Hambleton District Council Local Green Space: Recommendations Report

HAMBLETON DISTRICT COUNCIL LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT

AUGUST 2016 REV 01 VISTA Design & Assessment Contents

INTRODUCTION 1

METHODOLOGY 2

BEDALE SITES 3 - 75

BRANDSBY 76 - 84

CARLTON HUSTHWAITE 85 - 89

KIRKBY FLEETHAM 90 - 94

NORTHALLERTON 95 - 110

RUDBY 111 -115

SCRUTON 116 - 120

THIRSK 121 - 125

THORNTON LE BEANS 126 - 133

SUMMARY TABLES 134 - 136 Introduction

The National Planning Policy Framework allows local These criteria are not specific, but they act as communities to identify green areas of particular guidance which should then be interpreted at a local significance for designation as ‘Local Green local level: Spaces’. These designations will provide protection 4.8 Educational Sites School and college playing and only allow new development in ‘very special fields and grounds would not normally be suitable circumstances’. for designation. This is because national guidance Most green spaces will not be appropriate for states that the space must be capable of enduring designation and this report assesses which of the beyond the plan period. In order to address future ‘call for sites’ LGS nominations are appropriate. needs for school places there may be a need to reconfigure the arrangement of school buildings National Planning Policy Framework and playing fields. The National Planning Policy Para. 76. Local communities through local and Framework states that local planning authorities neighbourhood plans should be able to identify should give great weight to the need to create, for special protection green areas of particular expand or alter schools. Therefore, educational sites importance to them. By designating land as Local (grounds and playing fields) would not normally be Green Space local communities will be able to rule suitable for designation. out new development other than in very special 4.9 Highway Land/Roadside Verges Highway land/ circumstances. Identifying land as Local Green roadside verges would not normally be suitable Space should therefore be consistent with the for designation. This is because national guidance local planning of sustainable development and states that the space must be capable of enduring complement investment in sufficient homes, jobs beyond the plan period. Land adjoining an existing and other essential services. Local Green Spaces highway is the subject of ‘Permitted Development’ should only be designated when a plan is prepared rights, which could be used to bring forward or reviewed, and be capable of enduring beyond development that may be contrary to a Local Green the end of the plan period. Space designation, but would not require planning Para. 77. The Local Green Space designation will not permission to be granted. Highway land may also be appropriate for most green areas or open space. be utilised in bringing forward future highway/ The designation should only be used: transport schemes. Therefore, highway land/ • where the green space is in reasonably close roadside verges would not normally be suitable for proximity to the community it serves; designation. • where the green area is demonstrably Sites with planning permission – A green space special to a local community and holds a particular within a site with extant planning permission local significance, for example because of its beauty, (within the red line) cannot be designated until the historic significance, recreational value (including as development is complete. a playing field), tranquility or richness of its wildlife; and • where the green area concerned is local in character and is not an extensive tract of land. 78. Local policy for managing development within a Local Green Space should be consistent with policy for Green Belts.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 1 Methodology

The spaces put forward will be “tested” through the 3. Designating land as Local Green Space should: local plan process. The list of nominated spaces and • be consistent with local planning of the assessment checklist and mapping for each site sustainable development follows this introduction. • complement investment in sufficient Each of the sites nominated by the community was homes, jobs and other essential services assessed against the three Key NPPF criteria. A site proposed as Local Green Space must meet the criteria set out within the NPPF: Land ownership is not assessed and as the sites have been put forward by the community it is assumed 1. Land must meet all the following criteria: there is evidence of community support (though • Demonstrably special to local community this should be considered in more detail prior to formal designation to ensure there is adequate • Reasonable close proximity to the community support for the site). community serves • Local in character • Not an extensive tract of land • Not an area with extant planning permission within which the Local Green Space could not be accommodated

Whether a site is ‘extensive’ or not relates to two key factors – is the site in proportion to the scale of the surrounding landscape units (such as the size of neighboring fields) or is it below 20 ha? This size guideline (20 ha) is taken from the ‘Accessible Natural Greenspace standards’ for a site within a ‘local’ (2km) distance from a community.

2. Land must hold particular local significance for at least one of the following reasons: • Beauty • Historic Significance • Recreational value • Tranquility • Wildlife • Other reason

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 3 B/011/005/G - Bedale Allotments

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Bedale Allotment Association, The Allotment Gardens, Masham Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/005/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NO planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.41ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 0.41 ha, so is not extensive. The site is in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated within the residential areas to the south of Bedale. It is generally well connected by footpaths so feels physically and visually connected to its local context.

4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA?

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 4 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The area is a well-managed allotment site within a residential area.

Located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes

North Yorkshire & York Landscape Characterisation Project, 2011: classified as Enclosed Land: SUMMARY: This is an area of unknown planned enclosure which consists of medium sized fields defined by regular external and straight internal hedgerows. This area has partial legibility due to a fairly high degree of boundary loss since the first edition. Aesthetic qualities: small scale, open, uniform, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: - No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is generally visually enclosed due to surrounding residential built form. Close / mid-range views from the site over the surrounding residential area and slightly longer views over the play area to the east.

5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NOT THE VILLAGE / TOWN? KNOWN 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES Allotment gardening 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? YES A small scale landscape unit bordered by residential development. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 5 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO

9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS BEDALE ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION SUITABLE FOR YES DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possess local significance because of its ‘recreational value’.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 7 B/011/005/g: SITE CONTEXT Site Photos

B/011/005/g:LOCAL GREEN SPACE: SITE RECOMMENDATIONS PHOTO REPORTgRAPHSPAGE 8 B121/001/G- Bedale Athletics and Sport Association

B/011/004/G 1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Bedale Athletic and Sports Association, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1HA 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/121/001/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations such as housing etc? NO

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 4.35 ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 4.35 ha in size so is not extensive. The site is generally similar in size / scale to the surrounding landscape units 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the north side of the A684 on the north west edge of Bedale. It is approx. 600m outside Bedale but is connected by road, pavement and public footpath so feels physically and visually connected to its local context.

3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale / Aiskew 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 600m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? NO 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? An A road separates the sports area from the main areas of Bedale. Pavement YES evident so provides access rather than a barrier. 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA?

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 9 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site is a sports pitch (cricket & football) and associated buildings. The site lies adjacent to a tree lined A road on the outskirts of Bedale and contrasts with the open agricultural nature of the surrounding landscape.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 6 Magnesium Landscape Ridge. North Yorkshire & York Landscape Characterisation Project, 2011: The site falls within area characterised as enclosed land: SUMMARY: This is an area of piecemeal enclosure which consists of medium sized irregular fields defined by erratic hedgerows. This area has partial legibility due to a high degree of boundary loss and dates to the early post medieval.

