Proposed Housing Site Assessments

November 2017

Barrow Borough Local Plan Proposed Housing Site Assessments November 2017

Barrow Borough Council Proposed Housing Site Assessments November 2017

Contents Introduction ...... 3 REC05 Land South of Leece Lane, Barrow ...... 12 REC09 Field between Netherby Drive and Ormsgill Lane, Barrow ...... 14 REC18 Field to East of Park View School, Barrow ...... 16 REC19b Thorncliffe South (tennis courts/field section) ...... 18 REC26 Land East of Holbeck ...... 20 REC54 Strawberry Grounds, Croslands Park, Barrow ...... 22 SHL001 Marina Village ...... 24 SHL010a Land at Mill Lane, Walney ...... 27 SHL13b Former Candleworks (North), Schneider Road ...... 29 SHL037 Land South of Ashley & Rock, Park Road, Barrow ...... 31 SHL047 North Central Clearance Area, Barrow ...... 34 SHL059 Former Avon Garden Centre, Mill Lane, Walney ...... 36 SHL068 Fields to rear of Croslands Park (Holly Croft) ...... 38 SHL070a Land to South of Abbey Meadow, Barrow ...... 40 SHL082 Land East of Rakesmoor Lane ...... 42 SHL100a Land North of Westpoint House (western section), Solway Drive, Barrow ...... 45 SHL101 Land South of Westpoint House, Solway Drive, Walney, Barrow...... 47 REC10 Land to West of Crooklands Brow, Dalton ...... 51 REC25a Land at Greenhills Farm, Dalton ...... 54 REC34 Site at junction of Long Lane and Newton Road, Dalton ...... 57 REC43 Land East of Greystone Lane, Dalton ...... 59 REC47 Land to West of Askam Road (including Elliscales Quarry) Dalton ...... 61 REC48 Land East of Askam Road, Dalton ...... 64 REC49 Land at Hollygate Road ...... 66 REC52 Land at Tantabank, Dalton ...... 68 SHL005 Land at Crooklands Brow, Dalton ...... 70 SHL096 Crompton Drive, Dalton ...... 72 REC01 Land at Saves Lane, Ireleth ...... 76 REC02 Duke Street, Askam in Furness ...... 78 REC03 Land at junction of Lots Road and Duke Street, Askam in Furness ...... 80 REC31 Land North of New Road, Askam ...... 82 REC36 Land South of New Road, Askam ...... 84

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SHL017 Urofoam Factory Site, Duddon Rd, Askam ...... 86 REC37 Land East of London Road, Lindal ...... 90 REC39 Land to rear of Farmers Arms, Newton ...... 92 OPP1 Land at Channelside (South), Barrow ...... 96 OPP2 Former Golf Driving Range, Walney Road, Barrow ...... 98 OPP3 Salthouse Mills, Barrow ...... 100 OPP4 Phoenix Road (by Travelodge), Barrow ...... 102

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Introduction Barrow Borough Council is preparing a new Local Plan that will influence the amount and location of new development across the Borough in the period up to 2031.

Previous consultations focused on the content and strategy of the plan. Having considered all the comments received during these early consultations and having regard for any new evidence brought forward, the Council have produced a Submission Draft Local Plan, which we consider to be sound. Consultation on the Submission Draft will commence in December 2017. Following the consultation period the new Local Plan will be submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination. The Examination-in-Public is expected to take place in early 2018 and it is hoped that the Plan will be formally adopted later that year. Once adopted, the new Local Plan will be part of the Development Plan by which all future planning applications will be determined.

As well as identifying how much development the Borough needs over the Local Plan period (2016-2031), the Local Plan will also need to allocate sufficient land to meet development requirements. Sites allocated in the Submission Draft Local Plan are considered by the Council to be sustainable and justified through extensive evidence.

All sites have undergone three stages of assessment, as follows:

• Site Appraisal – appraising site suitability, availability and deliverability, and other issues such as biodiversity, landscape impact, access, scale etc. • Sustainability Appraisal – appraising potential sites against a range of economic, environmental and social objectives. • Habitats Regulations Assessment – Considering the impact of potential sites on Natura 2000 sites.

At any stage the Council may require additional information to be submitted about a potential site to support the site appraisal.

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment and Housing Land Statements

The NPPF encourages the production of Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessments to inform the production of Local Plans.

In December 2013, the Council produced its first Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) which included and assessed sites which may have potential for housing. Sites were identified through document reviews and a “call for sites”, however the Council has encouraged the continued submission of sites for appraisal throughout the Local Plan process.

The SHLAA also looked at the Borough’s five year housing land supply at the end of the 2012/13 period.

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A second SHLAA Review was published in March 2014 and discussed the housing land position at the end of the 2013/14 monitoring period.

The SHLAA does not make judgements about which sites should be developed for housing to meet the housing requirement. The document is not planning policy, but has been used as an evidence base document to inform the production of the earlier drafts of the Local Plan.

More recently, the SHLAA documents have been replaced by Housing Land Statements (HLS) which have been produced annually since 2015. The latest HLS was produced in April 2017 and identifies the Borough’s five year housing land supply at the end of the 2016/17 period.

The Council considers that it has a robust 5 year supply of deliverable housing sites. A cautious approach has been taken when determining which sites are deliverable and when estimating when they are likely to be developed.

More information on this can be found in the Housing Land Statement 2017.

Strategic Housing Market Assessment

The Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) provides an assessment of the housing market that operates across the Borough and identifies housing needs and aspirations. The SHMA provides an evidence base from which housing and planning policies have been developed.

The original SHMA was undertaken in 2012 and reviews have been carried out in 2014 and 2016. A SHMA Addendum was produced by Arc4 in early 2017, which updates part of the 2016 document and assesses the Borough’s Objectively Assessed Housing Need (OAN). The Addendum document also suggests a revised housing requirement for the Council to take forward through the emerging Local Plan based on the latest government and local economic projections. The SHMA Addendum is supported by the Barrow-in-Furness Demographic Analysis document produced by Edge Analytics.

The 2016 SHMA and Addendum build upon the evidence base already established through a major household survey and stakeholder consultation carried out in 2014.

Specifically, the 2016 SHMA:

• Refreshes the evidence base relating to the Housing Market Area for Barrow in Furness Borough and considers interactions with other areas, notably South Lakeland and Copeland ; • Updates all secondary data where possible to bring the evidence base as up to date as possible; • Reanalyses 2014 household survey evidence by sub-area; • Updates housing need and market demand analysis by sub-area;

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• Prepares further analysis of the housing requirements of older people; • Reviews the need for starter homes; • Establishes an appropriate Objectively Assessed Need for housing based upon the available household projections and takes account of migration trends and economic growth scenarios; (this section is updated by the 2017 Addendum) • Considers Duty to Co-operate issues; • Takes account of the findings of stakeholder consultation carried out for the 2014 SHMA.

Stages of Local Plan Preparation

Stage 1 – Call for Sites

The initial stage of the Local Plan was to identify potential sites for development. A ‘Call for Sites’ exercise was undertaken, closing on 1st April 2016, after a period of 4 years. Landowners, developers and the general public were asked to suggest sites for possible development or change and also sites that should be protected from development. This stage was publicised through press releases, posters in local council offices and libraries and also at events, such as Housing Strategy Consultation Group.

The sites put forward, together with any sites identified by the Council through background studies, such as Local Brownfield Study and Urban Capacity Study, were all included in the initial list of sites published for public consultation. These sites were proposed for a variety of uses, including housing, employment and mixed uses.

A total of 165 sites were put forward for consideration as future housing allocations during the ‘Call for Sites’ stage. Sites identified were assessed in terms of deliverability as the Council can only allocate sites which have a realistic chance of being developed within the plan period. It is the role of the Local Plan to identify how much development land is needed to meet the needs and aspirations of the Borough and then identify the most sustainable sites to meet this therefore not all of the sites put to the Council for consideration have been taken forward.

Consultation Regulation 18 – Pre-Production Consultation – Have Your Say – 2012

Consultation on the Regulation 18 Stage of the Local Plan ran from 10th September 2012 to 2nd November 2012 and included the following:

• The Council sent 175 consultation emails and 33 letters to interested parties including Councillors, specific consultees, consultants, architects, agents and housing developers. • The Council publicised the consultations on the Council website. • The Council issued a press release to the local newspaper.

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• The Council displayed posters and leaflets at the Town Hall and local libraries.

During the consultation period, the Council received representations from 50 different individuals, organisations and bodies. A total of 275 representations were received with 239 relating to the content of the Plan and its potential policies and 36 relating to site submissions.

Issues and Options Stage - 2014

Consultation on the Issues and Options Stage of the Local Plan ran from 19th September 2014 to 31st October 2014 and included the following:

• The Council sent 247 consultation emails and 58 letters to interested parties including Councillors, specific consultees, consultants, architects, agents and housing developers. • The Council publicised the consultations on the Council website. • The Council made consultation documents available in Council offices and local libraries. • The Council issued a press release to the local newspaper. • The Council displayed posters and leaflets at the Town Hall and local libraries. • The Council held public drop in events throughout the Borough.

Consultation Responses

During the consultation period, the Council received representations from 70 different individuals, organisations and bodies. A total of 751 representations were received with 552 relating to the content of the Plan and its potential policies and 199 comments on specific sites. Comments and proposed amendments to wording were taken on board where appropriate and the Council welcomed the continued input and engagement from consultees.

Preferred Options Stage – 2015

Consultation on the Preferred Options Stage of the Local Plan ran from 8th July 2015 to 4th September 2015 and included the following:

• The Council sent 275 consultation emails and 71 letters to interested parties including Councillors, specific consultees, consultants, architects, agents and housing developers. • The Council publicised the consultations on the Council website. • The Council made consultation documents available in Council offices and local libraries. • The Council issued a press release to the local newspaper. • The Council displayed posters and leaflets at the Town Hall and local libraries.

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• The Council held public drop in events throughout the Borough.

Consultation Responses

During the consultation period, the Council received representations from 104 different individuals, organisations and bodies. A total of 480 representations were received with 330 relating to the content of the Plan and its potential policies and 150 comments on specific sites. Comments and proposed amendments to wording were taken on board where appropriate and the Council welcomed the continued input and engagement from consultees.

The representations and the Council’s response to them are available to view in the document ‘Representations to Preferred Options Draft Local Plan July 2016’. Comments on sites from statutory consultees are reproduced in this document.

Publication Draft Stage - 2016

Consultation on the Publication Draft stage of the Local Plan ran from 5th September 2016 to 17th October 2016 and included the following:

• The Council sent 461 consultation emails and 96 letters to interested parties including Councillors, specific consultees, consultants, architects, agents and housing developers. • The Council published the consultations on the Council website. • The Council made consultation documents available in Council offices and local libraries. • The Council issued a press release to the local newspaper. • The Council displayed posters and leaflets at the Town Hall and local libraries. • The Council displayed a minimum of 2 site notices close to every proposed housing site. • The Council held public drop in events throughout the Borough.

Consultation Responses

During the consultation period, the Council received representations from 492 different individuals, organisations and bodies. A total of 835 representations were received with 217 relating to the content of the Plan and its potential policies and 618 relating to specific sites. Comments and proposed amendments to wording were taken on board where appropriate and the Council welcomed the continued input and engagement from consultees.

The representations and the Council’s response to them are available to view in the document ‘Representations to Publication Draft Local Plan March 2017’. Comments on sites from statutory consultees are reproduced in this document.

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Pre-Submission Draft Stage – 2017

Consultation on the Pre-Submission Draft stage of the Local Plan ran from 26th May 2017 to 7th July 2017 and included the following:

• The Council sent consultation emails and letters to interested parties including Councillors, specific consultees, consultants, architects, agents and housing developers. • The Council published the consultations on the Council website. • The Council made consultation documents available in Council offices and local libraries. • The Council issued a press release to the local newspaper. • The Council displayed posters and leaflets at the Town Hall and local libraries. • The Council displayed a minimum of 2 site notices close to every proposed housing site. • The Council held public drop in events throughout the Borough.

