Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework

Version 1.0 JanuaryGoldthorpe 2021 Masterplan Framework 1 Vision

To create a deliverable, sustainable, high-quality employment site which will provide for the town and the wider .

The employment site, local plan site reference ES10, is located of the A635 west of Goldthorpe. The Goldthorpe industrial estate is situated to the east and the RSPB Old Moor Wetlands Reserve to the south. RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor An attractive and high-quality employment-led development will be delivered on the 73 hectare site, comprising of ofces, research and development and industrial uses in Class E. Contents The redevelopment of this site provides an opportunity to deliver a high-quality employment site, whilst What is a Masterplan Framework 3 Design considerations: 12 responding positively to the surrounding environment. and why is it required? Movement and transport By respecting the site and its surroundings, the site Technical considerations 7 The concept masterplan 14 will be set within green infrastructure and will aim to embrace low carbon and energy usage. Site constraints 10 Next steps 18

Site opportunities 11

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 2 What is a Masterplan Framework and why is it required?

Barnsley National Council’s Local Plan Goldthorpe Planning Planning Policy and Supplementary Masterplan Applications and Guidance Planning Framework Documents

Each council is required by government to produce a development plan. The Local Plan The Masterplan Framework consultation allows This feedback will be reviewed and considered was adopted by the council in January 2019. residents and stakeholders to be involved and when drawing up the fnal Masterplan Framework. The Masterplan Framework is a strategic document provide feedback on site specifc draf plans and The Masterplan Framework will need to be approved that sits beneath the Local Plan and will inform key issues that haven’t been resolved through by Cabinet before the determination of any planning future planning applications. the Local Plan processes. applications within the masterplan area. Technical work is currently ongoing that will help to shape the It is a requirement that a number of larger allocated For example, these issues could include: Masterplan Framework and its requirements. sites need to be supported by a Masterplan • Landscape character Framework approved by the council. Looking at • Biodiversity large allocations in this way, rather than on a site- • Heritage and archaeology by-site basis, makes sure we can make the best • Conservation area use of sites and secure sustainable and inclusive • Land contamination and ground stability growth, refecting each of our corporate priorities. • Flood risk and drainage • Sustainable transport and active travel

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 3 Who is involved? The site is located west of the A1(M) and east of the Site allocation M1 motorway. Site reference Site area Proposed use Barnsley Council have worked in collaboration with ES10 72.9ha Employment: Business, The site itself contains arable farmland, with a network Edward Architecture and Savills, landowners and General Industry and land agents. of hedgerows and ditches running through it. Areas of Storage and Distribution plantation woodland are present along the northern Neighbouring site allocations Consultation is ongoing with all the landowners and boundary with Barnsley Road, while more mature HS51 (access to 14.8ha 279 dwellings land agents who have land interests that fall within broadleaved woodland is present on long stretches of site from ES10) the Masterplan Framework site boundary, and joint Carr Dike, which fows through the centre of the site. HS44 9.0ha 194 dwellings working and consultation is ongoing with Metropolitan Borough Council given the close The site also neighbours two allocated housing sites proximity of the local authority boundary. HS651 to the south, and HS44 to the east.

Masterplan Framework area

The Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework site covers local plan site reference ES10 and is located of the A635 west of the settlement of Goldthorpe.

The site is bordered to the east by both Goldthorpe Industrial Estate and residential properties within Goldthorpe and . The site’s north boundary borders the A635 with arable land and the village of Billingley to the north. The RSPB Old Moor Wetlands Reserve is to the south. To the west of the site, arable land extends to the A6195 south of Cathill roundabout.

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 4 Land ownership Neighbouring properties and uses

There are a number of diferent landowners within A land assembly strategy is being developed to There will be design considerations to reduce the masterplan site. Negotiations have been ongoing assist in bringing the site forwards. The map below the impact that the development will have on the with landowners during the development of the shows how the Masterplan Framework site could surrounding landscape which includes residential Masterplan Framework. be brought forward in a phased manner. properties to north west of site, Heather Garth Primary Academy, Lacewood Primary School and the residential development on Billingley View.

