Report of the Director of Business Development Decision to be taken after: 25 September 2018
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
LEADER OF THE COUNCIL
APPLEBY PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – CONSULTATION ON SUBMISSION DRAFT (‘REGULATION 16 CONSULTATION’)
1. OBJECT AND KEY POINTS IN THIS REPORT
1.1 To inform the Cabinet Member that the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan was submitted to North Lincolnshire Council on 11 July 2018 for the purposes of Regulation 16 Consultation.
1.2 To seek the Cabinet Member’s agreement to advertise and publish the Appleby Parish Submission Draft Neighbourhood Plan for a six- week consultation and submit the Plan for examination.
2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 The Localism Act 2011 introduced new opportunities for local communities to get involved in planning their areas by preparing neighbourhood plans, neighbourhood development orders, and community right to build orders. The Act and associated neighbourhood planning regulations provide town/parish councils and neighbourhood forums powers to shape and encourage the delivery of new development.
2.2 Before a town/parish council or neighbourhood forum can begin the work of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan they must apply to have the area they wish the plan to cover to be formally designated. Appleby Parish Council’s Area Application was submitted to North Lincolnshire Council on 19 Jun 2014. The Neighbourhood Area was designated on 18 Dec 2014.
2.3 As soon as a Neighbourhood Area has been designated the local planning authority is under a duty to support and is obliged by law to help local communities draw up their neighbourhood plans. The Spatial Planning team has assisted and guided the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group throughout the neighbourhood planning process.
2.4 The Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been developed by a core of Steering Group members led by the Parish Council. The local community has been engaged in the process following a number of consultation events, questionnaires, surveys and a Visioning Day.
2.5 Following a six-week Pre-Submission period of consultation held during February and March 2018 the Steering Group has made appropriate amendments to the Neighbourhood Plan. They have now submitted a final Draft version of the Plan to North Lincolnshire Council for consideration.
2.6 Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 relates to publicising a plan proposal. As soon as possible after receiving a Submission Draft Plan the Local Planning Authority must publicise it on their website and wherever else they consider appropriate. The publicity should include the details of the Plan, where and when it may be inspected, and explain how representations can be made. The date for representations to be received (not less than 6 weeks from the date on which the plan proposal is first publicised) should be stated, and any consultation body referred to in the Consultation Statement should be notified that the Plan proposals have been received.
2.7 Results of the six week consultation will be collated and reported to the Parish Council and to the Cabinet Member as soon as possible following the consultation period. Any amendments will be made, and North Lincolnshire Council will then fund and arrange an Examination of the Plan led by an impartial planning examiner. If the examiner recommends that the Plan should be adopted the Council will arrange a Referendum in which local people will be given the chance to vote on whether they think it should be adopted. If it is supported by the local community at the referendum the policies in the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan will then be used by the Council when determining planning applications in Appleby Parish.
2.8 A Consultation Statement has been prepared alongside the Neighbourhood Plan to fulfil the legal obligations of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 in order to show: which people and bodies who were consulted about the proposed Plan; h ow they were consulted; the main issues and concerns raised by the people consulted; and h ow these issues and concerns have been considered and, where relevant, addressed in the Neighbourhood Plan.
2.9 A Basic Conditions Statement has also been prepared in order to show that the Plan: has appropriate regard to national policies and advice contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF); contributes to the achievement of sustainable development; is in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the Local Planning Authority area, in this case the North Lincolnshire Local Plan 2003, North Lincolnshire Core Strategy DPD 2011, and North Lincolnshire Housing & Employment Land Allocations DPD 2016; and meets the relevant EU obligations.
2.10 A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Scoping Report has been prepared by North Lincolnshire Council. An SEA is required under European legislation for all plans that could have a significant effect on the environment. The Report concludes that none of the policies in the Plan would have a negative impact on the Parish, and the most common outcome of the assessment is that the Plan would have a strongly positive impact on the Parish.
3. OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
3.1 There are two options for consideration:
3.2 Option 1 – Agree to advertise and publish the Appleby Parish Submission Draft Neighbourhood Plan for a six-week consultation and submit the Plan for examination.
3.3 Option 2 – Do not agree to advertise and publish the Appleby Parish Submission Draft Neighbourhood Plan for a six-week consultation and submit the Plan for examination.
4. ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS
4.1 Option 1 would ensure that the council meets its duties under the Localism Act and the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations to advertise and publish the Appleby Parish Submission Draft Neighbourhood Plan for a six-week consultation and submit the Plan for examination. It would also allow the council to discharge its duty to support communities wishing to undertake neighbourhood planning.
4.2 Option 2 would mean that the council would not meet its duties under the Localism Act and the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations to advertise and publish the Appleby Parish Submission Draft Neighbourhood Plan for a six- week consultation and submit the Plan for examination. It would also mean that the council would not discharge its duty to support communities wishing to undertake neighbourhood planning.
5. RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS (FINANCIAL, STAFFING, PROPERTY, IT)
Financial
5.1 The council can submit bids to the Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG) for funding assistance. This is intended to cover its costs in terms of some aspects of neighbourhood planning including providing advice and assistance to local communities. From April 2018 to March 2019 local planning authorities can claim £5,000 for the first five neighbourhood areas designated only and £20,000 once they have set a date for a referendum following a successful examination.
5.2 The neighbourhood planning process includes the requirement for an independent examination of the plan and for a referendum that ensures the community has a final say on whether a neighbourhood plan is to form part of the development plan for North Lincolnshire. These should be organised and paid for by the local authority.
5.3 The new 2018-22 Neighbourhood Planning Support Programme aims to continue delivering support to communities who are interested in creating a neighbourhood plan. Community groups will be able to access a range of free help including financial support and latest planning expertise from trained professionals to guide them through the process of preparing a neighbourhood plan.
5.4 Financial assistance is available in the form of grants of up to £9,000 to help them with their costs. In addition, groups in certain priority areas are eligible to apply for a further £8,000 grant funding and technical support packages. Also, parishes with a neighbourhood plan are eligible to receive up to 25% of any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) monies arising from development in their area.
Staffing
5.5 The Spatial Planning team will provide the staffing resources required for supporting the neighbourhood planning process. Officers in Legal and Democratic Services will organise and administer the referendum that will determine whether a neighbourhood plan is to form part of the development plan.
5.6 There are no further resource implications.
6. OUTCOME OF INTEGRATED IMPACT ASSESSMENT (IF APPLICABLE)
6.1 An integrated impact assessment has been completed and no issues of concern are apparent.
7. OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DECLARED
7.1 Consultation has taken place with relevant officers within the council and any comments incorporated into the preceding information. The Spatial Planning team has supported the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group throughout the neighbourhood planning process.
8. RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1 That the Cabinet Member notes the contents of this report.
8.2 That the Cabinet Member endorses the approach set out in Option 1 of this report.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Civic Centre Ashby Road SCUNTHORPE North Lincolnshire DN16 1AB
Author: Dave Lofts Date: 12 July 2018
Background papers used in the preparation of this report
Localism Act 2011 The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 Statutory Instrument 2016 No. 873 - The Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 Contents
INTRODUCTION...... 5 PROFILE OF THE PARISH OF APPLEBY...... 7 WHAT HAS BEEN DONE SO FAR...... 8 VISION AND OBJECTIVES...... 9 DELIVERING THE PLAN VISION...... 11 HOUSING...... 15 THE RURAL ECONOMY...... 19 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT...... 24 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT...... 27 HERITAGE ASSETS...... 30 COMMUNITY ASPIRATIONS ...... 31 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...... 32 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan (“the Plan”) relates to the Parish of Appleby and the Qualified Body to create the Plan is Appleby Parish Council. North Lincolnshire Council formally designated the Plan area on 18 December 2014.
1.2 A Neighbourhood Plan is a planning document, through which the Government aims to give local people more say about what goes on in their area. However, all Plans must be in line with higher level planning policy, namely the 2012 National Planning Policy Framework, the 2014 Planning Practice Guidance and, in the case of this Plan, the saved policies of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan and the adopted North Lincolnshire Local Development Framework (Core Strategy DPD and Housing & Employment Land Allocations DPD). The principal policies and guidance – local and national – which relate to the policies in this Plan are referred to in Appendix 7.
1.3 The overall requirement is that a Neighbourhood Plan has a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
1.4 The Plan relates to the whole of the Parish of Appleby. This includes the village of Appleby and the communities of (1) Old Sawmill, Carr Side and the former station area, (2) Santon and (3) Clapp Gate. The Plan covers a wide range of topics, such as traffic and transport, services and facilities and environment and climate change. The Plan includes those areas of the Parish outside the Appleby village conservation area, which were not previously covered by the Appleby village Design Statement. A plan showing the designated area of the Plan is shown in Appendix 1.
1.5 The objectives of the Plan are to identify a Community Vision for the future of the Parish of Appleby as a whole and then to set out clear planning policies to realise that Vision.
1.6 An important part of the Plan is deciding where any new housing or places of employment should go, but it is about much more than this. The Plan looks at a wide range of Key Issues and sets out policies for housing, employment, services and facilities, traffic and transport and environment and climate change.
1.7 The Plan must also comply with European Regulations on strategic environmental assessment and habitats regulations which seek to provide a high level of protection of the environment.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 5 1.8 The approved Neighbourhood Plan Designated Area is shown below in Figure1
6 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 2 PROFILE OF THE PARISH OF APPLEBY
2.1 The principal settlement in the Parish is the village of Appleby. It is a small village, one of the few settlements on Ermine Street, a Roman road that once ran from London to Lincoln and on to York, via a ferry crossing of the River Humber at Winteringham.
2.2 There is evidence of Roman activity in the area, but whether Appleby was actually a Roman settlement is the subject of some debate. However, the present village is essentially Saxon in origin.
2.3 The village and its church were mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086). Following the English Civil War (in around 1650) Appleby and its lands were sold to Sir George Winn, who lived at Nostell Priory in Yorkshire and whose family have been associated with the village ever since. Rowland Winn came to live at Appleby Hall in 1854, shortly after which ironstone was discovered in the area and he was instrumental in the founding of iron and steel making in Scunthorpe. During his time Appleby was transformed by the building of a number of model estate cottages to house agricultural and other employees of the estate. These cottages, along with a number of older dwellings, give the village the character we see today.
2.4 To the south of Appleby village lie some smaller communities: the houses adjacent to [what used to be] Appleby Station (much of it built at about the same time as the model cottages in Appleby itself), Clapp Gate and Santon. The Romans made pottery at Santon, but it only really developed during the last century with the expansion of the steel industry in Scunthorpe and the satellite industries that grew up around it. A more detailed history, including archaeological references, is included in Appendix 2.
2.5 About a mile south of the village of Appleby lie the remains of Thornholm Priory, founded by King Stephen in the 12th century but dissolved by Henry VIII in 1538.
2.6 The Anglican parish church in Appleby village is dedicated to St Bartholomew. Although there has been a church in Appleby since Norman times, the present building dates from the early 13th century. It fell into disrepair in the late 18th century and was rebuilt during the next century. The church is a grade 2* listed building, containing some magnificent stained glass windows, and is richly adorned with a collection of beautifully carved gargoyles and grotesques.
2.7 The appearance of Appleby village has, largely, been preserved by the managed integration within the existing settlement of new housing, built to high standards of design. The core of Appleby Village is a conservation area with a wide range of listed buildings (heritage assets) – including the important ‘Winn cottages’ – that create a distinctive village setting. The village retains its ‘compact’ appearance and the majority of its residents are within 10 minutes’ walk of its focal points – the Village Hall and the Church.
2.8 The Old Sawmill, Carr side and Station Area adjacent to the railway line forms its own discrete settlement and contains mainly traditional cottages alongside Ermine Street, with open views across farmland set back within the Ancholme Valley.
2.9 The settlement of Santon has some 40 houses, all of similar design (albeit strikingly different to the design of the majority of traditional buildings in the rest of the parish). This settlement is characterised by large gardens backing onto open countryside and wooded areas on one side. Santon contains a number of small industrial units and is adjacent to the huge Scunthorpe steel works complex.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 7 2.10 The Clapp Gate settlement is set within a wooded area 3 miles south of the village of Appleby, where there are 12 properties of stone or brick construction.
2.11 Much of the parish, particularly Appleby village itself, is surrounded by large tracts of open farmland. To the east of the parish are the lowlands of the Ancholme River valley, with the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds rising on the other side of the River. One of the attractions of the Parish is its majestic woodland, particularly in the southern part of the parish, which has been described as “an area of great landscape value”. To the West lie historic iron ore deposits, along with Risby Warren, a nationally important Site of Special Scientific Interest.
2.12 This topography, along with the parish’s proximity to the tidal River Humber, make it a haven for bird life, both native and migrant.
2.13 The 2011 Census shows the resident population of the parish to be 599, with 239 households. The age profile of residents is reasonably similar to Britain as a whole, with a slightly higher proportion of people between the ages of 60 and 84.
2.14 There is a higher proportion of white British residents compared to the whole country, but that proportion is consistent with the rest of North Lincolnshire.
2.15 There is a higher proportion of married couples having no dependent children than is average for either the County or across the UK.
2.16 The Parish is relatively prosperous, with a higher proportion of those still in employment working as managers and in professions, with higher average incomes, and consequently fewer people in receipt of welfare benefits.
2.17 The Parish has a higher proportion of larger homes – 37% having 8 or 9 rooms – compared with the nation average (12.7%).
2.18 There is a higher than (national) average number of cars or vans per household, perhaps reflecting the lack of public transport serving the parish.
3 WHAT HAS BEEN DONE SO FAR
3.1 The Plan has been prepared by the accountable body – Appleby Parish Council – and covers the period up to 2030. The Parish Council has been assisted by the Appleby Neighbourhood Plan Group (‘ANPG’), drawn from the residents of the Parish. The ANPG has undertaken extensive consultation with the people of Appleby Parish and others with an interest in the Parish, and their views have been considered in preparing this Plan.
3.2 The Parish of Appleby has strong community cohesion and has previously produced documents to influence the development of the area, particularly the Appleby Village Design Statement (1998). This level of community involvement has been a sound basis for the development of the Plan. A Statement of Consultation (Supporting Document A) shows how the community has been engaged in the development of the Plan. Communication has been through articles in the Parish newsletter (which goes free to every household and business in the Parish) and via a link to an updated page on the Appleby Parish Council website.
3.3 Extensive consultation has been at the heart of the development of the Plan. Following an initial consultation at Appleby Fayre in June 2015, a residents’ survey was undertaken in August 2015
8 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 with a paper copy delivered to each property in the Parish, but which could also be completed online. Responses were received from 67 properties – representing 147 people. The results were summarised in a report distributed to every property, as well as being included in the Autumn 2015 newsletter.
3.4 An open public meeting (a ‘Visioning Day’) was held on 21 May 2016 to test support for a Neighbourhood Plan and to gather opinions on a Vision, themes and key issues. All residents, along with owners and managers of businesses, were invited. Over 80 people attended and expressed unanimous support for the development of such a Plan. These views were then reflected in a summary and further feedback form to ensure the group had understood residents’ views.
3.5 Activities for young people (under 18s) were part of the Visioning Day, so that they could express their own ideas for the future. The issues raised mainly concerned activities for them. However, some of the young people took part in the whole exercise and made helpful comments on the presentations and themes.
3.6 Following this, there have been several consultations and meetings with other stakeholders – landowners and North Lincolnshire Council – about issues raised, including housing and access to the countryside and heritage sites.
3.7 In summary, a large amount of consultation has been undertaken to help ensure the Plan is robust (Appendix 3).
4 VISION AND OBJECTIVES
Vision
4.1 Following the initial consultations, the ANPG created a vision statement for the Parish of Appleby, which has been consulted upon and agreed by the community. The Vision is intended to guide the principles of development with the Parish of Appleby over the lifetime of the Plan, for the next 15 years.
Appleby: a rural parish in the Ancholme Valley, whose natural environment and distinctive buildings should be preserved and enhanced.
Objectives
4.2 A number of key objectives evolved from the consultation responses received and set out the principle priorities for future development to enable this vision to be delivered throughout the Parish of Appleby:
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 9 1 seek to ensure that any development is acceptable in planning terms with reference to design, scale, access, residential amenity, impact on visual amenity, drainage, ecology and all policies contained within this Neighbourhood Plan;
2 promote a high standard of design and scale which reflects the local character of the Parish of Appleby and incorporates high standards of energy efficiency and flexibility to meet the changing needs of present and future generations;
3 support appropriate applications for infill development where it reflects the local character of the settlement in terms of scale and design and will contribute to enhancing the built environment of the Parish for instance to enable those wishing to ‘downsize’ but remain living within the Parish;
4 support rural exception affordable housing sites intended to meet identified affordable housing need in the rural area as identified by North Lincolnshire Council’s Strategic Housing Market Assessment;
5 support the local economy by encouraging the conversion of existing redundant and other buildings to provide suitable business and sustainable employment opportunities which respect the character of the local countryside, in particular, opportunities for a farm shop, the development of traditional / artisan craft enterprises and live-work units where appropriate;
6 promote social development by safeguarding and enhancing community facilities and open spaces to support health and wellbeing for everyone’s benefit and to sustain communities including promoting the provision of children’s play space at Santon;
7 support the relevant highway authority in securing highway improvements throughout the Parish;
8 support measures to improve public transport, highway safety and to improve accessibility for non-vehicular users to access the countryside;
9 protect, conserve and enhance the character of the local built environment and the area’s heritage assets including the Conservation Area in Appleby village;
10 support measures to introduce a heritage trail throughout the Parish highlighting the wealth of historic cultural features;
11 safeguard and enhance the countryside within the Parish and its distinctive landscape character as part of the Ancholme Valley. In the open countryside, outside of settlements and green infrastructure corridors, development will only be supported where it is essential for the purposes of agriculture, agricultural diversification and forestry; and
12 protect and enhance the network of habitats, watercourses and wildlife corridors that are important for biodiversity and geology and any other areas suitable to create an integrated network of natural habitats throughout the Parish.
4.3 The spirit of the Localism Act 2011 has been adopted in producing this Neighbourhood Plan, embracing the concept of local distinctiveness that contributes to a sense of place and well- being for the present community and for future generations.
10 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 5 DELIVERING THE PLAN VISION
5.1 The Neighbourhood Plan consists of a number of planning policies, a revised ‘Parish-wide design guide’, a Conservation Area Design Statement, and a number of community aspirations, which have been formalised as a result of the various consultation events held as part of the neighbourhood planning process.
5.2 This Plan will become an established part of the Development Plan adopted by North Lincolnshire Council to help guide future development within the Parish of Appleby.
5.3 The Parish Council is committed to work alongside North Lincolnshire Council and local landowners to support and encourage the delivery of the community aspirations, where practicable, for those which fall outwith the planning system.
It is important to note that all planning policies and community aspirations contained within this Neighbourhood Plan have been prepared to deliver the plan vision for the next 15 years in order to achieve a sustainable and thriving Parish
Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development 5.4 In conformity with both national and local planning policies, the Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development. It recognises and supports the strategic development needs set out in the saved policies of the adopted North Lincolnshire Local Plan and in the adopted North Lincolnshire Local Development Framework.
5.5 The Plan has focused on planning for the development needs of the rural communities, countryside and businesses that are found within the Parish of Appleby. Agricultural and other businesses based in the rural area form the basis of the economy and we want them to continue to thrive. The settlements of Appleby, Clapp Gate and Santon are the hubs for their communities and we want them to continue to be attractive and vibrant, with housing and open spaces and community facilities suitable for people of all ages. Being a rural parish, transport networks are a vital form of infrastructure and service to many within the communities and we want to ensure that, where possible, they are improved. At the same time, we recognise the importance of our countryside setting, with its natural and historic environment, which we want to protect and enhance.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 11 Policy AP1: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Where there are no policies in the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan relevant to a planning application, a presumption in favour of sustainable development as set out by the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework and those policy documents contained within the North Lincolnshire Local Development Framework will apply
5.6 The Plan acknowledges that the National Planning Policy Framework 2012 (‘the NPPF’) contains a comprehensive framework in respect of sustainable development.
5.7 The presumption in favour of sustainable development is defined in the NPPF by five principles:
i living within the planet’s environmental limits;
ii ensuring a strong, healthy and just society;
iii achieving a sustainable economy;
iv promoting good governance; and
v using sound science responsibly.
5.8 In addition, the NPPF embraces three critical roles for sustainable development:
a an economic role, contributing to a strong, responsive, competitive economy;
b a social role, supporting vibrant and healthy communities and
c an environmental role, protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic environment.
5.9 The NPPF also recognises twelve core planning principles. In summary, they:
1 are led by local plans which set out a vision for the future of the area;
2 enhance and improve the places where people live;
3 drive sustainable development;
4 secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity;
5 protect and recognise the diversity of different areas;
6 support the transition to a low-carbon future;
7 help conserve and enhance the natural environment;
8 encourage the re-use of land;
9 promote mixed use developments;
10 conserve heritage assets;
11 make full use of public transport, walking and cycling; and
12 improve health, social and cultural wellbeing.
12 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 5.10 The Plan is designed to embrace these principles, the roles of sustainable development and the twelve core planning principles, in so far as they can be applied to the Parish of Appleby.
Policy AP2: DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Proposals for all new development within the Parish should demonstrate that it meets the requirements of the Parish Design Statement (as shown in Part 3 of the Plan).
Proposals should demonstrate, where appropriate, how:
a the Parish Design Statement and/or the Appleby Conservation Area Design Statement (the latter shown in Part 2 of the Plan) have been taken into account; b the design reinforces the character of the village or rural area by being individual, respecting the local vernacular building character in terms of scale, form, materials used, plot density, special architectural and landscaping features, whilst safeguarding and enhancing the heritage assets of the area and the natural environment; c the design helps to reinforce the existing streetscape or green public spaces; d the design incorporates the highest standards of energy efficiency; e the design has incorporated appropriate infrastructure for high-speed internet and telecommunication technologies; f the design can be accessed safely from the highway incorporating sufficient off-street parking; g the development has been made accessible to people with limited mobility; h the design uses sustainable surface water management solutions in new developments to reduce all water disposal into public sewers and manage the release of surface water effectively; i the design ensures that safety and security have been taken into account; and j the design ensures that buildings are flexible to meet the changing needs of future generations.
Justification
5.11 The overwhelming view of local people expressed during consultations was that the strengths of the Parish lie in its strong sense of community and the identity of its distinct rural settlements. Residents have a close relationship with the open countryside: most live surrounded by open farmland. The overall vision for the Plan is therefore not only to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents, but also to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.
5.12 This policy therefore sets out the general design principles to be considered in all forms of development and seeks to ensure that new buildings are well designed and respect the built character of the local area. Design and Access Statements should be submitted with a planning application to demonstrate how these matters have been taken into account in the design and layout of any new development.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 13 5.13 The attractiveness of an area depends to a large extent on the design quality of the buildings and landscaping and how they respect the character of the local context. Well-designed new development provides the opportunity to reinforce and enhance the character of the community. The Parish Design Statement has been prepared to provide locally distinctive guidance.
5.14 Development – particularly new housing – should be designed to be accessible to those with limited mobility and so that they can be adapted to the changing needs of people through their lifetimes. It will be important to provide a wider choice of housing in the Plan area, not only to meet the needs of a growing elderly population and those with disabilities, but also with the aim of keeping people in their own community with support networks.
5.15 People who are reponsible for building work (for example, the agent, designer, builder or installer) must ensure that the work complies with all applicable requirements of the Building Regulations 2010. Part L of the Regulations states that provision for conservation of fuel and power shall be made by limiting heat gain and losses and providing building services which are efficient, have effective controls and are properly commissioned, and that information is provided so that the building can be operated efficiently. Part L1A relates to conservation of fuel power in new dwellings, whilst Part L2A relates to the conservation of fuel power in new buildings other than dwellings.
5.16 Anglian Water provides guidance on the disposal of surface water. Their principles for new development include the following:
• Surface water discharge to be managed at source. Discharge to the public sewer should always be the last resort after all other options have been explored through the hierarchy of preference.
• Wherever possible, run-off rates should not exceed the run-off from greenfield land with run-off up to and including the 100-year event being managed on site where possible.
• Measures that provide water quality improvements should be actively encouraged. Developers should be encouraged to set part of their site aside for surface water management, to contribute to flood risk management in the wider area and supplement green infrastructure networks.
• Surface water should be removed from combined sewer systems.
• Developers should be encouraged to maximise permeable surfaces.
14 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 HOUSING
Policy AP3: HOUSING PROVISION
Applications for infill housing developments within existing settlements will be supported where the proposals:
a are in keeping with the scale, form and character of their surroundings, meeting the provisions of Policy AP2; b will not adversely impact upon the amenities of existing and future residents in the area with regard to light, privacy, air-quality, noise and light pollution; c meet the requirements set in the Building Regulations, so the latest standards and appropriate methods of effective energy efficient design principles will be utilised as the Regulations are updated and renewed; and d provide a safe and suitable access to the site for all.
Justification
5.17 The Plan seeks to maintain and enhance the quality of life of all sections of the community in the Parish and ensure that it develops in such a way as to meet the present and future needs of its rural communities. It is acknowledged that some growth in its stock of housing is needed to underpin population growth for sustainable development. A mixture of housing types would enable a broad age range to be maintained in the community.
5.18 However, the successful integration of new houses, and the families who will occupy them, into the existing communities is a significant issue for the Parish, especially when set against the desire to maintain its character and sense of community. The tension between these two issues became apparent during the consultation exercises. Therefore, any new development should not dominate existing housing and should avoid placing undue pressure on local services and facilities, although there will in any event be a need for some improvements and additions to these. Restricting new housing to a few sites integral to the communities in the Parish would enable their individual characters to be retained.
5.19 It is therefore a key requirement of the Plan that any development in the Parish should be carefully planned, well designed and visually sympathetic to its surroundings, in order to enhance the character of those surroundings. Sites for the construction of new houses are limited and there is little scope for infill, particularly within Appleby Village, as any sites chosen should not alter the overall shape and structure of the Village.
5.20 Nevertheless, it is important that any new development should, wherever possible, be affordable, not only to encourage young families, but also those wishing to downsize, to live in the Parish.
5.21 The Plan proposes that future housing development in the Parish should be in the form of small- scale incremental growth, conversions and infilling. The reasons for this are:
• to safeguard the character of the communities and the attractive countryside settings;
• to continue to support the community facilities and services in the villages, particularly for families in order to support the village schools;
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 15 • that there is likely to be limited need for new market and affordable housing in the Parish, based on evidence from the consultation process and the North Lincolnshire Council Housing Needs Assessment;
• that it is anticipated that any requirement for significant areas of growth will be accommodated in other parts of North Lincolnshire;
Policy AP4: INFILL DEVELOPMENT
Applications for smaller infill residential development (including self-build) will be supported within established settlement development limits where it would mean that current residents within the Parish could downsize and remain living within the Parish, subject to conformity with the provisions of the relevant policies within this Neighbourhood Plan.
Infill development will be permitted providing that:
a there is no adverse effect on the amenities of any adjoining residential premises or adjoining use(s) through:
i overlooking and loss of privacy; or
ii loss of amenity area to the adjoining dwellings. b It would not affect the general quality and character of the area by:
i increasing the density of development in that area to an unacceptable level; or
ii resulting in the loss of important natural and man-made features.
Justification
5.22 Appleby village in particular has a considerable number of larger properties (and, conversely, a relatively small number of smaller properties). It became apparent during the consultation process that a high proportion of those who favoured some housing development also acknowledged the need for affordable (or at least more modestly-sized) housing, in order to give older residents the opportunity to downsize. It was nevertheless felt to be extremely important that any such development should still fit in with the character of the village.
5.23 Enabling residents to infill in appropriate cases – for example by building in the garden of their former home – would have the additional advantage of freeing up existing properties, thus enable new families to move into the Parish.
5.24 This neighbourhood plan supports the current position of Appleby in the Core Strategy Settlement Hierarchy where it is defined as a Rural Settlement. Policy CS3: Development Limits explains that limits will be applied to the Scunthorpe urban area, the Market Towns and Rural Settlements. Development outside these boundaries will be restricted to that which is essential to the functioning of the countryside.
16 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 5.25 Development limits were initially set out in the North Lincolnshire Local Plan. They are used to identify the areas within which development may be appropriate, including infilling, but they do not necessarily cover all existing developed areas.
5.26 Core Strategy Policy CS1: Spatial Strategy for North Lincolnshire explains that development in Rural Settlements will be limited and should take into account levels of local service provision, infrastructure capacity and accessibility. Any development that takes place should be in keeping with the character and nature of the settlement.
5.27 North Lincolnshire Council is currently preparing a new, single Local Plan. When it is adopted it will replace the current North Lincolnshire Local Plan, and the Core Strategy and Housing and Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Documents.