Aesthetic qualities: large scale, open, simple, consistent, regular Perceptual / sensory: N/A No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO Site is visually open in a flat landscape. Short range views in / out due to surrounding vegetation. Views within site. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? YES 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES PRoW along north eastern boundary and footway along A684 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO

7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? YES (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO An open site adjacent to a busy road 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 10 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS B/121/001/G BEDALE ATHLETICS AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION YES SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is relatively ‘local’, is not ‘extensive’ and is in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves (it is outside a 5 min walking distance but is accessible on foot, although primary access would be by car) and holds a special significance due to its recreational value.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 13 B/121/001/g: SITE PHOTOgRAPHS B/011/003/G - Bedale Hall Park

B/011/003/G 1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Bedale Hall Park North End Bedale North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/003/G 1.3 SITE PHOTOS: 1.4 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NO planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 2.42ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 2.42 ha in size so is not extensive. The site is generally smaller in size / scale to the surrounding landscape units 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated immediately to the north edge of Bedale, on the west side of the A684. It is connected by road and pavement so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. It is also associated with local community facilities such as Bedale Hall Community Centre. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 0m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? A684 runs along the sites North East boundary NO 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT YES The site is a large public park with play areas, skate park and bandstand.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 6 Magnesium Landscape Ridge.

North Yorkshire & York Landscape Characterisation Project, 2011: the site is classified as Settlement. SUMMARY: This is the historic core of the market town of Bedale with high density housing and a linear plan focused on the public space of the market place, private space is varied but is mainly back gardens. It has significant legibility.

Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, open, simple, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: managed, safe

No obvious detracting elements / characteristics and the site contributes strongly towards the setting of Bedale.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 14 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT YES Site is visually open in a flat landscape and forms a prominent feature at the northern end of the town centre. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? YES Covered entirely by non- designated park and garden; Bedale Hall Park. Also entirely within Bedale Conservation Area. 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NOT THE VILLAGE / TOWN? KNOWN

6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Open access 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES Dog walking, childrens play, skateboarding 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO A relatively open site on the edge of Bedale. Significant use by people.

8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE YES ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? YES Includes small area of Deciduous Woodland included in PHI to the south west of the site. 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? YES 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS BEDALE HALL PARK SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL YES GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possesses local significance for its ‘beauty’, ‘historic significance’, ‘recreational value’ and the ‘richness of its wildlife’.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 17 B/011/011/G - Bedale School and Leisure Centre

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: OS Field 5545, Playing Field, All Weather Pitch Bedale Leisure Centre, Bedale CoE Primary School Firby Road and Bedale High School, Playing Field and Outdoor Sports Area Fitzalan Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/011/G 1.4 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES planning applications / permissions? The bulk of the sites are school grounds and therefore not suitable for designation as LGS. 2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 9.73ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The area of the sites is 9.73 ha in size so they are collectively large but not extensive. The sites are generally similar in size / scale to the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The sites are situated on the southern side of Bedale and are surrounded by residential areas. They are generally well connected by road and pavement so feel physically and visually connected to their local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 0m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? The school grounds have limited accessibility to the public YES 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The sites are managed and mown amenity grassland.

Southern sections of sites located within Landscape Character Type 6) Magnesium Landscape Ridge. Northern sections within settlement boundary located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes.

North Yorkshire & York Landscape Characterisation Project, 2011: The site is classified as Settlement: SUMMARY This is the modern expansion of Bedale consisting of medium density housing in cul de sacs with front and back gardens as private space and playing fields as public space. It has invisible legibility from the previous HLC of unknown planned enclosure.

Aesthetic qualities: large scale, open, uniform, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: exposed

No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The sites are visually open but have short range views in / out due to surrounding vegetation / built form.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 18 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NOT THE VILLAGE / TOWN? KNOWN 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? YES 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Sites are for users of Leisure centre and school, so not open access 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO A series of open spaces surrounded by busy roads / footways. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: ARE THE FIELDS AROUND BEDALE LEISURE CENTRE, PRIMARY NO SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ but is mostly school grounds so not suitable for LGS designation.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 21 B/011/010/G - Bedale Park Golf Course

1 GENERAL INFOMATION

1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Bedale Park Golf Course North, South and South West Bedale North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/010/G 1.4 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NOT planning applications / permissions? KNOWN

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? NO 2.1 SITE AREA 45.18ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? YES The site is 45.18 ha in size so is extensive. The site is generally larger in size / scale than the surrounding landscape units 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the south side of the A684 on the north edge of Bedale. It is on the edge of Bedale but is connected by road, pavement and public footpath so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. However, most users will access the facility by car from a wider area.

3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale / Aiskew. Whilst it is possible to walk to the site, most users will use private vehicles. 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 150m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? A684 to NE of eastern site. Membership / green fees required to play / access YES the site. No PRoW crossing the site.

4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA?

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 22 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site is a large golf course with significant areas of maintained grass, linear woodland and isolated ‘parkland’ trees.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 6 Magnesium Landscape Ridge.

North Yorkshire & York Landscape Characterisation Project, 2011: The North East section is classified as Recreational. Summary: This is Bedale Golf course which has partial legibility of the previous HLC of Bedale Park and seems to have been here since 1894? According to the clubs website. This has significant legibility as a historic landscape in its own right.

SW section classified as Enclosed Land: Summary: This is an area of piecemeal enclosure which has partial legibility with about 50% boundary loss since the first edition. It consists of medium sized irregular fields defined by erratic hedgerow boundaries. This dates to the early post medieval period.

Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, open, simple, consistent, regular Perceptual / sensory: managed

No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO Site is visually open in a flat landscape. Short range views in / out due to surrounding vegetation / walls. Short to mid-range views within site due to extensive mature vegetation.

6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? YES 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Yes, but green fees / membership required 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 23 A relatively open site on the edge of Bedale. Significant use by people playing sport. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE YES ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? YES Priority Habitat Inventory – Includes area of deciduous woodland running east west across central area of golf course. 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? YES

9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS BEDALE PARK GOLF COURSE SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A NO LOCAL GREENSPACE? Whilst the site possesses local significance for the ‘richness of its wildlife’ and ‘recreational value’, it is considered to be an ‘extensive tract of land’ and paid access is required.

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B/011/011/g: SITE PHOTOgRAPHS B004/015/G - Big Sheep and Little Cow

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Oakwood Enterprises Big Sheep And Little Cow The Bridge Aiskew Bank Aiskew North Yorkshire DL8 1AW 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/004/015/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES* planning applications / permissions? *Designated as ‘Renaissance Park’? Is this still a current planning designation? 2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 2.67ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? YES The site is 2.67 ha in size so is not extensive. The site is generally similar in size / scale to the surrounding landscape units 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the eastern bank of the Bedale Beck. It is generally well connected by road, pavement and public footpath so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 200 m to A684 Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? The Bedale Beck is a barrier but can be crossed by bridge. YES 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED YES AREA? Site partially identified through Settlement Characterisation as Local Green Space Designations 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site is an area of open space next to the river adjacent to the Big Sheep and Little Cow farm attraction.