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Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 5 Public transport Active Travel A key priority is the building of a safe and fully segregated of-road active travel link connecting Bus Barnsley Council have an approved Active Travel Barnsley town centre and Goldthorpe. This will run The A635 (Barnsley Road) is a key bus route Strategy to encourage more people to walk and along the A635 (Barnsley Road) and pass the ES10 site connecting the new employment land with Barnsley, cycle in Barnsley, improving the quality of life of directly at the northern boundary. In addition, ways to and Doncaster town centres, as well Barnsley’s residents. improve walking and cycling from the already existing smaller centres such as Grimethorpe and Goldthorpe. Public Rights of Way will be considered and enhanced.

Bus Stop Distance Servicing Growth corridor, links, paths, roads: from site Billingley, Billingley 0.15km X19, 208, Green Lane 218, 218a Highgate, Dudley Drive 0.5km X19, 208, 218, 218a Darfeld, Balkley Lane 1.53km X19, 208, 218, 218a

Train Goldthorpe Rail Station is located approximately 2km east of the site. Operating on the Wakefeld Line, it provides hourly rail services between Leeds and Shefeld from Monday to Saturday, with a reduced service on Sunday. This allows people to travel to and from the site via rail as part of a combined journey.

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 6 Technical considerations

Landscape character Growth corridor natural environment:

The character of the existing landscape has been altered over the years as a result of mining activity. The site landscape comprises farmland. The proposed development will result in a loss of open farmland and a change in character. The loss of existing landscape features will be mitigated through signifcant new native planting. Proposed wide planting belts will help to visually screen development at the north west and southern boundaries. The site falls within the Dearne Valley Green Heart Nature Improvement Area which includes parts of Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham boroughs.

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 7 Biodiversity As part of the Local Plan process, a number of Due to the intended development of the site, some ecological surveys were undertaken which indicated vegetation will need to be removed. However, any The site is crossed by Carr Dike which enters the that the site was attractive to golden plover. Over the vegetation lost will be replaced and enhanced by site close to the centre of the north boundary and winter months of 2019/2020, golden plover surveys incorporating blocks of native tree planting and new exits mid-way down the site’s western boundary. and assessments were undertaken. The survey work hedgerows. As part of the Masterplan Framework, Bordering Carr Dike is broadleaved semi-natural was a follow up to original surveys completed in 2014. the scheme will: woodland, plantation woodland and sections of species poor grassland. The results conclude that the habitats on site are not • Retain the existing woodland and hedgerows critical to the local wintering golden plover populations on the site’s boundary; A network of hedges within the site area include a within the Dearne Valley. A Preliminary Ecological • Retain the section of hedgerow remaining mix of species rich and species poor. Some hedgerows Assessment Report (June 2020) has been completed in the north-west corner of the site are intact whilst others are defunct, however, this on the site by Middleton Bell Ecology and the remaining network provides a measure of ecological connectivity surveys are progressing to completion before a full We will continue to work with key stakeholders through the site away from Carr Dike. ecological impact assessment report is completed. including the RSPB, Natural ; Dearne The Masterplan Framework will look to retain as many Valley Green Heart Partnerships and the By retaining Carr Dike, this will minimise potential areas of signifcant ecological value as possible. Wildlife Trust. impacts downstream for other Dearne Valley nature sites. It is recommended that a 10m bufer to comprise At the planning application stage, a number of semi-natural habitat is established between Carr protected species surveys will be carried out to Dike and the new development. protect species. Heritage and archaeology

Further considerations may include: The Masterplan Framework aims to improve the An archaeological assessment of the site highlighted current ecological value of the site by 10%. This may that archaeological remains are likely to be present • a sustainable drainage system be achieved through the creation of new habitats within the southern part of the site. • green roofs and features. However, some of-site measures may It is recommended by both Barnsley Council and the • an ecologically sensitive lighting scheme also be an option to improve local wildlife sites Archaeology Service (SYAS) that further • new hedgerow planting and inflling around Goldthorpe. of boundary hedgerows archaeological reports should be commissioned at the • integrated bird nesting and bat roosting earliest opportunity to help clarify the nature of the opportunities in new buildings expected archaeological remains and their sensitivities.

This work will help inform the layout and design of the development within the site.

