MATTERS and ISSUES Prepared by Strutt & Parker (ID 3789) on Behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789) JANUARY 2018

Strutt & Parker on behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789)

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL – DISTRICT PLAN 2011-2031 – EXAMINATION EXAMINATION HEARING STATEMENT – MATTERS AND ISSUES Prepared by Strutt & Parker (ID 3789) on behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789) JANUARY 2018

1 Strutt & Parker on behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789)

North Hertfordshire District Plan 2011 – 2031 Examination

Thursday, 8 th February, 2018

Matter 11- Ashwell, Barkway, Barley, Breachwood Green, Hexton, Kimpton

Introduction

1. Strutt & Parker are instructed by Rand Brothers to submit this Hearing Statement to the Examination for the North Hertfordshire Submission District Plan 2011-2031 (NHSDP). Previous submissions on behalf of our clients have been made to North Hertfordshire District Council (EHDC) at the Regulation 19 stage and at earlier stages of the Local Plan process. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the representations made earlier on in the Local Plan process.

2. This Hearing Statement is specifically written in relation to Matter 11, which is relevant to the Site Allocations at Ashwell, Barkway, Barley, Breachwood Green, Hexton and Kimpton. This representation has been written specifically in relation to Site Allocation BK3, which is identified as Land between Cambridge Road and Royston Road, Barkway.

Policy BK3

3. As referenced within our Regulation 19 representation, our clients are fully supportive of the Local Plan and in particular the allocation of BK3. As set out within our previous representations, we consider that the allocation of BK3 is sound in planning terms and is positively prepared, justified, effective, and in accordance with national policy. This summary has not sought to repeat evidence and information submitted as part of our previous representations, however it does seek to clarify answers to the matters raised for Barkway, as set out in section 11.5 of the Planning Inspector’s Issues and Matters. Each question has been assessed in turn having regard solely to allocation BK3:

Are all of the proposed housing allocations deliverable? In particular, are they:

confirmed by all of the landowners as being available for the use proposed?

4. Yes, the allocation of BK3 is under the single ownership of the Rand Brothers and they are fully committed to the early delivery of development on the site. As set out in our letter to the programme officer dated 16 th October 2018, the allocation of BK3 was previously under two separate ownerships, namely our client the Rand Brothers and Miss Ines McIntyre. Previous representations had been made by Kaz Ryzner on behalf

2 Strutt & Parker on behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789)

of Miss Ines McIntyre under ID reference 775. Our clients previously owned the western portion of the allocation, whilst Ines McIntyre owned the smaller parcel of land to the east. However, our clients the Rand Brothers have since purchased the eastern proportion of the site in September 2017 and they are now the single owners of the overall allocation.

5. Having a single ownership for the overall allocation, is considered to be particularly helpful to facilitate the early delivery of the allocation and it will allow for a comprehensive master planning of the overall allocation as required by policy BK3 of the emerging Local Plan. The applicants are fully committed to overall masterplanning of the site and delivery of the highway link road between Royston Road and Cambridge Road as required by the allocation.

a) Supported by evidence to demonstrate that safe and appropriate access for vehicles and pedestrians can be provided?

6. Yes. A large proportion of the allocated site, was subject to a recent planning application, reference 16/02759/1. This planning application included access arrangements for access to the site onto Royston Road as a matter of detail. This was shown on Visibility Splay reference MMD-342232-C-DR-01-XX-1101, Rev P1.

7. As detailed on their consultation response dated 25 th January 2017, the Highway Authority confirmed no objection to the application subject to conditions, having regard to both vehicular and pedestrian access. This application was also accompanied by a Transport Statement, prepared by Mott McDonald that confirmed adequate capacity in the surrounding highway network. T

8. In addition, since the purchase of the eastern part of the allocaton by the Rand Brothers, further work has been undertaken by Ardent Consulting Engineers to demonstrate adequate access and egress into the site, from both Royston Road and Cambridge Road. This is shown on the Potential Access Arrangements Plan, reference 163461-001 (refer to Appendix A). This plan demonstrates adequate visibility splays to the site and was discussed with the Highway Authority at a meeting in December 2017. At this meeting the Highway Authority confirmed that they had no objection to the access points. It is also proposed to provide a widen pedestrian footpath along Cambridge Road. The proposals are therefore fully deliverable having regard to vehicular and pedestrian access matters.

b) Deliverable, having regard to the provision of the necessary infrastructure and services and any environmental or other constraints?

