Site Information Pack
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Considering Sites for Development in Kingswear Parish Site Information Pack This pack contains: A Site Information Table This table sets out information about the constraints and opportunities for each site which have been considered. Depending on the constraints identified, we have concluded that there are either ‘significant constraints’ to development or ‘limited constraints’ to development. Site Maps These maps shows all of the sites which have been considered as part of this exercise. Constraint Maps These maps show the different constraints, such as conservation areas, flood zones For more information and wildlife sites. South Hams and West Devon Place Making Team Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE Email ‐ [email protected] www.southhams.gov.uk www.facebook.com/southhamsdistrictcouncil www.twitter.com/SouthHams_DC Site Information Packs March 2017 Site area Site Reference Site Address Site Information Site Potential Conclusion (ha) Kingswear - General Comments Kingswear is a village located in the east of the district. It has a limited provision of local services (primary school, pub). A regular passenger ferry operates between Kingswear and Dartmouth. It has closer geographical links with Torquay than other towns in the South Hams, apart from Dartmouth. There is limited capacity at the primary school (Kingswear Primary). The designated secondary school is Dartmouth Academy which currently has capacity but contributions towards facilities and transport may be required from new development. Kingswear sits within the catchment area for the River Dart. The water quality in this catchment area is being monitored, particularly in relation to shell fisheries and/or levels of phosphorous and nitrates. If any development is proposed, early discussions with the Environment Agency will be required to look at ways to overcome any negative impact. Kingswear is entirely within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which is a nationally designated landscape. Importance is attached to the need to conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of these areas. Access The site is located on the edge of the village and is some distance from existing services and facilities. Pedestrian links between the village and the site would potentially be difficult to achieve. Landscape and Ecology A number of constraints The site is within the AONB and the SAC buffer. The land to the east and west is designated wildlife sites. Over half the site contains an area of trees protected by have been identified relating to Limited Tree Preservation Orders. Development here could have significant impact on the character of the surrounding area. The site has challenging topography and its location, topography, access constraints development could have negative visual impacts. Land off Brixham Road, Waterhead and trees, however, the site is and/or SH_30_01_08/13 0.91 Heritage and Archaeology Brake, Kingswear considered to constraints which No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. have potential for development can be Flood risk, water quality and drainage subject to the constraints being overcome No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. overcome. Contamination and Environmental Health No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Other No other constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Access The site is not well located in terms of existing services and facilities which could make achieving acceptable connectivity difficult. There are no footways. Landscape and Ecology Due to the significant constraints The site is located within the AONB and the SAC buffer. The site has challenging topography and development could have negative visual impacts. identified relating to its location, Heritage and Archaeology topography, trees and access, No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Significant SH_30_02_13 Wilful Murder Site, Kingswear 1.86 the site it Flood risk, water quality and drainage Constraints is not considered to have No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. potential for development at this Contamination and Environmental Health time No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Other No other constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Access The site has reasonable connections to village services and facilities. However the site is small and has challenging topography which could limit the developable area. Access could be difficult to achieve. Landscape and Ecology Due to the significant constraints The site is within the AONB and the SAC buffer identified relating to its access, Heritage and Archaeology Putts Reservoir, Upper Wood Lane, topography Significant SH_30_03_13 0.09 No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Kingswear, Dartmouth, TQ6 0DQ and trees, the site it is not Constraints Flood risk, water quality and drainage considered to have potential for No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. development at this time Contamination and Environmental Health No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Other No other constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Site area Site Reference Site Address Site Information Site Potential Conclusion (ha) Access The site is located on the edge of Hillhead which has very few community facilities although it does have a good bus service. The site does not offer opportunities for improved connectivity with Kingswear where there are local services and facilities. Hillhead is also close to Brixham which meets many of Hillhead's service needs. Landscape and Ecology The site is located within the AONB and SAC buffer. Due to the significant constraints Heritage and Archaeology identified relating to its location, Land at Penhill Lane, Hillhead, TQ5 Significant SH_30_04_13 0.64 No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. the site it is 0EY Constraints Flood risk, water quality and drainage not considered to have potential No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. for development at this time Contamination and Environmental Health No constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. Other There is a Public Right of Way along the northern edge of the site. Access This is largely a previously Noss-on-Dart is in an isolated location on the east side of the Dart Estuary up river from Dartmouth and from the village of Kingswear. The site lies adjacent to the developed site with a long A379 road which runs to a dead-end at the Higher Ferry crossing to Dartmouth. An access road from the main road currently serves the site and this includes a history of employment provision. bridge crossing of the rail line which has a weight restriction. As such, it is considered that its Landscape and Ecology redevelopment for employment The site and surrounding area lie within the AONB. Noss occupies a prominent location on the east bank of the Dart Estuary, running from the shoreline, straddling purposes is appropriate. Such the railway line and up to the A379 road. For much of the last century it operated as a ship-building and repair works, but in recent years this use and the substantial redevelopment is likely to be buildings that dominate the waterfront have largely fallen into disrepair. It is largely a brownfield site but is separated and isolated from any settlement. The whole site expensive due to remediation lies within the Bat SAC Sustenance Zone and Flyway. The whole of the Estuary, including the part of the site below high water mark lies within a County Wildlife Site. and infrastructure issues, and it The trees covering much of the southern part of the site and also at Lower Noss Point are covered by a TPO. The parts of the site adjacent to Noss Creek and the is therefore recognised that River Dart lie within a Flood Zone. Longwood - a short distance to the north of the site - is designated as Ancient Woodland. some enabling commercial Heritage and Archaeology and/or residential development The old slips and associated shoreline strip along the south-western part of the site are designated as an Ancient Monument. No other constraints have been may be necessary. This will identified at this stage but further assessment may be required as part of any pre-application process. require clear justification as Flood risk, water quality and drainage Noss is not a sustainable The parts of the site adjacent to the River Dart and Noss Creek are in a Flood Zone. No other constraints have been identified at this stage but further assessment location for housing due to its Noss Marina, Bridge Road, Significant SH_30_05_16 15 may be required as part of any pre-application process. isolated position and the lack of Kingswear constraints Contamination and Environmental Health services and community The land and buildings on site associated with the previous shipbuilding and engineering works are likely to contain a variety of contaminants.