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 8 Conservation area Approximately 80% of the south is shown to lie on A drainage strategy is currently being developed natural bedrock of either shales, mudstones or the as part of the Masterplan Framework. This will also Billingley Conservation Area lies approximately 1km to Rock Sandstone of the middle coal consider food risk both within the site and within the north west of the masterplan site. The village sits on measures. Very few issues are anticipated over this the immediate locality. the crest of a hill that lies between Darfeld to the west section of the land as little former land uses other and to the east. Billingley was developed as a than agriculture is known. small farming village with two main farms located within a small community of workers, cottages and farmhouses, The Coal Authority are a key consultee for any future Air quality most likely existing from the medieval period onwards. proposed development for the masterplan site. The construction and operational phase air The village is one of a few in the area that was not quality impacts of the proposed development subject to major expansion and development during will be fully assessed. the growth of the mining industry in the late 19th and Flood risk assessment 20th centuries. Due to the position of the village, views are available in almost every direction out of the village. Carr Dike and a connecting unnamed watercourse The Masterplan Framework will seek to safeguard run through the site. The north west of the site falls the setting of the Billingley Conservation area while within Flood Zones 2 and 3, therefore development supporting the development of the site. will be carefully designed to ensure that building footprints do not enter into this area. However, servicing areas and car parking would be suitable Land contamination uses. A food risk assessment will be required as part of any planning applications along with a detailed and ground stability drainage strategy for the site.

South Yorkshire Mining Advisory Service have advised Improvements to the drainage of the site include the that the northern 20% of the site is largely made of fll creation of a habitat corridor along Carr Dike as well material associated with the backflling of the former as sustainable drainage solutions. This will ensure opencast coal operations in this area. Small sections in that rainwater falling on the site is still able to drain the extreme north and north east (which have not been into the Dike which would also improve water quality. opencast) will pose some risk for shallow historic mining void migration. Future development in these areas will require suitable site investigation works to ensure sound stability for development in those specifc areas.

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 9 Site constraints Growth corridor constraints:

• Sloping valley site

• Afected by food zones 2 and 3

• Ecology and trees around Carr Dike and tributaries (8 meter minimum required)

• Road side trees to A635

• Overhead cables

• Former mining activity

• Views from Billingley Conservation Area 1 mile to the north

• Views from existing and proposed housing developments

• Long distant views north west and south

• RSPB Dearne Valley, Old Moor to south-west

• Don’t afect the openness of the adjacent greenbelt, to north, west and south of site

• Don’t negatively afect the residential amenity of adjacent future housing sites

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 10 Site opportunities Growth corridor opportunities:

• Natural site split around Carr Dike ecology corridors

• Large level development plateaus achievable with ‘cut and fll’ and bunding

• New roundabout access from A635 serving north, west and southern sections

• Access from Dudley Drive serving north-east section

• Opportunity to extend and improve A635 roadside tree belt either side of access

• Levels, bunding and treescapes mitigate views from Billingley Conservation Area to north

• Enhance ecology areas and wetland drainage

• Opportunities to enhance agricultural conditions on retained felds attractive to golden plover

• Provision for access to adjacent site HS51

• Current highways improvements facilitate 168,000sq.m employment foor space

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 11 Design considerations: Movement and transport

Access Proposed access:

Access into the site will be taken from a proposed new roundabout on the A635 which would be the main entry point to the development. A secondary access could be taken from Dudley Drive to allow access into the plots to the north east. The site is also required to provide access into the residential allocation HS51. It is expected that this would be provided within the south east corner of the site taken from Billingley View.

Accessibility

In addition to the bus services on the A635, the site has the ability to be accessible by public transport with existing stops on Billingley View in the southeast corner. Therefore, it will be important to ensure that high-quality pedestrian routes are provided to link in with this existing bus route, which provides an hourly service between Barnsley and Rotherham.

In addition, Goldthorpe Railway Station is around The residential areas within Bolton upon Dearne and A series of highway works are being completed of 1.2km from the site and could be accessed from Goldthorpe are both within a 2km walking distance site to allow the impact of the development to be Dudley Drive on the eastern boundary. It will of the site. It will be important to ensure access along accommodated within the existing road network: therefore be important to allow pedestrian access the eastern boundary of the site to maximise the barnsley.gov.uk/m1-junction-36 along this frontage. opportunity for sustainable travel to and from the site.