3 Strutt & Parker on behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789)

9. Yes, BK3 is fully deliverable having regard to the provision of infrastructure and services and all other environmental constraints. As set out above, a large proportion of the site has been subject to planning application reference 16/02759/1. This application was accompanied by a number of detailed reports having regard to all relevant technical information required to demonstrate the deliverability of the site. This included reports and surveys on the following:

• Flood Risk Assessment, including Drainage Strategy • Transport Statement • Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation • Arboricultural Impact Assessment • Ecology Survey- Phase 1 Habitat Report • Heritage Statement • Geoenvironmental Statement • Design & Access Statement • Planning Statement • Landscape Visual Impact Assessment and Landscape Masterplan • Relevant Plans

10. No objections were received from any statutory consultees on this planning application. This included consultation responses from the Highway Authority, Anglian Water, Environment Agency all whom confirmed no objection to the proposals. Since the purchase of the eastern part of BK3, survey work has already been undertaken in respect of ecological, arboricultural and drainage matters. This has confirmed that the site is fully deliverable in planning terms.

Are the proposed housing allocations justified and appropriate in terms of the likely impacts of the development?

11. Yes, the proposed allocation of site BK3 is fully justified and appropriate on the basis that it represents a logical expansion to the settlement boundary of Barkway. The application site also benefits from being located outside of the Metropolitan Green Belt. The NPPF is clear that Green Belt boundaries should only be altered in exceptional circumstances (paragraphs 83- 85). A high number of the sites being allocated as part of the Local Plan are within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The allocation of BK3 will assist North Hertfordshire District Council in meeting their objectively assessed housing needs, but it will also help protect the Green Belt, by ensuring that further land will not be released from the Green Belt for housing.

4 Strutt & Parker on behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789)

12. In addition, this statement is accompanied by a report by Kernon Countryside Consultants Ltd, which provides an evaluation of the potential impacts of the development on an existing stud (refer to Appendix B). As set out within this report, the allocated site can be delivered without harming the operation of the stud to the north of the site or the safety of horses (including foals). As part of future planning applications, the applicants are happy to work with North Hertfordshire District Council and engage with the adjacent landowners to ensure that the proposed development incorporates adequate landscaping and open space. Particular attention will be given to the periphery of the development, particularly along the northern boundary. This will ensure that the proposed development provides an adequate buffer with the stud to the north.

Are the proposed allocations the most appropriate option given the reasonable alternatives?

13. Site BK3 is the most reasonable site given the alternatives. As set out above the site benefits from being very well related to the development boundary of Barkway and is also one of a limited number of sites that are located outside of the Metropolitan Green Belt.

14. The allocation is fully consistent with policy SP2 of the emerging Local Plan, which sets out that Barkway, along with four other villages are identified for housing growth. The position of Barkway within the settlement hierarchy is appropriate and consistent with its location outside of the Green Belt and to support village growth.

15. The allocation of BK3 also has a number of benefits above solely the allocation of new housing to meet the Objectively Assessed Housing Need. In particular, BK3 will provide a new road connection between Royston Road and Cambridge Road, which will alleviate through traffic travelling through the village. This is a significant benefit of the allocation. As part of the allocation a new shop will also be delivered, which will be an integral part of the development and also a benefit to the village. In sustainability terms the shop is considered to be a strong benefit of the scheme and accords with national policy.

16. In addition, the land to the south of the site is safeguarded land for a Primary School. Initial discussions have been held with Hertfordshire County Council as the Education Authority, who have confirmed their support for the land to the south of the site to be safeguarded for a Primary School. The applicants are committed to further discussions at planning application stage with Hertfordshire County Council as appropriate.

5 Strutt & Parker on behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789)

Is the proposed settlement boundary consistent with the methodology for identifying the settlement boundaries and appropriate and justified?

