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.
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Figure 1 : Aerial Site Plan
Netherley Canada House Brook 3 Chepstow Street Manchester1.0 M1 5FW Introduction Tel: 0161 228 7721
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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 has been confirmed by development in the emerging Knowsley Local Plan Core demonstrably outweigh the benefits of allocating the sites the following assessments. These have also informed the Strategy to assist in meeting the Borough’s identified residential when assessing its suitability against the Framework as development of the Masterplan: Greensbridge Lane development requirements. The purpose of this Development a whole.
Lower Road Statement is to demonstrate that: •• The proposals will be sensitively incorporated into the •• Transport Assessment existing landscape, retaining the existing landscape •• Ecological Assessment features and providing key areas of well landscaped open •• The supply of new homes can be best achieved through •• Aboricultural Assessment planning for larger scale development. Extending space which will complement the wider area. •• Landscape and Visual Appraisal Halewood to the east, provides an excellent opportunity •• The sites will deliver a wide choice of high quality homes •• Preliminary Environmental Risk Assessment Liverpool - Manchester Railway Line to delivering sustainable development and meeting (market and affordable), widening opportunities for home Knowsley’s residential development needs. ownership and creating a sustainable, inclusive mixed •• Flood Risk Assessment
Baileys Lane •• There are exceptional circumstances which necessitate the community. •• Outline Utilities Assessment removal of the sites from the Green Belt in accordance with •• The sites actively manage growth by making the fullest •• Archaeological Assessment the Framework. possible use of public transport, walking and cycling and Lower Road •• Agricultural Land Assessment •• There is an accepted need for Green Belt release in the are situated in a sustainable location. emerging Local Plan Core Strategy to meet the housing •• The deliverability of the sites (i.e. it is achievable, suitable requirements and affordable housing need. and available) is in accordance with the Framework. It is requested that the East Halewood Sites are •• The development of the East Halewood Sites for residential removed from the Green Belt and allocated for purposes accords with the principles of sustainable housing now. development as set out in national policy. It will deliver the Highfield golden thread of sustainable development by performing School an economic, social and environmental role. Finch Woods Halewood Leisure Centre
Everton FC
Finch Lane Training Complex Baileys Lane
Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Land at Halewood, Knowsley A561 Speke Blvd
RSPCA Site Location A562 Higher Road DRAFTScale: NTS
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Development Vision 2.0 Site and Surroundings
Taylor Wimpey UK Limited and Redrow Homes Limited are seeking to deliver a desirable, high quality residential development which provides quality family homes in the right locations at the right price. The objective is to deliver an enjoyable place to live which is accessible to jobs, keys services and green infrastructure.
The development proposals for the East Halewood Sites will deliver new high quality market and affordable family Site East Halewood (North) East Halewood (South) homes to the benefit of the local community, at a time when there are severe challenges to supply. Site & Surroundings Site & Surroundings The East Halewood sites comprise two distinct development The proposed development facilitates access to facilities on your doorstep creating a unique sense of community. parcels which are physically subdivided by the railway line. The northern part of the site is bounded to the west by The southern parcel of the site is bound to the west by Bailey The northern site comprises approximately 19.98 ha whilst the residential dwellings fronting Greenbridge Lane, to the south by Lane, east by Finch Lane and south by the Liverpool Branch The development provides a well planned residential development framed by the provision of a wetland country park, site to the south comprises approximately 32.27 ha. a railway line and Lower Road and, to the north by the Netherley of the RSPCA beyond which is the A562 Higher Road. Again, village green and countryside edge. Brook. The eastern area of the site may be susceptible to the site is predominantly flat with few notable features and is in flooding as it is partially identified as falling within Flood Zone 3. agricultural use. A cluster of trees is located just outside of the Our vision for the sites are therefore underpinned by the following goals: western boundary of the site. •• Delivering quality new homes: Taylor Wimpey and Redrow Homes will build high quality new homes which make The site has few notable features, it is predominantly flat and is the best use of the land enabling people to access homes they can afford in a sustainable location. in active use for intensive agricultural use. There are no internal The site is bounded to the: •• Achieving a choice of housing: The proposals will offer a mix of housing in terms of type, tenure and size to meet field boundaries within the site although some parts of the site identified local needs and help to rebalance the demographics of the area. boundaries are lined with hedgerows and trees. •• North by a railway line and a tree lined boundary; •• Providing affordable homes: The proposals will help to address a recognised local housing problem and meet the •• South by Higher Road and the Liverpool Branch of the The site is bounded to the: needs of those currently seeking to secure a new home. RSPCA buildings; •• East by Finch Lane. The site boundary by hedgerows •• Investing in the community: The development of this sites will represent a significant private sector investment •• North by the Netherley Brook and agricultural land with a scattering of trees and land beyond Everton and result in the creation of additional direct and indirect employment both during and after the development. beyond. There is a small wooded area outside the site Football Club’s Training Complex; and, Taylor Wimpey and Redrow Homes will also employ staff locally through its apprenticeship schemes. boundary which is designated as a Site of Biological or •• West by Bailey Lane with residential properties and the •• Creating a safe and desirable place to live: The proposals have been sensitively designed to ensure the creation of Local Geological Interest as is the Brook itself. Halewood Leisure Centre beyond. a safe and attractive environment which discourages crime and builds upon the strength of the local community. •• South by the main Liverpool to Manchester railway line •• Creating accessible homes to employment: The proposals are situated in a highly accessible location which and Lower Road. The predominant land uses beyond The southern parcel is located in close proximity to numerous benefits from its close proximity to the Strategic Employment Allocation at Speke Boulevard, Halewood which the Lower Road and the railway line are residential and convenience shops, the Halewood Shopping Centre, includes Land Rover. agricultural; restaurants, a Leisure Centre, playing pitches, and the •• East partially by Netherley Brook and the remainder by Halewood Train Station. agricultural land and the railway line; and, •• West by Greenbridge Lane. The site boundary is lined with trees and hedgerows. Land uses beyond the road are residential in nature.
The site is located in close proximity to numerous convenience shops, play areas, schools, Halewood Train Station and a Leisure Centre.
The site is easily accessible by road and other modes of transport. A regular bus service operates along the southern boundary of the site on Lower Road. The Halewood Train Station is in close proximity to the site.
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Figure 2 : Aerial Image Highlighting Direction of Site Photography
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16/ 17/ 3 East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 3.0/ Planning Guidance
National Planning Policy Knowsley Local Plan: Framework (NPPF) Core Strategy Knowsley Local Plan: Core Strategy
Submission Document July 2013 3.0 Planning Guidance
This section seeks to demonstrate that the East Halewood Sites meet the national and local policies, which are relevant to the allocation of the land for housing and the form of development proposed.
National Planning Guidance •• The sites are situated approximately 0.8 km from the In particular: •• New development at the sites will not cause an Ravenscourt District Centre and benefit from excellent unacceptable risk of flooding on the site or elsewhere public transport linkages to the centres of Speke, •• The Council states that the spatial development of [KLPCS Policy CS24]. National Guidance contained in the Framework identifies the
Woolton, Widens, Netherley and to Liverpool. The sites Knowsley will be achieved by maintaining the existing Halewood 6.4 Map following key principles that underpin the identification of •• New development will seek to enhance the local therefore promote the use of sustainable transport settlement hierarchy, including the role of Halewood as distinctiveness, identity and accessibility of places. It
land for housing through the development plan process: Strategy Core Plan: Local Knowsley choices due to their location in accordance with larger suburban centre. It acknowledges that a review will respond to and integrate positive characteristics of Framework [§34 & §170]. of Green Belt boundaries to meet longer term needs for •• There is a presumption in favour of sustainable immediate surroundings, including local materials, scale, housing and employment development, and maintaining development, for plan making this means that LPAs •• The parts of the sites which will be developed for mass, form, layout, alignment and density of the existing the openness of remaining Green Belt areas is required should positively seek opportunities to meet the housing are not at risk of flooding and the sites are built environment [KLPCS Policy CS19]. to ensure the delivery of Knowsley’s development needs development needs of their area. The sites are suitable therefore sequentially preferable [§17 and §94]. •• The development proposals will provide adequate [KLPCS Policy CS1 & §3.10]. and deliverable for development. They are located on the •• No risks from pollution and land stability arise from the provision for informal and formal recreation space [KLPCS edge of the Halewood urban area and are accessible to proposed allocation and subsequent development of the •• It will deliver between 1,200-1,300 dwellings to assist Policy CS21]. services, employment and facilities. The sites therefore sites in accordance with the Framework [§120]. the Council in achieving its housing requirement of 8,100 2013 July Document Submission raPriorities Area dwellings between 2010 and 2028 [KLPCS Policy CS3]. meet the requirements of the Framework •• The proposed development will contribute positively to Other Evidence [§14, §17 & §34]. making Halewood a better place to live through high •• The Council considers that there is a shortfall of 1,812 •• The allocation of the sites will deliver the three dwellings which need to be accommodated on land in the quality and inclusive design principles [§56]. The Knowsley and Sefton Green Belt Study (November 2012) dimensions to sustainable development performing Green Belt. The potential Green Belt supply up to 2028 •• There are no adverse impacts of allocating the sites states that based on current evidence, set out in the 2012 Insert from the publication Knowsley Local Plan: Core Strategy a positive economic, social and environmental role in comprises 3,258 dwellings. The East Halewood Sites are which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh SHLAA Update, there is a shortfall of approximately 2,900 accordance with the Framework [§7]. seen as a key component of the supply [KLPCS Table 5.2 6 the benefits [§14]. dwellings, which cannot be accommodated in the urban Summary of Land Supply Shortfalls and Potential Capacity 105 •• The provision of approximately 1,200-1,300 dwellings area. Converting this shortfall into an approximate land take from locations proposed for release from the Green Belt]. will assist in meeting the Government’s growth agenda Development Plan Guidance is likely to amount to in excess of 80 hectares [§1.17]. It outlined in the Framework [§47]. •• The Council acknowledges that removal of land from the also concludes that twelve Green Belt Areas have potential Green Belt will be required. The Council has identified Planning Summary •• The supply of 1,200-1,300 dwellings to meet the The Development Plan for the East Halewood Sites to meet Knowsley’s development requirements. In total broad locations (identified as “reserve” and “safeguarded” Council’s housing requirement can be achieved through comprises the ‘saved’ policies of the Knowsley Replacement the areas have the potential to accommodate 5,580 new The allocation of East Halewood for housing accords with the Framework, Development Plan Guidance and locations) which will be removed from the Green Belt to planning for larger scale development [§52]. Unitary Development Plan [KUDP] (2006). The emerging dwellings and approximately 118 hectares of employment the Council’s emerging Local Plan evidence base. The Council is supportive of the principle of Green Belt meet longer term development needs. The definition of the •• There are exceptional circumstances which justify the Knowsley Local Plan Core Strategy [KLPCS] has been land. Whilst this is far more than is required to meet release because: New Green Belt Boundaries to accommodate the changes removal of the sites from the Green Belt including acute submitted to the Secretary of State and the Examination of development needs up to 2027, the Council acknowledge outlined in Policy CS3 will be defined in the Local Plan: Site housing need in Knowsley and insufficient land within the Plan will commence in November 2013. that it is important that excess capacity is provided to ensure •• The emerging KLPCS indicates that there is a shortfall of housing land within the urban area and Green Belt Allocations and Development Policies. The East Halewood the Halewood urban area to meet the long term housing sufficient flexibility in supply both during and after the Core is necessary to accommodate future development needs across the Borough to ensure that the Council has a Sites have been identified as a ‘reserve location’ where requirements in accordance with the Framework [§82]. The allocation of the sites and their subsequent development Strategy plan period. deliverable supply of housing land. development can take place within the Plan period subject •• The sites do not meet the five Green Belt purposes set will meet the proper planning objectives which are currently •• The KLPCS indicates that the East Halewood Sites will comprise as a reserve housing location pre-2028. to criteria being met [KLPCS Policy CS3]. The Knowsley and Sefton Green Belt Study has assessed out in the Framework [§80]. expressed in the relevant Development Plan policies. •• The Council states that one of the priorities for Halewood the sites against the Green Belt purposes. Table 19: ‘Green •• The KLPCS indicates that New Green Belt Boundaries will be defined in the Local Plan: Site Allocations and •• There are no heritage assets or features of nature is to review the Green Belt boundary to meet longer Belt Areas that have the Potential to Meet Knowsley’s Development Policies. conservation preventing the development of the sites. term development needs for housing development (in Development Requirements’ concludes that land East of •• The release of the East Halewood Sites will assist the Council in meeting its housing needs up to 2028. The The development of the sites therefore meet the accordance with Policy CS 5 ‘Green Belt’) at two locations Halewood (North) has capacity to deliver 236 dwellings sites should be allocated as the Council’s priority for Green Belt release in Halewood to meet acute housing requirements of the Framework [§126]. to the east of Halewood [KLPCS Halewood Area Priority]. [KGBS 19] and land East of Halewood (South) has capacity needs now. to deliver 888 dwellings [KGBS 20].
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20/ 21/ 4 Knowsley and Sefton Green Belt Study Final Knowsley Report East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 4.0/ Case for Removal from the Green Belt Knowsley and Sefton Green Belt Study Final Knowsley Report
Plan 1: Extent of GreenPlan Belt within1: Extent Liverpool of Green City Regi Belton within Liverpool City Region Knowsley and Sefton Green Belt Study Final Knowsley Report Knowsley and Sefton Green Belt Study Final Knowsley Report
Figure 3 : Knowsley, 4.0 Case for Removal from the Green Belt Plan 1: Extent of Green Belt withinLiverpool, Liverpool Sefton, St HelensCity Region and Wirral Green Belt (Correct at October 2012)
The purpose of this section is to provide an assessment of the compliance of the sites at East Halewood with the five purposes of the Green Belt set out in the Framework [§80]. In the latter part of this section we show why there are exceptional circumstances which necessitate the release of the Sites for housing development.