Site Selection

Sites that have been submitted for consideration as potential housing allocations are immediately discounted in the following circumstances:

• Sites located in open countryside • Sites of less that 0.4 ha • Sites with no obvious means of access and no evidence to suggest that access can be achieved • Sites where the Highways Authority has raised significant, unresolvable objections • Sites where there is no realistic prospect of the landowner making it available • Sites located within areas of high flood risk as shown on Environment Agency Maps.

Once the discounted sites above have been removed the Council carried out assessments of all sites to determine whether they are deliverable or developable. The assessments are compiled from a desktop study using the Council’s GIS systems and a site visit carried out on each site.

The assessments, along with other evidence base documents, such as the Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulation Assessment, have enabled the Council to determine the most suitable and sustainable sites for future housing development. Those which are not being taken forward are included in the Non Selected Sites Document July 2016. In addition, sites SHL071 and SHL103 have been removed as they have successfully received planning permission. SHL061 has been changed to an Opportunity Area and renamed OPP5, and could come forward as either an employment or housing site.

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It is anticipated that the sites in this document (Proposed Housing Site Assessments) will be developed over the Plan period. Progress with be monitored and in the event that the sites are not being delivered as anticipated, the Council will contact the landowner with the aim of identifying any barriers to development and facilitating the development of the site. Ultimately, if any sites remain undeveloped, the Council will remove them from the Local Plan and allocate an alternative suitable site.

Viability

Keppie Massie have undertaken a Local Plan Viability Study on behalf of Barrow Borough Council. The study has established the economic viability and deliverability implications of Barrow’s emerging Local Plan and its policies. It also ensures the emerging Local Plan policies are realistic and can deliver sustainable development without putting the delivery of the Plan at risk and considers the prospects for the introduction of Community Infrastructure Levy in the Borough. More information can be found in the Barrow Local Plan Viability Assessment 2016.

Conclusion

National Planning Policy requires that the Local Plan brings forward sustainable development. A key element of this is making sure people have the best access to facilities and services, such as schools, healthcare and public transport.

The Local Plan needs to include a list of sites in the Borough, where future development should be directed. These will need to be sustainable places, as well as giving consideration as to where development is needed. Likewise, the Local Plan needs to be clear which areas are not appropriate for future development and need to be conserved and protected.

The site selection process has resulted in a total of 35 sites being allocated for housing. This document includes a schedule for each allocated site. The site schedule incudes a site description and aerial photograph, any site constraints and comments from the Highway Authority. This is intended to demonstrate how the Council has selected the proposed sites to be allocated for housing development.

In addition, this document contains a proforma for each of the Opportunity Areas identified in the Submission Draft of the Local Plan, these have been included as some have potential for a mixed of uses including housing.

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Barrow-in-Furness

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REC05 Land South of Leece Lane, Barrow

Site Ref: REC05 Land South of Leece Lane, Barrow Easting: 322988 Northing: 469544

Site Size: 0.63 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/ 12

Summary: Vacant, greenfield site outside but adjoining the urban boundaries.

Photo requested from landowner / promoter.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): This site lies within Flood Zone 1. Vacant, greenfield site which can be wet and marshy in part. There are mature trees and hedges bordering the site which may provide habitat for a variety of species.

Impact on archaeological assets: No comments received from Cumbria County Council's Historic Environment Officer, however further details regarding impact on archaeological assets may be required at the planning application stage. Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site is adjacent to a proposed area of Green Wedge to the east. Stream to south-west. Green Corridor suggested along site frontage to create buffer along Leece Lane and reduce the visual impact of development on its surroundings. Green Links suggested through the site connecting the Green Corridor with the stream at south-west of the site and Green Wedge to east.

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Highways Comments: This site currently lies outside the 30mph speed limit and built-up residential area. Measures to integrate the site into the existing infrastructure and extend the character of the adjacent area should be included in any development including incorporating the site into the 30mph speed limit. The highway frontage off Leece Lane does not lend itself to an access point to the site. Evidence should be provided to demonstrate a suitable access can be achieved including the necessary visibility splays and provision of new and upgraded footway links to both existing and proposed development areas (see REC26).

Land Ownership - Private Ownership Visibility - 4.5m x 70m Road Width - 5.5m + footways

Flooding & Drainage Comments:

LLFA Comments There is no particular flooding risk with this site, however, a main river runs along the southern boundary of the site which is the obvious receptor. The layout of the development site and the drainage system should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways utilising surface type SuDs measures. Suitable measures should be incorporated to manage the runoff rate and quality of water entering any downstream receptor.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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REC09 Field between Netherby Drive and Ormsgill Lane, Barrow

Site Ref: REC09 Field between Netherby Drive and Easting: 319934 Northing: 471883 Ormsgill Lane, Barrow Site Size: 0.57 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/ 12

Summary: Greenfield site used for grazing, within the urban boundaries.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Mature trees and hedges border the site which may provide habitat for a variety of species. The site currently forms part of a larger wildlife corridor and Green Wedge. The current grazing use is likely to impact upon its biodiversity value.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable; however A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed for development of this site would result in the loss of this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments December some private open space. The impact of this is 2017). assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below). The Green Wedge is to be retained to the North and East. Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: Suggested Green Link around the perimeter of the site to reduce the visual impact on the development and provide a buffer between new and existing development. Existing Green Wedge to the north and east to be retained. Set within a Wildlife Corridor therefore the site should incorporate Green Links connecting it with the existing Green Wedge to the north. Existing hedgerows should be retained where possible.

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Highways Comments: A single point of access from Quarry Brow would be considered sufficient, positioned halfway along the frontage of the development site. Quarry Brow is a Minor Access Road with a 30mph speed limit, indicating that visibility splays are achievable. Pedestrian/cycle links with Quarry Brow, Netherby Drive and Angle Meadow Lane should be provided.

Long cul de sacs promote dependence on the car so should be avoided but can occasionally be acceptable in order to make effective use of the space available. In these instances their length should be minimised and turning areas must be provided to cater for service and refuse vehicles with pedestrian links available to other areas. Access points to connect with any future development to the north should be provided.

Access should be taken from the southern half of the site.

Visibility – 4.5m x 33m. Potential problems with visibility at the access to Ormsgill Lane. Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – Should have a 5.5m + footways Minor Access Road in order to future proof in case of further development to the north.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments No particular issues with this site.

The layout of the development site and the drainage system should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways

Other Constraints:

• Proximity to Hawcoat Quarry and near to a septic tank.

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REC18 Field to East of Park View School, Barrow

Site Ref: REC18 Field to East of Park View School, Easting: 320937 Northing: 470221 Barrow Site Size: 0.92 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/20

Summary: Greenfield site within the urban boundaries.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. The site includes mature trees and bushes which may provide habitats for a variety of species. The site is regularly used for informal recreation and dog walking which is likely to impact upon its biodiversity value.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable; however A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed for development of this site would result in the loss of this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments December some open space. The impact of this is assessed in 2017). the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site is adjacent to an area of proposed Green Space to the north. Suggested Green Link along eastern and western boundaries connecting the site to the adjoining Green Wedge to the south and providing a buffer between new and existing development.

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Highways Comments: Any development should be connected with surrounding area so that it increases the attractiveness of walking and cycling. If any access from Lesh Lane is created it should also join with the committed development (B07/2014/0392) at Parkview School (former). REC 18 must not rely only on the B07/2014/0392 access from West Avenue as that access is already overstretched but a new access from Lesh Lane would relieve this pressure.

Visibility – 4.5m x 33m at Lesh Lane. Land Ownership – Cumbria County Council Road Width – 5.5m carriageway width with 1.8m footways on both sides needed to connect through from Lesh Lane to committed development at Parkview School (former).

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments No surface water flooding concerns on this site.

The ultimate drainage destination needs to be resolved early as there is no obvious point of discharge. The discharge must not increase pressure on the combined system in Lesh Lane.

Drainage must not contribute to known surface water flooding locations in several areas to both the west and east of the site.

Other Constraints:

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REC19b Thorncliffe South (tennis courts/field section)

Site Ref: REC19b Thorncliffe South (tennis Easting: 320330 Northing: 470921 courts/field section) Site Size: 1.78 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing / 35

Summary: Part brownfield/ part green field site. Tennis Courts are no longer in use, playing field still in use and used for informal recreation/dog walking. Adjacent to school and residential area.

Flood Zone: The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site: The site includes mature trees and bushes which may provide habitat for a variety of species. The site is used for informal recreation and dog walking which may impact upon its biodiversity value. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on Heritage Assets: Development of this site would result in the loss of A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed for tennis courts and recreation area, previously school this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments December playing fields. Tennis courts are not in use following 2017). the closure of Thorncliffe School and the loss of open space is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site adjoins proposed Green Spaces (allotments and school fields). Should incorporate an area of green space on the greenfield section of the site and Green Routes linking new development with existing footpaths to Devonshire Rd and Thorncliffe Rd. Suggested Green Links around the edges of the site to provide a buffer between new and existing housing.

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Highways Comments: Access should be provided from Thorncliffe Road and from Lichfield Close. Pedestrian/cycle links should be provided with Thorncliffe Road, Lichfield Close, Devonshire Road and any adjacent development.

The development should be set out as loop or with links and avoid the use of long cul-de-sacs. Misuse of these roads as through routes should be discouraged through the selection of alignments and features which will control traffic speeds.

Visibility - 4.5m x 33m Road Width – 5.5m + footways. Land Ownership –Cumbria County Council

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments The ultimate drainage destination needs to be resolved early as there is no obvious point of discharge. The discharge must not increase pressure on the combined system passing through Harrogate Street where there is a known flooding problem.

A ditch runs beside the lane and runs out into the field. This arrangement must not be prevented and should be accommodated into any development on its existing course.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

UU Comments

There is a borehole at Thorncliffe which means that development poses a risk to Groundwater Protection Zone 1. Sewers here will need to be impermeable in order to prevent leakage into the borehole.

Other Constraints:

• Groundwater Source Protection Zone – This site falls within a Groundwater Source Protection Zone. Developers would be required to provide adequate information when submitting their proposals, so that the potential impact on groundwater resources and quality can be adequately assessed. Mitigation measures will need to be considered in more detail as part of any development proposal. It is essential that any development includes protection measures in the design of the foul and surface water drainage schemes for the site.

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REC26 Land East of Holbeck

Site Ref: REC26 Land East of Holbeck Easting: 323051 Northing: 469770

Site Size: 6.43 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing / 135

Summary: Greenfield site outside but adjoining the urban boundaries used in part for grazing.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Mature trees and hedgerows border the site which may provide a habitat for a variety of species. The site, in part, is used for grazing which may impact upon its biodiversity value. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable; however A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed development of this site would result in the loss of for this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments some private open space. The impact of this is December 2017). assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below). Impact on archaeological assets: The site has the potential to contain currently unknown archaeological assets. The adjoining housing development to the west of the site revealed Neolithic archaeological remains and prehistoric finds have been recorded from surrounding fields. It is recommended that any forthcoming planning application for the site should include information on the presence/absence of any archaeological assets located at the site and how their significance will be affected by the development proposals. This information should be obtained by an archaeological desk-based assessment and evaluation, in this instance a geophysical survey. An informed judgement can be made as to whether any planning consent will need to include provisions for the recording and, more importantly, the preservation of very significant archaeological assets in situ. Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion. Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site is a prominent gateway into Barrow from the East. Green Space should be provided to create a buffer between new and existing housing and in centre of site. Suggested Green Link (existing hedgerow) along Eastern and Northern boundaries should be retained. A Green Space should be provided along Leece Lane and

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hedgerows parallel with the road should be retained where possible to reduce the visual impact of the development. Highways Comments: Multiple points of access should be provided for a development of this size, including access from Kempas Avenue and Leece Lane. The development should be set out as loop or with links and avoid the use of long cul-de-sacs.