17. Yes, the proposed settlement boundary for Barkway as set out on the proposals map, is fully justified. The proposed amendments to the settlement hierarchy for Barkway has been informed by a number of background reports and documents. In particular, this has included a Heritage Assessment for Barkway, which was an important evidence based document to inform the allocation of sites, which can be developed without compromising the heritage assets within Barkway. This includes BK3.

18. The amendment to the settlement boundary to include the allocation of BK3, in particular is appropriate. BK3 has a number of benefits above other alternative sites, which can be summarised as follows:

• It is located outside of the Green Belt and it will reduce pressure on further release of land from the Green Belt • It has the opportunity to comprehensive masterplanning, to include public open space, a new shop, and a link road between Royston Road and Cambridge Road. • There is potential for future integration with the safeguarded land for the school to the south. • It is under one ownership and the landowners are fully committed to early delivery of the allocation to meet the identified housing need. • It is located to the north side of Barkway, and can be developed without impacting on the identified heritage assets. • It is deliverability in all other respects having regard to transport, drainage, Arboricultural and ecological matters.

6 Strutt & Parker on behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789)

APPENDIX A: POTENTIAL ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS PLAN, REFERNCE 163461-001

7 Hedge 2.5h

147.03 145.09 145.11 146.98

Royston Road Private Gardens 146.40 146.86 Asphalt - 60mph OHL

Private land ROYSTON RL ROAD - CHANGE OF PRIORITY OPTION 153.54

146.78

Edge of cultivation 146.84 146.77

Concrete TC 146.70 NOTES: 146.97 153.36 144.88 146.63 2 Storey brick private dwellings TC Sag level H 145.17 146.61 146.63 146.60 146.60 146.62 145.17 Concrete 146.80 Small trees 3h 145 MH (UTL Private land) CL 146.48 146.46 146.50

146.44 146.50 OHL EL 146.53 150.45 Unable to survey extent of boundary

146.37 Hedge 2.5h EP 145.34 DESIGN SUBJECT TO LAND BOUNDARY / HIGHWAY 146.30 146.72 N RL 145.34 146.32 153.51

145.35

Small trees 3h 146.27 BOUNDARY INFORMATION 146.22 146.52 146.17 · VISIBILITY PROVIDED TO MANUAL FOR 145.40

Private Gardens 145.44

P/W 1.4h 146.02 Grass 145.28 146.00 STREETS STANDARDS

146.21 145.44 144.67 145.97

145.93 146.12 144.86

RS ACCESS PROVISION TO BE DISCUSSED AND RS 145.28 146.07

146.05 145.50

RS RS 30 145.98 145.84 H/Thorn 2h

145.66 P/W 1.4h 145.30 145.93 AGREED WITH HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

145.45 145.78 · 30mph POSITION / GATEWAY FEATURE 145.95 145.70

145.32 145.61 Grass

145.29 144.49 OHL TO BE EXTENDED FURTHER WEST ON

Private land 144.69 144.81 145.62 Edge of cultivation Sag level 145.27 152.38 145.33 Bank fades 145.41 145.30 ROYSTON ROAD

145.36

145.07 Hedge 1.6h 145.17

145.06

145.12 145.06 2.4m x 43m Grass 145.12

EP SY 144.97 Sag level 151.01 VISIBILITY SPLAY 144.19

144.36

144.89 144.44 144.90 145.11

144.92

144.70

144.73

144.72 144.89

144.75

144.46 RL 155.22 PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY

2 Storey brick private dwellings 146.43 Private land 143.78 144.55 P/R 1.5h RL 146.26 143.95 155.32 146.40 Grass VISIBILITY SPLAY SHOWN TO Hedge 1.8h 144.54 146.15 144.57 144.73 EL Grass 144.00 151.43 VISIBILITY SPLAY 146.19 146.03 Private land Public bridle way Arable field Sag level 144.31 TANGENT 150.28 146.01 145.98

SHOWN TO TANGENT Hedge 2h

Edge of cultivation 145.93 146.09 142.29 144.36 145.83 145.72 142.17 145.75 Grass 144.35 144.40 146.01 144.50145.75 Edge of cultivation

