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4 Assessment Criteria 6 Chester 5 Key Evidence Base Documents 9
6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 12 Council Farndon 13 Key Frodsham 24
Service Helsby 35
Kelsall 45 Centres
Malpas 54 Background Neston and Parkgate 64 Tarporley 74
Paper Tarvin 84 Tattenhall 93 1 Introduction 2
Cheshire 1 Introduction
1.1 This report provides evidence to support the identification of the 9 key service centres and
W associated housing growth levels which are proposed through the Local Plan Preferred Policy Directions est Paper. The paper also identifies the key considerations that have informed the proposed distribution of
and housing.
Chester 1.2 This is a background report which seeks to assess the relative sustainability of settlements within
the Borough. It is part of the LDF evidence base but is not in itself a statement of Council policy. It Council identifies in broad terms, availability of services and facilities within settlements at a point in time and can be updated as more information and evidence is gathered as the Local Plan progresses. Key
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2 Historic Policy Context Cheshire
2.1 Whilst the identification and assessment of the key service centres for Cheshire West and Chester is based on the most up-to-date information available and is written to support the future Local Plan, it W est is useful to consider the previous policy context and settlement hierarchy which has been applied and tested across the Borough. and
Chester 2.2 The former local authority areas of Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston, and Vale Royal varied
in the way they dealt with the consideration of the settlements in their Local Plans. Council
2.3 Vale Royal defined settlement policy boundaries and a hierarchical approach to development
was employed which directed different levels and types of development to the most sustainable Key settlements identified through a 4 tier policy system. Tier 1 settlements were identified as the most sustainable. Settlements within the hierarchy were as follows: Service
2.4 Tier 1 – The defined settlements of: Anderton, Barnton, Cuddington, Davenham, Hartford, Higher Centres Wincham, Lostock Gralam, Lower Marston, Lower Wincham, Moulton, Northwich, Rudheath, Weaverham
and Winsford. Background
2.5 Tier 2 – Locations within the defined policy boundaries of Frodsham, Helsby and Tarporley.
2.6 Tier 3 – Locations within the defined policy boundaries of Comberbach, Cotebrook, Crowton, Paper Delamere, Eaton, Kingsley, Lach Dennis, Little Budworth, Lostock Green, Marton/Whitegate, Norley, Oakmere, Sutton Weaver, Swan Green and Utkinton.
2.7 Tier 4 – All other locations, namely Green Belt and Open Countryside (including villages which have no defined policy boundary).
2.8 The Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Local Plan directed new housing developed to allocated sites within the Ellesmere Port and Neston policy boundaries. In Neston and the western area of the district, the strategy continued with the past approach of development restraint in order to support urban regeneration.
2.9 The Chester District Local Plan focused new housing to serve the rural part of the district principally in specified larger villages, where it was considered that there was a range of community facilities. Proposed development in these villages should have been at a scale that would not undermine the character of these villages and would help safeguard the existing range of community facilities and contribute to the overall viability of the villages.
2.10 The Chester District also adopted a Sustainable Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which identified the following key villages in the rural area outside the Green Belt with a good range of services where development should be focused:
Farndon Kelsall 2 Historic Policy Context 4
Cheshire Malpas Tarvin Tattenhall
W est 2.11 In considering the former policy context of the settlements in Cheshire West and Chester, it can
and be concluded that the main urban areas of Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich and Winsford and their
Chester suburbs have been the main focus for development followed by key service centres. These have been selected due to their relative sustainability including access to services and facilities and public transport
links. An important consideration has also been to ensure that the level of development can contribute Council to the overall vitality and viability of the settlements, a theme that has been integral to the selection of the settlements which have been taken forward within the Cheshire West and Chester Preferred Policy
Key Directions.
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3 Identifying the Key Service Centres Cheshire
3.1 Proposals in the Preferred Policy Directions Paper have benefited from the background work previously undertaken for the preparation of a number of settlement hierarchy consultation documents. W est Where possible, the feedback received from our consultees has also been used and has influenced the following methodology. and
Chester 3.2 In determining the list of key service centres and associated proposed levels of housing
development, each settlement has been assessed against their levels of access to services and facilities; Council public transport; employment areas and opportunities; infrastructure capacity; housing need and potential capacity; and any policy or physical constraints which could affect the levels of proposed development. Key 3.3 The key principles underpinning the identification of the key service centres are summarised below and reflect the Government’s sustainability theme within the National Planning Policy Framework Service (NPPF):
Centres Development should be provided in areas with access to the widest range of essential services
and facilities where the need to travel is minimised. Where there is a need to travel, it is important Background that a realistic choice of transport is available. That development is distributed in a way that is commensurate with the role and services provided by different settlements and the ability of infrastructure to cope with additional growth.
Where facilities are not available within individual settlements, higher order settlements are easily Paper accessible by a choice of transport modes (that do not rely solely on the private car). To ensure that development is provided in settlements where there will not be adverse impacts on the built and natural environment, such as increased flood hazards, impact on areas/buildings of historic value or the character of settlements (including important gaps between towns and villages). To plan positively for the growth in the more sustainable settlements and avoid high levels of sporadic growth in smaller settlements. To allow an appropriate level of development that will protect or enhance essential services and facilities in existing settlements. To allow an appropriate level of development that will help to protect services and facilities in settlements that support a wider hinterland. To be consistent with strategic priorities as set out in high level plans and policies, such as NPPF and other policies within the Council’s emerging Local Plan. 4 Assessment Criteria 6
Cheshire 4 Assessment Criteria
Availability of infrastructure, services and facilities
W est 4.1 The availability of services and facilities within settlements, the existence of which reduces the
and need to travel significant distances, is a key consideration in the distribution of housing and ensuring
Chester the settlements' continued vitality.
4.2 The key services which have been assessed include, amongst others:
Council Secondary or primary school General store Key GP facility
Service Post office Community building
Centres Supermarket Newsagent
Background Bank Place of worship Leisure centre
Paper Public house Library Dentist Sports pitches/children's play area
4.3 It is considered that access to education, groceries, finance and healthcare are key requirements of any successful and sustainable settlement. A secondary school, primary school, post office, banking facility, community buildings, GP practice, and a convenience store are therefore considered to be important services and facilities when defining a sustainable settlement.
4.4 In addition, community buildings are considered necessary to offer venues for education, health and well-being events and social meeting venues. Such buildings promote social interaction and can therefore help communities to form and be sustained. These are therefore considered important facilities when determining those settlements more able to accommodate growth and ensuring their continued vitality.
4.5 Access to services and facilities provides one measure of the ability of settlements to accommodate growth. However, availability of public transport, access to employment and the existence of constraints also need to be considered in order to build a comprehensive picture and apportion the appropriate levels of growth to each settlement. These issues are addressed in more detail below. 7
Access to public transport Cheshire
4.6 Access to a choice of transport modes (other than private motor vehicles) is a further measure
of a settlement’s sustainability. Settlements that have a frequent and direct public transport service to W higher order centres (containing employment, retail, leisure and health services etc) are considered est more able to accommodate growth. An assessment of access to public transport and travel times by and various modes of transport for each of the settlements has therefore been undertaken. Chester
Employment opportunities
Council 4.7 The potential for new and existing residents to access a range of employment opportunities without the need to travel significant distances is a further consideration in establishing a settlement’s ability to accommodate further growth. Travel to work is the main source of vehicle movements. Settlements that Key contain the widest employment opportunities within a short distance of travel are considered to be more Service able to accommodate additional growth.
Centres Constraints
4.8 The distribution of development has also been informed by the ability of settlements to Background accommodate growth taking into account recognised constraints.
4.9 The key constraints identified were:
Paper flooding (as informed by the West Cheshire Strategic Flood Risk Assessment); strategic planning policy constraints (primarily Green Belt areas which separate individual settlements enabling them to retain their identity); access and transportation (including inability of transport networks to accommodate further growth); important areas of biodiversity/geodiversity and important habitats (primarily protected areas); and areas of importance to the historic environment (including Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Scheduled Monuments, archaeology and other key designations);
Flooding
4.10 The tidal and fluvial River Dee puts parts of Chester at risk of flooding. The main area of flood risk can be found in parts of Chester city but the village of Farndon is also at risk from the fluvial River Dee. High, wind assisted, spring tides in the River Dee have resulted in flooding to small areas adjacent to the estuary marshes at Parkgate and Little Neston. The frequency of flooding from the Dee is unknown but the impact to the Neston area from the tidal Dee is low due to the steep topography inland from the Dee. Other identified areas at risk of flooding lie within the main urban settlements of Northwich, Winsford and the Stanlow complex in Ellesmere Port. 4 Assessment Criteria 8
Cheshire Green Belt
4.11 The original Green Belts in Cheshire West and Chester (the North Cheshire Green Belt and the
W West Cheshire Green Belt) came into being in the 1960’s with the purpose of achieving the following est aims: to check the further growth of a large built up area; to prevent neighbouring towns from merging
and into one another; and to preserve the special character of Chester. The North Cheshire Green Belt was
Chester extended across the whole of North Cheshire in 1977.
Access and transportation constraints
Council 4.12 The Cheshire West and Chester Infrastructure Delivery Plan (Strategic Assessment Background Paper) indicates that there are areas where transportation has an influence on the ability of a settlement Key to accommodate further growth. However, in most cases there are potential mitigation measures that
Service can reduce adverse transport impacts resulting from growth. As a result of this, at present, no constraints have been identified that cannot, in principle, be overcome with investment in public transport or mitigation
Centres measures on the existing transport network (such as junction improvements and road widening etc).
Important areas of natural environment
Background 4.13 Many of the sites protected for their biodiversity/geodiversity value within the Borough are remote from main settlements and are unlikely to be threatened by growth (primarily housing and employment).
Notwithstanding this, there are areas of importance to the natural environment that abut, or are in close Paper proximity to, settlements. For example Frodsham Marsh Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Site of Biological Importance (SBI).
