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Strategic Land Review Consultation Responses Summary – Boldons & Cleadon Character Area

October 2016

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Boldons & Cleadon Character Area

BC1 Land at Station Burn, Station Road, Boldon Colliery Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CRPE are please site assessed as red.

BC2 Land at Newton Garths, New Road, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Object Residents’

views Neutral Support Previous industrial land - should be classed as suitable for development Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC3 Colliery Wood, Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Object Residents’

BC6 The Shack Field, Boldon CA Sports Ground, Boldon Community Park, Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of CPRE Durham CRPE are please site assessed as red. Consultee [commented on site being amber] Any playing field sites that are taken forward as potential allocations as the Local Plan process will be conversant with the detail and policy Views Sport England recommendations of the PPS and therefore include appropriate replacement / mitigation packages.

BC7 The Disco Field, Henley Way, Boldon Colliery Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Object Disagree with development, traffic issues especially around ASDA roundabout. Residents’

views Neutral Support Prime location for houses, land unused. No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Well used piece of open recreational space. Responses 1,201 Green

2 BC8 Land north of Brooklands Way, Boldon Business Park Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon No objection to this site Responses 1,201 Green

BC9 Land west of 16 Brooklands Way, Boldon Business Park Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon No objection to this site Responses 1,201 Green

BC10 Land at former School Kitchens, North Road, Boldon Colliery Planning Permission (part) LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Object Residents’

views Neutral Support Site is viable for development Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of South Tyneside This site is in a wildlife corridor and within 100m of a LWS. Biodiversity impacts would be Consultee Council anticipated and will need to be avoided / mitigated. Site contains medieval ridge and furrow. If possible, if should be retained. Further Views Tyne & Wear archaeological work required. The site also currently contributes to the prevention of Archaeology coalescence between West Boldon village and surrounding urban developments. No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Loss of recreational space. Responses 1,201 Green

BC13 Former Boldon Church of England Primary School, Don Gardens, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Pitches used nightly for football, important community asset, no other fields available in the Summary of Object Residents’ local vicinity. views Neutral Support Site is viable Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside Biodiversity impacts would be anticipated and will need to be avoided / mitigated. Council The character of the conservation area must be taken into consideration when planning any Summary of Tyne & Wear re-development of this site. An evaluation trench may be required on this site prior to any Consultee Archaeology Views proposed development. Unhappy with number of pitches identified. Any playing field sites taken forward as potential allocations as the Local Plan process will be conversant with the detail and policy Sport England recommendations of the PPS and therefore include appropriate replacement / mitigation packages. Site should be split to exclude playing pitches. Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of I am against any development of the site for the following reasons: - This field is used for South Tyneside Political training almost every night by Boldon Colts football teams. It is a designated playing field. We Council (1 Ward Views need to promote children's fitness and wellbeing. There are no other fields in the vicinity Member) available.

3 No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Loss of sports pitches. Responses 1,201 Green

BC15 The Paddock, Glebe Farm, Newcastle Road, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Concerns about traffic and access, much concern about loss of mature trees to provide access, Summary of Object Residents’ landscape, gateway to West Boldon, surface water flooding, views Neutral Support Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of South Tyneside Biodiversity impacts would be anticipated and will need to be avoided / mitigated. Consultee Council The character of the conservation area must be taken into consideration when planning any Views Tyne & Wear re-development of this site. A geophysical survey is required which may lead to further Archaeology archaeological investigation by trial trenching. No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon No objection to this site. Responses 1,201 Green

BC16 Land southeast of A19 Testos Roundabout, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt

Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultant/ Barton Wilmore Reps for part of site. Smaller site would significantly reduce impact and requirement for Developer for Church mitigation. No flood risk. Sustainable location. Suitable for development in next 5 years. New Views Commissioners capacity of 30 dwellings. Willing landowner. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC17 Land at Downhill Lane, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC18 Land to North of Town End Farm, Boston Crescent / Boston Street, Sunderland Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Impact on Sunderland Green Belt. Concerns Sunderland residents not consulted. Prone to Summary of Object flooding near River Don. Residents’ Extending tree line could mitigate landscape impact. views Neutral (10 responses) Support for development here, good access to A19, limited impact, close to Support Sunderland. Low value agricultural land. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultant/ Part of site [different from below]. Sustainable location, logical Green Belt release. IDP Developer Developable within next 5 years, willing landowner.

4 Views Part of site should be combined with BC18 as this provides greater opportunities to incorporate landscape and ecological mitigation along the northern edge of the site. Combining the sites ensures that development would represent an extension of Town End Farm, providing excellent links to local amenities and services along with a scheme of NLP Hellens structural landscaping to strengthen the boundaries of the Green Belt. There is an opportunity Group to provide habitat enhancement across the site to create habitat and movement corridors for protected and priority species, in particular habitat grassland creation as well as woodland planting. Sensitive development of the site would not conflict with the Green Belt function in this part of South Tyneside and would comply with the NPPF’s guidance on defining Green Belt boundaries Organisation Summary / Key Points This site is within a wildlife corridor supporting a wide range of farmland birds, many of which South Tyneside are priority species and/or high on the list of conservation concern. The biodiversity impact of Council this development should be re classified as high. Should IAMP come forward, cumulative impacts on farmland birds in this area will be high. An archaeological desk-based assessment is currently being prepared. Following the desk- Tyne & Wear based study a geophysical survey is likely to be required which may lead to further Summary of Archaeology archaeological investigation by trial trenching. Consultee CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “amber” due to Green Belt. Views CPRE Durham Highways Potential impact on the SRN. Robust travel plan to be developed and the need for physical England mitigation assessed and, if required, funding identified. Any development on this site will need to be considered in relation to potential impact on IAMP in terms of junction/road capacity. Development of the site could reduce the Green Sunderland City Infrastructure corridor between Sunderland and Boldon by as much as 30%. Any development Council will need to be considered in terms of the Area of High Landscape Value and Local Wildlife site around Boldon Downhill No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Summary of Group BC18 would benefit from development, with the majority of them within Keep Boldon economically disadvantaged areas. New housing has the potential to Responses 1,201 Green energise the local economy, appealing to young families and existing residents alike.