It is considered that repositioning the 30mph/National Speed Limit signage to extend the 30 mph zone would be beneficial for the development of the site. Pedestrian/cycle links with Kempas avenue and Leece Lane should be provided and connectivity should be left open to any future development nearby (see REC05).

A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan are required.

Visibility - 4.5m x 215m to connect to existing 60mph Leece Lane. Reduces to 4.5m x 90m if speed limit is 30mph. Land Ownership –Holker Estates Ltd Road Width – 5.5m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments No surface water flooding concerns on site. The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

The ultimate drainage destination needs to be resolved early as there is no obvious point of discharge. The discharge must not increase pressure on any combined system in the Leece Lane / Holbeck Park Avenue area where there is a known surface water flooding problem.

Other Constraints:

• Proximity to listed buildings at Crofters, Holbeck Park Ave. • BGS Radon Map.

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REC54 Strawberry Grounds, Croslands Park, Barrow

Site Ref: REC54 Strawberry Grounds, Croslands Park, Easting: 321145 Northing: 470808 Barrow Site Size: 2.92 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/50

Summary: Greenfield site within the urban boundary. Adjacent uses include playing fields, residential and primary school.

Flood Zone: The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site) Greenfield site surrounded by hedgerows which may provide habitat for a variety of species.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Development of site would result in loss of former None pitches, now in informal recreational use and small paddock. Currently owned by Furness RUFC, but surplus to requirements. Loss of this site is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below). Adjacent pitch and clubhouse will be retained by the club.

Impact on archaeological issues: No comments received from Cumbria County Council's Historic Environment Officer, however further details regarding impact on archaeological assets may be required at the planning application stage. Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site adjoins proposed areas of Green Wedge to the north and east. A Green Link should be created along the eastern and southern boundaries connecting to the proposed Green Link to the rear of Croslands Park. A Green Link should also be provided to form a buffer between new and existing houses.

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Highways Comments: Flooding is apparent on the current road network, but not within this site. Litchmead Grove and Monksvale Grove seems capable of allowing increase. Should be acceptable. If the sites are linked then no issues from a highway point of view.

Transport Statement required.

Land Ownership – Privately owned

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Flooding is apparent on the current road network, but not within this site

Other Constraints:

• Culverted Beck to south of site.

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SHL001 Marina Village

Site Ref: SHL001 Marina Village Easting: 320652 Northing: 468620

Site Size: 25.03 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/650

Summary: Previously developed site within the urban boundaries. Allocated for housing in Barrow Port Area Action Plan.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 2 and 3. Previously developed site, cleared site with a number of bushes and shrubs. Known to contain protected species in the form of slow worms and common lizards.

The Local Plan Habitats Regulation Assessment identifies that development of the site could indirectly affect a Natura 2000 Site. See the HRA for further details. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: The site is currently underutilised, with A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed for approximately 75% of the site being either vacant or this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments December derelict. Development of this site would improve 2017). sports provision within the area as a significant proportion of the site is set aside for sport/recreation uses in the BPAAP. Impact on archaeological assets: This site was a focus for the railway industry established in 1846 that was the primary reason for Barrow’s initial rapid growth. Archaeological evaluation has revealed industrial remains surviving below ground and any proposed development of the site will therefore need to include provisions for the recording of these archaeological assets. There is also the potential for historically significant undesignated heritage assets to survive on the site that are related to the sites former industrial use. These could include ancillary buildings or boundary walls or railway infrastructure. It is recommended that an inventory of such remains is undertaken as part of a heritage statement for the redevelopment of the site and serious consideration is given for the retention of any significant undesignated assets that are identified. This would help develop a sense of place and provide historic links to the adjacent Conservation Area and listed buildings. Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged.

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For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion. Green Infrastructure Considerations: See Barrow Port Area Action Plan for further guidance. Highways Comments: Multiple accesses will be required (including one to Cavendish Dock Road and two to A5087 Salthouse Road and/or Vulcan Road) to avoid reliance on one busy, fast, movement focussed distributor road; to avoid the segregation of the new development from the existing town; and to provide for good walking and cycling connections. Further pedestrian/cycle links should be created with Salthouse Road and the Strand, Cavendish Dock Road, Vulcan Road and the far extremities of the site including exploring the potential for links to Salthouse Road at the railway bridge and towards Salthouse Mills. Individual access frontages onto Salthouse Road would not be considered.

The internal layout should also have good connectivity using loops and links with appropriate 20mph speed road alignment, width and visibility to keep road speed down and avoid rat running. Long cul-de-sacs promote dependence on the car so should be avoided but can occasionally be acceptable in order to make effective use of the space available. In these instances their length should be minimised and turning areas must be provided to cater for service and refuse vehicles with pedestrian links available to other parts of the estate.

A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan is required, with detailed traffic analysis for any development exceeding 30 two-way trips during the peak hours.

Visibility – 4.5m x 90m. Land Ownership –Barrow Borough Council. Road Width – The site is large enough that it may be served by a bus route so a key loop serving the extremities of the site should have a carriageway width of 6m with reductions on short sections for traffic calming measures.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments: The site has many surface water concerns and potential discharge concerns to harbour basins.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere. These are likely to be the ideal locations to leave as open space.

The site must be split up into multiple sub-catchments with control features for each sub-catchment. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible. More than one runoff destination may be appropriate for this site.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

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UU Comments UU would like to work closely with the Council so that the wastewater system is planned as a whole, particularly to avoid piecemeal development tapping into the sewer network in an uncoordinated way, and also to avoid pressure being put on the Frederick Street Pumping Station (which is a storm pumping station). A new pumping station may be required at Marina Village. UU would like to see surface water drained into the docks and they query whether the Council has the right to do this. The Barrow WwTW is at capacity and more storm storage is required. Development at the site may need to be phased to allow UU time to upgrade the WwTW.

Other Constraints:

• Health and Safety Executive Nuclear • Conservation Area • Listed Buildings • Habitats Regulation Assessment • National Grid Comments – This site is crossed by a National Grid intermediate pressure pipeline, therefore they require that no permanent structures are built over or under pipelines or within the zone specified, materials or soil are not stacked or stored on top of the pipeline route and that unrestricted and safe access to the pipelines is maintained at all times.

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SHL010a Land at Mill Lane, Walney

Site Ref: SHL010a Land at Mill Lane, Walney Easting: 317992 Northing: 468973

Site Size: 1.71 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing / 50

Summary: Mixed brownfield/greenfield site within the urban boundaries adjacent to sports pitch / disused running track.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies in Flood Zone 2 and 3. There are mature trees and areas of hardstanding on site which are likely to provide habitat for a variety of species. Currently part of larger green wedge.

The Local Plan Habitats Regulation Assessment states that development on the site could have an adverse effect on Natura 2000 Sites. See the HRA for further information.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable; however A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed for development of this site would result in the loss of this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments December some open space, used for grazing. The impact of 2017). this is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below). Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

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Highways Comments: A single point of vehicle access from Mill Lane or Trent Vale may be considered sufficient. Pedestrian links should be created with Mill Lane and Trent Vale. Should link Mill Lane and Trent Vale and desire lines should be left open. Linear surface water crosses this site which may be an unmapped watercourse and there is existing flood risk at this location. Any development should restore and enhance water bodies to reduce flood risk and to conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water, for instance, culverts should be opened up. This is likely to be an ideal location to leave as open space.

Visibility – 4.5m x 70m. Land Ownership - Barrow Borough Council Road Width – 5.5m + footways. Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Awaiting updated comments

Other Constraints:

• Track and Changing Facilities leased to Vickerstown FC – access to these areas crosses the site. • Health and Safety Executive Nuclear • Telecommunications tower on eastern part of site • Habitats Regulations Assessment

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SHL13b Former Candleworks (North), Schneider Road

Site Ref: SHL13b Former Candleworks (North), Easting: 319431 Northing: 471322 Schneider Road Site Size: 1.13 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing / 32

Summary: Brownfield site within urban boundaries, currently occupied on short term basis by gypsy and travellers.

Flood Risk: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): A The site lies within Flood Zone 1. hedgerow borders part of the site which may provide habitat for a number of species. This site is currently occupied by residential uses which may limit its biodiversity value.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: This is a former factory site, which is currently A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed for occupied by travellers. Development of this site this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments December would not result in loss of open space or sports 2017). provision. Impact on archaeological assets: No comments received from Cumbria County Council's Historic Environment Officer, however further details regarding impact on archaeological assets may be required at the planning application stage. Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site is set within an existing wildlife corridor. A Green Route should be provided along the northern boundary of the site to create a buffer between the development and the site to the north. This should incorporate the existing trees where possible. Suggested Green Link along the southern boundary connecting the site to Ormsgill Reservoir and the Green Space to the south. Opportunity to incorporate enhanced pedestrian route to the coast.

Highways Comments: Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new

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developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections. This development should contain accesses on Schneider Road and a second access to be identified, with a circular link road between them. Accesses should be put in place at the western edge of the site in case of future expansion.

However, access from Schneider Road is considered potentially unsuitable due to its width and alignment and access to Old Candleworks Road is considered problematic as it is unadopted. The developer will need to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority that the development can be served from the local highway network.

Pedestrian/cycle links with Schneider Road and Walney Road should be provided and routes linking to the adjacent footpaths in the field to the south should also be provided.

Visibility - 4.5m x 70m Land Ownership – Private ownership. Road Width 5.5m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments There is little concern with surface water concerns on site itself but there is significant surface water flood risk to adjacent roads, most notable Walney Road to the west (which is downstream from the site) and Ormsgill Lane. Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere.

Flood Defence Consent needed as well as Planning Permission to connect to watercourse to the north. A check on the capacity of the culvert under Walney Road will be needed.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

Other Constraints:

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SHL037 Land South of Ashley & Rock, Park Road, Barrow

Site Ref: SHL037 E5 Land South of Ashley & Rock, Easting: 319658 Northing: 472273 Park Road, Barrow Site Size: 2.68 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing / 77

Summary: Previously developed site within the urban boundaries, which provides an informal buffer between industrial areas and residential estates. Allocated in current Local Plan for employment uses.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (Including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. The site is an open space, which can be wet and marshy in part. There are mature trees and hedges bordering the site, which may provide habitats for a variety of species. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: The development of this site would result in the A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed for loss of private open space; however it was this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments December previously an industrial site. A proportion of open 2017). space would be retained in the centre (see GI comments). Impact on archaeological assets: The site has the potential to contain currently unknown archaeological assets. A number of prehistoric finds have been revealed in the vicinity and the site of Sellergarth deserted medieval village is believed to lie nearby. It is recommended that any forthcoming planning application for the site should include information on the presence/absence of any archaeological assets located at the site and how their significance will be affected by the development proposals. This information should be obtained by an archaeological desk-based assessment and evaluation, in this instance a geophysical survey. An informed judgement can be made as to whether any planning consent will need to include provisions for the recording and, more importantly, the preservation of very significant archaeological assets in situ. Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion. Green Infrastructure Considerations: Suggested Green Space in centre of the site within the area at most risk from surface water flooding. Green Link suggested along site frontage with Middlefield. Retention of trees along southern boundary adjoining Green Space to the south. Substantial Green Route along Park Rd and around existing commercial premises in north-western corner of site to create a buffer between residential and commercial areas and reduce the

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visual impact of development along this strategic route. Need to maintain distinct sense of openness to through views. Landscape Character: This site is located within Cumbria Landscape Character Guidance and Toolkit (CLCGT) landscape type 7b – Drumlin Field. The CLCGT highlights the drumlin landform as a defining characteristic, and recommends that field boundaries are maintained and strengthened, and that development should be sited and aligned to complement the grain and form of the drumlins. The site reflects the topography described by 7b. It is relatively self contained, rising towards the east, bounded by established hedgerow boundaries and a railway line. A line of existing properties front the road which forms the western boundary of the site. Development of this site should conserve the characteristic topography. Given the relatively elevated position of the site, there is potential for over-dominance of the properties to the west. This could be avoided through adopting a suitably low density approach, and allowing for the integration of an area of open space to the west. Highways Comments: A Transport Statement will be required.