4.14 Some settlements have records of protected species within their boundaries or at their fringes. In such cases, development may be acceptable only where appropriate mitigation measures are introduced. Notwithstanding this, in most cases the identified species occupy only a small part of the site and may not preclude development of a wider area.
Areas of importance to the historic environment
4.15 Areas of importance to the historic environment may constrain the ability of settlements to accommodate additional growth. Scheduled Monuments and other historic assets including archaeology listed on the Cheshire Historic Environment Record and their settings are key considerations that could influence development form.
Development capacity
4.16 The Housing Land Monitor (number of outstanding dwellings with planning permission as at 31 March 2012) and the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) have been used to consider the sites available with planning permission and those taken forward within the SHLAA which could potentially accommodate some of the housing requirement within or adjacent to the settlement. An approximate figure has been calculated for guidance only, based on 30 units per hectare (minus 10%) as per the agreed methodology used within the SHLAA. 9
5 Key Evidence Base Documents Cheshire
5.1 A number of evidence base documents have been used to inform the identification of the key service centres and their associated levels of housing growth. Whilst not exhaustive, these key documents W est are listed below:
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Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) - 2010 Chester
5.2 The core outputs for the SHMA are:
Council the likely overall proportions of households that require market or affordable housing; the likely profile of household types requiring market housing; and Key the size and type of affordable housing required.
Service 5.3 The household survey undertaken for the 2009 SHMA highlighted that housing need exists throughout Cheshire West and Chester. In the key rural settlements, this need ranges from 3.5% of Centres households in Parkgate, to 11.1% in Farndon (Frodsham 5.6%; Helsby 6.8%; Farndon 11.1%; Tarporley
5.9%; Tarvin and Kelsall 4.2%; Tattenhall 7.3%; Malpas 5.3%, Neston 8.4% and Parkgate 3.5%). Background
5.4 The reasons for housing need can be broken into four categories - homeless households or households with insecure tenure; mismatch of housing need and dwellings; dwelling amenities and condition; and social needs. Paper
5.5 The 2010 SHMA update highlights the shortfall of affordable housing that exists throughout the Borough. In the key rural settlements, this ranges from an annual net requirement of 10 affordable units in Helsby, to 23 in Tarporley(Frodsham 18; Helsby 10; Farndon 14; Tarporley 23; Tarvin and Kelsall 22; Tattenhall 16; Malpas 13; Neston and Parkgate 12).
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) - 2010
5.6 The SHLAA is an assessment of how many units can be accommodated on identified sites and the time frames for when these sites are likely to be available. The exercise also identifies constraints associated with bringing potential sites forward and how and when these can be removed to help improve the potential for housing.
5.7 The SHLAA does not in itself determine whether a site should be allocated for housing and a site's inclusion in the SHLAA does not imply a site will be allocated for housing or that alternative uses should not be considered. The SHLAA has been used as a guide to assess known sites within each of the rural settlements. 5 Key Evidence Base Documents 10 Strategic Assessment of Development Economics and ‘Growth Barriers’ - Strategic Assessment Cheshire Background Report – November 2010
5.8 This first stage of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) provides a strategic assessment of the
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est development economics of the area and potential barriers to growth. The outputs from this stage are
and at a strategic level. However, they have been used to inform work on determining the direction and
scale of growth. Future stages of the IDP will be more detailed once the growth levels for the Borough Chester have been confirmed.
Council Cheshire Retail Study – March 2011
5.9 This study identifies a retail hierarchy with Chester city centre as a ‘Major Regional Centre’,
Key Northwich as a ‘Major District Centre’, Ellesmere Port as a ‘District Centre’, Winsford as a ‘Minor District
Service Centre’ and Frodsham and Neston as ‘Local Centres’.
Employment Land Review – October 2009
Centres 5.10 This report assesses the supply, need and demand for employment land and premises (use
Background class B) in Cheshire West and Chester. This study concluded there is a severe lack of industrial space throughout the rural area. This applies across all market segments – workshops, freeholds, units above 500 sqm, modern space. There is demand but market failure issues such as financial viability and offices/residential uses outbidding industrial use mean supply remains minimal. Conversely there are
Paper plenty of offices available in the rural area, and this includes modern and freehold units, as well as a full size range. This document is currently being updated.
Water Cycle Strategy – June 2010
5.11 This study identifies that growth in the more rural parts of the study may be constrained by connectivity to treatment works. Development in or around Neston is likely to be constrained by the capacity at Neston Waste water Treatment Works (WwTWs). Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has confirmed that this treatment works is already close to its discharge consent, and options to increase the consent may be limited as it discharges into the Dee Estuary. United Utilities anticipates that additional enhancements would be required at Tarporley treatment works from 2015 onwards to meet potential demand in that area. As with the rest of the Borough, water resources and supply infrastructure are not expected to constrain growth in the rural area.
West Cheshire Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) - 2008
5.12 Flood risk areas in Cheshire West and Chester have been identified through the SFRA and are mainly located in the main urban areas of Chester (Sealand Basin), Ellesmere Port (Stanlow Complex), Northwich (town centre) and Winsford (Waterfront). In the rural area, Frodsham (Weaver Park Industrial Estate) and parts of Farndon have been identified as at risk of fluvial flooding. 1 Summary 1 Cheshire
5.13 The identification of the key service centres is based on the considerations and evidence discussed above. However, in some cases it is not possible to attribute housing numbers based on the
W access to services and facilities, public transport and employment alone. In many cases the ability to est
accommodate growth is limited by physical or policy constraints, even when there are wide ranging and
services available. Taking all considerations into account and based on an element of professional Chester judgement, 9 settlements have been identified as key service centres as set out in the following section.
Council Key
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Cheshire 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing
6.1 The emerging Local Plan seeks to concentrate most of the Borough’s housing requirements in
W the main urban settlements. It is proposed to provide 20% (4,200 units) in the rural area with the focus est of most new development within 9 key service centres as listed below. The intention is to meet the rural
and housing need through existing commitments and additional allocations in the key service centres.
Chester However, additional housing will come forward through small-scale allocations in Neighbourhood Plans in local centres (including Community Right to Build Orders) and through rural exception sites.
Council 6.2 Having undertaken an assessment of the rural settlements using the criteria based approach discussed in Section 4, it is considered that the 9 settlements listed below serve the function of key service centres within the Borough and these provide the greatest scope for further growth where a Key proportion of the rural growth can be accommodated in a sustainable manner.
Service Key Service Centre Level of Housing Growth Percentage Increase over (1)
Centres Proposed Over The Plan Period existing dwelling count 2010 - 2030
Farndon 200 30% Background Frodsham 260 7% Helsby 250 12% Neston and Parkgate 90 1%
Paper Malpas 250 38% Kelsall 300 30% Tarvin 250 27% Tattenhall 300 36% Tarporley 400 36%
1. Baseline dwelling count figures taken from ACRE Parish Profile, Census 2001
6.3 The detailed assessments for each of the key service centres are provided in the following sections. 13 Farndon Cheshire
6.4 Based on the assessment detailed below, it is proposed that Farndon can accommodate a
maximum of 200 new dwellings over the Plan period of 2010-2030, which equates to a 30% increase W over the existing dwelling count. est
and (1)
6.5 Farndon has a population of 1,595 and lies in the south west of the Borough on the Welsh/English Chester border and is located on the banks of the River Dee.
6.6 Table 6.1 provides a list of services and facilities which were identified in Farndon at the time of Council the survey in August 2012. Key
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Map 6.1 Farndon Key Service Centre
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and Doctor's Surgery √ Farndon Health Centre
Chester Pharmacy √ The Pharmacy, High Street
Dentist X Council
Optician X Key
Library √ Mobile Service Service
Place of Worship √ St. Chad's/Rock Chapel
Centres Community Hall √ Farndon War Memorial Hall
Banking Facility X Background
Post Office √ Church Road
Public House √ The Greyhound (inc B&B), The Farndon Arms Paper
Newsagents √
Convenience Goods X
Butcher √
Baker X
Greengrocer X
Supermarket X
Comparison Goods Dawson's Hardware, Willie Carter Pottery, Paul √ Burrell Flowers, Confectioners, Bridal Wear
Café/Restaurant/Takeaway √ Little Churtons Restaurant
Playgroup/Nursery Monument Place Day Nursery, Strawberries √ Pre-School
Primary School √ Farndon Primary
Secondary School X 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 16
Cheshire Service/Facility Comments
College X
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est Police Station X
and Fire Station X
Chester Allotment Gardens X
Council Sports Facilities √ Sports and Social Club
Play Area/Park √ Quarry Hill Key
Service Other observations
Centres Farndon Holt
Farndon Physiotherapy and Sport Injury Hair Salon/Barbers Background Clinic
Farndon County Market (Weds at Chapel White Lion Inn
Paper House)
Scouts and Venture Scouts Deli Fine
Cattery and Kennels Holt Cars Taxi
Clock Shop Hildegards Sandwich Takeaway
Picnic Site Children’s Play Area
Londis
Post Office
Kenyon Hall Community Centre
Secret Spa
Chinese Restaurant x2
Car Sales/MOT Centre/Car Wash
Presbyterian Church of Wales
Farm Shop/Garden Centre 17
Farndon Holt Cheshire
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Paper 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 18 Accessing the local area Cheshire Distance to other towns/higher level service centres
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est 6.7 The distance from Farndon to the main urban areas/higher level service centres are provided in
the table below. The nearest large centre to Farndon is Wrexham, approximately 6 miles by road. and
Chester Location Distance Approx travel time Approx Approx travel Approx travel (approx. by bus travel time time by bicycle time by car
Council miles) by train
Chester 10 25 minutes N/A 54 minutes 19 minutes Key
Ellesmere 15 1 hour 4 minutes N/A 1 hour 34 minutes 28 minutes Service Port
Centres Northwich 23 1 hour 19 minutes via N/A 2 hours 18 minutes 43 minutes bus and train
Background Winsford 24 2 hours 4 minutes N/A 2 hours 5 minutes 40 minutes
Wrexham 6 14 minutes N/A 44 minutes 16 minutes
Paper Whitchurch 15 1 hour 41 minutes N/A 1 hour 22 minutes 27 minutes (includes one change)
Source: Google Maps,Travel Line and National Rail Enquiries
Accessing public transport
6.8 The public transport services operating in Farndon are listed in the table below:
Mode of transport Services
Bus Route C36: Chester to Wrexham (Mon-Sat, hourly)
Train N/A
Walking/Cycling Links to local cycle route 'River to Ridge' 19 Accessing employment Cheshire 6.9 The nearest employment areas to Farndon are detailed in the table below:
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and Monument Farm 1
Chester Wrexham Industrial Estate, Flintshire 5
Llay Industrial Estate, Wrexham, Flintshire 8 Council
Chester Business Park 9 Key
Policy and physical constraints Service
6.10 A number of built and natural environmental features can be found within and surrounding the Centres Farndon settlement area. These include the Farndon Conservation Area, a number of Listed Buildings
and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Parts of the wider area to the south and north of the Background main settlement are identified as being within flood risk zones 2 and 3.