145.95 145.36 145.89 145.47 142.23 Private paddock 144.12 P/R 1.5h 142.10 Public bridle way Hedge 1.8h 145.80 145.76 RL 145.73 145.59 145.08 142.37 Vegetation 3h 145.17 154.09 Private land

145.63 145.42 Grass Private paddock 142.50 Private Gardens 143.39 144.80 142.47 142.25

144.22 144.98 P/R 1.2h

RL Grass P/R 1.5h 154.18 145.37 144.23 SLOW 143.53 144.16 145.28 Hedge 1.8h P/R 1.5h EP 144.44 142.49 145.59 Public bridleway Grass 144.64 Hedge 1.8h 143.71 P/R 1.5h Private woodland 145.15 145.07 144.12 142.58 142.57 P/R 1.2h 141.41 144.29 143.81 Hedge 1.8h 142.57 141.76 141.53 141.34 143.51 142.35 141.97 Unable to survey extent of boundary 144.22 Long grass 142.24 142.13 Long grass 145.45 Hedge 2h 143.36 Public bridleway 141.04 143.09 142.40 145 144.93 144.89 142.92 2 Storey brick private dwellings 142.64 142.61 141.68 141.46 141.35 140.92 P/R 1.2h Edge of cultivation Public bridle way 143.92 142.65 MH 143.72 Grass 142.57 CL 142.73 142.38 Long grass 140.73 143.54 143.18 142.07 140.63 Single storey outhouse 145.42 144.70 142.96 141.24 140.42 145.37 144.76 142.74 141.81 140.62 145.15 142.63 140.89 Public bridle way Grass Public bridle way Unable to survey due to hawthorn 4h 140.64 Grass 144.54 Public bridleway Unable to survey due to hawthorn 4h Ash 10h 141.08 Ash 10h 144.58 140.55 RL Hedge 2h 142.72 EL 144.41 Ash 10h Long grass PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY 150.25 141.44 C/L 1.9h 148.88 141.53 144.91 147.36 144.45 144.25 141.74 141.30 Unable to survey due to hawthorn 4h 144.05 143.97 142.59 141.89 141.11 140.58 Hedge 2h C/L 1.9h 140.59 144.29 Grass 143.79 142.17 141.02 144.14 C/L 1.9h 143.56 Hedge 2h 142.52 147.43 143.38 140.76 Private Gardens 143.93 Edge of cultivation Grass 140.74 143.82 143.19

147.30 143.07 142.86 1.2h P/R 143.68 142.76 142.61 143.52 142.46 RL 145.03 Grass 141.18 147.26 154.20 143.30 OHL 143.11 3h Hawthorn 141.45 141.38 141.02 OHL 142.89 Edge of cultivation 141.32 141.25 Long grass 140.96 EL 145.16 145.21 142.73 142.62 142.38 151.15 142.45 147.24 Private access 144 142.46 140.84 140.69 140.83 Small trees 3h 145.05 147.26

145.03

Public bridleway 146.93 141.95 147.08 142.50 142 146.97 143.34 143.05 142.39 142.74 142.25 141.68 Long grass 141.07 143.51 Hedge 2.5h 147.01 EP Unable to survey extent of boundary 141.53 140.83 Private Gardens 143.76 142.26 142.24 140.99 147.03 145.09 145.11 146.98 141.40 140.84 143.93 142.10 Syc 10h 140.77 141.29 Royston Road Private Gardens 144.17 140.63 146.40 140.79 146.86 C/L 1.9h 141.24 Asphalt - 60mph OHL 144.38 Private land RL 141.11 153.54 143 144.56 141.93 142.14 146.78 Oak 12h 140.44 Edge of cultivation 141.01 146.84 144.83 146.77 141.60 Private woodland Concrete TC 146.70 146.97 153.36 144.88 Sag level H 146.63 2 Storey brick private dwellings Long grass TC 146.63 145.17 146.61 142.19 140.93 Syc 12h 146.60 146.60 146.62 145.17 141.43 140.67 Concrete 140.05 146.80 Small trees 3h 142.27 140.52 145 142.47 140.62 Public bridleway MH (UTL Private land) 141.34 CL 146.48 140.80 146.46 146.50 142.67 140.28 146.44 Arable field 146.50 OHL EL 141.21 139.81 146.53 150.45 Unable to survey extent of boundary Hawthorn 3h 142.90 Ash 10h Arable field 142.10 140.72 140.11 P/R 1.2h 143.15 141.15 140.26 146.37 Hedge 2.5h C/L 1.9h EP 145.34 140.59 146.30 146.72 141.88 RL 145.34 143.35 139.66 Edge of cultivation 146.32 153.51 Arable field 142.06 141.02 140.06 139.89 145.35 143.51 140.42 ST07 140.99 Small trees 3h 142.12 141.64 146.27 143.75 139.89 146.52 142.19 TC 146.22 Long grass 139.29 139.61 146.17 142.01 140.23 143.97 145.40 140.87 145.44 141.41 Private Gardens 142.20 139.73 Beech 12h 144.24 P/W 1.4h 141.92 140.78 146.02 Grass 145.28 142.45 140.08 139.32 146.00 139.02 144.46 141.29 139.49 138.62 142.63 141.69 140.62 146.21 145.44 144.67 P/R 1.2h Oak 8h 145.97 142.89 141.19 139.87 Private woodland 138.56 146.12 Soil 138.50 145.93 Long grass 141.96 139.26 139.04 138.40

