and the District’s and local employment sites. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 causes when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - No architectural features have been identified within in this area which are likely to be affected by new architectural and Yes - None identified development and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the cultural heritage of the public and understanding of No - No opportunities to improve access to historic or cultural assets identified. - None Identified District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and educational purposes cultural features? Will it reduce the amount of - Site S0094 would allow the reuse of the Hilton Depot could help regenerate this site derelict and degraded land Possibly - All other sites are all greenfield within the District? - That existing Does it respect and protect hedgerows and To conserve and enhance existing landscape Possibly - The sites are all located outside of areas defined as being of primary or secondary sensitivity defined in the treebelts on the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. the District’s landscape Character? site are preserved and townscape character and inform site - A number of sites are well contained by existing landscape elements such as woodlands or existing layout. Will it protect and create open spaces, landscape development. Possibly - Most sites have hedgerows, trees or other landscape elements which could contribute towards integrating features, woodlands, hedges new development into the landscape. and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

253 Rural Sites 6: Etwall Sites Description: Etwall lies towards the north west of the District, and is located approximately 12km from Derby city centre, and 19km and 12km to Swadlincote and Burton town centres respectively. The village is bordered by the A516 to the north and the A50 a little way to the south, with open countryside to the east and the west.

The 6 sites are located on the outskirts of Etwall, 2 to the north of the village, 1 to the west, and 3 to the south. They mainly comprise agricultural fields.

4 sites are in single ownership, and 2 in multiple ownership (but the owners are willing to develop these for residential use. There is high developer interest on five of the sites.

254 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Ensure new To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Hilton (Welland Road), Willington (Repton Road), and Mickleover (Vicarage Road) all of which are accepting new patients. development residents and provide No improves access to well-being of the Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities, although it is unlikely that new - local walking and population additional facilities for new facilities would be delivered in Etwall. residents? cycling routes Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across identified sites crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational attainment amongst young - The nearest secondary school is John Port at Etwall, which is currently at capacity. ? - There is no data currently held regarding the capacity of Etwall Primary. To improve educational people? - Continue liaison will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to working age residents who the District’s skills base No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would deliver new affordable housing in this area – there is an identified shortfall within Etwall. gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated - However there are below average levels of deprivation, with Etwall amongst the 20% least deprived areas with deprivation across the poorest in the District in the District. District - The sites are located adjacent or close to the village, and within access of the limited range of facilities in To improve local Etwall accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - There are some local facilities (including shop, primary school, secondary school, public house, cash education, employment, those households who do not Possibly point, chemist, dentist, library, and leisure centre). - There are employment opportunities at Dove Valley, Burnaston, Hilton and in Derby. - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? - There is a half hourly bus service (with an hourly evening service) connecting Etwall with Derby and Green Travel and recreational resources Burton. Plans, or other (including open spaces - There is a multi-user greenway that connects Etwall to Hilton and Mickleover. measures to Will it help deliver new or secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and protect existing local services and facilities and promote the Possibly - Strategic growth could support open space and sports provision and potentially local and community sustainable travel or non- facilities. provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Etwall has good access to the A516 and the A50. Possibly - The surrounding rural road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with very large scale strategic and local road development To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - There is a half hourly bus service (with an hourly evening service) connecting Etwall with Derby and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel Burton. Green Travel of journeys using modes other Possibly - There is a multi-user greenway that connects Etwall to Hilton and Mickleover. Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? - The village has relatively good service provision and is well related to nearby employment sites which measures to for non-car travel (public could help reduce the need to travel secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Yes - New development could help support connectivity to and use of the multi-user greenway that connects other infrastructure? Etwall to Hilton and Mickleover.

255 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Hilton, Church or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Broughton and Derby sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Further housing growth within rural areas could help sustain existing rural businesses and growth the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing Yes - New development in this location could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? Etwall or surrounding villages. Etwall village village centres centre

Will it improve the quality of - Sites are not previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. Possibly new development? - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes. To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce No - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate consumption of materials? phases. design policy could To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites recycling of waste materials space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - Sites are greenfield and would not present opportunities to reuse demolition waste or materials on site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. - Ensure appropriate To reduce water, light, air noise mitigation is and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air included within any quality issues identified in this area allocation - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. Will it reduce noise pollution? No Development in some locations could lead to increase noise complaints as a result of the proximity of sites to the A50 or A516 To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - Sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land - Most sites are located outside of the floodplain, Will it reduce the impacts of - Ensure that new Yes - Part of site S0006 lies within flood zone 3a, although this area is minor and built development could be To reduce and manage housing is steered flood risk? located away from this area. away from areas flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform to emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated of identified flood water run-off surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on Yes risk release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in Will it reduce the causes of villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote To reduce and manage No or Derby City. the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision within Etwall, Hilton change and the District’s and local employment sites. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 causes when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. generation in the District? - Ensure that sites To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance are designed and the cultural, architectural the setting of historic cultural, implemented to architectural and Possibly - Development of site S/0036 could affect the setting of a number of listed buildings. minimise impact on and archeological heritage archaeological features in the setting of listed of the district. the District? buildings or other heritage assets To improve access to the Will it improve access to the cultural heritage of the public and understanding of No - No opportunities to improve access to historic or cultural assets identified. - None Identified District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and educational purposes cultural features? Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Sites are all greenfield - That existing within the District? hedgerows and treebelts on the site are preserved To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect existing landscape Possibly - A number of sites fall within an area of secondary sensitivity defined in the County Council’s Areas of and inform site Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. layout. the District’s landscape Character? and townscape character - That further assessment of Will it protect and create - A number of sites contain existing landscape elements such as woodlands or existing development. individual site is open spaces, landscape Possibly - Most sites have hedgerows, trees or other landscape elements which could contribute towards integrating undertaken as the features, woodlands, hedges new development into the landscape. Plan progresses and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

257 Rural Sites 7: Repton Sites Description: The village of Repton lies centrally in the District approximately 13 km from Derby City Centre. The A50 lies to the north and the A38 lies to the west of Repton, and both are accessed through Willington.

Repton is rural in nature, and the majority of the village has an organic form centred on the Church. The centre of the village is dominated by Repton School.

There are six sites in Repton that have been joined together to form a strategic site. These all compromise agricultural fields which are interspersed with trees and hedgerows. There are two residential dwellings contained within site S/0116.