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Map 6.2 Farndon physical and policy constraints
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Strategic Housing Land 10ha (8 sites) of potential housing Approximate number of units: est
Availability Assessment land identified within or adjacent 270 and
to the settlement Chester
Housing Land Monitor Outstanding number of dwellings with planning permission as at
31 March 2012: 12 Council
Housing Need (Strategic Housing Annual net requirement for affordable units is 14 in Farndon
Market Assessment) Key
National Land Use Database No sites currently identified in Farndon Service
Infrastructure Delivery Plan Nothing specifically raised relating to Farndon other than flood risk Centres Summary of Findings
Education Capacity No capacity issues identified based on the proposed growth levels Background
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Map 6.3 Farndon HLM and SHLAA sites
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housing 23 Summary Cheshire 6.11 In summary, Farndon has a basic level of service provision and access to leisure, secondary education and other services is reliant on the private car. However, this level of service provision is
W enhanced by Farndon’s close proximity to Holt where there is a range of services and facilities including est
a post office, café and pubs which can be easily accessed by residents of Farndon. and
6.12 The Monument Farm employment allocation is substantially completed, therefore there may be Chester a need for further small scale employment land provision. Some 200 dwellings is considered to be a reasonable level of growth over the Plan period. No education capacity issues are identified based on Council the proposed growth levels. Key
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Paper 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 24 Frodsham Cheshire
6.13 Based on the assessment detailed below, it is proposed that Frodsham can accommodate a
maximum of 260 new dwellings over the Plan period of 2010-2030 which equates to a 7% increase W
est over the existing dwelling count.
and (2)
6.14 Frodsham is a popular market town with a population of 9,100 . Frodsham lies to the north of Chester the Borough and has developed to become a distinctive and attractive market town, with a mixture of historic buildings and independent traders.
Council 6.15 The River Weaver flows through the area to the east of Frodsham and the town overlooks the Mersey Estuary. Frodsham is in a prime location for access to the M56 motorway and the railway line Key which link Frodsham with Chester and Manchester.
Service 6.16 Table 6.2 provides a list of services and facilities which were identified in Frodsham at the time
of the survey in August 2012. Centres
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Map 6.4 Frodsham Key Service Centre
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and Doctor's Surgery Frodsham Medical Practice, The Knoll Surgery and Sure Start
Chester √ Children’s Centre
Pharmacy √ Alliance / Boots Council Dentist √ The Dental Surgery and Frodsham Dental Surgery
Key Optician √ Taylors / Boots
Service Library √ Main Street / Alexandra Mews
Centres Place of Worship St Lawrence Parish Church, Frodsham Methodist, St Luke’s Catholic √ Church, Main Street Chapel, King’s Church, Five Crosses Methodist
Background Church
Community Hall Frodsham Parish Hall, Community Centre, Conservative Club, Castle √ Park Arts Centre
Paper Banking Facility √ Nat West, Cheshire Building Society, Lloyds TSB, HSBC, Barclays
Post Office √ Main Street and St. Hilda’s Drive
Public House The Bear’s Paw, Cholmondeley Arms, Golden Lion, The Queen’s √ Head, Old Hall Hotel, Red Lion, Helter Skelter, Ring O Bells, Bull’s Head
Newsagents √ Elliots
Convenience Goods Premier Convenience Store, Overton Village Stores, Mace Store, Top √ Shop
Butcher √ A. Pickup,
Baker √ Devonshire Bakery
Greengrocer √ Hales of Frodsham
Supermarket √ Morrisons (High Street)
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Service/Facility Comments Cheshire
Café/Restaurant/Takeaway Pizza Pan, Coffee & Cake, The Live Tree, Costa Coffee, Taj Mahal, √
The Indian Garden, Frodsham Tandori W est
Playgroup/Nursery Pre-school at Weaver Vale School, Pre School Private Nursery, Main and √
Street Chester Primary School Frodsham Manor House Primary/ St Luke’s Catholic Primary/
√ Frodsham C of E Primary/ Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary (Frodsham Council Children’s Centre), Over Pre-School all with Pre-School facilities
Secondary School Catchment: Helsby High School Key
College X Service
Police Station √ Rural neighbourhood Centres
Fire Station √ Retained service
Background Allotment Gardens √
Sports Facilities √ Tennis / Bowling Green / Leisure Centre, Frodsham Water Sports
Paper Play Area/Park √ Castle Park, London Road/ Fountain Lane
Other observations
Blockbusters Video The Live Tree Wine Bar Suzannes Johnsons Dry Cleaners DRB Jewellers No 8 Women’s Wear Frazer Jones Hair Sterling Dry Cleaners A Design Kitchens Frodsham News Charles Lordi William Hill Charity Shops Dandelion Lusse Leonidas Celebrations Halifax Your Home Bargain Booze The Paperwell Cheshire Brides The Flower Shop Rowlinsons Solicitors Thomas Cook The Original Factory Shop Zoe’s Elegant Lady Jewellery Sayers Ian J Tickle Park View Garden Beresford Adams Frodsham & District Taxis Rodgers Carpets Les Harris Jeweller Frodsham Foot Clinic Paul’s Barber Shop Twelve 50 Bikes Lusso Frodsham Frames EV3 Womenswear Classy Rags HE Coward Frodsham Computers Yuet Ben Beijing Restaurant Merricks Hair Presentations Engraving AFC Clinic Charter House Cars N Bikes Paws and Claws J C Clarke & Son Funerals 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 28 Bloomsburys of Frodsham Fineline Tattoo Milmark Foods & Health Clinic Cheshire Coral Frodsham Chiropody Clinic Allsops Tanners Specialist Tanning 4 Seasons 4 Food Top Taste
W Swetenhams Haircraft The Cottage Tea Shop est NFU Mutual Insurance No 5 High Street Barbers DT Turner
and Cheshire Relocation Hair by Design Haworths
Chester Wedding Belles Paul Stirrup Furnishers Slim and Trim Amore Collinson’s Court Mojito 88 Felicitations Hair Company CK Charles
Council Top Marks Cut Above Cheshire Dogs Frodsham Business Centre Castle Park Arts Centre Complete Security Services Key Accessing the local area
Service Distance to other towns/higher level service centres
Centres 6.17 The distance from Frodsham to the main urban areas / higher levels service centres are provided
in the table below. The nearest large centres to Frodsham is Runcorn approximately 5 miles by road. Background
Location Distance Approx travel Approx travel time by Approx travel Approx travel (approx. time by bus train time by bicycle time by car
Paper miles)
Chester 11 33 minutes 16 minutes 1 hour 13 22 minutes minutes
Ellesmere 11 40 minutes 51 minutes (includes 49 minutes 17 minutes Port one change)
Northwich 10.5 51 minutes 59 minutes (includes 1 hour 10 20 minutes one change) minutes
Winsford 14 1 hour 30 2 hours (includes two 1 hour 23 33 minutes minutes changes) minutes
Runcorn 5 37 minutes 1 hour 20 minutes 43 minutes 8 minutes (includes three changes)
Source: Google Maps,Travel Line and National Rail Enquiries 29 Accessing public transport Cheshire 6.18 The public transport services operating in Frodsham are listed in the table below:
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and Bus Route 21: Chester to Runcorn (Mon-Sat, hourly)
Chester Route X30: Chester/Runcorn/Warrington (Mon-Sat, hourly)
Council Route 36: Ellesmere Port to Runcorn (Mon-Sat, hourly)
Route 31/31A: Chester/Frodsham/Warrington (Sun, hourly) Key
Route 36: Frodsham to Northwich (Mon-Sat, every two hours) Service
Centres Train Access to an hourly service to the Chester to Manchester line via Warrington from Frodsham Station
Background Walking/Cycling Links with National Cycle Route 5 and Head of The Sandstone Trail
Accessing employment Paper
6.19 The nearest employment areas to Frodsham are detailed in the table below:
Location Distance (approx. miles)
Weaver Park Industrial Estate 1
Frodsham Business Centre 0.5
Stanlow Complex 7
Former BICC Helsby 3
Whitehouse Industrial Estate 4
Weston Point Industrial Area, Halton 5
Policy and physical constraints
6.20 The extent of the existing Frodsham settlement area is bounded by the defined North Cheshire Green Belt, which covers the surrounding area. Within the settlement and the wider area there are a range of designated built environment features, including four Conservation Areas, a number of Listed Buildings, a Scheduled Monument and a Registered Park and Garden. Both within and outside of the main settlement area, there are a number of natural environment designations, including three Sites of 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 30 Biological Importance (SBI), Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and international designations Cheshire covering the Mersey Estuary. Parts of the wider area surrounding the settlement are also identified as being at risk of flooding.