BC19 Land west of Hylton Lane, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt

Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Northern spur of the site should be split (no map). Defensible boundary, sustainable location, YoungsRPS Consultant/ smaller site will have less impact. Willing landowner, developable in next 5 years. Developer GVA Bilfinger Relates to part of site along Hylton Lane, lower impact on green belt as within settlement Views for Avant limits, logical extension. Area of land is not affected by ground condition issues mentioned in Homes assessment. 200 - 300 houses developable within 5 years. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red” No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon We agree with the SLR assessment as high impact/unsustainable Responses 1,201 Green

5 BC20 Land west of Boldon Cemetery, Hylton Lane, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Needed for cemetery expansion, green belt, high landscape impact, surface water flooding, Summary of Object traffic issues (Boker Lane, Dipe Lane, Hylton Lane), in wildlife corridor, lowered house prices Residents’ (?) views Neutral Limestone hill subject to slippage. Support Low flood risk, considered viable Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Low lying site, 3 sides have defensible boundaries, landscape impacts can be mitigate by a Consultant/ buffer, limited impact on GB, no known ground condition issues - believe site is fairly even, no Developer YoungsRPS major infrastructure mitigation required, best suited for residential development, deliverable Views without the bypass as small scale site of 51 units which can be accommodated on existing highway. Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside In wildlife corridor, many of which are priority species and/or high on the list of conservation Council concern, biodiversity impact of this development should be re classified as high. Development would extend the line of development diminishing the rural approach into the Tyne & Wear Summary of village. A geophysical survey is likely to be required which may lead to further archaeological Archaeology Consultee investigation by trial trenching. Views CPRE Durham Objects to amber classification, believe it should be red in accordance with NPPF GB guidance. City council records show the site is in a Critical Drainage Area. There are concerns that these Sunderland City sites (BC20 and 28) could reduce the green infrastructure corridor between Sunderland and Council Boldon by as much as 19%. Development would have to be considered in terms of the designated Area of High Landscape Value and Local Wildlife Site around Boldon Downhill No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Landscape and G.I should be High impact, Infrastructure should be medium Responses 1,201 Green impact.

BC21 Caravan storage site, Harton View, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Comments from landowner/business owner that they have no intention to develop site and Summary of Object Residents’ wish it to be reclassified as red. Concern about impact on Conservation Area. views Neutral Support Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of The character of the conservation area must be taken into consideration when planning any Consultee Tyne & Wear re-development of this site. This site is not considered to be of archaeological interest. Views Archaeology However, the setting of the Grade II listed Mansion House adjacent will also need to be taken into consideration. No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Infrastructure and services are established. LOW IMPACT Responses 1,201 Green

BC22 Former Depot/storage yard and (residential) garages, Hardie Drive, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon No Objection. Infrastructure - medium impact. Responses 1,201 Green

6 BC23 Large open grassed space, Western Terrace, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Object Residents’

views Neutral Support Agree with appraisal. No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Infrastructure and services are established. Medium Impact Responses 1,201 Green

BC24 Residential garages, Hindmarch Drive, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon No objection to this site. Responses 1,201 Green

BC25 Land at North Farm, Boker Lane, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Green Belt, flooding issues, protection of village setting, public footpaths cross the site, used for Summary of Object recreation, traffic, metro capacity, wildlife, character of village, sewer overloaded, former Residents’ landfill, school places, wildlife corridor, home to UK BAP priority species. views Neutral (4 respondents) Building would improve site and prevent anti-social behaviour. South-west Support corner suitable for development. Site suitable for development. Eastern end may be suitable. Organisation Summary / Key Points This site is within a wildlife corridor and is within close proximity to 3 x LWS and a SSSI. It South supports a wide range of priority species and/or high on the list of conservation concern. Tyneside Cumulative impacts are a key consideration for birds in this habitat. The biodiversity impact of Council this development should be re classified as high. Development would see the removal of the last common fields still surrounding the village. Due Tyne & Wear to the size and nature of this site a desk-based assessment followed by a geophysical survey is Summary of Archaeology likely to be required which may lead to further archaeological investigation by trial trenching. Consultee CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “amber”. Views CPRE Durham Located close to Metro infrastructure. Due consideration be given to further examination of the potential for additional Metro stations where appropriate, taking account of predicted levels of Nexus demand, and technical, operational and financial feasibility. Developments would be required to fund the costs of any additional station provision, and to take account of any additional site- specific factors, such as Network Rail ownership of the East Boldon corridor. Highways Potential impact on the SRN. A robust travel plan to be developed for each of these sites and England the need for physical mitigation assessed and, if required, funding identified. Organisation Summary / Key Points Development would have a significant impact especially on the separation between West and Summary of Cleadon & East Boldon. Green Belt impact should be graded 'high impact'. Full development of site would Political East Boldon lead to a high impact on traffic. The eastern section of the site, between North Road and the Views Ward Labour Metro railway is, in effect, used as 'open space' and is enjoyed by walkers, cyclists and runners. Party It is suggested that this section should be graded 'high impact'. Site unsuitable for development. No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Summary of Concerns over road capacity / traffic, sewer capacity. State that EA maps Group Keep Boldon show significant part of site in Flood Risk Zone 3. 50 year old hedgerow, Responses 1,201 Green impact on wildlife, bridle way. BAP Priority Species present. Loss of informal recreation area.

7 BC26 Grange Park, Front Street, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Building would destroy character of village. Landscape impact should be rated as 'high', traffic, Object Residents’ road safety, local infrastructure. views Neutral Support Organisation Summary of Summary / Key Points Political Cleadon & East Note inaccurate boundary. The site extends to Front Street. Given the lack of open space Views Boldon Ward referred to in the Landscape Study, this section should be graded ‘high impact'. Agree that site Labour Party is 'red'. No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Landscape and Infrastructure - High Impact. Responses 1,201 Green

BC27 Land to south of South Lane, South Lane, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Traffic, congestion, road safety as near school, local character, frequent well documented flooding, demand for school places, environmental and historical impact. Land used for informal recreation. Landscape impact should be high - comments about reclassification in Landscape Study. Shouldn't be amber if only deliverable with a by-pass. Important site for wildlife (BOCC4, BAP). Established hedgerows. Wildlife corridor. Allotments. Not enough Summary of Object doctors. Merging with Sunderland. Separation between Boldon and Sunderland, already Residents’ compromised by IAMP. Green lung. Coal seam onsite. Ground is boggy. Public sewer views infrastructure already overloaded. Development may increase flood risk to homes. Overhead power cables. Will create a dormitory village. Demand for doctors. Dog kennel owners say development would put their business at risk due to noise of dogs. High Value Agricultural Land. PROW/bridle paths to be retained. Neutral Support Organisation Summary of Summary / Key Points Agree assessment of BC27 & BC28 as Amber, parts of BC31, BC32 & BC33 should be added as a Consultant/ Barton Wilmore composite site in CC control. Deliverable within 5 years. Any adverse impacts can be Developer for Church appropriately mitigated through on-site and offsite measures. Testos roundabout Views Commissioners improvements will improve highway access. Organisation Summary / Key Points This site is within a wildlife corridor supporting a wide range of birds, many of which are South Tyneside priority species and/or high on the list of conservation concern. Cumulative impacts are a key Council consideration for birds in this habitat. The biodiversity impact of this development should be re classified as high. This is the last area of the original common fields surrounding the village which survives close Summary of to the settlement on the south side. A desk-based assessment followed by a geophysical Consultee Tyne & Wear survey is likely to be required which may lead to further archaeological investigation by trial Views Archaeology trenching. If any ridge and furrow survives on this site it will also need to be recorded by a topographical survey. The setting of the Conservation Area and any listed buildings close to this site will need to be taken into consideration should this site be taken forward. CPRE Durham CPRE is unhappy to see this Green Belt site assessed as “amber”. Highways Potential impact on the SRN. We would expect a robust travel plan to be developed for each England of these sites and the need for physical mitigation assessed and, if required, funding identified. Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Green Belt should be scored 'High impact' (shown as impacting on 4 of 5 criteria) - inconsistent Political Cleadon & East with scores elsewhere. Landscape should be 'High Impact'. Development could impact on Views Boldon Ward flooding elsewhere. Important amenity site for the village. G.I should be 'High Impact' as bridle Labour Party path and footpaths around the fields are used by villagers to walk, cycle and access allotments, and the countryside beyond.