Knowsley Green Belt
Knowsley covers an area of 8,620 ha, of which 54% is The boundaries of the Green Belt in Knowsley, and across designated as Green Belt. The Merseyside Green Belt the rest of Merseyside as a whole, were tightly drawn around Local Plan, adopted in 1983, originally defined the Green existing urban areas. In Knowsley’s case this includes the Belt for the whole of Greater Merseyside, excluding Halton. urban areas of Kirkby, Huyton and Stockbridge Village, The Knowsley Green Belt has not been altered since the Prescot and Whiston, Halewood, and Knowsley and Merseyside Green Belt Local Plan first established it in Cronton villages. 1983. Only small detailed changes were made as part of Knowsley’s first UDP adopted in 1998 and Replacement The Green Belt in Knowsley has several purposes, including UDP adopted in 2006. assisting urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of land and to stop the unrestricted sprawl of large built The Green Belt boundary was never intended to last until this up areas. period. Indeed, the former Regional Planning Guidance for the North West (RPG 13) (March 2003), specifically identifies a need In order to meet the Borough’s housing and employment to undertake a strategic study of the Merseyside Green Belt in needs and to enable it to compete with other neighbouring order to assess the long-term development issues arising from authorities, Knowsley needs to release land from the Green current regeneration programmes, including Objective 1 and 2, Belt. When the Knowsley UDP was adopted in 2006 it and to ensure that current Green Belt boundaries support urban highlighted the potential need to review the Green Belt renaissance and Green Belt purpose. boundary after the end-date of the plan (2016) in order to meet expected needs for new residential development. The The Merseyside Green Belt Study (2004) acknowledged at preparation of the KLPCS further acknowledges the need for the time that the Council was unable to provide a suitable Green Belt release. range of sites to meet the needs of the Borough, they Key considered that there is a strong case for Green Belt release As previously stated the Knowsley and Sefton Green Belt within Knowsley to assist in providing for the employment Study concludes that land East of Halewood (North) has Knowsley Borough Boundary Site needs of the UDP for the period up to 2016. capacity to deliver 236 dwellings [KGBS 19] and land East of Halewood (South) has capacity to deliver 888 dwellings Motorways [KGBS 20]. Green Belt
Railway Line Source: Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral adopted Unitary Development A Roads Plans and West Lancashire Replacement Local Plan (correct at October 2012)
22/ 23/ 2.20 Policy RDF4 of the RSS indicates that there is no need for any “exceptional Source: Knowsley, Liverpool,substantial Sefton, strategic St Helens change” and Wirral to adopted the Merseyside Unitary Development Green Belt before 2011. It also Plans and West Lancashiresubstantial Replacement strategic change”Local Plan to (c orrectthe Merseyside at October 2012) Green Belt before 2011. It also Plans and West Lancashireincludes theReplacement presumption Local thatPlan there(correct was at October no need 2012) for any exceptional includes the presumption that there was no need for any exceptional substantial strategic change after 2011. The RSS adds that any other local 2.20 Policy RDF4 of the RSSsubstantial indicates strategic that there change is no afterneed 2011. for any The “exceptional RSS adds that any other local detailed boundary changes should be examined through the local planning substantial strategic change”detailed toboundary the Merseyside changes Green Source:should Belt be Knowsley, examinedbefore 2011. Liverpool, through It also the Sefton, local planningSt Helens and Wirral adopted Unitary Development process process. It does not, however, define what constituted an ‘exceptional includes the presumptionprocess that process. there was It doesno need not, for however, anyPlans exceptional anddefine West what Lancashire constituted Replacement an ‘exceptional Local Plan (correct at October 2012) substantial strategic change’ to the Merseyside Green Belt. substantial strategic changesubstantial after strategic 2011. The change’ RSS addsto the that Merseyside any other Green local Belt.
detailed boundary changes should be examined through the local planning 2.21 RDF4 also set out2.20 a requirement Policy RDF4 that a strategic of the RSSreview indicates of the Merseyside that there is no need for any “exceptional process process.2.21 It doesRDF4 not, also however, set out definea requirement what constituted that a strategic an ‘exceptional review of the Merseyside Green Belt was required before any land in the Green Belt could be released. substantial strategic change’Green Belt to the was Merseyside required substantialbefore Green any Belt. land strategic in the Green change” Belt could to th bee released.Merseyside Green Belt before 2011. It also The process for doing this was described in the draft methodology and includes24 the presumption that there was no need for any exceptional followed guidance issued by 4NW24. This guidance can be found at Appendix 2.21 RDF4 also set out a requirementfollowed guidance that a strategicissued by review 4NW of. This the Merseysideguidance can be found at Appendix 13. The implications of thissubstantial were that the strategic Study should: change after 2011. The RSS adds that any other local Green Belt was required13. Thebefore implications any land inof thethis Green were thatBelt thecould Study be released.should: The process for doing this was described in thedetailed draft methodol boundaryogy and changes should be examined through the local planning The process for 24 doing this was described in the draft methodology and 24 Until 2010 4NW was the24 Regional Planning Body for the North West of England. followed guidance Until issued 2010 4NW by 4NW was the24. RegionalThis guidance Planningprocess can Body beprocess. for found the North at ItAppendix West does of England. not, however, define what constituted an ‘exceptional 13. The implications of this were that the Studysubstantial should: strategic change’ to the Merseyside Green Belt. 11
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24 Until 2010 4NW was the Regional Planning Body for the North West of England.
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East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 4.0/ Case for Removal from the Green Belt
Five Purposes of Including The release of the East Halewood Sites from the Green Belt To Preserve the Setting and Special Character of Exceptional Circumstances for •• NLP has undertaken its own assessment of the •• The East Halewood Sites are the only appropriate Green Land in the Green Belt is unlikely to have a significant impact on the countryside. Historic Towns Altering the Green Belt proposed housing requirement. On the basis of Belt land on the edge of Halewood which would not The Council’s Green Belt Study supports the release of the meeting objectively assessed needs it is considered contravene Green Belt purposes. The Council has no sites and acknowledges that both parcels are physically Knowsley does not contain any nationally recognised historic that the Council should plan to include 500-600 dpa. other alternative than to allocate these sites. The Framework [§80] states there are five purposes of The Framework [§82] states that the general extent of contained. towns where their setting needs to be protected. Whilst some This increased requirement means the Council has no including land in Green Belts:- the Green Belt has already been established. The Green of the Borough’s towns and villages have areas of historic alternative than to allocate the East Halewood sites for Belt boundary should only be altered in exceptional character, Halewood does not fall within this category. Whilst early release in the plan period. •• To check the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas; The removal of the sites from the Green Belt will circumstances. In this instance, it is considered that there Summary not contravene the purposes of safeguarding the Halewood includes a Conservation Area it is physically •• The population of Knowsley is expected to increase by •• To prevent neighbouring towns from merging into one are exceptional circumstances which necessitate the release countryside from encroachment. separated by existing built development. Therefore this Green 2.14% from 2011 to 2021. 93% of the components of In this section, we have demonstrated that land at another; of the sites from the Green Belt: Belt purpose is not wholly relevant to the assessment. this change are people in the 1-16 year bracket and over East Halewood: •• To assist in safeguarding the countryside from Housing Requirement and Supply 75. In numerical terms, it is expected that there will be encroachment; •• Can be released from the Green Belt as it does The removal of the sites from the Green Belt does not an additional 3,125 people living in Knowsley in 2021. •• To preserve the setting and special character of historic To Prevent Neighbouring Towns Merging not compromise the five purposes of including therefore contravene this purpose. •• There is a national shortage of housing/house building in New housing will be required to meet constraints on towns; and, the site within the Green Belt as set out in the the UK which needs to be addressed immediately. existing housing stock due to the ageing population and The proposed development of both parcels of land does Framework [§ 82]. •• To assist in urban regeneration, by encouraging the The Government’s growth agenda also seeks to increase an increased number of single person households. not affect this Green Belt purpose. The eastern extent of recycling of derelict and other urban land. the supply of market housing in order to support •• Owner occupiers are significantly underrepresented in •• Is identified as a suitable location for development Halewood is established by the residential development To Assist Urban Regeneration by Encouraging the Recycling continued economic growth and regeneration. The the Borough. Only 62% of homes are owner occupied, in the Knowsley and Sefton Green Belt Study alongside Baileys Lane. To the east, the Everton Football of Derelict and Other Urban Land Government have realised that house building can help compared to 69% in the North West and England. which would not contravene the Green Belt Taylor Wimpey UK Limited and Redrow Homes Limited Club Training Complex is located in the Green Belt and the stimulate the economy. The private rented sector is also smaller (7%), lagging purposes and further long term defensible considers that the entire site no longer fulfils the five proposed development site does not seek to extend beyond The release of the East Halewood Sites from the Green Belt percentage points behind England [Knowsley MBC boundaries could be provided in the future. purposes of including the site within the Green Belt this. The nearest town to the east is Widnes which will remain would not prevent the recycling of derelict land and other •• Knowsley Council acknowledge in the SHLAA (2012) Core Evidence Base p.viii]. Therefore there is a need to •• The sites comprise the Council’s preferred and each purpose will be considered in turn. more than 3km from the sites. As such release of this sites urban land because: that they are persistently under delivering. According to increase the availability of market housing in location for Green Belt release in Halewood for development will not result in the coalescence of any the Planning for Growth Technical Report, since 2003, Knowsley has only delivered 1,890 dwellings. This results the Borough. being identified as a reserve location for housing settlements. •• The emerging KLPCS specifies that there is insufficient development in the emerging KCSLP. land within the urban area. Green Belt release is required in an under provision of 2,610 dwellings. Consequently, To Check the Unrestricted Sprawl Affordable Housing Need to accommodate the housing growth requirement in the there is an urgent need to reverse this trend and boost •• There are exceptional circumstances which An alteration to the Green Belt boundary in this KLPCS. the supply of deliverable housing sites. The allocation justify altering the Green Belt boundary as there is location would not significantly alter the separation Both parcels of land are substantially contained by built of the sites will assist in ensuring that Knowsley meets •• The delivery of affordable housing across Knowsley insufficient land to meet the objectively assessed between Halewood and Widnes. •• The Council has also under delivered its housing development to the north, south and west. it’s objectively assessed needs for housing, the previous continues to be an issue for the local authority. The need as outlined in the adopted Core Strategy. requirement since 2003. Consequently, it is likely that under-delivery and the Framework buffer by providing in Council’s latest SHMA indicates a requirement for There is a shortage of deliverable housing sites there will be significant pressure in the short term to With regards to East Haleword (North), the Green Belt Study the region of 1,200-1,300 market and affordable dwellings. 568 affordable units per annum to be delivered. The in the medium to long term and there is an acute bring sites forward for development to meet the annual states that the existing Green Belt boundary is inconsistently development of the sites would provide affordable units shortage of affordable housing Knowsley which To Safeguard the Countryside from Encroachment housing requirement. •• The Council’s Housing Position Statement (2013) defined by residential development which encroaches into indicates that there is an under supply of 58 dwellings in in accordance with planning policy to help alleviate this development will alleviate. Furthermore, the the Green Belt in places. It is considered that a new long term •• The need for urban regeneration still remains. Liverpool this need. The East Halewood Sites comprise an indent in the urban area the 6-10 yr period and a shortfall of 1778 in the 11-15 yr development of the site will result in significant defensible boundary can be created to follow Netherley Brook is one of the most deprived cities in England, and of Halewood. period. On the basis of the Council’s calculations there •• The allocation of the sites will assist in meeting problems economic investment and job creation. to the east. The site is predominantly contained by residential Knowsley the 12th most deprived district. Therefore is therefore a shortfall of dwellings. Due to the findings of affordability and the backlog of need. •• The east Halewood Sites should come forward for development to the north at Greensbridge Lane. The northern economic development and boosting the supply East Haleword (North) is substantially contained by physical of this Statement the Council acknowledges that there development now to meet the shortfall in supply. parcel is therefore well contained and would create a long term off housing in Halewood will provide a catalyst to features being bounded to the west by Netherley Brook and to remains a clear need to consider where longer term Insufficient Land defensible boundary in this part of Halewood. regenerating this part of the Borough. the south by the railway line and a firm landscape edge. housing growth could be accommodated. Green Belt is •• There are no regeneration sites located in close proximity required to accommodate this need. •• There is insufficient land within the Knowsley defined With regards to East Halewood (South), the western to the East Halewood Sites. Consequently, development East Halewood (South) is substantially contained with the •• NLP has undertaken a high level review of the housing urban area to meet the future development requirements boundary is defined by Baileys Lane and existing residential of the land would not contravene this purpose as railway line and A562 providing a long term physical boundary land supply position and considered the Council have of the emerging LPCS. It is acknowledged in the development. The potential boundary to the east following housing is needed in Halewood to maintain its role in the to the north. The site is bounded to the east by a defensible less than a five year supply of deliverable sites. Council’s evidence that Green Belt release will be Finch Lane and Lower Road creates a clear physical settlement hierarchy. landscape edge comprising mature hedgerows with a required. boundary. Existing hedgerows along Finch Lane also provide •• If the Council does not release land from the Green scattering of trees. The Everton Football Training Complex also a strong visual boundary to the site. The northern boundary is Belt then they will be unable to meet their objectively •• Knowsley is tightly constrained both within the urban prevents further long term encroachment to the east. The removal of the sites from the Green Belt physically defined by the existing railway line. assessed needs by not providing the minimum 3,076 area (having already been developed) and outside of the does not conflict with this purpose as the Council dwellings to be accommodated in Green Belt locations. urban area (being constrained by Green Belt). acknowledges that there is insufficient previously The removal of the sites from the Green Belt will not The Council states in its Planning for Housing Growth •• The level of development required in Knowsley identified developed land in Knowsley to accommodate the result in the unrestricted sprawl of large built up areas. in Knowsley Paper (2013) that the totality of housing in the emerging KLPCS cannot all be accommodated future development requirements. delivery projected for the period 2010/11 – 2027/28 on existing brownfield sites within the urban area. The is 9364 dwellings, including 6288 dwellings to be Council has resolved to review the Green Belt boundary. accommodated on urban land, and 3076 dwellings Green Belt land will be allocated for new uses to to be accommodated within Green Belt locations. An accommodate future growth. additional 386 dwellings are projected to be delivered in the two years following the conclusion of the plan period.
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5.0 Sustainable Development Principles
The purpose of this section is to set out the reasons why the proposed allocation of the East Halewood Sites constitutes sustainable development as set out in the Framework [§7 & §8]. In particular, the proposed allocation of the sites perform a positive economic, social and environmental role.
5.1 Economic Role
The proposed allocation of the Sites will contribute to building a strong, responsive and Sufficient Land Delivery of Development –– The local highway network can accommodate the competitive economy. In particular, the proposals will bring a number of economic and fiscal provision of approximately 1,200-1,300 dwellings at £ •• £148 million investment into the site; £ A key requirement of the economic role is to ensure that The allocation of the sites will make a valuable contribution to benefits in terms of job creation and increased expenditure in the local economy. It will bring the local area through the there is sufficient land available in the right places at the right the delivery of approximately 1,200-1,300 dwellings to meet –– There are no ecological or environmental constraints significant investment Knowsley including: construction process. time to support growth. There is currently a shortfall in the the Borough’s quantitative housing requirement as well as preventing the allocation and future development of housing land supply, which is likely to affect the ability of meeting the qualitative need to provide family and affordable this site; and, The potential to provide apprenticeships and training opportunities with Taylor Wimpey and Redrow Homes and their •• £9 million through the the LPA to attract inward investment and maintain a skilled housing. It is therefore important that the site is deliverable in –– It has impressive sustainability credentials with suppliers for residents in the local area. Government’s New£ Homes workforce for existing employers in Knowsley. In addition, accordance with the requirements of the Framework [§47]. numerous local facilities and services within 2 km Bonus Scheme to be spent by the Council has failed to meet its housing requirement of the site boundary including Primary Schools and Housing supply can play a key role in the flexibility of the local labour market which itself is an important component in Knowsley Council in the area. since 2003. •• Available: Taylor Wimpey and Redrow Homes have Secondary Education, shops and healthcare. local economic competitiveness. This is because a shortage of housing or a lack of affordability can act as a barrier to secured a legal interest with the land owners of the East people accessing employment opportunities or result in long-distance commuting with adverse transport and environmental The allocation of the sites now will provide housing for Halewood Site. The site is therefore within the control •• Achievable: The opportunities and constraints plans impacts. It is envisaged that the East Halewood Sites would provide aspirational housing for employees at the Speke •• £12.5 million net additional existing and future residents and thereby help to meet the of two major house builders and can be delivered for highlight the matters that have been assessed by Taylor Boulevard employment allocation and those employed at the Jaguar Land Rover Car Plant. spending annually in the local LPA’s aim of offering a full range of dwellings in Knowsley. housing within the early phases of the Allocations DPD. Wimpey UK Ltd and Redrow Homes Limited in the economy from the site’s new Taylor Wimpey UK Limited and Redrow Homes is seeking evaluation of the site. The Masterplan illustrates that the The site falls within the Knowsley authority area and the latest Job Seekers Allowance Claimant figures (August 2013) residents, which could support to develop the site at the earliest opportunity and the site constraints can be overcome and the site could deliver indicates than 5.4% of the population of the ward are currently claiming Job Seekers Allowance. This is significantly 131 additional jobs in the retail, could be brought forward for development immediately approximately 1,200-1,300 dwellings and thereby make higher that the North West (3.9%) and UK average (3.3%). Of these claimants, 11% fall of people in the 18-24 bracket are leisure and restaurants£ sector. and subject to the agreement of the Council. It therefore a significant contribution towards meeting the housing claimants which indicates a significant youth unemployment problem in the area. satisfies the requirements of the Framework. needs of the area.