W est
and
Chester
Council Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
Map 6.5 Frodsham policy and physical constraints
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 31 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 32 Development capacity potential Cheshire
Source Capacity
W
est Strategic Housing Land 3ha (1 site) of potential housing land Approximate number of units: 81
and Availability Assessment identified within or adjacent to the
settlement Chester
Housing Land Monitor Outstanding number of dwellings with planning permission as at 31
Council March 2012: 50
Housing Need (Strategic Annual net requirement for affordable units is 18 in Frodsham
Key Housing Market
Assessment) Service
National Land Use 4.8ha of brownfield land identified in Frodsham through the NLUD
Centres Database
Infrastructure Delivery Plan Low potential identified for bus trip generation, medium potential for
Background Summary of Findings walking/cycle trips, medium potential for train trip generation, low potential for highway improvements. Identified as one of the rural settlements with one of the lowest potential for meeting the travel needs
Paper of new development in a sustainable way.
Education Capacity No capacity issues have been identified
Map 6.6 Frodsham HLM and SHLAA Sites
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 33 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 34 Summary Cheshire 6.21 Frodsham has good transport links to the A56 and M56 to Manchester and Chester and has a small railway station which is served by the hourly service from Chester to Manchester via Warrington.
W
est The Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) identifies Frodsham together with the rural areas of Malpas,
and Neston and Parkgate, and Tarporley as offering the lowest potential of settlements within the Borough
to meet the travel needs of new development in a sustainable way. These rural areas are very dependent Chester on the car to meet the area’s transport needs and improving the road network, to improve capacity and road safety in the area will be costly.
Council 6.22 Frodsham town centre shows signs of strong viability and vitality with a good balance of independent and national retailers. There is a consistently low town centre vacancy rate and provision Key of key local services including a supermarket, leisure centre, medical services and a thriving weekly
Service market. Castle Park Arts Centre is a key asset for Frodsham providing three art galleries, craft units, coffee shop and workshop rooms. Castle Park House and Gardens is an attractive historic park which,
over nine hectares, offers a mixture of formal gardens and lawns and recreational leisure facilities such Centres as a bowling green and tennis courts. The house offers access to Council Services and purpose built conference and office facilities.
Background 6.23 Frodsham is the at the head of the Sandstone Trail which stretches for 34 miles/55 kilometres and offers superb walking opportunities across Cheshire between Frodsham and Whitchurch in rural
north Shropshire, to the south Paper
6.24 There are no major employment opportunities in the area – Weaver Park Industrial Estate and Frodsham Business Centre being the only employment sites. As such, a large percentage of residents in Frodsham work outside of the Borough.
6.25 Based on the assessment of access to services, facilities and public transport, Frodsham has a good range of services that could sustain further growth. Notwithstanding this, it is constrained by floodplain, Green Belt and SSSI designations. It is anticipated that some growth may occur as a result of ‘infill’ and brownfield development. However there are only limited opportunities for large scale growth on unconstrained sites. Frodsham has a number of planning commitments and potential sites through the SHLAA within the urban area, therefore it is considered that 260 dwellings over the Plan period is an appropriate level of growth. 35 Helsby Cheshire
6.26 Based on the assessment detailed below, it is proposed that Helsby can accommodate a
maximum of 250 new dwellings over the Plan period 2010-2030 which equates to a 12% increase over W the existing dwelling count. est
and (3)
6.27 Helsby has a population of 4,840 and lies in the north of the Borough overlooking the Mersey Chester Estuary. The M56 motorway and the railway line between Chester and Manchester are easily accessible.
6.28 Table 6.3 provides a list of services and facilities which were identified in Helsby at the time of Council the survey in August 2012. Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
3 ONS Mid Year Estimates 2008
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 36
Map 6.7 Helsby Key Service Centre
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 37 Table 6.3 Helsby Services and Facilities Cheshire
Service/Facility Comments
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Doctor's surgery √ Helsby and Elton Practice est
Pharmacy √ Fearn's Pharmacy and
Chester Dentist √ Helsby Dental Practice
Optician X Council
Library √ Lower Robin Lane Key
Place of Worship √ Incl. St Paul's/St John the Evangelist/Helsby Methodist Service
Community Hall Community Centre/Social Club, Helsby Ex Servicemens
√ Club, Scout Group Centres
Banking Facility √ Cash point Background Post Office √ Including newsagent
Public House √ Helsby Arms/Railway Inn
Paper Newsagents √ Within Post Office, One Stop and Tesco
Convenience Goods √ One Stop 6am to 10pm
Butcher X
Baker X
Greengrocer X
Supermarket √ Tesco
Comparison Goods √ Incl. Day Spa/Car Garage
Café/Restaurant/Takeaway PIPS Sandwiches, Helsby Fast Food, Helsby Wok, √ Helsby Spice, Seaway Fish & Chips, Sher Khan Indian
Playgroup/Nursery Homestead Children’s Nursery, Helsby Pre-School, √ Hornsmill Pre-School
Primary School √ Helsby Hillside Primary/Hornsmill Primary
Secondary School √ Helsby High 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 38
Cheshire Service/Facility Comments
College X
W
est Police Station X
and Fire Station X
Chester Allotment Gardens X
Council Sports Facilities √ Golf club/Helsby Community Sports Club
Play Area/Park Well equipped play ground - Lower Robin Lane, Helsby
Key √ Quarry Picnic area
Service Other observations
Centres ATS Garage Money Transfer Heathercliffe Residential Home Turf and Top Soil Centre Day Spa C.A.W Motor Factors
Background Photography Shop Barkers MOT Centre Battery Test Centre Printing Shop Acre Florist Sandycroft Dry Cleaners Installation Contractor Land of Beds Shell Garage (being re-developed)
Paper Helsby Railway Station and Car Jingles Salon Funeral Directors Park
Accessing the local area
Distance to other towns/higher level service centres
6.29 The distance from Helsby to the main urban areas/higher level service centres are provided in the table below. The nearest large centre to Helsby is Ellesmere Port, approximately 7 miles by road.
Location Distance Approx travel time Approx travel time Approx travel Approx (approx. by bus by train time by travel time miles) bicycle by car
Chester 9 26 minutes 12 minutes 46 minutes 15 minutes
Ellesmere 7 36 minutes 11 minutes 45 minutes 13 minutes Port
Northwich 13 1 hour 9 minutes 55 minutes (includes 1 hour 21 26 minutes (includes one one change) minutes change) 39
Location Distance Approx travel time Approx travel time Approx travel Approx Cheshire (approx. by bus by train time by travel time miles) bicycle by car
W
Winsford 17 1 hour 49 minutes 2 hours 6 minutes 1 hour 28 30 minutes est
(includes two (includes two minutes and
changes) changes) Chester
Runcorn 9 43 minutes (includes 1 hour 35 minutes 55 minutes 15 minutes
one change) (includes two Council changes)
Source: Google Maps,Travel Line and National Rail Enquiries Key
Service Accessing public transport
Centres Mode of transport Services
Bus Route 21/X30: Chester to Runcorn (Mon-Sat, every 30 mins) Background
Route 36: Ellesmere Port to Runcorn (Mon-Sat, hourly)
Paper Route 31/31A: Chester to Frodsham (Sun, hourly)
Route 138/C76: Ellesmere Port to Helsby (Limited service)
Train Access to an hourly service on the Chester to Manchester via Warrington line at Helsby Station
Walking/Cycling Links to National Cycle Route 5
Accessing employment
6.30 The nearest employment areas to Helsby are detailed in the table below:
Location Distance (approx. Miles)
Former BICC Helsby 0.5
Stanlow Complex 3
Chester city centre 9
Cheshire Oaks/Macarthur Glenn Outlet 9 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 40 Policy and physical constraints Cheshire 6.31 The extent of the existing Helsby settlement area is bounded by the defined North Cheshire Green Belt, which covers the surrounding area. Within the settlement and the wider area there are also
W
est a number of designated built and environment features. These include a number of Listed Buildings,
and one Scheduled Monument and two Sites of Biological Importance (SBI). Parts of the existing settlement,
together with parts of the wider area to the north and west, are identified as being within flood risk zones Chester 2 and 3.
Council Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
Map 6.8 Helsby Policy and Physical Constraints
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 41 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 42 Development capacity potential Cheshire
Source Capacity
W
est Strategic Housing Land 5ha (1 site) of potential housing Approximate number of units:
and Availability Assessment land identified within or adjacent 135
to the settlement Chester
Housing Land Monitor Outstanding number of dwellings with planning permission as at
Council 31 March 2012: 204
Housing Need (Strategic Housing Annual net requirement for affordable units is 10 in Helsby
Key Market Assessment)
Service National Land Use Database 0.2ha of brownfield land identified in Helsby through the NLUD
Centres Infrastructure Development Plan Areas north west of Helsby are located within flood zone 3 Summary of Findings
Background Education capacity No capacity issues have been identified
Paper
Map 6.9 Helsby HLM and SHLAA Sites
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 43 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 44 6.32 Helsby has good transport links to the A56, M56 and railway (Chester to Manchester) and attracts Cheshire in-migrants from Merseyside, Halton and Warrington(4). Proximity to the motorway and access to the rail networks means that people that live in this area travel out of the Borough to work, often to Warrington
and Runcorn but also to Manchester and Merseyside. There is a limited range of shops and services, W
est however Helsby has a high ranking secondary school, a large sports and social club and a strong
and demand for housing from private market.
Chester 6.33 The former BICC employment area is now predominantly developed for non-business uses and there is a lack of employment opportunities directly in the village. 52% of residents in Frodsham and
(4) Council Helsby work outside of the district and of these, 25.6% travel to Halton and Warrington .
6.34 Based on the assessment of access to services, facilities and public transport, Helsby has a Key limited range of services that could sustain further growth and is constrained by floodplain, Green Belt
Service and SSSI designations. It is anticipated that some growth may occur as a result of 'infill' and brownfield development. However, there are only limited opportunities for large scale growth on unconstrained
sites. Helsby has a number of planning commitments within the urban area, however no potential sites Centres identified through the SHLAA. On this basis, it is considered that 250 dwellings over the Plan period is an appropriate level of growth to maintain the Green Belt.