Policy AP5: RURAL EXCEPTION SITES FOR LOCAL NEEDS Applications for affordable housing will be supported as an exception to other policies concerning the countryside in order to meet locally identified affordable housing need, subject to the following criteria being met:
a Sites should be within or directly adjoin an existing settlement; b Proposals must be for small schemes of 10 dwellings or fewer based on evidence of local need supplied by North Lincolnshire Council; c Any such developments must be appropriate in scale, design and character to the immediate locality and meet the provisions set out in Policy AP2; d A thorough site appraisal must be submitted to demonstrate why the site is the most suitable location for the proposal setting out why the need cannot be met within the settlement development limit and must be able to demonstrate that it is viable and available at the time of submission of the application; e In all cases, occupancy will be restricted, in perpetuity, to a person in housing need and resident or working in the relevant settlement, or who has other strong links to the relevant locality in conformity with North Lincolnshire Council’s Local Occupancy Criteria, both on initial occupancy and subsequent changes of occupancy. Thus, a cascade approach to the locality issue will be adopted (first priority is to be given to those satisfying the criteria in relation to the settlement or adjoining settlement or group of rural settlements); and f The locality to which the occupancy criteria is to be applied is taken as the relevant settlement (or any other adjoining settlement, unless otherwise agreed with North Lincolnshire Council and the Parish Council.
In exceptional circumstances proposals that intend to include a limited element of market housing, or plots for open market sale, may be acceptable if they meet all the criteria in Policy AP2 and Policy AP3. It must be demonstrated that the site would not be viable, as a rural exception site, without cross-subsidy. The developer will be required to submit an open book viability assessment to be carried out by North Lincolnshire Council. In such cases the assessment must show that the scale of market housing component is essential for the successful delivery of the rural exception affordable housing scheme and that it is based on reasonable land values as a rural exception site
The occupancy restriction in paragraph e above shall not apply to market housing or plots for open market sale.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 17 Justification
5.28 The National Planning Policy Framework states that in rural areas “local planning authorities should be responsive to local circumstances and plan housing development to reflect local needs, particularly for affordable housing, including through rural exception sites where appropriate. Local planning authorities should in particular consider whether allowing some market housing would facilitate the provision of significant additional affordable housing to meet local needs”.
5.29 This policy allows for the granting of planning permission for small sites comprising affordable housing to meet local needs as an exception to normal policies. The policy sets out the criteria against which such proposals will be evaluated and under what circumstances schemes for affordable housing may be permitted.
5.30 It is recognised that there may be difficulties in securing an adequate supply of housing for local needs in rural areas. Where it can be demonstrated that a proposed development will meet a particular locally-generated need that cannot be accommodated in any other way, affordable housing will be allowed as an exception to normal policy.
5.31 The delivery of rural exceptions sites can be difficult but they can play a vital role in maintaining sustainable communities and meeting the needs of people who live or work in the rural area. It is also recognised that self-build could be a way of delivering market housing in rural areas.
5.32 The provision of small-scale market development in conjunction with affordable units will help cross-subsidise the affordable housing and enable more development sites to come forward to meet local demand. Such schemes will, however, only be supported where viability assessments or some other clear reason demonstrates that this is the only way that affordable housing to meet the needs of those with local connections can be delivered on the site. Indeed, NPPF paragraph 54 states that local planning authorities should, in particular, consider whether allowing some market housing would facilitate the provision of significant affordable housing to meet local needs.
5.33 Local connections are currently identified as:
• an applicant who currently lives in the rural area and has done so for at least two years;
• an applicant who has previously lived in the rural area for a continuous period of 10 years;
• an applicant who has close family living in the rural area, who have done so for at least the last five years. Close family is defined as children, parents, brothers and sisters only; and
• an applicant who has permanent employment in the rural area.
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Policy AP6: HOUSING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Outside the Parish settlements, new housing will be only supported in exceptional circumstances:
a Where it is essential for a person employed in agriculture, forestry or other use requiring a countryside location and where it is essential for the worker to live permanently at or near the place of work; or b Where it would re-use existing rural buildings and where the building is permanent, substantial and would not require extensive alteration, re-building or extension; or c For new housing of an exceptional quality or innovative design that reflects the highest standard of architecture, significantly enhances its setting and is sensitive to the landscape character and heritage assets of the area.
Justification
5.34 The National Planning Policy Framework advises that new isolated homes in the countryside should be avoided unless there are special circumstances.
5.35 There are, however, a number of underused rural buildings in the plan area; in appropriate cases this policy would facilitate the conversion of those that are of a sufficient size to provide reasonable living accommodation with only minor extensions e.g. for a porch or garage. The buildings should be of permanent construction (e.g. built of brick or stone) and should be capable of conversion without requiring demolition and rebuilding.
THE RURAL ECONOMY 5.36 The Plan aims to enhance the rural economy by encouraging diversification and promotion of agriculture, tourism and retail businesses. Employment opportunities should be enhanced and local entrepreneurs encouraged. For the success of the rural economy, improved telecommunications and superfast internet connectivity across the whole area is essential to facilitate communication to enable businesses in the area to operate competitively and to enable people to work from home.
5.37 The Parish’s rural location within the picturesque Ancholme Valley was considered during the consultation process to be of paramount importance and there was an overwhelming view that it should not be detracted from by any large-scale industrial or other development.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 19 Policy AP7: DEVELOPMENT OF THE RURAL ECONOMY
The development of the rural economy will be supported through:
a The retention or expansion of existing agricultural and other businesses; b The re-use or replacement of suitable land/buildings for employment- generating uses in villages and the countryside; c The provision of live-work units and small-scale business units; d The construction of well-designed new buildings in association with existing buildings to assist in the diversification of the agricultural holding to sustain its viability, or to assist in the expansion of an existing businesses; e Appropriate tourism-related initiatives; f Recreation uses appropriate to a countryside location; and g New specialist retail businesses, including farm shops and artisan craft units, will be supported where such developments would provide support for the rural economy and could not reasonably be expected to locate within the Parish settlements but would enable the re-use of existing redundant buildings. Improvements to technology and communications infrastructure will be supported to facilitate the development of businesses in the area in conformity with the provisions of Policy AP2.
All proposals should accord with all other necessary policies contained within the Plan, particularly with regard to design and impact on the countryside and neighbouring residents or businesses and to soil protection and the quality of agricultural land.
Justification
5.38 The Plan will:
a enhance the rural area as a good place to work for agricultural and other businesses and for people wishing to work from home, through the provision of high quality communications and ease of access to the regional road network.
b encourage the re-use of redundant buildings for appropriate economic uses, particularly where the new economic use can help support the continued agricultural use of the farm holding or other local business to provide local employment.
c support sustainable development that will encourage visitors to the rural area, especially that which relates to the safeguarding and enhancement of the historic and natural environment.
d seek to promote the development of shops and other businesses that serve the local community.
5.39 A wide range of businesses can operate successfully from a rural location. The Parish is well located close to Scunthorpe, Hull, Immingham and Grimsby as well the nearby market towns of Brigg and Barton upon Humber with the M180 providing good transport links to the region and beyond. The development of the Parish’s economy will enhance the vibrancy and vitality of the settlements in it and help support the diversification of agriculture. A careful balance will need to be achieved in supporting proposals that assist the economic sustainability of local communities, whilst addressing any potential environmental consequences. There is a clear link between the economic stability of rural areas, and the likely success in achieving a well- managed countryside. 20 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 5.40 The Plan seeks to support small-scale enterprises that can be accommodated primarily through the conversion of existing buildings within communities or on farmsteads. Well-designed and landscaped small-scale new buildings may be acceptable where needed to accommodate new uses that would help to support the agricultural economy, or the expansion of an existing business located in the rural area.
5.41 Care will be needed to ensure that new business development does not impact on residential amenity or result in unacceptable levels of increased traffic on the rural roads in the Parish.
5.42 It will be particularly important to encourage environmentally-sensitive schemes which capitalise on the tourism and recreational potential of the rural area. Improvements to cycleways, bridleways and footpaths are supported through Policy AP13 to help improve the accessibility and attractiveness of the rural area to cyclists, horse riders and walkers.
5.43 The establishment of new small retail uses outside settlement development limits may be acceptable where the shop primarily sells goods grown or manufactured on the premises or nearby. Small shops and cafés serving visitors to tourism and leisure uses may also be acceptable with a preference for locations in villages.
Policy AP8: WORKING FROM HOME
Applications for planning permission to enable a business to operate from a residential property will be supported to enable homeworking, where it can be proved that development will:
a be in keeping with the scale, form and character of its surroundings; b not adversely impact upon the amenities of residents in adjacent properties; c not increase vehicular traffic flows on the lanes around the Parish toits detriment; d provide suitable car-parking provision as necessary; e have safe and suitable access to the site for all people; and f satisfy the requirements of Policy AP2 of this Plan.
Justification
5.44 A considerable number of Parish residents commute to Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Hull (and even further afield) to work. However, the development of the internet has enabled people to work much more flexibly, either partly or wholly from home. Even before Appleby village was connected to superfast broadband in 2016, some 17% of its residents already worked either wholly or partly from home, or at least from elsewhere in the Parish.
5.45 It is anticipated that the trend for more businesses being based from home will continue. A small- scale office development or the construction of live-work units may help to meet these needs. The attractiveness of the area for small businesses depends on good quality communications and internet connectivity. It is vital that these continue to be improved as technology changes. Improving broadband coverage in the area is critical.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 21 5.46 The Parish is considered an attractive environment in which to live, so it is likely that there will be an increase in people wanting to work wholly or partly from home. Encouraging this will not only help to create a sustainable community but, by avoiding or at least reducing the need to commute to the workplace, will also have a positive environmental impact.
Policy AP9: REDEVELOPMENT OF REDUNDANT BUILDINGS IN THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE
In addition to developments permitted by the General Permitted Development Order, proposals for the conversion or re-use of buildings will be supported where the development is, for example:
a A farm shop selling locally produced or manufactured produce; b A restaurant or café; c Artisan-style food or traditional rural craft workshops (including live-work units); d Artist studio and gallery; e The diversification of agricultural or other land-based rural businesses; or f The provision or expansion of tourist and visitor facilities.
The buildings to be converted or re-used should be of a construction that is suitable for the proposed development without the need for major, additional construction works. Any proposals should:
g be in keeping with the scale, form and character of its surroundings – paying close attention, where practicable, to Policy AP2; h provide good access and egress to the highway and not generate significant traffic through the Parish; i provide adequate car-parking for the enterprise; and j provide safe and suitable access to the site.
Justification
5.47 The Parish lacks any key services such as schools, shops, medical services, public houses or anything but the most basic leisure facilities. This is partly because demand for such services does not reach critical mass, but also because of an absence of suitable premises.
5.48 Small-scale projects to convert redundant agricultural buildings may present opportunities to address these shortages, provided that they did not adversely affect the Parish’s rural setting.
5.49 The most suitable sites for such development appear to be the old farm complex off Risby Road and the Station area.
5.50 The proximity of the Parish to major centres of employment means that any scope for attracting further employment to it is likely to be limited to development utilizing redundant agricultural buildings, or people working from home utilising fast broadband – see Policy AP8 above.
22 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 Policy AP10: IMPROVEMENTS TO COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
All new buildings and developments within the Parish will be connected to superfast broadband via the appropriate and most up-to-date method possible.
Proposals for suitable and appropriately scaled improvements to telecommunications technology will be supported where they conform to other policies contained within this Neighbourhood Plan.
Justification
5.51 Whilst Appleby village itself was connected to superfast broadband in 2016, it is acknowledged that the existing broadband provision in other parts of the Parish is barely fit for purpose. A substantial upgrade is required to enable home-workers to operate more efficiently and to enable local businesses to grow, thereby providing a sustainable increase in local employment opportunities. The long-term aim must be for all properties to be connected directly to fibre cables.
Policy AP11: SAFEGUARDING AND IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Community buildings, play areas, sports and recreation facilities and open spaces (including in particular the Paddock and Playing Field in Appleby village) will be safeguarded from development, unless proven to be surplus to requirements or unless alternative provision, of better quality and size, is to be made.
Recreation and associated facilities will be supported where the proposed facilities are of a type and scale appropriate to the size of the settlement.
Priority schemes include:
a A new equipped play area at Santon; and b Improvements to existing open spaces, equipped play areas and informal recreation area.
Contributions will be sought from new housing development in the Parish towards the priority areas listed above, or to improvements of existing facilities within the vicinity.
Justification
5.52 The only community building in the Parish is Appleby Village Hall, which provide an essential place for the community to meet together and share activities which help build community spirit.
5.53 There are a very limited number of children’s play areas (one – in Appleby village), playing fields (one – again in Appleby village) and incidental open spaces, but no allotments in the Parish. All of these are important for residents’ health and well-being and they contribute to the openness and attractiveness of the communities.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 23 5.54 Residents in Santon have highlighted the need for an equipped children’s play area.
5.55 National Planning Policy Framework (para 76) states that “local communities through local and neighbourhood plans should be able to identify for special protection green areas of particular importance to them”. By designating land as Local Green Space local communities will be able to rule out new development other than in very special circumstances. Identifying land as Local Green Space should therefore be consistent with the local planning of sustainable development and complement investment in sufficient homes, jobs and other essential services.
5.56 Every effort will be made to retain existing community buildings and open spaces. Contributions from housing developments will be sought towards the improvement of community buildings and open spaces within Parish settlements. Other contributions (e.g. community benefits from renewable energy schemes and through grant aid) will also be sought as appropriate to fund the projects proposed.
5.57 It is proposed to register community buildings as assets of community value, where appropriate.
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT 5.58 With the possible exception of Ermine Street, most of the roads within the Parish are not well suited to modern traffic in terms of both volume and size. Residents have raised concerns about speeding vehicles through Appleby village, unnecessary HGV movements through Santon and the condition of roads and footpaths generally.
5.59 The condition of Risby Road - the primary route for most Parishioners into Scunthorpe - has recently been greatly improved by North Lincs Council, but the speed at which vehicles travel on this narrow country lane continues to raises safety concerns. It is frequently used as a ‘rat run’ to and from Scunthorpe, adding greatly to the volume and speed of traffic on it at peak times. These welcome improvements may perversely increase both the volume and speed of traffic using Risby Road.
5.60 High Santon has no safe access to the open countryside, the existing path ending before reaching existing public footpaths.
5.61 Dawes Lane, High Santon is owned by British Steel and therefore does not come under the jurisdiction of North Lincolnshire Council.
24 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 AP12: IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HIGHWAY NETWORK
Support will be given to the Highway Authority in securing the following highways improvements through the delivery of any new development within and surrounding the Parish, including:
a maintaining and, where possible, improving the condition of Risby Road; b in Appleby village, appropriate measures (where practicable) to discourage traffic related to any new developments from using minor roads; c working alongside British Steel to secure improvements and maintenance of road conditions on Dawes Lane, High Santon; and d measures that promote good driver behaviour, where possible.
Such improvements must be designed, as far as possible, to be in keeping with the rural setting.
Justification
5.62 Appleby Parish is rural in character, with agriculture still its main industry. In addition to the issues referred to previously, concern has also been expressed by residents about the speed at which agricultural vehicles travel on narrow lanes in Appleby village, the size of those vehicles and, at harvest time, straw litter from the transportation of straw bales.
5.63 There is a need to address concerns about speeding vehicles through Appleby village, unnecessary HGV movements through Santon and the condition of roads (particularly Risby Road – although see ante) and footpaths generally.
5.64 The main parking problem within Appleby village is created by the width of the roads and lanes, yet narrow roads and lanes are an endearing feature of the village and there is a desire to maintain the attractive appearance of soft verges. At the same time, on-road parking creates issues for agricultural vehicles leaving fields to the East of Appleby village. Proper management of car parking in Appleby village, particularly in relation to that generated by any new development, would help to alleviate this problem.
5.65 The maintenance of existing footpaths within and between the communities within the Parish is important for the safety of residents, and to allow pedestrians to enjoy the amenities that the countryside offers.
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Policy AP13: IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC AND PERMISSIVE RIGHTS OF WAY NETWORK
Improvement and extension of the public and permissive network of bridleways, cycleways and footpaths creating circular routes and direct access to the countryside will be supported.
Improvements to the pavements within the villages, including improved maintenance will be sought to provide accessibility for people with mobility limitations and people with young children to access local community facilities.
The provision of new and improved signage, seating and litter/dog bins will be encouraged throughout the Parish.
Contributions will be sought from new housing development in the Parish towards the priority areas listed above or to improvements of existing facilities within the vicinity.
Justification
5.66 The creation of well-maintained long distance and circular off-road routes is an established means of attracting visitors and tourists wishing to cycle, walk or ride horses. The area has the potential to develop routes linking the Ancholme Valley Way to existing routes with the spin-off of increased business opportunities for accommodation and refreshment providers.
5.67 A definitive map showing existing public footpaths and bridleways in the Parish is included in Appendix 4.
5.68 The provision of safe off-road routes provides improved opportunities for people to walk or cycle to work and improved access to the countryside and local wildlife sites. Walking, cycling and horse riding will help in the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
5.69 Improvements to the pavements in villages were also highlighted, with the need for dropped kerbs and better maintenance to enable people with mobility limitations and those with young children to better access local services and amenities.
5.70 Key infrastructure linked to development can often be paid for and maintained by development contributions. Various funding streams are available to assist with these aspirations. Other contributions – e.g. community benefits from renewable energy schemes and through grant aid – can also be sought, as appropriate, to fund the projects proposed.
26 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 5.71 Appleby parish lies at the northern end of the Ancholme Valley, an open agricultural landscape, and is surrounded by extensive trees and hedgerows providing enclosure. To the east lies the River Ancholme, Appleby Carrs and the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. To the west lie the hamlets of Risby and Dragonby, to the north Winterton, Winteringham and the River Humber, and to the south the villages of Broughton, Scawby and the market town of Brigg.
5.72 It is important to ensure that the distinctive rural landscape, settlement pattern, historical assets, natural environment, woodland and biodiversity of the Parish are protected and enhanced by providing improved green open spaces, sport and recreation facilities to promote healthy lifestyles and mitigating the impact of development on climate change by the design of new buildings.
5.73 Green Infrastructure is a term used to encompass the network of multi-functional green spaces which helps to provide a natural life-support system for people and wildlife. This network of both public and privately owned land and water supports native species, maintains natural and ecological processes, sustains air and water resources and contributes to the amenity, health and well-being of people and communities within the Parish.
5.74 The Community places considerable value on the enhancement of biodiversity in the Parish, including the creation of wildlife habitats, the conservation of native hedgerows, the planting of native trees and wild flowers, and the protection of wildlife corridors.
5.75 Account should be taken of the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside of the Parish and the need to support thriving rural communities within it, in the context of a presumption in favour of sustainable development. Development that detracts from the unique nature of the local landscape will not be encouraged
5.76 The Community has identified, for special protection, green spaces of particular local significance (see Proposals Map). This local significance can be because of the green space’s beauty, historic importance, recreational value, tranquility or richness of its wildlife.
5.77 Local green spaces identified in Appleby Parish include the playing field and paddock in Appleby Village.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 27 Policy AP14: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
The Neighbourhood Plan will seek to protect, manage and enhance the Parish’s natural environment taking account of the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, whilst supporting thriving communities within it.
Development which would negatively affect nationally recognised designated sites including the Sites of Special Scientific Interest at Far Wood (North) and Risby Warren (South) will be supported only where the reasons for development are evidenced to clearly outweigh the harm to the conservation interest of the site.
Where development on nationally or locally designated sites including the Local Wildlife Sites at Rowland Plantation, Keb Wood, Top Wood, Santon Wood & Clappgate Reservoir & the corridor to Top Wood, as well as Spring Wood Ancient Replanted Woodland, is approved, compensatory measures will be required to maintain and enhance conservation interests, priority should be given to on-site compensatory measures before considering off-setting.
The Local Green Spaces identified on the Proposals Map (shown in Appendix 5) should be protected. Development proposals will be permitted only where these areas will not be adversely affected.
Proposals for new development should not harm the existing network of local ecological features and habitats. New development will be expected to maintain and enhance existing ecological corridors and landscape features (such as watercourses, hedgerows and tree lines) for biodiversity.
Proposals for new development in areas considered important for nature conservation (Appleby Hall Plantation, Mickleholme Wood, Priory / Appleby Carrs, Santon Wood, Spring Wood and Coronation Wood) as shown on the Policies Map, will not be supported.
All proposals for new development within the open countryside will be expected to enhance the unique nature of the local landscape and its surroundings.
Justification
5.78 The landscape character of the countryside of the Plan area is low-lying with a relatively open character. However, the Parish contains a number of areas of woodland and they are a very valuable feature in the landscape.
5.79 The Parish contains a wide range of sites that are of importance for nature conservation, green tourism, amenity, health and well-being.
5.80 There are two nationally important sites of special scientific interest, Far Wood (North) (Clapp Gate) and Risby Warren (South). Any proposed development which might affect these two sites will require a strategic environmental assessment.
5.81 The Parish also has three Local Wildlife Sites (LWS), which are non-statutory sites of local importance that meet agreed criteria for their nature conservation and/or geological interest: Rowland Plantation, Keb Wood and Santon Wood East (comprising Top Wood, Santon Wood and Clapp Gate Reservoir and the corridor to Top Wood). Additionally, Spring Wood Ancient Replanted Woodland lies within the plan area. Ancient woodland should be protected, and the
28 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 NPPF states that planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland, unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss. These sites are shown on the Designated Sites Map. Any currently unrecorded sites that are found to meet these criteria should also be treated as Local Wildlife Sites.
5.82 In addition, there are several sites in the Parish that do not meet current criteria for designation as Local Wildlife Sites but which are nevertheless considered to be important for nature conservation, for example most of the mature woodlands.
5.83 Although there are a number of Local Wildlife Sites, they are in many cases small and isolated which makes them vulnerable to external factors including climate change. This can result in species being unable to move between sites and increases the chances that species could be lost from individual sites and that biodiversity could continue to decline. Therefore, taking opportunities to create areas of habitat that expand existing Local Wildlife Sites, or which could form links between them, is essential to enhance the nature conservation value of the rural area. Priority should be given to any compensatory measures required as part of development proposals to create or enhance sites within the Plan area.
5.84 Wildlife corridors should be enhanced to safeguard, link and improve the wildlife habitats along river and stream corridors, roadside verges and hedgerows.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 29 HERITAGE ASSETS
Policy AP15: PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE APPLEBY CONSERVATION AREA
When considering applications within the Appleby Village Conservation Area, or those which affect the setting of the Conservation Area, particular regard will be had to:
a the scale and nature of the development; b the design, height, orientation, massing, means of enclosure, materials, finishes and decoration proposed; c the retention of original features of special architectural interest such as walls, gateways, chimneys, etc.; d the retention of existing trees, hedgerows and landscape features with appropriate landscaping improvements incorporated into design proposals; e the protection of important views and vistas; f the location of appropriately designed car parking; and g guidance provided in the relevant Conservation Area Appraisal, the Appleby Conservation Area Design Statement and Appleby Parish Design Statement and the general design principles set out in Policy AP2 of this Neighbourhood Plan.
Justification
5.85 The Community wants to conserve heritage assets so that they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations. In Appleby Parish there are 192 records on the National Heritage List for England. There are also 22 Listed Buildings or structures, which include the church, cross base, signal box, barns and stables. These are shown on a map included as Appendix 6. In addition, most of Appleby village lies within a Conservation Area. In order to protect these heritage assets, any development must comply with the various Policies in this Plan and in particular the Conservation Area and Parish Design Statements.
5.86 Although most heritage assets have already been identified and are protected, the Community has identified other features which are, or will be, an important part of Appleby parish heritage, having been designated of townscape merit due to their architectural significance. These are listed in the Parish Design Statement.
5.87 A Conservation Group has been formed in Appleby to research the history of the Parish as a first step towards establishing a Heritage Trail.
30 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 6 COMMUNITY ASPIRATIONS
6.1 Whilst recognising that the following is outwith the control of the planning system, the Neighbourhood Plan is the vehicle by which the Parish Council wishes to set out the community’s aspirations for the Parish, having been formulated as a result of the consultation events held as part of the neighbourhood plan-making process.
6.2 The Parish Council will seek to work alongside North Lincolnshire Council, interested parties and land-owners to encourage and support the delivery of the following community aspirations during the life of the Neighbourhood Plan:
CA1: the establishment of new services and facilities within the Parish to support all members of the community including a Doctor’s surgery, play school/toddler groups, youth activities;
CA2: the use of Call Connect on-demand bus services across the Parish and interconnecting areas;
CA3: the establishment of a Heritage walking trail and supporting facilities throughout the Parish – and in particular the village of Appleby – to encourage residents and visitors to experience the wealth of cultural and historic features within the vicinity;
CA4: allotments within the Parish; and
CA5: agricultural traffic to use alternative routes to access fields to the east of Appleby village.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 31 7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks go to:
Dave Lofts North Lincolnshire Council Planning Officer for support from start to finish.
Other NLC officers helped us with information on Conservation, Designated sites, Housing Strategy, Footpaths and Rights of Way.
Katie Atkinson – KVA Consultancy for Expertise in Neighbourhood Planning
Kevin Leahy for Archaeology and Heritage Paper
Neighbourhood Planning Team for hours spent in planning meetings
To Andrew Fowler for all the dedicated work on the Residents Consultation Reports, Parish Design Statement, Conservation Area and Draft Report.
John Owston – Work on Final Report
Other Team members
Ivor Keyes, Derek Hall, Rosemary and John Jeremiah,
Terry Myers, Natalie Hogg, Tess Cootes, Joy Powell.
Photographs taken of Village and surrounding area
Richard Wilson, Alan Palmer and Matthew Rake (Hummingbird Helicopters)
Open Days/Fair Day - Help from Lisa Wilson, Pam Hall and Chris Keyes.
And finally to allAppleby Parish Residents who attended meetings and completed surveys to give the team your views.
Also to all the residents who produced the original Village Design Statement which formed the basis for the Design Statements in the plan.
32 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft, July 2018 www.applebypc.org.uk APPENDICES
May 2018 Contents
Appendix 1 - Map of Parish...... 5 Appendix 2 - Archaeological Paper by Kevin Leahy...... 6 Appendix 3 - Consultation Summary...... 10 Appendix 4 - Designated Footpaths and Bridleways...... 11 Appendix 5 - Local Green Space Application...... 12 Appendix 6 - North Lincolnshire Housing & Employment Allocations ...... 13 Appendix 7 - Listed Buildings and Buildings of Townscape Merit...... 15 Appendix 8 - Cross Reference North Lincolnshire’s Policies...... 17 Appendix 9 - Appleby Conservation Area Architectural Guidelines...... 19 Appendix 1 - Map of Parish
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 5 Appendix 2 - Archaeological Paper by Kevin Leahy
The archaeology potential of the parish of Appleby, North Lincolnshire.
1.1 Appleby, like the other parishes of North Lincolnshire, has a rich heritage. Significant discoveries have been made but in some areas we are faced more with potential than with fact. This potential is represented bothby finds and work carried out in neighbouring parishes and in the Vale of the River Ancholme, but directly relevant to Appleby.
Previous work on the Archaeology of Appleby
1.2 The archaeology of Appleby was reviewed as part of a gazetteer of sites in South Humberside published in 1979 by Keith Miller (Loughlin and Miller 1979, 180-3). This drew on records at Scunthorpe, now the North Lincolnshire Museum. A more recent survey (van de Noort and Ellis, 1998) was concerned more with the palaeo geographical history of the Vale which, while it provided a detailed account of the historical environment, added little to our knowledge of finds from Appleby. Further material has been recorded on the North Lincolnshire Historical Environment Record (HER). Since 1997 our knowledge of the history of Appleby has been augmented by the Portable Antiquities Scheme which records finds made by members of the public, mainly, but not exclusively, metal detector users. By January, 2016 the Scheme had recorded 224 objects from Appleby,some of which can be viewed on the Scheme’s website: https.finds.org.uk.
Prehistoric finds
1.3 The earliest recorded material from Appleby are worked flints found at a number of locations in the parish (Loughlin and Miller, op. cit.). These have not been found in large numbers but,as Appleby is flanked by Risby Warren, a prehistoric site of National importance, they are suggestive of a greater level of activity. While some earlier finds has been recovered, material from Risby Warrenis predominately of Mesolithic (9,000-4,000 BC),Neolithic (4,000-2,500 BC) and Bronze Age (2,500-700 BC) date. Large amounts of pottery dating from the two later periods have also been found (Dudley, 1949, 27, Fig. 10: 35-39, Riley, 1957, 40-56: 1978, 5-11). It is likely that, during these periods, activity extended down to the important resource offering by the Ancholme with the possibility of water-logged deposits. The potential reservation of organic materials in water-logged archaeological deposits would be of great importance.