•• Suitable: The site is suitable for housing development 26.4% of the population of Knowsley currently claim benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions. This is •• 2,955 person years of Taylor Wimpey UK Limited and Redrow Homes Limited has as it: significantly higher than the North West figure of 17.4% and the National figure of 14.3%. Inward investment and job employment which£ equates reviewed the economic viability of the proposals in terms of opportunities will help to alleviate this problem. to 197 annual construction –– Offers a suitable location for development and can the land value, attractiveness of the locality, level of potential job over the course of the be developed now; market demand and projected rate of sales in Knowsley; as well as the cost factors associated with the site including In terms of formal qualifications, 16.2% of Knowsley residents have no formal qualifications, in comparison to the national development assuming it –– It would consolidate existing residential site preparation costs and site constraints. Where potential average of 9.7%. At the other end of the spectrum, the percentage with NVQ4 and above stands at 18.6% which falls will take 15 years to build out development to the east of Halewood being constraints have been identified, Taylor Wimpey UK Limited significantly below the regional (30.3%) and national (34.4%) average. the site. bounded by existing residential development at and Redrow Homes Limited has considered the necessary Baileys Lane; In August 2013, 345 (7%) claimants in Knowsley were seeking employment in the Skilled Trades Sector. A further 1,475 mitigation measures and required investment in order to –– It could utilise existing infrastructure surrounding the (29%) people were seeking employment in the Elementary Occupations Sector. It is considered that the proposed allocation •• Training and apprenticeship overcome any deliverability barriers. Taylor Wimpey and site and there are no utilities or drainage constraints and future development of East Halewood will help alleviate both unemployment sectors. In particular, Taylor Wimpey and schemes with Taylor Wimpey Redrow are committed to investing in the development preventing the site coming forward for development; Redrow Homes’ apprenticeship schemes will help tackle the large number of 18-24 year old people who are and Redrow Homes. of this site and are confident that residential development currently unemployed. –– Satisfactory vehicular access can be provided can be achieved within five years. The site is considered to both parcels and bus stops are located within to be achievable for residential development as there is an walking distance of both sites; excellent prospect it can be delivered now.
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5.2 Social Role
A key objective of the social role of sustainable development is to support a strong, vibrant and healthy community.
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The proposed development will provide a high quality built environment and has been designed to complement the character of the surroundings. The allocation of the East Halewood sites will:
•• Provide a range of open market housing comprising various types to meet the needs of the local community. •• Provide affordable housing of a range and type to meet the identified need in the Knowsley SHMA. •• Provide public open space for future residents in accordance with Knowsley policy requirements. The open space will also enhance the recreation facilities available to the existing residents in the area. •• Provide a wetland country park area which will provide an ecologically attractive area to enjoy. •• Provide allotments to meet the shortfall in the area. 6 7 8
1. Hollies Road, Halewood 2. Finch woods, Halewood Park 3. Halewood Railway Station 4. Hollies Play Space 5 Halewood Leisure Centre 6. The Halewood Centre 7. The Halewood Town Council 8. Everton FC Training Ground
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Figure 4A : Facilities Plan East Halewood (North) Supporting Strong, Vibrant East Halewood (North) and Health Communities The northern parcel is exceptionally well connected in terms of existing pedestrian infrastructure. An existing lit footway is The proposed allocation of the East Halewood Sites will play provided on the western side of Greensbridge Lane. Existing an important role in facilitating sustainable development. footways also run alongside Lower Lane.
Halewood has a population of 20,100 and comprises the There is a cluster of local shops located to the south of the smallest of the Borough’s township areas. It is located in the junction of Greensbridge Lane/Lower Lane which includes south of Knowsley, has a mainly suburban character and is a general store, newsagents, hair and beauty salon(s) and contiguous with the suburbs of Liverpool to the west. off-licence. A further cluster of local shops and facilities are provided at the corner of Church Road and Hollie Lane. This Halewood is identified in the spatial strategy as an area includes a newsagents, an off-license and a florists. Halewood where future development will be sought and maintained. Shopping centre (1.5km) has a range of shops and services The emerging KLPCS seeks to direct 19% of the housing including foodstores such as Aldi and Tesco Express and requirement to Halewood. The allocation and future several non-food retail destinations such as a Post Office and development of the East Halewood Sites would assist Boots Pharmacy. in meeting the housing needs of the area. The KLPCS identifies Halewood as Priority Area for development to The site is well related to schools, the closest being Halewood provide an appropriate range of new residential development C of E Primary School (550m). There are three additional in Halewood, including affordable housing to meet local primary schools within 2km including St Marks RC Primary housing needs. It is envisaged that the allocation of the School, Plantation Primary School and Greengates Community East Halewood Sites would assist in providing people with Primary School. a decent home they can afford to live in within a community that is accessible to facilities. The site is also very well located in terms of access to healthcare facilities with the Hollies Medical Centre (1km). There Knowsley has an internationally recognised advanced are dentists, other GP surgeries and pharmacies within 2km of manufacturing industry with companies such as Jaguar Land the site. Rover, Getrag and Halewood International having chosen to locate in the Borough. Therefore the provision of housing in The site benefits from being located in proximity to existing the right locations to meet their expanding economic needs is bus stops on Lower Lane and Baileys Lane to the south of the imperative to maintaining a skilled workforce in the Borough. junction with Church Road. The Lower Lane stop is within 400m of the entire site and the Baileys Lane stop is within 500m of Both of the East Halewood Sites are well located, being the site. Lower Lane is served by the 163/263 circular between situated on the edge of Halewood. Halewood and Belle Vale. Services are provided every half an hour Monday-Saturday during the daytime linking the site to the Belle Vale interchange and Halewood Railway Station. The Baileys Lane stops are served by 75 and 79 which both operate every ten minutes throughout the day Monday-Friday. These high frequency services link the site to Liverpool City Centre, Netherley, Allerton and Wavertree. The Baileys Lane stops are also served by the Garstons circulars 166,188, 266 and 288 which link the site to Garstons, Hunts Cross and Belle Vale. Service 883 operates an hourly frequency to the Jaguar Land Rover Factory and Liverpool Airport.
Halewood Railway Station is approximately 1.2km from the site.
Overall the site is extremely well related to existing faciliites and public transport.
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Figure 4B : Facilities Plan East Halewood (South) East Halewood (South)
The southern site is well located in terms of access to The site is very well located to healthcare facilities at the existing pedestrian infrastructure. An existing footway runs Halewood Centre (1km). The Halewood centre contains a GP along the western side of Baileys Lane. Footway provision surgery, dentist and opticians. on the eastern side of Baileys Lane commences at Highfield School and continues northwards. There is an existing The site benefits from being located in close proximity to pedestrian refuge island and dropped kerb crossing point existing bus stops on Baileys Lane, Leather Lane and those located at the junction of Baileys Lane and Leather Lane. at Halewood Shopping Centre. Depending on footpath There is an existing footway on the southern side of Lower connections, the Baileys Lane site is between 400-700m Lane which continues to the east. from the existing bus stops on Baileys Lane/Leathers Lane to the west of the site. These stops are served by services 75 The site is well related to existing services at faciliites. and 79. Both operate one bus every ten minutes throughout Halewood Leisure Centre and Highfield School are both the day Monday-Friday. These high frequency services within a 500m from the site. Finch Woods are located link the site to Liverpool City Centre, Netherley, Allerton adjacent to the site and provide opportunities for woodland and Wavertree. The stops are also served by the Garstons walks/leisure activities. circulars 166,188, 266 and 288 which link the site to Garstons, Hunts Cross and Belle Vale. Service 883 operates There are several key facilities and services available within an hourly frequency to the Jaguar Land Rover Factory and 1km the site. There is a cluster of shops at the junction of Liverpool Airport. The site is also served by stops on the Church Road and Baileys Lane. The site is well located A562 Higher Road or Barncroft Road. The 163/263 circular in terms of access to primary schools with St. Marks RC between Halewood and Belle Vale provides a service primary and Greengates Community school within 1-1.5km every half an hour Monday-Saturday during the daytime from the site. linking the site to the Belle Vale interchange and Halewood Railway Station. These services link the site to a range of The site is within a 2km walk of Halewood College, which employment areas such as Speke, the Jaguar/Land Rover provides education facilities for 11-19 year olds. Factory, Liverpool Airport and Liverpool City Centre via a high frequency of services. The site is exceptionally well connected in terms of access to retail facilities with Halewood Shopping Centre located approximately 1-1.5km from the site. Halewood Shopping Centre contains a Tesco Express and Aldi foodstore and several non-food retail destinations such as a Post Office and Boots Pharmacy.
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5.3 Environmental Role
The proposed allocation of the site will not harm the natural, built or historic environment and will help to improve biodiversity as well as using natural resources prudently and addressing climate change through the design of the proposed dwellings. An assessment of technical and environmental properties of the site are set out below:
Ecology Archaeology Agricultural Land Classification Landscape Flooding
A Phase I Habitat survey and desktop survey were undertaken There are no historically prominent structures within or A desk survey of the Agricultural Land Classification of The East Halewood sites are not within a designated Area of East Halewood (South) has a single line of mature trees/ The Environment Agency has confirmed that the East across the entire East Halewood Sites in August 2013 by TEP. directly adjacent to the both of the East Halewood Sites. The Knowsley has been undertaken confirming that the vast Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Park or World hedgerow along the line of a ditch which crosses the site in an Halewood (South) site is located within Flood Zone 1 (low sites do not contain Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAMs). majority of land on the edge of the urban area comprises Heritage Site. east-west direction. An existing Public Right of Way follows risk). The land is designated as having less than a 0.1% The sites are not designated statutorily-protected sites There is unlikely to be any built heritage remains beneath best and versatile agricultural land. this line of trees/hedgerow. The urban grain of the existing annual probability of flooding from rivers or the sea in (SSSI, SPA, Ramsar, SAC). Nor are there any designated either sites. The sites are located on the western periphery of National residential areas to the west could be extended into the site any year. sites within 500m. The East Halewood Sites both comprise best and most Landscape Character Area No. 60 ‘Mersey Valley’. This with Finch Lane creating a strong eastern edge to this part There are no archaeological constraints which would versatile agricultural land. All of the land on the edge of character area is a distinctive river-valley landscape focussing of Halewood which would become a long term defensible The eastern part of East Halewood (North) site is constrained There are seven non-statutorily-protected sites (SBIs) within preclude the allocation of the sites and its future Halewood comprises best and most versatile agricultural on the Mersey, its estuary, associated tributaries and greenbelt boundary. Additional landscape treatment at the by flood risk being located in Flood Zone 3. However, no 1000m of the East Halewood sites. development. land with the exception of a small pocket of land to the south waterways, although the Mersey itself is often obscured. The eastern edge of the site would link to the existing tree network residential development will be provided on this part of the of Halewood. valley is broad and linear with large-scale, open, predominantly and would provide screening from views to the east, creating an development parcel. Desktop searches of both sites revealed no records for Trees flat farmland supporting substantial bands of mixed agriculture. attractive green edge to this area of Halewood. protected species. However, there are records of water vole, The only opportunity to accommodate Halewood’s future Trees and woodland are scarce and are mainly associated The allocation of the East Halewood sites is therefore The sites are not situated in a sensitive landscape area. great crested newt and bats from within 2km of both sites. The tree stock on both East Halewood Sites (North development needs is on Green Belt land on the edge of the with settlements. Views to industrial development at Runcorn, sequentially preferable in flood risk terms. All uses of land, There are no landscape constraints preventing the sites and South) are limited. The open fields hold little or no settlement. The need to deliver housing in more sustainable Widnes and Warrington are prominent. including housing are appropriate. The future development of at East Halewood from coming forward for development. There is a single pond within the site boundary of the northern aboricultural value with the exception of an area of trees on locations outweighs the need to retain the site for the site will be planned to avoid increased vulnerability to the It is considered that with appropriate site planning and parcel and two ponds located outside the site area. The ponds East Halewood (South) site. Where mature hedgerows border agricultural purposes. The East Halewood sites are broadly typical of this landscape range of impacts arising from climate change. landscaping to integrate the view lines, pedestrian routes, assessed were classed as having poor suitability for great the sites it is likely that these will be retained as part of their character area, being flat and featuring limited vegetation, and trees and hedgerows, new development would blend crested newt. future development. There are no agricultural land constraints preventing the with some parts of the northern site having views across the There are no flooding constraints preventing the allocation allocation of the sites and their future development. landscape towards industrial development at Fiddlers Ferry successfully with its surroundings and enhance the or future development of the sites. landscape features. No signs of badger, such as setts, footprints, latrines or There are no aboricultural constraints preventing the power station in Widnes. diggings were seen during the course of fieldwork within allocation of the sites and their future development. either of the sites. No other mammal holes were identified on Sensitively designed development of the East Halewood sites the sites. can retain the important characteristics of the character area.
The ditches on both sites are mostly dry and isolated and are East Halewood (North) has no significant trees or hedgerows. not suitable for water vole. Ditton Brook on the north East Any hedgerows are restricted to the site boundaries. There Halewood site boundary provides good potential water vole are no existing Public Rights of Way through the site. There habitat. The species has been recorded approximately 700m is potential for the urban grain and character of the existing west along the Brook. residential areas to the west to be extended into the site, with Ditton Brook creating a strong eastern edge to this part No protected plants were found on either sites. The habitats of Halewood and providing a long term defensible greenbelt present within the sites are all common and widespread in the boundary. Ditton Brook could be protected by offsetting area. Thus there would be no botanical constraints in terms of development from the edge of the brook and creating a allocation or future development. landscaped corridor on the edge of the brook, thereby enhancing both the ecological and amenity value of this section There are no ecological constraints which would preclude of watercourse, as well as providing visual screening of the site the allocation of the sites and their future development. from views further east.
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Drainage and Sewerage Ground Conditions Utilities Promoting Sustainable Suitability of East Halewood Sustainable Development Transport Summary An outline drainage strategy has been prepared to identify A preliminary Environmental Risk Assessment has been Electricity, gas, water and telecommunications can be The site is considered to be the optimum location to the existing drainage provision in the vicinity of the site. It undertaken to assess the ground based hazards at the sites provided to both sites without adversely impacting on Curtins have been appointed to provide traffic and transport accommodate growth on the edge of Halewood and is The proposed allocation will perform a positive also identifies potential constraints and solutions to the foul which may affect future development of the land. existing services in the community. advice for this site. The initial work demonstrates that the considered to be the least constrained Green Belt release. economic, social, and environmental role. It will and surface water needs of both East Halewood sites. site is suitable for the development of approximately 1,200 - This is because: comprise a sustainable development in accordance Ground conditions in relation to the northern site comprise There are no utilities constraints preventing the allocation 1,300 dwellings. with the provisions of the Framework. In particular: The foul water for East Halewood north will drain by gravity Devensian Till, and overlying Wilmslow Sandstone formation. or future development of the sites. •• An expansion to the north at Church Road would be to an existing 600mm diameter foul sewer crossing the site in The southern site comprises Kinnerton Sandstone. The An indicative site access strategy has been developed for in appropriate in the context of the Green Belt tests Economic: The allocation of the site will contribute a north west to south east direction from Greenbridge Lane ground is therefore suitable for development. both sites. It is anticipated that two access points should because it would erode the essential Green Belt gap to building a strong, responsive and competitive to the main United Utilities pumping station. Surface Water be provided for the East Halewood (North) site. The primary between Halewood and Netherley to an unacceptable economy. The proposals will result in a number of from the East Halewood (North) will be attenuated on site in There has been little change in the use of the site access will be taken from Greensbridge Lane itself. level. There are no intervening physical boundaries to act significant economic benefits. oversized pipes and overland balancing ponds (SUDS) with over the past 150 years with the exception of some small The proposed access location is positioned between as a barrier to further development. The northern part of flows restricted to greenfield run off rates. The outfall for structures on the northern site. the existing priority controlled T-junction of Lower Lane/ the site has open views into the open countryside. Social: The allocation of the site will support the the surface water will be directed in to Ditton Brook or via a Greensbridge Lane and the existing Greensbridge Lane/ •• An expansion to the north east at land bounded by creation of a strong, vibrant and healthy community tributary along the south eastern boundary. A registered inert landfill is located 225 m from the north Tavington Road roundabout junction. Cartbridge Lane and Greensbridge Lane is already by increasing the supply of housing of a type and eastern site boundary and is deemed low risk to the future identified as a housing allocation in the Knowsley UDP. tenure to help meet the needs of Halewood in a The Foul Water for the East Halewood south site will also development of the site. Further investigation and mitigation A secondary access to the Greensbridge Lane site could However, the plot is wholly constrained by flood risk sustainable location. drain by gravity to a large 1200mm / 1800 mm diameter will be undertaken but it is unlikely that it will constrain the be provided onto Lower Lane. Lower Lane is subject to issues from Netherley Brook. existing combined sewer running west to east on the development of the site. Environmental: The allocation of the site will not a 30mph speed limit in this location. •• An expansion to the south at Old Hutte Lane and land northern boundary abutting the railway. This existing sewer result in unacceptable harm or loss to important bounded by the railway is constrained by its designation crosses Lower Lane on the north eastern boundary of the There are no contamination constraints preventing the natural, built or historic environment assets. Well With regards to East Halewood (South) a minimum of two as urban green space and its development would involve site before being routed under the railway to the main United allocation or future development of the sites. planned development will protect and enhance the access points should be provided. It is envisaged that the the loss of a substantial number of trees. Utilities pumping station. Surface water from the south site primary access point will be taken from Baileys Lane. A landscape setting and maintain biodiversity in this •• An expansion to the west is not possible as the land will again be attenuated on site via oversized pipes and secondary access is proposed from Lower Lane. There is part of Knowsley. comprises a designated Country Park. Development overland balancing ponds (SUDS) with flows restricted to also potential for a third access from Finch Lane although this here would be wholly inappropriate in the context of the greenfield run off rates. The outfall for the surface water will would comprise a tertiary access point. Framework [§14 footnote 9]. be directed to either or both tributaries to Ditton Brook. It should be noted that the final junction designs would be The above will need to be agreed and approved by United refined subject to analysis of traffic flows, highway safety Utilities and the Environment Agency. Given that these are the records and junction capacity assessments. main outfalls for both foul water and surface water sewers serving existing development there should be few issues with Baileys Lane, Finch Lane and Lower Road are outlined as this strategy. United Utilities may require the pumping station suggested cycle routes by the Knowsley Council Cycle Map. to be modelled, and if needed upgraded overtime to cater for These routes then link the sites to the National Cycle Route the increase in flows. However that should not prevent the 62, which is also known as the Trans Pennine Trail and the site from being brought forward for development. Liverpool Loop line. National Route 62 is an off-road link which connects to wider destinations such as the eastern There are no drainage or sewerage constraints preventing edge of Liverpool and Speke to the south. From this route the allocation or future development of the site. to the north of the site there are several routes into Liverpool City Centre.