Background
Paper
4 Identified through the Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) 45 Kelsall Cheshire
6.35 Based on the assessment detailed below, it is proposed that Kelsall can accommodate a maximum
of 300 new dwellings over the Plan period of 2010-2030 which equates to a 30% increase over the W existing dwelling count. est
and (5)
6.36 Kelsall has a population of 2,535 and is located within the Borough off the A54 which links Chester Chester with Northwich and Winsford.
6.37 Table 6.4 provides a list of services and facilities which were identified in Kelsall at the time of Council the survey in August 2012. Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
5 ONS Mid Year Estimates 2008
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 46
Map 6.10 Kelsall Key Service Centre
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 47 Table 6.4 Kelsall Services and Facilities Cheshire
Service/Facility Comments
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Doctor's Surgery √ Kelsall Medical Centre est
Pharmacy √ Holmes Pharmacy and
Chester Dentist X
Optician X Council
Library X Key
Place of Worship √ Kelsall Methodist Church and St Philip’s Service
Community Hall √ Kelsall Community Centre & Social Club
Centres Banking Facility √ Cash Machine in Co-op
Post Office √ Within Co-Op store Background
Public House √ Farmers Arms / The Oak
Newsagents X Paper
Convenience Store √ Co-Op
Butcher √
Baker X
Greengrocer X
Supermarket X
Comparison Goods √ Hairdressers, Ale and Wine Shop
Café/Restaurant/Takeaway √ Pub/Kitchen, Sandwich Shop
Playgroup/Nursery √ Kelsall Pre-school
Primary School √ Kelsall Community Primary
Secondary School X Catchment: Tarporley High School
College X
Police Station X 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 48
Cheshire Service/Facility Comments
Fire Station X
W
est Allotment Gardens √
and Sports Facilities √ Football Pitch
Chester Play area/Park √ Equipped play area
Council Other observations
Key Vehicle Repairs and Car Sales
Service Accessing the local area
Centres Distance to other towns/higher level service centres
6.38 The distance from Kelsall to the main urban areas/higher levels service centres are provided in
Background the table below. The nearest large centres to Kelsall are Chester and Northwich, approximately 9 miles by road.
Paper Location Distance Approx travel time Approx Approx travel Approx travel (approx. by bus travel time time by bicycle time by car miles) by train
Chester 9 20 minutes N/A 57 minutes 19 minutes
Ellesmere 13 1 hour 4 minutes N/A 1 hour 11 minutes 22 minutes Port
Northwich 9 30 minutes N/A 54 minutes 19 minutes
Winsford 10 1 hour 5 minutes N/A 46 minutes 17 minutes (includes one change)
Source: Google Maps,Travel Line and National Rail Enquiries 49 Accessing public transport Cheshire
Mode of transport Services
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Bus Route 82: Chester to Northwich (Mon-Fri, every 30 mins, evenings est
hourly, Sat hourly) and
Route X20: Cheshire Oaks to Middlewich (Limited service) Chester
Council Train No direct access to rail service
Walking/Cycling Links with the 'Fruits of the Forest' Local Cycle Route Key
Service Accessing employment
6.39 The nearest employment areas to Kelsall are detailed in the table below: Centres
Location Distance (approx. miles) Background
Chester West Industrial Estate 11
Sealand Industrial Estate 10 Paper
Chester city centre 9
Chester Enterprise Centre 8
Policy and physical constraints
The extent of the existing Kelsall settlement area is bounded to the north by the defined North Cheshire Green Belt. Within the settlement and the wider area there are a number of designated built environment features, including the Kelsall Conservation Area, and a number of Listed Buildings and one Scheduled Monument. Parts of the wider area, to the west of the main settlement, are identified as being within flood risk zones 2 and 3.
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 50
Map 6.11 Kelsall Policy and Physical Constraints
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 51 Development capacity potential Cheshire
W
Source Capacity est
and Strategic Housing Land 22ha (11 sites) of potential Approximate number of units:
Availability Assessment housing land identified within or 594 Chester adjacent to the settlement
Council Housing Land Monitor Outstanding number of dwellings with planning permission as at 31 March 2012: 6 Key Housing Need (Strategic Housing Annual net requirement for affordable units is 22 in Kelsall and
Market Assessment) Tarvin Service
National Land Use Database No sites currently identified in Kelsall Centres
Infrastructure Delivery Plan Kelsall is not specifically mentioned in the IDP Background Report
Summary of Findings Background
Education Capacity No education capacity issues identified
Paper
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 52
Map 6.12 Kesall HLM and SHLAA Sites
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 53 Summary Cheshire 6.40 The extent of the existing Kelsall settlement area is bounded to the north by the defined North Cheshire Green Belt. Within the settlement and the wider area there are a number of designated built
W environment features, including the Kelsall Conservation Area, and number of Listed Buildings and one est
Scheduled Monument. Parts of the wider area to the west of the main settlement are identified as and
being within flood risk zones 2 and 3. Chester
6.41 In summary, Kelsall has a good level of service provision although with limited transport links to key employment areas and higher order services. Some 300 dwellings are considered a reasonable Council level of growth over the Plan period. No education capacity issues have been identified. Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 54 Malpas Cheshire
6.42 Based on the assessment detailed below, it is proposed that Malpas can accommodate a
maximum of 250 new dwellings over the Plan period of 2010-2030 which equates to a 38% increase W
est over the existing dwelling count.
and (6)
6.43 Malpas has a population of 1,410 and lies in the south of the Borough close to the Shropshire Chester and Welsh borders.
Council 6.44 Table 6.5 provides a list of services and facilities which were identified in Malpas at the time of the survey in August 2012. Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
6 ONS Mid Year Estimates 2008
Map 6.13 Malpas Key Service Centre
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 55 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 56 Table 6.5 Malpas Services and Facilities Cheshire
Service/Facility Comments
W
est Doctor's Surgery √ Laurel Bank Surgery, First Responders
and Pharmacy √ The Co-op Pharmacy
Chester Dentist √ Malpas Dental Surgery
Council Optician √ Francis Opticians
Library √ Within Bishop Heber High Key
Place of Worship √ St Oswald's and St Joseph’s Service
Community Hall √ Jubilee Hall
Centres Banking Facility √ Lloyds TSB
Background Post Office √ High Street
Public House √ Red Lion Hotel/The Crown/Vaults Hotel
Paper Newsagents √ Hutley’s General Store
Convenience Store √ Hutley’s General Store, Smithy Garage
Butcher √ LS & PJ Probin
Baker X
Greengrocer X
Supermarket √ The Co-op, Nisa Shop/Londis
Comparison Goods Launderette, Hairdressers, Sewing Room, Beauty & √ Tanning Salon, Sound & Vision, Jewellers, Interiors, Dry Cleaning
Café/Restaurant/Takeaway Lucky House Chinese, A Table at Eatons, The Fire Station √ Café, May’s Takeaway, Fish & Chips, Golden Flower Chinese
Playgroup/Nursery Malpas & District Toddler Group, The Barn Private √ Pre-School Nursery
Primary School √ Malpas Alport Endowed Primary 57
Service/Facility Comments Cheshire
Secondary School √ Bishop Heber High School and Language College
W
College X est
and Police Station X
Chester Fire Station √ Malpas Community Fire Station
Allotment Gardens X Council
Sports Facilities √ Bowling Green/Multi-use sports centre Key
Play area/Park √ Recreation ground and play ground/basket ball Service
Other observations Centres
Farm shop
Photography studio Background Vets B&B
Malpas Community Web, Various classes, clubs and events and businesses: www.malpas.org.uk Paper 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 58 Accessing the local area Cheshire Distance to other towns/higher level service centres
W
est 6.45 The distance from Malpas to the main urban areas/higher levels service centres are provided
in the table below. The nearest large centre to Malpas is Whitchurch, approximately 6 miles by road. and
Chester Location Distance Approx travel time by Approx Approx travel Approx travel (approx. bus travel time by bicycle time by car
Council miles) time by train
Key Chester 16 59 minutes N/A 1 hour 24 minutes 26 minutes
Service Ellesmere 21 1 hour 45 minutes N/A 2 hours 4 minutes 33 minutes Port (includes two changes)
Centres Northwich 24 1 hour 59 minutes N/A 2 hours 32 minutes 42 minutes
Background (includes one change)
Winsford 23 2 hours 34 minutes N/A 1 hour 57 minutes 39 minutes (includes two changes)
Paper Wrexham 12 1 hour 32 minutes N/A 1 hour 19 minutes 23 minutes
Whitchurch 6 24 minutes N/A 35 minutes 14 minutes
Source: Google Maps,Travel Line and National Rail Enquiries
Accessing public transport
Mode of transport Services
Bus Route 41/41A: Chester to Whitchurch (Mon-Sat, every 2 hours)
Train No direct access to rail service. Nearest train station is Whitchurch (approximately 6 miles by road)
Walking/Cycling Links with Cheshire Cycle Way
Accessing employment
6.46 The nearest employment areas to Malpas are detailed in the table below: 59
Location Distance (approx. miles) Cheshire
Hampton Heath Industrial Estate, Hampton 1.5
W
Wrexham Industrial Estate 11 est
and Whitchurch Business Park 8
Chester
Policy and physical constraints
Council The centre of Malpas has an extensive Conservation Area including a number of heritage assets. There is also a Site of Biological Importance (SBI) which is situated to the south east of the settlement. Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 60
Map 6.14 Malpas Policy and Physical Constraints
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 61 Development capacity potential Cheshire
Source Capacity
W
Strategic Housing 34ha (14 sites) of potential housing Approximate number of units: 918 est
Land Availability land identified in or adjacent to the and
Assessment settlement Chester
Housing Land Monitor Outstanding number of dwellings with planning permission as at 31 March
2012: 77 Council
Housing Need Annual net requirement for affordable housing units is 13 in Malpas
(Strategic Housing Key
Market Assessment) Service
National Land Use There are no sites identified in Malpas through the NLUD
Database Centres
Infrastructure Delivery Low level potential for bus trip generation, low level potential for walk/cycle
Plan Summary of trip generation, low potential identified for rail provision and low level potential Background Findings for highway delivery. Malpas is one of the rural settlements with the lowest potential for meeting the travel needs of new development. Secondary
Education: There is one secondary school in Malpas and it currently has low Paper surplus capacity (4%) Primary: The primary schools in this area are all spread out in the rural areas and some have surplus capacity of 15-18%.The Malpas area does not have any railway stations nor are there good highway routes to the rail network such as the stations at Nantwich and Crewe to the east. The Malpas area does not appear to have any known municipal waste management infrastructure or landfill capacity.
