Land West of High Sparrowmire, Kendal
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Supplementary Planning Document West of High Sparrowmire, Kendal Development Brief Adopted November 2016 www.southlakeland.gov.uk Foreword This Development Brief has been prepared by South Lakeland District Council in accordance with the Local Plan Land Allocations Development Plan Document to provide guidance for the development of land West of High Sparrowmire, Kendal. It provides additional guidance on the interpretation of Policy LA2.1 of the South Lakeland Local Plan – Land Allocations (adopted December 2013) which relates to the site and other relevant Local Plan policies. It was adopted by South Lakeland District Council on 23rd November 2016 as a Supplementary Planning Document and forms a material consideration when determining any planning application submitted for the site. It provides the development framework for achieving the vision for the site to create a new residential community of high quality design that reflects Kendal’s local character and the site’s open countryside and national park setting. The development will sit comfortably in the drumlin landscape and maintain the special landscape qualities of this gateway approach into the town. The site will deliver a mix of energy efficient homes of different types and sizes to help meet local needs, and it will be well integrated with the neighbouring Hallgarth community. The design of the site and its connections with surrounding areas will encourage walking and cycling in the local area, and the development will ensure easy access to high quality green spaces of value for recreation, wildlife and landscape character. This document is to be read in conjunction with South Lakeland District Council’s relevant planning policy documents (including the Adopted Local Plan Land Allocations Document and the Core Strategy). 2 Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................ 5 1.2 Vision ................................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Delivering the Council Plan and local strategies .................................................. 7 1.4 Planning Policy Context ....................................................................................... 8 1.5 Sustainability Appraisal (Strategic Environmental Assessment) .......................... 9 1.6 Habitats Regulations Assessment ........................................................................ 9 1.7 Consultation and Engagement ........................................................................... 10 2 Site and Site Context .................................................................................................... 11 2.1 Site Location ...................................................................................................... 11 2.2 Land Use ........................................................................................................... 12 2.3 Landowners/Developer Interest ......................................................................... 12 2.4 Planning History ................................................................................................ 12 2.5 Landscape Character ........................................................................................ 12 2.6 Topography ....................................................................................................... 13 2.7 Views ................................................................................................................ 13 2.8 Existing Natural and Built Features on and around the site .............................. 14 2.9 Ecology/Biodiversity .......................................................................................... 16 2.10 Accessibility ...................................................................................................... 16 2.11 Local Open Space Provision ............................................................................. 18 2.12 Archaeology and Heritage ................................................................................ 18 2.13 Ground Conditions ............................................................................................ 18 2.14 Noise Considerations ........................................................................................ 18 2.15 Flooding and Drainage ..................................................................................... 18 2.16 Utilities .............................................................................................................. 19 2.17 Constraints and Opportunities .......................................................................... 19 3 Development Framework/Guidance .............................................................................. 22 3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 22 3.2 Land Uses ........................................................................................................ 22 3.3 Housing Requirements ..................................................................................... 24 3.4 Traffic and Movement Framework .................................................................... 26 3.5 Design and Layout Framework ......................................................................... 30 3 3.6 Landscape, Open Space and Green Infrastructure Framework ....................... 35 3.7 Ecology/Biodiversity .......................................................................................... 39 3.8 Environmental Sustainability ............................................................................. 40 3.9 Flood Risk and Drainage .................................................................................. 41 3.10 Archaeology and Heritage ................................................................................ 43 3.11 Noise Impact .................................................................................................... 43 3.12 Air Quality ........................................................................................................ 43 4 Implementation and Delivery ........................................................................................ 44 4.1 Partners ............................................................................................................ 44 4.2 Phasing ............................................................................................................. 44 4.3 Planning Application Requirements .................................................................. 44 4.4 Environmental Impact Assessment................................................................... 45 4.5 Infrastructure Requirements ............................................................................. 45 4.6 Development Obligations .................................................................................. 46 Appendix 1: Relevant Development Plan Policies ............................................................... 48 Appendix 2: South Lakeland District Council New Play Area Specification: guidance ........ 49 Appendix 3: Useful Contacts ............................................................................................... 52 Figure 1: Links with the Council Plan……………………………………………………………..7 Figure 2: Drop In Event……………………………………………………………………………10 Figure 3: Site Location and Contours……………………………………………………………11 Figure 4: View of site from west corner………………………………………………………….12 Figure 5: View of Site in Wider Landscape, from Kendal Golf Course……………………….13 Figure 6: Existing features………………………………………………………………………...15 Figure 7 Existing routes in and around the site…………………………………………………17 Figure 8: Constraints and Opportunities Map…………………………………………………...21 Figure 9: Indicative Proposals Map………………………………………………………………23 Figure 10: Proposed Character Areas…………………………………………………………...31 4 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose 1.1.1 This Development Brief is a Supplementary Planning Document providing additional guidance on the interpretation of Policy LA2.1 of the South Lakeland Local Plan – Land Allocations (adopted December 2013), which relates to Land West of High Sparrowmire and other relevant Local Plan policies. POLICY LA2.1 WEST OF HIGH SPARROWMIRE Purpose: To ensure that the site delivers high quality sustainable development and that landscape, transport, drainage and biodiversity impacts are effectively mitigated. A DEVELOPMENT BRIEF WILL BE PREPARED TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AT WEST SPARROWMIRE. AS WELL AS OTHER CORE STRATEGY POLICY REQUIREMENTS, DEVELOPMENT MUST MAKE PROVISION FOR THE FOLLOWING: A LANDSCAPE AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK INCORPORATING THE RETENTION AND PROTECTION OF HEDGEROWS AND TREES, THE AVOIDANCE OF DEVELOPMENT ON THE CREST OF THE DRUMLIN ON THE NORTH EAST PART OF THE SITE AND TREE PLANTING ALONG THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN BOUNDARIES; SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT AND TRAVEL PLAN, THE PROTECTION OF EXISTING RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE PROVISION OF PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ACCESS THROUGH THE SITE AND TO ADJOINING RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND WINDERMERE ROAD; SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND PROVISION FOR ON-SITE FLOOD ATTENUATION; DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING OF A QUALITY THAT REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS KEY GATEWAY ADJACENT TO THE NATIONAL