The development should link Bank Lane and Middlefield. Pedestrian links should be created with Bank Lane, Middlefield and Park Road.

The internal layout should also have good connectivity using loops and links but using road alignment and traffic calming measures to keep road speed down and avoid rat running.

Visibility – 4.5m x 45m from Bank Lane or Middlefield. Land Ownership – Private ownership Road Width 5.5m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Several parts of the site have surface water concerns with probably at least one Ordinary Watercourse on the site.

Any development should restore and enhance water bodies to reduce flood risk and to conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water, for instance, culverts should be opened up.

Any work within the channel of a watercourse will need Flood Defence Consent as well as Planning Permission.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere.

The site must be split up into sub-catchments with control features for each sub-catchment. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

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Other Constraints: • Rights of Way Comments -Public footpath No.601089 (Parrock Green) to consider.

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SHL047 North Central Clearance Area, Barrow

Site Ref: SHL047 North Central Clearance Area, Easting: 320355 Northing: 469395 Barrow Site Size: 1.49 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing / 45

Summary: Brownfield site within the urban boundaries. Former housing estate which has been cleared as part of Housing Market Renewal Scheme.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. This is a flat site, which is a former housing estate that has been cleared – low biodiversity value.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Development of this site would have a positive None impact, as areas of green space will be incorporated. The site formerly contained terraced housing cleared through the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme and is owned by Barrow Borough Council.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The design should incorporate areas of Green Space to improve the visual and recreational amenities of the area.

Highways Comments: Development with a town house format would enable the creation of an urban park providing a significant area of open space.

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Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections. Misuse of these roads as through routes should be discouraged through the selection of alignments and features which will manage traffic speeds to less than 15mph. Pedestrian links should be created with Crellin Street, Marsh Street, Sutherland Street and Thompson Street.

Visibility – 2.4m x 33m Land Ownership: Barrow Borough Council Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Some Surface water concerns at Southern end of site. Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere so southern end of site may be best left as open space. Possibly a SuDS basin/wetland.

Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible. The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

Other Constraints:

• Health and Safety Executive Nuclear

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SHL059 Former Avon Garden Centre, Mill Lane, Walney

Site Ref: SHL059 Former Avon Garden Centre, Mill Easting: 318136 Northing: 469265 Lane, Walney Site Size: 0.89 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing / 30

Summary: Previously developed site within the urban boundaries. Formerly a garden centre site requiring clearance.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1 The site contains bushes and a body of water which may provide habitat for a variety of species. The site is currently located within a larger Green Wedge. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Development of this site would not result in the loss A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed of open space or sports provision. This is a former for this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments garden centre which is been disused for a number of December 2017). years.

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: Development should incorporate a Green Route along Mill Lane linking with adjoining areas of Green Wedge. This will allow species movement and also reduce the visual impact of development.

Highways Comments: Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections. A future access should be made available to connect to any future development beyond the site. Pedestrian/cycle links with Mill Lane should be provided and the desire lines through to Latona Street and across central Walney should be preserved.

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Visibility - 4.5m x 70m. Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments

There are concerns with surface water drainage as this would be through SHL010 site. Mitigation is therefore required.

Consideration of discharge point will need to have regards to site SHL010. A master plan for drainage with a view to joining up the potential sites would be worthwhile. A SuDS basin within the SHL010 site could serve this site as a regional basin in a masterplan.

Other Constraints:

• Health and Safety Executive Nuclear

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SHL068 Fields to rear of Croslands Park (Holly Croft)

Site Ref: SHL068 Fields to rear of Croslands Park Easting: 321265 Northing: 470867 (Holly Croft) Site Size: 1.45 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/20

Summary: Greenfield site within the urban boundaries currently part of a larger urban amenity space.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site is located within Flood Zone 1. The site is currently grassland which is bordered by a mature hedgerow which may provide habitat for a variety of species.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: A Green Link should be provided along the northern and western boundaries of the site to create a buffer between new and existing development between site and existing development. Suggested Green Corridor along the southern boundary between the development and the Green Wedge to the south. Existing hedgerows should be retained where possible.

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Highways Comments: The total number of units of the current estate road cannot be more than 50. The number of 28 should therefore be acceptable of the current road layout. Stoneleigh Close does not meet geometric standards. Any application for development would have to be accompanied by the appropriate TA and RSA and would most likely involve having to undertake large scale upgrade works. Additional investigative works should be done to show that this site is capable of inclusion into the Local Plan.

Land Ownership – Barrow Borough Council. The Council, as landowner, has commissioned an independent technical assessment (dated April 2017) on transport and highways issues to support the allocation of this site for housing in line with the advice of the Highways Authority. The document can be viewed on the Council's website.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Some surface water concerns on site. Linear surface water feature runs through the middle of the site.

Linear surface water features may be unmapped watercourses. Any development should restore and enhance water bodies to reduce flood risk and to conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water, for instance, culverts should be opened up. These surface water features and any SuDS storage should be within a green corridor across the site.

Any work within the channel of a watercourse or near a Main River will need Flood Defence Consent as well as Planning Permission. Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere.

The site is close to a known flooding problem on Rating Lane which may be linked to the surface water feature. Any development must not make this problem worse so SuDS need to be used to the maximum to prevent excess run off and keep surface water out of sewers and road drainage. Attention to detail is needed at the site boundary to ensure that flow pathways do not send excess surface water that way.

The site should be split up into subcatchments with control features for each subcatchment. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible. The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways including those identified in the surface water flooding map below.

Other Constraints:

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SHL070a Land to South of Abbey Meadow, Barrow

Site Ref: SHL070a Land to South of Abbey Meadow, Easting: 321731 Northing: 470007 Barrow Site Size: 1.22 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing /26

Summary: Greenfield site within the urban boundaries currently used for grazing.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. The site is bordered by a mature hedgerow and trees which may provide habitat for a variety of species. The site adjoins a wildlife corridor to the east. The site is currently used for grazing which may limit its biodiversity value. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable; however None. development of this site would result in the loss of private open space currently used for grazing. The impact of this is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Green Infrastructure Considerations: Suggested Green Corridor along the western site boundary to reduce the visual impact of the development. An area of Green Space should be incorporated within the site. A Green Link should be provided along the southern boundary between site and the Green Wedge to south, linking existing grass verges along Flass Lane to the Green Wedge. Potential to link with Furness Abbey Greenway.

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Highways Comments: The frontage with Flass Lane is relatively short and an access mid-way along this boundary would be very close to the junction with Friars Lane. This introduces potential highway safety concerns which need to be addressed. Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections. Long cul de sacs promote dependence on the car, and result in large vehicles having to turn in the road. The development should be set out as loop. Points for future access should be preserved. Pedestrian links should be created with Flass Lane and the Furness Abbey to Flass Lane Greenway.

Visibility – 4.5m x 70m. Land Ownership – Barrow Borough Council Road Width – 5.5m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage: Surface water issues for neighbouring site SHL070 strong consideration to mitigation due to main river flooding nearby.

LLFA Comments Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible. The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways. The ultimate drainage destination needs to be resolved early as there is no obvious point of discharge. The discharge must not increase pressure on any combined system in the Friars Lane area.

Other Constraints:

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SHL082 Land East of Rakesmoor Lane

Site Ref: SHL082 Land East of Rakesmoor Lane Easting: 321112 Northing: 472963

Site Size: 18.23 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/107

Summary: Greenfield site outside but adjoining urban area. Occupied farm buildings in the centre of the site with the remainder used for grazing. Adjoining uses include agriculture, football club and residential.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. The site is bordered by a hedgerow and mature trees which may provide a habitat for a variety of species. The current grazing use may have an impact upon the sites biodiversity value.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable as adjoining None playing pitches are to be retained. Development of this site would result in the loss of private open space. The impact of this is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site is a prominent gateway into Barrow from the North. An area of Green Space should be provided to the west of the site to reduce the visual impact of development from Rakesmoor Lane. Green Routes (which could also form pedestrian links) should be created with Rakesmoor Lane, Glenridding Drive and Breast Mill Beck Road. If the farm buildings are to be retained, Green Space should be provided to act as a buffer between new and existing development.

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Cumbria County Council have made the following comments regarding the site: “This site lies in CLCGT landscape type 5c ‘Rolling Lowland’.

The CLCGT identifies open, undulating topography, pastoral land use and hedgerows as characteristic. It notes that views are generally limited by the topography. The Vision for the area seeks to soften unsympathetic development edges, with peripheral development integrated within a stronger woodland landscape framework. The allocation is significant in size, although for the main part it is largely contained in a hollow on top of a broad plateau. It is well related to existing settlement form. Given the scale of the site, it is anticipated that a masterplan, incorporating an appropriate GI strategy will be prepared.

Opportunities exist given the scale of the site, to create linked communities, focussed around green spaces. Significant native planting, creating points of interest should be incorporated, further to creating a strong woodland landscape framework, as envisaged by the CLCGT.”

Highways Comments:

Multiple access roads will be required along Rakesmoor Lane and access should be provided into the neighbouring estates. Future connections must be provided at all extremities of the site.

The internal layout should also have good connectivity using loops and links but using road alignment and traffic calming measures to keep road speed down and avoid rat running.

A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan would be required for any development exceeding 79 dwellings, with detailed traffic analysis for any development exceeding 30 two-way trips during the peak hours.

Consideration should be given to extending the 30mph speed limit for the entire of Rakesmoor Lane. Pedestrian links should be created with Rakesmoor Lane, Glenridding Drive and Breast Mill Beck Road.

Visibility – 4.5m x 215m needed to connect with Rakesmoor Lane with present 60mph limit. Reduces to 4.5m x 90m with 30mph speed limit.

Land Ownership – Holker Estates

Road Width - Rakesmoor Lane would need to be widened to 6.7m + footways to serve the development. The site is large enough that it may be served by a bus route so a key loop serving the extremities of the site should have a carriageway width of 6m with reductions on short sections for traffic calming measures.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments

The size of this site means that it has great potential to adversely affect the hydrological regime of Dane Ghyll Beck and Mill Beck which already have known flood problems at various locations along their length to the sea. Any development must not make this problem worse so SuDS features need to be used to the maximum to ensure these watercourses maintain a natural hydrological response. Many parts of the site are at risk of surface water flooding particularly around the Ordinary Watercourses which are located across the site.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere. The site must be split up into multiple subcatchments with control features including SuDS basins/wetlands for each subcatchment. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible. More than one runoff destination may be appropriate for this site.

We will object to any culverting or insensitive diversion of the ordinary watercourses. Crossings should be by way of clear span bridges. Any work within the channel of a watercourse will need Flood Defence Consent as well as Planning Permission.

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Any development must restore and enhance water bodies to reduce flood risk and to conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water, for instance, culverts should be opened up. Linear surface water features may be unmapped watercourses. Watercourses, surface water features and SuDS should be within green corridors across the site.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways including those identified below in the surface water flooding map below.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map.