Education Capacity No education capacity issues have been identified
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 62
Map 6.15 Malpas HLM and SHLAA Sites
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 63 Summary Cheshire 6.47 Malpas is the most southerly identified key service centre within the Borough and is linked with Whitchurch and Wrexham to the south and west.
W est
6.48 Malpas is a key service provider for the south of the Borough, providing all key services including and secondary school, leisure centre a wide range of shops and employment units.
Chester 6.49 Malpas has two SBI designations lying to the south east of the settlement. There is a large
Conservation Area within the village, two Scheduled Monuments and a large number of Listed Buildings. Council
6.50 The IDP states that the rural areas of Malpas, Frodsham, Neston, and Tarporley offer the lowest
potential for meeting the travel needs of new development in a sustainable way. These rural areas are Key
very dependent on the car to meet the area’s transport needs and improving the road network, to improve Service capacity and road safety in the area will be costly. No education capacity issues have been identified.
6.51 As Malpas has access to a wide range of services and facilities, a secondary school and a small Centres employment area, this indicates that it is the key settlement in the south of the Borough acting as a rural
centre providing higher order services to surrounding villages. 250 dwellings is therefore considered a Background reasonable level of housing growth.
Paper 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 64 Neston and Parkgate Cheshire
6.52 Based on the assessment detailed below, it is proposed that Neston and Parkgate can
accommodate a maximum of 90 new dwellings over the Plan period of 2010-2030 which equates to a W
est 1% increase over the existing dwelling count.
and (7)
6.53 Neston and Parkgate have a population of 15,070 and is located in the north west of the Chester Borough on the Dee Estuary.
Council 6.54 Table 6.6 provides a list of services and facilities which were identified in Neston and Parkgate at the time of the survey in August 2012. Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
7 ONS Mid Year Estimates 2008
Map 6.16 Neston and Parkgate Key Service Centre
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 65 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 66 Table 6.6 Neston and Parkgate Services and Facilities Cheshire
Service/Facility Comments
W
est Doctor's Surgery √ Neston Medical Centre, Neston Surgery
and Pharmacy √ Cubbins, Boots, Deeside Pharmacy, Galen Pharmacy
Chester Dentist √ Charmeau & Willasey, Raby Road Dental Practice, Redcliffe
Council Optician √ J.A. Allister, Eye Style Opticians Ltd
Library √ Neston Primary Key
Place of Worship Neston Christian Fellowship/Neston Methodist/Parkgate and Service √ Neston United Reformed Church/St Mary’s & St Helen Parish Church/St Michael’s Church/St Thomas’ Church
Centres Community Hall Neston Civic Hall / Neston Community and Youth Centre/ √
Background Neston Town Hall/ British Legion
Banking Facility √ Barclays / HSBC / Nat West/ Cheshire Building Society
Paper Post Office √ Neston / Little Neston Sub-PO
Public House Brewers Arms, Harp Inn, Loadstar, Malt Shovel, Red Lion, The √ Boat House, Old Quay, The Ship Hotel
Newsagents √ Martins, Park Stores, Village News
Convenience Store √ Nisa, Spar, Tracey’s Food Hall
Butcher √ The Village Butchers
Baker √ Deeside Bakery, Gerrard’s Confectioners
Greengrocer √ A & O Discounts
Supermarket √ Sainsbury’s / Iceland / Aldi / Tesco
Comparison Goods √ Incl. Florist / Clothing / Gifts see list below
Café/Restaurant/Takeaway Café 32, Chinese and Indian Takeaways and Restaurant, Italian √ Restaurant, Pizza and Kebabs, Marsh Cat Restaurant
Playgroup/Nursery Acorn Playgroup, Bramblings, Little Gems, Neston Early √ Support Centre, Parkgate Pre-School, Oaklands Nursery 67
Service/Facility Comments Cheshire
Primary School Neston Primary School, Parkgate Primary School, St √
Winefride’s Catholic Primary W est
Secondary School √ Neston High School and
College X Chester
Police Station X
Council Fire Station X
Allotment Gardens √ Key
Service Sports Facilities Cricket Club / Neston Recreation Centre – swimming pool, √ sports hall, squash, all weather and grass pitches/ Neston
Cricket Club Centres
Play area/Park √ Wirral Country Park Background
Other observations
Plumbers/Joinery/Electrics Florist Petrol Station Paper Insurance and Financial Services Ceramics Slimming Club Estate Agents Funeral Director/Undertakers Launderette ATS Car Garage Music Shop Computer Shop Accountants Shoes Shop and Repairs Co-op Travel Photographers Bookmakers Ice-cream shop & Cafe Printers Car Sales Pet Food & Accessories Garden Centre Beds, Carpets and Interiors Taxi Hairdressers and Beauty Salon Tattoo Parlour
Accessing the local area
Distance to other towns/higher level service centres
6.55 The distance from Neston and Parkgate to the main urban areas/higher levels service centres are provided in the table below. The nearest large centre to Neston and Parkgate is Ellesmere Port, approximately 9 miles by road. 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 68
Cheshire Location Distance Approx travel Approx travel time by Approx travel Approx (approx. time by bus train time by bicycle travel time miles) by car
W
est Chester 11 45 minutes 1 hour 4 minutes 1 hour 24 minutes
and (includes one change) 11minutes
Chester Ellesmere 9 29 minutes 1 hour 43 minutes 46 minutes 18 minutes Port (includes two changes)
Council Northwich 32 1 hour 46 minutes 1 hour 51 minutes 2 hours 53 48 minutes (includes one (includes two changes) minutes
Key change)
Service Winsford 31 2 hours 21 minutes 1 hour 58 minutes 2 hours 44 46 minutes (includes two (includes two changes) minutes
Centres changes)
Source: Google Maps,Travel Line and National Rail Enquiries Background
Accessing public transport
Paper 6.56 The public transport services operating in Neston and Parkgate are listed below:
Mode of transport Services
Bus Route 22: Chester to West Kirby (Mon-Sat, hourly service)
Route 272/274: Ellesmere Port to Arrowe Park (Mon-Sat, hourly service)
Route 487: Parkgate to Liverpool (Mon-Sat, every 30 mins)
Route 23: Chester to Heswall (Mon-Sat, hourly service)
Route 24: Chester to West Kirby (Mon-Sat, every 30 mins)
Train Neston station: hourly rail service on the Wrexham-Bidston line
Walking/Cycling Links with Millennium Way and National Cycle Routes 56, 70 and 71 69 Accessing employment Cheshire 6.57 The nearest employment areas to Neston and Parkgate are detailed in the table below:
W
Location Distance (approx. miles) est
and Clayhill Light Industrial Park 1
Chester Oaklands Office Park/The Business Centre, Hooton 4
Stanlow Complex 11 Council
Vauxhall Motors Ltd 7 Key
Cheshire Oaks/Macarthur Glenn Outlet 10 Service
Pioneer Business Park 7
Centres Rossmore Business Village 8
Background Policy and physical constraints
The settlement area of Neston and Parkgate is bounded by the North Cheshire Green Belt to the north, east and south. There are a number of built environment designations both within the settlement and Paper the wider area, including the Neston, Ness and Parkgate Conservation Areas, a number of Listed Buildings and Ness Botanical Gardens, a registered park and garden. In addition, there a number of natural environment designations covering parts of the settlement and the immediate surrounding area. These include four Sites of Biological Importance, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and three International designations which cover the Dee Estuary. Parts of the settlement area to the west are located within an area identified as being at risk from flooding.
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 70
Map 6.17 Neston and Parkgate Policy and Physical Constraints
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 71 Development capacity potential Cheshire
Source Capacity
W
Strategic Housing Land 4ha (3 sites) of potential housing land Approximate number of units: 108 est
Availability Assessment identified within or adjacent to the and
settlement Chester
Housing Land Monitor Outstanding number of dwellings with planning permission as at 31 March
2012: 20 Council
Housing Need (Strategic Annual net requirement for affordable units is 12 in Neston and Parkgate
Housing Market Key
Assessment) Service
National Land Use 2.1ha of brownfield land identified in the Neston and Parkgate through
Database the NLUD Centres
Infrastructure Delivery Low level potential for bus trip generation, medium level potential for
Plan Summary of Findings walk/cycle trip generation, no direct rail connection with Chester however Background a medium potential identifies for rail provision and medium level potential for highway delivery. Neston is one of the rural settlements with the lowest
potential for meeting the travel needs of new development. Neston Paper identified as having less than 10% school capacity.