Located within Landscape Character Type 6) Magnesium Limestone Ridge. Classified as Settlement SUMMARY: This is the modern expansion of Bedale consisting of medium density housing in cul de sacs with front and back gardens as private space and playing fields as public space. It has invisible legibility from the previous HLC of unknown planned enclosure. Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, open, simple, consistent, random Perceptual / sensory: sheltered No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO Site is visually enclosed and set in low landform along the Bedale Beck. Short range views in / out due to surrounding vegetation / walls. Some distant views within site e.g. to St Gregorys church.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 27 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? YES Western section of site falls within Bedale Conservation Area 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO No 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NOT THE VILLAGE / TOWN? KNOWN 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES PRoW to north of site. Paid access required? 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? Associated with farm attraction YES 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO An enclosed space along the Bedale Beck, but a relatively busy local attraction.

9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN

10 CONCLUSION: IS B/121/001/G BEDALE ATHLETICS AND SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS NO* QUARRY SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ but while it possesses local significance for its ‘historic significance’ and ‘recreational value’ paid access is required. As a result, LGS designation is not considered appropriate. *NB Further assessment required to determine public access – if the public can use the open space associated with the farm for free, then LGS would be appropriate. Is the site still designated as ‘Renaissance Park’?*

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 30 B011/008/G - Calvert Way Play Area

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Play Area at Calvert Way Bedale North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/008/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NO planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.2ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 0.2 ha, so is not extensive. The site is in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated within the residential areas to the south of Bedale. It is generally well connected by footpaths so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO

4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? Site identified through Settlement Characterisation as Local Green Space Designations 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site is a childrens play area adjacent to residential development.

Located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes

Classified as Enclosed Land: SUMMARY: This is an area of unknown planned enclosure which consists of medium sized fields defined by regular external and straight internal hedgerows. This area has partial legibility due to a fairly high degree of boundary loss since the first edition. Aesthetic qualities: small scale, open, uniform, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is generally visually enclosed due to residential built form. Close / mid range views from the site over the surrounding residential area and allotments.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 31 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES Childrens play area 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO A small scale landscape unit bordered by residential development.

9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN

10 CONCLUSION: IS CALVERT WAY PLAY AREA SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A YES LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possess local significance because of its ‘recreational value’.

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B/011/008/g: SITE PHOTOgRAPHS B011/014/G - Firby Road football Club 1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Football Ground Firby Road Bedale North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/014/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NOT planning applications / permissions? KNOWN

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 2.1ha

2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 2.1 ha, so is not extensive. The site is in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated just outside the residential areas to the south east of Bedale. It is generally well connected by road and pavement so feel physically and visually connected to its local context.

4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site is an area of managed grassland used for football pitches by Bedale Juniors football club.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 6) Magnesium Landscape Ridge.

Classified as Enclosed Land: SUMMARY: This is an area of unknown planned enclosure which consists of medium sized fields defined by regular external and straight internal hedgerows. This area has partial legibility due to a fairly high degree of boundary loss since the first edition Aesthetic qualities: large scale, open, uniform, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: exposed No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The sit is visually enclosed – due to the boundary vegetation views out are limited.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 35 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? YES 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? The public can use the site for YES informal kick-a-bouts 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO A large scale open landscape units bordered by a road.

The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possess local significance because of its ‘recreational value’.

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B/011/014/g: SITE PHOTOgRAPHS B011/004/G - Knabbs Quarry

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Knabbs Quarry Masham Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2SD 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/004/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations such as housing etc? YES* *Ownership by School? 2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.23 ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 0.23 ha in size so is not extensive. The site is generally smaller than the surrounding fields. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the opposite side of the Masham Road / B6268 and is approx. 40m away from the school. The site is approx. 100m to the south of the properties on Ash Tree Road and feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale / Mowbray School. The site seems to be solely for the use of the school. 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 100m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? A B road separates the garden from the school. Access is controlled by a locked YES gate. No obvious informal footpaths connecting direct to adjoining housing estate. 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT YES The site is located within Landscape Character Type 6 Magnesium Landscape Ridge, but is more typical of an urban area. The site lies adjacent to a tree lined B road on the outskirts of Bedale and contrasts with the open agricultural and urban nature of the surrounding landscape. Aesthetic qualities: intimate, enclosed, organised Perceptual / sensory: tranquil, sheltered No obvious detracting elements / characteristics

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 39 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO Site is visually enclosed with limited views in / out due to surrounding vegetation. Views within site. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Limited access - School / public restricted 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.2 IS THE SITE TRANQUIL? An enclosed, sheltered and tranquil space Yes 7.3 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE YES ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? YES The site is a locally important site in an area of agriculture, recreational grasslands and urban development. 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS B/011/004/G KNABBS QUARRY SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION YES* AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves and holds a special significance due to its beauty, recreational value and tranquillity; *however, it seems to be in the ownership of Mowbray School and if that is the case then is not therefore suitable for LGS designation*.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 42 B011/006/G - Four sites

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Land Adjacent to Samwaies Court, The Bowling Green, Land South East of Wycar House and Land North of Bedale Bowls Club Wycar Bedale North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/006/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES planning applications / permissions? Two of the sites are highway verges and therefore unsuitable for LGS designation. 2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.34ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? YES The area of the 5 sites is 0.34 ha in size so they are not extensive. The sites are generally similar in size / scale to the surrounding landscape units, or smaller. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The sites are situated on the western side of eh centre of Bedale and within the Conservation area. They are generally well connected by road and pavement so feel physically and visually connected to their local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 0m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? Is membership of the Bowls club required to play? YES

4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED YES AREA? Site(s) identified through Settlement Characterisation as Local Green Space Designations (entirety of sites)

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 43 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT YES The sites are a mix of spaces: a small grass verge seating area, a bowls club, a treed verge and small area of parkland.

Located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes.

Classified as Settlement: SUMMARY: This is the historic core of the market town of Bedale with high density housing and a linear plan focused on the public space of the market place, private space is varied but is mainly back gardens. It has significant legibility. Aesthetic qualities: small scale, open, simple, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: noisy No obvious detracting elements / characteristics The area of ‘parkland’ and treed verge are considered to have elements of ‘beauty’ and contribute to the townscape context and setting of Bedale. 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT YES The sites are visually open and contribute to the townscape of Bedale. Short range views in / out due to surrounding vegetation / built form. Some distant views within site e.g. to St Gregorys church.

5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? YES Falls entirely within Bedale Conservation Area 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? YES Yes – a well 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NOT THE VILLAGE / TOWN? KNOWN 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? (Bowls Club) YES 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Other than the bowls club, the sites are open and fully accessible 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? ‘Parkland’ site is used for YES informal recreation 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO A series of open spaces surrounded by busy roads / footways.

8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 44 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO

9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS B/011/006/G SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL YES GREENSPACE? The sites are ‘local’, are in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possesses local significance for ‘beauty’, ‘historic significance’ and ‘recreational value’. However, two of the sites are highway verges and therefore not suitable for LGS designation. The ‘parkland’ site and the Bowls club are potentially eligible.