The sites are individually in single ownership and there is thought to be mixed developer interest across the broad location

258 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision locally or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Ensure new development To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Willington, although these are expected to relocate shortly and improves access residents and provide Possibly will be closer to Repton. well-being of the by walking and Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities population additional facilities for new - cycling routes residents? locally Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across identified sites crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - The nearest secondary school is John Port, Etwall. This school is currently at capacity attainment amongst young - It is unclear whether additional secondary age pupils could be accommodated In Derby City or ? Swadlincote To improve educational people? - Continue liaison - The nearest primary school is Repton Primary School, though the capacity of the school is unknown. will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to the District’s skills base working age residents who establish impact No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would deliver new affordable housing in this area, which is one of the most expensive areas inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes in South Derbyshire. - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District - There is a need for 18 affordable homes in Repton, and more in nearby surrounding villages. District - Sites are located adjacent to the existing village, and have access to the limited range of facilities in To improve local Repton and surrounding villages. accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - There are some local facilities including shops and a primary school. Other local services include private education, employment, schools (with limited public access to some leisure facilities), primary school, village hall, local those households who do not Possibly centre/shop, public house, cash point, outdoor sports provision and a mobile library service. - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? - There are limited employment opportunities in the village. Large sites in Derby City, Burnaston and Green Travel and recreational resources Church Broughton and Hilton. Plans, or other (including open spaces - An hourly bus service runs from Repton to Derby and Burton. measures to Will it help deliver new or secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and protect existing local services and facilities and promote the Yes - Strategic growth could support the provision of new facilities such as sports provision, social and sustainable travel or non- community facilities, or support existing, retail, financial services and community facilities in the village. provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Development could increase congestion in the village around the cross and further afield on the B5008 No through Willington. strategic and local road - The Local road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with very large scale development. To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel Green Travel of journeys using modes other No - An hourly bus service runs from Repton to Derby and Burton Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - New development in this area is unlikely to contribute towards the significant infrastructure provision or other infrastructure? free up capacity of existing infrastructure locally by offering transport choice.

259 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to local businesses and neighbouring employment areas in or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Derby and Burnaston sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Further housing growth within rural areas could help sustain existing rural businesses and growth the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing Yes - New development in this location could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? Repton and surrounding villages. Aston village village centres centre

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Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - All sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - The northern part of Site S0130 lies within an area of flood risk. A very small area of site S0089 is also at Yes flood risk. There are small areas at medium and high risk of pluvial flooding in some of the sites - Ensure To reduce and manage flood risk? flood risk and surface - Areas at risk are relatively localised and it is likely that development can be avoided in these locations. development is Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform to emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore steered away water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on from areas at risk release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in To reduce and manage No villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote or the impacts of climate climate change? Derby City. change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, - Development could have a significant impact on the character of the village including the conservation the cultural, architectural area and a number of listed buildings (six of which are grade II* or grade I) architectural and No - None Identified. and archeological heritage - Development could also affect the setting of Milton village depending on its scale and location. archaeological features in - Increased traffic flows around the village could also erode the character of the village. of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of Yes - New development in this area could connect to the local PROW and could increase access within and to connect to existing District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and the village which is a historically important part of South Derbyshire. public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Sites are all greenfield and agricultural. within the District? - That existing Does it respect and protect hedgerows and To conserve and enhance existing landscape Possibly - No data on sensitivity defined in the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. - Development in some area could affect the setting and character of heritage assets in the village treebelts on the the District’s landscape Character? site are preserved and townscape character and inform site Will it protect and create - A number of sites are well contained by existing landscape elements such as woodlands or existing layout. open spaces, landscape development. Possibly - Most sites have hedgerows, trees or other landscape elements which could contribute towards integrating features, woodlands, hedges new development into the landscape. and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

261 Rural Sites 8: Willington Sites Description: Willington lies centrally within the District, and is located approximately 9km from Burton town centre, 15km from Derby city centre, and 16km from Swadlincote town centre. The village is surrounded by countryside, with the A38 to the west and the A50 to the north.

The 4 sites are located on the outskirts of Willington, 1 to the north, 1 to the east, and 2 to the west. They mainly comprise agricultural land, except S/0137 which is open grassland to the rear of residential properties.

All sites are in single ownership. Developer interest in S/0179 is high, with no interest in the other sites.

262 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision locally or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Ensure new To improve the health and healthcare for existing development - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Willington. New facilities are currently under construction. improves access well-being of the residents and provide Possibly - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities by walking and population additional facilities for new cycling routes residents? locally Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across identified sites crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - The nearest secondary school is John Port at Etwall, which is currently at capacity. attainment amongst young ? - It is unclear whether there is capacity at either Findern County or Willington Primary School, or whether To improve educational people? there is potential for expansion at either of these schools - Continue liaison will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to working age residents who the District’s skills base No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - Sites would deliver new affordable housing– there is an identified shortfall within Willington. inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes - There are below average levels of deprivation, with Willington amongst the least deprived areas in the - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District District. District To improve local - The sites are located adjacent to the village, and within access of the limited range of facilities in Willington. accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - There are some local facilities including shops, primary school, surgery, public house, cash point, education, employment, chemist, village hall, outdoor sports provision. those households who do not Possibly - Requirements for - There are employment opportunities nearby at Burnaston and further afield at Hilton, Derby, and Burton. food shopping facilities, have a car? Green Travel and recreational resources - There is an hourly bus service (with a 2 hourly evening service) connecting Willington with Derby and Plans, or other (including open spaces Burton. measures to Will it help deliver new or and sports facilities) and secure non-car protect existing local services travel promote healthy and and facilities and promote the Yes - Strategic growth could support the provision of new facilities such as sports provision, social and community facilities, or support existing, retail or community facilities in the village. sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the No - Development could increase congestion in the village in particular around B5008 through Willington. strategic and local road - The Local road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with very large scale development. To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel Green Travel of journeys using modes other No - There is an hourly bus service runs via Willington to Derby and Burton Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of Possibly - New development in this area could help local public transport provision including the local railway station other infrastructure? which provides limited services to Birmingham and Derby.