There are no highways constraints preventing the allocation or future development of this sites.
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40/ 41/ 6 East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 6.0/ Design and Form of Development
Netherley PRoW Canada House Brook 3 Chepstow Street Manchester M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228 7721
Drwg No: 479A-06 Date: 08.10.13 PRoW Court Farm Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ 6.0 Design and Form of Development Woods Ditton Brook Figure 5 : Site Analysis
Netherley Key southern site subject to further assessment. The outflow of PRoW KeyCanada House North Greensbridge Lane Key Design Considerations Brook 3 Chepstow Street surface water drainage from the sites will be controlled to Manchester M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228 7721 known levels using a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) SiteSite boundary boundary Taylor Wimpey and Redrow Homes have developed a Hilton Grace Halewood Drwg No: 479A-06 Date: 08.10.13 which will attenuate the flows. Open water bodies with Recreation Ground Primary Masterplan for the land at East Halewood to demonstrate how ExistingExisting railway railway embankment embankment controlled outfalls should generally be sited at the lowest PRoW Court Farm School Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ the design and form of development will respond sensitively to Woods Existing waterbodies & parts of the site and within green corridors throughout the Ditton Brook Existing waterbodies & watercourses the characteristics of the land and its setting. It is intended that watercourses development. Fishing pond the scheme will be further developed in consultation with key C y Shops Existing flood zone (1% AEP c Existing flood zone (1% AEP plus climate change) •• Safe highway access – Safe highway access points into le stakeholders during the LDF process. Lower Road plus climate change) ro Key North the north site can be provided from Greensbridge Lane and ut Greensbridge Lane e ExistingExisting Public Public Right Rightof Way of Way co The key issues in terms of the design may arise from site Lower Road. The south site can be accessed from Baileys nn Halewood ec ti Site boundary constraints, as indicated on the adjacent plan, or from the Lane, Lower Road and potentially a third access point Park on Hilton Grace Halewood ExistingExisting cycle cycle route route to on Finch Lane. The access points will enable permeable trans Recreation Ground Primary Existing railway embankment development requirements. The key issues are:- pe School Liverpool - Manchester Railway Line Existing combined sewers vehicular routes through the sites. Within the sites a safe nnine Plantation 30m buffer Existing combined sewers tr Primary School Existing waterbodies & ail Baileys Lane •• Pedestrian and cycle connectivity – There is currently and legible road network which contributes to the sense of watercourses PRoW Fishing pond ExistingExisting foul foulsewer sewer place throughout the development should be provided. C one Public Right of Way which passes through the y Shops c Existing flood zone (1% AEP le St Marks southern site, linking Finch Lane and Baileys Lane. There Lower Road plus climate change) Existing overhead power line & easement •• Consideration of potential noise sources – The ro Halewood Primary Existing overhead power line & u (potential to divert) te Station School easement (potential to divert) is no public access through the northern site. There are Liverpool-Manchester railway line passes between the two c Existing Public Right of Way on Lower Road n Existing under ground power line numerous existing shops, services and public green sites on a raised bund. The southern site directly abuts the Halewood ec Existing under ground power line tion spaces located in Halewood, in the area to the west of base of the railway bund and development may require Park to Existing cycle route trans ExistingExisting water water main main & easement & easement the site. Development of the sites would benefit from a set back from the railway to minimise noise impacts. pe Liverpool - Manchester Railway Line nnine Plantation 30m buffer Existing combined sewers enhanced connectivity into the wider area. The southern boundary of the southern site is currently tr Primary School Potential vehicle access (location ail Baileys Lane Potential vehicle access (location flexible) flexible) •• Manage flood risk – The northern site is bounded to the adjacent to an RSPCA centre with kennels, similarly it is PRoW Existing foul sewer north by Ditton Brook. The brook has potential to flood considered that development should be set back from the Recreation St Marks ExistingExisting sub stationsub station Highfield boundary to avoid noise issues. GroundHalewood Primary PRoW HA/15/1 Existing overhead power line & and part of the northern site is located within a flood risk Primary easement (potential toExisting divert)Existing water water pumping pumping station station Station School area. A flood risk assessment has identified an area where •• Integration with the surroundings – Both sites are School Lower Road Required landscape buffer to Finch Existing under ground powerRequired line landscape buffer to existing services housing should be avoided. The report identifies that there generally bounded by roads, the railway or housing. A Woods existing services may be potential to reduce the extent of flooding through length of the western boundary of the south site backs Potential noise buffer subject to Finch Lane Existing water main & easementPotential noise buffer subject to further assessment Shopping Halewood further assessment upstream storage, defence improvements or ground rising. directly onto existing housing located on Baileys Lane. Centre Leisure The development must ensure that residential amenity Centre Potential vehicle access (location •• Existing site features – There are generally few existing flexible) features on the two sites. The northern site features some is maintained for the residents of these properties. The interface of the sites with the adjacent Green Belt Recreation Existing sub station tall hedgerows at the site boundaries, some large trees at Highfield Ground PRoW HA/15/1 should be carefully considered to ensure that there is an Primary Existing water pumping station the boundary to an existing property immediately adjacent School to the site and a small pond and ditch which is thought to appropriate transition from the urban to the rural area. Finch Required landscape buffer to be seasonal. The southern site features a line of mature Woods existing services •• Urban form and building design – The existing properties Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Potential noise buffer subject to trees and hedgerows adjacent to the existing Public fronting onto the sites are a combination of bungalows, Shopping Finch Lane New Hutte Halewood PRoW further assessmentLand at Halewood, Knowsley Right of Way and some intermittent trees and hedgerows 2 storey and 2.5 storey houses. The wider urban area Neighbourhood Centre Leisure Centre Centre along the site boundaries. There are also two small ponds exhibits a wider variety of house-types, varied densities RSPCA Everton FC Site Analysis within the southern site, one of which was dry at the time of development, and properties up to 3 storeys tall. A Baileys Lane Training Complex of survey but which may be seasonal. The retention of majority of 2 – 2.5 storey buildings will be appropriate A562 Higher Road DRAFTScale: NTS these features would be beneficial to the character of any on the East Halewood sites, although some 3 storey development. properties would be appropriate in the north site in • (i.e. water, drainage locations away from the boundaries. Housing could Taylor Wimpey & Redrow • Accommodate grey infrastructure – and utilities) Utilities can be readily extended into the site comprise a mix of terraced, semi-detached and New Hutte PRoW Land at Halewood, Knowsley detached dwellings. Building materials should be Neighbourhood from the surrounding area. Existing underground services Centre should generally be accommodated in public realm areas predominantly red brick with occasional render detailing RSPCA Everton FC Site Analysis with appropriate easements, however there is potential to to reflect the character of the surrounding buildings. Baileys Lane Training Complex relocate and bury an existing overhead power line in the A562 Higher Road DRAFTScale: NTS
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The land at East Halewood therefore has the multifunctional green spaces can be created throughout Finch WoodsEnhance pedestrian SiteSite boundarylegibility boundary for pedestrians andDevelopment Enhancewithin cell existing a newprovides PRoW parkPotential visualset key screen to Finchconnections Woods to existing shops, Maximise views of the country legibility for pedestrians and the southpedestrian/cycle of the site Enhance pedestrian Canada House Key PotentialSite boundary vehicular accessvehicles DevelopmentEnhancewithin cell existing a new PRoW parkroutePotential set key potential to make a major contribution to meeting the the sites to complement their existing character and to connectionsservices toand existing industry shops, park landscape from within the Key Site boundary ExistingDevelopmentEnhance vegetation cell existing PRoWthe southpedestrian/cyclePotential set of key the site 3 Chepstow Street & primary road vehicles Create focal greenpedestrian/cycle space around Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, connectionsEnhance to pedestrian existing shops, developmentManchesterCanada House M1 5FW Key Potential vehicular access Enhancewithin existing a new PRoW parkroutePotential set keyurban services and industry Canada House PotentialSitePotential boundary vehicular vehicular access access & primaryExistingDevelopment road vegetationwithin cell a new parkroute LDF housing requirement. provide improved connectivity to the wider greenspace Enhance pedestrian Tel:3 Chepstow 0161 228 Street 7721 Key &Potential primary vehicular road access Existing pondvegetationCreateexisting focal landscape greenPotentialpedestrian/cyclesquare space key features around LandTaylor at WimpeyHalewood, & Redrow,Knowsley connectionsservicesEnhance toand pedestrian existing industry shops, CanadaManchester3 Chepstow House M1Street 5FW &Site primary boundary road Developmentwithin cell a new parkPotential urban Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, connections to existing shops, Manchester M1 5FW &Potential secondary vehicular roadGreen access corridor retains and enhancesCreateexisting focal landscape greenpedestrian/cycleroutePotential space urban features around network. Existing site features can be incorporated Canada3Tel: Chepstow 0161 House 228 Street 7721 Key SitePotential boundary vehicular access DevelopmentExisting pondvegetation cell Potentialsquare keyfocal LandTaylor at WimpeyHalewood, & Redrow,Knowsley •• Providing Affordable Housing: The development of the Enhance pedestrian connectionsservices toand existing industry shops, Tel: 0161 228 7721 Potential& primary vehicular roadGreen access corridor retainsExistingPotential and pond vegetation enhances routesquare Drwg No: 479A-09 3Manchester ChepstowDate: M1Street 11.10.13 5FW Potential& secondaryPotential country roadexisting vehicular park vegetation access & secondary as Existingwell asvegetation roadcreatingCreateexisting a focal landscape greenpedestrian/cyclegreenPotential spacespace urban features around Land at Halewood, Knowsley services and industry Canada House & secondaryprimary road road buffer Potential focal Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, into this network ensuring that they are protected connections to existing shops, ManchesterTel: 0161 228 M1 7721 5FW Potential vehicularexisting access vegetation as PotentialExistingwell aspond vegetation creatingCreate a focal greenroutePotentialsquare space focalurban around LandSite at Halewood,Opportunities Knowsley land brings the opportunity to provide affordable housing services andCreate industry focal green Drwgspace No: around 479A-09 3 ChepstowDate: Street 11.10.13 Existing vegetation existing landscapegreen space features DrwgDrawn No: by: 479A-09SR Tel: 0161CheckedDate: 228 772111.10.13 by: NJ Potential& primarysecondary vehicularcountry road road park accessdefensible green beltbufferPotential boundary vegetationCreate focal greengreensquare spacespace around Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, services and industry Manchester M1 5FW KeyPotential views country of open park spacedefensible green beltExisting boundary Publicpond Right existing landscapePotential urbanfocal features LandSite at Halewood,Opportunities Knowsley and enhanced. 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Sustainable travel will be encouraged through the connections to existing shops, Site boundary DevelopmentDevelopment cell cell providesthe southPotential visual of key thescreen site to connections to existing shops, markKey arrival at Halewood the southPotentialpedestrian/cycle of key the site and to provide natural surveillance over open spaces. services and industry Canada House Site boundary Development cell close proximity to a number of existing bus stops and Key from the eastPotential vehicular access Createthe focal southPotentialpedestrian/cycleroute green of key the space site around services and industry Canada3 Chepstow House Street Site boundary DevelopmentExisting vegetation cell Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, New pedestrian and cycle links through the greenspace Provide a series of Potential& primary vehicular road access Create focalpedestrian/cycleroute green space around 3Manchester Chepstow M1Street 5FW Existing vegetation existingPotential landscape urban features the sites also have potential to improve accessibility Canada House Key PotentialSite& primary boundary vehicular road access DevelopmentExisting vegetation cell routePotential key Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, pedestrian and cycle ManchesterTel: 0161 228 M1 7721 5FW Key Potential vehicular access Existing vegetationpond existingPotentialsquare landscape keyurban featuresLand at Halewood, Knowsley network can provide enhanced connectivity into the 3 Chepstow Street &Site secondaryprimary boundary road road Development cell pedestrian/cycle Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, routes throughout the site ManchesterCanadaTel: 0161 House 228 M1 7721 5FW Key Potential vehicular access Existing pond routepedestrian/cyclePotentialsquare keyfocalurban Land at Halewood, Knowsley and usability of public footpaths and cycle routes to SitePotential boundary vehicular access ExistingDevelopment vegetation cell Drwg No: 479A-09 Tel:3Canada Chepstow 0161Date: House 228 Street 772111.10.13 &Potential primarysecondary vehicular road road access ExistingPotential pond vegetation routepedestrian/cyclegreensquare space LandTaylor at WimpeyHalewood, & Redrow,Knowsley wider landscape. 3Canada Chepstow House Street Potential country park ExistingExisting vegetation pond Potential urbanfocal encourage sustainable access into the wider area. Drwg No: 479A-09 ManchesterDate: M1 11.10.13 5FW &Potential secondaryprimary vehicular road road access Potentialbuffer vegetation route TaylorSite WimpeyOpportunities & Redrow, Manchester3 Chepstow M1Street 5FW Potential country park Existing vegetation squarePotentialgreen space focalurban Drawn by: SR Tel: 0161Checked 228 7721 by: NJ &Potential primary vehicular road access PotentialbufferExisting pond vegetation LandTaylor at WimpeyHalewood, & Redrow,Knowsley •• Investment: The proposed development forms a prime Drwg No: 479A-09 Tel:Manchester 0161Date: 228 M1 772111.10.13 5FW &KeyPotential secondary views vehicular of roadopen accessspace Existing Publicpond Right greensquarePotential space urban Site Opportunities Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Potential country park buffer Potential focal Land at Halewood, Knowsley •• Respecting Urban Context: The mix of house types Create focal green space Tel: 0161 228 7721 Key&Potential secondary views vehicular of roadopen accessspace ExistingofPotential Way Publicpond vegetation Right square LandSite at Halewood,Opportunities Knowsley Create focal green DrawnDrwgspace No: by: 479A-09SR CheckedDate: 11.10.13 by: NJ Potential& secondary opencountry road park of WayPotential vegetation buffer greenPotential space focal Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 opportunity to bring substantial levels of private sector at the entranceDrwg No: 479A-09 Date: 11.10.13 Key views of open space ExistingbufferPotential pedestrian/Public vegetation Right greenPotential space focal suitable for the sites will enable the creation of a Enhance connections to spacePotential with country retained park Potential vegetation SiteScale: Opportunities 1:5000 @ A3 at the entranceDrawnDrwg No: by: 479A-09SR CheckedDate:Focal 11.10.13 by: urban NJ square improves Potential open Existingcycleofbuffer Way route pedestrian/ green space Site Opportunities investment into the Halewood area. KeyspacelandscapePotential views with country features ofretained open park space Existingbuffer Public Right Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 Finch Woods Drawn by: SR Checkedlegibility by: NJ for pedestrians and Potential open Existingcycle route Publicpedestrian/ Right DRAFTSite Opportunities distinctive and varied new urban area to enhance and Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ spacelandscapeKey views with features ofretained open space Proposedof WayExisting tree planting Public Right of Way Key views of open space ProposedofcycleExisting Way routetree Public planting Right DRAFTScale: 1:5000 @ A3 vehicles Potential open landscape features providesofExisting Wayvisual pedestrian/ screen to complement the local character. There is potential to spacePotential with open retained Existing pedestrian/ DRAFTScale: 1:5000 @ A3 providescycle visual route screen to Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 landscapespacePotential with open features retained the southcycleExisting route ofpedestrian/ the site weave green infrastructure through the development space with retained Existing pedestrian / cycle route DRAFT Green corridor retains andlandscape enhances features the southcycle route of the site DRAFT landscape features existing vegetation as well as creating a DRAFT sites in order to reflect the peripheral nature of their Key Site boundarydefensible green belt boundaryDevelopment cell PotentialPotential key key pedestrian / cycle route location within Halewood, and to deploy good urban Key Site boundary Development cell pedestrian/cyclePotential key Canada House Potential vehicular access routepedestrian/cycle design principles throughout the development. 3Canada Chepstow House Street Existing vegetation route &Potential primaryCentral vehicular road green access space provides Existing vegetation Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, Manchester3 Chepstow M1Street 5FW & primary road PotentialPotential urban urban squareTaylor Wimpey & Redrow, Tel:Manchester 0161 228 M1 7721 5FW Potentialopportunity vehicular access for junior sports Existing pond squarePotential urban Land at Halewood, Knowsley •• Providing Open Space: The development offers the Tel: 0161 228 7721 Potential vehicular access Existing pond square & secondary roadpitch and play area Potential focal Land at Halewood, Knowsley & secondary road Potential vegetation opportunity of providing public open space facilities that Drwg No: 479A-09 Date: 11.10.13 Potential country park greenPotential space focal Drwg No: 479A-09 Date: 11.10.13 bufferPotential vegetation greenPotential space focal green space Potential country park buffer Site Opportunities will enhance the provision in the area with benefits for Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Enhance existing PRoW set Existing Public Right Site Opportunities Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Key views of open space Enhance pedestrian Key views withinof open aspace new park ofExisting Way Public Right the existing residents, including a large new Wetland Potential open of Way Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 connections to existing shops, Existing pedestrian/ Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 spacePotential with open retained cycleExisting route pedestrian/ Country Park along the flood plain of Ditton Brook in the services and industry space with retained landscape featuresCreate focal green spacecycle around route DRAFT northern site, and allotments and a junior playing pitch landscape features existing landscape features DRAFT in the southern site. New play spaces can be provided throughout development to ensure that all residents are in suitably close proximity to facilities. Create focal green space at the entrance Proposed tree planting provides visual screen to the south of the site