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SHL100a Land North of Westpoint House (western section), Solway Drive, Barrow

Site Ref: SHL100a Land North of Westpoint House Easting: 317531 Northing: 469794 (western section), Solway Drive, Barrow Site Size: 1.67 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing /30

Summary: Greenfield site within the urban boundaries between residential area and community woodland. A Draft Development Brief has been produced by the Council for this site.

Flood Zone: The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): This is a greenfield site which borders the Green Wedge and woodland. The site may therefore provide a habitat for a variety of species.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable; however None. development of this site would result in the loss of some open space. The impact of this is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below). Impact on archaeological assets: No comments received from Cumbria County Council's Historic Environment Officer, however further details regarding impact on archaeological assets may be required at the planning application stage. Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site adjoins an area of Green Wedge to the east. A Green Link should be provided along the boundary with Solway Drive to reduce the visual impact of development. Maintaining the setting around any development will be important in optimising the setting of the green wedge. The site boundary also includes an area to the north of the site which has issues with surface water; this area as suggested by the LLFA should be used as an area for Sustainable Drainage and as such is not available for development.

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Highways Comments: Due to the site being a narrow strip with continuous highway frontage individual access frontages from Solway Drive could be considered sufficient. Access for pedestrian desire lines and potential future development to the east must be preserved. Pedestrian links should be created with Solway Drive and Cows Tarn lane to the north and within the site itself linking any individual development areas with separate accesses. Cows Tarn Lane is not as suitable as Solway Drive for vehicular access.

Visibility – 2.4m x 45m. Land Ownership – Barrow Borough Council Road Width – 4.8m + footways (may consider futureproofing with 5.5m width for connection to east).

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Some Surface water concerns at the north of the site and around the southern margins. This site has been enlarged since the previous consultation but most of the enlarged area falls within an area at risk of surface water flooding.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere.

Surface water area to north needs to be safeguarded from development as land that is required for current and future flood management as per NPPF paragraph 100. There should be no raising of levels within this area.

Other Constraints:

• Health and Safety Executive Nuclear

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SHL101 Land South of Westpoint House, Solway Drive, Walney, Barrow

Site Ref: SHL101 Land South of Westpoint House, Easting: 317742 Northing: 469531 Solway Drive, Walney, Barrow Site Size: 1.33 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/28

Summary: Greenfield site within the urban boundaries between residential area and community woodland. A Development Brief has been produced as the site is owned by the Council.

Flood Zone: The site lies with Flood Zone 1. Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): This is a greenfield site which borders the green wedge and woodland. The site may therefore provide a habitat for a variety of species. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable; however None. development of this site would result in the loss of some open space. The impact of this is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site adjoins an area of Green Wedge to the east. A Green Link should be provided along the boundary with Solway Drive to reduce the visual impact of development. Maintaining the setting around any development will be important in optimising the setting of the Green Wedge. An area of Green Space should be provided at the southern end of the site to create a buffer between new and existing development.

Highways Comments: Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new

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developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections. Individual access frontages from Solway Drive could be considered sufficient but access for pedestrian desire lines and potential future development to the east must be preserved. Pedestrian footways would be required along Solway Drive, creating pedestrian links to Eden Avenue and West Shore Road.

Visibility – 2.4m x 45m. Land Ownership – Barrow Borough Council Road Width – 4.8m + footways (may consider futureproofing with 5.5m width for connection to east).

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Some surface water concerns at the north and middle of the site. Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere.

Surface water areas needs to be safeguarded from development as land that is required for current and future flood management as per NPPF paragraph 100. There should be no raising of levels within this area.

Other Constraints:

• Health and Safety Executive Nuclear

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Dalton-in-Furness

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REC10 Land to West of Crooklands Brow, Dalton

Site Ref: REC10 Land to West of Crooklands Brow, Easting: 323627 Northing: 474547 Dalton Site Size: 2.88 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/65

Summary: Greenfield site outside but adjoining the urban boundaries.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Agricultural land within the current Green Wedge, bordered by a hedgerow, which may provide habitat for various species.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site adjoins an area of Green Wedge to the north and east. The site should include an element of Green Space and a Green Corridor to act as a buffer between new and existing development. Suggested Green Links (which could also provide pedestrian access) through the site linking development with Mouzell Bank, Crooklands Brow and the Green Wedge to the north. Connections should be made between the Green Links in

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the north and south.

Cumbria County Council have made the following comments regarding the site: “The northern part of the site lies within an area designated by the CLCGT as 3c ‘Disturbed Areas’. Key characteristics include: undulating glacial till; restored mine working landscape; patchy woodland cover, small areas of marsh, pond and reed beds; abandoned mine buildings, old limestone quarries and reclaimed agricultural land. The CLCGT notes that “This disturbed hummocky land is fast becoming naturalised and taking on a bosky appearance… commonly covered by a mixed native scrub of willow, alder, hawthorn, gorse, elder, bramble and rose”, going on to draw attention to the “…rich diversity of semi-natural habitats (which) forms a valuable wildlife refuge bounded by pasture or built up areas.” The CLCGT Vision for 3c is: “These areas will be conserved and enhanced to retain their industrial legacy and wildlife interest.” The site reflects the characteristics described in the CLCGT. The northern part of the site is relatively self-contained being flat and low lying, and surrounded by mature hedgerow. The southern part is more exposed, and is steeply sided, sloping downwards to the west. The site is visible in its entirety from the short section of footpath to the immediate north and from various higher parts of the town to the south and west. The southern part is the more prominent. The industrial heritage of the area is reflected in the names of the dwellings which abut the southern part of the site – ‘Quarry Side’ and ‘Quarry Lodge’.

In wider landscape terms, the site is well related to the existing settlement, and could therefore be sensitively developed. Attention is drawn to the following:

• Existing hedgerows and hedgerow trees should be retained where possible. These provide screening for the site, and may provide valuable habitats. • Consideration should be given to potential linkages to the existing residential area immediately to the west – for example to Mouzell Bank. Pedestrian accessibility through the site should form a key consideration. Opportunities should be taken to link to the sports ground to the east. • The currently undeveloped bank, which forms the southern part of the site, allows for open views outwards towards the east for residents in properties adjacent to the site. This is particularly important given the densely developed character of this residential area. • Any development on this slope should be of a suitably low density, in order to avoid creating an overbearing sense of enclosure for existing residents • An approach to material use which closely reflects the heritage of the site would be welcome. As a former limestone quarrying area, the use of limestone on key frontage buildings would be appropriate. The site is widely visible – particularly the southern section, and as such would merit a high quality design approach.”

Highways Comments: The development should be connected with its surroundings so that it increases the attractiveness of walking. Residential areas adjacent to each other should be well connected as should the development be internally. Road alignment and traffic calming measures should be used to keep road speed down below 20mph and avoid rat running. Similarly the option should be open to connect with any future development with at least one street extending to the edge of the site in each direction.

Direct access to the public highway network is a potential issue with this site – both Crooklands Brow and Mouzell Bank are not adopted roads. The site has been extended to adjoin Ulverston Road but the strip of land identified seems to coincide with the existing access for the Catholic School. There is insufficient width between the school and housing for an additional access. Developments of this scale should have multiple access points but there is also no obvious second point of access to the public highway. The most suitable points of access would be on Ulverston Road at the location identified at the school access and the other side of the school running along the eastern boundary of the school site to the northern part of the site. This requires third party land.

The development should be set out as loop or with links and avoid the use of long cul-de-sacs. However, the narrow link between the north and the south of the site will in effect create one long cul-de-sac if the access was established off Ulverston Road.

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The lack of obvious links to existing infrastructure and developments and the difficulty in locating suitable access points to the public highway are issues that need exploring early on.

A Transport Statement is required.

Visibility – Would need 4.5m x 90m to Crooklands Brow. Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 5.5m + footways. Connectivity: The development should be connected with its surroundings so that it increases the attractiveness of walking. Residential areas adjacent to each other should be well connected as should the development be internally. Road alignment and traffic calming measures should be used to keep road speed down below 20mph and avoid rat running. Similarly the option should be open to connect with any future development with at least one street extending to the edge of the site in each direction

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

Large area of surface water flooding in middle of site needs to be safeguarded from development as land that is required for current and future flood management as per NPPF paragraph 100. There should be no raising of levels within this area.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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REC25a Land at Greenhills Farm, Dalton

Site Ref: REC25a Land at Greenhills Farm, Dalton Easting: 323306 Northing: 473127

Site Size: 5.26 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/100

Summary: Greenfield site outside but adjoining the urban boundaries containing agricultural buildings and uses.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. The site is bordered by hedgerows, which may provide habitat for a variety of species. The current agricultural use may limit biodiversity value. There is a pond located adjacent to the site, providing habitat for a variety of birds and wild fowl. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable; however None. development of this site would result in the loss of some private open space. The impact of this is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below). The site is currently used for grazing. Impact on archaeological assets: No comments received from Cumbria County Council's Historic Environment Officer, however further details regarding impact on archaeological assets may be required at the planning application stage. Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site is surrounded by proposed Green Wedge to the east and west. The site is a prominent gateway into Dalton from the South-East. An area of Green Space should be incorporated within the site and a Green Corridor should be created around the pond which could provide recreational opportunities. Green Links through the site to the Green Wedges are suggested to allow for species movement. Existing hedgerows should be retained where possible.

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Cumbria County Council have made the following comments regarding the site: “Pedestrian links should be created with Long Lane, Greystone Lane and the footpath between Long Lane and Buttermere Drive.

This site is located in CLCGT landscape type 7b ‘Drumlin Field’. The site reflects the characteristic drumlin landform. The northern part of the site is self contained, and well related to the existing settlement. Development of the southern part would create more of an obvious encroachment into the open countryside however. The south-western boundary, located at the top of a slope, and bounded by an established hedgerow, forms a natural boundary to the settlement in visual and topographical terms.

This part of the site is clearly visible from the road adjacent. Preferentially, this element of the allocation should be deleted. If this is not a suitable option however, it is suggested that adverse landscape and visual effects should be mitigated by focusing development close to the aforementioned boundary, introducing substantial native planting to the new boundary, and including an area of open space to the south east of the site. This could include a SUDS pond – which would be suitable given the landform, and which would reflect the character of the landscape to the immediate north.” Highways Comments: Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections. This development should contain accesses on Long Lane and Greystone Lane, with a circular link road between them. Accesses should be put in place on the western and eastern edges of the site in case of future expansion. Consideration should be given to extending the 30mph speed limit on Long Lane if access is proposed here. Pedestrian links should be created with Long Lane, Greystone Lane and the footpath between Long Lane and Buttermere Drive.

Pedestrian/cycle link should be proposed on the extremities of the site to allow for future linking to existing and proposed developments.

A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan is required, with detailed traffic analysis for any development exceeding 30 two-way trips during the peak hours.

Visibility – 4.5m x 215m to connect to existing 60mph Long Lane. Reduces to 4.5m x 90m if speed limit is 30mph. Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width - 5.5m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments There are surface water concerns in the north east quarter of site. There is no obvious discharge meaning this will require early consideration.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere. The north east quarter of site is needs to be safeguarded from development as land that is required for current and future flood management as per NPPF paragraph 100. There should be no raising of levels within this area.

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Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map • Mine Working - Shafts, Tunnels, Veins

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REC34 Site at junction of Long Lane and Newton Road, Dalton

Site Ref: REC34 Site at junction of Long Lane and Easting: 322583 Northing: 473026 Newton Road, Dalton

Site Size: 1.68 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/24

Summary: Greenfield site within the urban boundaries. Currently forms part of a larger Green Wedge. Prominent gateway site into Dalton from the South.

Flood Zone: This site lies within Flood Zone 1. Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site is currently within the Green Wedge and is bordered by a hedgerow and mature trees which may provide habitats for a variety of species. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable, however None development of this site would result in the loss of some private open space currently in agricultural use. The impact of this is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site adjoins a proposed area of proposed Green Wedge to the west. The site is a prominent gateway into Dalton from the South West. Suggested Green Corridor to create a buffer between new and existing development. Green Space should be maintained along the site boundaries with Long Lane and Newton Rd to reduce visual impact of development. Existing hedgerow through the centre of site and along the northern boundary should be retained where possible as a Green Link.