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 12 Public transport provision Future planning applications relating to the masterplan Transition to Zero Carbon site will need to be supported by a Transport Assessment Barnsley Bus Partnership will be consulted throughout or Transport Statement and Travel Plan in order to As part of the Masterplan Framework, an energy the development of the Masterplan Framework to determine the transport implications of the development strategy will be developed. All built development establish the preferred means of the site being served proposal by all modes of transport. This process enables will be designed to aid the transition to a Zero by public transport. the highways and transport impacts of the development Carbon borough by 2045, in line with Barnsley’s to be fully assessed, and a package of measures Zero45 ambition. The design of the development It is envisaged that direct, safe and attractive walking developed that mitigate the impact of the development will be future proofed by: routes to bus stops will be provided to encourage the providing target levels for walking, cycling and public use of public transport for residents, employees and transport usage. The measures and mode share travel • Optimising the form and orientation of visitors. At the planning applications stage, developers targets agreed during the planning process will be buildings to maximise opportunities for will be required to submit Travel Plans which set out secured by the council through planning condition and/ natural daylight and solar technologies how sustainable travel measures will be implemented, or legal agreement between the applicant and council. • Prioritising fabric energy efciency and air monitored and reviewed over an agreed period. This will provide for the monitoring of the travel plan tightness to reduce energy demand towards achieving the set targets together with remedial • Where possible, moving away from fossil fuels measures that will need to be taken if travel plan targets and install heat pumps (ground or air source) are not achieved during a set period of time. Impact on the road network • Installing active Electric Vehicle charging points Bypasses for the villages of Hickleton and Marr, within Although every efort will be made to minimise private in accordance with the requirements of the the borough of Doncaster, also remain an aspiration car usage by providing necessary active travel and council’s Sustainable Travel Supplementary with work ongoing to develop a business case aimed public transport infrastructure and promoting measures Planning Document, or as a consequence of an at secure funding, which would then enable a planning to encourage staf not to use their cars, it is recognised agreed electric vehicle charge point strategy application to be prepared. Given that trafc generated that an employment site of this scale will inevitably from this site would likely increase trafc volumes on • Assess the feasibility for solar panels and increase trafc on the road network. Partly in recognition the A635, the Council is working closely with Doncaster green roofs of this, the capacity of roundabouts to the east of the Metropolitan Borough Council and Shefeld City site (Cathill, Broomhill and Wath Road roundabouts) • Monitoring energy consumption in line with Region to support their work on the business case. is currently being enhanced. This represents the Barnsley Council’s Sustainable Energy Action Plan latest in a series of infrastructure investments over We are also striving to gain a consensus on how • Assess the feasibility of battery storage or provide recent decades that have helped improve accessibility delivery of this site could be phased, particularly as it the appropriate connections and space for future to and from the Dearne Valley to encourage job is allocated for employment use and that job creation connections, to reduce peak demand creation and new homes within and around the former is paramount given the impact of the pandemic. • Reduce embodied carbon, by using less material, mining settlements. We are therefore interested in your views as to how we recycled aggregates and steel, and design for might control the phasing of development within the fexibility, adaptability and disassembly Masterplan Framework.

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 13 The concept masterplan

Designs help to create a sense of place and distinctive built environment and are critical Option 1: to the success of the Masterplan Framework. Warehousing and distribution use Future detailed design will consider the Option 2: arrangement of buildings and positioning Mix of plot sizes of landscaping. Option 3: As shown on the emerging masterplan, the employment Business park style elements of the Masterplan Framework will be split down into plots of varying sizes. The below illustrations provide examples of how the site could be developed with diferent employment opportunities. The three plans show a range of diferent size units, which would attract a variety of end users.

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 14 Option 1: Warehousing and distribution use

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 15 Option 2: Mix of plot sizes

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 16 Option 3: Business park style

Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework 17 Planning strategy Timeline Next steps

The adopted Barnsley Local Plan sets out that Six week Public Consultation period: The Masterplan Framework will continue to evolve Masterplan Frameworks should be adopted prior to 25 January to 8 March 2021 incorporating technical work as it becomes available. the determination of any planning applications on This public consultation is an opportunity for the land within the site. The Masterplan Framework will Adoption of Masterplan Framework: local community and key stakeholders to provide be a material consideration in the determination of Summer 2021 important feedback on the Masterplan Framework subsequent planning applications. themes and to help shape the fnal document.

For all the latest on the Goldthorpe West Masterplan Framework, including details of how you can submit your comments, please visit: barnsley.gov.uk/Goldthorpe

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