Key Site boundary Development cell Potential key pedestrian/cycle Canada House route 44/ Potential vehicular access Existing vegetation 45/ 3 Chepstow Street & primary road Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, Manchester M1 5FW Potential urban Tel: 0161 228 7721 Potential vehicular access Existing pond square Land at Halewood, Knowsley & secondary road Potential focal Drwg No: 479A-09 Date: 11.10.13 Potential vegetation green space Potential country park buffer Site Opportunities Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Key views of open space Existing Public Right of Way Potential open Existing pedestrian/ Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 space with retained cycle route landscape features DRAFT East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 6.0/ Design and Form of Development
Figure 7A : Concept Sketches East Halewood (North)
Concept 1: Concept 2: Canada HouseDeveloping the Vision for East Halewood Canada House Create a wetland country park focussed around Ditton Brook, which integrates Retain existing landscape features within the public realm to retain character and CanadaCanada House House 3 Chepstow Street 3 Chepstow Street 3 Chepstow3 Chepstow Street Street Manchester M1 5FW the existing floodplain into an attractive defensible Green Belt boundary to the provide an attractive setting for development. Manchester M1 5FW ManchesterManchester M1 5FW M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228 7721 north east of Halewood. Tel: 0161Tel: 0161 Tel:228 0161 7721228 2287721 7721 Drwg No: 479A-07 Date: 11.10.13 DrwgDrwg No:Drwg No:479A-07 No: 479A-07 479A-07 Date:Date: 11.10.13Date: 11.10.13 11.10.13 Drawn by: SR Checked Designby: NJ Vision Key Concepts of the Masterplan DrawnDrawn by:Drawn SRby: by:SR SR CheckedCheckedChecked by: NJby: by:NJ NJ – East Halewood (North) D D efe Land at East Halewood will be developed with best DefDef efe nsi ensens nsi ble ibl ibl ble Green Belt boundary practice for urban design and green infrastructure Concept 1: Provide new wetland Country Park along e Ge Gre eGn Breeelnt bBouelnt dbaouryndary reen Belt boundary Ditton Brook DittonDitton BrookDitton Brook Brook in mind. The site layouts will seek to retain, protect floodplain adjacent to Ditton Brook: The creation of a new North North North North and enhance key features in the landscape and wetland country park along the southern banks of Ditton Country Country CountryCountry Park incorporate them into the development for the Brook will integrate the floodplain into an attractive landscape ParkParkPark benefits of people and wildlife. The layout and which will provide an attractive and useable space signifying design of buildings will seek to complement the arrival into Halewood on the approach from the north west. existing urban area and create development with Ditton Existing The park will also provide a defensible Green Belt boundary Ditton ExistingExistingExisting DittonDitton Brook pond distinctive local character. BrookBrookBrook Existing hedgerowpond and trees to the north east of Halewood. Existing hedgerow and treespondpond ExistingExisting hedgerow hedgerow and treesand trees In particular the development will:- Concept 2: Retain existing landscape features: The •• Create a safe and legible development layout; boundary hedgerows and existing pond on the site will be •• Provide an appropriate range, form and density retained and enhanced within public realm greenspace of housing to help meet local needs; areas in order to retain character and to provide an attractive •• Provide a safe and attractive multi-functional setting for the new development. greenspace network which will provide for non-vehicular movement, sustainable drainage Concept 3: Provide pedestrian and cycle links to increase (SUDS), recreational greenspace and ecology; permeability: A network of new pedestrian and cycle links Create a wetland country park focussed around Ditton Brook, which Retain existing landscape features within the public realm to retain will be provided through the development, often set within CreateCreateCreate a wetland a wetland a wetland country country country park park parkfocussed focussed focussed around around around Ditton Ditton Ditton Brook, Brook, Brook, which which which RetainRetainRetain existing existing existing landscape landscape landscape features features features within within within the the public the public public realm realm realm to retainto retainto retain •• Ensure that existing residential amenity is integrates the existing floodplain into an attractive defensible Green Belt boundary character and provide an attractive setting for development. the greenspace network. These links will enable convenient integratesintegrates the the existing existing floodplain floodplain into into an an attractive attractive defensible defensible Green Green Belt Belt boundary boundary charactercharacter and and provide provide an an attractive attractive setting setting for for development. development. protected. integrates the existing floodplain into an attractive defensible Green Belt boundary character and provide an attractive setting for development. connectivity into the wider green space network within Conceptto the north 3: east of Halewood. Concept 4: to theto theto north the north north east east of east Halewood.of ofHalewood. Halewood. •• The masterplans for the two sites at East Halewood and to the numerous existing shops and services Provide pedestrian and cycle links which tie into the existing green space Provide a safe and logical highway access into the site with a legible circulation Halewood respond directly to the character in the local area. network, and enable convenient connectivity to existing shops and services. network based around a series of public spaces. of the landscape and town context, and to the opportunities presented by each site and the Concept 4: Creation of local distinctiveness: The main landscape features within it. Four key concepts highway route through the site will be planned to reinforce will underpin the masterplan for each of the the sense of place within the development. It will be laid two sites: out so as to maximise the effect of focal green spaces and urban squares within the development and to enable Court Farm CourtCourt Farm Farm Court Farm Woods easy orientation around the site, whilst providing safe and WoodsWoodsWoods Country convenient access. CountryCountry Country Park ParkParkPark
Shops and ShopsShops and and Shops and services servicesservicesservices
Village VillageVillage Shops and Village Green ShopsShops and and Green Shops and services GreenGreen servicesservicesservices Urban UrbanUrban Urban Square SquareSquareSquare Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Baileys Lane TaylorTaylorTaylor Wimpey Wimpey Wimpey & Redrow& &Redrow Redrow BaileysBaileys Lane Lane Baileys Lane Site Land at Halewood, Knowsley SiteSiteSite LandLand Landat atHalewood, atHalewood, Halewood, Knowsley Knowsley Knowsley North Site Provide pedestrianProvide and pedestrian cycle links and whichcycle linkstie into which the existing tie into thegreen existing green Provide a safeProvide and logical a safe highwayand logical access highway into the access site intowith thea legible site with a legible NorthNorthNorth Site Site Site ProvideProvide46/ pedestrian pedestrian and and cycle cycle links links which which tie tieinto into the the existing existing green green ProvideProvide a safe a safe and and logical logical highway highway access access into into the the site site with with a legible a legible 47/ space network, and enable convenient connectivity to existing shops and services. circulation network based around a series of public spaces. (Greensbridge Lane) spacespace spacenetwork, network, network, and and enableand enable enable convenient convenient convenient connectivity connectivity connectivity to existingto existingto existing shops shops shops and and services.and services. services. circulationcirculationcirculation network network network based based based around around around a series a series a series of publicof ofpublic public spaces. spaces. spaces. (Greensbridge(Greensbridge(Greensbridge Lane) Lane) Lane) ConceptsConceptsConceptsConcepts Scale: NTS DRAFTDRAFTDRAFTScale:Scale: NTSScale: NTS DRAFTNTS East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 6.0/ Design and Form of Development
Figure 7B : Concept Sketches East Halewood (South) GATEWAYGATEWAY
Concept 1: Concept 2: Key Concepts of the Masterplan Retain existing landscape ApproachApproach to to Retain existing Public – East Halewood (South) features at northern and HalewoodHalewood Right of Way within from eastfrom east Access Accessto to Finch Finch eastern site boundaries, multifunctional green BaileysBaileys Woods Woods Concept 1: Retain existing landscape features within and incorporate these into space. Provide additional Lane Lane GATEWAYGATEWAY green corridor at Green Belt interface: The existing an enhanced landscape pedestrian links to improve PRoW PRoW landscape features at the northern and eastern site corridor to provide an connectivity to green boundaries will be retained within an enhanced landscape appropriate and defensible Landscape Corridor Landscape Corridor spaces, existing services corridor which will provide an appropriate interface between boundary to the Green Belt. and facilities near to the GreenApproach BeltGreenApproach to Belt to the development and the countryside beyond. The green Create arrival gateway HalewoodHalewood site. from eastfrom east AccessTo Accessto To to corridor will feature an arrival gateway in the form of a new to mark approach to shops shops Finch Finch BaileysBaileys Woods Woods village green which will indicate arrival into Halewood on the Halewood from the east. Lane Lane approach from the east. PRoW PRoW
Concept 2: Retain PROW within multi-functional green Landscape Corridor Landscape Corridor space and improve connectivity to other green spaces, Green BeltGreen Belt existing services and facilities: The existing Public Right To To of Way will be retained and set within a new park which will shops shops pass through the centre of the development, connecting Finch Woods and Finch Lane. Additional pedestrian and RetainRetain existing existing landscape landscape features features at northern at northern RetainRetain existing existing Public Public Right Rightof Way of withinWay within cycle links will be provided throughout the development to and easternand eastern site boundaries, site boundaries, and incorporate and incorporate these intothese into multifunctionalmultifunctional green greenspace. space.Provide Provide additional additional pedestrian pedestrian improve the connectivity to the park, between green spaces an enhancedan enhanced landscape landscape corridor corridor to provide to provide an appropriate an appropriate links linksto improve to improve connectivity connectivity to green to greenspaces, spaces, existing existing and existing services and facilities near to the site. and defensibleand defensible boundary boundary to the Greento the GreenBelt. Create Belt. Create arrival arrival servicesservices and facilities and facilities near to near the site.to the site. gatewaygateway to mark to markapproach approach to Halewood to Halewood from thefrom east. the east. Concept 3: Incorporate landscape corridors to provide a buffer to potential noise sources: The masterplan will Concept 3: Concept 4: provide a landscape corridor at the northern and southern Provide landscape RetainRetain existing existing landscape landscape features features at northern at northern Provide safe and logical RetainRetain existing existing Public Public Right Rightof Way of withinWay within boundaries to provide a buffer to potential noise sources. The corridors to provide bufferand easternand eastern site boundaries, site boundaries, and incorporate and incorporate these intothese into highway access intomultifunctional the multifunctional green greenspace. space.Provide Provide additional additional pedestrian pedestrian northern landscape area will be broadened to incorporate to potential noise sources.an enhancedan enhanced landscape landscape corridorRailway corridorRailway to provide to provide an appropriate an appropriate site which uses viewslinks and linksto improve to improve connectivity connectivity to green to greenspaces, spaces, existing existing additional public open space uses to address local shortfalls. and defensibleand defensible boundary boundary to the Greento the GreenBelt. Create Belt. Create arrival arrival landscape featuresservices to services and facilities and facilities near to near the site.to the site. provide an interesting and Concept 4: Creation of local distinctiveness: The main gatewaygateway to mark to markapproach approach to Halewood to Halewood from thefrom east. the east. varied journey through the EntranceEntrance highway route through the site will be planned to reinforce green green site. Urban Urban the sense of place within the development. It will be laid square square out so as to maximise the effect of focal green spaces and urban squares within the development and to enable RailwayRailway easy orientation around the site, whilst providing safe and convenient access.
CentralCentral green green EntranceEntrance with pondwith pond green green Urban Urban square square Focal Focal tree tree
EntranceEntrance green green CentralCentral green green with pondwith pond KennelsKennels Focal Focal tree tree
EntranceEntrance 48/ green green 49/ ProvideProvide landscape landscape corridors corridors to provide to provide buffer buffer to to ProvideProvide safe and safe logical and logical highway highway access access into the into the
potentialpotential noise sourcesnoise sourcesKennelsKennels site whichsite whichuses viewlines uses viewlines to green to greenspaces, spaces, focal featuresfocal features and and squaressquares to provide to provide an interesting an interesting journey journey through through the site. the site.
CanadaProvide HouseCanadaProvide House landscape landscape corridors corridors to provide to provide buffer buffer to to ProvideProvide safe and safe logical and logical highway highway access access into the into the 3 Chepstow3 StreetChepstow Street TaylorTaylor Wimpey Wimpey & Redrow & Redrow potentialpotential noiseManchester sourcesnoiseManchester M1 5FW sources M1 5FW site whichsite whichuses viewlines uses viewlines to green to greenspaces, spaces, focal featuresfocal features and and Tel: 0161 228Tel: 77210161 228 7721 Land atLand Halewood, at Halewood, Knowsley Knowsley squaressquares to provide to provide an interesting an interesting journey journey through through the site. the site. Drwg No:Drwg 479A-08 No: 479A-08 Date: 11.10.13Date: 11.10.13 SouthSouth Site Site(Baileys (Baileys Lane) Lane) Drawn by:Drawn SR by: SR Checked Checkedby: NJ by: NJ ConceptsConcepts
Scale: NTSScale: NTS Canada HouseCanada House DRAFTDRAFT 3 Chepstow3 StreetChepstow Street TaylorTaylor Wimpey Wimpey & Redrow & Redrow ManchesterManchester M1 5FW M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228Tel: 77210161 228 7721 Land atLand Halewood, at Halewood, Knowsley Knowsley Drwg No:Drwg 479A-08 No: 479A-08 Date: 11.10.13Date: 11.10.13 SouthSouth Site Site(Baileys (Baileys Lane) Lane) Drawn by:Drawn SR by: SR Checked Checkedby: NJ by: NJ ConceptsConcepts DRAFTDRAFTScale: NTSScale: NTS East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 6.0/ Design and Form of Development
Illustrative Masterplan – East Halewood (North)
The illustrative masterplan builds upon the key concepts in order to create a layout which meets our vision for the site.