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B/011/006/g: SITE PHOTOgRAPHS B/011/016/G - Mowbray School

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Mowbray School Masham Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2SD 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/016/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES planning applications / permissions? School grounds 2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 2.3ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 2.3 ha, so is not extensive. The site is in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated adjacent the residential areas to the south of Bedale. It is generally well connected by road and pavement so feel physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO

4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site is an area of managed school grounds (mainly grassland with some area of garden / tree planting).

Located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes and within 6) Magnesium Limestone Ridge

Classified as Enclosed Land: SUMMARY: This is an area of unknown planned enclosure which consists of medium sized fields defined by regular external and straight internal hedgerows. This area has partial legibility due to a fairly high degree of boundary loss since the first edition. Aesthetic qualities: large scale, open, uniform, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is visually enclosed to the west due to the boundary vegetation but more open to the east.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 48 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NOT THE VILLAGE / TOWN? KNOWN 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? YES 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Access is controlled as it is a school ground 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO A large scale open landscape unit bordered by a road and residential development. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS MOWBRAY SCHOOL SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL NO GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possess local significance because of its ‘recreational value’; however, it is a school ground so not suitable for LGS designation.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 51 B/011/015/G - Oak Tree Drive

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Land at Oak Tree Drive Bedale North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/015/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NO planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.51ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 0.51 ha, so is not extensive. The site is in keeping with, or smaller than, the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated within the residential areas to the west of Bedale. It is generally well connected by footpaths and a couple of access points from the housing areas adjoining it so it feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO

4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? Site identified through Settlement Characterisation as Local Green Space Designations 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site is an open area of managed amenity grassland with tree planting on its roadside border.

Located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes

Classified as Settlement: SUMMARY: This is the modern expansion of Bedale consisting of medium density housing in cul de sacs with front and back gardens as private space and playing fields as public space. It has invisible legibility from the previous HLC of unknown planned enclosure. Aesthetic qualities: small scale, open, uniform, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is generally visually enclosed due to residential built form on the west, south and east sides. Views are slightly more open to the golf course to the north.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 52 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NOT THE VILLAGE / TOWN? KNOWN 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES Football kick-a-bout, dog walking 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO A small scale landscape unit bordered by residential development. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS LAND AT OAK TREE DRIVE SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A YES LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possess local significance because of its ‘recreational value’.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 55 B/011/009/G - OS Fields 3876 & 5563

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: OS Fields 3876 & 5563, Bedale North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/009/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES planning applications / permissions? Coach Park / housing 2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 8.46 ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 8.46 ha in size so is not extensive. The site is generally similar in size / scale to the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the north side of the A684 on the north west edge of Bedale. It is on the edge of Bedale but is connected by road, pavement and public footpath so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 150m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? A684 runs along SW boundary. YES 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site is located within Landscape Character Type 6 Magnesium Landscape Ridge.

North western section (NW of field boundary) categorised as enclosed land: SUMMARY This is an area of large regular fields defined by regular hedgerows externally and internally by an erratic river. This area has fragmentary legibility due to such a high degree of boundary loss (about 80%) and was previously planned enclosure. South eastern section classified as Settlement: SUMMARY This is the historic core of the market town of Bedale with high density housing and a linear plan focused on the public space of the market place, private space is varied but is mainly back gardens. It has significant legibility.

The site is two degraded agricultural fields left after the construction of the new bypass. Aesthetic qualities: large scale, open, simple, consistent, regular Perceptual / sensory: Noisy No obvious detracting elements / characteristics

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 56 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO Site is visually open in a flat landscape. Short range views in / out due to surrounding vegetation. Views within site. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? NO No, gated access 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO

10 CONCLUSION: IS OS FIELDS 3876 & 5563 SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A NO LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is currently subject to a planning application for a coach park and does not hold any local significance.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 59 B/011/007/G - Parker Drive, Stapleton Close and Peirse Close

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Land at the end of Parker Drive, Land at Stapleton Close and Land Adjacent to Peirse Close Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2UG 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/007/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NOT planning applications / permissions? KNOWN

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 1.12ha (3 separate sites) 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The area consists of 3 sites (2 small, 1 larger) with a combined area of 1.12 ha, so the sites are not extensive. The sites are generally in keeping with the scale of the area. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The sites are situated within the residential areas to the south east of Bedale. They are generally well connected by road and pavement so feel physically and visually connected to their local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale (SE) 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 0m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The sites are a series of small amenity open spaces, the largest of which includes an equipped play space.

The sites are located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes.

Aesthetic qualities: small scale, open, uniform, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: N/A

No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The sites are visually enclosed – due to the built form views out are limited.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 60 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Open access 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? Small areas of open space in the YES housing estates, play area and informal play

9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS LAND AT THE END OF PARKER DRIVE, STAPLETON CLOSE YES AND ADJACENT TO PEORSE CLOSE SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The sites are ‘local’, are in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community they serve’ and possess local significance because of their ‘recreational value’.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 63 B/011/007/g: SITE PHOTOgRAPHS B/011/018/G - River and Harbour

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Grassed area along the River, South End Village Green Harbour View Bedale North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/018/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NO planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.27ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 0.27 ha in size so is not extensive. The site is a long thin area alongside the river and is generally smaller in size / scale to the surrounding landscape units 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the western edge of the historic centre of Bedale, on the western bank of the Bedale Beck. It is well connected by road, pavement and public footpath so feels physically and visually connected to its local context.

3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 0m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? River to the East but is a linear site so river not a constraint. A684 to the north YES but also provides easy access. 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT YES The site is a linear greenspace following the western bank of the Bedale Beck.

The site is partially located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes and 6) Magnesium Limestone Ridge. Site classified as Settlement: SUMMARY This is the historic core of the market town of Bedale with high density housing and a linear plan focused on the public space of the market place, private space is varied but is mainly back gardens. It has significant legibility. Aesthetic qualities: small scale, enclosed, diverse, consistent, random Perceptual / sensory: sheltered, tranquil No obvious detracting elements / characteristics

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 64 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO Site is visually enclosed and set in low landform along the Bedale Beck. Short range views in / out due to surrounding vegetation / walls. Short range views within site. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? YES Falls within Bedale Conservation Area. 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? YES The Harbour 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF YES THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Open access 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? Dog walking, fishing YES 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? YES An enclosed and tranquil space along the Bedale Beck. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE YES ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? YES Locally important riverside habitat 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN

10 CONCLUSION: IS GRASSED AREA ALONG THE RIVER SUITABLE FOR YES DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possesses local significance for its ‘beauty’, ‘historic significance’, ‘recreational value’, ‘tranquillity’ and ‘richness of its wildlife’.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 67 B/011/012/G - Sewage Works

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Sewage Disposal Works South End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2DP 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/012/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NOT planning applications / permissions? KNOWN

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.66ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The area of the site is 0.66 ha in size so it is not extensive. The site is generally similar or smaller in size / scale to the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the southern side of Bedale and is bordered by residential areas to the south and the Bedale Beck to the north. It is generally well connected by road and pavement so feel physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 0m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? Sewage works and river to the north. B6285 to the south. The site is fenced and YES secure. 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The sites is an area of woodland around a sewage treatment works.