8 No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Green Belt impacts 4/5 and should be High. Site important for recreation. Query why the Landscape Character Study recommend the ‘Area of High Landscape Significance’ designation to be amended - believe it should be Summary of 'high impact'. State EA flood maps show areas of flood risk on central and Group eastern parts of site and mention regular on site flooding. State that part of Keep Boldon Responses 1,201 site should be treated as FRZ3 in absence of EA data. Right of way required Green for Victoria Allotments 1959 tenancy agreement. Infrastructure (should be high impact) - insufficient road, water and sewer capacity. Parking issues, road safety concerns for school. Ecology - unconfirmed sitings of very rare water voles at a tributary of the River Don at Mundles Lane. BAP species onsite, lapwings breeding - should be high impact.

BC28 Land south of Boldon, East/West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Concerns over the assessment 'changing' from red to amber. Losing 20% of Green belt is unacceptable, only 2 fields form Sunderland. Traffic, congestion, road safety as near school, local character, frequent well documented flooding especially at southern end. Demand for school places, doctors, environmental and historical impact. Uneven land. Land used for informal recreation. Landscape impact should be high - comments about reclassification in Summary of Landscape Study. Shouldn't be amber if only deliverable with a by-pass. Important site for Object Residents’ wildlife (BOCC4, BAP) inc water voles. Wildlife corridor. Loss of allotments. Merging with views Sunderland. Separation between Boldon and Sunderland, already compromised by IAMP. Impact on Conservation Area. Ground is boggy. Public sewer infrastructure already overloaded. Development may increase flood risk to homes. Overhead power cables. Limited jobs in Boldon/Cleadon. Will create a dormitory village. Demand for doctors. High Value Agricultural Land. PROW/bridle paths to be retained. Neutral Support Organisation Summary / Key Points Bellway have interest in part of site. Available and deliverable in 6 - 10 years. Logical GVA Bilfinger extension. Would leave enough of a separation distance. Should the whole site come forward Summary of for Bellway and subject to discussions, a comprehensive proposal including playing pitch provision and Consultant/ Homes Ltd allotments would be considered and bought forward should it be viable to do so. Supportive of Developer amber assessment. Views Agree assessment of BC27 & BC28 as Amber, parts of BC31, BC32 & BC33 should be added as a Barton Wilmore composite site in CC control. Deliverable within 5 years. Any adverse impacts can be for Church appropriately mitigated through on-site and offsite measures. Testos roundabout Commissioners improvements will improve highway access. Organisation Summary / Key Points This site is within a wildlife corridor supporting a wide range of birds, many of which are South Tyneside priority species and/or high on the list of conservation concern. Cumulative impacts are a key Council consideration for birds in this habitat. The biodiversity impact of this development should be re classified as high. Should this be developed the village will further erode its original identity as a rural settlement. A desk-based assessment followed by a geophysical survey is likely to be required Tyne & Wear which may lead to further archaeological investigation by trial trenching. If any ridge and Summary of Archaeology furrow survives on this site it will also need to be recorded by a topographical survey. The Consultee setting of the Conservation Area and any listed buildings close to this site will need to be taken Views into consideration should this site be taken forward. CPRE have classed this site as red, which they are happy about. Their comments for amber CPRE Durham sites are as follows "CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “amber”… Highways Potential impact on the SRN. We would expect a robust travel plan to be developed for each England of these sites and the need for physical mitigation assessed and, if required, funding identified. City council records show the site is in a Critical Drainage Area. There are concerns that these Sunderland City sites (BC20 and 28) could reduce the green infrastructure corridor between Sunderland and Council Boldon by as much as 19%. Development would have to be considered in terms of the designated Area of High Landscape Value and Local Wildlife Site around Boldon Downhill

9 Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Land use includes allotments. Development could have a significant impact the problem of Cleadon & East Political flooding elsewhere, given that BC 27 is graded as 'medium', this much larger area should Boldon Ward Views surely be graded as 'high impact'. Unhappy that assessment was changed to amber and Labour Party believe it should be red. Important site for important species, biodiversity should be red. No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Query why site assessment shows red and map amber. ‘Area of High Landscape Significance’ landscape designation should be 'high impact'. Questions level of biodiversity assessment. State EA flood maps show areas Summary of of flood risk on central and eastern parts of site with medium risk areas Group Keep Boldon extending out from these into the overall site. State that part of site should Responses 1,201 Green be treated as FRZ3 in absence of EA data. Ecology - unconfirmed sitings of very rare water voles at a tributary of the River Don at Mundles Lane. BAP species onsite, lapwings breeding - should be high impact. GI - Loss of informal recreation and Public Right of Way/ green infrastructure. Overall High Impact.

BC29 Land adjacent to Belle Vue Villa, Belle Vue Lane, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Object Proposal for 1 dwelling, loss of green belt, area prone to flooding, important for wildlife. Residents’

views Neutral Support Agree with red assessment Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red” Organisation Summary of Summary / Key Points Political Cleadon & East Proposal is for one dwelling. Views Boldon Ward Labour Party No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Landscape - OVERALL ASSESSMENT – AMBER - MEDIUM IMPACT Responses 1,201 Green MITIGATION REQUIRED. Infrastructure - LOW IMPACT.