Figure 8 : Illustrative Masterplan – East Halewood (North) Canada House 3 ChepstowA safe Street and legible development layout Safe and attractive provision for recreational green Protection of existing residential amenity Manchester M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228 7721 space, ecology, non-vehicular movement and SUDS,
Drwg No: 479A-10 VehicularDate: 15.10.13 access into the East Halewood (North) site will be within a coherent greenspace network One existing property on Lower Road, called Heyes Farm, provided from two access points. The primary access point will backs and sides directly onto the site. The masterplan Land allocated Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ for housing be located on Greensbridge Lane, slightly southwards of the The primary green space within the masterplan will be an incorporates a strip of buffer planting which will be located to existing roundabout which provides access to development to extensive new wetland country park located along the northern the rear of the existing property, thereby minimising and visual the north. A secondary vehicular access will also be provided edge of the site which will encompass the extents of the flood impacts upon the property from the development. Court Farm Key off Lower North Road, between the junctions with Lower Close and risk area created by Ditton Brook. The country park will provide The masterplan also incorporates Heyes Farm into a Woods Rawlinson Crescent. an attractive focal feature on the approach into Halewood from development block which will ensure that the property is
Site boundary the north along Greensbridge Lane, and will create a defensible secure at the rear and will become part of a larger defensible
Ditton Brook The internal road arrangement through the site will create a loop greenbelt boundary to the north-eastern edge of Halewood. development block. Existing pond to be retained which will enable access to all parts of the development. The The ground within the park will be sensitively remodelled to Existing woodlandloop to bewill retained provide good vehicular permeability and alternative include new large pond areas, some of which will be used for Other nearby housing is generally separated from the site by Proposed greenemergency space routes through the development. SuDS water attenuation. The landscape treatment throughout surrounding roads and views to the site are largely screened by Wetland Country the park will feature clusters of tree planting set within large existing vegetation. It is proposed that the majority of boundary LEAP Potential LEAP Park The road pattern has been designed to create an interesting meadow areas to create a naturalistic landscape which will hedgerows around the site are retained which will assist with Proposed wetlandjourney area/SuDS through feature the site which is punctuated by areas of complement the setting within the wider landscape character screening views to housing, however the masterplan also Proposed housinginterest areas and which will provide views to the green spaces within area and which will provide new wildlife and ecological habitats incorporates a perimeter landscaped green space corridor to the development. on the site. ensure that housing is appropriately set back from the edges of Indicative building frontage the site. Indicative mewsNatural court traffic calming will be introduced through variations A network of pedestrian and cycle routes will be provided Indicative tree plantingin detailed road alignment coupled with careful positioning of through the country park which has potential to become a Good connections to the wider area new features such as trees and buildings, which also serve to destination greenspace. Connections will link the park into the Proposed primary vehicular access terminate a vista, punctuate a change in direction, or frame wider green space network. The northern site is well positioned to access existing facilities Proposed primary road Canada House spaces. by foot, cycle or bus. There are a range of existing shops and 3 Chepstow Street Manchester M1 5FW Proposed secondary vehicular access Greensbridge Lane Tel: 0161 228 7721 The green space areas within the southern ‘urban’ part of facilities located off Church Road less than 300m from the site.
LEAP Drwg No: 479A-10 Date: 15.10.13 Proposed secondary/tertiaryBuildings areroad to be located at nodes and junctions in order to the site will allow retention and management of the existing The illustrative layout provides new pedestrian routes through Land allocated Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ frame views and create vistas. Green spaces will be securely landscape features on the site - namely the hedgerows at the site, some of which will also provide cycle routes. The new for housing Proposed pedestrian route Canada House overlooked, and in the more urban areas attractive groupings of the site boundaries and a small seasonal pond towards the routes have been arranged to provide convenient access to the 3 Chepstow Street Manchester M1 5FW Existing pedestrian route Tel: 0161 228 7721 buildings around small squares and focal areas will be created. southern edge of the site. A network of green links will connect wider area. Court Farm Key North Housing is grouped into blocks to ensure that wherever these features into the wider green space network and will Woods Drwg No: 479A-10 Date: 15.10.13 Land allocated Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ possible rear gardens are secure within a block. accommodate new pedestrian and cycle routes which will link Pedestrian routes will link to an existing pedestrian route for housing Site boundary Canada House to the new country park and existing services and facilities in through the housing area to the north of Greensbridge Lane Ditton Brook 3 Chepstow Street Existing pond to be retained Manchester M1 5FW Provision of an appropriate range, form, density and the wider area. which provides access to Court Farm Woods. Beyond the Tel: 0161 228 7721 Existing woodland to be retained Court Farm Lower Road Key North character of new housing woods pedestrian routes continue through Hilton Grace Woods Existing shops Drwg No: 479A-10 Date: 15.10.13 Proposed green space Land allocated and services The area around the retained pond will be designed as an Recreation Ground and Halewood Park which connects to the Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Wetland Country for housing Site boundary Potential LEAP Park LEAP The illustrative masterplan demonstrates that the northern site attractive village green framed by housing. The space will be Trans Pennine Trail. Canada House Ditton Brook 3 Chepstow Street Existing pond to be retained Proposed wetland area/SuDS feature Manchester M1 5FW can deliver approximately 400 dwellings at a net density of large enough to accommodate an equipped play area to serve Tel: 0161 228 7721 Existing woodland to be retained Proposed housing areas Court Farm Key North approximately 38 dwellings per ha, with appropriate levels of new residents. The masterplan includes pedestrian access onto Lower Road Woods Drwg No: 479A-10 Date: 15.10.13 Proposed green space Indicative building frontage Land allocated public open space to complement the existing local provision. which will enable convenient connectivity to the southern East Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Wetland Country for housing Site boundary Potential LEAP Park LEAP Indicative mews court Immediately to the south of the site is a large private fishing Halewood site. This will enable residents of each site to access Ditton Brook Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Existing pond to be retained Proposed wetland area/SuDS feature Baileys Lane Indicative tree planting Family housing appropriate to the needs of the town and pond which is currently fenced from the site. The masterplan facilities provided within the other site. Existing woodland to be retained Proposed housing areas Land at Halewood, Knowsley Court Farm Key North Proposed primary vehicular access ranging from 2-5 bedrooms will be provided, a proportion of incorporates a planting buffer along the boundary to the pond Woods Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Proposed green space Indicative building frontage Proposed primary road North Sitewhich will be affordable housing in accordance with approved due to ensure that the privacy of the pond is retained. Wetland Country Key SiteSite boundary boundary LEAP PotentialPotential LEAP LEAP IndicativeIndicative mews mewscourt court Proposed secondary secondary vehicular access vehicular access local policies. House types may include terraces, semi- Park Greensbridge Lane (Greensbridge Lane) Ditton Brook ExistingExisting pond to pond be retained to be retained ProposedProposed wetland wetland area/SuDSLEAP featurearea/SuDS feature IndicativeIndicative tree planting tree planting Proposed secondary/tertiary secondary/tertiary road road Illustrative Masterplandetached and detached dwellings. Housing will be designed to ExistingExisting woodland woodland to be retained to be retained ProposedProposed housing housing areas areas ProposedProposed primary primary vehicular access vehicular access Proposed pedestrian pedestrian route route complement the existing built form of the area, and will reflect DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A3 Proposed green space the local character and distinctiveness of the Knowsley area. Proposed green space IndicativeIndicative building building frontage frontage ProposedProposed primary primary road road ExistingExisting pedestrian pedestrian route route Wetland Country LEAP Potential LEAP Indicative mews court Proposed secondary vehicular access Park Greensbridge Lane Proposed wetlandLEAP area/SuDS feature Indicative tree planting Proposed secondary/tertiary road
Proposed housing areas Proposed primary vehicular access Proposed pedestrian route 50/ 51/ Indicative building frontage Existing shops Lower Road Proposed primary road Existing pedestrian route and services Indicative mews court Proposed secondary vehicular access Greensbridge Lane
LEAP Indicative tree planting Proposed secondary/tertiary road
Proposed primary vehicular access Proposed pedestrian route
Existing shops Lower Road Proposed primary road Existing pedestrian route and services Proposed secondary vehicular access Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Greensbridge Lane Baileys Lane LEAP Proposed secondary/tertiary road Land at Halewood, Knowsley Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Proposed pedestrian route North Site (Greensbridge Lane) Existing shops Lower Road Existing pedestrian route and services Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Illustrative Masterplan Baileys Lane Land at Halewood, Knowsley DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A3 Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line North Site (Greensbridge Lane) Existing shops Lower Road and services Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Illustrative Masterplan Baileys Lane Land at Halewood, Knowsley DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A3 Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line North Site (Greensbridge Lane) Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Illustrative Masterplan Baileys Lane Land at Halewood, Knowsley DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A3 Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line North Site (Greensbridge Lane) Illustrative Masterplan DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A3 East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 6.0/ Design and Form of Development
Figure 9 : East Halewood (North) - Character Areas Canada House 3 Chepstow Street ManchesterEast M1 5FWHalewood (North) - Character Areas Tel: 0161 228 7721 Drwg No: 479A-13 DevelopmentDate: 16.10.13 character is a function of layout, building style and landscape treatments, Drawn by: SR whichChecked combineby: NJ to create a sense of place. Two broad character areas will result from the masterplan as illustrated on the adjacent plan.
Key Wetland North Country Park Greensbridge Lane Extension
Wetland CountryThis Park area provides a transition between the urban area, closer The southern part of the site will reflect the urban grain and to Halewood centre, and the periphery of Halewood. The scale of the existing housing located on the north side of Greensbridgeproposed Lane extension wetland country park will provide the landscape Greensbridge Lane. Housing may be at higher densities setting for this area of housing. than the northern perimeter of the site, and may include dwellings of up to 3 storeys at locations away from the site The housing in this peripheral character area will be arranged boundaries. Building materials will be a combination of brick to strongly frame the adjacent open space, providing natural and render facades to reflect materials used on properties in WETLAND COUNTRY PARK surveillance and an attractive perimeter to the development. the surrounding area. The housing will be at a lower density than the southern part of the site and will include a large proportion of detached The green spaces within this area will have a slightly more and semi-detached properties. The housing may be varied formal character than the naturalistic periphery. Areas of in style but should be complementary to create a coherent mown grass, hedgerows and linear tree planting may be used streetscape. Housing should generally be constructed in red to create a more formal character. Attention should be paid brick, with the potential for some rendered properties at key to the design of the arrival green space from Greensbridge locations. Buildings at the perimeter of the site should be no Lane and the urban square as these are the key public realm taller than 2.5 storeys. spaces in this character area.
The character of the landscape areas should be an open wetland meadow with limited clusters of native tree planting. GREENSBRIDGE LANE This will complement the open nature of the wider landscape EXTENSION character area and the open land immediately to the north of Ditton Brook.
Canada House 3 Chepstow Street Manchester M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228 7721
Drwg No: 479A-13 Date: 16.10.13
Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Land at Halewood, Knowsley Key North North Site
Key WetlandWetland Country Country Park Park (Greensbridge Lane) Character Areas GreensbridgeGreensbridge Lane Lane extension extension DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A3
Illustrative sketch: East Halewood (North)
WETLAND COUNTRY 52/ 53/ PARK
GREENSBRIDGE LANE EXTENSION
Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Land at Halewood, Knowsley North Site (Greensbridge Lane) Character Areas DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A3 Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line
Allotments Allotments Allotments Allotments Allotments
Baileys Lane Allotments Baileys Lane Lower Road Baileys Lane Lower Road
Baileys Lane Lower Road Baileys Lane Lower Road LiverpoolBaileys Lane to Manchester Railway Line Lower Road Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Lower Road Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Entrance park Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Entrance park Entrance park Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Entrance park Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Entrance park Entrance park Allotments Allotments Allotments Finch Lane Allotments Finch Lane Finch Lane Allotments Finch Lane Baileys Lane Allotments Finch Lane Baileys Lane Lower Road
Baileys Lane Lower Road Finch Lane Baileys Lane Lower Road Lower Road Baileys Lane Baileys Lane LEAP LEAP Lower Road Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Lower Road LEAP Entrance park Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line LEAP Entrance park Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line LEAP Entrance park Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line LEAP Entrance park Entrance park Entrance park
Allotments Finch Lane Allotments Finch Lane Allotments Finch Lane Allotments Finch Lane Highfield Primary Baileys Lane Baileys Lane Highfield Primary School PRoW HA/15/1 Finch Lane PRoWLower HA/15/1 Road Finch Lane Baileys Lane HighfieldSchool Primary Lower Road Highfield Primary PRoW HA/15/1 Baileys Lane School Lower Road HighfieldSchool Primary PRoW HA/15/1 Baileys Lane Lower Road LEAP HighfieldSchool Primary PRoW HA/15/1 LEAP School PRoWLower HA/15/1 Road LEAP Finch Woods Junior sports pitch LEAP FinchEntrance Woods park Junior sports pitch Halewood Finch Woods Junior sports pitch LEAP FinchEntrance Woods park Junior sports pitch LeisureHalewood Centre LEAP Entrance park LeisureHalewood Centre Finch Woods Junior sports pitch LeisureHalewood Centre FinchEntrance Woods park Junior sports pitch LeisureHalewood Centre LeisureHalewood Centre Leisure Centre Finch Lane Finch Lane LEAP Finch Lane LEAP Highfield Primary Finch Lane LEAP HighfieldSchool Primary PRoW HA/15/1 LEAP Finch Lane HighfieldSchool Primary PRoW HA/15/1 LEAP PRoW HA/15/1 HighfieldSchool Primary LEAP School PRoW HA/15/1
Highfield Primary Baileys Lane Highfield Primary LEAP School PRoWBaileys LaneHA/15/1 LEAP School PRoW HA/15/1 Finch WoodsBaileys Lane Junior sports pitch LEAP Baileys Lane Finch Woods Junior sports pitch Halewood LEAP Finch WoodsBaileys Lane Junior sports pitch LeisureHalewood Centre LEAP Finch WoodsBaileys Lane Junior sports pitch LeisureHalewood Centre Finch Woods Junior sports pitch LeisureHalewood Centre Finch Woods Junior sports pitch Leisure Centre Halewood Halewood Leisure Centre Leisure Centre LEAP LEAP Finch Lane Finch Lane East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement LEAP 6.0/ Design and Form of Development Highfield Primary LEAP Finch Lane PRoW HA/15/1 Finch Lane School PRoW HA/15/1 Highfield Primary LEAP Finch Lane School PRoW HA/15/1 LEAP Highfield Primary Finch Lane Everton FC HighfieldSchool Primary PRoW HA/15/1Baileys Lane trainingEverton complex FC School PRoW HA/15/1Baileys Lane Illustrative Masterplan training–Everton East complex FC Halewood (South) Baileys Lane trainingEverton complex FC Finch Woods Baileys Lane Junior sports pitch trainingEverton complex FC trainingEverton complex FC Finch Woods Baileys Lane Junior sports pitch Halewood Baileys Lane The illustrative masterplan buildstraining upon complex the key concepts in order to create a layout which meets our vision for the site. Leisure Centre Finch Woods Junior sports pitch LeisureHalewood Centre Finch Woods Junior sports pitch Figure 10 : Illustrative Masterplan – EastLeisure HalewoodHalewood Centre (South) LeisureHalewood Centre Leisure Centre A safe and legible development layout Safe and attractive provision for recreational green The green spaces and landscape corridors within the site will
Finch Lane LEAP space, ecology, non-vehicular movement and SUDS, be arranged to ensure that existing landscape features such as Finch Lane
LEAP Finch Lane Vehicular access into the south site will be provided from within a coherent greenspace network ditches, ponds, vegetation and hedgerows can be protected
Finch Lane LEAP both Baileys Lane and Lower Road, providing a connecting and managed. The landscape areas around the features will
LEAP Finch Lane Liverpool to Manchester Railway Line Finch Lane route throughEverton the FCdevelopment. There is also potential for a The masterplan will protect the amenity of the existing PROW be designed to improve the ecological and landscape value of trainingEverton complex FC Baileys Lane Baileys Lane third vehiculartrainingEverton accesscomplex FC point onto Finch Lane subject to further through the site by retaining the route on its current alignment the whole green space network. New wetland features will be trainingEverton complex FC Baileys Lane designed into the spaces to form part of a sustainable drainage assessment.training complex and setting it within a large new park at the heart of the Baileys Lane Everton FC Allotments Everton FC development. Housing will be set well back from the PROW system. SuDS techniques will be employed throughout the Baileys Lane training complex training complex Within the site the road pattern is designed to create an to ensure that the existing open nature of the route is retained. development where practical.