263 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to local businesses and neighbouring employment areas in or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Derby and Burnaston. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect). - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Further housing growth within rural areas could help sustain existing rural businesses and growth the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing Yes - New development in this location could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? Willington and surrounding villages. Aston village village centres centre

Will it improve the quality of Possibly - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes. new development? To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce No - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate consumption of materials? phases. design policy could To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and Possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites recycling of waste materials space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There is no potential to reuse demolition waste on any of the sites identified. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - All sites would lead to the loss of greenfield land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of - Most sites are located outside of the floodplain, Yes - The majority of site S/0137 lies within flood zone 3b (the functional Floodplain) and is unlikely to be - Ensure To reduce and manage flood risk? flood risk and surface suitable for housing development. development is Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore steered away water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on from areas at risk release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in To reduce and manage No villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote the impacts of climate climate change? or Derby City. change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, - Development of site S/0237 could affect the setting of the Trent & Mersey Canal conservation area, - Ensure that site the cultural, architectural immediately to the southeast of the site respect locally architectural and Possibly and archeological heritage - Hall Farm could be affected by the development of site S/0179 although mature planting to the south of important heritage archaeological features in this listed building may adequately filter views of any development to the south assets of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites cultural heritage of the public and understanding of connect to existing Yes - New development could improve local connectivity to the Trent and Mersey Canal Conservation Area District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and public rights of way educational purposes cultural features? and cycle routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Sites are all greenfield and agricultural. within the District? - That existing Does it respect and protect hedgerows and To conserve and enhance existing landscape Possibly - Sites fall outside areas of sensitivity defined in the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. treebelts on the the District’s landscape Character? site are preserved and townscape character and inform site Will it protect and create - A number of sites are well contained by existing landscape elements such as woodlands or existing layout. open spaces, landscape development. Possibly - Most sites have hedgerows, trees or other landscape elements which could contribute towards integrating features, woodlands, hedges new development into the landscape. and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

265 Rural Sites 9: Findern Sites Description: Findern lies in the centre of the District, and is located 9km from Derby city centre, and 12km to Burton town centre. The village is bordered by the A50 to the south, the A38 lies beyond countryside to the west/north, and there is open countryside to the east.

Three of the 5 sites are located on the outskirts of Findern, 1 to the northwest, 1 to the east, and 1 to the south; the remaining 2 sites are on the opposite side of the A50 to the village, adjacent to linear development on Willington Road and Heath Lane.

All sites are in single ownership, and all but S0110 are out of the floodplain. There is high developer interest on site S0067, and low or no interest in the other sites.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - Sites are not located within 2km of a statutory site and would not affect the integrity of any Site of Special internationally nationally important Yes Scientific Interest or Special Area of Conservation. wildlife sites? - Site S0110 includes unimproved meadow protected under the BAP for lowland Derbyshire, and is within 450m of a local wildlife site (SD155 Kirby’s Triangle) – though on the opposite side of the A50. To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance - There is a non-statutory wildlife site within site S/0031 to the south of Findern (SD395 Yew Tree - Ensure designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Possibly Meadows). Development is species (including UK and wildlife sites)? - Sites S0030, S0031 and S0081 are all within 500m of three non-statutory wildlife sites (SD085 Common Plantation), (SD086 Findern Meadows), and (SD395 Yew Tree Meadows) steered to areas on Local BAP Priority Habitat sites S0110 and - Sites S0110 and S0031 would perform poorly against this objective S0031where there and Species) and enhance Could development affect - Potential for a number of protected species locally including Great Crested Newts, Bats, Breeding Birds will be no losses or biodiversity and protected species or BAP priority Possibly and Badger damage to locally species? geodiversity across the important habitats District Will it provide tree planting or other habitat creation on site including Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. National Forest Planting (where relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes There are no regionally important geological sites within this area importance? - Will it reduce the number of - Sites would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within South Derbyshire. accommodation? Will it increase the range and - There is a combined identified shortfall of 13 affordable homes in Findern and Willington. affordability of housing for all social Yes - Strategic sites would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market groups? housing. To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision identified/earmarked on sites. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - Sites could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments South Derbyshire. meet existing and future need? Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - All sites are urban extensions and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people? 266 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Open space is slightly deficient in Etwall and open space and leisure requirements placed on new or wellbeing? development could improve locally available leisure opportunities Will it improve accessibility too To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Littleover (Hollybrook Way, and Normanton Lane), Willington (Repton Road), Sinfin (District Centre), and Mickleover (Vicarage Road, and Cavendish Way) all of which residents and provide No - None Identified well-being of the are accepting new patients. population additional facilities for new - Development is unlikely to support the provision of new medical facilities in Findern residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across identified sites crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- Will it improve educational - The nearest secondary school is John Port at Etwall, which is currently at capacity. attainment amongst young ? - There is no data currently held regarding the capacity of Findern Primary School or whether it has To improve educational people? potential for expansion - Continue liaison will local Schools achievement and improve Will it reduce the number of and LEA to working age residents who the District’s skills base No - Not applicable establish impact have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would help deliver affordable housing in this area – there is an identified shortfall within Findern. gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated - There is a combined identified shortfall of 13 affordable homes in Findern and Willington. with deprivation across the poorest in the District - There are low/moderate levels of deprivation in this area. District - Three of the sites are located adjacent to the village, whilst two are dislocated from the village, south of To improve local the A50. accessibility to healthcare, - There are some local facilities (including shop, post office, primary school, public house, village hall, and Will it make access easier for outdoor sports provision). education, employment, those households who do not Possibly - Secondary School provision is at John Port although this school is at capacity and has limited capacity, if - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? any, for expansion. Green Travel and recreational resources - There are employment opportunities at Burnaston, Hilton, Derby, and Burton. Plans, or other (including open spaces - There is an hourly bus service connecting Findern to Derby and Burton (with a two hourly evening measures to service). secure non-car and sports facilities) and Will it help deliver new or travel promote healthy and protect existing local services and facilities and promote the Possibly - Strategic growth could support open space and sports provision and potentially, to a limited extent local sustainable travel or non- and community facilities. travel choices provision of new facilities and public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of - Findern has good access to the A38. Development of site to the east of the village S/0110 could have an traffic congestion on the impact on surrounding narrow roads. Possibly strategic and local road - The surrounding rural road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with very large scale To make best use of network? development existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel - There is an hourly bus service connecting Findern to Derby and Burton (with a two hourly evening Green Travel of journeys using modes other No service). Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? - Local service provision is limited which could increase reliance on car based transport measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - New development in this area is unlikely to contribute towards the significant infrastructure provision or other infrastructure? free up capacity of existing infrastructure locally by offering transport choice.