144.86 RS 141.54 RS 145.28 143.13 140.53 TC 138.91

146.07 142.09 P/R 1.3h 142.05 141.11 Asphalt 146.05 145.50 139.68 C/L 1.9h 143.35 Beech 10h 138.50 138.70 Single white line RS 30 145.98 141.36 Long grass RS 141.86 140.34 145.84 Extent of survey required H/Thorn 2h 141.06 138.33 143.58 138.42 138.41 145.66 P/W 1.4h 139.50 138.98 145.30 142 138.65 138.32 145.93 138.73 141.28 138.71 143.81 140.19 145.45 Public bridleway 138.69 145.78 140.88 138.70 Stump 145.95 138.67 138.70 Long grass 138.64 145.70 144.05 138.70 145.32 141.22 138.34 145.61 C/L 1.9h 139.99 138.59 138.60 138.27 Single white line 144.23 140.84 139.22 Grass 141.64 138.80 138.69 138.76 138.26 138.71 Grass Public bridleway 139.25 141.10 138.82 145.29 144.49 138.64 OHL 138.38 140.70 139.79 139.15 138.73 138.56 SI(Pub.Path) Private land 141.74 141.67 Soil mound 144.69 141.86 138.68 144.81 141.45 C/L 1.9h Top of bank fades National speed limit - Asphalt138.32 145.62 Edge of cultivation 141.97 138.67 138.64 141.89 Syc 8h 138.40 138.54 Cambridge Road - B1368 Sag level ST03 ST02 145.27 144 141.00 140.56 138.60 138.38 152.38 VISIBILITY SPLAY SHOWN TO 139.01 138.38 145.33 Bank fades 142.15 139.56 Soil 138.34 138.85 Soil 138.23 145.41 145.30 138.42 138.38 142.33 141.31 138.37 138.34 140.93 140.44 138.35 139.29 B/Setts Asphalt 142.55 141.69 138.80 145.36 138.30 138.36 TANGENT Long grass 140.78 Syc 8h 140.30 142.75 141.49 141.15

145.07 Hedge 1.6h 138.90 145.17 138.78 Asphalt 139.03 Hawthorn 3h 138.33 142.94 140.66 138.25 141.35 140.10 138.25 141.10 138.69 138.23 143.21 138.35 138.16 138.83 138.12 Long grass 138.64 138.30 Private arable land 145.06 141.22 140.55 143.38 139.84 138.84 145.06 138.59 138.64 138.17 145.12 141.59 140.97 Dilapidated P/R 1.2h 138.60 Grass 143.57 Granite B/Setts 138.84 138.93 Soil Soil 141.09 139.62 Top & bottom 138.73 145.12 140.44 of bank fades H/Chestnut 12h 138.17 141.59 138.94 143.73 140.86 138.09 141.75 141.74 138.71 141.57 138.09 EP 138.93 SY 144.97 143.99 141.03 139.34 140.24 138.16 138.07 Sag level 141.39 Syc 8h 138.58 151.01 Arable field 140.72 138.61 144.19 Long grass 138.20 138.11 140.97 139.12 Syc 6h 138.21