BC30 Former MoD bunkers and medical stores, Green Lane, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Development would impact negatively on character of village, surrounding land-use is just agricultural not residential/agricultural. STC has previously objected to development of site. Mayflower Glass unable to get planning permission onsite. Green Belt should be scored 'high impact' for consistency as 4/5 impact. Corrosion of Green Belt / merging with Sunderland. Summary of Object IAMP already impacting on Green Belt. Landscape impact - high, BC30 should not be amended Residents’ from an "area of high landscape significance". Flooding issues. Insufficient highway and school views provision. Road safety concerns. Important for biodiversity. Historic importance of bunkers. Area important for biodiversity. Neutral (4 respondents) This site may be suitable for development. Should be developed into quality Support housing. Organisation Summary of Summary / Key Points Consultant/ Suitable for residential development (180 - 220 dwellings), biodiversity and landscape impact to be mitigated. Further investigation and mitigation for contamination necessary. Deliverable Developer CCL Group Views within 5 years. Sustainable redevelopment of this site which is compatible with the purposes and functions of the Green Belt.

10 Organisation Summary / Key Points Within a wildlife corridor. This area supports a wide range of priority bird species and/or high South Tyneside on the list of conservation concern. Cumulative impacts are a key consideration. The Council biodiversity impact of this development should be re classified as high. Tyne & Wear This is occupied by a World War II supply depot. This will require recording prior to demolition Summary of Archaeology if development for this site goes ahead. Consultee CPRE Durham CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “amber”. Views Highways Potential impact on the SRN. A robust travel plan to be developed for each of these sites and England the need for physical mitigation assessed and, if required, funding identified. The site sits apart from the urban area and would have a very significant impact on the Sunderland City strategic cross-boundary Green Belt and green infrastructure/wildlife corridor. Council records Council also indicate this land drains in to Cut Throat Dene in Sunderland (and therefore the Roker Critical Drainage Area). Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of The adjacent land is currently exclusively agricultural, not 'residential, agricultural' as stated. Cleadon & East Political Green Belt should be high impact as 4/5 - inconsistent with other sites. Landscape, Boldon Ward Views biodiversity, GI, flood risk impact should be high. Current disused, dilapidated, low scale Labour Party buildings which do not impact on the 'open corridor' as it now exists. No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Housing would have a higher impact than existing lo-rise buildings. Green Summary of Belt 4/5 - should be high impact. Should not have been amended from AHLV. Group Keep Boldon BC30, the latest Environment Agency mapping confirms the site to have a Responses 1,201 Green medium risk of this type of flooding across parts of its central and southern area. Infrastructure - roads and school capacity, poor access - high impact. Water vole sightings. Loss of green corridor.

BC31 Land between Hylton Lane and the East Boldon/Sunderland metro line, East/West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Object Green belt impact. Fields prone to flooding. Important wildlife sites. Wildlife corridor. Summary of Residents’ Neutral views In my view development north of Sunderland Road and between the cricket club and stadium Support would impact the lives of very few people already in the area and would not impact the green belt significantly. Organisation Summary / Key Points CC request that their land in BC27, BC28 and parts of BC31, BC32 and BC33 are joined to make Summary of one site. Deliverable within 5 years. Any adverse impacts can be appropriately mitigated through on-site and offsite measures. Testos roundabout improvements will improve highway Consultant/ Barton Wilmore access. Developer for Church CC also request that different parts of BC31 and BC32 are joined to make another site. Views Commissioners Combined site forms a more suitable parcel for assessment. Deliverable within 5 years. Any adverse impacts can be appropriately mitigated through on-site and offsite measures. Testos roundabout improvements will improve highway access. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

Summary of Summary / Key Points Political Cleadon & East Development could have a significant impact the problem of flooding elsewhere in the Ward Views Boldon Ward and the 'low impact' grading must be regarded with scepticism. This section should be graded Labour Party to 'high impact'. No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Agree with your assessment - landscape. Significant infrastructure Responses 1,201 Green improvements required - HIGH IMPACT.

11 BC32 Boldon Cricket/Bowling Club and land to east, Sunderland Road, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Green belt, area prone to flooding. Biodiversity should be 'high impact' - important wildlife Object Residents’ site, wildlife corridor views Neutral Support Organisation Summary / Key Points CC request that their land in BC27, BC28 and parts of BC31, BC32 and BC33 are joined to make Summary of one site. Deliverable within 5 years. Any adverse impacts can be appropriately mitigated through on-site and offsite measures. Testos roundabout improvements will improve highway Consultant/ Barton Wilmore access. Developer for Church CC also request that different parts of BC31 and BC32 are joined to make another site. Views Commissioners Combined site forms a more suitable parcel for assessment. Deliverable within 5 years. Any adverse impacts can be appropriately mitigated through on-site and offsite measures. Testos roundabout improvements will improve highway access. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC33 Land at Low House Farm, Sunderland Road / St. John's Terrace, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Existing traffic problems on Natley Avenue. Congestion, parking issues and road safety. Significant flood risk on site. Site used as children's recreation area and for horses. Green Belt Summary of Object impacts 4/5 so should be red not amber. Stream runs through site - environmentally sensitive. Residents’ Important wildlife site. Eastern end of site in critical drainage site. Local infrastructure - views schools, doctors etc. Poor access. Wildlife corridor. Neutral Flood risk and site shape could impact on housing density. Support Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of CC request that their land in BC27, BC28 and parts of BC31, BC32 and BC33 are joined to make Consultant/ Barton Wilmore one site. Deliverable within 5 years. Any adverse impacts can be appropriately mitigated Developer for Church through on-site and offsite measures. Testos roundabout improvements will improve highway Views Commissioners access. Organisation Summary / Key Points This site is within a wildlife corridor and close to LWS's. Cumulative impacts are a key South Tyneside consideration for birds in this habitat. The biodiversity impact of this development should be Summary of Council Consultee re classified as high. Views Tyne & Wear A geophysical survey is likely to be required which may lead to further archaeological Archaeology investigation by trial trenching. CPRE Durham CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “amber” Summary / Key Points Green belt impact 4/5 - should be red to be consistent. Eastern end of the site is within a Summary of critical Drainage Area - will impact housing density. Flooding in nearby areas could be Cleadon & East Political exacerbated by run-off etc. The section warrants 'high Impact' classification. Access to the site Boldon Ward Views would result in traffic issues - Infrastructure and Services should therefore be graded as 'high Labour Party impact'. GI and biodiversity should be medium. Site conclusion should be 'unsuitable for development'.

12 No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Summary of Loss of recreational space damaging neighbourhoods. Green Belt Group assessment. Landscape, GI and infrastructure should be HIGH IMPACT. the Keep Boldon Responses 1,201 latest EA mapping confirms the site to have a high risk of surface water Green flooding across parts, worsening at its eastern area, with medium risk areas extending out from these into the overall site and close to existing housing.