267 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Burnaston, Hilton, or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and and Derby. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect). - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Further housing growth within rural areas could help sustain existing rural businesses and growth the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing Yes - New development in this location could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? Findern or surrounding villages. Findern village village centres centre

Will it improve the quality of - Sites are not previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. Possibly new development? - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce No - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate consumption of materials? phases. design policy could To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites recycling of waste materials space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - Sites are greenfield and would not present opportunities to reuse demolition waste or materials on site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. - Ensure appropriate To reduce water, light, air noise mitigation is and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air included within any quality issues identified in this area allocation - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation. Will it reduce noise pollution? No Development in some locations could lead to increase noise complaints as a result of the proximity of sites to the A50, To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - Sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land - Most sites are located outside of the floodplain. Will it reduce the impacts of - Ensure that new Yes - Site S0110 lies partly in flood zones 3a and 3b and is therefore at high level of flood risk being partially To reduce and manage housing is steered flood risk? located in the functional floodplain. away from areas flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform to emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated of identified flood water run-off surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on Yes risk release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in To reduce and manage No villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote the impacts of climate climate change? or Derby City. change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? - Ensure that sites To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, are designed and the cultural, architectural - Development of the southernmost site would potentially adversely affect the setting of the Trent & Mersey implemented to architectural and Possibly and archeological heritage Canal conservation area. minimise impact on archaeological features in the setting of the of the district. the District? Canal To improve access to the Will it improve access to the cultural heritage of the public and understanding of - Site S/0110 could connect to PROW SD20/16/1 which connects the Trent and Mersey Canal Yes - Other sites can all connect to the existing PROW networks surrounding the village, although there is no off - None Identified the District’s historic and District for enjoyment and road link from these to the Trent and Mersey Canal Conservation Area. educational purposes cultural features? Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Sites are all greenfield - That existing within the District? hedgerows and treebelts on the Does it respect and protect site are preserved To conserve and enhance existing landscape Possibly - The sites are all located outside of areas defined as being of primary or secondary sensitivity defined in the and inform site County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. the District’s landscape Character? layout. and townscape character - That further - A number of sites are well contained by existing landscape elements such as woodlands or existing assessment of Will it protect and create individual site is open spaces, landscape development. Possibly - Most sites have hedgerows, trees or other landscape elements which could contribute towards integrating undertaken as the features, woodlands, hedges new development into the landscape. Plan progresses and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

269 Rural Sites 10: Extensions to Winshill, Burton on Trent Description: The area consists of two sites that are both located adjacent to Winshill, which is part of the larger urban area of Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire. Winshill district centre is close to both sites, and Burton upon Trent town centre is approximately 5 km away to the south west.

Both sites are currently used for agricultural purposes. The land to the south west of the larger site comprises established residential development. Land to the south of the smaller site also comprises residential development. Bladon House School is to the north of the site.

The sites are in multiple ownership and there is thought to be a medium level of developer interest.

270 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision or wellbeing? Will it improve accessibility too - Ensure new To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Winshill, around 1km from the two sites Development could development well-being of the residents and provide No help fund improvements to local medical facilities, although it is unlikely that new facilities would be provides adequate population additional facilities for new located on site. connectivity to residents? Winshill Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across identified sites crime safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - No Data and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - The nearest secondary school in South Derbyshire is the William Allitt School, which is currently at capacity and has no room for expansion. - Granville and Pingle schools do have some spare capacity and could potentially accommodate the Will it improve educational additional pupils from this development, although other developments in Swadlincote would need to be attainment amongst young ? taken into account. To improve educational people? - It is unclear whether there is any spare capacity within Burton secondary schools. - Continue liaison achievement and improve - The nearest primary age schools in South Derbyshire are in Newton Solney and Newhall although will local Schools capacity details are unknown. and LEA to the District’s skills base - The nearest primary school in East Staffordshire is the Winshill Village Primary School. establish impact Will it reduce the number of working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - Development could deliver new affordable housing to this area and could help meet affordable housing gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated need both in nearby South Derbyshire villages and Burton on Trent. with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - The sites are located adjacent to the existing town of Burton on Trent and have access to Winshill District Centre. To improve local - There are some local facilities (including shops and a primary school, secondary school (although nearest accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for schools may not be able to accommodate pupils resulting from new development), post office and education, employment, those households who do not Possibly convenience store). - There are employment opportunities in Burton on Trent and Swadlincote. - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? - Sites are also within fairly close proximity to the wide range of services and facilities of Burton town Green Travel and recreational resources centre. Plans, or other (including open spaces - Bus services run three times per hour in each direction between Burton and Swadlincote during the day measures to and once per hour in the evening. secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and Will it help deliver new or protect existing local services sustainable travel or non- and facilities and promote the Possibly - Strategic growth could support open space and sports provision and potentially local and community facilities. travel choices provision of new facilities and public transport provision? - Development could worsen the existing congestion at the junction of Bretby Lane and the A511. The Will it minimise the impact of roundabout junction of Bretby Lane and Melbourne Avenue could also be impacted. The junction of the traffic congestion on the A511, Stapenhill Road and the B5008 is also congested and the traffic generated at these sites could No To make best use of strategic and local road contribute to the problem. network? - There could be implications from strategic growth for the already high level of congestion on the Trent existing infrastructure and River crossing into Burton on Trent. - Requirements for reduce the need to travel - Bus services run three times per hour per direction between Burton and Swadlincote during the day and Green Travel once per hour in the evening. Plans, or other and increase opportunities Will it increase the proportion measures to of journeys using modes other Possibly - Sites are urban extensions to Burton upon Trent and the provision of services and facilities in the town for non-car travel (public could reduce the need to travel. secure non-car transport walking and than cars? - Whilst there are some opportunities for public transport to be improved in the area, the heavy congestion travel cycling) in Burton reduces reliability Will it make the best use of No - New development in this area is unlikely to contribute towards the significant infrastructure provision or other infrastructure? free up capacity of existing infrastructure locally by offering transport choice.

271 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas in Burton and or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Swadlincote. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of No - Sites are an urban extension the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing Yes - New development in this location could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? Winshill and Burton on Trent. Winshill local village centres centre