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Highways Comments:

Access from Long Lane and Newton Road could be provided using road alignment and traffic calming measures to keep road speed down to below 15mph and avoid rat running. Pedestrian links should be created with Long Lane and Newton Road, as well as links to Abbey Road.

Visibility – 4.5m x 90m. Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments

Discharge concerns if this is to be provided to the north of the site as there is a known flooding problem in this direction.

There may be an unmapped culverted watercourse on the site. Any development should restore and enhance water bodies to reduce flood risk and to conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water, for instance, culverts should be opened up.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

Some surface water flooding in the middle of the site. These surface water features and any SuDS storage should be within a green corridor across the site.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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REC43 Land East of Greystone Lane, Dalton

Site Ref: REC43 Land East of Greystone Lane, Dalton Easting: 323495 Northing: 473346

Site Size: 2.48 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/54

Summary: Greenfield site outside but adjoining the urban boundaries. Adjacent uses include grazing and residential.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. A hedgerow borders the site which may provide habitat for a variety of species.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable, however None development of this site would result in the loss of some private open space. The impact of this is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Green Infrastructure Considerations: Retain existing hedgerow around the site boundaries as a Green Link where possible to reduce visual impact of development.

Highways Comments: Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new

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developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections. There should be access onto Greystone Lane and onto Dunlin Drive with the layout set out so as to discourage through traffic. Cul-de-sacs within the development should also be avoided; loops could be used instead if necessary. Access points to connect with any likely future development to the east should be provided.

Pedestrian links should be created with Greystone Lane, connecting back to existing pedestrian links. Links should be provided towards Sanderling Lane if possible and if not possible at this time the development should not preclude such an option in the future.

Visibility: 4.5m X 215m. Road Width: 5.5m + footways.

Transport Statement required.

Visibility – 4.5m x 90m. Land Ownership – Private Ownership. Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments

No surface water concerns on site. The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

A pump is maintained to reduce the risk of Highway flooding close to the south west corner of this site. Development must not increase the burden on the pump.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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REC47 Land to West of Askam Road (including Elliscales Quarry) Dalton

Site Ref: REC47 Elliscales Quarry Dalton & Land to Easting: 322383 Northing: 474706 West Site Size: 4.68 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/70

Summary: Mixed brownfield/greenfield site comprised of two distinct sections which form a prominent gateway into Dalton - Elliscales Quarry, a discrete site containing a commercial use and designated as a SSSI, and a larger greenfield section.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. There are hedgerows bordering parts of the site, which may provide a habitat for a variety of species. The current commercial use of the north-eastern section may limit biodiversity value.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable, however A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed development of this site would result in the loss of for this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments some private open space. The impact of this is December 2017). assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Impact on archaeological assets: The development of the former quarry raises no archaeological issues. The greenfield elements of the site however, have the potential to contain archaeological assets. There are records that human burials were found at Elliscales in the 19th century and Roman and pre-Norman Conquest coins have been found on a number of occasions nearby. If the greenfield part of the site is to be developed, it is recommended that forthcoming planning application should include information on the presence/absence of any archaeological assets located at the site and how their significance will be affected by the development proposals. This information should be obtained by an archaeological desk-based assessment and evaluation, in this instance a geophysical survey. An informed judgement can be made as to whether any planning consent will need to include provisions for the recording and, more importantly, the preservation of very significant archaeological assets in situ.

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produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: A Green Link must be retained around the quarry and northern site boundary to enhance the setting of the SSSI and provide a buffer between development and Dalton Bypass.

The existing hedgerow through centre of site should also be retained as a Green Link if possible. A Green Corridor should be provided along the eastern and western site boundaries to reduce the visual impact of development and provide a buffer between existing and new development.

Cumbria County Council have made the following comments regarding the site: “This site straddles two CLCGT landscape types: 3c ‘Disturbed Areas’ and 5c ‘Rolling Lowland’. In visual terms, the majority of site is relatively low lying, and self-contained. The most notable site feature is the well maintained limestone wall which forms a boundary to the east. This should be retained. The use of limestone in key frontage buildings should be encouraged where possible, particularly given the site’s ‘gateway’ location to the town.

Site of Special Scientific Interest – currently in an unfavourable condition, development provides an opportunity to improve this.”

Geological Considerations: The quarry, to the south of the road, at SD 225748 is an exposure of Carboniferous Dalton Limestone, which shows alternating limestone and shale layers, and contains a wide variety of fossils characteristic of an ancient coral reef. There are also several fault planes exposed, and a variety of minerals to be seen. It is s good site for geological groups to visit.

Cumbria GeoConservation have requested that any development at this Local Geological Site should ensure that rock faces are kept clear and that access is allowed for geological groups.

Highways Comments:

Should connect to Askam Road and St Helen’s plus pedestrian access to connect to the A590 the foot crossing at the A590/Askam road roundabout. Internally loops and links should be provided and cul de sacs avoided. Alignments and traffic calming measures should manage traffic speeds to below 20mph.

Visibility concerns on Askam Road. Upgrade of St Helens would be needed.

Transport Statement required.

Visibility - 4.5m x 215m Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 5.5m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments

There are major flooding concerns down stream of the site in Dalton In Furness and Goose Green area. Any development must not make this problem worse so SuDS need to be used to the maximum to keep surface water out of rivers, streams, sewers and road drainage. Attention to detail is needed at the site boundary to ensure that flow pathways do not send excess surface out of site. No surface water concerns on the site apart from an area to the east which may be the ideal location for a SuDS basin/wetland.

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The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways. The site must be split up into multiple subcatchments with control features for each subcatchment. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible.

Other Constraints:

• Elliscales Quarry is part of LGS 6/007 Dalton-in-Furness A590 road cutting and quarry. • BGS Radon Map

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REC48 Land East of Askam Road, Dalton

Site Ref: REC48 Land East of Askam Road, Dalton Easting: 322500 Northing: 474414

Site Size: 1.39 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/28

Summary: Greenfield site with varying levels, outside but adjoining the existing urban area on the approach in to Dalton.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): This site lies within Flood Zone 1. There is a hedgerow bordering the site which may provide habitat for a variety of species. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable, however A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed development of this site would result in the loss of for this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments some private open space. The impact of this is December 2017). assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below). Impact on archaeological assets: This site has the same archaeological potential as the Elliscales Quarry site. There are records that human burials were found at Elliscales in the 19th century and Roman and pre-Norman Conquest coins have been found on a number of occasions nearby. It is recommended that any forthcoming planning application for the site should include information on the presence/absence of any archaeological assets located at the site and how their significance will be affected by the development proposals. This information should be obtained by an archaeological desk-based assessment and evaluation, in this instance a geophysical survey. An informed judgement can be made as to whether any planning consent will need to include provisions for the recording and, more importantly, the preservation of very significant archaeological assets in situ. Land Quality Considerations: Where a site is potentially affected by contamination or land instability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Paragraphs 120 and 121 of the National Planning Policy Framework set out the requirements for policies and decisions in respect of pollution and land instability. Where proposed development includes a sensitive end use such as residential housing, a Land Quality Assessment, including a Phase 1 desk top study and potential further assessment, is required to demonstrate that the site is suitable for its intended use and future end users are protected. The Council have produced, in conjunction with other Cumbrian Authorities a developers guide, which is available on the Councils website for reference. Early engagement with the Environmental Health Department is encouraged. For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: A Green Corridor should be provided to create a buffer between new and existing development. Trees along the eastern boundary should be retained as a Green Link where possible. Development should be set back from Askam Rd to reduce its visual impact.

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Highways Comments: Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections.

Long cul-de-sacs promote dependence on the car so should be avoided but can occasionally be acceptable in order to make effective use of the space available. In these instances their length should be minimised and turning areas must be provided to cater for service and refuse vehicles with pedestrian links available to other parts of the estate.

Turning could be a problem at the southern end of the site as there does not look to be the possibility of a connection through to Myrtle Terrace.

Access points to connect with any future development should be provided. External connectivity should be allowed for and it may be possible to have a pedestrian/cycle link through to Myrtle Terrace and/or the footpath to Dowdales school.

Visibility – 4.5m x 90m Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 5.5m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments There are major flooding concerns downstream of the site in Dalton In Furness and Goose Green area. Any development must not make this problem worse so SuDS need to be used to the maximum to keep surface water out of rivers, streams, sewers and road drainage. Attention to detail is needed at the site boundary to ensure that flow pathways do not send excess surface out of site.

No surface water concerns on the site. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

Other Constraints:

• Tree Preservation Order • BGS Radon Map

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REC49 Land at Hollygate Road

Site Ref: REC49 Land at Hollygate Road Easting: 322911 Northing: 473629

Site Size: 0.59 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing / 12

Summary: Greenfield site within settlement of Dalton currently forming part of a larger Green Wedge.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): This site lies within Flood Zone 1. There is a hedgerow bordering the site which may provide habitat for a variety of species.

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site adjoins a proposed area of Green Wedge to the east. The hedgerow along the eastern site boundary should be retained where possible and a Green Corridor should be provided between new and existing development.

Highways Comments: Loweswater Terrace does not meet geometric standards. In particular road width and footway width are both

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narrow which are likely to lead to conflict between vehicles and conflict between vehicles and pedestrians. It is unadopted and will not be adopted in its current form.

An alternative access from Hollygate Road would either be - too close to the Loweswater Terrace junction; too close to the brow of the hill causing visibility issues; on the hill with level difference causing problems. Any application for development would have to be accompanied by the appropriate TA and RSA and would most likely involve having to undertake large scale upgrade works. The applicant should be requested to submit further information showing the above is indeed acceptable to allow the LHA to take a positive view of the inclusion of this site.

Land Ownership – Private

Flooding & Drainage: No Flooding issues

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map • Mine Working Shafts • Mine Working Tunnels

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REC52 Land at Tantabank, Dalton

Site Ref: REC52 Land at Tantabank, Dalton Easting: 323575 Northing: 473743

Site Size: 1.19 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing / 15

Summary: Greenfield site outside but adjoining existing urban area.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site) This site lies within Flood Zone 1. There are mature trees and hedgerows that border the site which may provide a habitat for a number of species. The current grazing use may impact upon biodiversity value.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: A Public Right of Way runs close to the northern site boundary. The site should incorporate Green Spaces, particularly around the boundaries of the site to reduce the visual impact and to help “soften” the edges of the development.

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Highways Comments: No Flooding issues on site. Small scale development of 15 dwellings should attract no highway concerns in land allocation terms.

Land Ownership - Private

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments No flooding issues on site.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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SHL005 Land at Crooklands Brow, Dalton

Site Ref: SHL005 Land at Crooklands Brow, Dalton Easting: 323650 Northing: 474322

Site Size: 1.43 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/32

Summary: Previously developed, cleared site within the urban boundaries. Some material stored on site. Allocated for housing in the current Local Plan.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. This is a cleared site with a steep slope, adjacent to a railway line – low biodiversity value.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Previously an industrial site, development of this site None. will not impact on sports provision. Adjacent to a railway line, with neighbouring open space to be retained.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: A Green Link along south-eastern boundary should be provided to create a buffer between development and the railway line. A Green Corridor is suggested along the western boundary which should incorporate the Public Right of Way which runs adjacent to the site boundary.

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Highways Comments: A long cul-de-sac should be avoided and instead a link road between Crooklands Brow and Yarl Well designed for a road speed of 15mph would be preferred.

