East Halewood Knowsley Development Statement October 2013 East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement Contents For More Information Contact: Figure 1 : Aerial Site Plan 8 Executive Summary 4 Figure 2 : Aerial Image Highlighting Direction of Site Photography 14 Caroline Simpson, Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners Figure 3 : Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral 1.0 Introduction 9 T: 0161 837 6130 Green Belt 23 E: [email protected] Figure 4A : Facilities Plan East Halewood (North) 32 2.0 Site and Surroundings 13 Figure 4B : Facilities Plan East Halewood (South) 34 Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners Figure 5 : Site Analysis 42 3.0 Planning Guidance 18 3rd Floor Figure 6 : Site Opportunities 44 One St James’s Square Figure 7A : Concept Sketches East Halewood (North) 46 4.0 Case for Removal from the Green Belt 22 Manchester M2 6DN Figure 7B : Concept Sketches East Halewood (South) 48 Figure 8 : Illustrative Masterplan – East Halewood (North) 50 5.0 Sustainable Development Principles 28 www.nlpplanning.com Figure 9 : East Halewood (North) - Character Areas 52 5.1 Economic Role 28 Figure 10 : Illustrative Masterplan – East Halewood (South) 54 5.2 Social Role 31 Figure 11 : East Halewood (South) - Character Areas 56 5.3 Environmental Role 36 Figure 12 : Phasing Plan 58 6.0 Design and Form of Development 43 7.0 Conclusion 63 Disclaimer 8.0 Taylor Wimpey UK Limited 67 This document is confidential and prepared solely for your information. 9.0 Redrow Homes Limited 71 Therefore you should not, without our prior written consent, refer to or use our name or this document for any other purpose, disclose them or refer to them in any prospectus or other document, or make them available or communicate them to any other party. East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement Executive Summary Executive Summary This Development Statement has been prepared by Taylor Wimpey UK Limited and Redrow Homes Limited. It promotes the allocation of land to the East of Halewood for residential development in the emerging Knowsley Local Plan Core Strategy. The East Halewood site comprises two parcels of land Case for Removal from the There are exceptional circumstances which Sustainable Development Social Environmental which are physically separated by the railway. The sites will Green Belt support land at East Halewood release from the Principles create a sustainable urban extension to Halewood, and will Green Belt including: The allocation of the sites will support the creation of a The allocation of the sites will not result in unacceptable harm accommodate approximately 1,200-1,300 dwellings with strong, vibrant and healthy community by increasing the or loss to important natural, built or historic environment The sites no longer fulfil their purpose as Green The proposed allocation will perform a positive economic, associated landscaping and open space. • There is insufficient land within the Knowsley Urban area supply of housing of a type and tenure to help meet the assets. It will protect and enhance the landscape setting of Belt land. Their allocation for future development social and environmental role. It will comprise a sustainable to meet future development requirements. The Council needs of Halewood in a sustainable location. In particular, Halewood and help to maintain bio-diversity and landscape would NOT: development in accordance with the provision of the This Development Statement demonstrates that the has acknowledged that there is a need to review the the scheme will deliver high quality family housing as well as quality in that part of Knowsley. Framework: proposed sites at East Halewood: Green Belt boundaries to accommodate future growth. affordable housing. • Result in the unrestricted sprawl of Halewood. Both parcels of land have existing, firm and defensible • The Council’s Submission Core Strategy acknowledges Economic • Are the most sustainable and deliverable Green Belt The allocation of the sites will: physical boundaries. that there is a limited amount of brownfield land available Conclusion sites on the edge of the Halewood for release and the to accommodate the emerging development needs Result in the coalescence of neighbouring towns into The allocation of these sites will align with Knowsley’s development accords with the principles of sustainable • • Add to the overall quality of the area in the long term by of the Borough. The achievement of housing and adopted spatial strategy which seek to provide an It is considered that the East Halewood sites do not development. one another. creating an attractive place to live. employment growth targets will not be possible without appropriate range of new residential development in serve all the functions of Green Belt set out in the • Represent a significant encroachment into the open • Would not conflict with the five purposes of including necessary amendments to the Green Belt boundary. Halewood, including affordable housing to meet local housing • Secure a high quality built environment which is Framework. They will have a positive impact on the countryside and their allocation would comprise a logical land in the Green Belt and exceptional circumstances • There is a need to increase the supply of market housing needs. The proposals will result in a number of significant accessible to local services. urban form and landscape character of Halewood. continuation of residential development in this part of exist to support its release. to support continued economic growth in Knowsley and economic benefits to Knowsley in the region of: • Support sustainable patterns of development and the use There are exceptional circumstances which justify the Halewood. • Are entirely suitable to be allocated as a residential urban to meet the Government’s Growth Agenda. of sustainable modes of transport. release of the land from the Green Belt. • Harm the historic setting of Halewood. The proposed extension due to its proximity to services and facilities • There is a need to ensure delivery of a wide choice of • £148 million private sector investment in the local area • Provide areas of formal and informal recreation space for allocation and future development of the East Halewood together with its physical containment. high quality homes to widen opportunities for home throughout the construction process. existing and future residents to enjoy. The Council should be proactive in allocating the sites Sites would not affect the designated Conservation Area as a priority for development in advance on 2028. The • Are identified as a ‘reserve location’ for residential ownership and create sustainable, inclusive and mixed • £9 million through the Government’s New Homes Bonus • Provide a wetland country park and woodland park due its distance from the sites. delivery of units on these sites will assist the Council development in the Publication Local Plan Core Strategy communities. Scheme to be spent by Knowsley Council in the area at which will provide an attractive visual amenity and • Prevent the recycling of brownfield land but will in planning for its future development needs and where development may take place pre-2028 subject to • Future housing development in this location will attract their discretion. wildlife feature. complement Knowsley’s adopted spatial strategy which achieving sustainable development. certain criteria. people who work at the Jaguar River Car Plant to buy • £12.5 million net additional spending annually in the local identifies that there is insufficient previously developed • Have no technical or environmental constraints that houses in nearby East Halewood and secure sustainable economy from the site’s new residents, which could land in the Borough to meet its future housing needs. In accordance with the provision of the Framework [§82], would prevent their development. patterns of transport. support 131 additional jobs in the local area the supply of new homes can be best achieved by planning • Would have no adverse impacts which would • 2,955 person years of employment which equates to for larger scale development. The release of this sites from significantly or demonstrably outweigh the benefits of 197 annual construction jobs over the course of the the Green Belt is considered to be the most appropriate way allocating the sites when assessing its suitability against development on the assumption that it will take 15 years to deliver a sustainable development to meet Knowsley’s the Framework as a whole. to build out the sites. housing needs. • The sites are well related to the strategic employment allocation at Speke Boulevard to the south of the site and Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Significant investment has occurred in the manufacturing industry in Knowsley and there is a need to provide high quality housing in the Borough. 4/ 5/ 1.0 Introduction 6/ 7/ 1 East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 1.0/ Introduction Figure 1 : Aerial Site Plan Netherley Canada House Brook 3 Chepstow Street Manchester1.0 M1 5FW Introduction Tel: 0161 228 7721 Drwg No: 479A-03 Date: 08.10.13 Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Ditton Brook Purpose of Development • There are no technical, physical or environmental Technical Assessments Key Statement North constraints preventing the development of the sites for residential development. The physical, environmental and technical suitability of these Site boundary Land to the East of Halewood should be allocated for residential • There are no adverse impacts which would significantly or sites for residential development