Located within Landscape Character Type 6) Magnesium Limestone Ridge.

Classified as Settlement: SUMMARY This is the modern expansion of Bedale consisting of medium density housing in cul de sacs with front and back gardens as private space and playing fields as public space. It has invisible legibility from the previous HLC of unknown planned enclosure. Aesthetic qualities: large scale, open, uniform, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: exposed No obvious detracting elements / characteristics 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is visually enclosed – due to the tree cover views out are limited. The site does form a wooded ‘entrance’ to Bedale from the east.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 68 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NOT THE VILLAGE / TOWN? KNOWN 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? NO Fenced wooded area around a sewage treatment works. ‘Informal’ access point. 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? No

7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO A wooded area bordered by a road and sewage works. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? (but probably some NO importance as it is a wooded area) 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN

10 CONCLUSION: IS SEWAGE DISPOSAL WORKS SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A NO LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and but does not possess local significance.

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B/011/012/g: SITE PHOTOgRAPHS B/011/013/G - St Gregorys Church

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: St Gregorys Church North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AF 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/011/013/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NO planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 1.83ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 1.83 ha in size so is not extensive. The site is generally smaller in size / scale to the surrounding landscape units 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated immediately to the north edge of Bedale, on the east side of the A684. It is connected by road, pavement and public footpath so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Bedale 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? 0m Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? A684 to the West of the site. River to the East. YES 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED YES AREA? Site identified through Settlement Characterisation as Local Green Space Designations 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT YES The site is a historic churchyard associated with St Gregorys church.

The site is partially located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes and 6) Magnesium Limestone Ridge.

Site classified as Settlement: SUMMARY This is the historic core of the market town of Bedale with high density housing and a linear plan focused on the public space of the market place, private space is varied but is mainly back gardens. It has significant legibility. Aesthetic qualities: small scale, enclosed, simple, consistent, organised, regular, formal Perceptual / sensory: managed, safe, tranquil No obvious detracting elements / characteristics

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 72 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO Site is visually enclosed and set in landform which falls towards the Bedale Beck. Short range views in / out due to surrounding vegetation / walls. Short range views within site. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? YES The Church is a Listed Buildings. Falls entirely within Bedale Conservation area 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? YES Graves, war memorial 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF YES THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Open access 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? YES An enclosed and tranquil space on the northern edge of Bedale. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS B/121/001/G BEDALE ATHLETICS AND SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS YES QUARRY SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possesses local significance for its ‘beauty’, ‘historic significance’ and ‘tranquility’.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 76 E/019/003/G - Recreation Area

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Recreational Area Brandsby North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: E/019/003/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current TBC planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 2.06ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? YES The site is 2.06 ha, so is not extensive in itself and is generally smaller than the scale of the surrounding landscape units. However, in terms of use the site has a small play area but the majority is agricultural; it is therefore ‘locally extensive’. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the northern edge of the village but is bordered to the west by the gardens of low-density existing residential areas and to the south by residential properties so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Brandsby 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 12m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO Gate (open) 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED YES AREA? Howardian Hills AONB 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of an open grassed pastoral field in front of the Cholmeley Hall with a small play area.

The site is located within Landscape Character Area 23 Yearsley Ridge (corresponds with LCT 12) Wooded Hills and Valleys.

The site is generally typical of the key characteristics of the LCA (a transitional plateau fringe of complex topography), but does not feel to be any greater landscape value than other non-developed areas. The site falls within Enclosed Land: SUMMARY his is an area of unknown planned enclosure which is modern in date and consists of medium sized semi irregular fields defined by regular external and straight internal hedges. This area has fragmentary legibility due to boundary change Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, enclosed at mid-range, simple, organised Perceptual / sensory: sheltered There are no obvious detracting elements / characteristics.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 77 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is visually enclosed, with limited views out / in (other than to the localised higher ground to the north). Woodland to the east limits views in / out.

5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF N/A THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES PRoW connects to the south of the site from the B1363. Gated (open) public access 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO Position next to road at northern entrance to village

8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS BRANDSBY RECREATIONAL AREA SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION NO AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’ and is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ but is considered to be extensive. A smaller – and therefore more appropriate – area could be considered for inclusion as a LGS.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 80 E/019/003A/G - Agricultural Area

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Agricultural Area Brandsby North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: E/019/003A/G 1.4 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current NOT planning applications / permissions? KNOWN

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 2.059ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 2.059 ha, so is not extensive and is generally in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the north eastern edge of the village but is bordered to the south and west by residential properties so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Brandsby 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? YES Gates at the south and north entrances 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED YES AREA? Howardian Hills AONB 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of a sloping agricultural field within the scattered settlement with a wooded backdrop. Part of the

The site is located within Landscape Character Area 23 Yearsley Ridge (corresponds with LCT 12) Wooded Hills and Valleys.

The site is generally typical of the key characteristics of the LCA (a transitional plateau fringe of complex topography, well-wooded on steeper slopes), but does not feel to be any greater landscape value than other non-developed areas in the vicinity. The site falls within Enclosed Land: SUMMARY his is an area of unknown planned enclosure which is modern in date and consists of medium sized semi irregular fields defined by regular external and straight internal hedges. This area has fragmentary legibility due to boundary change Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, enclosed, simple, organised Perceptual / sensory: sheltered There are no obvious detracting elements / characteristics, or features of value.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 81 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is visually enclosed, with limited views out / in due to the woodland to the east, hedge boundary to the west and residential properties to the north and south. . 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF N/A THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? NO PRoW running through woods on eastern edge, but no evident means of public access. 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO Position next to road at northern entrance to village

8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS AGRICULTURAL AREA BRANDSBY SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION NO AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ but is not locally significant.

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1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Village Hall Butt Lane Carlton Husthwaite YO7 2BQ 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: T/024/002/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current TBC planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.18ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 0.18 ha, so is not extensive and is generally smaller than the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the eastern edge of the village but is bordered to the east by existing residential areas so feels physically and visually connected to its local context.

3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Carlton Husthwaite 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 10m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of an open amenity grassed field with a small piece of play equipment.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 16) North York Moor Fringe but is not typical of the LCA.

Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, exposed, simple, organised Perceptual / sensory: open

There are no obvious detracting elements / characteristics, but its nature is open and empty. 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is visually open, with mid range views out / in. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF N/A THE VILLAGE / TOWN?

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 86 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Open public access 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES Small piece of play equipment – very limited recreational value, but still an area that local children could use (e.g. football kick-about etc). 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO Position next to road at western entrance to village

10 CONCLUSION: IS VILLAGE HALL SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL YES GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and is locally significance in terms of its ‘recreational value’ (even though this is limited).