Frontage properties may be considered sufficient but it may be hard to achieve required visibility because of the crest in the road. Pedestrian/cycle links with Crooklands Brow and Yarl Well should be provided.

Visibility – 4.5m x 90m. Land Ownership – Private Ownership. Road Width – 5.5m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments There are surface water concerns and flooding at Crooklands Garden Centre and any development must not make this problem worse so SuDS need to be used to the maximum to keep surface water out of sewers and road drainage. Attention to detail is needed at the site boundary to ensure that flow pathways do not send excess surface water that way.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

UU:

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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SHL096 Crompton Drive, Dalton

Site Ref: SHL096 Crompton Drive, Dalton Easting: 322488 Northing: 473244

Site Size: 0.48 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/11

Summary: Greenfield site outside but adjoining the urban boundaries, which is currently used for grazing. The site currently forms part of a larger Green Wedge.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site: The site lies within Flood Zone 1. The site contains trees and hedges along its border which may provide habitat for various species. The site is currently located in the Green Wedge in the saved Local Plan.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site is surrounded to the west and south by Green Wedge. Green Links should be provided around the site boundaries, retaining existing trees and hedgerows where possible and connecting the site to the Green Wedge.

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Highways Comments: The development should link Crompton Drive and Abbey Road but should use road alignment and traffic calming measures to keep road speed down to 15mph and avoid rat running. Pedestrian links should be created with Crompton Drive and Abbey Road.

Visibility – 4.5m x 120m to Abbey Road, 2.4m x 33m to Crompton Drive Land Ownership – Private ownership Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments The site is close to a known flooding problem at to the east of the site. Any development must not make this problem worse so SuDS need to be used to the maximum to reduce run off and to keep surface water out of sewers and road drainage. Attention to detail is needed at the site boundary to ensure that flow pathways do not send excess surface water that way.

The site should be split up into sub-catchments with control features for each sub-catchment. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

Flooding has occurred to the East of the site. Site levels fall from East to west meaning every effort should be made to prevent any surface water discharge to the east.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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Askam & Ireleth

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REC01 Land at Saves Lane, Ireleth

Site Ref: REC01 Land at Saves Lane, Ireleth Easting: 321623 Northing: 477813

Site Size: 0.83 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/25

Summary: Vacant, greenfield site outside but adjoining the current Askam & Ireleth Development Cordon.

Flood Zone: This site lies within Flood Zone 2. Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): This is a greenfield site which contains small trees and hedgerows along its border which may provide habitat for various species. Most recently used for grazing.

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: Green Links, incorporating existing hedgerows, should be provided around boundaries of the site to reduce the visual impact of development. Development should be set back from Saves Lane to retain a green frontage along Saves Lane.

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Highways Comments: Public highway access to be from Saves Lane with access points to connect with any future development provided. Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections. There should at least be a pedestrian connection with the lane to the south with provision for links to future developments to the north.

Long cul-de-sacs promote dependence on the car, and result in large vehicles having to turn in the road. The development should be set out as loop or at least have a suitable turning areas to cater for service and refuse vehicles

Visibility – 4.5m x 33m. Land Ownership - United Utilities Road Width – Although only an indicative yield there looks to be potential for future development to the north so a potential route should be future proofed with a 5.5m wide carriageway + footways Minor Access Road.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments NW quarter of site is in EA Flood Zone and is at risk of surface water flooding. Linear surface water feature runs across eastern edge of site.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere. These are likely to be the ideal locations to leave as open space.

Linear surface water features may be unmapped watercourses. Any development should restore and enhance water bodies to reduce flood risk and to conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water, for instance, culverts should be opened up. Any work within the channel of a watercourse will need Flood Defence Consent as well as Planning Permission.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

Other Constraints:

• Proximity to railway line. • BGS Radon Map

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REC02 Duke Street, Askam in Furness

Site Ref: REC02 Duke Street, Askam in Furness Easting: 321485 Northing: 477577

Site Size: 0.35 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/9

Summary: Vacant, greenfield site within the current Askam & Ireleth Development Cordon.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Wet and Marshy site bordered by a hedgerow and containing mature trees which may provide habitat for a variety of species.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable, however A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed for development of this site would result in the loss of this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments December some private open space. The impact of this is 2017). assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Impact on archaeological sites: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: Green Links should be incorporated around boundaries of the site to reduce the visual impact of development. Setting for site and adjacent memorial must be retained.

Highways Comments: A single point of access with Duke Street, or frontage properties, may be considered sufficient. Loops and links

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are preferable but if a cul-de-sac is needed in this instance in order to make effective use of the space available its length should be minimised and turning areas must be provided to cater for service and refuse vehicles with pedestrian cut through available. Pedestrian links should be created with Duke Street.

Visibility – 4.5m x 70m needed. Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Surface water concerns affect most of the site requiring care with flood and drainage concerns. Will be a difficult site to build on without increasing flood risk elsewhere.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere. This is likely to be very difficult to achieve with so much of the site affected.

Other Constraints:

• Proximity to railway line. • BGS Radon Map

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REC03 Land at junction of Lots Road and Duke Street, Askam in Furness

Site Ref: REC03 Land at junction of Lots Road and Easting: 321327 Northing: 477181 Duke Street, Askam in Furness

Site Size: 0.92 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/16

Summary: Vacant, greenfield site outside but adjoining the current Askam & Ireleth Development Cordon.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): This site lies within Flood Zone 1. Greenfield site with some mature trees which may provide a habitat for a variety of species.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Loss of sports provision is not applicable, however None. development of this site would result in the loss of some private open space. The impact of this is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see comments below).

Green Infrastructure Considerations: A Green Route should be provided along the eastern site boundary, ensuring that development is set back to maintain setting for vista achievable across settlement and to maintain a softer edge to street scene and settlement edge character. A Green Link should be maintained along the western site boundary to allow for species movement.

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Highways Comments: A single point of access with Lots Road may be considered sufficient. Pedestrian links should be created with Lots Road and Alexander Place (north of Wakefield Road).

Visibility – 2.4m x 45m needed. Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments

Some Surface water concerns on site. The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways including those identified below.

The site is close to a known flooding problem at Sharp Street/Steel Street where gullies are unable to cope with existing amounts of surface water. Any development must not make this problem worse so SuDS need to be used to the maximum to keep surface water out of sewers and road drainage. Attention to detail is needed at the site boundary to ensure that flow pathways do not send excess surface water that way.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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REC31 Land North of New Road, Askam

Site Ref: REC31 Land North of New Road, Askam Easting: 321329 Northing: 477044

Site Size: 1.47 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/27

Summary: Vacant, greenfield site used for grazing, outside but adjoining the current Askam & Ireleth Development Cordon.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Flat site currently used for grazing. No trees or hedgerow – low biodiversity value.

Highways Comments:

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A single point of access with Lots Road or New Road (or both) may be considered sufficient. Pedestrian links should be created with Lots Road and New Road. A road connecting Lots Road and New Road

Visibility – 4.5m x 70m. Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments No concerns apart from no obvious discharge point.

Linear surface water feature runs along the middle of the site. Linear surface water features may be unmapped watercourses. Any development should restore and enhance water bodies to reduce flood risk and to conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water, for instance, culverts should be opened up.

Any work within the channel of a watercourse will need Flood Defence Consent as well as Planning Permission.

The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere. These are likely to be the ideal locations to leave as open space.

The site is close to a known flooding problem at Sharp Street/Steel Street where gullies are unable to cope with existing amounts of surface water. Any development must not make this problem worse so SuDS need to be used to the maximum to keep surface water out of sewers and road drainage, especially if drainage route is to the north. Attention to detail is needed at the site boundary to ensure that flow pathways do not send excess surface water that way.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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REC36 Land South of New Road, Askam

Site Ref: REC36 Land South of New Road, Askam Easting: 321326 Northing: 476926

Site Size: 0.73 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/18

Summary: Vacant, greenfield site outside but adjoining the Askam & Ireleth Development Cordon.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Flat site with bordering hedgerow and mature trees which may provide a habitat for a variety of species. The current grazing use is likely to limit its biodiversity value.

Green Infrastructure Consideration: Green routes should be provided along the northern and south-eastern boundaries linking to the wider green route to ensure that development is set back to maintain setting for vista achievable across settlement and to maintain a softer edge to street scene and settlement edge character. The site should incorporate an element of Green Space.

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Highways Comments: The site needs an access to New Road, if not one suitable for vehicles then at least for pedestrians / cyclists.

New Road is in the direction of key services. Lots Road is away from key services which discourages the use of sustainable forms of transport and promotes dependence on the car.

Visibility – 4.5m x 70m Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments North of site is at risk of surface water flooding. Linear surface water feature runs to the south of the site and may be evidence of an unmapped watercourse.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere. These are likely to be the ideal locations to leave as open space.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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SHL017 Urofoam Factory Site, Duddon Rd, Askam

Site Ref: SHL017 Urofoam Factory Site, Duddon Rd, Easting: 321416 Northing: 477869 Askam Site Size: 1.22 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/51

Summary: Brownfield site currently occupied by factory building located within the Askam & Ireleth Development Cordon.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. Some mature trees running along the eastern boundary may provide habitat for a variety of species. Potential for bats within factory buildings. The current commercial use is likely to limit biodiversity value.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Development of this site would not result in the loss A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed of open space or sports provision. for this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments December 2017).

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: A Green Link should be provided along the eastern site boundary to provide a buffer between new development and the railway line. Potential for pedestrian links to surrounding residential streets.

Highways Comments: The following would be required to serve 32 dwellings - 4.8m wide road, 2x 2m footways and splays commiserate with the speed limit ( 2.4m by 70m if 30mph ) More than 50 dwellings would then require road

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to be 5.5m wide.

Transport Statement is required.

Visibility – 4.5m x 33m Land Ownership - Road Width – 5.5m + footways

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Some flooding concerns with main river near to the site and adjacent linear surface water feature within the site. Linear surface water features may be unmapped watercourses. Any development should restore and enhance water bodies to reduce flood risk and to conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water, for instance, culverts should be opened up. These surface water features and any SuDS storage should be within a green corridor across the site.

Any work within the channel of a watercourse or near a Main River will need Flood Defence Consent as well as Planning Permission.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere. The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways including those identified below in the surface water flooding map below.

Other Constraints

• BGS Radon Map • This site falls within the Major Accident Hazard Pipelines Consultation Zone. Contact the Health and Safety Executive for more information.

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Lindal & Newton

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REC37 Land East of London Road, Lindal

Site Ref: REC37 Land East of London Road, Lindal Easting: 325130 Northing: 475631

Site Size: 2.32 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/36

Summary: Greenfield site, outside but adjoining current Lindal Development Cordon.

Flood Zone: The site lies within flood zone 1. Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site is bordered by hedgerow which may provide habitat for a variety of species. The current grazing use is likely to impact upon its biodiversity value.

Impact on archaeological assets: The site lies on the edge of the medieval village of Lindal and in a former historic industrial landscape that included a number of iron mines, a gasworks and a mineral railway.

It is recommended that any forthcoming planning application for the site should include information on the presence/absence of any archaeological assets located at the site and how their significance will be affected by the development proposals.

This information should be obtained by an archaeological desk-based assessment. An informed judgement can be made as to whether any planning consent will need to include provisions for the recording of any archaeological assets affected by the development.

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For further information, please contact the Contaminated Land Officer at Barrow Borough Council for an informal discussion.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: The site adjoins a proposed area of Green Wedge to the north.

The site is in a prominent location close to the A590 which passes through the village. The development must incorporate an area of Green Space given the fact that public open spaces (Lindal Green and Playground) are on the opposite side of the A590 making access difficult.

A Green Corridor should be provided along the A590 acting as a buffer between the development and the road and retaining the existing trees and hedgerows where possible. A buffer and planting should be considered at the southern boundary with the railway line. Development should also be set back from London Road to maintain street scene character and reduce the massing of development. The allotments on London Road should be protected and where possible enhanced.