Will it improve the quality of - Sites are not previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. Possibly new development? - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes. To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce No - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate consumption of materials? phases. design policy could To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites recycling of waste materials space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - Sites are greenfield and would not present opportunities to reuse demolition waste or materials on site minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation although it is likely these can be controlled through implementation. To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - Sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land - The smaller site is at limited flood risk on the southern boundary of the site, although new development is could be steered away from this part of the site owing to its limited extent and proximity to a gas pipeline Will it reduce the impacts of - Ensure that new Yes which traverses the site close to the brook To reduce and manage housing is steered flood risk? - The larger site is not at fluvial flood risk. away from areas flood risk and surface - Both sites have areas which are at moderate risk of pluvial flooding. of identified flood water run-off - New development would be expected to conform to emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated risk Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. Will it reduce the causes of - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate term, although the To reduce and manage No proximity of sites identified to Burton could reduce impacts compared to more rural locations. the impacts of climate climate change? - The site is relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision. change and the District’s Will it provide opportunity for - None Identified. contribution towards the additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. causes generation in the District? - Ensure that sites To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance are designed and the setting of historic cultural, implemented to the cultural, architectural - The setting of Bladon Cottage and Bladon Castle, which are to the north of the smaller site, could be architectural and Possibly minimise impact on affected by housing development to the north of Winshill. and archeological heritage archaeological features in the setting of listed of the district. the District? buildings or other heritage assets To improve access to the Will it improve access to the cultural heritage of the public and understanding of No - No opportunities to improve access to historic or cultural assets identified. - None Identified District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and educational purposes cultural features? Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - Sites are all greenfield and together extend around 40ha within the District? - That existing Does it respect and protect hedgerows and To conserve and enhance - Both sites fall within an area of secondary sensitivity defined in the County Council’s Areas of Multiple existing landscape Possibly treebelts on the Environmental Sensitivity. the District’s landscape Character? site are preserved and townscape character and inform site Will it protect and create - Existing landscape elements such as woodlands and hedgerows and a minor watercourse are present on layout. open spaces, landscape Possibly both sites. There is potential to integrate existing landscape elements into the site, although would be features, woodlands, hedges dependent on the design and implementation of sites and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

273 Rural Sites 11: Linton Sites Description: Linton lies towards the south of the District, and is located approximately 6.3km from Swadlincote town centre and 8.5km from Burton town centre. The village is bordered by open countryside on all sides.

The 6 sites are located on the outskirts of Linton, 2 to the west of the village and 4 to the south. They mainly comprise agricultural fields, with site S0003 being disused allotments.

5 sites are in single ownership, and the 6th in multiple ownership with the owners willing to develop for residential use.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation - Sites are not located within 2km of a statutory site and would not affect the integrity of any Site of Special Will it conserve and enhance Scientific Interest or Special Area of Conservation. internationally nationally important Yes - Sites S0044, S0044a and S0087 could drain to a ditch which ultimately discharges to the Mease. wildlife sites? Although given the small area involved and the distance from the SAC it is unlikely that surface water To avoid damage to discharges will have any discernible impact on the SAC. designated sites and Will it conserve and enhance - There is a non-statutory wildlife site (SD166 Netherseal Colliery Line) to the northwest of the village, and locally important (non-statutory Yes species (including UK and within 230m of site S/0107. It is unlikely that development would affect this site Local BAP Priority Habitat wildlife sites)? Could development affect - None Identified and Species) and enhance protected species or BAP priority Possibly - Potential for a number of protected species including breeding bird, badger, and bats. biodiversity and species? geodiversity across the Will it provide tree planting or other habitat creation on site including Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. All sites are within the National Forest District National Forest Planting (where relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes There are no regionally important geological sites within this area or within 1km of the site importance? - Will it reduce the number of households waiting for Yes - Sites would contribute towards the delivery of affordable homes accommodation? Will it increase the range and - Strategic sites would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market affordability of housing for all social Yes housing. groups? - There is an identified shortfall of 10 affordable homes within Linton. To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision identified/earmarked on sites. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - Sites could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in Swadlincote and meet existing and future need? South Derbyshire. Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - Sites are urban extensions and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

274 - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision including National Forest Will it improve people’s health Yes planting or wellbeing? - Open space is slightly deficient, and open space and leisure requirements placed on new development could improve locally available leisure opportunities To improve the health and Will it improve accessibility too well-being of the healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Church Gresley (Glamorgan Way), Overseal (Hallcroft - None Identified population residents and provide No Avenue), and Rosliston (Main Street) all of which are accepting new patients. additional facilities for new - It is unlikely that new development on the scale proposed could support healthcare facilities within Linton residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site which could be resolved through crime development. safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - The nearest secondary school is Pingle in Swadlincote, this has got some capacity to accommodate Will it improve educational further growth although it is unclear whether this could meet the needs of village sites in combination with attainment amongst young ? growth in Swadlincote. To improve educational people? - It is unclear whether there is capacity to accommodate additional pupils at Linton Primary School, or - Continue liaison whether there is potential for further expansion of this school. will local Schools achievement and improve and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of working age residents who establish impact No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would deliver new affordable housing in this area – there are identified shortfalls of inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes affordable housing in Linton. - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District - There are moderate levels of deprivation in this area. District To improve local - The sites are located adjacent to the existing village, and could have access of the limited range of accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for facilities in Linton including primary school, shop, public house, outdoor sports provision. those households who do not No - There are no employment sites in the village. These are located at Drakelow, Cauldwell, Overseal, education, employment, Rosliston, Swadlincote and Burton. have a car? - Requirements for food shopping facilities, - There is an hourly daytime bus service to Burton and Ashby (no evening service); and a half hourly Green Travel and recreational resources service to Burton and Swadlincote (hourly evening service). Plans, or other (including open spaces Will it help deliver new or measures to protect existing local services secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel and facilities and promote the Possibly - Strategic growth could support the delivery of improvements to existing schools (although it is unclear), promote healthy and open space and sports provision and potentially local community facilities. sustainable travel or non- provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Linton has access to the A444. Possibly - The surrounding rural road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with very large scale strategic and local road development. To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel - There is an hourly daytime bus service to Burton and Ashby (no evening service); and a half hourly Green Travel of journeys using modes other No service to Burton and Swadlincote (hourly evening service). Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? - There are limited services in the village and no employment sites measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - New development in this area is unlikely to contribute towards the significant infrastructure provision or other infrastructure? free up capacity of existing infrastructure locally by offering transport choice.