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 90 B/127/004 (007)/G - Lowfield Lane

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Land At Lowfield Lane Kirkby Fleetham North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/083/004 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current TBC planning applications / permissions? 2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 2.6ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 2.6 ha, so is not extensive. The site is in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The residential areas of Kirkby Fleetham are situated immediately to the north, west and south of the site. The village green is located immediately to the west and the Motte and Bailey Castle and medieval settlement earthworks within Garth Hall are located immediately south. It is generally well connected by footpaths to the village so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Kirkby Fleetham 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 20m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The area is a curved agricultural field with hawthorn boundary hedges on its north, west and southern boundaries. A small area of woodland is located on its south eastern edge. The site can be accessed by a gate on its west side which connects it to the village green.

Located within Landscape Character Type 25) Settled Vale Farmland. The site is typical of these key characteristics (openness, a patchwork of low lying predominantly arable fields, often delineated by a network of mature hedgerows, settlement pattern of villages) Classified as Enclosed Land: SUMMARY: This is an area of unknown planned enclosure which consists of medium sized fields defined by straight hedgerows. This area has complete legibility even though there has been a fair degree of boundary loss since the first edition.

Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, enclosed, simple, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: Tranquil, settled

No obvious detracting elements / characteristics

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 91 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT YES The site is generally visually enclosed due to surrounding flat topography, mature hedge boundaries and residential built form. The site forms an open setting for the village. A key view west from the gated access over the village green is identified in the Kirkby Fleetham Settlement Characterisation map. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? YES Located within the Kirkby Fleetham Conservation Area and adjacent to a SAM. 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? YES A pinfold 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF YES THE VILLAGE / TOWN? Considered sensitive to development in the Settlement Character Assessment 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? NO No PRoWs cross the site and there is a gated access. A PRoW runs along the south western edge of the site. Another terminates across the road which forms the south western boundary of the site 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? YES (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? N/A The site does not have public access, but due to its enclosed nature it would likely be tranquil.

8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS LAND AT LOWFIELD LANE SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A YES LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and possess local significance because of its ’historic significance’.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 96 N/110/002/G - Land off Stokesley Road

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Land Off Stokesley Road Northallerton North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: N/110/002/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 6.54ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 6.54 ha, so is not extensive. The site is composed of a number of arable fields which are in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is adjacent to existing residential development to the east side of Northallerton Road and the west of Stokesley Road so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Northallerton 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO

4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of 5 arable fields which are bordered to the west by the Northallerton Road and the east by Stokesley Road.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 25) Settled Vale Farmland.

The site is typical of some of these key characteristics (a patchwork of low lying, predominantly arable fields, often delineated by a network of mature hedgerows; strong sense of openness; a network of trunk roads). It does not stand out as being of higher value than other landscape units in the area. The site is in Enclosed Land: SUMMARY: This is an area of strip fields which consists of medium sized irregular fields defined by s curved hedges. This area has partial legibility, particularly around the southern area where the internal boundaries have been changed. The character is medieval. Aesthetic qualities: large scale, open, simple, consistent, regular Perceptual / sensory: settled There are no obvious detracting elements / characteristics, other than the urban fringe influence.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 97 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is generally visually contained due to the high boundary hedges. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN? The site is identified as Green space/infrastructure. Opportunities: to maintain and improve the green landscape setting between Brompton and Northallerton. Constraints: gap between Brompton and Northallerton must be protected.

6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? NO 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO Presence of roads on the east and west sides and residential development to the south. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS LAND OFF STOKESLEY ROAD SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A NO LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and but does not possess any local significance; the site also has planning issues.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 100 N/110/003/G - Land north of Mowbray Road

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Land North of Mowbray Road East Side Of Stokesley Road Northallerton North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: N/110/003/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 5.46ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 5.46 ha, so is not extensive. The site is in keeping with (or smaller than) the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is adjacent to existing residential development to the north of Mowbray Road and the west of Winton Road so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. However, the A684 runs along western boundary 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Northallerton 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? YES A684 runs along western boundary, which does not have a footway on its eastern (site) side. 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of 2 linear fields which contain some mature trees and are used for horse grazing and a triangular part of the arable field to the north.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 1) Urban Landscapes. The site is typical of some of these key characteristics (a patchwork of green spaces / corridors amongst the urban fabric and the surrounding landscape provides a setting for the edges of each urban area, which is a determining factor in their distinctiveness and sense of place), however it does not stand out as being of higher value than other landscape units in the area. The site is on boundary between two characterisation types: To north: Enclosed Land: SUMMARY :This is an area of modern improved fields which consists of large irregular fields defined by regular hedges. This has fragmentary legibility of the previous HLC which was characterised by strip fields. To the south: Settlement: SUMMARY: This area represents the modern housing development around Northallerton and consists mainly of modern semi detached housing arranged in a cul de sac pattern. There are numerous elements of public space with private space defined by front and back gardens

Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, open, simple, consistent, regular Perceptual / sensory: settled

There are no obvious detracting elements / characteristics, other than its urban fringe nature.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 101 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is generally visually contained due to the high boundary hedges with some visibility from surrounding properties. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN? The site is identified as Green space/infrastructure. Opportunities: to maintain and improve the green landscape setting between Brompton and Northallerton. Constraints: gap between Brompton and Northallerton must be protected. 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? NO 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO The railway lines and residential building site to the north detract from its tranquillity. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO

9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS LAND NORTH OF MOWBRAY ROAD SUITABLE FOR NO DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and but does not possess any local significance; it also has planning issues

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N/110/003/g: SITE CONTEXT N/110/004/G - Land south of Halfway House

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Land to the South of Halfway House Northallerton Road Brompton North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: N/110/004/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 7.87ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 7.87 ha, so is large but not extensive. The site is larger than some of the surrounding fields but is in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is adjacent to existing residential development to the east side of Northallerton Road and is immediately to the north of the amenity land around the Hambleton Leisure Centre so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Northallerton 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 20m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of a large arable field. It is bordered to the west by the Brompton Brook and the east by Northallerton Road.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 25) Settled Vale Farmland.

Aesthetic qualities: large scale, open, simple, consistent, regular Perceptual / sensory: settled

There are no obvious detracting elements / characteristics, other than its large open nature, other than its urban fringe quality. 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is generally visually contained due to the high boundary hedges.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 104 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN? The site is identified as Green space/infrastructure. Opportunities: to maintain and improve the green landscape setting between Brompton and Northallerton. Constraints: gap between Brompton and Northallerton must be protected. 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? NO 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO

7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO Presence of a road. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS LAND SOUTH OF HALFWAY HOUSE SUITABLE FOR NO DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and but does not possess any local significance; it also has planning issues.

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N/110/004/g: SITE CONTEXT N/110/007 & 008/G - Castle Hills

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Castle Hills Farm Castle Hills Springwell Lane Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 8UR 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: N/110/007/G and N/110/008/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current TBC planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 7.44ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 7.44 ha, so is large but not extensive. The site is in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES A new residential area is under construction to the immediate north of the site. Residential development at Springwell Lane borders the site to the south, which connects to the wider residential areas of western Northallerton. It is connected by footpaths to Northallerton so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. However, railway lines are barriers to access. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Northallerton 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? YES Railway lines to the east, west and southern boundaries. No PRoW on site. 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The area is a collection of pastoral fields surrounding a farm. There is localised high ground which forms a prominent feature in the local landscape.

Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, open, simple, consistent, regular Perceptual / sensory: settled

The railway infrastructure, farm buildings and electricity distribution line form detracting elements / characteristics.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 107 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT YES The site is generally visually open due to the localised high ground in the centre of the site and this feature is locally prominent in the west of Northallerton. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? YES Adjacent to the site of the Bishop’s Palace SAM 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? YES No designated features or locally ‘Non Designated Heritage Assets’ recorded but OS map notes it as location of ‘Castle Hills Ringwork and Bailey (remains of)’ Possibly connected to SAM to the east (Motte and Bailey castle and site of a bishops’ palace) 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF YES THE VILLAGE / TOWN? The Settlement Character Assessment defines Castle Hills as the site of a former Roman camp and identifies the Castle Hills ringwork and bailey as constraints. The site is identified as Green space/infrastructure. 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? NO No PRoWs cross the site but it is bordered by PRoWs on all sides. The presence of a number of railway lines forms a barrier to access. 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO

7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO The railway lines and residential building site to the north detract from its tranquillity. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS CASTLE HILLS SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL YES GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and is likely to possess local significance because of its ’historic significance’.

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1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Bank Wood Blue Barn Lane and OS Fields 0006 and 0100 Rudby Bank Hutton Rudby North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: S/125/004/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 5.08ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 5.08 ha, so is not extensive and is in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is bordered to the north, south and east by existing residential areas so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Rudby 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of 2 open fields which slope down to wooded river banks.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 3) Leven Valley and is generally typical of the LCA.The site is typical of some of these key characteristics (generally low lying, gently rolling landscape which contain several small river corridors).

The site contains two different Landscape Characterisations (Bank Wood being classified as Woodland, the rest of the site being Enclosed Land). Enclosed Land: This is an area of piecemeal enclosure consisting of medium sized fields in an irregular pattern. It is defined by an erratic external and regular internal hedgerow boundaries and has significant legibility with up to 35% boundary loss since 1850. Woodland: SUMMARY:This is an area of asnw restocked with significant legibility and less than 10% increase since 1850. It has regular hedgerow boundaries where they can be identified.

Aesthetic qualities: intimate to medium scale, enclosed along the river to open on the ‘plateau’, diverse, consistent, random Perceptual / sensory: sheltered, tranquil

There are no obvious detracting elements / characteristics.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 112 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT YES The lower areas of the site are visually contained; higher areas give extensive views out / in. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? YES Bank Wood is ASNW (Ancient Replanted / PAWS) 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF N/A THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Network of PRoW make the site easily accessible. 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? YES (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? YES The lower / western section of the site feels tranquil

8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE YES ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO Bank Wood is ASNW Same area classified as a SINC – part of Leven Valley Woodlands 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO Bank Wood classified as Deciduous Woodland within Priority Habitat Inventory as is small area of woodland to the SE corner of the site. 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? YES

9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS BANK WOOD SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL YES* GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and is locally significance in terms of ‘recreation’, ‘tranquillity’ and the ‘richness of its wildlife’.

*However, part of the site is subject to a planning application, so not all of the site will be appropriate for designation - re-submission of a smaller area woudl be necessary.

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1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: OS Field 0002, 0010 & 0017 Station Road and OS Field 7910 Hamhall Lane Scruton North Yorkshire 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: B/127/004 & 007/G (2 references for the same site) 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current TBC planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 7.86ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 7.86 ha, so while large is not extensive. The site is in keeping with the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The residential areas of Scruton are situated immediately to the north and east of the site. It is generally well connected by footpaths to the village so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Scruton 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? Site identified through Settlement Characterisation as Local Green Space Designations 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The area is 4 agricultural fields (3 pastoral, 1 arable) with a network of PRoWs crossing it.

Classified as Enclosed Land: SUMMARY: This is an area of unknown planned enclosure which consists of medium sized fields defined by straight hedgerows. This area has complete legibility even though there has been a fair degree of boundary loss since the first edition

Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, open, simple, consistent, organised Perceptual / sensory: Tranquil, settled

Site traversed by wood pole electricity distribution line and is typical of agricultural land in the area.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 117 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is generally visually enclosed due to surrounding flat topography and residential built form. Close / mid range views from the site over the surrounding residential area and views within the site. The site forms an open setting for the village. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NOT THE VILLAGE / TOWN? KNOWN 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES Two PRoW cross the site 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO Relatively, a number of fields providing a quiet setting for the village. 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO

9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS OS FIELD 0002, 0010 & 0017 AND OS FIELD 7910 SUITABLE FOR NO DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ but does not possess local significance.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 121 T/144/009/G - Warehouse Buffer Depot

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Warehouse Buffer Depot Sowerby North Yorkshire YO7 1QY 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: T/144/009/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current YES planning applications / permissions? 16/00950/FUL

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 1.02ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 1.02 ha, so is not extensive. The site is generally smaller than the size and scale of the surrounding fields outside the settlement. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is enclosed on three sides by existing residential development so it feels physically and visually isolated from its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Thirsk 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx. 0m from Thirsk Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? YES Site is derelict and securely fenced with no public access 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of waste ground around a derelict warehouse unit.

The site is located within 1) Urban Landscape

The site is classified as Settlement: SUMMARY This is the area which represents the major expansion of Sowerby in the 20th century and consists of medium density housing with front and back gardens, arranged in a cul de sac pattern with public space defined by car parking

Aesthetic qualities: derelict Perceptual / sensory: unsightly

Its derelict character is a detracting elements. 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is visually enclosed due to its surrounding built form. 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO Site just outside the Conservation Area 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF NO THE VILLAGE / TOWN?

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 122 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? NO 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO

7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS WAREHOUSE BUFFER DEPOT SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS NO A LOCAL GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’ and is not ‘extensive’, but is not locally significant so is not suitable for designation as a Local Green Space; a planning application has also been submitted for the site.

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LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 126 T/156/001/G - Chapel of Ease

1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Chapel of Ease Thornton Le Beans North Yorkshire DL6 3SP 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: T/156/001/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current TBC planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.07ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 0.07 ha, so is not extensive and is generally smaller than the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is bordered to the north and east by existing residential areas so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Thornton le Beans 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 0m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of a churchyard around the Chapel of Ease.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 25) Settled Vale Farmlands The site is not typical of the key characteristics of the LCA.