Development set back from London Road to maintain street scene character and reduce the massing of development.

Highways Comments: Should ideally have two points of access so that it forms a loop with London Road. Pedestrian/cycle links with London Road should be provided and ideally routes to connect with Ulverston Road and Railway Terrace can be provided.

Visibility – 4.5m x 33m. Land Ownership Road Width: At least 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments No surface water concerns on site. The layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways. The site should be split up into subcatchments with control features for each subcatchment. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map • Adjacent to the Green Lindal Conservation Area.

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REC39 Land to rear of Farmers Arms, Newton

Site Ref: REC39 Land to rear of Farmers Arms, Easting: 323081 Northing: 471817 Newton Site Size: 0.36 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing/6

Summary: Greenfield site outside but adjoining current Newton Development Cordon.

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: Green Links around site boundaries should be provided to act as buffer between new and existing development.

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Highways Comments: For 9 dwellings, the roads into the site will need to be to an adoptable standard. Due to the fact that it comes through a car park, it is doubtful if this will ever be adopted. This access onto the car park will need careful consideration to ensure the safety of all users. Runoff from this site contributes to an existing flood problem. This site should be designed to slow the flow down the slope and must make sure that any discharge at the base of the slope is controlled, including exceedance flows.

Visibility – 4.5m x 33m Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width – 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments

Major concerns with regards to surface water flooding from the land and the impact this surface water has on the village, Newton village hall has been flooded due to surface water on a few occasions.

Any development must not make this problem worse so SuDS need to be used to the maximum to keep surface water out of sewers and road drainage. Attention to detail is needed at the site boundary to ensure that flow pathways do not send excess surface water that way.

This site should be designed to slow the flow down the slope towards the flood problem and must make sure that any discharge at the base of the slope is controlled, including exceedance flows.

Within the site the layout and the sustainable drainage systems should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways.

UU Comments: United Utilities have stated that six houses in Newton would have no significant impact on United Utilities’ assets.

Other Constraints:

• BGS Radon Map

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Opportunity Areas

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OPP1 Land at Channelside (South), Barrow

Site Ref: OPP1 Land at Channelside (South), Barrow Easting: 318987 Northing: 469372

Site Size: 2.30 Use /Indicative Yield: Mixed

Summary: Brownfield site within the urban area. The adjoining site to the north benefits from extant planning permission for housing. The site is partly occupied. The site could come forward as a windfall development, for housing or mixed used development located in an area of employment, leisure and educational use.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Development of this site would not result in the loss A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed of open space or sports provision. Development may for this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments even improve access to open space as an area of December 2017). green space is suggested (see comments below).

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: A Green Route should be provided along the western site boundary to provide a buffer between development and the public footpath and an area of Green Space should be included within the development.

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Highways Comments: A developer would have to demonstrate that safe access to the highway is achievable. Transport Assessment and Travel Plan would be required with detailed traffic analysis for any development exceeding 30 two-way trips during the peak hours.

The development should be connected with its surroundings so that it increases the attractiveness of walking. Access for public service operators should be encouraged.

Land Ownership – Mixed

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Western parts of site in EA fluvial Flood Zone. Some of the site is at risk of surface water flooding which is shown on the map below.

Any development must be protected from surface water flooding and must not displace flood water elsewhere. Areas shown to be at risk of surface water flooding are likely to be the ideal locations to leave as open space.

Drainage should be by Sustainable Drainage Systems which should be designed to control surface water run off close to where it falls, mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways. Water should be managed on the surface where possible.

Other Constraints:

• Health and Safety Executive Hazardous Substances. • Health and Safety Executive Nuclear • Habitats Regulations Assessment

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OPP2 Former Golf Driving Range, Walney Road, Barrow

Site Ref: OPP2 Former Golf Driving Range, Barrow Easting: 319255 Northing: 470957

Site Size: 6.68 Use /Indicative Yield: Mixed

Summary: Mixed site with existing urban boundary. Some parts are used for storage and others for informal recreation and dog walking. This site is situated along Park Road on the entrance to the town, redevelopment should respect this location.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated The site lies within Flood Zone 1. site): The site contains some mature trees which may provide habitat for a variety of species. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Development of this site would result is loss of former A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed golf driving range and informal recreation area. The for this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments driving range is in a derelict state following closure and December 2017). the loss of open space is assessed in the Green Infrastructure Strategy (see GI comments below).

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: A Green Route is suggested along the western site boundary to provide a buffer between development and Walney Road and to reduce the visual impact on the streetscene. An area of Green Space should be provided to the south of the site connecting to a Green Link around southern and eastern boundary. Potential for recreational links to Ormsgill Reservoir.

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Highways Comments: A right turn lane would be needed to access this site. A developer would have to demonstrate that safe access to the highway is achievable. Transport Assessment and Travel Plan would be required with detailed traffic analysis for any development exceeding 30 two-way trips during the peak hours.

The development should be connected with its surroundings so that it increases the attractiveness of walking. Access for public service operators should be encouraged.

Land Ownership – Private Ownership

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Some of the site is at risk of surface water flooding, in particular towards the south eastern corner of the site, which is shown on the map below.

Other Constraints:

• Health and Safety Executive Nuclear • Groundwater Source Protection Zone – This site falls within a Groundwater Source Protection Zone. Developers would be required to provide adequate information when submitting their proposals, so that the potential impact on groundwater resources and quality can be adequately assessed. Mitigation measures will need to be considered in more detail as part of any development proposal. It is essential that any development includes protection measures in the design of the foul and surface water drainage schemes for the site. • Potential landfill gas issues

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OPP3 Salthouse Mills, Barrow

Site Ref: OPP3 Salthouse Mills, Barrow Easting: 321729 Northing: 468778

Site Size: 8.99 Use /Indicative Yield: Mixed

Summary: Brownfield, predominantly vacant site within the urban boundaries. The site requires remediation and regeneration and is suitable for a range of uses. Salthouse Mills has been demolished, some small employment uses remaining. Dockside location.

Flood Zone: The site lies within Flood Zone 2 and 3. Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The Local Plan Habitats Regulation Assessment identifies that development of the site could indirectly affect a Natura 2000 Site. See the HRA for further details. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Development of this site would not result in the loss None. of open space or sports provision. Development may even improve access to open space (see Barrow Port Area Action Plan for further information).

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: See Barrow Port Area Action Plan for further information.

Highways Comments: See previous comments relating to site SHL002. Significant access improvements are essential as from Salthouse Road is too narrow and any access from another direction is unlikely and would be away from key services so would be unsustainable for housing, town centre or significant trip generating uses.

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Land Ownership – Private Ownership Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Much of site in EA fluvial Flood Zone, approaches to site are within flood zone 3 and become un passable at times.

Site has many surface water concerns and potential discharge concerns to harbour basins. Also Site is surrounded by Ordinary Watercourses and Main Rivers. Any development should restore and enhance water bodies to reduce flood risk and to conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water, for instance, culverts should be opened up. Any work within the channel of a watercourse or near a Main River will need Flood Defence Consent as well as Planning Permission.

Drainage should be by Sustainable Drainage Systems which should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways. The site must be split up into multiple subcatchments with control features for each subcatchment. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible. Water should be managed on the surface where possible.

UU Comments An extensive landscaped area will be required to act as a buffer to the adjacent waste water treatment works. The landscaped buffer will be a minimum of 100m in width between the nearest residential curtilage, and the boundary of the treatment works.

The development should be designed so as to minimise potential odour impacts to residents of the site. Careful masterplanning is required to mitigate the risk of odour and noise nuisance. Appropriate soft landscaping should be included to strengthen the buffer between the treatment works and any new development at the site.

Other Constraints:

• This site falls within a Hazardous Installations (Outer/Middle/Inner) Consultation Zone. Contact the Health and Safety Executive for more information. • Barrow Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) – United Utilities have highlighted the close proximity to Barrow WwTW and that residential development is a sensitive receptor. • Habitats Regulation Assessment

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OPP4 Phoenix Road (by Travelodge), Barrow

Site Ref: OPP4 Phoenix Road (by Travelodge), Barrow Easting: 319087 Northing: 470452

Site Size: 0.68 Use /Indicative Yield: Mixed

Summary: Currently vacant site, part of former ironworks, surrounded by a mix of land uses such as hotel, leisure, offices, employment and the nearby fire and police stations. The site is located on the gateway to the town from Park Road and as such development should be of appropriate scale and design to enhance this key route.

Flood Zone: Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): The site lies within Flood Zone 1. The site includes some bushes and mature trees which may provide habitat for a variety of species. Proximity to commercial uses and the A590 is likely to impact upon its biodiversity value.

Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: The development of this site would result in the loss None. of private open space; however it was previously an industrial site. It is intended that a proportion of green space would be incorporated to any development (see GI comments below).

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: Prominent gateway location would benefit from high quality design incorporating some Green Space. Green Route around north and eastern boundary of site. Green Link around boundary with Cocken Lake and connection with established pedestrian/cycle links in the area.

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Highways Comments: Currently subject to planning application B16/2016/0634. TA and SuDS needed.

Land Ownership – Mixed Ownership (Part Barrow Borough Council, part private ownership)

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments Site has surface water concerns, especially in the western part of the site, as shown on the map below.

Drainage should be by Sustainable Drainage Systems which should be designed to mimic natural drainage flow paths, utilising existing natural low lying areas and conveyance pathways. Surface water should be managed as close to source as is possible. Water should be managed on the surface where possible.

Other Constraints:

• Health and Safety Executive Nuclear

Barrow Borough Council 103 Proposed Housing Site Assessments November 2017

OPP5 Kwik Save Premises, Holker St, Barrow in Furness

Site Ref: OPP5 Kwik Save Premises, Holker St, Barrow Easting: 319879 Northing: 469782 in Furness Site Size: 0.5 Use /Indicative Yield: Housing /Retail/Mixed

Summary: Previously developed site located in Barrow town centre.

Flood Zone: This site is located in Flood Zone 1. Biodiversity (including proximity to designated site): Vacant retail unit and associated parking area – low biodiversity value. Impact on open space/sports provision: Impact on heritage assets: Development of this site would not result in the loss A Heritage Impact Assessment has been completed of open space or sports provision. Development may for this site (see Heritage Impact Assessments even improve access to open space as an area of December 2017). green space is suggested (see comments below).

Impact on archaeological assets: This proposal raises no archaeological issues.

Green Infrastructure Considerations: Suggested area of Green Space at south-eastern corner of site and Green Link around the site periphery to provide a buffer between new and existing development and improve the visual amenities of the area.

Highways Comments: Developments with only a single point of access should be avoided as they segregate existing and new developments and do not provide for good walking and cycling connections. Misuse of these roads as through routes should be discouraged through the selection of alignments and features which will manage traffic speeds to less than 15mph. Alternatively frontage properties onto the surrounding streets may be considered sufficient.

Pedestrian links should be created with Holker Street, Dryden Street and Milton Street.

Barrow Borough Council 104 Proposed Housing Site Assessments November 2017

Visibility - 4.5m x 33m Land Ownership – Private Ownership Road Width 4.8m + footways.

Flooding & Drainage:

LLFA Comments

Some surface water concerns to the south of the site with the boundary of Dryden street. SuDS need to be used to the maximum to keep surface water out of sewers and road drainage. Attention to detail is needed at the site boundary to ensure that flow pathways do not send excess surface water that way.

Other Constraints:

• Health and Safety Executive Nuclear

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Contact:

Planning Policy Team

Development Services

Barrow Borough Council

Town Hall

Duke Street

Barrow-in-Furness

Cumbria Email: [email protected]

LA14 2LD Website: www.barrowbc.gov.uk/residents/planning/