Education Capacity No education capacity issues have been identified
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 72
Map 6.18 Neston and Parkgate HLM and SHLAA Sites
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 73 Summary Cheshire 6.58 Neston and its neighbouring larger villages (Burton, Parkgate and Willaston) has strong cultural and economic links to Wirral and Merseyside. Connectivity with Chester and Ellesmere Port is far more
W limited. Neston is the largest settlement in the rural area and in many ways does not consider itself to est
be rural. The settlement area of Neston and Parkgate is bounded by the North Cheshire Green Belt to and
the north, east and south. There are a number of built environment designations both within the Chester settlement and the wider area, including the Neston, Ness and Parkgate Conservation Areas and a number of Listed Buildings. In addition, there are natural environment designations covering parts of the settlement and the immediate surrounding area, these include four Sites of Biological Importance, Council a Site of Special Scientific Interest and three International designations which cover the Dee Estuary. Parts of the settlement area to the west are located within an area identified as being at risk from flooding. Key
6.59 Neston does not have a direct rail connection with Chester as it lies on the line that runs from Service Wrexham to Bidston (and on to Liverpool). There is only an hourly service to Chester and to Liverpool.
There is limited parking at the station. Centres
6.60 The IDP identifies the rural areas of Malpas, Frodsham, Neston, and Tarporley as offering the lowest potential for meeting the travel needs of new development in a sustainable way. These rural Background areas are very dependent on the car to meet the area’s transport needs and improving the road network, to improve capacity and road safety in the area will be costly.
6.61 No education capacity issues have been identified. Paper
6.62 Neston has a good market and range of small, independent shops, however the town centre under performs with leakage of expenditure, largely to the Wirral with very few employment opportunities. Employment opportunities would be limited to the infill plots available at Clayhill Industrial Estate.
6.63 Based on the assessment of access to services, facilities, public transport and key employment areas, Neston and Parkgate have few opportunities to sustain further growth. In addition, it is constrained by areas of flood risk and the Green Belt. It is anticipated that some growth may occur as a result of ‘infill’ and brownfield development, however, there are only limited opportunities for large scale growth. As such, 90 dwellings is considered an appropriate level of additional housing growth. 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 74 Tarporley Cheshire
6.64 Based on the assessment detailed below, it is proposed that Tarporley can accommodate a
maximum of 400 new dwellings over the Plan period of 2010-2030 which equates to a 36% increase W
est over the existing dwelling count. This proposed figure is subject to education capacity issues within
and Tarporley being addressed to accommodate this level of proposed growth.
Chester 6.65 Tarporley has a population of 2,675(8) and lies to the south east of the Borough. It is by-passed by the A51 which links Tarporley to Nantwich in the south and Chester to the north. The A49 which links
Council Tarporley to Whitchurch to the south and Warrington to the north.
6.66 Table 6.7 provides a list of services and facilities which were identified in Tarporley at the time Key of the survey in August 2012.
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
8 ONS Mid Year Estimates 2008
Map 6.19 Tarporley Key Service Centre
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 75 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 76 Table 6.7 Tarporley Services and Facilities Cheshire
Service/Facility Comments
W
est Doctor's Surgery √ The Health Centre / Forest Hill Practice
and Pharmacy √ Rowlands
Chester Dentist √ Oaklands Dental Practice
Council Optician √ Wordens and I Wear
Library √ Eaton Road Key
Place of Worship St. Helen’s Church / Tarporley Baptist and Methodist Service √ Church
Centres Community Hall √ Community Centre/British Legion
Banking Facility √ HSBC/Natwest Background Post Office √ High Street with newsagent
Public House √ Rising Sun / Swan Inn / Crown Hotel/ Foresters Arms
Paper Newsagents √
Convenience Store √ Spar
Butcher √ The Village Butcher/ Deli-Vert
Baker √
Greengrocer √ Farm Shop
Supermarket √ Co-op
Comparison Goods √ Various Clothing Shops, Florist, Electricals (see below)
Café/Restaurant/Takeaway Asian Restaurant/ Kebab House/ Coffee shop / √ Sandwich Shop
Playgroup/Nursery Tarporley Done Room Pre-school/ Mother and Toddler √ Group
Primary School √ Tarporley C of E Primary
Secondary School √ Tarporley High School 77
Service/Facility Comments Cheshire
College √ Tarporley 6th Form College
W
Police Station √ Cheshire Rural Policing Scheme est
and Fire Station √ On call/part time
Chester Allotment Gardens √
Sports Facilities √ Tennis / Golf / School pitches/Football pitch Council
Play area/Park √ Rear of community centre Key
Other observations Service
Shoe shop Beauty Salon Centres Off License Funeral Directors
Estate Agents Travel Agents Background DIY and Garden Shop Vets Accountants Petrol Station Art Gallery Book Makers
Dry Cleaners Interior Design Shop Paper 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 78 Accessing the local area Cheshire Distance to other towns/higher level service centres
W
est 6.67 The distance from Tarporley to the main urban areas/higher levels service centres are provided
in the table below. The nearest large centres to Tarporley are Chester and Northwich, approximately and 11 miles by road.
Chester
Location Distance Approx travel time by Approx Approx travel Approx travel
Council (approx. bus travel time time bicycle time by car miles) by train
Key Chester 11 28 minutes N/A 59 minutes 21 minutes
Service Ellesmere 16 1 hour 3 minutes N/A 1 hour 39 24 minutes Port (includes one change) minutes
Centres Northwich 11 1 hour 17 minutes N/A 1 hour 5 minutes 20 minutes
Background (includes one change)
Winsford 12 1 hour 28 minutes N/A 49 minutes 17 minutes (includes two changes)
Paper
Source: Google Maps,Travel Line and National Rail Enquiries
Accessing public transport
6.68 The public transport services operating in Neston and Parkgate are listed below:
Mode of transport Services
Bus Route 84: Chester to Crewe (Mon-Sat, every 30 minutes / Sunday, hourly)
C87/88/89: Northwich to Utkinton (Limited journey)
Train No access to rail service within immediate area
Walking/Cycling National routes 5 and 45 run to the north and south of Tarporley
Accessing employment
6.69 The nearest employment areas to Tarporley are detailed in the table below: 79
Location Distance (approx. miles) Cheshire
Portal Business Park 1
W
Chowley Oak Business Park 8 est
and Woodford Park Industrial Estate 8
Chester Barbour Square Offices, Tattenhall 6
Council Policy and physical constraints
Tarporley has an extensive Conservation Area that covers much of the built settlement. There are Key
clusters of Listed Buildings in the north east and south west of the settlement and a concentration of Service Listed Buildings along High Street. There is an area affected by flood zone 2 to the north east of Tarporley, outside of the built envelope of the settlement.
Centres
Background
Paper
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 80
Map 6.20 Tarporley Policy and Physical Constraints
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 81 Development capacity potential Cheshire
Source Capacity
W
Strategic Housing Land 15ha (7 sites) of potential housing land Approximate number of units: 405 est
Availability Assessment identified within or adjacent to the and
settlement Chester
Housing Land Monitor Outstanding number of dwellings with planning permission as at 31st March
2012: 7 Council
Housing Need Annual net requirement for affordable units is 23 in Tarporley
(Strategic Housing Key
Market Assessment) Service
National Land Use 1.4ha of brownfield land is identified in Tarporley through the NLUD
Database Centres
Infrastructure Delivery Low potential for bus and walk/cycle and rail trip generation, there are no Background Plan Summary of railway stations in the Tarporley area and passengers from this area are Findings likely to travel to Chester to access the network. Low potential for highway improvements. Tarporley is one of the rural settlements which offers the
lowest potential for meeting the travel needs of new development in a Paper sustainable way. Education capacity needs further assessment. Tarporley Sewerage Treatment Works has land available for expansion. Growth in Tarporley may require the allocated waste facilities to be brought forward to accommodate growth to meet waste generation requirements in the area.
Education Capacity Education capacity has been identified as an issue for housing growth in Tarporley.
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 82
Map 6.21 Tarporley HLM and SHLAA Sites
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 83 Summary Cheshire 6.70 Tarporley has an extensive Conservation Area that covers much of the built settlement. There are clusters of Listed Buildings in the north east and the south west of the settlement and a concentration
W of Listed Buildings along High Street. There is an area affected by flood zone 2 to the north east of est
Tarporley, outside of the built envelope of the settlement. and
6.71 There are no existing undeveloped employment allocations in Tarporley, however the high street Chester offers a range of retail and businesses to serve local need. Portal Business Park provides existing high quality office accommodation located on the edge of Tarporley. There may therefore be a need for Council additional small scale industrial workshops to serve local need.
6.72 The IDP identifies Tarporley as having poor sustainable transport. Education capacity has been Key
identified as a significant issue and this will need to be addressed in order for the level of development Service identified to be realised.
6.73 Based on the assessment of access to services, a secondary school and a small employment Centres area, it is considered that Tarporley could sustain further growth. 400 units over the Plan period is considered a reasonable level of growth. Background
Paper 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 84 Tarvin Cheshire
6.74 Based on the assessment detailed below, it is proposed that Tarvin can accommodate a maximum
of 250 new dwellings over the Plan period of 2010-2030 which equates to a 27% increase over the W
est existing dwelling count.
and (9)
6.75 Tarvin has a population of 2,245 and located centrally within the Borough off the A54 which Chester links Chester with Northwich and Winsford.
Council 6.76 Table 6.8 provides a list of services and facilities which were identified in Tarvin at the time of the survey in August 2012. Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
9 ONS Mid Year Estimates 2008
Map 6.22 Tarvin Key Service Centre
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 85 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 86 Table 6.8 Tarvin Services and Facilities Cheshire
Service/Facility Comments
W
est Doctor's Surgery √ Tarvin Health Centre
and Pharmacy √
Chester Dentist √ Tudor House Dental Surgery
Council Optician X
Library √ Meadow Close Key
Place of Worship √ Methodist Church/St Andrew's C of E Service
Community Hall √ Guides and Scout groups
Centres Banking Facility √ At garage
Background Post Office √ High Street
Public House √ George and Dragon/Red Lion
Paper Newsagents √ Tarvin News
Convenience Store √ Select Convenience
Butcher X
Baker X
Greengrocer X
Supermarket X Under construction (Co-Op)
Comparison Goods √ Incl. Clothing / Homewears / Beautician/ Hairdressers/Barbers
Café/Restaurant/Takeaway √ Café / Restaurant / Chinese Restaurant / Fish & Chip Shop/Deli/Sandwich Shop
Playgroup/Nursery √ Within primary school, Sure Start Centre
Primary School √ Tarvin Primary with Pre-school
Secondary School X Catchment: Tarporley High School
College X 87
Service/Facility Comments Cheshire
Police Station X
W
Fire Station X est
and Allotment Gardens √ Tarvin Community Allotments
Chester Sports Facilities √ Tennis/Bowling Green/Football
Play area/Park √ The Rec/Tarvin Community Wood Council
Other observations Key
Filling station/Garage Service Vets
Estate Agents Centres Funeral Directors
Background Accessing the local area
Distance to other towns/higher level service centres
Paper 6.77 The distance from Tarvin to the main urban areas/higher levels service centres are provided in the table below. The nearest large centres to Tarvin is Chester, approximately 7 miles by road.