Baileys Lane interesting visual journey through the site passing through both Additional pedestrian and cycle links will provided through the Lower Road Key green spaces and urban areas, with glimpse views into the large site, improving overall permeability through the site and into the The relationship of built form to the greenspace network Canada House Key: 3Canada Chepstow House Street Key: new park which is located off the primary vehicular route. wider area. and the landscape treatments employed will seek to link Manchester3 Chepstow M1Street 5FW Canada House Site boundary EntranceTel:Manchester park 0161 228 M1 7721 5FW Key: Site boundary Proposed housing areas Potential secondary vehicular access Canada3 Chepstow House Street Finch Lane Taylor Wimpey & Redrow the development to the existing adjacent woodland and to Tel: 0161 228 7721 Key: Site boundaryFinch Lane Proposed housing areas Potential secondary vehicular access 3Manchester Chepstow M1Street 5FW Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Canada House Drwg No: 479A-11 ManchesterTel: 0161Date: 228 M1 772115.10.13 5FW Key: ExistingSite boundary pondFinch Lane to be retained IndicativeProposed buildinghousing frontageareas ProposedPotential secondary secondary/tertiary vehicular roadaccess 3 Chepstow Street Branching off from the main road are importantLand at secondary Halewood, KnowsleyThe green space network across the site will include an maximise wildlife potential throughout the scheme. Drwg No: 479A-11 Tel: 0161Date: 228 772115.10.13 ExistingSite boundary pond to be retained IndicativeProposed buildinghousing frontageareas ProposedPotential secondary secondary/tertiary vehicular roadaccess Taylor Wimpey & Redrow ManchesterCanada House M1 5FW Existing pond to be retained Land at Halewood, Knowsley Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Key: Finch Lane Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Drwg No: 479A-11 Tel:3 Chepstow 0161Date: 228 Street 772115.10.13 ExistingSite boundary pondwoodland to be to retained be retained IndicativeProposed treebuildinghousing planting frontageareas ProposedPotentialroad secondary secondary/tertiarypedestrian loops vehicular route which roadaccess will ensure that the development has good entrance green at each primary entry route into the site. This Drawn by: SR ManchesterChecked M1 5FW by: NJ LandTaylor at WimpeyHalewood, & KnowsleyRedrow Drwg No: 479A-11 Date: 15.10.13 Existing pondwoodlandFinch Lane to be to retained be retained Indicative treebuilding planting frontage Proposed secondary/tertiarypedestrian route road Tel: 0161 228 7721 Site boundary Proposed housing areas Potential secondary vehicular access SouthLand at Site Halewood, (Baileys Knowsley Lane) DrwgDrawn No: by: 479A-11SR Finch Lane CheckedDate: 15.10.13 by: NJ Existing pond to be retained Indicative building frontageEverton FC ProposedExistingvehicular pedestrian secondary/tertiary route permeability road and provides alternativeSouthTaylor emergencySite Wimpey (Baileys & Redrow Lane)will provide a welcoming and attractive gateway into the Protection of existing residential amenity Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ ExistingProposedExisting woodland green spacewoodland to be retained to be retained IndicativePotential allotments tree planting Everton FC Proposed pedestrian route Land at Halewood, Knowsley ExistingProposed woodland green space to be retained IndicativePotential allotments tree plantingtraining complex ProposedExisting pedestrian pedestrian route route SouthIllustrative Site (Baileys Masterplan Lane) DrawnDrwg No: by: 479A-11SR CheckedDate: 15.10.13 by: NJ Existing pond to be retained Indicative building frontagetrainingEverton complex FC Proposedroutes secondary/tertiary through road the development. SouthIllustrativeLand at Site Halewood, (Baileys Masterplan Knowsley Lane)development at both the north and south access points. LEAP ProposedPotentialExisting woodland LEAP green space to be retained PotentialProposedIndicative allotments treeprimary planting vehicular access ExistingProposed Publicpedestrian pedestrian Right route of route Way Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ LEAP ProposedPotential LEAP green space PotentialProposed allotments primary vehiculartrainingEverton access complex FC Existing Publicpedestrian Right route of Way SouthIllustrative SiteScale: 1:2500(Baileys Masterplan @ A2 Lane) ExistingProposed woodland to green be retained space Indicative tree planting Proposed pedestrian route Illustrative MasterplanA periphery landscape corridor will wrap around the edges A small group of existing houses on Baileys Lane back directly Proposed green space training complex Existing Publicpedestrian Right route of Way DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A2 LEAP PotentialIndicative LEAP wetland area/SuDS feature ProposedPotential allotments primary vehicularroadEverton access FC South Site (Baileys Lane) Existing Public Right of Way IllustrativeDRAFT Masterplan LEAP PotentialIndicative LEAP wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary vehicularroad access Natural traffic calming will be introduced throughScale: variations 1:2500 @ A2 of the site. This will allow the retention of existing landscape onto the site at the western site boundary. In order to protect LEAP Proposed green space Potential allotments training complex Existing pedestrian route Potential LEAP Proposed primary vehicular access Existing Public Right of Way IllustrativeDRAFTScale: 1:2500 Masterplan @ A2 LEAP IndicativePotential wetland area/SuDSLEAP feature Proposed primary road in detailed road alignment coupled with carefulDRAFT positioning of features at site boundaries, and will enable the creation of the residential amenity of these properties the masterplan Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary road Scale: 1:2500 @ A2 LEAP Potential LEAP Proposed primary vehicular access Existing Public Right of Way DRAFT Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary road new features such as trees and buildings, whichDRAFTScale: also 1:2500 serve @ to A2 strong defensible greenbelt boundary at the northern and proposes an area of housing with longer back gardens and a IndicativeIndicative wetland area/SuDS wetland feature area/SuDS featureProposed primary road strip of buffer planting at this interface to assist with screening Canada House Key: terminate a vista, punctuate a change in direction, or frame eastern edges of the site. In areas the periphery green space Canada3 Chepstow House Street Key: 3Manchester Chepstow M1Street 5FW spaces. will be broadened to allow incorporation of SuDS features views of the development from these properties, while also Tel:Canada 0161 House 228 7721 Key: Site boundary Proposed housing areas Potential secondary vehicular access 3Manchester Chepstow M1Street 5FW Proposed housing areas Canada House Taylor Wimpey & Redrow ManchesterTel: 0161 228 M1 7721 5FW Key: Site boundary Proposed housing areas Potential secondary vehicular access and enhanced landscape treatments. At the northern edge of ensuring that the existing properties are securely enclosed 3 Chepstow Street Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Highfield Primary Drwg No: 479A-11 Tel: 0161Date: 228 772115.10.13 ExistingSite boundary pond to be retained IndicativeProposed buildinghousing frontageareas ProposedPotential secondary secondary/tertiary vehicular roadaccess Manchester M1 5FW School PRoW HA/15/1 Canada House LandTaylor at WimpeyHalewood, & KnowsleyRedrow Drwg No: 479A-11 Tel:Canada 0161Date: House 228 772115.10.13 Key: ExistingSite boundary pond to be retained IndicativeProposed buildinghousing frontageareas ProposedPotential secondary secondary/tertiary vehicular roadaccess Buildings are to be located at nodes and junctions in order to the site, adjacent to the railway bund can include an area of within a defensible housing block. Drawn by: SR 3 ChepstowChecked Street by: NJ Key: Indicative building frontage LandTaylor at WimpeyHalewood, & KnowsleyRedrow Drwg No: 479A-11 Manchester3 ChepstowDate: M1Street 15.10.13 5FW Existing woodlandpond to be to retained be retained Indicative treebuilding planting frontage Proposed pedestriansecondary/tertiary route road Drawn by: SR ManchesterChecked M1 5FW by: NJ Site boundary Proposed housing areas Potential secondary vehicular access frameLand views at and Halewood, create vistas. Knowsley Green spaces will be securely allotments which would assist with addressing a shortfall in Drwg No: 479A-11 Tel: 0161Date: 228 772115.10.13 Existing woodlandpond to be to retained be retained Indicative treebuilding planting frontage Proposed secondary/tertiarypedestrian route road South Site (Baileys Lane) Drawn by: SR Tel: 0161Checked 228 7721 by: NJ Site boundary Proposed housing areas Potential secondary vehicular access LandTaylor at WimpeyHalewood, & KnowsleyRedrow ProposedExisting woodland green space to be retained PotentialIndicative allotments tree planting ProposedExisting pedestrian pedestrian route route overlooked,SouthTaylor Siteand Wimpey in (Baileys the &more Redrow Lane)urban areas attractive groupings of allotment provision in the local area. Other properties with views of the site are limited to occasional Finch WoodsDrwgDrawn No: by: 479A-11SR CheckedDate: 15.10.13Junior by: sportsNJ pitch Existing pond to be retained IndicativeIndicative building frontage tree planting Proposed secondary/tertiary road Illustrative Masterplan Drwg No: 479A-11 Date: 15.10.13 ExistingProposed pondwoodland green to spacebe to retained be retained IndicativePotential allotments treebuilding planting frontage ProposedExisting pedestrian secondary/tertiarypedestrian route route road SouthLand at Site Halewood, (Baileys Knowsley Lane) Proposed green space Existing Publicpedestrian Right route of Way IllustrativeLand at Halewood, Masterplan Knowsley properties located on Lower Road and Baileys Lane which Halewood Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ LEAP Potential LEAP PotentialProposed allotments primary vehicular access buildingsSouth around Site small(Baileys squares Lane) and focal areas will be created. Leisure Centre Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Existing woodland to be retained Indicative tree planting ExistingProposed Public pedestrian Right of route Way IllustrativeScale: 1:2500 Masterplan @ A2 LEAP ExistingProposedPotential woodland LEAP green space to be retained IndicativePotentialProposed allotments treeprimary planting vehicular access ProposedExisting pedestrian pedestrian route route Potential allotments Existing Public Right of Way HousingSouthIllustrativeDRAFT is groupedSiteScale: 1:2500(Baileys Masterplan into @ blocksA2 Lane) to ensure that wherever At the heart of the development will be large central green face towards the site. The masterplan incorporates areas of LEAP PotentialIndicative LEAP wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary roadvehicular access South Site (Baileys Lane) Proposed green space Potential allotments Existing Publicpedestrian Right route of Way DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A2 LEAP ProposedPotentialIndicative LEAP wetlandgreen space area/SuDS feature PotentialProposed allotments primary roadvehicular access Existing pedestrian route possibleIllustrativeDRAFT rear gardens Masterplan are secure within a block. multi-functional park which will extend and connect with the green space where existing properties have views of the site. Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary road IllustrativeScale: 1:2500 Masterplan @ A2 LEAP Potential LEAP ProposedProposed primary vehicular primary access vehicular access Existing Public Right of Way DRAFT LEAP Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary road Existing Public Right of Way existing adjacent woodland of Finch Woods. The new park will These areas will be attractively landscaped with new tree LEAP Potential LEAP Proposed primary vehicular access Scale: 1:2500 @ A2 Scale: 1:2500 @ A2 Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary road ProvisionDRAFT of an appropriate range, form, density and be visually prominent from both the vehicular and pedestrian and hedgerow planting to provide some visual screening to Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature ProposedProposed primary road primary road character of new housing routes through the site. The park will incorporate public open minimise the impacts of the development upon views. Canada House Canada House Key: Baileys Lane3 Chepstow Street Key: 3 Chepstow Street Manchester M1 5FW space uses such as equipped play areas, which could be ManchesterCanada House M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228 7721 Key: Site boundary Proposed housing areas PotentialPotential secondary secondary vehicular access vehicular access Tel:3 Chepstow 0161 228 Street 7721 Site boundary Proposed housing areas Potential secondary vehicular access Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Good connections to the wider area ManchesterCanada House M1 5FW Key: Taylor Wimpey & Redrow The illustrative masterplan demonstrates that the south site themed on natural play, and a junior sports pitch to assist with 3 Chepstow Street Proposed housing areas Drwg No: 479A-11 Tel: 0161Date: 228 772115.10.13 ExistingSite boundary pond to be retained Potential secondary vehicular access Drwg No: 479A-11 ManchesterCanadaDate: House M1 15.10.13 5FW Key: Existing pond to be retained Indicative building frontage Proposed secondary/tertiary road LandTaylor at WimpeyHalewood, & KnowsleyRedrow can deliver approximately 900 dwellings at a net density of addressing a local shortfall in sports pitches. Tel:3 Chepstow 0161 228 Street 7721 Site boundary Proposed housing areas PotentialProposed secondary secondary/tertiaryvehicular access road Land at Halewood, Knowsley DrwgDrawn No: by: 479A-11SR ManchesterCheckedDate: M1 15.10.13 5FW by: NJ Existing pond to be retained Indicative building frontage Proposed secondary/tertiary road Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Existing woodland to be retained Indicative tree planting Proposed pedestrian route Land at Halewood, Knowsley Tel: 0161 228 7721 ExistingSite boundary woodland to be retained IndicativeProposed treehousing planting areas ProposedPotential secondary pedestrian vehicular route access approximately 37.5 dwellings per ha, with appropriate levels of Subject to further assessment, the existing ditch adjacent to The site is well positioned to access nearby existing facilities DrawnDrwg No: by: 479A-11SR CheckedDate: 15.10.13 by: NJ Existing pond to be retained Indicative building frontage Proposed secondary/tertiary road SouthLandTaylor at Site WimpeyHalewood, (Baileys & KnowsleyRedrow Lane) Existing woodland to be retained Indicative tree planting ExistingProposedProposed pedestrian pedestrian route pedestrian route route public open space to complement the existing local provision. the PROW may be re-profiled and realigned slightly to create a by foot, cycle or bus. The illustrative layout retains the existing Drwg No: 479A-11 Date: 15.10.13 ProposedExisting pond green to spacebe retained IndicativePotential allotments building frontage ProposedExisting pedestrian secondary/tertiary route road Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Finch Lane Potential allotments South Site (Baileys Lane) Existing woodland to be retained Indicative tree planting Proposed pedestrian route IllustrativeLand at Halewood, Masterplan Knowsley Existing pedestrian route PROW and proposes numerous additional new paths, some of Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ PotentialProposed LEAP green space Potential allotments Existing Public Right of Way South Site (Baileys Lane) naturalistic meandering ditch featuring areas of reed planting at LEAP PotentialExisting woodland LEAP to be retained ProposedIndicative treeprimary planting vehicular access ProposedExisting Public pedestrian Right of route Way Illustrative Masterplan Proposed green space Potential allotments ExistingExisting pedestrian pedestrian route route South SiteScale: 1:2500(Baileys @ A2 Lane) Family housing appropriate to the needs of the town and the edges to enhance the overall character of the greenspace which will also be developed as new cycle routes to improve LEAP Potential LEAP Proposed primary vehicular access Existing Public Right of Way IllustrativeDRAFT Masterplan Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primaryEverton FC road Existing pedestrian route DRAFT ProposedIndicative wetlandgreen space area/SuDS feature ProposedPotential allotments primary road Scale: 1:2500 @ A2 LEAP Potential LEAP Proposedtraining primary complex vehicular access Existing Public Right of Way IllustrativeDRAFT Masterplan ranging from 2-5 bedrooms will be provided, a proportion of and to provide enhanced ecological value. accessibility and safety for pedestrians and cyclists venturing Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary road Scale: 1:2500 @ A2 LEAP Potential LEAP Proposed primary vehicular access ExistingExisting Public Right Public of Way Right of Way DRAFT which will be affordable housing in accordance with approved into the wider area. Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary road DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A2 Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary road local policies. House types may include terraces, semi- The new park will feature extensive new tree planting and detached and detached dwellings. Housing will be designed to meadow areas to complement the close proximity to Finch There is currently a deficiency in greenspace in the local area, complement the existing built form of the area, and will reflect Woods and the edge of town character of the development. therefore the new large central provides an opportunity to the local character and distinctiveness of the Knowsley area. accommodate new public open space uses which will be of benefit to existing residents in the wider area. The provision of new pedestrian routes which link to the new park will ensure that it can be conveniently accessed by all.