275 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas including in Rosliston, or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Coton and surrounding villages and Swadlincote and Burton. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Growth in these areas could provide additional labour which could help support and sustain existing rural businesses locally. the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing - New development in Linton could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport, although Possibly connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? this would be partially dependent on the scale of growth and accessibility to shops and services. village centres village centres

Will it improve the quality of - Sites are not previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. Possibly new development? - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes. To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce No - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate consumption of materials? phases. design policy could To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites. recycling of waste materials space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There is no potential to reuse demolition waste on any of the sites identified. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution? Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air - None identified Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air and noise pollution quality issues identified in this area

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - All sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural/forestry land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Yes - All sites are located outside of the floodplain. To reduce and manage flood risk? flood risk and surface - None identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in Will it reduce the causes of villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote To reduce and manage No or Derby City. . the impacts of climate climate change? - New development on the edge of Linton is likely to lead to residents travelling to nearby villages and change and the District’s Swadlincote or Burton, to access employment and some other services. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 causes when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - None of the sites are likely to have a significant detrimental impact on historic cultural are archaeological architectural and Yes - None Identified. features, or affect the setting of such features and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites connect to existing cultural heritage of the public and understanding of - New development in this area could connect to the wider National Forest which is becoming an Possibly National Forest increasingly important cultural asset within South Derbyshire and beyond. District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and walking and cycling educational purposes cultural features? routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - None of the sites are derelict or previously developed. within the District? - That existing To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect hedgerows and existing landscape Possibly - All site fall outside areas of sensitivity defined in the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. treebelts on the the District’s landscape Character? site are preserved and townscape character and inform site Will it protect and create - Existing landscape elements such as woodlands and hedgerows and a minor watercourse are present on layout. open spaces, landscape Possibly both sites. There is potential to integrate existing landscape elements into the site, although would be features, woodlands, hedges dependent on the design and implementation of sites and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

277 Rural Area 12: Overseal and Neetherseal Sites Description: Overseal and Netherseal are located close to the southern boundary of the District, and are located approximately 10km from Swadlincote town centre, and 12km from Burton town centre. Overseal straddles the A444 and Netherseal lies a little to the south of the road. Both villages are surrounded by open countryside.

One site is located to the west of Netherseal; with 1 to the north of Overseal, 2 to the south, and 4 to the east. They mainly comprise agricultural or vacant green space.

The sites are all in single ownership. There is mixed developer interest.

Overseal Netherseal

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance - Strategic development in Overseal land, Netherseal would be located in the catchment of the River Mease internationally nationally important No Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and SSSI and could have a negative impact on the integrity of the wildlife sites? river as a result of foul water generation. To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes - There are no non-statutory wildlife sites within 500m of any of the proposed sites species (including UK and wildlife sites)? Local BAP Priority Habitat Could development affect protected species or BAP priority Possibly - Potential for a number of protected species including breeding bird, badger, and bats locally. - None Identified and Species) and enhance species? biodiversity and Will it provide tree planting or other habitat creation on site including geodiversity across the Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. All sites are within the National Forest National Forest Planting (where District relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes - There are no regionally important geological sites within any of the sites, although there is a site under importance? 1km away frm the Netherseal Site Will it reduce the number of households waiting for Yes - Site would contribute towards the delivery of affordable homes accommodation? Will it increase the range and - Strategic sites would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market affordability of housing for all social Yes housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision identified/earmarked on sites - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - Sites could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in Swadlincote and meet existing and future need? South Derbyshire. Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - Sites are all urban extensions and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

278 - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision including National Forest Will it improve people’s health Yes planting or wellbeing? - Open space is slightly deficient, and open space and leisure requirements placed on new development could improve locally available leisure opportunities To improve the health and Will it improve accessibility too healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Overseal (Hallcroft Avenue), Church Gresley (Glamorgan well-being of the Way), Swadlincote (Civic Way), Woodville (Burton Road), and Measham (High Street) all of which are - None Identified residents and provide Possibly population accepting new patients additional facilities for new - New development could support the delivery of further healthcare facilities within Overseal residents? Will it promote healthy Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site which could be resolved through crime development. safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - The nearest secondary school is Pingle in Swadlincote, this has got some capacity to accommodate Will it improve educational further growth although it is unclear whether this could meet all local needs in combination with growth in attainment amongst young ? Swadlincote. To improve educational people? - It is unclear whether there is any capacity in Overseal, and Netherseal Primary Schools. It is not known - Continue liaison whether there is potential for further expansion at either school. will local Schools achievement and improve and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of working age residents who establish impact No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would deliver new affordable housing in this area gap between the richest and Yes - None identified inequalities associated - There are moderate levels of deprivation in this area. with deprivation across the poorest in the District District - The sites are located adjacent to the villages, and have access to limited (especially in Netherseal) range To improve local of facilities available. accessibility to healthcare, Will it make access easier for - Overseal: shop, primary school, doctor’s surgery, public house, cash point, village hall, outdoor sports education, employment, those households who do not No provision - Netherseal: shop, primary school, public house, village hall, outdoor sports provision - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? - There closest large employment sites are at Drakelow, Swadlincote and Burton. Green Travel and recreational resources - There is an hourly bus service (none in the evening) connecting Overseal and Netherseal with Ashby, Plans, or other (including open spaces Swadlincote and Burton. measures to Will it help deliver new or secure non-car and sports facilities) and travel promote healthy and protect existing local services and facilities and promote the Possibly - Strategic growth could support the delivery of improvements to existing schools (although it is unclear), sustainable travel or non- open space and sports provision and potentially local community facilities. provision of new facilities and travel choices public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Both villages have access to the A444. Possibly - The surrounding rural road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with very large scale strategic and local road development. To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel - There is an hourly bus service (none in the evening) connecting Overseal and Netherseal with Ashby, Green Travel of journeys using modes other No Swadlincote and Burton. Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? - There are limited services and employment in the villages. measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - New development in this area is unlikely to contribute towards the significant infrastructure provision or other infrastructure? free up capacity of existing infrastructure locally by offering transport choice.

279 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas including in Overseal, or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Netherseal and surrounding villages and Swadlincote and Burton. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Growth in these areas could provide additional labour which could help support and sustain existing rural businesses locally. the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and Will it improve existing - New development in Overseal or Netherseal could sustain local services such as local shops or public - Ensure good Possibly transport, although this would be partially dependent on the scale of growth and accessibility to shops and connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? village centres services. village centres

Will it improve the quality of - Sites are not previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. Possibly new development? - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes. To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce No - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate consumption of materials? phases. design policy could To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites. recycling of waste materials space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There is no potential to reuse demolition waste on any of the sites identified. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. Large scale No growth could affect the integrity of the River Mease which is a Special Area of Conservation, the integrity of pollution? which is already impacted by nutrient enrichment from foul and diffuse pollution Will it reduce light pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased illumination locally during site development and occupation. To reduce water, light, air - None identified and noise pollution Will it improve air quality No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards air quality improvements locally although there are no air quality issues identified in this area