6 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 1.4 Two Neolithic (c. 4,000-2, 500 BC), polished stone axes and one polished flint axe have been found in Appleby together with flints of likely Neolithic date. The North Lincolnshire Heritage Environment Record lists two crop-marks, recorded by aerial photography, and possibly of Neolithic date, these are a putative long barrow burial mound and a pit-circle located to the south of the village.
1.5 Andrews (1836, 40) recorded three burial mounds ‘opposite to Thornholme’ which he believed to be Roman. These had already been levelled when he wrote but it is likely that they were Early Bronze Age (c. 1,800 BC), and resembling the eight barrows excavated on Broughton common in 1850 (May, 1976, 73-5).
1.6 More direct evidence for prehistoric survival in Appleby are the remains of the Bronze Age (c.1,100 BC) log-boat with a fitted stern-board found, during dredging operations on the bed of the Old River Ancholme, in 1943 (Dudley 1949, 125-7, Fig. 47: McGrail1978, 147-9). This boat can be linked to an important concentration of the Bronze Age finds from Brigg (Smith 1958, 78-84; McGrail, 1981) which include a log-boat, a plank-built boat and a trackway crossing of the Vale of Ancholme. It is likely that Bronze Age activity took place over the whole of the Vale; this is supported by the discovery, 1884, of the Mickleholme, Appleby hoard of Bronze Age weapons (Davey and Knowles, 1972, 154-61). This hoard contained seven rapiers, three or four spearheads and a sword and is seen as crucial for the our understanding of the Middle/ Late Bronze Age transition. Other Bronze Age weapons were found in the same field. These discoveries may be paralleled by Bronze Age and later weapons found as part of ritual deposits in rivers elsewhere in Britain (particularly the Thames and Witham) suggesting that the same practice may have occurred in Appleby. While most of the discoveries elsewhere in the country were made during dredging operations, the Ancholme has not been systematically dredged, its ancient course being replaced, in the seventeenth century, by the canalised New River. The original course of the Ancholme must remain largely intact. Aerial photographs show a line of double and triple ditches curving around to the west of the village (North Lincolnshire HER). These may represent linear boundaries of later Bronze Age date (Boutwood, 1998, 29-46) although a later date is possible.
1.7 Only five objects of Iron Age date have been recorded from Appleby, these being three terret rings (used to guide the reins on a vehicle) and two coins. This lack of finds may be deceptive as Appleby is flanked by major Iron Age settlements at Dragonby (Roxby parish) and South Ferriby.
Roman Appleby
1.8 The main Roman feature in Appleby is Ermine Street, the magnificent road running up from Lincoln to the Humber at Winteringham. Villas are known in neighbouring parishes (Horkstow, Roxby, Winterton and Worlaby). Appleby has, however, produced a range of Roman finds, the Portable Antiquities Scheme has 59 records of which 50 are coins, most of which date from the fourth century. There is an antiquarian record of a coin hoard “Appleby, where an earthen vase, surrounded by dark soil, and containing a considerable number of Roman silver coins, was discovered in a rabbit warren” but no more is known. In the late seventeenth century, Abraham de la Pryme (Curate at Broughton) refers, in a letter, to a large Roman pottery kiln site at Santon but again, nothing more is known. The other Roman finds consist mainly of brooches and other dress fittings but there is one object of outstanding significance, a handle from a wine jug decorated with the superb head of a lion (PAS SWYOR-E54DB2). This object is of second or third century date and can be paralleled at Pompeii; it is a high status object. With the drier
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 7 conditions prevailing during the Roman period it is likely that activity extended on to the low lands nearer to the Ancholme but finds recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme come, not from near the river, but to the west of Ermine Street. The riverine Roman sites may, however, have been buried by post Roman eluviation.
Early Medieval
1.9 The Portable Antiquities Scheme has recorded material from an Early Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Santon. Finds consisted of copper alloy brooch fragments, sleeve clasps of the type worn by Anglian women and iron spearheads, all of which are types that were in use in the later fifth and sixth centuries.This cemetery is important as, while Roxby and Worlabyhad Anglo-Saxon cemeteries, none have not been found in Winterton or Broughton. From the later, Christian, Anglo-Saxon period we have coins, pins and strap ends dating from the eighth and ninth centuries. Disappointingly, in view of Appleby’s Scandinavian place name, only one Viking object has been found within the parish, a very fine mount decorated in the Viking Borre style (PAS SWYOR-FEEF24). This dates from the later ninth or tenth century.
Medieval
1.10 The dominant presence in Medieval Appleby would have been the Augustinian Priory at Thornholme. This was founded in 1150 and survived until it was dissolved in 1536 (Page, 1906, 166-8). Excavations carried out during the 1970s and early 1980s are yet to be published but this was a community of some worth. North Lincolnshire contains many deserted Medieval villages (Sawcliffe, Raventhorpe, Gainsthorpe). In Appleby, Santon, which was listed in the Domesday Survey of 1086, is a lost village.
1.11 The 44 Medieval finds recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme from Appleby show something of the community. Of these finds 10 were coins, many of which were silver pennies cut in halves or quarters to make small change. The rest of the finds consist of buckles and brooches but there is an ampulla, a lead container that contained holy water collected from a shrine and, evocatively, a lead matrix used to apply wax seals to documents (PAS SWYOR- 2C3333. This has the name of its owner ‘S’ ALIC’ F’ AGNET’ around a central fleur-de-lis. It means ‘Seal of Alice, daughter of Agnes’. We can only wonder who she was. A further lead seal is inscribed S’ RICARD D’APPELBI ‘Seal of Richard of Appleby (PASNLM-BE6954) and may possibly be linked toRichard de Midea mid-thirteenth century parson ofApplebychurch.
Post Medieval
1.12 The most significant event of the Post Medieval period in Appleby was the cutting of the New River Ancholme and the associated drainage works. This was a massive project representing the large scale landscape engineering which produced the Vale of Ancholme as we now know it. Prior to these works the Ancholme was a tidal creek of the Humber. The two turf mazes, mentioned by Abraham de la Pryme(Surtees Society, 1870, 164),were probably post Medieval but their location is unknown.
8 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 Bibliography
Andrews, W. 1836, The History of Winterton and the adjoining villages in the northern division of Manley, A.D. English, Hull.
Boutwood, Y. 1998, ‘Prehistoric linear boundaries in Lincolnshire and its fringes’ in B. Bewley ed. Lincolnshire’s Archaeology from the Air, Occasional Papers in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology 11, 29-46
Davey, P and Knowles, GC 1972 ‘The Appleby Hoard’ Archaeological Journal, 128, pp 154-61.
Surtees Society, 1870, The Diary of Abraham de la Pryme
Dudley, HE 1949 Early Days in North-West Lincolnshire, Caldicott, Scunthorpe.
Loughlin, N and Miller, K. 1979, A Survey of Archaeological Sites in Humberside, Humberside Joint Archaeological Committee, Beverley.
McGrail, S. 1978, Logboats of England and Wales, British Archaeological Reports, British Series, No. 51. Oxford
McGrail, S. ed. 1981 ‘The Brigg ‘raft’ and her prehistoric environment. British Archaeological Reports, British Series 89, Oxford.
May, J. 1976, Prehistoric Lincolnshire, History of Lincolnshire Vol. 1. History of Lincolnshire Committee, Lincoln.
Page, W. 1906, Victoria County History of the County of Lincoln, Vol. 2, Dawson, London.
Riley, D.N. 1957 ‘Neolithic and Bronze Age pottery from Risby Warren and other occupation sites in North Lincolnshire’ Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, 13, 40-56.
Riley, D.N. 1978 ‘Risby Warren, an occupation site dating from the Mesolithic to the Early Bronze Age’ Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, 13, 5-11.
Smith, A. G. 1958 ‘The context of some Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age remains from Lincolnshire’ Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, 14, 78-84.
Van de Noort, R and Ellis, S. 1998 Wetland Heritage of the Ancholme and Lower Trent Valleys, Humber Wetlands Project, Centre for Wetland Archaeology, The University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 9 Appendix 3 - Consultation Summary
Consultation Date Output
Fair Day 15th June 2015 Summary of Responses
Used to formulate Residents Survey
Residents Survey September 2015 Survey Report to Residents
Themes Identified for Plan
Business Letters January 2016/ All businesses based in February 2016 Parishes contacted.
Meetings held with landowners and Agents.
Community Drop in 21st May 2016 Full Report on all views Visioning Day expressed during event themes, vision and objectives.
Results
North Lincolnshire Council Ongoing Meetings with officers and support from planning officer throughout process.
Housing
Conservation
Archaeology
Community Newsletter Quarterly Updates throughout process.
Survey on Proposed August 2017 Printed and on line survey to Development Sites all residents
Survey Results
Website On going www.applebypc.org.uk
10 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 Appendix 4 - Designated Footpaths and Bridleways
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 11 Appendix 5 - Local Green Space Application
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12 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 Appendix 6 - North Lincolnshire
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14 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 Appendix 7 - Listed Buildings and Buildings of Townscape Merit
Part A – Listed Buildings
1.13 All buildings are Grade II except St Bartholomew’s Church, which is Grade II*
• No 29 Ermine Street, Appleby
• Brooklyn & Anfield Cottage, Garden Wall & outhouse adjoining to rear Carr Lane, Appleby
• Church of St Bartholomew Church Lane, Appleby
• Cross base approx 0.5m west of road verge Risby Road, Appleby
• Cross base approx 3m west of road verge Risby Road, Appleby
• Cross Cottage (No. 2) Church Lane Appleby
• Ermine Farmhouse Ermine Street, Appleby
• Hayton’s Cottage (No. 36) School Lane, Appleby
• Middlebrook Ermine Street, Appleby
• Nos. 12 (Adel Cottage) & 10, Garden Wall & outhouse adjoining to rear Ermine Street, Appleby
• Nos. 18 (Belmont) & 20, Garden Wall & outhouse adjoining to rear Ermine Street, Appleby
• Nos. 9 & 11, Garden Wall & outhouse adjoining to rear Carr Lane, Appleby
• Spring Cottage Ermine Street, Appleby
• The Cottage Church Side, Appleby
• The Cottage (No. 1) Paul Lane, Appleby
• The Kitlings School Lane, Appleby
• The Old Estate House Ermine Street, Appleby
• Appleby Signal Box Ermine Street, Appleby
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 15 • Barn approx 320m north of Low Santon Farmhouse Appleby
• Low Santon Farmhouse Appleby
• Springwood Cottage (Lodge) Appleby
• Stable approx 20m north-east of Springwood Cottage Appleby
Part B – Buildings of Townscape Merit
• The Lodge Ermine Street, Appleby
• Ermine House & Barn Ermine Street, Appleby
• Chapel House Risby Road, Appleby
• Lindsey House (Nos. 15 & 17) Risby Road, Appleby
• Cottages (Nos. 1 & 3) Ermine Street, Appleby
• The Shooting Lodge (No. 36) Ermine Street, Appleby
• New Vicarage (No. 5) Paul Lane, Appleby
• Village Hall (the old school) School Lane, Appleby
• ‘Don’s’ Cottage (No. 3) School Lane, Appleby
• Semi-detached Houses & outbuildings (Nos. 5 & 7) School Lane, Appleby
• The Shieling & outbuilding (No. 11) School Lane, Appleby
• Manor Barns & Outbuildings Manor Park, Appleby
• Detached Cottage & outbuildings (No. 4) Hayton’s Lane, Appleby
• Semi-detached Houses (Nos. 16 & 18) School Lane, Appleby
• Semi-detatched Houses & outbuildings (Nos. 17 & 19) School Lane, Appleby
• Semi-detached Houses & outbuildings (Nos. 25 & 27) School Lane, Appleby
• Semi-detached Houses & outbuildings (Nos. 4 & 6) Church Side, Appleby
• Manor House & Barn (Nos. 6a & 8) Church Side, Appleby
• Semi-detached Houses & outbuildings (Nos. 10 & 12) Carr Lane, Appleby
• Semi-detached Houses & outbuildings (Nos 17 & 19) Carr Lane, Appleby
16 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 Appendix 8 - Cross Reference North Lincolnshire’s Policies
POLICY NORTH LINCS POLICY TITLE No. (& NATIONAL) POLICIES
1 Sustainable National Planning Policy Framework Paragraphs Development 6-16, North Lincolnshire Core Strategy Policy CS2 and Housing & Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Document Policy PS1
2 Design Principles North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS1, CS2, CS5 and CS8; and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies H5 (except criteria i and ii), H7, H8, HE2, HE5 and DS1
3 Housing Provision North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS1, CS2, CS3, CS7 and CS8; and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies H5 (except criteria i and ii), H7, H8, HE2, HE5 and DS1
4 Infill Development North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS1, CS2, CS3, CS7 & CS8, along with North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies H2, H5 (except criteria I & ii), H7, H8, HE2, HE5 and DS1
5 Rural Exception Sites North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS3 and For Local Needs CS9; and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policy HE5
6 Housing In The North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS1, Countryside CS2, CS3, CS7 and CS8; and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies H5 (except criteria i and ii), H8, RD2 and DS1
7 Development Of The North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies RD2, Rural Economy RD3, RD5, RD6, RD7, RD8, RD9, RD14, T19, HE2, HE5 and DS1.
8 Working From Home North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS2; and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies HE2 and HE5
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 17 POLICY NORTH LINCS POLICY TITLE No. (& NATIONAL) POLICIES
9 Redevelopment Of North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS15; Redundant Buildings In and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies RD5, The Open Countryside RD6, RD7, RD8 and DS1
10 Improvements To North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies DS1, Communication DS19 and DS20 Technology
11 Safeguarding & North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS15 Improvement of and CS27; and North Lincolnshire Local Plan Community Facilities policies R1, R2, R3, C2, C5, C7, LC11 and HE2
12 Improvements To The North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies T14, T15, Highway Network T18 and HE2
13 Improvement & North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS27 Extension Of The Public and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies R5 & Permissive Rights Of and DS1 Way Network
14 Natural Environment North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies LC1, LC2, LC4, LC5, LC6, LC7, LC11 and LC12
15 Protection & North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS6; and Enhancement Of The North Lincolnshire local Plan policies HE2 and Appleby Conservation HE4 Area
18 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 Appendix 9 - Appleby Conservation Area Architectural Guidelines
1.14 The use of common design themes and materials in the construction of the Model Estate cottages and houses in the 1870s provides Appleby with a definite, not to say unique, character. Buildings constructed in the middle part of the last century often failed to observe those themes, although their negative effect has been mitigated by careful use of walls and planting. In more recent developments, there appears to have been a conscious effort to incorporate elements of those design themes, thus providing a visual and architectural link between the old and the new.
1.15 In order to assist those contemplating the renovation of, or alteration to, an existing building, or a new building altogether, here are some of the architectural features common to Appleby’s Model Estate cottages and houses. This list is by no means exhaustive – there were a number of basic designs, each with several variants. The best way to appreciate the number of variations in the basic themes is to walk round the village and see for yourself!
House Styles
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 19 Windows
20 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 Doors
Roofs
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 21 Porches
Eaves
22 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 Chimneys
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 23 Brickwork
24 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Appendices, May 2018 www.applebypc.org.uk APPLEBY PARISH Neighbourhood Plan Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report
MAY 2018 Undertaken By North Lincolnshire Council Spatial Planning Team, Civic Centre, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1AB Contents
1 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 5 2 INTRODUCTION 7 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan 8 3 CONTEXT 10 4 THE SEA PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY 11 Background to Strategic Environmental Assessment 11 Level of detail required in a strategic environmental assessment 12 Scoping 15 5 PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT 16 NATIONAL LEVEL National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 16 LOCAL LEVEL North Lincolnshire Local Plan 16 Strategy: 16 Population and Housing: 16 Rural Development: 17 Transportation: 17 Leisure and Recreation: 17 Community Facilities: 17 Landscape and Conservation: 17 The Ironstone Gullets: 17 The Historic Environment: 17 Development Standards: 17 Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD) 17 Core Strategy: 17 Housing & Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD) 18 NEIGHBOURHOOD LEVELAppleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan 18 Neighbourhood Plan Key Objectives 18 Neighbourhood Plan Themes and Policies 19 6 RELEVANT PLANS AND PROGRAMMES 21 EUROPEAN LEVEL 21 NATIONAL LEVEL 23 LOCAL LEVEL: 25 7 ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS 30 Environmental characteristics of the area likely to be affected by the neighbourhood plan. 30 Existing environmental characteristics of the area likely to be affected by the neighbourhood plan 31 Assessment 35 8 EVALUATION 36 SWOT Analysis 36 Sustainability Issues 38 Environmental Objectives 38 SEA Objectives 38 Environmental Assessment of Neighbourhood Plan Policies 39 Likely evolution of environmental characteristics without implementation of the neighbourhood plan 50 Reporting 53 9 CONSULTATION 54 Consultation Outcomes from statutory consultees 54 Environment Agency 54 Historic England 55 Natural England 56 North Lincolnshire Council Environment Team 56 10 NEXT STEPS 57 Responses to Consultation Comments Received for the Scoping’ in front of ‘Report of the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan 58 11 SUMMARY 59 Summary of the Assessment 59 12 MONITORING AND IMPLEMENTATION 60 Appendices 61 13 APPENDIX 1 - North Lincolnshire Local Plan Policies 62 Chapter 1 - Strategy: 62 Chapter 2 - Population and Housing: 62 Chapter 4 - Rural Development: 63 Chapter 7 - Transportation: 63 Chapter 8 - Leisure and Recreation: 63 Chapter 9 - Community Facilities: 64 Chapter 10 – Landscape and Conservation: 64 Chapter 11 – The Ironstone Gullets: 64 Chapter 12 – The Historic Environment: 65 Chapter 15 - Development Standards: 65 14 APPENDIX 2 - Core Strategy Policies 66 15 APPENDIX 3 - Consultation Responses Environment Agency 67 Historic England 68 Natural England 69 Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment 69 Neighbourhood Plan Pre-Submission Draft 69 North Lincolnshire Council Environment Team 70 NON-TECHNICAL 1 SUMMARY
1.1 A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is required under European legislation for all plans that may have a significant effect on the environment. This particularly relates to plans that designate sites for development such as a Local Plan or Neighbourhood Plans produced by a town or parish council. The purpose of SEA is to provide a high level of protection of the environment and to integrate considerations of the environment into the preparation and adoption of plans with a view to promoting sustainable development.
1.2 This Report has been published by Appleby Parish Council under EU Directive 2001/42 on Strategic Environmental Assessment and the Environmental Assessment of Plans & Programmes Regulations 2004 to accompany the publication of the Submission version of the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan. The Neighbourhood Plan has been published for submission by Appleby Parish Council under Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012. North Lincolnshire Council published its Screening Opinion in May 2017 which required an SEA of the Neighbourhood Plan under the Environmental Assessment of Plans & Programmes Regulations 2004.
1.3 The Neighbourhood Plan contains a number of policies to guide the development of land within Appleby Parish. These policies together with the policies of the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will be used by North Lincolnshire Council when determining planning applications in Appleby Parish once the Neighbourhood Plan is approved. There are a number of sustainability issues and challenges facing the Parish. Whilst Appleby offers a high quality environment to residents, the Neighbourhood Plan will need to manage and seek to resolve a series of issues over its lifetime if the Parish is to continue to be successful while respecting its rural setting the character.
1.4 The Plan has been prepared to address key planning issues in the Plan area. As the Neighbourhood Plan must be in general conformity with national and local strategic policies it does not seek to repeat them. Its objectives and policies comply with the local development plan and with the NPPF. They do not go ‘over and above’ local and national policies and, therefore, do not need any further recommendations or changes in order to ensure no significant effect on protected sites.
1.5 It is considered that none of the policies would have a negative impact on the Parish, and the most common outcome of the assessment is that the Plan would have a strongly positive impact on the Parish. The scale and location of specific development policies are such that there should be no cumulative effects on the objectives or the policies contained in the neighbourhood plan. Indeed, not having a neighbourhood plan for Appleby is seen as having a collectively negative impact on the Parish; the absence of a Plan would mean fewer opportunities to address the issues and challenges facing the Parish and would reduce potential benefits to the community.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 5 1.6 Monitoring the significant effects of the implementation of a neighbourhood plan that was subject to a strategic environmental assessment will enable unforeseen adverse effects to be identified and enable appropriate remedial actions to be taken. Results will be reported in North Lincolnshire Council’s Monitoring Report which covers the period 1 April to 31 March each year.
6 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 This Report has been published by Appleby Parish Council under EU Directive 2001/42 on Strategic Environmental Assessment and the Environmental Assessment of Plans & Programmes Regulations 2004 to accompany the publication of the Submission Draft of the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan. North Lincolnshire Council assigned a Neighbourhood Planning Officer to support and advise Appleby Parish Council through the Neighbourhood Planning process. Plan A below shows the Neighbourhood Area which was designated by the local planning authority, North Lincolnshire Council, on 18 December 2014.
2.2 Although the scoping stage is a requirement of the process, a formal scoping report is not required by law but is a useful way of presenting information at this stage. A key aim of the scoping procedure is to help ensure the strategic environmental assessment is proportionate and relevant to the neighbourhood plan being assessed.
2.3 The report must identify, describe and evaluate the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the neighbourhood plan policies and the reasonable alternatives taking into account the objectives and geographical scope of the neighbourhood plan. The environmental report must show how these requirements have been met.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 7 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Plan 1: Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood Plan Area
8 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 2.4 The Neighbourhood Plan has been published for submission by Appleby Parish Council under Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012. North Lincolnshire Council published its Screening Opinion in May 2017 which required an SEA of the Neighbourhood Plan under the Environmental Assessment of Plans & Programmes Regulations 2004. The Parish Council has prepared this Scoping Report and consulted the statutory bodies in February-March 2018 alongside the Pre-Submission Neighbourhood Plan consultation.
2.5 The Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan (‘the Plan’) relates to the Parish of Appleby, and the Qualifying Body to create the Plan is Appleby Parish Council. The objectives of the Plan are to identify a Community Vision for the future of the Parish of Appleby as a whole and set out clear planning policies to realise that Vision. It looks at a wide range of Key Issues and sets out policies for housing, employment, services and facilities, traffic and transport and environment and climate change.
2.6 The main objective of an SEA is “to provide for a high level of protection of the environment and to contribute to the integration of environmental considerations into the preparation and adoption of plans and programmes with a view to promoting sustainable development” (Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations (2004)). This assessment considers the positive and negative environmental issues that the plan might have on local environmental assets; it is considered that this Report meets the SEA Directive requirements relating to the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 9 3 CONTEXT
3.1 The principal settlement in the Parish is the village of Appleby. It is a small village; one of the few settlements on Ermine Street, a Roman road which once ran from London via Lincoln to York via a ferry crossing of the River Humber at Winteringham. To the south of Appleby village lie some smaller settlements: the houses adjacent to (what used to be) Appleby Station (much of it built at about the same time as the model cottages in Appleby itself), Clappgate and Santon.
3.2 The appearance of Appleby village has, to a large extent, been preserved by the managed integration within the existing settlement of new housing, built to high standards of design. The core of Appleby Village is a conservation area with a wide range of listed buildings (heritage assets) – including the important ‘Winn cottages’ – that create a distinctive village setting. The village retains its ‘compact’ appearance and the majority of its residents are within 10 minutes’ walk of its focal points – the Village Hall and the Church.
3.3 The Old Sawmill, Carr side and Station Area adjacent to the railway line forms its own discrete settlement and contains mainly traditional cottages alongside Ermine Street, with open views across farmland set back within the Ancholme Valley.
3.4 The settlement of Santon has approximately 40 houses, all of similar design (albeit strikingly different to the design of the majority of traditional buildings in the rest of the parish). This settlement is characterised by large gardens backing onto open countryside and wooded areas on one side. Santon contains a number of small industrial units and is adjacent to the huge Scunthorpe steel works complex. The Clapp Gate settlement is set within a wooded area three miles south of the village of Appleby where there are 12 properties, all of a similar brick-built style.
3.5 The result of the Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening is that an Environmental Report covering the requirements of the SEA Directive is required to accompany the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan. The reasons being:
• Significant environmental effects with regards to impacts on the Risby Warren SSSI and Broughton Wood SSSI cannot be ruled out; and
• To provide evidence and justification that the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared with sustainability at the forefront of its preparation, a key consideration in the National Planning Policy Framework; and
10 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 THE SEA PROCESS AND 4 METHODOLOGY
Background to Strategic Environmental Assessment
4.1 A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) involves the evaluation of the environmental impacts of a plan. The requirement for an SEA is set out in the European Directive 2001/42/EC adopted into UK law as the “Environmental Assessment of Plans or Programmes Regulations 2004” as follows:
• An outline of the contents, main objectives of the plan, and relationship with other relevant plans or programmes;
• The relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan;
• The environmental characteristics of areas likely to be significantly affected;
• Any existing environmental problems which are relevant to the plan including, in particular, those relating to any areas of a particular environmental importance, such as areas designated pursuant to Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC;
• The environmental protection objectives, established at international, Community or national level, which are relevant to the plan and the way those objectives and any environmental considerations have been taken into account during its preparation;
• The likely significant effects on the environment;
• The measures envisaged to prevent, reduce, and as fully as possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan;
• An outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with, and a description of how the assessment was undertaken including any difficulties; and
• A description of measures envisaged concerning monitoring.
4.2 It is intended that, following consultation with the statutory bodies and any subsequent amendments, this Scoping Report will be inform development of the Neighbourhood Plan. As the Neighbourhood Plan develops towards adoption, the strategy and policies will be tested against the SEA objectives to confirm that policies are appropriate for inclusion in the Plan. All realistic policy options will be appraised against the SEA Framework in order to ensure that the policies chosen for the Appleby Neighbourhood Plan are the most sustainable, given all realistic alternatives.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 11 Level of detail required in a strategic environmental assessment
4.3 Planning practice guidance (Strategic environmental assessment and sustainability appraisal) states that the strategic environmental assessment should only focus on what is needed to assess the likely significant effects of the neighbourhood plan proposal. Importantly, it does not need to be done in any more detail or using more resources than is considered to be appropriate for the content and level of detail in the neighbourhood plan. It is the responsibility of the local planning authority to ensure that all the regulations appropriate to the nature and scope of a neighbourhood plan proposal submitted to it have been met in order for the proposal to progress. The local planning authority must decide whether the neighbourhood plan proposal is compatible with EU obligations (including obligations under the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive):
• when it takes the decision on whether the neighbourhood plan should proceed to referendum; and
• when it takes the decision on whether or not to make the neighbourhood plan (which brings it into legal force).
4.4 A qualifying body should make every effort to ensure that the draft neighbourhood plan that it submits to the local planning authority:
• meets each of the basic conditions
• has been prepared in accordance with the correct process and all those required to be consulted have been
• is accompanied by all the required documents
12 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Table 1: Strategic Environmental Assessment Process Strategic Environmental Assessment Process Scoping STAGE A: This stage sets the context of the assessment by identifying the baseline data and establishing the scope of the assessment:
Identify relevant plans, policies and programmes. Any existing requirements that need to be taken into account or incorporated into the plan are identified.
Review of information. Data about environmental, social and economic issues is collected, together with an indication as to how this may change in the future without the plan or programme under preparation.
Identify Environmental Issues. The review of plans and policies, together with the baseline information are used to identify the key sustainability issues which could impact the plan.
Develop the SEA Framework. The assessment criteria used to assess the impact of the plan or programme.
Identify initial plan options. Taking into account best practice initial identification of options and reasonable alternatives undertaken.
Consultation on the Scope and alternatives for assessment. It is necessary to consult statutory consultees (Natural England, Historic England and the Environment Agency). Assessment STAGE B: This stage involves the assessment of any likely significant effects of the plan policies (and any reasonable alternatives) on the key sustainability issues identified:
Finalise Plan options and alternatives for testing.
Testing the Plan Objectives against the SEA Framework. The Plan Objectives are tested to ensure compliance with sustainability principles.
Evaluation of plan options and alternatives. The SEA Framework is used to assess various plan options by identifying the potential sustainability effects of the plan and assist in the refinement of the policies.
Predicting and evaluating the effects of the plan. To predict the significant effects of the plan and assist in the refinement of the policies.
Consideration of ways to mitigate adverse effects and maximise beneficial effects. To ensure that all potential mitigation measures and measures for maximising beneficial effects that are identified.
Proposing measures to monitor the significant effects of implementing the Plan. To detail the means by which the sustainability performance of the plan can be assessed and monitored.