The site falls within two characterisation types; northern portion is Settlement, southern portion is Enclosed land; Settlement: SUMMARY This planned estate represents the modern expansion of the Thornton le Beans settlement and consists f medium density housing with private space defined by front and back gardens, and no discernable public space. This area has fragmentary legibility Enclosed Land: SUMMARY:This is a small area of piecemeal enclosure which consists of small irregular fields defined by regular hedges. This area has partial legibility due to the degree of boundary loss since the first edition OS and seems to be post medieval in date Aesthetic qualities: small scale, enclosed, simple, organised Perceptual / sensory: sheltered, tranquil

There are no obvious detracting elements / characteristics. 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is visually contained; with limited views out / in.

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 127 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? YES Chapel of Ease is a Grade II listed building 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF YES THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? NO 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES PRoW runs through the site. 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? NO 7 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘TRANQUILITY’? 7.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A RECOGNISED TRANQUIL AREA? NO (CPRE Tranquillity map) 7.2 DOES THE SITE FEEL TRANQUIL? NO 8 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF THE NO ‘RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE’? 8.1 IS THE SITE WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL BIODIVERSITY DESIGNATED AREA? NO 8.2 ARE ANY IMPORTANT HABITATS OR SPECIES FOUND ON THE SITE? NO 8.3 IS THE SITE LOCALLY IMPORTANT FOR BIODIVERSITY? NO 9 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ANY NOT OTHER FEATURES? KNOWN 10 CONCLUSION: IS THE CHAPEL OF EASE SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL YES GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and is locally significance in terms of ‘historic significance’.

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1 GENERAL INFOMATION 1.1 SITE NAME & ADDRESS: Playing Fields Thornton Le Beans North Yorkshire DL6 3SP 1.2 SITE REFERENCE: T/156/002/G 1.3 Does the site have any other draft allocations (such as housing etc) or current TBC planning applications / permissions?

2 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL’ DUE TO ITS SIZE, SCALE & ‘LOCAL NATURE’? YES 2.1 SITE AREA 0.61ha 2.2 IS THE SITE AN ‘EXTENSIVE TRACT OF LAND’? NO The site is 0.61 ha, so is not extensive and is generally smaller than the scale of the surrounding landscape units. 2.3 IS THE SITE ‘LOCAL IN CHARACTER’? YES The site is situated on the eastern edge of the village but is bordered to the west by existing residential areas so feels physically and visually connected to its local context. 3 IS THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE IN ‘REASONABLY CLOSE PROXIMITY’ TO THE YES COMMUNITY IT SERVES’? 3.1 WHICH COMMUNITY IS SERVED BY THE LOCAL GREENSPACE? Thornton le Beans 3.2 HOW FAR IS THE SITE FROM THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES? Approx 10m from nearest residential area Is the site within 2km? YES Is the site within ‘walking distance’ (300m / 5 mins)? YES 3.3 ARE THERE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCES BY THE COMMUNITY? NO 4 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘BEAUTY’? 4.1 IS THE SITE LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONAL OR LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNATED NO AREA? 4.2 SITE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT NO The site consists of an open grassed field with a football goal and tennis court.

The site is located within Landscape Character Type 25) Settled Vale Farmlands The site is not typical of the key characteristics of the LCA.

The site falls within Enclosed land: SUMMARY: This is an area of post medieval planned enclosure which consists of medium sized semi irregular fields defined by straight hedges. This area has significant legibility and seems to date to the post medieval period between 1750 and 1850 Aesthetic qualities: medium scale, exposed, simple, organised Perceptual / sensory: sheltered, tranquil

There are no obvious detracting elements / characteristics. 4.3 SITE VISIBILITY IN ITS LOCAL CONTEXT NO The site is visually open, with mid range views out / in. . 5 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS NO ‘HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE’? 5.1 ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS / FEATURES ON / ADJACENT TO THE SITE? NO 5.2 ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON THE SITE? NO

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 131 5.3 DID THE SITE PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT OF N/A THE VILLAGE / TOWN? 6 DOES THE LOCAL GREEN SPACE HOLD A LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE BECAUSE OF ITS YES ‘RECREATIONAL VALUE’? 6.1 IS THE SITE USED FOR PLAYING SPORT? YES 6.2 ARE THE PUBLIC ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ACCESS THE SITE? YES PRoW runs along the southern edge of the site. Gated (open) public access 6.3 IS THE SITE USED FOR INFORMAL RECREATION? YES

10 CONCLUSION: IS PLAYING FIELDS SUITABLE FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOCAL YES GREENSPACE? The site is ‘local’, is in ‘reasonably close proximity to the community it serves’ and is locally significance in terms of its ‘recreational value’.

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T/156/002/g: SITE CONTEXT SUMMARY TABLES Supported LGS Sites

B/121/001/G Beadle Athletic & Sports Association

B/011/005/G Bedale Allotment Association

B/011/003/G Bedale Hall Park

B/011/008/G Calvert Way Play Area

B/011/014/G Firby |Road Football Club

B/011/015/G Oak Tree Drive

B/011/007/G Parker Drive, Stapleton Close and Peirse Close

B/011/018/G Grassed area along the river

B/011/013/G St Gregorys Church

T/024/002/G Village Hall, Carlton Husthwaite

B/083/004/G Land at Lowfield Lane, Kirkby Fleetham

N/110/008/G Castle Hill, Northallerton

T/156/001/G Chapel of Ease, Thornton le Beans

T/156/002/G Playing Fields, Thornton le Beans

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 134 LGS Sites not supported

B/011/010/G Bedale Golf Club Extensive

B/011/016/G Mowbray School School Grounds

B/011/009/G OS Fields 3876 & 5563 Planning application / not locally significant

B/011/012/G Sewage Disposal Works Not locally significant

T/019/003A/G Brandsby Agricultural Area Not locally significant; within AONB

N/110/002/G Land off Stokesley Road, Northallerton Not locally significant

N/110/003/G Land North of Mowbray Road, Northallerton Not locally significant

N/110/004/G Land to the south of Halfway House, Northallerton Not locally significant

B/127/004/G & B/127/007 OS Field 0002, 010, 0017 & 7910 Not locally significant

T/139/015/G Warehouse Buffer Depot Not locally significant; planning

LOCAL GREEN SPACE: RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT PAGE 135 LGS Sites requiring further assessment / re-submission

B/011/004/G Knabbs Quarry Is this site part of the school grounds? If so, LGS designation can not be supported

B/011/011/G OS Field 5545, Playing Field, All Weather Pitch Bedale Leisure Centre, Bedale CoE Primary School Firby Road and Bedale High School, Playing Field and Outdoor Sports Area Fitzalan Road, Bedale Re-submit elements not part of school grounds?

B/004/015/G Big Sheep & Little Cow Access to grounds by entrance fee?

B/011/006/G Land Adjacent to Samwaies Court, The Bowling Green, Land South East of Wycar House and Land North of Bedale Bowls Club Two sites not supported (road verges), others supported

E/019/003/G Brandsby Recreation Ground Site locally extensive; re-submit smaller recreation area rather than whole agricultural field? Within AONB.

S/125/004/G Bank Wood, Rudby Planning application on part of site?

B/083/004/G OS Fields, Scruton Site immediately to the south may be appropriate for LGS if supported locally?

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