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - All sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural/forestry land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Most sites are located outside of the floodplain, except site S/0055 the majority of which lies in flood zone Possibly - - Ensure To reduce and manage flood risk? 3a, and sites S/0047 and S/0053 of which a small part lies within flood zone 3a development is directed away flood risk and surface - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore Will it reduce unmitigated from areas at water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on flood risk on site release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in Will it reduce the causes of villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote or To reduce and manage No Derby City. the impacts of climate climate change? - New development on the edge of Overseal and Netherseal is likely to lead to residents travelling to nearby change and the District’s villages and Swadlincote or Burton, to access employment and some other services. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 causes when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, - There is a conservation area in Netherseal together with a number of listed buildings in the centre of the - Ensure sites are the cultural, architectural village. designed In a way architectural and Possibly and archeological heritage - There are no conservation areas, affected by sites in Overseal, although the setting of listed buildings in that respects local archaeological features in Acresford Road could be affected by strategic levels of growth in the village. heritage assets. of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites connect to existing cultural heritage of the public and understanding of - New development in this area could connect to the wider National Forest which is becoming an Possibly National Forest increasingly important cultural asset within South Derbyshire and beyond. District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and walking and cycling educational purposes cultural features? routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - None of the sites are derelict or previously developed. within the District? - That existing hedgerows and To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect existing landscape Possibly - All site fall outside areas of sensitivity defined in the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental treebelts on the Sensitivity. site are preserved the District’s landscape Character? and townscape character and inform site layout. Will it protect and create - Existing landscape elements such as woodlands and hedgerows and a minor watercourse are present on open spaces, landscape Possibly both sites. There is potential to integrate existing landscape elements into the site, although would be features, woodlands, hedges dependent on the design and implementation of sites and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

281 Rural Area 13: Roliston and Coton in the Elms Sites Description: Coton in the Elms and Rosliston lie towards the south of the District, and are located approximately 10km and 11km respectively from Burton and Swadlincote town centres. The villages are surrounded by open countryside.

One site is located south of Coton; with 1 site southeast of Rosliston, 2 to the north, 2 to the south, and 1 to the southeast. Sites mainly comprise of agricultural land, except S/0160 which is a mixture of residential and industrial units. All sites are in single ownership, except S/0065 which is in multiple ownership with all parties prepared to develop it for residential use. Developer interest is mixed, with high interest in site S/0027.

Sustainability Appraisal Notes on site Detailed considerations Yes/No Comments Objective based mitigation Will it conserve and enhance Above: Rosliston - Sites are not located within 2km of a statutory site and would not affect the integrity of any Site of Special internationally nationally important Yes Right:Scientific Coton Interest in or theSpecial Elms Area of Conservation. wildlife sites? - Coton - there is a non-statutory wildlife site (SD384 Church Street Grassland) within 650m of site S/0065, and a potential wildlife site (SD R6286) within 350m. To avoid damage to Will it conserve and enhance - Rosliston – there is a non-statutory wildlife site (SD009 Rosliston Road Verge) within 120m of site S/0027; designated sites and locally important (non-statutory Yes wildlife sites)? and a potential wildlife site (SD R6374 Strawberry Lane Grassland) which is adjacent to site S/0157 and species (including UK and within 20-240m of sites S/0015, S/0154 and S/0160). It is not considered that sites would affect existing Local BAP Priority Habitat wildlife sites - None Identified Could development affect and Species) and enhance - Potential for a number of protected species on identified sites or within 500m including Breeding Birds, protected species or BAP priority Possibly biodiversity and Bats, Badger, GCN. species? geodiversity across the Will it provide tree planting or other District habitat creation on site including Yes - There is potential for biodiversity gain on all sites. All sites are within the National Forest National Forest Planting (where relevant)? Will it protect sites of geological Yes There is no regionally important geological sites within this area or within 1km of the site importance? - Will it reduce the number of - Sites would contribute towards the delivery of homes which could be used to place people identified as households waiting for Yes homeless within South Derbyshire. accommodation? Will it increase the range and - Strategic sites would be expected to deliver up to 40% affordable housing with the remainder market affordability of housing for all social Yes housing. groups? To provide decent and Will it improve the suitability of new affordable homes that homes for older and/disabled No - No specific provision identified/earmarked on sites. - None identified meet local needs groups? Will it provide sufficient housing to Yes - Sites could contribute to overall housing need in combination with other developments in Swadlincote and meet existing and future need? South Derbyshire. Will it reduce the number of unfit or No - All sites are urban extension and will not bring empty homes back into use or improve unfit homes. empty homes? Will it meet the needs of travelling No - No show people?

282 Will it improve people’s health Yes - Sites could improve access informal open space and/or local sports provision including National Forest or wellbeing? planting - Ensure new Will it improve accessibility too development To improve the health and healthcare for existing - Existing healthcare facilities are located at Rosliston (Main Street), Overseal (Hallcroft Avenue), Church improves access well-being of the residents and provide Possibly Gresley (Glamorgan Way), and Stapenhill (Fyfield Road) all of which are accepting new patients. by walking and population additional facilities for new - Development could help fund improvements to local medical facilities. cycling to residents? Swadlincote Town Will it promote healthy centre Yes - Could improve locally available leisure opportunities lifestyles? - Could connect to an existing PROW network in this area Will it reduce crime and fear of To improve community No - No known issues with crime and antisocial behaviour across the site which could be resolved through crime development. safety and reduce crime - As above Will it reduce the number of - None identified and fear of crime people involved in accidents -- - The nearest secondary school is Pingle in Swadlincote, this has got some capacity to accommodate Will it improve educational further growth although it is unclear whether this could meet the needs of local sites in combination with attainment amongst young growth in Swadlincote. ? - It is unclear whether there is any capacity in Coton Primary School although it is understood that To improve educational people? - Continue liaison Rosliston currently has no capacity. It is not known whether there is potential for further expansion at will local Schools achievement and improve either school. and LEA to the District’s skills base Will it reduce the number of establish impact working age residents who No - Not applicable have no or lower level qualifications? To promote social inclusion and reduce Will it narrow the inequality - New housing would deliver new affordable housing in this area – there are identified shortfalls of inequalities associated gap between the richest and Yes affordable housing in both Coton in the Elms and Rosliston. - None identified with deprivation across the poorest in the District - There are moderate levels of deprivation in this area. District - The sites are located adjacent to the villages, and have access to a limited range of facilities in Coton in To improve local the Elms and Rosliston. accessibility to healthcare, - Local facilities include public house and primary school at Coton; and village hall, shop, public house, Will it make access easier for primary school, cash point, and outdoor sports provision at Rosliston. education, employment, those households who do not Possibly - Secondary School provision is at Pingle School in Swadlincote - Requirements for food shopping facilities, have a car? - There are employment opportunities at Drakelow, Cauldwell, Overseal, Rosliston, and further afield at Green Travel and recreational resources Swadlincote and Burton. Plans, or other (including open spaces - There is an infrequent (2 hourly) bus service, Monday to Friday only, connecting Coton and Rosliston with measures to Swadlincote and Burton. secure non-car and sports facilities) and Will it help deliver new or travel promote healthy and protect existing local services - Strategic growth could support the delivery of improvements to existing schools provision (although it is sustainable travel or non- and facilities and promote the Yes unclear whether there is potential to expand schools in these villages), open space and sports provision travel choices provision of new facilities and and potentially local and community facilities. . public transport provision? Will it minimise the impact of traffic congestion on the - Coton and Rosliston have reasonable access to the A444. Possibly - The surrounding rural road network is not of a standard that would easily cope with very large scale strategic and local road development. To make best use of network? existing infrastructure and - Requirements for Will it increase the proportion reduce the need to travel - There is an infrequent (2 hourly) bus service, Monday to Friday only, Green Travel of journeys using modes other No - The provision of additional pedestrian/cycle links could improve the local PROW network particularly Plans, or other and increase opportunities than cars? around Rosliston). measures to for non-car travel (public secure non-car transport walking and travel cycling) Will it make the best use of No - New development in this area is unlikely to contribute towards the significant infrastructure provision or other infrastructure? free up capacity of existing infrastructure locally by offering transport choice.