BC34 Land adjacent to metro line, Glencourse/Natley Avenue, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Used as children's recreation area. Access -Natley Avenue as people use this as a cut through to avoid the traffic lights. Parking issues due to Metro. Access required by the railway company to the bridge over the burn. Used for children's recreation, dog walking sports and horses. Object Onsite burn which is important for wildlife. Site shape and size is restrictive. Lack of school places, medical facilities and road infrastructure. Loss of a 'village green' which has been used Summary of by the community since pre-war times. Green Belt. Wildlife Corridor. Within a critical drainage Residents’ site (see SFRA 2011) views Neutral (4 respondents) Viable for development. Narrow stretch of BC34 could be developed as a pedestrian access route to a smaller development occupying the south-west corner of BC34. Road access could be extended from Natley Avenue - less impact and better pedestrian access. Support 'Naturally' extends the cul-de-sac at the end of Natley avenue. Tidy footprint. Completes the 'arrow head' profile of EB visible on a satellite photo. Potential for a building housing retirement appartment Organisation Summary / Key Points This site is within a wildlife corridor and close to LWS's. The open land and its associated Summary of hedgerows in this area support a wide range of farmland birds, many of which are priority South Tyneside Consultee species and/or high on the list of conservation concern. Cumulative impacts are a key Council Views consideration for birds in this habitat. The biodiversity impact of this development should be re classified as high. CPRE Durham CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “amber” Summary / Key Points Summary of The site area should be better defined to reflect the actual area available for development i.e. Cleadon & East Political that necessary for 5 houses. Left undefined the site could attract a greater number of units. Boldon Ward Views Used for recreational use. Consideration should be given to further public consultation over Labour Party the potential of this site for parking ahead of housing development. No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Agree with landscape assessment. EA mapping confirms the site to have a high risk of this type of flooding across large parts, with medium risk areas Summary of extending out from these into the overall site and close to existing housing. Group The roads alongside this site are also deemed to have a high risk of flooding Keep Boldon Responses 1,201 from surface water. Infrastructure and GI - HIGH IMPACT. The development Green of the site would result in the loss of open space where residents currently walk their dogs and children play. The nearest park is Grange Park which is over 400 metres away and across a busy road. The sustainability appraisal fails to recognise this.

13 BC35 Land adjacent to metro line, Boldon Flats and Moor Lane Farm Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Site is liable to flooding. Loss of green space would be detrimental to wildlife. The loss of open Object space within the green belt corridor warrant a higher grading than 'zero/low'. This should be Summary of graded as 'high'. Residents’ Neutral views (3 respondents) Although this site is liable to flooding and this would have to be seriously addressed, the site is contained, and being adjacent to existing road and transport links, would Support seem to present an opportunity for limited housing development, whilst retaining some of the ‘wild’ nature of the area. Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Tyne & Wear This site may require an archaeological evaluation through a trial trench depending on the Consultee Archaeology nature of the proposals. Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red” Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside The site would seem to present an opportunity for limited housing development, whilst Summary of Council (1 Ward retaining some of the ‘wild’ nature of the area. Political Member) Views Cleadon & East The 53% reduction in the distance between parts of Cleadon and Boldon are significant and Boldon Ward warrant a 'high impact' grading of the Green Belt assessment. Site is liable to flooding. Labour Party No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Impact significantly on local congestion. Responses 1,201 Green HIGH IMPACT

BC36 Land at Station Approach, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Traffic and congestion, housing density, noise. The building on this site would blur the boundaries between Cleadon and East Boldon. This is the site if the former mayflower glass works, it is known as a contaminated site that was an industrial site. The site is prone to Summary of Object Residents’ flooding. Development of the site would result in loss of local services, this would have a high views impact on Cleadon. This site is very close to the wildlife corridor in the area and close to Boldon Flats, development of the site could have an impact on the wildlife. Neutral Support Development of this brownfield site would ehance the area. Organisation Summary of Summary / Key Points Consultant/ Client's land only covers eastern part of the site. Believes four potential constraints can be overcome/mitigated. Site considered to have no prospect for employment use. It is Developer Barton Wilmore Views considered that the Site can deliver approximately 20 dwellings in the early part of the plan period. Organisation Summary of Summary / Key Points The biodiversity risk rating should be increased to at least medium, if not high. Adjacent to Consultee South Tyneside LWS, adverse impacts particularly from residential use would be anticipated. It is within 500m Views Council of a pond with historical great crested newts and surveys would be required. Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside The car park at the Boldon metro station is in-adequate. Site BC 36 should be designated as a Summary of Council (1 Ward car park and could be sold/leased to Nexus at a reasonable sum for car parking with Political Member) appropriate landscaping. Views Cleadon & East The site would seem suitable for development. Boldon Ward Labour Party

14 No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses These sites are brownfield and not in the green belt which is a positive but Keep Boldon Summary of 1,201 the redevelopment of these sites would result in the loss of local Green Group employment, services and facilities Responses This site is brown field and not in the green belt which is a positive but the Keep Cleadon redevelopment of these sites would result in the total loss of separation of 1 Green East Boldon from Cleadon Village, of local employment, services and facilities. Will affect local economy.

BC37 Land at Cleadon Lane Industrial Estate, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Further development in this area would greatly impact on the congestion and parking difficulties already apparent in this area. The building on BC36 land and BC37 land, although brownfield would lose part of a distinct boundary between Cleadon and East Boldon. Summary of Object Development of the site would result in the loss of local services and employment. Industrial Residents’ land including former bitumastic plant which may be contaminated land. Flooding is an issue in views the area. Neutral (30 respondents) This site would be better suited as residential development due to links with Support the metro. Site could be developed for housing without a detrimental impact on the village. Organisation Summary / Key Points Tyne & Wear The biodiversity impact rating should be increased to medium. Summary of Archaeology Consultee Full development of this site would further erode the area which currently prevents CPRE Durham Views coalescence between Cleadon and East Boldon. Highways These sites are therefore predicted to have a potential impact on the SRN - travel plan would England need to be developed. Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside Cleadon Lane itself has developed into a busy thoroughfare, totally out of keeping with the Summary of Council (1 Ward character of the villages, residential development on this site would be more appropriate and Political Member) in keeping with the character of the village. Views Cleadon & East The site would seem suitable for development. Boldon Ward Labour Party No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Residential development of the site would result in the loss of local services Keep Boldon eg local garage, swimming pool. The Environment Agency flood map for Summary of 1,201 Green planning shows an area running across large parts of this site in ‘Flood Zone Group 3’ so the site should not be considered suitable. Responses Development of the site would result in the total loss of separation of East Keep Cleadon Boldon from Cleadon Village. Development of the site would add to parking 1 Green problems around the Metro station. Development would also lead to loss of services and employment.