This assessment is used to feed into the development of a plan or programme to help ensure the most sustainable option is selected. The SEA Framework is also used to assess the sustainability implications of the draft policies, and the results will be used to inform policy development.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 13 Reporting STAGE C: Preparation of the SEA Report:
The findings of the assessment together with how it has influenced the development of the plan are identified and set out in a draft environmental report together with the recommendations on how to prevent, reduce, or offset any significant negative impacts arising from the plan.
STAGE D: Consultation – seek representations from consultation bodies and the general public:
This is an ongoing process. Consultation of the draft SEA Report is undertaken into account and used to influence further iterations of the sustainability appraisal process. Adoption and STAGE E: Monitoring: Monitoring Following adoption of the Plan, the significant effects of implementing the plan are measured and any adverse effects are responded to. The results are fed into the future plans and sustainability appraisals.
4.5 The methodology for the assessment is intended to be proportionate to the task of assessing the modest development proposals of a Neighbourhood Plan in a relatively small parish area. The has been prepared to address key planning issues in the Plan area. As it must be in general conformity with national and local strategic policies it does not, therefore, seek to repeat those policies.
14 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Scoping
The Scoping Report sets out the SEA context and objectives, establishes the local baseline information, and decides on the environmental scope of the SEA.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 15 PLANNING POLICY 5 CONTEXT
5.1 The Neighbourhood Plan contains a number of policies to guide the development of land within Appleby Parish. These policies together with the policies of the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will be used by North Lincolnshire Council when determining planning applications in Appleby Parish once the Neighbourhood Plan is approved. Work has commenced on a new Local Plan for North Lincolnshire, but until it is adopted the development plan comprises the saved policies of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, the Core Strategy DPD, and the Housing & Employment Land Allocations DPD.
NATIONAL LEVEL National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
5.2 The National Planning Policy Framework sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. It sets out requirements for the planning system and provides a framework within which local people and their councils can produce their own distinctive local and neighbourhood plans which reflect the needs and priorities of their communities. The NPPF must be taken into account in the preparation of local and neighbourhood plans and is a material consideration in planning decisions.
LOCAL LEVEL North Lincolnshire Local Plan
5.3 North Lincolnshire Council is preparing a new single Local Plan which will set out the vision and objectives for the future development of the area and include policies and proposals that will guide decisions and investment on development and regeneration up to 2036. When it is formally adopted it will replace the saved policies of the current North Lincolnshire Local Plan (2003), the Core Strategy, and the Housing and Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Documents.
5.4 Of these policies, the most relevant to this Parish are:
Strategy: Policies ST2 and ST3
Population and Housing: Policies H1, H2, H3, H5 (except criteria i and ii), H7, H8, H9 and H13
16 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Rural Development: Policies RD2, RD3, RD5, RD6, RD7, RD8, RD9 and RD14
Transportation: Policies T14, T15, T18 and T19
Leisure and Recreation: Policies R1, R2, R3 and R5
Community Facilities: Policies C2, Policy C4, Policy C5 and Policy C7
Landscape and Conservation: Policies LC1, LC2, LC4, LC5, LC6, LC7, LC11 and LC12
The Ironstone Gullets: Policy IG9
The Historic Environment: Policies HE2, HE3, HE4, HE5, HE6 and HE7
Development Standards: Policies DS1, DS19 and DS20
Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD)
5.5 The Core Strategy (2011) sets out the long-term vision for North Lincolnshire and provides a blueprint for managing growth and development in the area up to 2026. It is the most important element of the North Lincolnshire Local Development Framework and forms part of the development plan for North Lincolnshire.
5.6 The most relevant policies to the Parish are:
Core Strategy: Policies CS1, CS2, CS3, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS15, CS17 and CS27
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 17 Housing & Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD)
5.7 The Housing and Employment Land Allocations (2016) sets out which sites the council has allocated for future housing development and where new employment opportunities will be located. It also defines town and district shopping centre boundaries to show where future retail development should take place, and settlement development limits.
NEIGHBOURHOOD LEVEL Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan
5.8 The Localism Act 2011 brought about reforms to the planning system in England which give communities more control and influence over their area and how it should develop. The main tool for doing this is the community-led Neighbourhood Plan. Neighbourhood planning allows residents, employees and businesses to come together to say where, for example, they think new houses, businesses and shops should go and what they should look like. Neighbourhood planning is not compulsory and it should not be used as a means to stop development, and any plans must be broadly in line with the Local Plan for the area.
5.9 Following a series of parish-wide consultation activities the Appleby Neighbourhood Development Plan Group (ANDPG) finalised a vision statement for the Parish of Appleby which has been consulted upon and agreed with by the community. The vision is intended to guide the principles of the Plan over the next 15 years, once adopted, and states:
“Appleby: a rural parish in the Ancholme Valley, whose natural environment and distinctive buildings should be preserved and enhanced.”
Neighbourhood Plan Key Objectives
5.10 A number of key objectives have been created (again, following a series of parish-wide consultation activities) setting out the principle priorities for future development to enable this vision to be delivered throughout the Parish of Appleby, as follows:
Objective 1 seek to ensure that any development is acceptable in planning terms with reference to design, scale, access, residential amenity, impact on visual amenity, drainage, ecology and all policies contained within this Neighbourhood Plan;
Objective 2 promote a high standard of design and scale which reflects the local character of the Parish of Appleby and incorporates high standards of energy efficiency and flexibility to meet the changing needs of present and future generations;
Objective 3 support appropriate applications for infill development where it reflects the local character of the settlement in terms of scale and design and will contribute to enhancing the built environment of the Parish for instance to enable those wishing to ‘downsize’ but remain living within the Parish;
18 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Objective 4 support rural exception affordable housing sites intended to meet identified affordable housing need in the rural area as identified by North Lincolnshire Council’s Strategic Housing Market Assessment;
Objective 5 support the local economy by encouraging the conversion of existing redundant and other buildings to provide suitable business and sustainable employment opportunities which respect the character of the local countryside, in particular, opportunities for a farm shop, the development of traditional / artisan craft enterprises and live-work units, where appropriate;
Objective 6 promote social development by safeguarding and enhancing community facilities and open spaces to support health and wellbeing for everyone’s benefit and to sustain communities including promoting the provision of children’s play space at Santon;
Objective 7 support the relevant highway authority in securing highway improvements throughout the Parish;
Objective 8 support measures to improve public transport, highway safety and to improve accessibility for non-vehicular users to access the countryside;
Objective 9 protect, conserve and enhance the character of the local built environment and the area’s heritage assets including the Conservation Area in Appleby village;
Objective 10 support measures to introduce a heritage trail throughout the Parish highlighting the wealth of historic cultural features;
Objective 11 safeguard and enhance the countryside within the Parish and its distinctive landscape character as part of the Ancholme Valley. In the open countryside, outside of settlements and green infrastructure corridors, development will only be supported where it is essential for the purposes of agriculture, agricultural diversification and forestry; and
Objective 12 protect and enhance the network of habitats, watercourses and wildlife corridors that are important for biodiversity and geology and any other areas suitable to create an integrated network of natural habitats throughout the Parish.
5.11 The Neighbourhood Plan consists of a number of planning policies, a revised ‘Parish-wide design guide’, and a Conservation Area Design Statement. These have been formalised as a result of the various consultation events held as part of the neighbourhood planning process.
Neighbourhood Plan Themes and Policies
5.12 There are 15 policies of the Neighbourhood Plan, arranged under eight topics:
• Sustainable Development;
• Design;
• Housing;
• Rural Economy;
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 19 • Services and Facilities;
• Traffic and Transport;
• Natural Environment; and
• Heritage Assets.
5.13 It is important to note that all the draft planning policies contained within the Plan have been prepared to deliver the plan vision for the next 15 years in order to achieve a sustainable and thriving Parish, as follows:
Policy AP1: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Policy AP2: DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Policy AP3: HOUSING PROVISION
Policy AP4: INFILL DEVELOPMENT
Policy AP5: RURAL EXCEPTION SITES FOR LOCAL NEEDS
Policy AP6: HOUSING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Policy AP7: DEVELOPMENT OF THE RURAL ECONOMY
Policy AP8: WORKING FROM HOME
Policy AP9: REDEVELOPMENT OF REDUNDANT BUILDINGS IN THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE
Policy AP10: IMPROVEMENTS TO COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Policy AP11: SAFEGUARDING AND IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Policy AP12: IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HIGHWAY NETWORK
Policy AP13: IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC AND PERMISSIVE RIGHTS OF WAY NETWORK
Policy AP14: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Policy AP15: PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE APPLEBY CONSERVATION AREA
20 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 RELEVANT PLANS AND 6 PROGRAMMES
6.1 This section of the Scoping Report reviews the national, regional and local plans and programmes that should be taken into account during preparation of the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan. Indeed, SEA Directive Requirements requires that an environmental report should include “an outline of the contents, main objectives of the plan or programme and relationship with other relevant plans and programmes” Annex 1(a). The environmental report should also include “the environmental protection objectives, established at international, Community or Member State level, which are relevant to the plan or programme” Annex 1(e). The impact of the following strategies and plans has been considered as part of this Report:
EUROPEAN LEVEL
EU Habitats and Conservation of Wild Birds Directives (92/43/EEC and 79/409/EEC) Type of Document Directive Year/Timescale 1992 and 1979 Overview To conserve fauna and flora and natural habitats of EU importance by the establishment of a network of protected areas throughout the European Community.
Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe Type Convention Year/Timescale Opened for signature in 1985, entered into force December 1987 Overview A legally binding instrument which set the framework for an accurate conservation approach within Europe. The issues addressed in this convention define the following objectives: support the idea of solidarity and cooperation among European Parties, in relation to heritage conservation; include principles of “conservation policies” within the framework of European cooperation; and strengthen and promote policies for the conservation and development of cultural heritage in Europe.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 21 The EC Water Framework Directive Type of Document Directive Year/Timescale 2000 Overview Commits all EU member states to achieve good qualitative and quantitative status of all water courses by 2015
European Landscape Convention Type Convention Year/Timescale adopted October 2000 , came into force March 2004 Overview Promotes the protection, management and planning of European landscapes and organises European co-operation on landscape issues. It is open for signature by member states of the Council of Europe and for accession by the European Community and European non-member states. It is the first international treaty to be exclusively concerned with all dimensions of European landscape.
EU Air Quality Directive (2008/50/EC) Type of Document Directive Year/Timescale 2008 Overview Establishes limit values and alert thresholds for concentrations of key pollutants in ambient air including sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide / oxides of nitrogen, particulates. Maintain ambient air quality in areas where it is good and improve it in others.
Revised EU Sustainable Development strategy Type of Document Strategy Year/Timescale 2009 Overview Sets out a single strategy on how the EU will more effectively meet its long- standing commitment to meet the challenges of sustainable development.
The EC Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations Type of Document Regulatory Year/Timescale 2010 Overview These regulations transpose the Habitats Directive in England, Wales and to a limited extent Scotland by ensuring that activities are carried out in accordance with the Habitats Directive, which is to protect biodiversity through the conservation of natural habitats and species of wild flora and fauna.
22 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 NATIONAL LEVEL
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act Type of Document Legislation Year/Timescale 1979 Overview Consolidates and amends the law relating to ancient monuments; makes provision for the investigation, preservation and recording of matters of archaeological or historical interest; provides for the recovery of grants; and provides for grants by the Secretary of State to the Architectural Heritage Fund.
The Wildlife and Countryside Act Type of Document Legislation Year/Timescale 1981 Overview The major legal instrument for wildlife protection in Britain, although other significant acts have been passed since. It has numerous parts and supplementary lists and schedules many of which have been amended since publication.
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act Type of Document Legislation Year/Timescale 1990 Overview Consolidates certain enactments relating to special controls in respect of buildings and areas of special architectural or historic interest with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.
The Countryside and Right of Way Act Type of Document Legislation Year/Timescale 2000 Overview Creates a statutory right of access on foot to certain types of open land, to modernise the public rights of way system, to strengthen nature conservation legislation, and to facilitate better management of AONBs.
The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act Type of Document Legislation Year/Timescale 2006 Overview Designed to help achieve a rich and diverse natural environment and thriving rural communities through modernised and simplified arrangements for delivering Government policy.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 23 UK Climate Change Act Type of Document Legislation Year/Timescale 2008 Overview The Act introduced a statutory target for reducing carbon emissions.
UK Climate Change Act 2008 Type of Document Strategy Year/Timescale 2008 Overview Introduced a statutory target for reducing carbon emissions.
Flood and Water Management Act Type of Document Strategy Year/Timescale 2010 Overview Improve the management of flood risk for people, homes and businesses. To protect water supplies.
The Waste (England & Wales) Regulations Type of Document Strategy Year/Timescale 2011 Overview To encourage/ensure waste arises are dealt with further up the waste hierarchy. Divert waste disposal away from landfill.
Carbon Plan: Delivering our low carbon future Type of Document Strategy Year/Timescale 2011 Overview Government-wide plan for action on climate change at domestic and international levels.
Mainstreaming sustainable development Type of Document Strategy Year/Timescale 2011 Overview This refreshed vision builds upon the principles that underpinned the UK’s 2005 strategy, recognising the needs of the economy, society and the natural environment, alongside the use of good governance and sound science.
24 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Biodiversity 2020: A strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystem services Type of Document Strategy Year/Timescale 2011 Overview Forms part of the UK’s Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework by setting out England’s contribution towards the UK’s commitments under the United Nations Convention of Biological Diversity.
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Type of Document National Policy Year/Timescale 2012 Overview Sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.
Planning Practice Guidance Type of Document National Guidance Year/Timescale 2013 Overview Sets out the vision, objectives and policies which will guide development across North Lincolnshire up to 2031.
LOCAL LEVEL:
Local Transport Plan (LTP3) Type of Document Evidence Year/Timescale 2011-2026 Overview A statutory document that sets out how the local authority will deliver strategic transport improvements over a given period of time. Key Objectives/ The third Local Transport Plan (LTP3) is a 15-year document, which is made up of Messages two separate documents: • a Transport Strategy; and • an Implementation Plan.
The Transport Strategy sets out the strategic approach to transport in North Lincolnshire over the next 15 years, whilst the Implementation Plan sets out how the Strategy will be delivered.
The Implementation Plan is a three year document and a new one will be produced every three years. Implications for Neighbourhood Plans in North Lincolnshire should be informed by the findings the Appleby Parish of the Plan. Neighbourhood Plan
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 25 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Type of Document Evidence Year/Timescale 2012 Overview Prepared as a requirement of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as evidence towards helping local planning authorities make decisions on development proposals in flood risk areas. Key Objectives/ Used by North Lincolnshire Council to assess all types of flood risk for spatial Messages planning and making planning decisions. It forms evidence for other important documents such as Sustainability Appraisals of planning policy documents and is the basis from which to apply the Sequential and Exception Tests. Implications for Neighbourhood Plans in North Lincolnshire should be informed by the findings the Appleby Parish of the SFRA. Neighbourhood Plan
Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) Type of Document Evidence Year/Timescale 2012 Overview The SHMA will form a fundamental part of the evidence base for the progression and implementation of the Council’s planning policy and delivery of housing policy. Specifically, the SHMA will provide information to support the production of the Council’s emerging policy.
The NPPF requires local authorities to prepare a Strategic Housing Market Assessment to assess their full housing needs, working with neighbouring authorities where housing market areas cross administrative boundaries. Key Objectives/ The Strategic Housing Market Assessment should identify the scale and mix of Messages housing and the range of tenures that the local population is likely to need over the plan period which: • meets household and population projections, taking account of migration and demographic change • addresses the need for all types of housing, including affordable housing and the needs of different groups in the community (such as, but not limited to, families with children, older people, people with disabilities, service families and people wishing to build their own homes)3; and • caters for housing demand and the scale of housing supply necessary to meet this demand. Implications for Neighbourhood Plans in North Lincolnshire should be informed by the findings the Appleby Parish of the SHMA. Neighbourhood Plan
26 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Employment Land Review (ELR) Type of Document Evidence Year/Timescale 2014 Overview Used by North Lincolnshire Council to aid development of planning policy and identify long-term employment land provision in the area. Key Objectives/ It performs the following main functions: Messages • Assesses the suitability of sites for employment development; • Looks to safeguard the best sites in the face of competition from other higher value uses; • Identifies sites that are no longer suitable for employment development that should be made available for other uses; and • Identifies an up to date and balanced portfolio of employment sites in the LDF. Implications for Neighbourhood Plans in North Lincolnshire should be informed by the findings the Appleby Parish of the ELR. Neighbourhood Plan
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) Type of Document Evidence Year/Timescale 2014 Overview A key part of the evidence base in connection with the delivery of sufficient housing land to meet North Lincolnshire’s housing requirement and to assist in planning policy development. Key Objectives/ The main information to record is whether: Messages • Sites under construction have now been developed, or individual stages have been developed; • Sites with planning permission are now under construction and what progress has been made; • Planning applications have been submitted or approved on sites and broad locations identified by the Assessment; • Progress has been made in removing constraints on development and whether a site is now considered to be deliverable or developable; • Unforeseen constraints have emerged which mean a site is no longer deliverable or developable, and how these could be addressed; and • The windfall allowance (where justified) is coming forward as expected, or may need to be justified. Implications for Neighbourhood Plans in North Lincolnshire should be informed by the findings the Appleby Parish of the SHLAA. Neighbourhood Plan
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 27 North Lincolnshire Retail Study Type of Document Evidence Year/Timescale 2015 Overview The Study identifies any changes that have occurred to shopping, service, and other uses within the defined town and district shopping areas. Key Objectives/ The survey is concerned mainly with retail in North Lincolnshire, and it also looks Messages at uses in each retail area that form the basis for the evening economy (such as pubs, clubs, café bars, restaurants, and takeaway food outlets). The retail centres surveyed were: Scunthorpe Town Centre; Barton upon Humber; Brigg; Crowle; Epworth; Kirton in Lindsey; Winterton; Ashby High Street; and Frodingham Road. Implications for Neighbourhood Plans in North Lincolnshire should be informed by the findings the Appleby Parish of the Retail Study. Neighbourhood Plan
North Lincolnshire Settlement Survey Type of Document Evidence Year/Timescale 2016 Overview It is important to periodically survey settlements to determine the amount and variety of amenities located in each to establish their local function and level of sustainability. Key Objectives/ This document has been used to inform the new Local Plan and long term Messages vision for the area, guiding the future development of homes and employment opportunities whilst enhancing the natural and historic environment. It forms a key part of the evidence base, informing important decisions such as: • The approach taken to the distribution of future development in the North Lincolnshire Local Plan; • The direction of settlement growth policies; and • Officer recommendations on planning application decisions and supporting evidence for planning appeals. Implications for Neighbourhood Plans in North Lincolnshire should be informed by the findings the Appleby Parish of the Settlement Survey. Neighbourhood Plan
28 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Monitoring Report Type of Document Evidence Year/Timescale 2017 Overview The aim of the report is to show how the Council’s planning policies are contributing towards regenerating North Lincolnshire and bringing forward sustainable development, while safeguarding the environment. Key Objectives/ The monitoring report sets out what progress has been made in putting Messages together a policy framework for decisions on planning applications and reviews what effect policies are having on the delivery of priorities for the area. It contains details relating to: • the progress made on documents including the Local Development Scheme (LDS); • progress with Neighbourhood Plans; • co-operation with other Local Planning Authorities; • the Community Infrastructure Levy; • Core Strategy monitoring indicators; and • the availability of a 5-year housing land supply. Implications for Neighbourhood Plans in North Lincolnshire should be informed by the findings the Appleby Parish of the AMR. Neighbourhood Plan
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 29 ENVIRONMENTAL 7 CHARACTERISTICS
Environmental characteristics of the area likely to be affected by the neighbourhood plan.
7.1 This information will enable the potential environmental effects of the implementation of the plan to be assessed in the context of existing and potential environmental trends. The following Plans show the current position in terms of possible environmental considerations relating to:
Environmental There are three areas of local amenity importance with Appleby village. These areas should be protected from development which would adversely affect them. It is, therefore, essential that such areas are retained and enhanced wherever possible.
Flood Risk The eastern third of the Parish is classed as being in SFRA Flood Zone 2/3 (a) Fluvial, with a slim ‘finger’ of this zone extending east-west through the centre of the Parish. This will be a consideration when/if development is proposed.
Agricultural land Once agricultural land is developed its return to best quality agricultural use is seldom practicable. In terms of agricultural land there is no Grade 1 land in the Parish but approximately half of the area is covered by Grade 3. There is a small pocket of Grade 2 to the north around Appleby village and a smaller area of Grade 4 on the western edge. The south of the Parish has two areas of non-agricultural land.
Built heritage Appleby Parish Conservation Area and Listed Buildings - There is a single conservation area which covers most of the village of Appleby, and a number of listed buildings. These are again mostly concentrated within Appleby village but area also found at Low Santon and to the west of the B1207 in the south of the Parish.
30 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Existing environmental characteristics of the area likely to be affected by the neighbourhood plan
Plan 2: Key Environmental Features
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 31 Plan 3: High Flood Risk Areas
32 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Plan 4: Agricultural Land Classification
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 33 Plan 5: Appleby Parish Conservation Area and Listed Buildings
34 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Assessment
This section addresses the significant impacts of the Neighbourhood Development Plan. It has been carried out as the Plan developed and refined and looks at the objectives, options and policies and assesses their effects.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 35 8 EVALUATION
8.1 This stage involves the assessment of any likely significant effects of the plan policies (and any reasonable alternatives). This assessment is intended to feed into the development of a plan or programme to help ensure the most sustainable option is selected. It assesses the sustainability implications of the draft policies, and the results will be used to inform policy development.
SWOT Analysis
8.2 A SWOT analysis (Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats) can help to categorise and make a simple analysis of a Neighbourhood Plan survey. A SWOT analysis is best conducted as group or team work. Table 2 has been informed by the issues identified in the Neighbourhood Plan public workshops and consultation. The SWOT analysis below is intended to be an aid, a driver, as well as a checklist towards achieving the vision of the Plan.
36 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Table 2: SWOT Analysis of Issues Facing the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Strengths Weaknesses Attractive Environment. Poor hedge maintenance.
A lot of mature trees and woods. Damaged/uncut verges.
Rural tranquillity. Some walls and properties in a poor state.
Views and Wildlife. Dog fouling.
Unique architecture. Poor maintenance of woodland in the villages.
View across the Ancholme Valley/ Wolds. Paths in poor state of repair.
Peace and quiet.
Safe surroundings.
Priceless nature. Opportunities Threats Open cafe in village hall (for visitors). Volume of traffic.
Encourage traffic to use the A1077. Too many HGVs.
Permanent speed cameras on Ermine Street. Speeding traffic.
Create more public footpaths and cycle tracks. Condition of Risby Road.
Improve signage. Size of agricultural vehicles damaging verges.
Lack of public transport. Building on land opposite Appleby church.
Create a footpath all the way to Brigg along the river. Large wind farms.
Keep safe neighbourhood. Oil & gas exploration and production.
Retain open spaces. Fracking.
Access for people with disabilities. Straw litter.
Keep the unspoilt countryside. Housing growth.
Local health and caring services.
Appropriate housing.
Take on board points raised in the Neighbourhood survey.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 37 Sustainability Issues
8.3 There are a number of sustainability issues and challenges facing the Parish. Whilst Appleby offers a high quality environment to residents, the Neighbourhood Plan will need to manage and seek to resolve a series of issues over its lifetime if the Parish is to continue to be successful while respecting its rural setting the character. The absence of a Neighbourhood Plan (and as a consequence a lack of vision and strategy for Appleby Parish), would mean fewer opportunities to address the issues and challenges facing the Parish and would reduce potential benefits to the community.
8.4 The Habitats Regulations Assessment Stage 1 Screening of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy Submission Draft concluded that there is the potential for likely significant effects on the Humber Estuary SAC/SPA/Ramsar site and the Thorne Moor SAC, Hatfield Moor SAC and Thorne and Hatfield Moors SPA ‘in combination’ with other projects and plans (particularly the two Able UK planning applications for areas within the South Humber Bank Strategic Employment site). Following the review of the Core Strategy DPD Submission Draft it was considered that none of the Policies or the Spatial Objectives in the Plan would lead to likely significant effects on the integrity of the Humber Estuary Natura 2000 sites and Ramsar sites or on the Thorne and Hatfield Moors Natura 2000 sites. It is, therefore, considered that due to the scale and local nature of the Appleby Neighbourhood Plan it is not likely to result in significant impacts on Natura 2000 sites.
Environmental Objectives
8.5 The Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared to address key planning issues in the Neighbourhood Plan area. As the Neighbourhood Plan must be in general conformity with national and local strategic policies it does not seek to repeat them.
8.6 There are 15 policies of the Neighbourhood Plan, arranged under eight topics:
• Sustainable Development;
• Design;
• Housing;
• Rural Economy;
• Services and Facilities;
• Traffic and Transport;
• Natural Environment; and
• Heritage Assets.
SEA Objectives
8.7 In order to undertake the Strategic Environmental Assessment process for the Neighbourhood Plan it is necessary to identify environmental sustainability objectives and indicators to enable an assessment to be made of the emerging options and allow for recommendations and mitigation measures to be proposed. The environmental sustainability objectives have emerged through the following considerations:
38 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 • the review of documents listed in Section 6;
• the Baseline Data identified in Section 7;
• to help address sustainability issues known locally; and
• to help address the ‘weaknesses’ outlined in the SWOT analysis.
8.8 Three SEA Objectives have been informed by the Themes identified in Neighbourhood Plan public workshops and consultation events, to maintain and enhance:
• Landscape and the Countryside;
• Environment; and
• Conservation and Heritage.
Environmental Assessment of Neighbourhood Plan Policies
8.9 The SEA process enables policies to be tested, from formulation through to adoption. This could lead to some being deleted and others to be refined to ensure they will have no significant environmental effects. Table 3 below provides an environmental assessment of the Neighbourhood Plan Policies against the three Neighbourhood Plan Themes. This tight framework of SEA themes focusses on the issues that are driving the Neighbourhood Plan and seeks to identify the relative attributes (or otherwise) of each Plan policy.
8.10 Each Policy is ‘scored’ against the Neighbourhood Plan Themes, as follows:
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 39 Table 3: Environmental Assessment of Neighbourhood Plan Policies
Strongly positive Slightly positive Neutral Slightly negative Strongly negative
40 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Neighbourhood Plan Summary of Environmental Assessment Policy Policy AP1: Landscape and the Countryside: SUSTAINABLE The Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared in accordance with the presumption DEVELOPMENT in favour of sustainable development in conformity with both national and local planning policies. The Plan is designed to embrace the five NPPF principles, the roles of sustainable development and the twelve core NPPF planning principles insofar as they can be applied to the Parish of Appleby.
The importance of the countryside setting with its natural and historic environment is recognised and is to be protected and enhanced.
Environment: The Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development in conformity with both national and local planning policies. The Plan is designed to embrace the five NPPF principles, the roles of sustainable development and the twelve core NPPF planning principles insofar as they can be applied to the Parish of Appleby.
A mixture of housing types would enable a broad age range to be maintained in the community. Restricting new housing to a few sites integral to those communities would enable their individual characters to be retained.
The importance of the countryside setting with its natural and historic environment is recognised and is to be protected and enhanced.
There are three areas of local amenity importance with Appleby village. These areas should be protected from development which would adversely affect them. It is, therefore, essential that such areas are retained and enhanced wherever possible.
Conservation and Heritage: The Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development in conformity with both national and local planning policies.
The Plan is designed to embrace the five NPPF principles, the roles of sustainable development and the twelve core NPPF planning principles insofar as they can be applied to the Parish of Appleby. It is acknowledged that some growth in its stock of housing is needed to underpin population growth for sustainable development.
A mixture of housing types would enable a broad age range to be maintained in the community. Restricting new housing to a few sites integral to those communities would enable their individual characters to be retained. The importance of the countryside setting with its natural and historic environment is recognised and is to be protected and enhanced.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 41 Policy AP2: Landscape and the Countryside: DESIGN PRINCIPLES The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. Environment: The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.
The Plan seeks to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of its residents.
Conservation and Heritage: The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.
New development should be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. New buildings should be well designed and respect the built character of the local area. The Parish Design Statement provides locally distinctive guidance. Policy AP3: Landscape and the Countryside: HOUSING PROVISION Restricting new housing to a few sites integral to those communities would enable their individual characters to be retained. Any new development should be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. Environment: It is acknowledged that some growth in its stock of housing is needed to underpin population growth for sustainable development. Restricting new housing to a few sites integral to those communities would enable their individual characters to be retained. Any new development should be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. The Plan seeks to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of its residents.
Conservation and Heritage: Restricting new housing to a few sites integral to those communities would enable their individual characters to be retained.