54/ 55/ Canada House Key: 3 Chepstow Street Manchester M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228 7721 Site boundary Proposed housing areas Potential secondary vehicular access Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Drwg No: 479A-11 Date: 15.10.13 Existing pond to be retained Indicative building frontage Proposed secondary/tertiary road Land at Halewood, Knowsley Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Existing woodland to be retained Indicative tree planting Proposed pedestrian route South Site (Baileys Lane) Proposed green space Potential allotments Existing pedestrian route Illustrative Masterplan LEAP Potential LEAP Proposed primary vehicular access Existing Public Right of Way DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A2 Indicative wetland area/SuDS feature Proposed primary road NORTHERN LANES
FINCH WOOD PARK AND COUNTRYSIDE EDGE
BAILEYS LANE SOUTH EXTENSION
East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 6.0/ Design and Form of Development
Figure 11 : East Halewood (South) - Character Areas East Halewood (South) - Character Areas
Development character is a function of layout, building style and landscape treatments, which combine to create a sense of place. Three broad character areas will result from the masterplan as illustrated on the adjacent plan.
Finch Wood Park and Countryside Edge Northern Lanes The main public realm areas in this character area are the northern green space corridor which could include an area for allotment uses, and a central urban square along the NORTHERN Key This area will comprise the periphery greenspace which The Northern Lanes will become a new urban area which is LANES Canada House Key: primary route into the site from Lower Road. Housing should 3 Chepstow Street wraps around the northern and eastern boundaries of the generally enclosed and is not strongly associated with any Manchester M1 5FW site, and the central green space which connects to this existing urban area. The area is set back from all accessible be arranged to frame these open spaces. Where appropriate, Tel: 0161 228 7721 NorthernNorthern Lanes Taylor Wimpey & Redrow providing a green link through the site to Finch Woods and site boundaries and therefore is able to accommodate the arrangement of the buildings and streets should provide Drwg No: 479A-14 Date: 16.10.13 Land at Halewood, Knowsley FinchFinch Wood Wood parkpark and countryside edgeedge the existing urban area beyond. housing at slightly higher densities, which will be arranged view lines to the central greenspace and Finch Woods. Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ South Sitearound (Baileys a series Lane) of gently meandering lanes. BaileysBaileys Lane Lane south south extension extension The housing within this character area will be arranged to Character Areas strongly frame the adjacent open space, providing natural Although the area is not strongly associated with the existing surveillance and an attractive perimeter to the development.DRAFT Scale:housing 1:2500 @ on A2 the northern part of Baileys Lane, it is close to The housing will be at lower densities than other parts of the it and therefore will be designed to complement the overall site and will comprise a large proportion of detached and scale and density of the housing in this area. Buildings may semi-detached properties. These may be varied in style but be a combination of 2 and 2.5 storey and building materials should be complementary to create a coherent streetscape. should include a higher proportion of rendered properties. A combination of brick and rendered building facades would be appropriate. Buildings should generally not exceed 2 storeys to reflect the edge of town character.
Tree and hedgerow planting should be a strong feature FINCH WOOD PARK AND COUNTRYSIDE EDGE through the area.
Baileys Lane South Extension
The southern part of the site will reflect the urban grain and scale of the existing housing to the south west of the site, off Baileys Lane and Burland Road. Housing may be at higher densities and may include both 2 and 2.5 storey buildings. Building materials will be mostly red brick to reflect materials BAILEYS LANE SOUTH EXTENSION used in the surrounding urban area.
The green spaces within this area will be limited to the focal entrance green off Baileys Lane, which should be designed as an attractive focal arrival space, and the periphery green corridors which will enable outward facing housing and retention of the existing boundary hedgerows. The arrangement of the buildings and streets should enhance view lines to green spaces.
Illustrative sketch: East Halewood (South)
56/ 57/ Canada House Key: 3 Chepstow Street Manchester M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228 7721 Northern Lanes Taylor Wimpey & Redrow Drwg No: 479A-14 Date: 16.10.13 Land at Halewood, Knowsley Finch Wood park and countryside edge Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ South Site (Baileys Lane) Baileys Lane south extension Character Areas DRAFTScale: 1:2500 @ A2 2C 2C 2C 2A 2A 2A 2B 2B 2B
2C2C 2C 2A2A 2A
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1D1D 1D East Halewood, Knowsley/ Development Statement 6.0/ Design and Form of Development
Figure 12 : Phasing Plan 1A1A 1A 1B 1A 1B 1B Phasing
Taylor Wimpey and Redrow Homes propose that East Halewood (South) is delivered first and should be allocated over years 1-10 of the plan. The development would be phased over a 5 to 10 year period, beginning at the southern part of the site and gradually extending northwards towards 1A1A Lower Road and eastwards towards Finch Lane. Halewood 2C 1A 1B (North) could also be phased to deliver at the same time. 1B 2A 1B Key It is proposed that East Halewood (North) should be identified 2B Key SiteSite boundary boundary to come forward in years 5-15. Development of this site Key Site boundary would be phased over a 3 to 5 year period, beginning at the Canada House Key Site boundary Canada House Key Site boundary Canada3 Chepstow House Street PhasePhase 1 1 Phase 2 western site access from Greensbridge Lane and expanding 3 Chepstow Street Phase 1 Phase 2 Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, 3CanadaManchester Chepstow House StreetM1 5FW Phase 1 Phase 2 Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, Manchester M1 5FW Phase 1 Phase 2 Taylor Wimpey & Redrow,eastwards and then northwards. Manchester3Tel: Chepstow 0161 228 M1Street 7721 5FW Phase 1A Phase 2A Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, Tel: 0161 228 7721 PhasePhase 1A 1A Phase 2A Land at Halewood, Knowsley Tel:Manchester 0161 228 M1 7721 5FW Phase 1A Phase 2A Land at Halewood, Knowsley Tel: 0161 228 7721 PhasePhase 1A1B PhasePhase 2A2B Land at Halewood, Knowsley Drwg No: 479A-12 Date: 15.10.13 Phase 1B Phase 2B The proposed phasing of the development is shown on the Drwg No: 479A-12 Date: 15.10.13 PhasePhase 1B 1B Phase 2B adjacent plan. Drwg No: 479A-12 Date: 15.10.13 PhasePhase 1B1C PhasePhase 2B2C Phasing Plan DrwgDrawn No: by: 479A-12 SR CheckedDate: 15.10.13 by: NJ Phase 1C Phase 2C Phasing Plan Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Phase 1C Phase 2C Phasing Plan Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ PhasePhase 1C 1C Phase 2C Phasing Plan Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Phase 1D Any essential drainage and landscape infrastructure within Phase 1D Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 Phase 1D Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 the sites would be implemented at an earlier stage if required. Key Site boundary Phase 1D Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 Key Site boundary Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 Canada House Key Site boundary DRAFT Canada House Phase 1 PhasePhase 2 2 DRAFT Canada3 Chepstow House Street Phase 1 Phase 2 Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, DRAFT 3Manchester Chepstow StreetM1 5FW Phase 1 Phase 2 Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, DRAFT Phase 1 Phase 2 DRAFT 3 Chepstow Street Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, ManchesterTel: 0161 228 M1 7721 5FW Phase 1A Phase 2A Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, Manchester M1 5FW Phase 2A Land at Halewood, Knowsley Tel: 0161 228 7721 Phase 1A Phase 2A Land at Halewood, Knowsley Tel: 0161 228 7721 Phase 1A Phase 2A Land at Halewood, Knowsley Phase 1B Phase 2B Land at Halewood, Knowsley Drwg No: 479A-12 Date: 15.10.131C Phase 1B Phase 2B Drwg No: 479A-12 Date: 15.10.13 Phase 1B PhasePhase 2B 2B Drwg No: 479A-12 Date: 15.10.13 Phase 1C Phase 2C PhasingPhasing PlanPlan Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Phase 1C Phase 2C Phasing Plan Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Phase 1C PhasePhase 2C 2C Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Phase 1D Phase 1D Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 Phase 1D Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 Scale: 1:5000 @ A3 1D DRAFTDRAFT
1A 1B
Key Site boundary 58/ 59/ Canada House 3 Chepstow Street Phase 1 Phase 2 Taylor Wimpey & Redrow, Manchester M1 5FW Tel: 0161 228 7721 Phase 1A Phase 2A Land at Halewood, Knowsley
Drwg No: 479A-12 Date: 15.10.13 Phase 1B Phase 2B Phase 1C Phase 2C Phasing Plan Drawn by: SR Checked by: NJ Phase 1D DRAFTScale: 1:5000 @ A3 7.0 Conclusion
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7.0 Conclusion
It is considered that the East Halewood Sites should be identified as a strategic housing allocation in the Knowsley Local Plan Core Strategy. The sites are deliverable and should be allocated now. This Statement has clearly demonstrated that the sites represent an excellent and much needed opportunity to deliver a sustainable urban extension to Halewood. The allocation of the sites meet the principles of sustainable development set out in the Framework and the emerging settlement strategy for the Borough.
In this Statement we have demonstrated that: •• The allocation of the sites will perform an important There are exceptional circumstances which advocate the social role by creating a high quality built environment release of the sites from the Green Belt: •• The East Halewood Sites are the most appropriate and providing housing which will meet the needs of location for a sustainable urban extension on the edge present and future generations. •• There is insufficient land within the Knowsley Urban of Halewood. It is entirely suitable to be allocated as •• The allocation of the sites will not result in unacceptable areas to meet future development requirements. This is a residential urban extension due to the proximity harm or loss to important natural, built or historic acknowledged by the Council in its emerging KLPCS. of services and facilities together with its physical environment assets. The allocation of the sites will •• The Council states that based on current evidence containment. provide a long term defensible boundary to Halewood. set out in the 2012 SHLAA Update there is a shortfall •• Both parcels of land have long term defensible of approximately 2,900 dwellings, which cannot be boundaries and its allocation is wholly supported by the The proposed allocation would have no adverse impacts accommodated in the urban area. Converting this Council in the emerging KLPCS for housing. which would significantly or demonstrably outweigh the shortfall into an approximate land take is likely to amount benefits of allocating the sites when assessing its suitability •• The sites perform a positive economic, social, and to in excess of 80 hectares [§1.17]. The current market against the Framework as a whole. environmental role and comprises a sustainable conditions and recession have had a marked impact on development in accordance with the provisions of the delivery of housing. There is a clear need to release The release of the sites would not undermine any of the the Framework. additional land for housing. purposes of the Green Belt in this part of Knowsley and it is •• There are a number of significant material planning •• There is a need to increase the supply of market housing appropriate for future development because: benefits which will be delivered through the allocation in order to support continued economic growth and and subsequent development of the sites. In particular regeneration, and as well as meeting the Government’s •• It will remove two sites which logically forms part of the they will contribute towards economic growth and growth agenda. surrounding urban area. It would be well integrated with prosperity in the local area including significant •• The delivery of affordable housing across Knowsley the existing settlement pattern and would consolidate economic investment and job creation: continues to be an issue for the Council. existing residential development to the east of –– £148 million investment into the local area through Halewood. •• There is a need to allocate a range of suitable sites to the construction process. enable choice and completion in the market. •• It will not represent a significant encroachment into the –– £9 million through the Government’s New Homes open countryside but provides a logical continuation of Bonus Scheme to be spent by Knowsley Council residential development in this part of Halewood. Summary at their discretion in the area. This will protect front •• It will not result in the merger of any settlements. line services in a time of budget cuts. •• Halewood does not have a historic core. There is There is a compelling need to deliver the development –– £12.5 million net additional spending annually in therefore no negligible impact on this Green Belt needs of Knowsley in accordance with the principles the local economy from the site’s new residents, purpose. of sustainable development. The allocation and future which could support 131 additional jobs in the retail, •• There is insufficient brownfield land in Knowsley and development of the sites would have a negligible leisure and restaurants sector. substantial areas of Green Belt land is required to impact on the purposes of the Green Belt and they –– 2,955 person years of employment which equates to meet the future development requirements of Borough. should be the Council’s priority site for Green Belt 197 annual construction jobs over the course of the The Council accepts that Green Belt is required to release on the edge of Halewood. development assuming it will take 15 years to build accommodate the KLPCS development requirement out the site. as well as its needs beyond the Plan period. The Overall, the Council should prioritise the allocation of –– The potential to provide apprenticeships and training development of the sites would therefore not prevent the East Halewood and release it from the Green Belt now. opportunities with Taylor Wimpey and Redrow and recycling of derelict land. its suppliers for residents in the local area. 62/ 63/ 8.0 Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
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Taylor Wimpey UK Limited is a dedicated Each business builds a range of products, from one bedroom homebuilding company with over 126 apartments and starter homes to large detached family years’ experience, we have an unparalleled homes for every taste and budget and as a result, our property portfolio displays a surprising diversity. The core record in our industry. We aim to be the business of the company is the development for homes on homebuilder of choice for our customers, the open market, although we are strongly committed to the our employees, our shareholders and for provision of low cost social housing through predominantly the communities in which we operate. partnerships with Local Authorities, Registered Social We have expertise in land acquisition, Landlords as well as a variety of Government bodies such as home and community design, urban the Homes and Communities Agency. regeneration and the development of With unrivalled experience of building homes and supporting infrastructure which improves communities Taylor Wimpey today continues to be a our customers’ quality of life and adds value dedicated house building company and is at the forefront to their homes. We draw on our experience of the industry in build quality, design, health and safety, as a provider of quality homes but update customer service and satisfaction. Taylor Wimpey is that, to the expectations of today’s buyers committed to creating and delivering value for our customers and strive to provide the best quality homes, and shareholders alike. Taylor Wimpey combines the strengths of a national developer with the focus of small local while setting new standards of customer business units. This creates a unique framework of local and care in the industry. Our 23 regional national knowledge, supported by the financial strength and businesses in the UK give our operations highest standards of corporate governance of a major plc. significant scale and truly national geographic coverage. Taylor Wimpey Strategic Land, a division of the UK business, is responsible for the promotion of future development opportunities, such as this site, through the planning system. The local business unit that will, in conjunction with Strategic Land, carry out housing and related development as part of this is Taylor Wimpey North West based in Warrington.
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Best known for its premium quality, family One of the most popular and enduring of domestic homes, Redrow builds everything from architectural styles, the Arts and Crafts influence of the late starter homes for first time buyers to 19th century can be seen in many so-called ‘character’ homes from later periods, especially the 1920s and 1930s. large executive detached houses. Central Redrow has successfully blended sought-after features from to its product range is The New Heritage the best loved period homes with the family friendly, open- Collection, combining traditional looking plan layouts, statement making kitchens and bathrooms ‘Arts & Crafts’ influenced exteriors with and high quality fixtures and fittings that today’s consumers modern interiors for 21st century living. demand.
Redrow is equally at home building small, exclusive developments in prime locations as large-scale regeneration projects which incorporate business use, shops, community and leisure facilities, as well as new homes. Identification and promotion of strategic land opportunities are a key component to deliver land in the region and Redrow NW has benefited considerably from its success.
The multi award winning developer has also turned its hand to refurbishment of Grade II listed historical buildings to create the perfect combination of original period features and a low maintenance, energy efficient, new-build specification. Redrow’s dedication to building quality homes has earned many awards over the years, as has its pioneering approach to design, community involvement and marketing. It has been at the forefront of several industry innovations, including the launch of its own broadband TV channel.
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