15 BC38 Land to North and West of Cleadon Lane Industrial Estate, Cleadon Lane, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points The SLR states 'that the entire site is at risk from flooding'. This flooding section should, Object therefore, be graded as 'high impact'. There are concerns development of this site would Summary of exacerbate congestion problems in the area. Residents’

views Neutral (8 respondents) BC38 should be green (suitable for development) as it is an underused Support brownfield site which would suit redevelopment. The site would be better suited for residential development due to its links with the Metro. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red” Summary / Key Points This site should perhaps be viewed alongside sites 39, 40, and 41 for the impact of its Summary of development, and the incremental erosion of the green belt to be fully appreciated. Flood Risk Cleadon & East Political section should be "High Impact" as the SLR acknowledges the entire site is at risk of flooding. Boldon Ward Views Development of the site would exacerbate congestion problems around the site. Given the Labour Party significance of the site as part of the 'green belt green infrastructure corridor' the zero/low grading seems inappropriate. No. of Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Group Keep Boldon Pressure on Local Capacity Responses 1,201 Green MEDIUM IMPACT

BC39 Land to the south of Tileshed Lane, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Green Belt section should be "High Impact". The statement that, 'it contributes to the views of the surrounding green belt' is very true and the site has its own unique character typified by Summary of Object the nursery garden, Landscape and Townscape section should be High Impact. Given the Residents’ significance of the site as part of the 'green belt green infrastructure corridor', Green views Infrastructure section should be High Impact. Neutral Support Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red” Summary / Key Points The site is scored in the same way as site BC 38 for Green Belt but only is only graded as Summary of 'medium impact'. This section should be graded as 'high impact'. The statement that, 'it Cleadon & East Political contributes to the views of the surrounding green belt' is very true and the site has its own Boldon Ward Views unique character typified by the nursery garden, Landscape and Townscape section should be Labour Party High Impact. Development would exacerbate congestion problems. The loss of this land would have a significant impact on the 'wild life corridor'. No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Responses Group Infrastructure improvements required. Keep Boldon Responses 1,201 Adverse impact upon green infrastructure. Green HIGH IMPACT

16 BC40 Land to the north of Tileshed Lane, East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Object Residents’

views Neutral Support This is on outskirts of village and shouldn't cause so much congestion. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red” No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Responses Group Infrastructure improvements required. Keep Boldon Responses 1,201 Adverse impact upon green infrastructure. Green HIGH IMPACT

BC41 Land to East of Cleadon Lane Industrial Estate, Cleadon Lane, Cleadon / East Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Development would exacerbate the problem of congestion around the Metro crossing. This Cleadon & East Political section should be grade 'high impact'. Given the significance of the site as part of the 'green Boldon Ward Views belt green infrastructure corridor' the Green Infrastructure section should be graded as 'high Labour Party impact'.

BC42 Boldon Flats, Moor Lane, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Any further erosion of this green belt would result in a blurring of the distinct separation between Sunderland and Cleadon and development on this site would destroy the rural character of the village. Any development here will be to the detriment of the village and the Summary of Object Residents’ visual amenity of both those living here and visiting South Tyneside. The site floods for a views substantial part of the year. Development in the village would overburden the roads in the area. Neutral Support Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC43 Land between Shields Road and the East Boldon/Sunderland metro line, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points The site is waterlogged and flooded for a substantial part of the year. Flood Risk section of the Summary of Object assessment should be High Impact. Any rise in population in Cleadon would overburden the Residents’ roads in the village. views Neutral Support Development of this brownfield site would enhance the area. Organisation Summary / Key Points We consider that a linear residential development to the northern portion of the BC43 would Summary of only have a ‘medium impact’. Development on our proposed site would merely reduce the Consultant/ separation distance by approximately 146 metres. This would still provide circa 580metres of Developer Story Homes separation, which equates to a medium impact which could be suitably mitigated. A landscape Views led development on the proposed smaller site would have a medium impact on the landscape of the area. Minimal mitigation would be required in relation to Ground Conditions and Contamination. The risk of surface water flooding identified on the proposed site could be

17 mitigated through a suitable SUDS. The reduced scale of development would also have minimal impacts upon existing infrastructure and services which could be reasonably mitigated. the LWS are sufficiently distant from our proposed development site and any adverse impacts could therefore be suitably mitigated. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

Summary of Summary / Key Points Political Cleadon & East Given the comments made in the report and the local knowledge of the site, this section Views Boldon Ward should be graded 'high impact'. Labour Party

BC44 Land at West Hall Farm, Moor Lane / Sunderland Road, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Concerns about loss of green belt on top of that already developed for the SAFC academy and loss of part of a working farm. Development of the site would mean a significant loss of the farmer's crops. Green belt should be preserved to prevent urban sprawl and protect agricultural land. Development of the site would cause significant visual impact when entering the village. There are unrestricted views from the site across the green belt to Penshaw Object Summary of Monument, Cleadon water tower and the sea. The field is known to flood regularly. Schools in Residents’ the village are already oversubscribed as well as other services such as doctors, dentists etc. views Traffic around the site is very busy, particularly the Moor Lane junction, residents find it difficult to leave the junction due to volume of traffic. The site is a habitat for many species of birds, development would threaten this. If development is unavoidable it should be in keeping with the current housing density and Neutral type with green areas maintained to minimise impact on biodiversity and flooding. Development for housing not supported but sporting amenities may be appropriate. Support Site more suitable for development than sports pitches. Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside Cumulative impacts are a key consideration for birds in this habitat. The biodiversity impact of Summary of Council this development should be re classified as high. Consultee Tyne & Wear A geophysical survey is likely to be required which may lead to further archaeological Views Archaeology investigation by trial trenching. CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “amber”, potentially suitable for development, CPRE Durham and objects to this designation. Summary / Key Points Loss of this land will potentially make the 3rd generation farming family an unviable business. South Tyneside Roads are already very busy here and the likelihood of increased traffic along Moor Lane at Summary of Council (1 Ward Boldon Flats would impact on the nature reserve and nature lovers who go there. Site is often Political Member) Views flooded. Cleadon & East Green Belt section as a whole should be graded 'high impact'. Flood risk should be assessed as Boldon Ward Medium Impact to reflect local knowledge. The site is currently green belt and contributes to Labour Party the green belt green infrastructure corridor and important areas of wildlife habitat. No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses This part of the green belt is already considered diluted and has been since the building of Sunderland Football Club’s Academy. Developing such a site would clearly on urban sprawl and so Green Belt assessment should be High Summary of Impact. Developing this location would significantly alter the character and Group indeed aesthetics upon entering the village from the South. The introduction Keep Cleadon Responses 1 of any development will increase the water ‘run-off’ due to large areas of Green hardstanding, therefore the Flood Risk assessment should be changed from low impact to High Impact (red). Road, school and sewerage capacity are not sufficient to support development. Biodiversity section should be High Impact as further investigation would need to be carried out to warrant the current Low Impact assessment.