New buildings should be well designed and respect the built character of the local area. The Parish Design Statement provides locally distinctive guidance.
New development should be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. New buildings should be well designed and respect the built character of the local area. The Parish Design Statement provides locally distinctive guidance.
42 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Policy AP4: Landscape and the Countryside: INFILL DEVELOPMENT Restricting new housing to a few sites integral to those communities would enable their individual character to be retained. Infill development will be within development limits so will not affect landscape and the countryside. Environment: It is acknowledged that some growth in its stock of housing is needed to underpin population growth for sustainable development. Restricting new housing to a few sites integral to those communities would enable their individual characters to be retained. Enabling residents to infill in appropriate cases - for example by building in the garden of their former home - would have the additional advantage of freeing up existing properties.
The eastern third of the Parish is classed as being in SFRA Flood Zone 2/3 (a) Fluvial, with a slim ‘finger’ of this zone extending east-west through the centre of the Parish. This will be a consideration when/if development is proposed.
Conservation and Heritage: Restricting new housing to a few sites integral to those communities would enable their individual characters to be retained. New development should be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. New buildings should be well designed and respect the built character of the local area. The Parish Design Statement provides locally distinctive guidance. Policy AP5: Landscape and the Countryside: RURAL EXCEPTION The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the SITES FOR LOCAL views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring NEEDS any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. Any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. Environment: The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.
The Plan seeks to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of its residents. The eastern third of the Parish is classed as being in SFRA Flood Zone 2/3 (a) Fluvial, with a slim ‘finger’ of this zone extending east-west through the centre of the Parish. This will be a consideration when/if development is proposed.
Conservation and Heritage: The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. New development should be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings. New buildings should be well designed and respect the built character of the local area. The Parish Design Statement provides locally distinctive guidance.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 43 Policy AP6: Landscape and the Countryside: HOUSING IN THE New housing should be sensitive to the landscape character and heritage assets of COUNTRYSIDE the area. New housing development and the reuse of existing buildings should pay particular attention to design and landscape character so as to preserve and enhance the character and distinctiveness of the open countryside of the Ancholme Valley.
Environment: In appropriate cases this policy would facilitate the conversion of underused rural buildings that are of a sufficient size to provide reasonable living accommodation with only minor extensions. The buildings should be of permanent construction and should be capable of conversion without requiring demolition and rebuilding.
The eastern third of the Parish is classed as being in SFRA Flood Zone 2/3 (a) Fluvial, with a slim ‘finger’ of this zone extending east-west through the centre of the Parish. This will be a consideration when/if development is proposed.
Conservation and Heritage: New housing should of an exceptional quality or innovative design that reflects the highest standard of architecture, significantly enhances its setting and is sensitive to the heritage assets of the area
Policy AP7: Landscape and the Countryside: DEVELOPMENT OF THE The Parish’s rural location within the picturesque Ancholme Valley is of paramount RURAL ECONOMY importance and should not be detracted from by any large-scale industrial or other development. All proposals should accord with all other necessary policies contained within the Plan, particularly with regard to design and impact on the countryside and neighbouring residents or businesses.
Environment: All proposals should accord with all other necessary policies contained within the Plan, particularly with regard to design and impact on the countryside and neighbouring residents or businesses. The Plan seeks to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of its residents.
The eastern third of the Parish is classed as being in SFRA Flood Zone 2/3 (a) Fluvial, with a slim ‘finger’ of this zone extending east-west through the centre of the Parish. This will be a consideration when/if development is proposed.
Conservation and Heritage: All proposals should accord with all other necessary policies contained within the Plan, particularly with regard to design and impact on the countryside and neighbouring residents or businesses. New buildings should be well designed and respect the built character of the local area. The Parish Design Statement provides locally distinctive guidance.
44 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Policy AP8: Landscape and the Countryside: WORKING FROM Small-scale projects to convert redundant agricultural buildings may present HOME opportunities to address shortages, provided that they do not adversely affect the Parish’s rural setting. Development will be in keeping with the scale, form and character of its surroundings. The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.
Environment: Small-scale projects to convert redundant agricultural buildings may present opportunities to address these shortages, provided that they did not adversely affect the Parish’s rural setting.
Development will be in keeping with the scale, form and character of its surroundings. The policy seeks to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of its residents.
Conservation and Heritage: Development will be in keeping with the scale, form and character of its surroundings. New buildings should be well designed and respect the built character of the local area. The Parish Design Statement provides locally distinctive guidance. Policy AP9: Landscape and the Countryside: REDEVELOPMENT Small-scale projects to convert redundant agricultural buildings should not adversely OF REDUNDANT affect the Parish’s rural setting. Any proposal should be in keeping with the scale, BUILDINGS form and character of its surroundings. The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve IN THE OPEN the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the COUNTRYSIDE appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.
Environment: Any proposal should be in keeping with the scale, form and character of its surroundings. The policy seeks to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of its residents.
The eastern third of the Parish is classed as being in SFRA Flood Zone 2/3 (a) Fluvial, with a slim ‘finger’ of this zone extending east-west through the centre of the Parish. This will be a consideration when/if development is proposed.
Conservation and Heritage: Any proposal should be in keeping with the scale, form and character of its surroundings. New buildings should be well designed and respect the built character of the local area. The Parish Design Statement provides locally distinctive guidance.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 45 Policy AP10: Landscape and the Countryside: IMPROVEMENTS TO A substantial upgrade is required to broadband provision to enable homeworkers to COMMUNICATION operate more efficiently and to enable local businesses to grow, thereby providing a TECHNOLOGY sustainable increase in local employment opportunities.
Environment: A substantial upgrade is required to broadband provision to enable homeworkers to operate more efficiently and to enable local businesses to grow, thereby providing a sustainable increase in local employment opportunities.
Conservation and Heritage: A substantial upgrade is required to broadband provision to enable homeworkers to operate more efficiently and to enable local businesses to grow, thereby providing a sustainable increase in local employment opportunities. Policy AP11: Landscape and the Countryside: SAFEGUARDING Community buildings, play areas, sports and recreation facilities and open spaces AND IMPROVEMENT (including in particular the Paddock and Playing Field in Appleby village) will be OF COMMUNITY safeguarded from development. The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the FACILITIES Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.
Environment: Community buildings, play areas, sports and recreation facilities and open spaces (including in particular the Paddock and Playing Field in Appleby village) will be safeguarded from development. The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.
Conservation and Heritage: Community buildings, play areas, sports and recreation facilities and open spaces (including in particular the Paddock and Playing Field in Appleby village) will be safeguarded from development. The overall vision for the Plan is to conserve the Parish’s rural character to reflect the views of the residents and to enhance the appearance of its settlements by requiring any new development to be appropriately sympathetic to its immediate surroundings.
46 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Policy AP12: Landscape and the Countryside: IMPROVEMENTS Any improvements must be designed, as far as possible, to be in keeping with the rural TO THE HIGHWAY setting. The maintenance of existing footpaths within and between the communities NETWORK within the Parish is important for the safety of residents, and to allow pedestrians to enjoy the amenities that the countryside offers.
Environment: Any improvements must be designed, as far as possible, to be in keeping with the rural setting. The main parking problem within Appleby village is created by the width of the roads and lanes, yet narrow roads and lanes are an endearing feature of the village and there is a desire to maintain the attractive appearance of soft verges.
Conservation and Heritage: Any improvements must be designed, as far as possible, to be in keeping with the rural setting. Policy AP13: Landscape and the Countryside: IMPROVEMENT Improvement/extension of the public/permissive network of bridleways, cycleways and AND EXTENSION OF footpaths will create circular routes and direct access to the countryside. THE PUBLIC AND PERMISSIVE RIGHTS OF Environment: WAY NETWORK Improvement/extension of the public/permissive network of bridleways, cycleways and footpaths will create circular routes and direct access to the countryside. Conservation and Heritage: Contributions will be sought from new housing development in the Parish towards priority areas or to improvements of existing facilities within the vicinity. Policy AP14: Landscape and the Countryside: NATURAL The distinctive rural landscape, settlement pattern, historical assets, natural ENVIRONMENT environment, woodland and biodiversity of the Parish should be protected and enhanced by providing improved green open spaces, sport and recreation facilities to promote healthy lifestyles, and by mitigating the impact of development on climate change by the design of new buildings.
The Community places considerable value on the enhancement of biodiversity in the Parish, including the creation of wildlife habitats, the conservation of native hedgerows, the planting of native trees and wild flowers, and the protection of wildlife corridors.
Account should be taken of the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside of the Parish and the need to support thriving rural communities within it, in the context of a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
Development that detracts from the unique nature of the local landscape will not be encouraged. There are two internationally important sites of special scientific interest, Far Wood (North) and Risby Warren (South). Any proposed development which might affect these two sites will require a strategic environmental assessment.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 47 Policy AP14: Environment: NATURAL The distinctive rural landscape, settlement pattern, historical assets, natural ENVIRONMENT environment, woodland and biodiversity of the Parish should be protected and enhanced by providing improved green open spaces, sport and recreation facilities to promote healthy lifestyles, and by mitigating the impact of development on climate change by the design of new buildings.
The Community places considerable value on the enhancement of biodiversity in the Parish, including the creation of wildlife habitats, the conservation of native hedgerows, the planting of native trees and wild flowers, and the protection of wildlife corridors. The Community has identified green spaces of particular local significance for special protection.
Taking opportunities to create areas of habitat that expand existing Local Wildlife Sites, or which could form links between them, is essential to enhance the nature conservation value of the rural area. Priority should be given to any compensatory measures required as part of development proposals to create or enhance sites within the Plan area. Wildlife corridors should be enhanced to safeguard, link and improve the wildlife habitats along river and stream corridors, roadside verges and hedgerows.
Once agricultural land is developed its return to best quality agricultural use is seldom practicable. In terms of agricultural land there is no Grade 1 land in the Parish but approximately half of the area is covered by Grade 3. There is a small pocket of Grade 2 to the north around Appleby village and a smaller area of Grade 4 on the western edge. The south of the Parish has two areas of non-agricultural land.
The eastern third of the Parish is classed as being in SFRA Flood Zone 2/3 (a) Fluvial, with a slim ‘finger’ of this zone extending east-west through the centre of the Parish. This will be a consideration when/if development is proposed.
Conservation and Heritage: The distinctive rural landscape, settlement pattern, historical assets, natural environment, woodland and biodiversity of the Parish should be protected and enhanced by providing improved green open spaces, sport and recreation facilities to promote healthy lifestyles, and by mitigating the impact of development on climate change by the design of new buildings.
48 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Policy AP15: Landscape and the Countryside: PROTECTION AND Regard will be had to the retention of existing trees, hedgerows and landscape features ENHANCEMENT with appropriate landscaping improvements incorporated into design proposals. A OF THE APPLEBY Conservation Group has been formed in Appleby to research the history of the Parish CONSERVATION AREA as a first step towards establishing a Heritage Trail.
Environment: Regard will be had to the retention of existing trees, hedgerows and landscape features with appropriate landscaping improvements incorporated into design proposals.
Conservation and Heritage: There is a single conservation area which covers most of the village of Appleby, and a number of listed buildings. These are again mostly concentrated within Appleby village but area also found at Low Santon and to the west of the B1207 to the south of the Parish.
The Community wants to conserve heritage assets so that they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations. In order to protect these heritage assets, any development must comply with guidance provided in the relevant Conservation Area Appraisal, the Appleby Conservation Area Design Statement and Appleby Parish Design Statement and the general design principles set out in Policy AP2 of this Plan.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 49 Likely evolution of environmental characteristics without implementation of the neighbourhood plan
8.11 The effect of not having a Neighbourhood Plan is scored as follows:
Strongly positive Slightly positive Neutral Slightly negative Strongly negative
50 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Table 4: The effect of not having a neighbourhood plan Effect of not having a neighbourhood plan for Challenges Facing Appleby Parish Appleby Parish Problem of traffic speed, volume and weight coming Residents’ lives will be adversely affected and safety through Appleby village will be worsened by, for example, increased HGV movements.
Scale of housing growth North Lincolnshire Council is considering the strategy of the emerging Local Plan along with its settlement hierarchy. The level of growth (or lack of growth) would be determined with less input from the local community.
Lack of affordable housing for residents The level of appropriate housing for local people would be determined with less input from the local community.
Support for an ageing population Potential issues of care/support/transport and a lack of local homes suitable for the needs of older people.
Inadequate and potentially reducing public transport Increased dependence on the private car and options increasing isolation for those unable to afford a car.
Support and flexibility for local businesses The needs of businesses to grow and change may be restricted and not addressed at the local level.
Infrastructure improvements such as roads, crossings, Funding for infrastructure requirements may not arise. parking, community facilities
Pressures for development in countryside North Lincolnshire Council is considering the strategy of the emerging Local Plan along with its settlement hierarchy. The level of development in countryside would be determined with less input from the local community. Potential for site allocations and development to impact Could result in unnecessary loss of agricultural land on best agricultural soils or important geological sites. or important geological sites due to unplanned development coming forward through speculative applications.
Poor access to services and facilities Increased dependence on the private car to access services and inability to do so for those unable to afford a car.
Maintain and enhance the high quality natural Development could negatively affect internationally environment, wildlife networks and biodiversity of the and nationally recognised designated sites, the natural parish. environment, wildlife networks and biodiversity.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 51 Protect and enhance historic buildings and the Could result in unnecessary impacts on heritage assets environment of the parish due to unplanned development coming forward and with less input from the local community. Historic environment features can be vulnerable to damage and other impacts from neglect, decay or development pressures.
Potential for new site allocations to impact on the New development would not necessarily maintain and habitats of species within areas of nature conservation enhance existing ecological corridors and landscape value features. The way in which water is drained from land, including Could result in an increased level of flood risk due to road and other hard surfaces, can impact on the level development being determined with less input from of flood risk in an area. the local community.
Impact on local health, particularly though walking, Less emphasis would be placed on the improvement cycling routes, etc. and extension of the public and permissive network of bridleways, cycleways and footpaths in the Parish, resulting in detrimental effect on the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
52 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Reporting
The Neighbourhood Plan has been published for submission by Appleby Parish Council under Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012. Proposals in a draft neighbourhood plan and the reasonable alternatives should be assessed to identify the likely significant effects of the available options. Forecasting and evaluation of the significant effects should help to develop and refine the proposals in the neighbourhood plan.
Reasonable alternatives should be identified and considered as the assessment of these should inform the preferred approach. This stage should also involve considering ways of mitigating any adverse effects, maximising beneficial effects, and ways of monitoring likely significant effects.
Consultation on the SEA Scoping Report included consultation to the Statutory Stakeholders: Natural England; English Heritage and Environment Agency. Following the formal consultation some minor changes have been made to the Environmental Report, see Chapters 10 and 11 below.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 53 9 CONSULTATION
9.1 The aim of the consultation process is to involve and engage with statutory consultees and other relevant bodies on the scope of the appraisal. In particular, it seeks to:
• Ensure the SEA is both comprehensive and sufficiently robust to support the Neighbourhood Development Plan during the later stages of full public consultation;
• Seek advice on the completeness of the plan review and gain further information, where appropriate;
• Seek advice on the suitability of key sustainability issues; and
• Seek advice on the suitability of options and alternatives.
9.2 The Scoping Report consultation ran alongside the Pre-Submission draft consultation. The results of this consultation with the Statutory Consultees has informed some minor amendments to that version of the neighbourhood plan prior to its submission to North Lincolnshire Council to enable the local authority to undertake the 6-week Submission Draft Regulation 16 consultation. The three consultation bodies as required by the SEA regulations are as follows:
1 Natural England;
2 English Heritage; and
3 Environment Agency.
Consultation Outcomes from statutory consultees
9.3 Whilst the full response from each consultee can be found in Appendix 3 of this report, the comments received from the statutory consultees can be summarised as follows:
Environment Agency • At the screening stage the Environment Agency did not identify a need for a strategic environmental assessment, having considered the draft plan and those environmental issues within our remit.
• The reasons for carrying out an SEA are:
• Significant environmental effects with regards to impacts on the Risby Warren SSSI and Broughton Wood SSSI cannot be ruled out; and
• To provide evidence and justification that the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared with sustainability at the forefront of its preparation, a key consideration in the National Planning Policy Framework.
54 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 • We do not disagree with the conclusion in section 9 that ‘none of the policies would have a strongly/slightly negative impact on the Parish.
• Have the following comments in relation to flood risk:
• The report includes a map showing the extent of Flood Zone 2/3a from the North and North East Lincolnshire Strategic Flood Risk Assessment November 2011. Reflecting this, it is stated in section 7 and at various points in the report that:
• ‘The eastern third of the Parish is classed as being in SFRA Flood Zone 2/3 (a) Fluvial, with a slim ‘finger’ of this zone extending east-west through the centre of the Parish. This will be a consideration when/if development is proposed.’
• The current updated Flood Map for Planning indicates additional areas of flood risk not shown in the SFRA map. In particular, there is a narrow finger of Flood Zone 3 running along the beck through the centre of Appleby. This means that flood risk will be a consideration in particular in relation to policy AP4, Infill Development. Any planning applications in this area will need to have a flood risk assessment and North Lincolnshire Council will need to advise on the need for/application of the sequential test.
• Recommend that an extract of the EA Flood Map for Planning is added to the report, the relevant text amended, and the recognition of flood risk added to the table against Policy AP4 and possibly AP9. (Currently it is listed against Policies AP5, 6, 7 and 14). Historic England • Notes that it has been deemed that a SEA is required for the Plan.
• The scope of the SEA in respect of the historic environment is commensurate with the nature of the Plan subject to the consideration and reference to the following Plans, Policies and Programmes for completeness:
International:
• European Convention on Landscape
• European Convention on the Protection of Architectural Heritage; and
National:
• Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
• Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
• The approach to the assessment methodology is appropriate in respect of the historic environment as part of the Plan.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 55 Natural England
• Welcomes the Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening reports.
• Content that these are broadly in line with the legislation as regards our strategic environmental interests and have no further comments to make.
• The plan area may include best and most versatile agricultural land valuable soil resources. We advise that you consider including protection for such resources in the plan, for instance in relation to policy AP7.
North Lincolnshire Council Environment Team
• The Report contains appropriate environmental information for the environmental assessment of a parish plan.
• Taken into consideration the SEA’s main aim and purpose which is to provide a high level of protection of the environment and to integrate considerations of the environment into the preparation and adoption of plans with a view to providing sustainable development.
• Appleby lies in a conservation area with a wide range of listed heritage sites that include buildings: therefore, it fits well in Stage B assessment under ‘the consideration of ways to mitigate adverse effects and maximise beneficial effects’.
• Objective 11 is to ‘safeguard and enhance the countryside within the Parish’ and objective 12 is to ‘protect and enhance the network of habitats, watercourses and wildlife corridors that are important for biodiversity and geology’.
• The report mentions the four guiding Legislations: The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981; The Countryside Right of Way (CRoW) Act 2000; The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006; and The UK Climate Change Act 2008 which are important pieces of legislation in determining Planning Applications.
• The SEA Report is guided by North Lincolnshire Local Plan Policies: LC1; LC2; LC4; LC5; LC6; LC7; LC11; and LC12.
• Policy CS17 should be included: underpinning the biodiversity objectives of the plan.
• Under Policy AP14, SSSIs are nationally (not internationally) important, and individual developments may require EIA, not SEA.
• There is considerable scope for wetland habitat creation and restoration in the Ancholme valley which fits in well with Policy AP14.
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10.1 Following consultation with the statutory bodies the comments have been considered and have influenced the SEA Report (see Table below), as follows:
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Statutory Consultee Response to Comments Environment Agency • Acknowledge that the EA does not disagree with the conclusion in section 9 consulted on that ‘none of the policies would have a strongly/slightly negative impact on the 27/02/2018, replied on Parish. 29/03/2018 • An extract of the EA Flood Map for Planning has been added to this report, the relevant text amended, and the recognition of flood risk added to the table against Policy AP4 and possibly AP9 (it was previously listed against Policies AP5, 6, 7 and 14), as recommended. Historic England • Acknowledge that the scope of the SEA in respect of the historic environment consulted on is commensurate with the nature of the Plan. 27/02/2018, replied on • The following plans, policies and programmes have been added to ‘Section 6 23/03/2018 Relevant Plans And Programmes’, for completeness: • European Convention on Landscape; • European Convention on the Protection of Architectural Heritage; • Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979; and • Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Natural England • Acknowledge that the Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats consulted on Regulations Assessment Screening reports are noted and welcomed. 27/02/2018, replied on • Acknowledge that both reports are broadly in line with the legislation as 22/05/2018 regards Natural England’s strategic environmental interests. North Lincolnshire • Acknowledge that the Report contains appropriate environmental information Council Environment for the environmental assessment of a parish plan. Team consulted on • Acknowledge that Appleby fits well in Stage B assessment under ‘the 27/02/2018, replied on consideration of ways to mitigate adverse effects and maximise beneficial 05/03/2018 effects’. • Acknowledge that the report mentions the four guiding Legislations which are important pieces of legislation in determining Planning Applications (underpinning the biodiversity objectives of the plan). • Policy CS17 has been added to ‘Section 5 Planning Policy Context’ and to ‘Appendix 2 Core Strategy Policies’. • Policy AP14 has been amended to reflect that SSSIs are nationally (not internationally) important, and individual developments may require EIA, not SEA. • Acknowledge that there is considerable scope for wetland habitat creation and restoration in the Ancholme valley, which fits in well with Policy AP14.
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Summary of the Assessment
11.1 The Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan objectives and policies comply with the local development plan and with the NPPF. They do not go ‘over and above’ local and national policies and, therefore, do not need any further recommendations or changes in order to ensure no significant effect on protected sites.
11.2 Chapter 8 of this document analyses the effect of each policy against the three environmental themes (Landscape and the Countryside, Environment, and Conservation and Heritage). It is considered that none of the policies would have a strongly/slightly negative impact on the Parish. Indeed the most common outcome of the assessment is that 28 of the assessments would have a strongly positive impact, 11 would have a slightly positive impact, and 6 would have a neutral impact on the Parish should the Neighbourhood development Plan be adopted.
11.3 A combination of the proposed mitigation measures of the policies and the use of other development plan policies to determine planning applications will effectively avoid any negative impacts. Indeed, not having a neighbourhood plan for Appleby is seen as having a collectively negative impact on the Parish in terms of policies targeted at the local, community level.
11.4 It is concluded that the benefits of implementing the policies within the plan will far outweigh the effect of not having a neighbourhood plan for Appleby Parish.
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12.1 Monitoring the significant effects of the implementation of a neighbourhood plan that was subject to a strategic environmental assessment will enable unforeseen adverse effects to be identified and enable appropriate remedial actions to be taken. Results will be reported in North Lincolnshire Council’s Monitoring Report which covers the period 1 April to 31 March each year.
12.2 In addition, the Parish Council will monitor and report on progress in relation to proposals each year and review mechanisms to help with delivery of measures recognised by the community.
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Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 61 13 APPENDIX 1
North Lincolnshire Local Plan Policies
Chapter 1 - Strategy:
Strategy Policy Policy Reference Policy ST2 Settlement Hierarchy Policy ST3 Development Limits
Chapter 2 - Population and Housing:
Housing and Population Policy Policy Reference Policy H1 Housing Development Hierarchy Policy H2 Proposed Housing Sites Policy H3 Previously Used Land Policy H5 (except New Housing Development criteria i and ii) Policy H7 Backland and Tandem Development Policy H8 Housing Design and Housing Mix Policy H9 Housing Density Policy H13 Exception Affordable Housing in Medium Growth Settlements and Minimum Growth Settlements Policy H16 Nursing and Rest Homes
62 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Chapter 4 - Rural Development:
Rural Development Policy Policy Reference Policy RD2 Development in the Open Countryside Policy RD3 Industrial and Commercial Development in Minimum and Medium Growth Settlements Policy RD5 Alternative uses of Industrial and Commercial Sites in the open countryside Policy RD6 Re-use and/or Adaption of Rural Buildings for Industrial and Commercial uses in the Open Countryside Policy RD7 Agriculture, Forestry and Farm Diversification Policy RD8 Farm Shops and Sales from Agricultural and Forestry Holdings Policy RD9 Re-use and/or Adaptation of Rural Buildings for Residential Use in the Open Countryside Policy RD14 Agricultural and Forestry Buildings
Chapter 7 - Transportation:
Transportation Policy Policy Reference Policy T14 The North Lincolnshire Strategic Road Network (NLSRN) Policy T15 Highway Improvements and New Highway Construction Policy T18 Traffic Management Policy T19 Car Parking Provision and Standards
Chapter 8 - Leisure and Recreation:
Leisure and Recreation Policy Policy Reference Policy R1 Protecting Playing Fields Policy R2 Protecting Areas of Local Importance for Children’s Play Policy R3 Built Sports Facilities Policy R5 Recreational Paths Network
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 63 Chapter 9 - Community Facilities:
Community Facilities Policy Policy Reference Policy C2 Community Facilities in Minimum Growth Settlements and Rural Hamlets and Villages in the Open Countryside Policy C4 Children’s Day Care Provision Policy C5 Churches, Prayer Houses and Other Places of Worship Policy C7 Community Centres
Chapter 10 – Landscape and Conservation:
Landscape and Conservation Policy Policy Reference Policy LC1 Special Protection Areas, Special Areas of
Conservation and Ramsar Sites Policy LC2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserves Policy LC4 Development Affecting Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance Policy LC5 Species Protection Policy LC6 Habitat Creation Policy LC7 Landscape Protection Policy LC11 Areas of Amenity Importance Policy LC12 Protection of Trees, Woodland and Hedgerows
Chapter 11 – The Ironstone Gullets:
The Ironstone Gullets Policy Policy Reference Policy IG9 Ironstone Extraction
64 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Chapter 12 – The Historic Environment:
Historic Environment Policy Reference Policy Policy HE2 Development in Conservation Areas Policy HE3 Demolition in
Conservation Areas Policy HE4 Shopfronts, Advertisements, Canopies and Blinds in Conservation Areas Policy HE5 Development affecting Listed Buildings Policy HE6 Demolition of Listed Buildings Policy HE7 Advertisements and Listed Buildings
Chapter 15 - Development Standards:
Development Standards Policy Policy Reference Policy DS1 General Requirements Policy DS19 Telecommunications Equipment Policy DS20 Telecommunications Apparatus on Domestic Dwellings
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Core Strategy Policies
Core Strategy Policy Policy Reference Policy CS1 Spatial Strategy For North Lincolnshire Policy CS2 Delivering More Sustainable Development Policy CS3 Development Limits Policy CS5 Delivering Quality Design In North Lincolnshire Policy CS6 Historic Environment Policy CS7 Overall Housing Provision Policy CS8 Spatial Distribution Of Housing Sites Policy CS9 Affordable Housing Policy CS15 Culture And Tourism Policy CS17 Biodiversity Policy CS27 Planning Obligations
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Consultation Responses
Environment Agency Via Email Farr, Nicola [email protected] Thu 29/03/2018 14:50 Our ref: AN/2017/126534/SE-02/DS1 Date: 29 March 2018 Appleby Neighbourhood Plan Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report – statutory bodies consultation draft Thank you for your consultation of 27 February 2018 on the above document. Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding. At the screening stage the Environment Agency did not identify a need for a strategic environmental assessment, having considered the draft plan and those environmental issues within our remit. The reasons for carrying out an SEA, as stated in the current report, are:
• Significant environmental effects with regards to impacts on the Risby Warren SSSI and Broughton Wood SSSI cannot be ruled out; and
• To provide evidence and justification that the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared with sustainability at the forefront of its preparation, a key consideration in the National Planning Policy Framework We do not disagree with the conclusion in section 9 that ‘none of the policies would have a strongly/slightly negative impact on the Parish. However, we have the following comments in relation to flood risk. The report includes a map showing the extent of Flood Zone 2/3a from the North and North East Lincolnshire Strategic Flood Risk Assessment November 2011. Reflecting this, it is stated in section 7 and at various points in the report that:
• ‘The eastern third of the Parish is classed as being in SFRA Flood Zone 2/3 (a) Fluvial, with a slim ‘finger’ of this zone extending east-west through the centre of the Parish. This will be a consideration when/if development is proposed.’ However, our current updated Flood Map for Planning indicates additional areas of flood risk not shown in the SFRA map as illustrated below. In particular, there is a narrow finger of Flood Zone 3 running along the beck through the centre of Appleby. This means that flood risk will be a consideration in particular in relation to policy AP4, Infill Development. Any planning applications in this area will need to have a flood risk assessment and North Lincolnshire Council will need to advise on the need for/application of the sequential test.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 67 We recommend that an extract of our Flood Map for Planning is added to the report, the relevant text amended, and the recognition of flood risk added to the table against Policy AP4 and possibly AP9. (Currently it is listed against Policies AP5, 6, 7 and 14). The Flood Map can be viewed here: https://flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk/ If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below. Yours sincerely, Nicola Farr Sustainable Places - Planning Advisor Direct dial 02030 255023 Direct e-mail [email protected] Historic England Via Email [email protected] Fri 23/03/2018 19:34 Our ref: PL00069023 Date: 23 March 2018 APPLEBY PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN - SEA SCOPING CONSULTATION DRAFT Thank you for the consultation on the above document. Historic England notes that it has been deemed that a SEA is required for the Plan. It is our view that the scope of the SEA in respect of the historic environment is commensurate with the nature of the Plan subject to the consideration and reference to the following Plans, Policies and Programmes for completeness: International: European Convention on Landscape European Convention on the Protection of Architectural Heritage; and, National: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. I can confirm that the approach to the assessment methodology is appropriate in respect of the historic environment as part of the Plan. I hope that this information is of use at this time. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries. Yours sincerely,
Rosamund Worrall Historic Environment Planning Adviser [email protected]
68 | Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 Natural England Via Email Ash, Merlin (NE) [email protected] Tue 22/05/2018 10:12 Our ref: 238540 Date: 21 March 2018 Many apologies. I think this one got mixed up in our system with the consultation directly from the Paris Council. Please find attached our response to them. We are happy with the assessments but had a few comments on the plan for improvements. Apologies once again for any inconvenience caused. I hope this is helpful. Let me know if you would like this in a separate letter? Kind regards Merlin
Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment Natural England notes and welcomes the Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening reports. We are content that these are broadly in line with the legislation as regards our strategic environmental interests and have no further comments to make.