Location Distance Approx travel time Approx Approx travel Approx travel (approx. by bus travel time time by bicycle time by car miles) by train
Chester 7 18 minutes N/A 39 minutes 13 minutes
Ellesmere 11 53 minutes (includes N/A 1 hour 5 minutes 16 minutes Port one change)
Northwich 12 35 minutes N/A 1 hour 17 minutes 22 minutes
Winsford 12 1 hour 10 minutes N/A 1 hour 9 minutes 20 minutes (includes one change)
Source: Google Maps,Travel Line and National Rail Enquiries 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 88 Accessing public transport Cheshire 6.78 The public transport services operating in Tarvin are listed below:
W
est Mode of transport Services
and Bus No 82: Chester – Nantwich (hourly service)
Chester Train N/A
Council Walking/Cycling Links to the National Cycle Route 71
Key Accessing employment
Service 6.79 The nearest employment areas to Tarvin are detailed in the table below:
Centres Location Distance (approx. miles)
Background Chester West Industrial Estate 8
Sealand Industrial Estate 8
Paper Cheshire Oaks/Macarthur Glenn Outlet 9
Chester city centre 7
Chester Enterprise Centre 6
Portal Business Park, Tarporley 7
Policy and physical constraints
Tarvin is bound to the north-west by Green Belt designation. There are a number of Listed Buildings concentrated in the north of the settlement.
Flood zones 2 and 3 affect an area to the west of Tarvin, and also an area to the north of the settlement.
Map 6.23 Tarvin Policy and Physical Constraints
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 89 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 90 Development capacity potential Cheshire
Source Capacity
W
est Strategic Housing Land 11ha (3 sites) of potential housing Approximate number of units:
and Availability Assessment land identified within or adjacent 297
to the settlement Chester
Housing Land Monitor Outstanding number of dwellings with planning permission as at st
Council 31 March 2012: 8
Housing Need (Strategic Housing Annual net requirement for affordable units is 22 in Kelsall and
Key Market Assessment) Tarvin
Service National Land Use Database No sites currently identified within Tarvin
Centres Infrastructure Delivery Plan Tarvin Sewage Treatment Works has land available for expansion Summary of Findings
Background Education Capacity No education capacity issues identified
Paper
Map 6.24 Tarvin HLM and SHLAA Sites
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 91 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 92 Summary Cheshire 6.80 Tarvin is bound to the north west by Green Belt designation. There are a number of Listed Buildings concentrated in the north of the settlement. Flood zones 2 and 3 affect an area to the west of
W
est Tarvin and also an area to the north west of the settlement.
and 6.81 Tarvin has a good range of local services with a new convenience store currently in development.
Chester Public transport is limited to a bus route to Chester and Nantwich. Some 250 dwellings are considered a reasonable level of growth over the plan period.
Council Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper 93 Tattenhall Cheshire
6.82 Based on the assessment detailed below, it is proposed that Tattenhall can accommodate a
maximum of 300 new dwellings over the Plan period of 2010-2030 which equates to a 36% increase W over the existing dwelling count. est
and (10)
6.83 Tattenhall has a population of 2,035 . The village lies on the Cheshire Plain in the valley Chester between the Sandstone Ridge and the hills of North Wales, and on the watershed separating the Dee and the Mersey.
Council 6.84 Table 6.9 provides a list of services and facilities which were identified in Tattenhall at the time of the survey in August 2012. Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
10 ONS Mid Year Estimates 2008
6
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 94
Map 6.25 Tattenhall Key Service Centre
Settlement
analysis
and
establishing
the
distribution
of
housing 95 Table 6.9 Tattenhall Services and Facilities Cheshire
Service/Facility Comments
W
Doctor's Surgery √ Tattenhall Medical Practice, Rookery Medical Practice est
Pharmacy √ The Co-operative, Community Pharmacy and
Chester Dentist X
Optician X Council
Library Park Primary School Tuesday and Friday afternoon
√ Key only
Service Place of Worship √ St Alban's Church/All Saints CofE
Community Hall √ Barbour Institute Centres
Banking Facility X Background Post Office √ High Street Tattenhall
Public House Sportsmans Arms, Letters Inn, Mitchells wine
√ Paper bar/brasserie
Newsagents √ Country Store (Mortons), Tattenhall News
Convenience Store √ Nisa Local
Butcher √ G.T. Farrell
Baker X
Greengrocer X
Supermarket X
Comparison Goods √ Hair & Beauty Salon, Florist, Farm Shop
Café/Restaurant/Takeaway Indian and Thai Restaurant, Country Kitchen Café, √ Manor Farm Shop
Playgroup/Nursery Park and Sandstones Pre-School, Sandy Bear’s √ Nursery & Pre-school
Primary School √ Tattenhall Park Primary
Secondary School X 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 96
Cheshire Service/Facility Comments
College X
W
est Police Station X
and Fire Station X
Chester Allotment Gardens X
Council Sports Facilities √ Tattenhall Recreation Club
Play area/Park X Key
Service Other observations
Centres Tattenhall Marina Solicitors (Dynes) Ice Cream Farm Interiors Shop
Candle Factory T & S Offices Background Beaver Scouts and Brownies Gift Shop Tattenhall Education Centre RSK Offices Old Mill Place Live /Work units Flacca Court Elderly Care
Paper Lettings Agency Rowan Marketing Sport Tattenhall APM Healthcare Great Bear Distribution Vets
Accessing the local area
Distance to other towns/higher level service centres
6.85 The distance from Tattenhall to the main urban areas/higher levels service centres are provided in the table below. The nearest large centre to Tattenhall is Chester, approximately 9 miles by road.
Location Distance Approx travel time by Approx Approx travel Approx travel (approx. bus travel time by bicycle time by car miles) time by train
Chester 9 30 minutes N/A 59 minutes 17 minutes
Ellesmere 15 1 hour 16 minutes N/A 1 hour 39 minutes 24 minutes Port (includes two changes)
Northwich 17 1 hour 30 minutes N/A 1 hour 43 minutes 34 minutes (includes one change) 97
Location Distance Approx travel time by Approx Approx travel Approx travel Cheshire (approx. bus travel time by bicycle time by car miles) time by
train W est
Winsford 16 2 hours 5 minutes N/A 1 hour 28 minutes 30 minutes and
(includes two changes) Chester
Wrexham 13 1 hour 3 minutes N/A 1 hour 21 minutes 26 minutes
(includes one change) Council
Whitchurch 14 54 minutes N/A 1 hour 27 minutes 25 minutes Key
Source: Google Maps,Travel Line and National Rail Enquiries
Service
Accessing public transport Centres
6.86 The public transport services operating in Tattenhall are listed below:
Background Mode of transport Services
Bus Route 41, 41A and 41B Whitchurch to Chester (Mon-Sun,
hourly) Paper
Train
Walking/Cycling Links with National Cycle Route 71
Accessing employment
6.87 The nearest employment areas to Tattenhall are detailed in the table below:
Location Distance (approx. miles)
Portal Business Park 8
Chowley Oak Business Park 2
Barbour Square Offices, Tattenhall 0
Whitchurch Business 15
Wrexham Industrial Estate 12 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 98 Policy and physical constraints Cheshire Tattenhall has an extensive Conservation Area in the centre of the village which includes a number of Listed Buildings. An area at risk of flooding (zones 2 and 3) is also identified. A Site of Biological
W
est Importance (SBI) is also identified in the centre of the village shown on the map below:
and
Chester
Council Key
Service
Centres
Background
Paper
Map 6.26 Tattenhall Policy and Physical Constraints
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 99 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 100 Development capacity potential Cheshire Source Capacity
W Strategic Housing Land 30ha (9 sites) of potential housing Approximate number of units: est
Availability Assessment land identified within or adjacent 810 and to the settlement
Chester Housing Land Monitor Outstanding number of dwellings with planning permission as at st
31 March 2012: 96 Council
Housing Need (Strategic Housing Annual net requirement for affordable units is 16 in Tattenhall
Key Market Assessment)
Service National Land Use Database No sites currently identified within Tattenhall
Infrastructure Delivery Plan Tattenhall Sewage Treatment Works has land available for Centres Summary of Findings expansion
Background Education Capacity No education capacity issues identified
Paper
Map 6.27 Tattenhall HLM and SHLAA Sites
Paper Background Centres Service Key Council Chester and est W Cheshire 101 6 Settlement analysis and establishing the distribution of housing 102 Summary Cheshire 6.88 Tattenhall has areas of high flood risk to the north and the east of the settlement and an SBI within the built up area to the west. There is a large Conservation Area with a high concentration of
W Listed Buildings. The IDP also identifies that the settlement has poor sustainable transport links. est
and 6.89 No education capacity issues have been identified.
Chester 6.90 Tattenhall has an allocated employment site with scope for further extension at Chowley Oak Business Park. Some development plots remain, however there may be a need for additional small
Council scale industrial workshops to serve local need.
6.91 It is considered that due to the presence of the school, a small retail centre and small employment Key area within Tattenhall, that the village has potential for some 300 dwellings as an appropriate level of
Service new housing development.
Centres
Background
Paper