BC45 Land between Cleadon and South Shields Community School, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Object Roads and infrastructure near the site would not be able to cope with development of the site. Residents’

views Neutral Support Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Agree with assessment of BC46, but consider this could be combined with part of BC45 to form Consultant/ Barton Wilmore a larger, suitable site in the single ownership of the Church Commissioners. Suitable and Developer for Church sustainable location, where any adverse impacts can be adequately mitigated. Agree with the Views Commissioners Council's assessment that the site is located within a viable area for residential development - Within the next 5 years Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC46 Land at Cleadon North Farm, Shields Road, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Development of the site would have a negative impact in the visual amenity and landscape of the village. The site is affected by surface water flooding. Fields around Cleadon Hills are vital to provide drainage from the hills. Roads in the area are already very busy, local infrastructure Summary of Object and services wouldn’t cope with new development. This site forms an important part of a Residents’ major wildlife corridor linking a series of green spaces around the borough. The site is within views the green belt infrastructure corridor. Zero/low grading seems inappropriate. This section should be graded 'high impact'. Neutral Support Organisation Summary / Key Points [Joint rep for part of BC45 and BC46] Agree with assessment of BC46, but consider this could Summary of be combined with part of BC45 to form a larger, suitable site in the single ownership of the Consultant/ Barton Wilmore Church Commissioners. Combined with BC46, part of BC45 could be seen as a logical Developer for Church expansion of Cleadon that extends no further north than existing development to the east of Views Commissioners Shields Road, thereby maintaining the existing separation within South Shields to the north. Agree with the Council's assessment that the site is located within a viable area for residential development - Within the next 5 years Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside The biodiversity impact of this development should be re classified as high. Council Tyne & Wear A geophysical survey is likely to be required which may lead to further archaeological Summary of Archaeology investigation by trial trenching. Consultee CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “amber”, potentially suitable for development, Views CPRE Durham and objects to this designation. CPRE considers this site should remain as Green Belt in the Local Plan and be assessed as “red”, not suitable for development. site likely to have an impact on SRN - we would expect a robust travel plan to be developed for Highways each of these sites and the need for physical mitigation assessed and, if required, funding England identified. Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside Would oppose development on this site. The development of BC47 would, perhaps, take the Summary of Council (1 Ward pressure off any proposal to develop site BC 46. Political Member) Views Cleadon & East The site is affected by surface water flooding. This section should be grade 'medium impact'. Boldon Ward The site is within the green belt infrastructure corridor. Zero/low grading seems inappropriate. Labour Party This section should be graded 'high impact'.

19 No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Our view strongly points to the status of the whole site being assessed as Summary of High Impact (red). Flood Risk assessment should be changed from Low Group Keep Cleadon Impact (green) to High Impact (red). The impact on traffic at this point of the Responses 1 Green village would be massive. As some elements of the Biodiversity assessment are unknown, and given the size of the site, this section should be High Impact.

BC47 Cleadon North Farm farmstead (north), Shields Road, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Site is in the Green Belt which should be maintained, development of the site would have a negative impact on the green belt. The site contributes to the open feel of the village when entering from South Shields. Development of the site would have a negative impact on the Summary of Object townscape. Thin topsoil, clay underneath so poor drainage. History of flooding. Local Residents’ infrastructure is already strained, roads are very busy and parking is difficult. Local schools views already oversubscribed. The site is part of a wildlife corridor, development would have a detrimental effect on the wildlife in the area. Neutral Small scale development (20 houses) nearest to Cleadon Meadows would help if more houses Support are needed. This would not be too detrimental on the village infrastructure Organisation Summary / Key Points It should be noted that our Client’s Site forms a smaller part of the wider assessment site and Summary of as such any impact would be further minimised as a result. Site is suitable for residential Consultant/ development and that the issues identified can be addressed by appropriate mitigation, Developer Barton Wilmore resulting in a zero/low impact requiring no or minimal mitigation. As such this summary should Views for Galliford Try be retained as being considered suitable for residential development. The Site is considered to represent a deliverable and sustainable option for residential development in Cleadon, which has good local facilities and represents an excellent option as an emerging residential allocation for housing delivery over the forthcoming plan period. Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Tyne & Wear The farm will require a building recording should any demolition be proposed. Consultee Archaeology Views CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “green”, suitable for development, and objects to CPRE Durham this designation. Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside Livery stables should be retained. Housing development on that site would improve the visual Summary of Council (1 Ward amenity area. Good access to the main road. Development of this site may take the pressure Political Member) off any proposal to develop site BC 46 which I would oppose. Views Cleadon & East Development may have significant impact on views, green belt, character of village and add to Boldon Ward development pressure. Inconsistent with BC46 assessment. Should be changed to red. Labour Party No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Summary of This is a Greenfield site and part of a working farm and would reduce the Group Keep Cleadon current separation to just 300m from 900m although 14 homes is not a large Responses 1 Green number. Although a small development, loss of green belt, urban sprawl, recreation, Traffic black spot, high impact

20 BC48 Land to South of Cleadon Park, Shields Road, South Shields Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points The site is within the green belt infrastructure corridor. It contains playing fields and right of Summary of Object Residents’ way access. This section should be graded 'high impact'. views Neutral Support Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

Summary of Summary / Key Points Political Cleadon & East The site is within the green belt infrastructure corridor. It contains playing fields and right of Views Boldon Ward way access. This section should be graded 'high impact'. Labour Party

BC49 Vacant Garden Plot 32A Sunniside Lane, Sunniside Lane, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee CPRE considers this site should remain as Green Belt in the Local Plan and be assessed as CPRE Durham Views “red”

BC50 Cleadon Hills, Cleadon/South Shields Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC51 Land north of Cleadon Lane, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Summary of Object Residents’

views Neutral Support Build on some unsightly sites in East Boldon e.g BC36 and 51 Organisation Summary / Key Points The size of the site being assessed was too large and presented too many issues and constraints and therefore as a result the site was considered as ‘Not Suitable for Development’. The site is located towards the North East of the village and this location is considered to be the most logical as to allow for a natural and coherent extension of Cleadon. Persimmon It is considered that following the reduction in the size of the site, allowing for a more Homes / Charles coherent extension of Cleadon Village and given that many of the issues and constraints in the Church Durham Draft Site Assessment such as impact upon the Green Belt have now been greatly reduced as a result of the site size reduction. The revised site in question should now be considered to be Summary of ‘Suitable for Development’. The site is considered achievable for residential development as Consultant/ there is a reasonable prospect that the site can be developed within the future of the plan Developer period. Views The land at Red Lodge is currently identified in the Strategy Land Review as forming part Site Ref BC51. Site BC51 is a much larger parcel of land extending to some 61ha lying on the eastern edge of Cleadon and extending much further east towards across open countryside towards Whitburn and further north towards the Cleadon Hills and the main urban area of South Shields. The land at Red Lodge should be assessed spearately. Development will result England Lyle in the loss of Green Belt and the slight narrowing of gaps between settlements but no material Good impact on Green Belt objectives. Development would not have any direct impact on areas of defined biodiversity, or heritage value and will have less than substantial impact on the setting and significance of nearby conservation areas. It occupies a sustainable location and is deliverable with minimal mitigation required. The site is considered suitable for development.