Neighbourhood Plan Pre-Submission Draft Natural England broadly welcomes the plan. Particularly policy AP13 and the supporting text in the Natural Environment chapter of the plan. We advise that Far Wood and Risby Warren should be referred to as Sites of Special Scientific Interest as opposed to Areas of Special Scientific Interest for clarity. In addition, we advise that you consider including a reference to protecting ancient woodland which are considered irreplaceable habitats. Para 118 of the NPPF is clear that planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland, unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss. We note that Spring Wood Ancient Replanted Woodland lies within the plan area while Far Wood lies adjacent to its southern boundary. For more information please see the Magic mapping website at: www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/magicmap.aspx Finally, we note that the plan area may include best and most versatile agricultural land valuable soil resources. We advise that you consider including protection for such resources in the plan, for instance in relation to policy AP7.
15.1 Soil is a finite resource that fulfils many important functions and services for society. It is a growing medium for food, timber and other crops, a store for carbon and water, a reservoir of biodiversity and a buffer against pollution. If you are proposing development, you should seek to use areas of poorer quality agricultural land in preference to that of a higher quality in line with National Planning Policy Framework para 112. For more information, see our publication ‘Agricultural Land Classification: protecting the best and most versatile agricultural land’.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report, May 2018 | 69 North Lincolnshire Council Environment Team Via Email From: Andrew Taylor Sent: 05 March 2018 16:56 To: Kizito Msekiwa; Dave Lofts Please accept the e-mail below (from Kizi) as the Environment Team response to the SEA scoping. The only additions that I would make are: Policy CS17 needs a mention- underpinning the biodiversity objectives of the plan. Under AP14, SSSIs are nationally (not internationally) important. Individual developments may require EIA, not SEA. There is considerable scope for wetland habitat creation and restoration in the Ancholme valley. This fits in well with Policy AP14. I hope that helps. Any questions, do let me know. Regards Andrew Taylor Project Officer (Ecologist) Environment Team Places Directorate 01724 297000
From: Kizito Msekiwa Sent: 05 March 2018 12:45 To: Andrew Taylor After going through the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Strategic Environmental Assessment Report, I think I am convinced the Report contains appropriate environmental information for the environmental assessment of a parish plan. In arriving at my conclusions, I have taken into consideration the SEA’s main aim and purpose which is to provide a high level of protection of the environment and to integrate considerations of the environment into the preparation and adoption of plans with a view to providing sustainable development. Since Appleby lies in a conservation area with a wide range of listed heritage sites that include buildings, it therefore, fits well in Stage B assessment under the 5th point which is the consideration of ways to mitigate adverse effects and maximise beneficial effects. Objectives 11 and 12 also formed part of my considerations. Objective 11 is to safeguard and enhance the countryside within the Parish and objective 12 is to protect and enhance the network of habitats, watercourses and wildlife corridors that are important for biodiversity and geology. The report also mentions the four guiding Legislations which are: The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: The Countryside Right of Way (CRoW) Act 2000: The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006: and The UK Climate Change Act 2008 which are important pieces of legislation in determining Planning Applications. Lastly, but I hope not the least, the SEA Report is also guided by the North Lincolnshire Local Council Planning Policies: LC1; LC2; LC4; LC5; LC6; LC7; LC11; and LC12. I hope my assessment of the document meet your expectations. Thanks, Kizi
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BASIC CONDITIONS STATEMENT
May 2018 Contents
Legal Requirements...... 5 What is being proposed is a Neighbourhood Plan...... 6 The proposed Neighbourhood Plan states the period for which it is to have effect...... 6 The policies do not relate to excluded development...... 6 Basic Conditions...... 7 Have Appropriate Regard to National Policy...... 7 Table 1: Neighbourhood Plan Objectives...... 9 Table 2: Neighbourhood Plan Objectives, Policies and Conformity with the NPPF...... 10 Contribute to the Achievement of Sustainable Development...... 15 Table 3: How Neighbourhood Plan Policies Contribute to the Achievement of Sustainable Development...... 15 General Conformity with Strategic Local Policy...... 18 Table 4. General Conformity with Strategic Local Policy...... 18 Be Compatible with EU Obligations...... 19 Conclusion...... 20 APPENDIX 1...... 21 North Lincolnshire Local Plan Policies...... 21 Chapter 1 - Strategy:...... 21 Chapter 2 - Population and Housing:...... 21 Chapter 4 - Rural Development:...... 21 Chapter 7 - Transportation:...... 22 Chapter 8 - Leisure and Recreation:...... 22
Chapter 9 - Community Facilities:...... 23 Chapter 10 – Landscape and Conservation:...... 23 Chapter 11 – The Ironstone Gullets:...... 23 Chapter 12 – The Historic Environment:...... 24 Chapter 15 - Development Standards:...... 24 APPENDIX 2...... 25 Core Strategy Policies...... 25 1 Legal Requirements
1.1 This Basic Conditions Statement has been prepared to accompany the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan. Paragraph 8 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 requires that Neighbourhood Plans (NP) must meet the following basic conditions:
• the draft NP must have appropriate regard to national policies and advice contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF);
• the draft NP must contribute to the achievement of sustainable development;
• the draft NP must be in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the area of the local planning authority, in this case North Lincolnshire Council’s Local Plan 2003, North Lincolnshire Core Strategy 2011, and Housing and Employment Land Allocations Document 2016; and
• the draft NP must meet the relevant EU obligations.
1.2 The Appleby Parish NP is being submitted by Appleby Parish Council for the Parish area of Appleby. The map below shows the extent of the NP boundary. The proposed NP does not relate to more than one Neighbourhood Area and there are no other Neighbourhood Plans in place within the Neighbourhood Area.
1.3 The Plan applies to the whole Parish of Appleby in the Appleby and Broughton Ward within the County of North Lincolnshire.
1.4 In accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012, an application for designation was submitted to North Lincolnshire Council by Appleby Parish Council (the Qualifying Body). The Council publicised the application and advertised the designation for six weeks from 15th September to 27th October 2014 to allow any comments to be made on it. The application was designated by North Lincolnshire Council on 18 December 2014.
1.5 The approved NP designated area is shown in figure1.
1.6 The Draft Appleby NP was made available for consultation in accordance with Regulation 14 of the Neighbourhood Plan Regulations from the 5th February 2018 until the 18th March 2018. Some minor amendments have been made to the document based on the comments received which are summarised in the document entitled ‘Consultation Statement’
What is being proposed is a Neighbourhood Plan
1.7 The proposed NP relates to planning matters (the use and development of land) having been prepared in accordance with the statutory requirements and processes set out in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011) and the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012.
The proposed Neighbourhood Plan states the period for which it is to have effect
1.8 The Neighbourhood Plan for Appleby will cover the period 2018 until 2030.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 5 1.9 Figure 1: Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Designated Area
The policies do not relate to excluded development
1.10 The Neighbourhood Plan proposal does not deal with county matters (mineral extraction and waste development), nationally significant infrastructure projects or any other matters set out in Section 61K of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
6 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 2 Basic Conditions
Have Appropriate Regard to National Policy
2.1 Regard to national policy and guidance: The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published in March 2012. The NPPF provides a framework within which local communities can produce Neighbourhood Plans for their area, and sets out how planning should help achieve sustainable development.
2.2 Sections183 - 185 of the NPPF refers to Neighbourhood Plans requiring them to have regard to the policies in the NPPF and to be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the Local Plan. The Localism Act explains that this is the ‘adopted Development Plan’.
2.3 The NPPF retains the ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’, as defined by five principles:
1 living within the planet’s environmental limits;
2 ensuring a strong, healthy and just society;
3 achieving a sustainable economy;
4 promoting good governance; and
5 using sound science responsibly
2.4 In addition, the NPPF embraces three critical roles for sustainable development:
1 an economic role contributing to a strong, responsive, competitive economy;
2 a social role supporting vibrant and healthy communities and
3 an environmental role protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic environment
2.5 The NPPF also recognises twelve core planning principles.
2.6 Within the overarching roles that the planning system ought to play, a set of core land-use planning principles should underpin both plan-making and decision-taking. These 12 principles are that planning should:
• be genuinely plan-led, empowering local people to shape their surroundings, with succinct local and neighbourhood plans setting out a positive vision for the future of the area. Plans should be kept uptodate and be based on joint working and cooperation to address larger than local issues. They should provide a practical framework within which decisions on planning applications can be made with a high degree of predictability and efficiency;
• not simply be about scrutiny, but instead be a creative exercise in finding ways to enhance and improve the places in which people live their lives;
• proactively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliver the homes, business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving local places that the country needs. Every effort should be made objectively to identify and then meet the housing, business and other development needs of an area, and respond positively to wider opportunities for growth. Plans should take account of market signals, such as land prices and housing
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 7 affordability, and set out a clear strategy for allocating sufficient land which is suitable for development in their area, taking account of the needs of the residential and business communities;
• always seek to secure high quality design and a good standard of amenity for all existing and future occupants of land and buildings;
• take account of the different roles and character of different areas, promoting the vitality of our main urban areas, protecting the Green Belts around them, recognizing the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside and supporting thriving rural communities within it;
• support the transition to a low carbon future in a changing climate, taking full account of flood risk and coastal change, and encourage the reuse of existing resources, including conversion of existing buildings, and encourage the use of renewable resources (for example, by the development of renewable energy);
• contribute to conserving and enhancing the natural environment and reducing pollution. Allocations of land for development should prefer land of lesser environmental value, where consistent with other policies in this Framework;
• encourage the effective use of land by reusing land that has been previously developed (brownfield land), provided that it is not of high environmental value;
• promote mixed use developments, and encourage multiple benefits from the use of land in urban and rural areas, recognizing that some open land can perform many functions (such as for wildlife, recreation, flood risk mitigation, carbon storage, or food production);
• conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance, so that they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations;
• actively manage patterns of growth to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling, and focus significant development in locations which are or can be made sustainable; and
• take account of and support local strategies to improve health, social and cultural wellbeing for all, and deliver sufficient community and cultural facilities and services to meet local needs.
2.7 This section demonstrates that the Appleby NP has regard to all the above.
2.8 The Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan (‘the Plan’) is designed to embrace these important core standards of sustainable development and the twelve core planning principles, in so far as they can be applied to the Parish of Appleby. The Plan is designed to be in general conformity with the policies of the Core Strategy, in so far as they can be applied to the Parish of Appleby.
2.9 The Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan contains Objectives and Policies. The Objectives are summarised in Table 1
8 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ Table 1: Neighbourhood Plan Objectives
A number of key objectives evolved from the consultation responses received and set out the principle priorities for future development.
Objective 1 seek to ensure that any development is acceptable in planning terms with reference to design, scale, access, residential amenity, impact on visual amenity, drainage, ecology and all policies contained within this Neighbourhood Plan; 2 promote a high standard of design and scale which reflects the local character of the Parish of Appleby and incorporates high standards of energy efficiency and flexibility to meet the changing needs of present and future generations 3 support appropriate applications for infill development where it reflects the local character of the settlement in terms of scale and design and will contribute to enhancing the built environment of the Parish for instance to enable those wishing to ‘downsize’ but remain living within the Parish; 4 support rural exception affordable housing sites intended to meet identified affordable housing need in the rural area as identified by North Lincolnshire Council’s Strategic Housing Market Assessment; 5 Support the local economy by encouraging the conversion of existing redundant and other buildings to suitable business and sustainable employment. 6 promote social development by safeguarding and enhancing community facilities and open spaces to support health and wellbeing for everyone’s benefit and to sustain communities including promoting the provision of children’s play space at Santon; 7 support the relevant highway authority in securing highway improvements throughout the Parish 8 support measures to improve public transport, highway safety and to improve accessibility for non-vehicular users to access the countryside; 9 protect, conserve and enhance the character of the local built environment and the area’s heritage assets including the Conservation Area in Appleby village; 10 support measures to introduce a heritage trail throughout the Parish highlighting the wealth of historic cultural features 11 safeguard and enhance the countryside within the Parish and its distinctive landscape character as part of the Ancholme Valley. In the open countryside, outside of settlements and green infrastructure corridors, development will only be supported where it is essential for the purposes of agriculture, agricultural diversification and forestry; and 12 protect and enhance the network of habitats, watercourses and wildlife corridors that are important for biodiversity and geology and any other areas suitable to create an integrated network of natural habitats throughout the Parish
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 9 Neighbourhood Plan Policy Commentary AP1 makes clear how the Neighbourhood Plan will promote the presumption in favour of sustainable development. AP2 emphasizes the importance of design and sets out design criteria which new housing development should meet. AP3 proposes that future housing development in the Parish should be form of small-scale incremental growth, conversions and infilling. It also sets out criteria which new development should meet AP4 enables residents to infill in appropriate cases providing there is no on the amenities of any adverse effect adjoining residential premises and It would the general quality and character not affect of the area. enhance and improve the places where people live drive sustainable development support the transition to a low- carbon future improve health, social and cultural wellbeing enhance and improve the places where people live secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity conserve heritage assets enhance and improve the places where people live secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity help conserve and enhance the natural environment conserve heritage assets enhance and improve the places where people live secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity
• • • • • • • • • • • • NPPF Core Planning Principles Core NPPF 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66. 49, 55. 14, 16 56, 57. 49, 55, NPPF Paragraph Reference Design Principles Infill Development Sustainable Development Housing Provision Policy Title Policy Objs 1, 2. Objs 1, 2, 3, 9. Objective in the Plan Objs 1, 2, 6. Objs 1, 2, 4, 9. AP2 AP4 Policy Number AP1 Housing AP3 Table 2: Neighbourhood Plan Objectives, Policies and Conformity with the NPPF
10 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ Neighbourhood Plan Policy Commentary AP5 allows for the granting of planning permission for small sites comprising housing to meet local needs as affordable the Sets out policies. normal to exception an criteria against which such proposals will be evaluated and under what circumstances housing may be schemes for affordable permitted. AP6 requires that new isolated homes in the countryside should be avoided unless there are special circumstances. In appropriate cases this policy would facilitate the conversion of those that are of a sufficient size to provide reasonable living accommodation with only minor extensions. AP7 supports small-scale enterprises that can be accommodated primarily through the conversion of existing buildings within communities or on farmsteads. enhance and improve the places where people live secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity encourage the re-use of land enhance and improve the places where people live secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity help conserve and enhance the natural environment encourage the re-use of land enhance and improve the places where people live secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity help conserve and enhance the natural environment encourage the re-use of land improve health, social and cultural wellbeing
• • • • • • • • • • • • NPPF Core Planning Principles Core NPPF 55 54, 55. 28 NPPF Paragraph Reference Housing in the Countryside Rural Exception Sites for Local Need Development of the rural economy Policy Title Policy Objs 1, 2, 5. Objective in the Plan Objs 1, 2, 4. Objs 1, 2, 5. AP6 Policy Number AP5 The Rural Economy AP7
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 11 Neighbourhood Plan Policy Commentary AP8 encourages people wanting to work wholly or partly from home in order to not only help to create a sustainable community but, by avoiding or at least reducing the need to commute the workplace, will also have a positive environmental impact. AP9 encourages small-scale projects to convert redundant agricultural buildings may present opportunities to address shortages in key services provided that they rural the Parish’s do not adversely affect setting. AP10 is to provide purpose of the The better digital connectivity for existing and new residents in the area. enhance and improve the places where people live drive sustainable development secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity protect the diversity of different areas help conserve and enhance the natural environment promote mixed use developments improve health, social and cultural wellbeing enhance and improve the places where people live drive sustainable development secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity help conserve and enhance the natural environment encourage the re-use of land promote mixed use developments; conserve heritage assets enhance and improve the places where people live protect the diversity of different areas improve health, social and cultural wellbeing
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NPPF Core Planning Principles Core NPPF 28 42 42 NPPF Paragraph Reference Redevelopment of redundant buildings Improvement to communication Technology Working from Working home Policy Title Policy Objs 1, 2, 5. Obj 5. Objective in the Plan Objs 1, 2, 5. AP9 AP10 Policy Number AP8
12 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ Neighbourhood Plan Policy Commentary AP11 seeks to retain existing community AP11 buildings and ensure the Local Green is protected for future the village Space in recreational value and generations for its visual amenity. AP12 supports highways improvements through the delivery of new development within and surrounding the Parish. AP13 supports improvement and extension of the public and permissive network bridleways, cycleways and footpaths. enhance and improve the places where people live drive sustainable development improve health, social and cultural wellbeing enhance and improve the places where people live support the transition to a low- carbon future enhance and improve the places where people live support the transition to a low- carbon future help conserve and enhance the natural environment make full use of public transport, walking and cycling improve health, social and cultural wellbeing
• • • • • • • • • • NPPF Core Planning Principles Core NPPF 69, 73. 28, 70, 73, 76. 34, 35, 41. NPPF Paragraph Reference Improvement and extension of the public and permissive rights of way network Safeguarding and improvement of community facilities Improvements to the highway network Policy Title Policy Obj 8. Objective in the Plan Obj 6. Objs 7, 8. AP13 Policy Number AP11 Transport and Traffic AP12
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 13 Neighbourhood Plan Policy Commentary AP14 seeks to protect, manage and enhance natural environment taking the Parish’s account of the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, whilst supporting thriving communities within it. AP15 seeks to conserve heritage assets so that they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life this and future generations. enhance and improve the places where people live protect the diversity of different areas help conserve and enhance the natural environment improve health, social and cultural wellbeing enhance and improve the places where people live secure a high quality of design and a good standard of amenity conserve heritage assets improve health, social and cultural wellbeing
• • • • • • • • NPPF Core Planning Principles Core NPPF 75, 109. 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 126, 127, 131, 132, 141. NPPF Paragraph Reference Natural Environment Protection and enhancement of Appleby Conservation Area Policy Title Policy Objective in the Plan 12. Objs 11, Objs 1, 2, 10. Policy Number AP14 Assets Heritage AP15 Natural Environment
14 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ Contribute to the Achievement of Sustainable Development
2.10 The NPPF has a presumption in favour of sustainable development. According to the NPPF, Sustainable means ensuring that better life for local residents and making the quality of life better for future generations. The Appleby Neighbourhood plan echoes that of the NPPF and encourages positive sustainable growth in the village which will ensure economic, environmental and social progression for future generations.
2.11 The Appleby Plan has been prepared with a central understanding that the key areas it addresses, namely the environment, economy and the community are all closely linked. The policies, therefore, aim to facilitate change within the community whilst protecting what is highly valued.
2.12 Table 3 below categorises the impact of the Plan’s policies; each policy has been reviewed and assessed against the three dimensions of sustainability, with the impact of the policy categorised as follows:
Impact of each policy: ++ very positive + positive o neutral x negative xx very negative
Table 3: How Neighbourhood Plan Policies Contribute to the Achievement of Sustainable Development
Policy Policy Title Social Econ. Env. Commentary Number AP1 Sustainable Makes clear how the Development Neighbourhood Plan will ++ ++ ++ promote the presumption in favour of sustainable development. AP2 Design Emphasises the importance Principles of design and sets out design ++ + ++ criteria which new housing development should meet. AP3 Housing Proposes that future housing Provision development in the Parish ++ + + should be in the form of small-scale incremental growth, conversions and infilling. It also sets out criteria which new development should meet
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 15 Policy Policy Title Social Econ. Env. Commentary Number AP4 Infill Enables residents to infill in Development appropriate cases providing ++ + + there is no adverse effect on the amenities of any adjoining residential premises and It would not affect the general quality and character of the area. AP5 Rural Allows for the granting of Exception Sites planning permission for small for Local Need sites comprising affordable housing to meet local needs ++ ++ + as an exception to normal policies. Sets out the criteria against which such proposals will be evaluated and under what circumstances schemes for affordable housing may be permitted. AP6 Housing in the New isolated homes in the Countryside countryside should be avoided + + + unless there are special circumstances. In appropriate cases this policy would facilitate the conversion of those that are of a sufficient size to provide reasonable living accommodation with only minor extensions. AP7 Development Supports small-scale of the rural enterprises that can be economy ++ ++ ++ accommodated primarily through the conversion of existing buildings within communities or on farmsteads. AP8 Working from Encouraging people wanting home to work wholly or partly ++ ++ ++ from home will not only help to create a sustainable community but, by avoiding or at least reducing the need to commute to the workplace, will also have a positive environmental impact.
16 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ Policy Policy Title Social Econ. Env. Commentary Number AP9 Redevelopment Small-scale projects to of redundant convert redundant agricultural buildings ++ ++ ++ buildings may present opportunities to address shortages in key services provided that they did not adversely affect the Parish’s rural setting. AP10 Improvement to The purpose of the policy communication is to provide better digital Technology ++ ++ ++ connectivity for existing and new residents in the area.
AP11 Safeguarding Seeks to retain existing and community buildings and improvement ++ 0 ++ ensure the Local Green Space of community in the Village is protected facilities for future generations for its recreational value and visual amenity. AP12 Improvements Supports highways to the highway improvements through the network + + 0 delivery of new development within and surrounding the Parish. AP13 Improvement Supports improvement and extension and extension of the public of the public ++ + + and permissive network of and permissive bridleways, cycleways and rights of way footpaths. network AP14 Natural Seeks to protect, manage and Environment enhance the Parish’s natural + + ++ environment taking account of the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, whilst supporting thriving communities within it. AP15 Protection and Seeks to conserve heritage enhancement assets so that they can be of Appleby ++ 0 ++ enjoyed for their contribution Conservation to the quality of life of this Area and future generations.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 17 General Conformity with Strategic Local Policy
2.13 The Appleby NP has been prepared with planning officers from North Lincolnshire Council under their duty to assist qualifying bodies when preparing neighbourhood plans. This has ensured that the process of developing policies for the plan has been scrutinised in terms of conformity with strategic policies; it is necessary to assess the Appleby NP against these documents.
2.14 North Lincolnshire Council is currently preparing a new, single Local Plan. When it is adopted it will replace the current North Lincolnshire Local Plan, and the Core Strategy and Housing and Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Documents. However, as it is still in the early stages of preparation (having just completed their initial issues and options consultation) limited weight can be afforded to it at this stage as no polices have as yet been formulated and published for comment. Once this document has progressed through the plan making process and has been independently examined and adopted, it may be necessary to conduct a review of the NP to ensure that it is in general conformity with the policies of that Local Plan.
2.15 This neighbourhood plan supports the current position of Appleby in the Core Strategy Settlement Hierarchy where it is defined as a Rural Settlement. Policy CS3: Development Limits explains that limits will be applied to the Scunthorpe urban area, the Market Towns and Rural Settlements. Development limits are used to identify the areas within which development may be appropriate, including infilling, but they do not necessarily cover all existing developed areas. Table 4 below shows how the Appleby NP is in general conformity with the strategic policies of the North Lincolnshire Council Local Plan 2003 (Saved Policies), the North Lincolnshire Core strategy 2011, and Housing & Employment Allocations Document 2016.
2.16 Table 4 below shows how the Appleby NP is in general conformity with the strategic policies of the North Lincolnshire Council Local Plan 2003 (Saved Policies) and the North Lincolnshire Core strategy 2011.
Table 4. General Conformity with Strategic Local Policy
Policy Policy Title North Lincolnshire Policies Number AP1 Sustainable National Planning Policy Framework Paragraphs 6-16, North Development Lincolnshire Core Strategy Policy CS2 and Housing & Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Document Policy PS1 AP2 Design North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS1, CS2, CS5 and Principles CS8; and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies H5 (except criteria i and ii), H7, H8, HE2, HE5 and DS1 AP3 Housing North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS1, CS2, CS3, Provision CS7 and CS8; and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies H5 (except criteria i and ii), H7, H8, HE2, HE5 and DS1 AP4 Infill North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS1, CS2, CS3, Development CS7 & CS8, along with North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies H2, H5 (except criteria I & ii), H7, H8, HE2, HE5 and DS1
18 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ Policy Policy Title North Lincolnshire Policies Number AP5 Rural Exception North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS3 and CS9; and Sites For Local North Lincolnshire Local Plan policy HE5 Needs AP6 Housing In The North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS1, CS2, CS3, Countryside CS7 and CS8; and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies H5 (except criteria i and ii), H8, RD2 and DS1 AP7 Development North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies RD2, RD3, RD5, Of The Rural RD6, RD7, RD8, RD9, RD14, T19, HE2, HE5 and DS1. Economy AP8 Working From North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS2; and North Home Lincolnshire Local Plan policies HE2 and HE5 AP9 Redevelopment North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS15; and North Of Redundant Lincolnshire Local Plan policies RD5, RD6, RD7, RD8 and Buildings In DS1 The Open Countryside AP10 Improvements North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies DS1, DS19 and To DS20 Communication Technology AP11 Safeguarding & North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policies CS15 and CS27; Improvement and North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies R1, R2, R3, C2, of Community C5, C7, LC11 and HE2 Facilities AP12 Improvements North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies T14, T15, T18 and To The Highway HE2 Network AP13 Improvement North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS27 and North & Extension Lincolnshire Local Plan policies R5 and DS1 Of The Public & Permissive Rights Of Way Network AP14 Natural North Lincolnshire Local Plan policies LC1, LC2, LC4, LC5, Environment LC6, LC7, LC11 and LC12 AP15 Protection & North Lincolnshire Core Strategy policy CS6; and North Enhancement Lincolnshire local Plan policies HE2 and HE4 Of The Appleby Conservation Area
Be Compatible with EU Obligations
2.17 A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is required under European legislation for all
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 19 plans that may have a significant effect on the environment. This particularly relates to plans that designate sites for development such as a Local Plan or Neighbourhood Plans produced by a town or parish council.
2.18 The result of the Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Report is that an Environmental Report covering the requirements of the SEA Directive is required to accompany the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan, the reasons being:
• Significant environmental effects with regards to impacts on the Risby Warren SSSI and Broughton Wood SSSI cannot be ruled out; and
• To provide evidence and justification that the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared with sustainability at the forefront of its preparation, a key consideration in the National Planning Policy Framework.
2.19 The Screening Report also concluded that the Plan is not likely to result in significant impacts on Natura 2000 sites and, therefore, an Appropriate Assessment is not required.
2.20 A Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report has been published by Appleby Parish Council under EU Directive 2001/42 on Strategic Environmental Assessment and the Environmental Assessment of Plans & Programs Regulations 2004 to accompany the publication of the Pre-Submission version of the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan. The Scoping Report was consulted on at the same time as the Pre-Submission draft. The results of this consultation with the Statutory Consultees will help to inform any amendments to that version of the Neighbourhood Plan prior to its submission to North Lincolnshire Council to enable the local authority to undertake the 6-week Submission Draft Regulation 16 consultation. The three consultation bodies as required by the SEA regulations are as follows:
1 Natural England;
2 English Heritage; and
3 Environment Agency.
2.21 The aim of the consultation process is to involve and engage with statutory consultees and other relevant bodies on the scope of the appraisal. In particular, it seeks to:
• Ensure the SEA is both comprehensive and sufficiently robust to support the Neighbourhood Development Plan during the later stages of full public consultation;
• Seek advice on the completeness of the plan review and gain further information, where appropriate;
• Seek advice on the suitability of key sustainability issues; and
• Seek advice on the suitability of options and alternatives.