283 Will it encourage the creation of new businesses - Could support construction industry and other businesses involved in marketing, selling new homes. Would also provide locally accessible labour to the neighbouring employment areas including in Rosliston, or existing businesses to Yes To achieve stable and Coton and surrounding villages and Swadlincote and Burton. sustainable levels of grow? Will it reduce - None identified. economic growth and unemployment rates and - N/A maintain economic disparities across the -- competitiveness district? Will it encourage economic - N/A diversification? -- Will it improve average - N/A incomes in the District? -- Will it ensure the provision To diversify and strengthen of an adequate supply of employment land and Possibly - Provision of new housing sites could help reduce employment land losses by ensuring sufficient housing supply (indirect effect) - None identified. local urban and rural protect existing viable economies employment sites? Will it help support and encourage the growth of Yes - Growth in these areas could provide additional labour which could help support and sustain existing rural businesses locally. the Rural Economy? To enhance the vitality and - Ensure good Will it improve existing - New development could sustain local services such as local shops or public transport in Rosliston and Yes connectivity to viability of existing town and shopping facilities? surrounding villages. village centres village centres

Will it improve the quality of - Sites are not previously developed and will not regenerate existing built up areas. Possibly new development? - Performance will be dependent on the design and implementation of individual schemes. To improve the quality of new development and the Will it provide potential to - None identified existing built environment use locally available Possibly - Dependent on design and implementation natural resources and materials? Will it lead to the reduce No - New development would lead to a general increase in waste generation during construction and operation - An appropriate consumption of materials? phases. design policy could To minimise waste and help ensure that Will it increase waste increase the reuse and possibly - New development could support improvements to waste recovery and recycling through the provision of sufficient recycling recovery and recycling? appropriate storage for bins and bring sites. recycling of waste materials space is included Will it reduce the proportion in new Possibly - The provision of space for storing recycling or compost bins could reduce waste sent to landfill of waste sent to landfill? development. Will it promote the implementation of Yes - All new homes will be operationally carbon neutral by 2016 and would be expected to incorporate SuDs on sustainable construction implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. techniques? To promote sustainable Will it help reduce the need for land won primary forms of construction and No - There is no potential to reuse demolition waste on any of the sites identified. minerals including sand - None identified. sustainable use of natural and gravel? resources Will it help ensure water - All new homes are required to meet recently implemented building control requirements to limit water usage to 125l per person per day. (Around 10% below average usage within Severn Trent Area), and resources are used Yes equivalent to Code for Sustainable Homes level 1 / 2. efficiently? - Potential for inclusion of SuDS which could contribute towards ground water recharge.

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Will it reduce water No - Development is unlikely to contribute towards water quality improvements within this area. pollution?

Will it reduce noise pollution? No - Development is likely to lead to increased noise levels locally during site development and occupation.

To minimise the irreversible loss of Will it reduce the loss of agricultural land to new No - All sites would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural/forestry land - None identified. undeveloped (greenfield) development land Will it reduce the impacts of Yes - Most sites are located outside of the floodplain, except site S/0065 a small part of which lies within flood To reduce and manage flood risk? zone 2, although this is minor and built development could be located away from this area. flood risk and surface - None identified Will it reduce unmitigated - New development would be expected to conform with emerging national SUDS legislation, and therefore water run-off Yes surface water would have to be retained back to greenfield runoff rates, and would have no impact on release surface water runoff? flooding downstream. - New housing development is likely to lead to an increase in energy use in aggregate terms homes in Will it reduce the causes of villages could perform less well in respect of this objective compared to urban extensions to Swadlincote or To reduce and manage No Derby City. . the impacts of climate climate change? - Sites are relatively well located in respect of employment and local service provision, with many higher change and the District’s order services provided in Burton or Swadlincote. - None Identified. contribution towards the Will it provide opportunity for additional renewable energy Possibly - New development could support on site renewable or low carbon energy generation, especially after 2016 causes when new homes may need to incorporate on site renewables to achieve zero carbon status. generation in the District? To protect and enhance Will it protect and enhance the setting of historic cultural, the cultural, architectural - None of the sites are likely to have a significant detrimental impact on historic cultural are archaeological architectural and Yes - None Identified. features, or affect the setting of such features and archeological heritage archaeological features in of the district. the District? To improve access to the Will it improve access to the - Ensure sites connect to existing cultural heritage of the public and understanding of - New development in this area could connect to the wider National Forest which is becoming an Possibly National Forest increasingly important cultural asset within South Derbyshire and beyond. District for enjoyment and the District’s historic and walking and cycling educational purposes cultural features? routes. Will it reduce the amount of derelict and degraded land No - None of the sites are derelict or previously developed. within the District? - That existing To conserve and enhance Does it respect and protect hedgerows and existing landscape Possibly - All site fall outside areas of sensitivity defined in the County Council’s Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity. treebelts on the the District’s landscape Character? site are preserved and townscape character and inform site Will it protect and create - Sites in this area are generally defined by existing landscape elements such as field boundaries or existing layout. open spaces, landscape Possibly development. There could be potential to design existing landscape elements into proposed development features, woodlands, hedges schemes. and ponds - All sites could contribute towards green infrastructure provision. Version 1

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