21 Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC52 Land between East Farm and Undercliff, Cleadon Lane, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC53 Land south of Cleadon Lane, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt

Organisation Summary / Key Points Part of BC53 closest to urban edge of Cleadon is considered more suitable for Green Belt release than the wider parcel and should be reassessed accordingly. Development of this smaller part of BC53 would consolidate the existing urban area of Cleadon and would not therefore have the same potential impact as development of the wider area. Flood Zone 1 and any surface water issues can be adequately mitigated through on site attenuation. Suitable Summary of and sustainable site with minimal adverse impacts that could be appropriately addressed Consultant/ Barton Wilmore through on and off site mitigation. Developer for Church Western part of BC53 could form a logical expansion to the east of Cleadon. Subject to a Views Commissioners robust landscape framework, development of the site, particularly if combined with adjacent sites could form a sensitive extension to the east of Cleadon, creating a softer edge to the settlement. Located in a suitable and sustainable location. Impact on Green Belt and landscape would be minimised compared to the larger parcel assessed and new Green Belt boundaries would follow existing features on the ground, contained within a robust landscape framework. Capable of delivering appropriate mitigation on and off site to minimise any adverse impacts, particularly if combined with the 2 adjacent sites, also within the Church Commissioners' ownership. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC54 Land east of Downhill Lane, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt

Organisation Summary / Key Points Site should be assessed with BC18 as this provides greater opportunities to incorporate landscape and ecological mitigation along the northern edge of the site. Combining the sites ensures that development would represent an extension of Town End Farm, providing Summary of excellent links to local amenities and services along with a scheme of structural landscaping to Consultant/ strengthen the boundaries of the Green Belt. there is an opportunity to provide habitat NLP Hellens Developer enhancement across the site to create habitat and movement corridors for protected and Group Views priority species, in particular wetland and Magnesian limestone grassland creation as well as woodland planting. sensitive development of the site would not conflict with the Green Belt function in this part of South Tyneside and would comply with the NPPF’s guidance on defining Green Belt boundaries Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

22 BC55 Land west of Boldon Downhill, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC56 Land between Downhill Lane / Hylton Lane, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC57 Playing Fields at Oakleigh Gardens, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Well used playing fields in an area where there is a lack of such facilities. Development would reduce the current 680 m separation between South Shields and Cleadon by 47%. In view of this, it should be regarded as ‘High Impact’. The villages would merge (Whitburn, Boldon, Cleadon) with loss of their individuality. Development of the site would have a visual impact on the village look and feel of Cleadon. The site offers extensive views and development would impact on the openness of the village. Object The site is open in character and allows for views to Cleadon Hills Area of High Landscape Summary of Value. This section should be graded as ‘High Impact’. Residents’ Problems with surface water flooding on the site, more development would potentially views increase the risk of flooding. Access to the site is limited and exacerbate existing traffic issues. Local services, such as schools, would struggle with an increase in population. This land was gifted to the Council by the Duke of Northumberland for the benefit of the people of Cleadon Village. We believe there are covenants on this site. Neutral Protected trees in this area would need to be maintained and this would cause a number of build and access issues into BC57. Potentially a further small development similar to the Gentoo development would be suitable Support but traffic consideration and parking area (for existing houses that only have street parking would need to be considered / provided Organisation Summary / Key Points Summary of Tyne & Wear A geophysical survey is likely to be required which may lead to further archaeological Consultee Archaeology investigation by trial trenching. Views CPRE is unhappy to see this site assessed as “amber”, potentially suitable for development, CPRE Durham and objects to this designation Organisation Summary / Key Points South Tyneside Access via Oakleigh Gardens is fraught with difficulties, it being extremely narrow with no Summary of Council (1 Ward possibility of widening. The field is the only one in the village for recreational use such as Political Member) sports, dog walking and community events. Development would reduce the current 680 m separation between South Shields and Cleadon Views Cleadon & East by 47%. In view of this, it should be regarded as ‘High Impact’. Landscape value should be Boldon Ward "High Impact". Access to the site is limited, parking and traffic are already a problem, Labour Party Infrastructure and services should be "High Impact". No. of Organisation Summary / Key Points Responses Summary of The site is a well used playing field and there is a shortage of playing fields in Group Keep Cleadon the area. Agree with the sub-sections where the assessments are currently Responses 1 Green red. This site also plays a vital role in the biodiversity of the area. DBAP (Durham Biodiversity Action Plan) species are present.

23 BC58 Land to the north of New Road, West Boldon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

BC59 Land to the west of Sunniside Lane, Cleadon Planning Permission LDF Development Allocation Draft SLR Site Assessment Green Belt Summary / Key Points Thin topsoil, clay underneath so poor drainage. History of flooding.. The proposed development would destroy the village, encroach upon the green belt and have an adverse Summary of Object effect on the community. The proposed development would have a negative impact on the Residents’ landscape and visual amenity. Creating an infrastructure to support a large number of new views residents would destroy the ethos of village life Neutral Support Organisation Summary / Key Points BC59: Is in a sustainable location for development, forming a natural extension to the built up area of Cleadon; The site is well contained which minimises potential impacts on both the Summary of Green Belt and wider landscape. Flooding: Our client supports the conclusions of the Consultant/ GVA Bilfinger assessment, that developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation Developer for Avant would only be required where appropriate. Infrastructure and services: it is considered that Views Homes the assessment should be amended from ‘medium impact – mitigation required’ to ‘zero/ low impact – no or minimal mitigation required’. The overall site appraisal conclusion should be amended to reflect our client’s comments particularly in relation to Green Belt and wider landscape impact. Summary of Organisation Summary / Key Points Consultee Views CPRE Durham CPRE is pleased to see this site assessed as “red”

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