2.22 The conclusion of the Scoping Report is that the benefits of implementing the policies within the plan will far outweigh the effect of not having a Neighbourhood Plan for Appleby Parish.
2.23 The NP has regard to the fundamental rights and a freedom guaranteed under the European Convention on Human Rights and complies with the Human Rights Act.
Conclusion
2.24 It is the view of Appleby Parish Council that the Appleby Parish NP meets the Basic Conditions as set out in Schedule 4B to the TCPA1990 Act.
20 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 2.25 The Plan has appropriate regard to the NPPF, will contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, is in conformity with strategic policies contained in (the saved policies within) the North Lincolnshire Local Plan and Core Strategy, and meets relevant EU obligations.
2.26 The Plan has been prepared to address key planning issues in the Plan area. As the Neighbourhood Plan must be in general conformity with national and local strategic policies it does not seek to repeat them.
3 APPENDIX 1
North Lincolnshire Local Plan Policies
Chapter 1 - Strategy:
Strategy Policy Policy Reference Policy ST2 Settlement Hierarchy Policy ST3 Development Limits
Chapter 2 - Population and Housing:
Housing and Policy Population Policy Reference Policy H1 Housing Development Hierarchy Policy H2 Proposed Housing Sites Policy H3 Previously Used Land Policy H5 New Housing Development (except criteria i and ii) Policy H7 Backland and Tandem Development Policy H8 Housing Design and Housing Mix Policy H9 Housing Density Policy H13 Exception Affordable Housing in Medium Growth Settlements and Minimum Growth Settlements Policy H16 Nursing and Rest Homes
Chapter 4 - Rural Development:
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 21 Rural Policy Development Policy Reference Policy RD2 Development in the Open Countryside Policy RD3 Industrial and Commercial Development in Minimum and Medium Growth Settlements Policy RD5 Alternative uses of Industrial and Commercial Sites in the open countryside Policy RD6 Re-use and/or Adaption of Rural Buildings for Industrial and Commercial uses in the Open Countryside Policy RD7 Agriculture, Forestry and Farm Diversification Policy RD8 Farm Shops and Sales from Agricultural and Forestry Holdings Policy RD9 Re-use and/or Adaptation of Rural Buildings for Residential Use in the Open Countryside Policy RD14 Agricultural and Forestry Buildings
Chapter 7 - Transportation:
Transportation Policy Policy Reference Policy T14 The North Lincolnshire Strategic Road Network (NLSRN) Policy T15 Highway Improvements and New Highway Construction Policy T18 Traffic Management Policy T19 Car Parking Provision and Standards
Chapter 8 - Leisure and Recreation:
Leisure and Policy Recreation Policy Reference Policy R1 Protecting Playing Fields Policy R2 Protecting Areas of Local Importance for Children’s Play
22 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ Policy R3 Built Sports Facilities Policy R5 Recreational Paths Network
Chapter 9 - Community Facilities:
Community Policy Facilities Policy Reference Policy C2 Community Facilities in Minimum Growth Settlements and Rural Hamlets and Villages in the Open Countryside Policy C4 Children’s Day Care Provision Policy C5 Churches, Prayer Houses and Other Places of Worship Policy C7 Community Centres
Chapter 10 – Landscape and Conservation:
Landscape and Policy Conservation Policy Reference Policy LC1 Special Protection Areas, Special Areas of Conservation and Ramsar Sites Policy LC2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserves Policy LC4 Development Affecting Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance
Policy LC5 Species Protection Policy LC6 Habitat Creation Policy LC7 Landscape Protection Policy LC11 Areas of Amenity Importance Policy LC12 Protection of Trees, Woodland and Hedgerows
Chapter 11 – The Ironstone Gullets:
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement, May 2018’ 23 The Ironstone Policy Gullets Policy Reference Policy IG9 Ironstone Extraction
Chapter 12 – The Historic Environment:
Historic Policy Environment Policy Reference Policy HE2 Development in Conservation Areas Policy HE3 Demolition in Conservation Areas
Policy HE4 Shopfronts, Advertisements, Canopies and Blinds in Conservation Areas Policy HE5 Development affecting Listed Buildings Policy HE6 Demolition of Listed Buildings Policy HE7 Advertisements and Listed Buildings
Chapter 15 - Development Standards: Development Policy Standards Policy Reference Policy DS1 General Requirements Policy DS19 Telecommunications Equipment Policy DS20 Telecommunications Apparatus on Domestic Dwellings
4 APPENDIX 2
Core Strategy Policies
Core Strategy Policy Policy Reference Policy CS1 Spatial Strategy For North Lincolnshire Policy CS2 Delivering More Sustainable Development Policy CS3 Development Limits
Policy CS5 Delivering Quality Design In North Lincolnshire Policy CS6 Historic Environment
Policy CS7 Overall Housing Provision Policy CS8 Spatial Distribution Of Housing Sites www.applebypc.org.uk CONSULTATION STATEMENT
May 2018 Contents
1 Introduction ...... 5 2 Who was consulted on the proposed neighbourhood plan...... 7 3 How the consultation was undertaken ...... 9 4 The main issues and concerns raised through consultation ...... 11 5 How the issues have been considered and, where relevant, will be addressed in the ...... neighbourhood plan ...... 12 6 Appendix A - ‘Snapshot’ of Appleby Parish Website...... 37 7 Appendix B - List of Statutory bodies and key individuals...... 38 8 Appendix C - Email sent to all Consultees...... 47 9 Appendix D - Consultation Methods...... 53 10 Appendix E - Appleby Neighbourhood Plan Fair Day Consultation 14 June 2015...... 54 11 Appendix F Photographs from Community Drop in Day, 21 May 2016...... 56 1 Introduction
What is the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan? 1.1 The Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan (APNP) has been prepared in accordance with the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the Localism Act 2011, the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 and Directive 2001/42/EC on Strategic Environmental Assessment. The APDP establishes a vision for the future of the Parish and sets out how that vision will be realised through planning and controlling land use and development change.
1.2 This APNP is a new type of planning document prepared by Appleby Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group on behalf of the Parish Council and local residents. It is a legal planning policy document and once it has been ‘made’ by North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) it must be used by:
a planners at North Lincolnshire Council in assessing planning applications; and
b by developers and applicants as they prepare planning application to submit to North Lincolnshire Council.
1.3 Planning applications must be decided in accordance with North Lincolnshire Local Plan.
1.4 Because the neighbourhood plan carries this much influence in planning decisions the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood plan will be examined by an independent examiner who will check that it has been prepared in accordance with the Basic Condition that are set out below:
1 the draft NP must have appropriate regard to national policies and advice contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF);
2 the draft APNP contributes to the achievement of sustainable development;
3 the draft APNP must be in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the area of the local planning authority, in this case North Lincolnshire Local Plan and the adopted North Lincolnshire Local Development Framework (Core Strategy DPD and Housing & Employment Land Allocations DPD.
4 The draft NP must meet the relevant EU obligations.
1.5 Following a successful examination the APNP must go to public referendum (which is organized by North Lincolnshire Council) if the plan and be approved by a simple majority of votes (i.e. over 50% of those voting in a local referendum) in a local referendum.
1.6 The A P N P has been prepared by the Appleby Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group which comprises of representatives from the Parish Council and local residents across the Plan Area. It covers the whole Parish of Appleby and is intended to cover the period 2018-2030.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 5 What is the Consultation Statement? 1.7 This Consultation Statement has been prepared to fulfill the legal obligations of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012. Section 15(2) of Part 5 of the Regulations sets out that a Consultation Statement should contain:
1 Details of the persons and bodies who were consulted about the proposed neighbourhood plan;
2 Explain how they were consulted;
3 Summary of the main issues and concerns raised by the persons consulted;
4 Describes how these issues and concerns have been considered and, where relevant, addressed in the proposed Neighbourhood Plan.
1.8 Provided in this statement therefore is an overview and description of the consultation that was undertaken on the Appleby Parish Draft Neighbourhood Plan starting in 2015 and finished following the pre submission consultation that covered the period from the May 2016 and until 18 March 2018.
1.9 Appleby Neighbourhood Plan was consulted upon over the period outlined above. The consultation activities undertaken before the production of the Draft Neighbourhood Plan led to the production of the Neighbourhood Management Policies contained within the Plan that aim to control and promote sustainable development in the village over the next 15-year period. Methodology 1.10 This section of the Consultation Statement outlines the approach taken by the Steering Group to consult on the Draft Neighbourhood Plan. Several methods were adopted to ensure that all relevant bodies and parties were informed of the consultation period, as well as ensuring that local residents were made aware of the consultation period and provided with opportunities to provide their views and comments throughout the process.
6 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018
Output Full Report on all views expressed during event. Themes, vision and objectives. Results circulated to all households Designated area agreed Summary of Responses Used to formulate Residents Survey Summary appendix F Survey Results Reported to Residents Themes Identified for Plan Agents Meetings held with landowners and May 2016
Date 15 December 2015 15 June 2015 September 2015 January 2016/ February 2016 21
Who was Consulted Who was NLC consulted public and neighbouring councils Residents and non-residents who attended fair All households in parish received hard copy of survey All businesses identified based in Parish received letter Residents of the Parish Flyers were distributed to all households
Who was consulted on the proposed neighbourhood plan. Who was The table below summarises who was consulted during development of the plan.
Fair Day Residents Survey hard copy and available online Business Letters- requesting information regarding their plans the for the future as it affects parish Day Visioning Drop in Community Hall’ Village “Open House at Consultation Area Designated (4 Weeks) 2 2.1
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 7
Output Responses from residents Details on paragraph 5 of this statement. Responses from contacts Appendix D Summarised in section 5 of this statement. Updates quarterly throughout process. www.applebypc.org.uk Newsletters Survey Results .uk www.applebypc.org neighbourhood plan Meetings with NLC officers undertaken and support from planning officer throughout process. Email from Ongo . March 2018 February and February 2018
February –
Date 14 February 2018 18 28 August 2017 ongoing 5 9 September 2016 Ongoing Quarterly
All households received brochure. Full reports on line and hard Hall Village copies available at Email sent to list of statutory bodies and key individuals Appendix C All households received brochure. Access to all reports on line Delivered to all households and available on line Open access Who was Consulted Who was Meetings held with NLC officers representing Planning, Strategic housing, Advisory Archeological Service, Footpaths right of way, Conservation. Email conversation with ‘Ongo’ Delivered to all households and available on- line
Pre submission consultation Statutory bodies and key individuals ‘Open house at Village Hall” Village ‘Open house at Pre submission Consultation Open Days Details in brochure and on posters notice boards Village on (6 weeks) Survey on Proposed Development Sites website Pre submission Consultation Community Newsletter Consultation North Lincolnshire Council officers and ‘Ongo ‘housing management
8 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 3 How the consultation was undertaken
Consultation Events • Several Consultation Events have been held during the drafting of the Plan.
• The first event was an informal event during Appleby Fayre Day 15 June 2015 residents and visitors were asked to comment on “Likes”, “Dislikes’ and “what can be improved’ about the parish. Reponses are shown at Appendix D.
• Information from the above event was used to inform the formation of the Residents Survey circulated to all households. The survey could be completed online or hard copy the results are were used to identify the themes for the plan. 147 people responded representing 67 households. The summary was circulated to all households and could be viewed online. http://www.applebypc.org.uk/Neighbourhood_Plan_5885.aspx neighbourhood plan Residents survey.
• Letters were sent to all businesses in the parish requesting information regarding future plans for development. This led to meeting with landowners to discuss in more detail their views for future use of land and buildings.
• The ‘Community Drop in’ day was held on 21 May 2016. There were stalls with displays for each theme giving information and asking for views on the Vision, themes and objectives.
3.1 Our Planning consultant gave a presentation explaining neighbourhood planning. (This presentation was subsequently added to the website applebypc.org.uk neighbourhood plan. Representatives from the Local Authority Planning Department were on hand to answer any technical queries. Ice cream and refreshments were served, some 80 people attended. The day was enjoyed by residents. An activity table was set up for children to draw and express their ideas about the village. However, the older children preferred to take part in the adult’s consultation and responded to the themed questions. A summary of the outcomes from the day was circulated to all households. This document can be viewed at http://www.applebypc.org. uk/Neighbourhood_Plan_5885.aspx results visioning day. Photographs of the event can also be viewed at appendix E.
• All comments were logged and issues raised which were not relevant for inclusion in the plan were followed up by the Parish Council.
• Visioning Day Results and information about the plan were on display in the church at the Village Open Gardens event.
• Appleby Parish has a quarterly newsletter since the beginning of the consultation articles and updates have appeared. Examples are shown at http://www.applebypc.org.uk/Community_ Information_5884.aspx newsletters.
• Following North Lincolnshire’s initial consultation on the new Local Plan. Landowners identified sites for development. To gauge the residents views a site survey washeld. The results of this are at http://www.applebypc.org.uk/Neighbourhood_Plan_5885.aspx neighbourhoodplan site survey.
• As part of the Regulation 14 consultation, four events were held at Appleby village hall on 14 February 10am -12noon and 5pm -7pm and 28th February 10am -12noon and 5pm-7pm. The events were promoted in
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 9 • the brochure delivered to every household in the parish
• posters on the village notice boards
• emails to residents and
• posting on the Appleby residents’ Facebook site.
3.2 The event had a number of display boards presenting the draft plan, as well as hard copies of the draft Plan for inspection. Attendees were invited to make comments on the policies and draft Plan either by writing their comments on post-it notes or by completing a response form. There were 28 attendees on the first consultation day. Some attendees came with queries regarding their individual situation; with regard to the plan, no alterations to the plan were suggested. During the second open day, 15 residents attended giving 41 over the 2 days. Website 3.3 During the development of the plan reports and articles have been posted on the parish council website www.applebypc.org.uk.neighbourhoodplan
3.4 During the pre-submission consultation period 5 February to 18 March 2018 the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan, Conservation and Parish Design Statements and Appendices were advertised and were available for download along with the supporting documents on the website. See appendix A for a snap shot of the website. Contacting Interested Bodies & Individuals 3.5 An email was sent to all statutory bodies as supplied by North Lincolnshire Council and a list of these statutory bodies and key officers. The email informed the statutory bodies of the commencement of the consultation period. These contacts included numerous bodies and individuals that the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group and North Lincolnshire Council believe will be affected by the Neighbourhood Plan for Appleby Parish, such as: neighbouring parish councils and key bodies such as English Heritage, Natural England and the Environment Agency, and also local business owners as well key officers at the North Lincolnshire Council.
3.6 A list of those contacted can be seen in Appendix B of this document. This email notified recipients of the Neighbourhood Plan’s availability on the Appleby Parish Council website and requested comments on the Draft Plan. The contents of the email sent can be seen below in Appendix C of this document. Documents 3.7 In addition to the digital copies of documents found on the Appleby Parish Councils website, a summary brochure (Your Parish Your Future) was delivered to every household within the Parish. http://www.applebypc.org.uk/Neighbourhood_Plan_5885.aspx neighbourhood plan brochure. Hard copies of the Draft Plan and Conservation area and Parish Design Statements and key supporting documents were also available to view at the Village Hall. Hand written comments could be returned by post or handed in at the Village Hall.
10 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 4 The main issues and concerns raised through consultation
4.1 From the initial consultation residents priorities have been:
• To keep the rural feel to the parish by a} protecting the River Ancholme Valley including protecting the wildlife, flora and fauna. b) by safeguarding the paddock from development – (a local green space application has been made to give the paddock extra protection).
• To ensure any development whether new or alterations is made in keeping with the local character. The Village Design Statement had been written in 1999 to cover the conservation area, this has been updated and enhanced by the development of a Parish Design Statement. www.applebypc.org.uk neighbourhood plan conservation Area Design Statement, Parish Design Statement.
• To promote the sense of community and safeguarding the community facilities, playground and enhance them where possible.
• To address traffic issues both within the parish and on the approach roads.
• To promote the heritage of the area.
4.2 For a full list see “objectives” http://www.applebypc.org.uk/Neighbourhood_Plan_5885.aspx neighbourhood plan brochure.
4.3 A full list of comments received from statutory bodies and residents can be seen in the table in paragraph 5 below.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 11 Wording correct as the policy is intended to cover all Wording Santon, Clapp gate Appleby, settlements in parish i.e. Saw Mills. Advisable to have a policy for building outside the development boundary. The need is identified by NLC housing needs survey The demand has consistently for small communities. been for approx. 6-8 houses over a number of years. Policy AP2 requires that Proposals for all new Policy development should demonstrate, where appropriate, how the design uses sustainable surface water management solutions in new developments to reduce all water disposal into public sewers and manage the release of surface water effectively. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
The opening paragraph ‘Outside the Parish Village’ Appleby should read ‘Outside Settlement’ settlement. Rural Exceptions Why does the village need a policy of rural Where will the demand come from? exceptions? An excellent document overall, however the sewage facilities are somewhat out of date and concerned regarding the capacity of drainage if any new properties in Appleby Village. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP6 AP5 e & f Policy AP2 Policy Policy Area/ Section How the issues have been considered and, where relevant, will be addressed in the neighbourhood plan below shows response to the comments received. Table
Resident Resident Agency/ Organisation or Resident Resident 5 5.1 Addressed in the Neighbourhood Plan Be Will Where Relevant, How the Key Issues Have Been Considered and,
12 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 A neighbourhood plan vision is an overarching A statement or series of statements describing what the neighbourhood area should be like at the end of plan period. Comment noted. Comments noted. They are generally in line with the Comments noted. results of the sites survey. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed “Seek to ensure that any development is acceptable in planning terms .... and all policies contained within this Neighbourhood Plan.” It seems to us that this objective needs to be extended include the principle that “Accepted development proposals must be implemented exactly in accordance with the approved plans and terms of acceptance.” Otherwise, there remains the possibility that could still be APNP principles agreed within the subverted by unscrupulous implementers. I support the principle of affordable housing in I support the principle of affordable Appleby With regard to possible future development, we are With against use of the paddock near church and land south of Schoolhouses. we are happy to support the idea of However, Appleby development at Jacksons Farmyard and Church Lane. Hall Gardens off feel more discussion would be appropriate with We by the Field’ regard to the development of ‘Hector’s church Summary of Key Issues/Concerns Objective 1 AP5 AP4, AP5 Policy Area/ Section Resident Resident Agency/ Organisation or Resident Resident
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 13 Objectives set out what we want to achieve in order and they are broad a reality, to help make the ‘vision’ statements of intent. The suggestion of a glossary has acted upon and been prepared. Detailed policies and proposals which will guide Appleby will then follow from these development in objectives How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed “Promote a high standard of design and scale ....”. Promotion is fine as far it goes but may not be enough to ensure that the principles and policies of suggest the word We are not subverted. APNP the “Promote” is replaced by the word “Require”. housing ....”. In “Support rural exception affordable there are APNP, this Objective, as elsewhere in the jargon” several examples of the use “planners’ suggest that the We jargon”. and/ or “developers’ Used to Terms is provided with a Glossary of APNP help mere mortals understand all the details. “Support the local economy by encouraging conversion of existing redundant and other buildings to provide suitable business and sustainable employment opportunities which respect the suggest We character of the local countryside ....”. that the word “appropriate” is inserted after “existing”; we further suggest that the words “and support” are inserted after the word “respect”; Summary of Key Issues/Concerns Objective 2 Objective 4 Objective 5 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
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Wording of the policies has been prepared with Wording planning consultant and by NLC officers. following comments changes to wording However, have been agreed. The planning policies apply to areas outside the conservation area and outside the village. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
Sustainable Development Paragraph 4 “.... seeks to ensure that new buildings are well designed and respect the built character of local area.” This word “respect” (and variations of it elsewhere e.g. “respecting”) appears to us be APNP in the both vague and insufficiently positive. It appears to be a word based on trust of the goodwill potential believe that, where development We developers. is concerned (and where profit is, therefore, a key we Therefore, sufficient. be not may trust such factor) suggest replacing the word “respect” with words “specifically emulate”. Design Principles Paragraph b “... the design or rural area Village reinforces the character of by being individual, respecting the local vernacular building character ....”. make the same comment here as we made We about the use of word “respect” above. Perhaps “respecting” should be replaced by “emulating”. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP1 AP2 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 15 New development will have to meet the requirements set in the Building Regulations, so latest standards and appropriate methods of effective efficient design principles will be utilised as energy the Regulations are updated and renewed. AP4 is setting the ground rules for infill as it allowed under NLC policy but it depends on the location what would be appropriate. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
Housing Provision Paragraph c “... pay regard to efficient design principles ....”. energy suggest that the words “pay regard to” are also We vague and imprecise, once again relying on the suggest that this phrase We goodwill of developers. should be replaced with the words “... specifically utilize the latest standards and appropriate methods ...”. of effective In-Fill Development Paragraph 2a “ ... increasing the density of development in that area to an unacceptable level;”. Once again, we are concerned that this specification is neither precise enough, nor robust to withstand potential subversion at the hands of suggest We unscrupulous would-be developers. that this phrase is replaced with EITHER a specific density standard (i.e. an appropriate, agreed increase in the percentage or proportion of existing density) OR by specifying a maximum density level which will not, under any circumstances, be whichever standard is specified exceeded. However, in this Policy must be selected very carefully to subvert the ensure that it will not, inadvertently, intentions of the Policy. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP3 AP4 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
16 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 Comments noted. This para h. has been added to the Community aspirations as it is not specifically land use based. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed Housing In The Countryside Paragraph c “For new Housing In housing of an exceptional quality or innovative design ...significantly enhances its setting and is consider We sensitive to the landscape character ...”. the term “is sensitive to” is not precise enough and is insufficiently robust to prevent unscrupulous We would-be developers from subverting this Policy. suggest the words “is sensitive to” are replaced by degrade or negatively impact “does not, in any way, on”. suggest We The Rural Economy. Development Of that a further mechanism for rural development might usefully be added to the 7 mechanisms already as follows:- contained in this policy, “h. Encouragement for the introduction of appropriate activities which enhance knowledge of, and actions which improve, conservation protection of the local landscape, and especially contributions which help to develop young persons’ to ongoing action for conservation and protection of this landscape.” Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP6 AP7 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 17 This aspect is covered in AP13 there are already This aspect is covered in laws and byelaws which cover the use of motorised vehicles and horses on designated paths bridleways. PC working with NLC to identify and develop new footpaths and rights of way. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
Improvements To The Highway Network The closing To Improvements paragraph of this Policy Statement importantly routes for mentions the provision of “off-road” walking, cycling, horse riding and improved access We to the countryside and local wildlife sites. consider that this important inclusion should be perhaps by adding reflected in the title of this Policy, The Conservation/ Protection Of the words “And to the Way.” And Public Rights Of Routes Off-road title. In addition, we consider that this Policy should also routes, aim to protect and even enhance such off-road since some rural landowners elsewhere have, in the past, attempted to restrict or close such routes. Therefore, we suggest that the following paragraphs AP12:- should be added to public rights of way will be All existing off-road “e. safeguarded for ongoing use by the public. will be made to enhance Wherever possible, efforts f. and increase the existing number of public rights for example, by seeking to include currently way, routes (which are not currently legally used off-road designated as public rights of way) within the public rights formally approved network of off-road of way. The use of motorised vehicles (possibly excepting g. pedal cycles enhanced with electric motors) will be routes designated for use prohibited on all off-road for walking, cycling or horse riding.” Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP12 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
18 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 Wording of this section amended. Wording How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
Protection And Protection Enhancement Of Appleby The Area “When considering applications Conservation Area .... particular Appleby Conservation within the regard will be had to: “ Consistent with our comments on Objective 2 and AP2, we consider that the term “regard will Policy be had to” is both vague and lacking in robustness. Therefore, we suggest that the entire first paragraph of this Policy is replaced by the following:- “Planning applications for implementation within Area, or which may affect Appleby Conservation the Area, the setting or ambience of Conservation will be assessed for approval based on how closely the proposed project emulates existing character Area, using the and ambience of the Conservation following core* criteria:- *Further criteria may apply at the time, depending on the specific nature and purpose of any given proposed project.”. The existing paragraphs numbered “a.” to “g.” would then specify the core criteria. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP15 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 19 Wording amended. Wording How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
i) New Developments Paragraph 1.28 “.... Three i) New Developments Paragraph 1.28 “.... storey dwellings should be avoided.” This sentence does not preclude the building of tall non-dwellings. Nor does it preclude the building of suggest that We dwellings of more than three storeys. the sentence above is replaced by “Buildings which are not consistent in size and/ or sympathetic style or design to, which are significantly taller than, those in the surrounding area will be strongly discouraged or prohibited.” Summary of Key Issues/Concerns Parish Design Statement Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
20 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 Wording of the Conservation Design Statement has Wording been prepared with the conservation officer and text has been by NLC planning officers. However, amended. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
i) Siting Paragraph 4.24 “Wherever possible .... parking ....” provision (should be) made for off-street consider that this is another example of the use We It is a matter of recorded of non-robust terminology. have Village in the fact that many of the green verges been regularly damaged and sometimes seriously disfigured as a result of on-street parking in the narrow lanes of the village, thus forcing passing Whilst it may not be vehicles to mount the verges. easily possible to prohibit on-street parking entirely, we consider that all steps should be taken to provide Therefore, the sentence parking. adequate off-street above should be changed as follows:- “No new developments will be allowed within the Area which do not provide adequate Conservation parking for the number and types of off-street vehicles which would reasonably be expected to used by those making use of any such (completed) development.” Paragraph 4.51 “.... Provision Verges And ii) Lanes parking space should be made for adequate off-street on new plots.” The same comment applies here as we have already suggest We 4.24 above. Paragraph Siting: about made that the sentence in Paragraph 4.51 is changed a closely similar way to the change we have proposed for Paragraph 4.24 Summary of Key Issues/Concerns Conservation Area Design Statement Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 21 Text amended. Text How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed i) There are numerous typos, spelling errors and i) These are located in Appendices. layout errors in the Archaeological Paper by Kevin Leahy, Appendix 2: in the following Paragraphs:- 1.1 - Line 3; 1.2 - Last 1.4 - Line 4; 1.6 9; 1.9 1.11 11; line ii) Prehistoric Finds Paragraph 1.3 - Line 9. “The materials in water- potential reservation of organic logged archaeological deposits ...” believe that the word “reservation” is meant to be We The word “waterlogged” is the word “preservation”. mis-spelled in the sentence above. Appleby Paragraph 1.8 - Last Line. “The iii) Roman have been buried however, riverine Roman sites may, by post Roman eluviation.” The word “eluviation” refers to falls of rock or very are doubtful if this is what has We coarse gravel. been meant by this sentence. Since the sentence refers to proximity rivers, perhaps the word which the writer meant to use was “fluviation” (meaning “covered by river water and the debris which in either case these words water carries”)? However, The word needs to be are highly academic jargon. replaced with something far more understandable by the ordinary non-academic person, or explained in a Glossary. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns Appendix2 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
22 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 New maps show the LGS applications separately from the NLC policy boundaries. Correction made. Appendix re-worked with colour photographs. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed Local Green Space Application -The map which Local Green Space Appendix does not have any legend comprises this coloured sections of the map. explaining the different Merit Townscape Listed Buildings and of Paragraph 1.13 - Listed Buildings “The Cottage The Cottage is NOT Appleby” (No. 1) Paul Lane, The proper designation for Appleby. No1, Paul Lane, Thatched Cottage, Paul Lane, this dwelling is “The Appleby”. Thatch, Paul Lane, Appleby” or “The Appleby Area Architectural Conservation Guidelines The photographic “list” of the architectural Appleby would be far more useful if the features in In several photographs were provided in colour. cases the monochrome pictures are so lacking in tonal depth and/ or in contrast that the pictures are of questionable value in providing adequate guidance on the specified features. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 8 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 23 Policy AP2 requires that Proposals for all new Policy development should demonstrate, where appropriate, Appleby how the Parish Design Statement and/or Area Design Statement (the latter Conservation shown in Part 2 of the Plan) have been taken into account. AP15 requires that, when considering Policy Conservation Village Appleby applications within the the setting of Area, or those which affect Area, particular regard will be had to Conservation Area guidance provided in the relevant Conservation Area Design Appleby Conservation Appraisal, the Appleby Parish Design Statement and Statement and AP2 of the general design principles set out in Policy this Neighbourhood Plan. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed The area covered by your Neighbourhood Plan Appleby encompasses Area Conservation and includes a number of important designated heritage The assets including 21 GII listed buildings, Thornholme Church of St Bartholomew GII* and Augustinian Priory Schedule Monument. In line with national planning policy It will be important that the strategy for this area safeguards those elements which contribute to the significance of important designated heritage assets so that they can be enjoyed by future generations of the area It will be important that the strategy for this area safeguards those elements which contribute to the significance of important designated heritage assets so that they can be enjoyed by future generations of the area Summary of Key Issues/Concerns Policy AP2 Policy AP15 Policy Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident Historic England
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Comments noted. The value of the trees is mentioned in 4.35 and 4.40 Area Design Statement, citing of the Conservation the same wording … regarding application notice etc. process and the six weeks’ Representatives of the Appleby Neighbourhood Representatives of the Development Plan Group met with North Conservation Officer and Lincolnshire Council’s This meeting SMR Officer on 9 September 2016. informed development of the Plan. Both these officers have been consulted as part of the Pre- Submission Consultation. The parish has a conservation group which is with a view to intending to research our ‘Heritage’ promoting the area. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed I support this objective in relation to biodiversity and geodiversity. Surprised that trees are not mentioned as they protection due to the fact they are in offered conservation area and there is an application process notice of intention giving the council 6 weeks’ works on trees prior to it being undertaken allow the local planning authority opportunity to decide TPO. if trees need to be further protected by a If you have not already done so, we would recommend that you speak to the planning and conservation team at North Lincolnshire together at Lincolnshire archaeological advisory with the staff service who look after the Historic Environment They should be able to provide details of the Record. designated heritage assets in the area together with locally-important buildings, archaeological remains and landscapes. Some Historic Environment Records may also be available on-line via the Heritage
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Wording Changed to ‘nationally’. Wording Comments noted. Comments noted. Comments noted. Comment noted. Comments noted. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
Note that Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) important. not internationally, are nationally, I support the criteria-based policy that protects, not Sites (LWS), Wildlife just currently-mapped Local selection criteria. but all sites meeting the LWS I support these paragraphs. I welcome the emphasis on habitat conservation, enhancement and the provision of connections to create habitat networks. Note that, through good can be incorporated enhancement design, biodiversity into developments: for example through the provision of bat bricks, nest boxes and sustainable urban drainage. Protected and priority species should also be conserved through ecological surveys and the appropriate impact avoidance, mitigation, compensation and biodiversity enhancement measures. I support the guidance in relation to hedgerows. Note that, through good design, biodiversity enhancement can be incorporated into developments: for example through the provision of bat bricks, nestboxes and sustainable urban drainage. Protected and priority species should also be conserved through ecological surveys and the appropriate impact avoidance, mitigation, compensation and biodiversity enhancement measures. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns
5.82 5.83 5.84-5.86 Overall Parish Design Statement 1.38-1.39 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
26 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 Comments noted. changed to Sites of Special Scientific Wording Interest How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed Natural England notes and welcomes the Strategic Assessment and Habitats Regulations Environmental are content that We Assessment Screening reports. these are broadly in line with the legislation as regards our strategic environmental interests and have no further comments to make. Natural England broadly welcomes the plan. AP13 and the supporting text in Particularly policy We the Natural Environment chapter of plan. should be Warren and Risby Wood advise that Far referred to as Sites of Special Scientific Interest Areas of Special Scientific Interest for opposed to clarity. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns
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Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 27 Added to Policy AP14 Justification: Spring Added to Policy lies within the Woodland Ancient Replanted Wood Ancient woodland should be protected, plan area. and the NPPF states that planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats including and benefits of, ancient woodland unless the need for, the development in that location clearly outweigh loss. Reference to Soil protection and the quality of AP7. agricultural land added to How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed In addition, we advise that you consider including a reference to protecting ancient woodland which of are considered irreplaceable habitats. Para 118 the NPPF is clear that planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran need unless the woodland, ancient found outside trees and benefits of, the development in that location for, Wood note that Spring We clearly outweigh the loss. lies within the plan Woodland Ancient Replanted lies adjacent to its southern Wood area while Far For more information please see the boundary. Magic mapping website at: www.natureonthemap. naturalengland.org.uk/magicmap.aspx we note that the plan area may include best Finally, and most versatile agricultural land valuable soil advise that you consider including We resources. protection for such resources in the plan, instance AP7. in relation to policy Soil is a finite resource that fulfils many important It is a growing functions and services for society. medium for food, timber and other crops, a store a reservoir of biodiversity for carbon and water, against pollution. If you are proposing and a buffer development, you should seek to use areas of poorer quality agricultural land in preference to that of a higher quality in line with National Planning Policy For more information, see Framework para 112. Agricultural Land Classification: our publication protecting the best and most versatile agricultural land1. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP14 AP7 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
28 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 Comments noted no action. Comments noted. PC to approach Anglian water Comments noted. PC to approach to clarify present position as regards capacity of drainage system as it was referred to by residents. Added to Policy AP14 Justification: Spring Added to Policy lies within the Woodland Ancient Replanted Wood Ancient woodland should be protected, plan area. and the NPPF states that planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats including and benefits of, ancient woodland unless the need for, the development in that location clearly outweigh loss. Reference to Soil protection and the quality of AP7. agricultural land added to Comments noted. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed If, however, If, however,
We do not expect future developments within We Appleby Parish to impact on the Strategic Road Network (M180 Motorway), and that being the case we have no comments to make on your An assessment has been carried out with respect electricity and gas transmission to National Grid’s apparatus which includes high voltage electricity assets and high-pressure gas pipelines, also Intermediate and National Grid Gas Distribution’s High Pressure apparatus. National Grid has identified that it no record of such apparatus within the Neighbourhood Plan area Anglian Water supports the requirement for Water Anglian applicants to include the provision of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) so as not to increase flood The use risk and to reduce flood where possible. of SuDS would help to reduce the risk surface water and sewer flooding. In addition, we advise that you consider including a reference to protecting ancient woodland which of are considered irreplaceable habitats. Para 118 the NPPF is clear that planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran need unless the woodland, ancient found outside trees and benefits of, the development in that location for, Wood note that Spring We clearly outweigh the loss. lies within the plan Woodland Ancient Replanted lies adjacent to its southern Wood area while Far For more information please see the boundary. Magic mapping website at: www.natureonthemap. naturalengland.org.uk/magicmap.aspx we note that the plan area may include best Finally, and most versatile agricultural land valuable soil advise that you consider including We resources. protection for such resources in the plan, instance AP7. in relation to policy Soil is a finite resource that fulfils many important It is a growing functions and services for society. medium for food, timber and other crops, a store a reservoir of biodiversity for carbon and water, against pollution. If you are proposing and a buffer development, you should seek to use areas of poorer quality agricultural land in preference to that of a higher quality in line with National Planning Policy For more information, see Framework para 112. Agricultural Land Classification: our publication protecting the best and most versatile agricultural land1. Neighbourhood Plan at this time. developers come forward wanting to build substantial employment sites or housing then we would want to be consulted at that time. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP2 AP14 AP7 Policy Area/ Section Policy Area/ Section Highways England National Grid Agency/ Organisation or Resident Agency/ Organisation or Resident Anglian Water
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 29 Comments noted. Comments noted. Comments noted no action. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
Through the planning system, we aim to reduce flood risk, while protecting and enhancing the have to focus our detailed We water environment. engagement on those areas where the environmental The Council has no comment to make As the local community policing inspector for Appleby area, I am happy to support the proposed Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan which will allow more local discussion and influence The the local community. over matters affecting Neighbourhood Plan will improve community resilience and play a part in reducing crime and account into measures security by taking disorder principles. working to the ‘designing out crime’ risks are greatest. Based on the environmental constraints within Appleby plan area, we have no concerns or detailed comments to make in relation your plan. generally support the aspirations within We Natural Environment section, in particular the desire to maintain and enhance existing ecological corridors including watercourses. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP14 Policy Area/ Section Environment Agency Hull City Council Agency/ Organisation or Resident Humberside Police
30 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 The Housing, Rural and Economy sections of the plan directly support the NPPF section 3 Supporting a Prosperous Rural Economy. No comments. Comments noted. Comments noted. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed Paragraph 55 of the NPPF outlines that to promote sustainable development in rural areas, housing should be located where it will enhance or maintain the vitality of rural communities. Residential development in such settlements can make a significant contribution to the maintenance and continuing provision of local services and facilities for community use, as required by Section 3 of the NPPF: Supporting a Prosperous Rural Economy. It is, therefore, important that the Neighbourhood Plan pursues a development strategy that allows Appleby as a means of ensuring for the growth of An approach to term sustainability. Vision its long and sympathetic growth which allows for organic development at an appropriate scale is vital. Acknowledged receipt of email. Having reviewed your document, I confirm that we have no specific comments to make on it. Should you have any future enquiries please contact a member The Coal Authority Liaison at of Planning and Local Authority Having looked at the details, I can confirm that do not wish to make any Trust the Canal & River comments on the document Summary of Key Issues/Concerns NPPF Policy Area/ Section Savills - on behalf of the of Trustees Lord St Oswald Deceased Brocklesby Estate Coal Authority Coal Agency/ Organisation or Resident Canal and River Trust
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Comments noted. Comments noted. Comments noted. Comments noted. Comments noted. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed Design Principles The Trustees welcome the Trustees The Design Principles embedding of good design practice into the policies of the Neighbourhood Plan, which are key in maintaining the character of village. positive approach to infill is A Housing Provision welcomed. Infill in villages can be an appropriate means to achieve incremental growth within the existing confines of the settlement. It can be a valuable source of new housing, which is important to ensure the long-term sustainability of a settlement, as well having an impact on other settlements and services within the wider local area. The Trustees support the overall Vision for Appleby. Appleby. for Vision support the overall Trustees The support the objectives of Trustees In general, the Objectives 1, the Neighbourhood Plan, in particular, 2 and 8 which seek to achieve high quality design which responds to local character. (comments are provided only in response to those interests) policies which directly relate to our client’s Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP3 AP2 Vision Objectives Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
32 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 NLC policy allows for infill within the development The plan seeks to embed good design boundary. into any new build and set criteria for size density so as not to detract from the character of Appleby There are at least 3 plots within the village. development boundary which have already been identified for infill but the work has not started. NLC Housing needs survey has identified a need for a limited number of houses for people or families associated with Appleby. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
Infill Development The aspiration of this policy Infill Development which seeks to find ways use infill development to provide a wider range of housing which would be particularly suited to older people is welcomed. creating smaller homes thorough infilling, However, including within existing garden areas, is considered unlikely to be compatible with the design policies of the Neighbourhood Plan, which seek to ensure that the character and scale of development fits into existing village. If there is a desire within the Neighbourhood Plan to encourage development which is more suitable for young families or an older population, then it may be more appropriate to consider policies which encourage some limited new housing on sites immediately adjacent to the existing settlement or with a strong relationship to existing boundary, good quality buildings could housing. In this way, which create attractive new housing, be planned for, at an appropriate scale, to complement the character and housing stock of the village. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP4 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 33 A small Rural Exceptions site would cater for this A need. See below regarding the SSS The North Lincolnshire Sustainable Settlement Survey (2016): The North Lincolnshire Sustainable Settlement Survey lists all the settlements in North Lincolnshire, the amenities present in each and, therefore, their general sustainability; from the analysis of this information a settlement hierarchy has evolved. Appleby is a smaller rural settlement and has only one of the seven key facilities (a village hall). Appleby ranks 43rd out 79 in the hierarchy with a score of 15, which indicates that it cannot sustain considerable development. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) notes that all settlements can play a role in delivering sustainable development in rural areas, and as such blanket policies restricting housing development in some settlements and preventing other from expanding should be avoided (Paragraph: 001 Reference ID: 50-001-20160519). In addition, the recently published consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (March White 2018) builds on the support in Housing Paper for housing allocations on small and medium sites. Paragraph 69 notes: “Small sites can make an important contribution to meeting the housing requirement of an area, and are often built-out relatively quickly”. Therefore, if there is new housing needed to Appleby and meet the sustain the population of whilst needs of its residents as they grow older, also encouraging new families in, it is important to consider the role that new housing on suitable sites, at an appropriate scale, can play. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP4 (cont) Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
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Rural Exceptions Sites for Local Needs It is considered that this policy is well intentioned, seeking to increase housing which is available for who have a connection to those in ‘housing need’ The part of the policy which supports an the village. element of market housing is welcomed, and reflects national policy which emphasises the importance of Whilst exception housing growth in rural settlements. AP4, is valuable, as set out in response to policy market housing can also play a role in long-term Appleby. sustainability of villages such as scale can bring wider benefits Growth at a larger to villages as result of the contributions that would be associated with the development (which are less exception likely on smaller or wholly affordable schemes),and can assist in supporting health and It can also be educational facilities in the locality. a means of attracting and retaining local people, including younger people, whilst also impacting on the viability of local bus services. In addition, the guidance within current NPPF consultation (March 2018), is more supportive of the inclusion of market housing on exceptions sites, and notes in paragraph 79: “In rural areas, planning policies and decisions should be responsive to local circumstances and support housing developments that reflect local needs. Local planning authorities should support opportunities to bring forward rural housing exception sites that will provide affordable to meet identified local needs, and consider whether allowing some market housing on these sites would help to facilitate this.” The benefits and opportunities of new housing are set AP4 above. out in relation to Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP5 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 35 The sites survey carried out with residents showed which sites the residents favoured for development. wwwapplebypc.ord.uk neighbourhood plan sites survey. The written Plan correctly identifies that Local Green Space applications have only been submitted to NLC for the paddock and Playing field. The map attached (appendix 5) did not have a legend This will be rectified in the identifying these areas. final document. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
Safeguarding and Improvement of Community Facilities It appears that the Neighbourhood Plan intends to allocate all sites currently designed Areas within the North Lincolnshire Local Plan as as Local Amenity Importance (Policy LC11) of Green Space (LGS). It is considered that the LGS designation is more restrictive than the existing designation and therefore the case for inclusion of these sites must be robust. National guidance acknowledges that not all green spaces will be suitable for formal designation as Local Green Space and that “The … designation will not be appropriate for most green areas or open space”. The criteria in Paragraph 77 of the NPPF must be met to support a designation, and these state that designation should only be used: “where the green space is in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves where the green area is demonstrably special to a local community and holds particular significance, for example because of its beauty, historic significance, recreational value (including as a playing field), tranquility or richness of its wildlife where the green area concerned is local in character and is not an extensive tract of land.” No evidence appears to be included within the Neighbourhood Plan or its supporting documents which present a case for the designation of these sites as LGS against the criteria within NPPF. Whilst they are referenced in the Conservation Appraisal, no further consideration Area Character or justification can be located which justifies their inclusion as LGS. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP11 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
36 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 6 Appendix A - ‘Snapshot’ of Appleby Parish Website The sites survey carried out with residents showed which sites the residents favoured for development. wwwapplebypc.ord.uk neighbourhood plan sites survey. The written Plan correctly identifies that Local Green Space applications have only been submitted to NLC for the paddock and Playing field. The map attached (appendix 5) did not have a legend This will be rectified in the identifying these areas. final document. How the Key Issues/Concerns Have Been Addressed
Safeguarding and Improvement of Community Facilities It appears that the Neighbourhood Plan intends to allocate all sites currently designed Areas within the North Lincolnshire Local Plan as as Local Amenity Importance (Policy LC11) of Green Space (LGS). It is considered that the LGS designation is more restrictive than the existing designation and therefore the case for inclusion of these sites must be robust. National guidance acknowledges that not all green spaces will be suitable for formal designation as Local Green Space and that “The … designation will not be appropriate for most green areas or open space”. The criteria in Paragraph 77 of the NPPF must be met to support a designation, and these state that designation should only be used: “where the green space is in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves where the green area is demonstrably special to a local community and holds particular significance, for example because of its beauty, historic significance, recreational value (including as a playing field), tranquility or richness of its wildlife where the green area concerned is local in character and is not an extensive tract of land.” No evidence appears to be included within the Neighbourhood Plan or its supporting documents which present a case for the designation of these sites as LGS against the criteria within NPPF. Whilst they are referenced in the Conservation Appraisal, no further consideration Area Character or justification can be located which justifies their inclusion as LGS. Summary of Key Issues/Concerns AP11 Policy Area/ Section Agency/ Organisation or Resident
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[email protected] [email protected] cllr.hollymumby-croft@northlincs. gov.uk [email protected]. uk broughtontowncouncil@btconnect. com clerk@roxby-cum- risbyparishcouncil.org.uk Email address [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] House of Commons North Lincolnshire Council North Lincolnshire Council North Lincolnshire Council Saxby-all-Saints Parish Council Organisation Bonby Parish Council Parish Council Worlaby Council Broughton Town Roxby-cum-Risby Parish Council Member of Parliament for Brigg and Goole Ward Member for Broughton & Ward Appleby Ward Member for Broughton & Ward Appleby Scunthorpe Trustees Charter Acting Clerk to the Council Job Title Clerk to the Council Clerk to the Council Clerk to the Council Clerk to the Council
Percy MP Glover Mumby-Croft Collinson Ward Surname Curtis Thorpe Hotson Johnson Andrew Ivan Holly John Louise Jo Emma Deb Gary First Name Appendix B - List of Statutory bodies and key individuals List of Statutory bodies and key individuals
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38 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 [email protected] [email protected] neighbourhoodplans@west-lindsey. gov.uk Dev_PlanningEnquiries@ lincolnshire.gov.uk [email protected] development.planning@nottscc. gov.uk [email protected]. uk [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Email address Bassetlaw District Council Lindsey District Council West Lincolnshire County Council Doncaster Council Nottinghamshire County Council Yorkshire East Riding of Council North Kesteven District Council Hull City Council Engie/North East Lincolnshire Council Organisation North Lincolnshire Council NEIGHBOURING LOCAL AUTHORITIES Job Title Leader of the Council Surname Waltham Rob. First Name Cllr.
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[email protected] consultations@marinemangement. org.uk enquiries.northeast@canalrivertrust. mailto:enquiries@naturalengland. org.uk [email protected] planningliaison@anglianwater. co.uk [email protected] [email protected] david.vankestern@ northernpowergrid.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Email address org.uk Organisation Homes & Communities Agency Marine Management Organisation Trust Canal & River Natural England Wheeler E&I Amec Foster UK (for National Grid) Anglian Water Arqiva Ltd Openreach BT Northern Powergrid Ecotricity Entec UK Ltd (for National Grid) National Grid Job Title Surname First Name
42 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] stephanie.walden@yorkshirewater. co.uk Email address Organisation National Grid Gas PLC NHS - North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group North East Lindsey Drainage Board Estates & Facilities Directorate Renewable UK RES UK & Ireland Ltd Royal Mail Legal Services (Property Law) Scottish & Southern Energy Scottish & Southern Energy PLC Ltd Water Severn Trent Shire Group of Internal Drainage Boards Plc Water Yorkshire Job Title Surname First Name
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 43 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] yourpowergrid@northernpowergrid. com [email protected] [email protected] SaferNeighbourhoods@northlincs. gov.uk [email protected]. police.uk [email protected] Email address Organisation NHS Property Services Ltd Quickline Communications Ltd Telefonica) & (Vodafone CTIL Three) (EE & MBNL EE Three Northern Powergrid Royal Mail Yorkshire - North Team Area & Humber Safer Neighbourhoods Partnership Scunthorpe Police Station Commissioner Crime & Police for Humberside Job Title Surname First Name
44 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 [email protected] enquiries@greaterlincolnshirelep. co.uk [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] mailto:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Email address Organisation Humber Local Enterprise Partnership Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership Humber Local Nature Partnership Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership Anglian Water The Authority Coal Humber Local Nature Partnership Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership Northern Powergrid PLC (Yorkshire) NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE NORTH OFFICERS COUNCIL Job Title Surname First Name
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 45 Email address [email protected] Andrea.Brocklebank@northlincs. gov.uk [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sally.Grindrod-Smith@northlincs. gov.uk Organisation Job Title Surname First Name
46 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 8 Appendix C - Email sent to all Consultees
From: Ivor Keyes
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 47 Responses to email sent to all Consultees
Mr Ivor Keyes Appleby Parish Council Our ref:PL00307891 16 February2018 Dear Mr Keyes Neighbourhood Plan for Appleby Parish Thank you for consulting Historic England about your Neighbourhood Plan. The area covered by your Neighbourhood Plan encompasses Appleby Conservation Area and includes a number of important designated heritage assets including 21 GII listed buildings, The Church of St Bartholomew GII* and Thornholme Augustinian Priory Schedule Monument. In line with national planning policy, it will be important that the strategy for this area safeguards those elements which contribute to the significance of these assets so that they can be enjoyed by future generations of the area. If you have not already done so, we would recommend that you speak to the planning and conservation team at North Lincolnshire together with the staff at Lincolnshire archaeological advisory service who look after the Historic Environment Record. They should be able to provide details of the designated heritage assets in the area together with locally-important buildings, archaeological remains and landscapes. Some Historic Environment Records may also be available on-line via the Heritage Gateway (www.heritagegateway.org.uk
Clive Fletcher Principal Adviser, Historic Places [email protected]
48 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 Appleby Parish Council FAO: Lynne Watson - Clerk 1 Orb Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 8QY 12 February 2018 Dear Sir / Madam Appleby Neighbourhood Plan Consultation SUBMISSION ON BEHALF OF NATIONAL GRID National Grid has appointed Amec Foster Wheeler to review and respond todevelopment plan consultations on its behalf.We are instructed by our client to submit the following representation with regards to the above Neighbourhood Plan consultation. About National Grid National Grid owns and operates the high voltage electricity transmission system in England and Wales and operate the Scottish high voltage transmission system. National Grid also owns and operates the gas transmission system. In the UK, gas leaves the transmission system and enters the distribution networks at high pressure. It is then transported through a number of reducing pressure tiers until it is finally delivered to our customers. National Grid own four of the UK’s gas distribution networks and transport gas to 11 million homes, schools and businesses through 81,000 miles of gas pipelines within North West, East of England, West Midlands and North London. To help ensure the continued safe operation of existing sites and equipment and to facilitate future infrastructure investment, National Grid wishes to be involved in the preparation, alteration and review of plans and strategies which may affect our assets. Specific Comments An assessment has been carried out with respect to National Grid’s electricity and gas transmission apparatus which includes high voltage electricity assets and high-pressure gas pipelines, and also National Grid Gas Distribution’s Intermediate and High Pressure apparatus. National Grid has identified that it has no record of such apparatus within the Neighbourhood Plan area. Key resources / contacts National Grid has provided information in relation to electricity and transmission assets via the following internet link: http://www2.nationalgrid.com/uk/services/land-and-development/planning-authority/shape- files/ The electricity distribution operator in North Lincolnshire Council is Northern Powergrid. Information regarding the transmission and distribution network can be found at: www.energynetworks.org.uk I hope the above information is useful. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours faithfully [via email] Hannah Lorna Bevins Consultant Town Planner Tel: 01926 439127 [email protected]
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 49 Sent by email to: [email protected] Dear Ivor Thank you for consulting the Environment Agency on your draft Neighbourhood Plan. Through the planning system, we aim to reduce flood risk, while protecting and enhancing the water environment. We have to focus our detailed engagement on those areas where the environmental risks are greatest. Based on the environmental constraints within the Appleby plan area, we have no concerns or detailed comments to make in relation to your plan. We generally support the aspirations within the Natural Environment section, in particular the desire to maintain and enhance existing ecological corridors including watercourses. Kind regards Nicola Farr Sustainable Places - Planning Advisor Environment Agency Ceres House, Searby Road, Lincoln, LN2 4DW [email protected] External: 020 302 55023
50 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 FAO: Cllr Ivor Keyes Highways England are grateful for being consulted on the Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan We do not expect future developments within Appleby Parish to impact on the Strategic Road Network (M180 Motorway), and that being the case we have no comments to make on your Neighbourhood Plan at this time. If, however, developers come forward wanting to build substantial employment sites or housing sites then we would want to be consulted at that time. Best wishes to Appleby Parish and to its future. Regards Simon Geoghegan, Asset Manager, ADT(N) Highways England | Lateral | 8 City Walk | Leeds | LS11 9AT Tel: +44 (0) 300 4702420 | Mobile: personal Web: http://www.highways.gov.uk GTN: 0300 470 2420
NLC Arborist Thanks for this Andrea. The value of the trees are mentioned in 4.35 and 4.40 of the Conservation Area Design Statement, citing the very words you use regarding the application process and the six weeks’ notice etc. Our Group appreciates just how special the trees are to the character of the not just the village, but also the Parish, and we’re pleased that the Estate are carrying out much more maintenance in recent times. We’ll seek more advice regarding inclusion within the Plan itself. Very kind of you to take such an interest in the Plan as well. Kind Regards, Ivor
On 9 Feb 2018, at 17:28, Andrea Brocklebank
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 51 From: “Harvey, Timothy 5565”
52 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 9 Appendix D - Consultation Methods
Copy of Community Questionnaire http://www.applebypc.org.uk/_UserFiles/Files/Neighbourhood%20Plan/V9%20%20 Neighbourhood%20Plan%20Flyer.pdf Copies of Example Newsletters Issue 6 Autumn 2015:
http://www.applebypc.org.uk/_UserFiles/Files/Newsletters/Issue%206%20Autumn%20 2015%20web%20version%20copy.pdf
Issue 9 Summer 2016:
http://www.applebypc.org.uk/_UserFiles/Files/Newsletters/Issue%209%20Summer%20 2016%20Final%20copy.pdf
Issue 10 Autumn 2016:
http://www.applebypc.org.uk/_UserFiles/Files/Newsletters/Issue%2010%20Autumn%20 2016.pdf
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 53 10 Appendix E - Appleby Neighbourhood Plan Fair Day Consultation 14 June 2015
10.1 On fair day a stall was taken to engage with villagers and visitors their views on the village, although the day was cold many people stopped to look at the map and photographs, several discussions took place with individuals, groups and families.
10.2 During the day three charts were available for comments and ideas, headed ‘I Like’, ‘I Do Not Like’ and ‘Improve ‘.
10.3 The ‘post it’ notes were colour coded for residents and visitors. Here are the comments received copied directly:
I Like I Do Not Like Improve
-- Lots of Mature Trees -- Busy through traffic -- Speed Cameras -- Like it as it is no more -- Lack of measures to permanent development. control the speed of -- Improve lighting in the -- Friendly Neighbours traffic on Ermine Street villages as it must have -- Quiet and Peaceful -- Paths near bungalows been the same since -- Attractive Environment – cannot walk on gas lamps were in the village! Thank you -- Its Ruralness pavements -- Risby Road Pot holes -- Fair -- Some careless or deliberate unconcern for -- Speeding Haytons Lane -- Friendly road verges – damage -- We should have -- Community Spirit caused by vehicles suggestions/ requests -- Beautiful Church -- People not cleaning up board outside the village -- No Shops after their dogs -- Improve and create cycle -- No Pub -- Lack of Public Transport paths -- Nice Quiet North Lincs Council -- Housing available -- Santon – Open Views needs to review how it affordable housing and Wildlife uses its bus subsidy -- More activities -- Santon – Route through -- Village should not be -- Maybe we should have Works into Scunthorpe bigger broadband/ W-Fi in the -- Vicarage Park – Open -- People do not always village Hall aspect Covenant on look after their hedges -- Tree near post box on buildings – needs to be -- Houses not in keeping School Lane too big and retained -- Dog fouling on dangerous -- Nice Houses Pavements by some -- Parking around Keb -- Appleby just the way mismanaged dogs. Not corner Housing it is Cleaned up -- Farmers Market -- Beautiful Village – very -- Some Estate Properties -- New People join village friendly and picturesque left very badly looked life -- Love Appleby Fair after, -- One way in- Paul Lane -- Buildings Nice -- Santon - Limit HGV out - Beck Lane Character. thoroughfare
54 Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 I Like I Do Not Like Improve
-- Santon – 2-3 years Temp -- Put in hard surfaces traffic signs and Traffic to the entrances to the system how temp is playing field temp is temporary -- There should be an -- Do not do one way in overall 20 mph speed Appleby as it speeds up limit in all village roads traffic. (except Ermine Street) -- North Lincs homes -- Farm Shop Chemical spray (illegal?) -- Community Spirit under hedges not -- Better use of Village strimmed Hall -- No Shops -- Village Pond and garden -- Santon - Make outside of houses look better -- Trim Hedges more -- Pub -- Slow traffic on main roads -- Busy fast traffic -- Buses -- Not enough buses -- Shop and pub -- Must have a shop -- Shop and pub -- Speed Camera on Ermine Street -- Hedges need trimming -- Fish and Chip shop
Notes The Stall was manned by Derek Hall, John Owston and Joy Powell Thanks to Alan Palmer for the photographs, Grant Dudson for design boards and Pam Hall for help setting up and dismantling.
Appleby Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement, May 2018 55 11 Appendix F Photographs from Community Drop in Day, 21 May 2016
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