144.36 141.54 Edge of cultivation of Edge 139.95 141.19 138.91 138.19 140.62 2.4m x 84m VISIBILITY SPLAY 141.56 138.58 144.89 144.44 141.74 138.78 141.52 144.90 145.11 140.82 138.87 138.92 139.74 Asphalt 138.60 141.93 141.04 Soil 144.92 140.45 141.49 138.81 140.66 144.70 142.07 H/Chestnut 10h (EXISTING HEDGEROW TO BE 141 139.47 138.56 138.10 H/Chestnut 12h

Hawthorn 3h 141.31 140.97 137.99 142.32 140.30 140.61 138.14 141.68 141.58 142.58 139.19 138.10 141.14 138.53 140.91 139.98 142.73 140.43 137.99 CUT BACK/REMOVED) C/L 1.9h 144.73 141.01 138.87 144.72 144.89 142.98 139.88 138.89 140.79 138.71 138.45 144.75 138.49 143.21 140.31 138.06 C/L 1.9h 140.91 Ash 7h 138.06 144.46 138.71 139.57 143.41 140.66 140.02 Soil 137.89 138.91 137.99 138.60 138.54 141.24 140.83 143.63 H/Chestnut 10h 138.00 141.51 141.25 139.27 138.01 141.47 140.50 139.80 Soil Private land 143.78 141.24 140.73 138.52 144.55 137.89 141.31 139.10 Grass 143.95 143 140.46 Maple 7h 144.54 139.49 141.46 140.65 Public bridleway 141.04 144.57 138.77 144.73 144.00 Maple 7h 141.71 138.70 Syc 8h leaning 137.90 140.22 139.19 Arable field 140.47 138.60 137.80 Sag level 144.31 141.87 140.91 150.28 138.79 138.50 140.06 137.92 142.06 138.42 138.88 140.31 142.20 141.41 141.44 Edge of cultivation 139.74 141.10 140.79 144.36 H/Chestnut 10h POTENTIAL ACCESS FROM ROYSTON 138.56 137.80 142.42 141.14 140.10 144.35 144.40 141.12 144.50 142.64 139.53 140.90 138.72 137.81 140.70 138.45 138.43 137.71 142.82 139.87 138.37 137.77 Syc 8h 144.12 ROAD (6m WIDE CARRIAGEWAY) 139.21 138.47 140.78 143.00 137.82 140.63 Asphalt 139.59 2.4m x 215m VISIBILITY SPLAY Syc 8h 143.21 Long grass 138.90 141.11 Soil Soil

143.39 141.28 141.28 Syc 8h 140.68

144.22 141.31 140.51 Syc 8h 139.37 137.71 138.56 144.23 SLOW 143.53 H/Chestnut 12h 144.16 Hawthorn 3h 140.90 141.48 Syc 8h Grass 143.71 137.69 140.57 140.29 138.14 141.61 138.48 137.61 144.29 139.00 137.77

138.18 141.84 143.94 140.80 138.45

140.53 140.07 National speed limit - Asphalt 142.03 138.71 140.99 138.74 Cambridge Road - B1368

138.23 142.22 Single white line Arable field Single white line 144.03

OHL 141.01 139.78 140.66 140.30 138.40 138.13 137.59 144.03 142.35 141.12 137.67 137.66 144.10 141.11 138.67 H/Chestnut 10h 143.92 142.53 PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY 140.91 137.60 139.46 140.47 140.09 138.26 137.52

138.29 Asphalt 143.83 142.70

142.90 140.77

C/L 1.8h 139.13 140.37 139.86 Ash 8h 143.09 138.29 137.57 Private arable land 138.10 137.53 TP 140.97 143.28 143.83 140.57 Ash 10h x2 138.79 C/L 1.9h KO 139.62 140.21 143.38 141.22 Ash 10h

Ash 10h multi 137.46 143.83 143.75 Soil 143.79 138.49 Ash 8h 144.01 141.44 140.42 140.88 137.47

Hedge 1.6h 140.88 139.30 137.40 141.62 139.98 H/Chestnut 10h 141.05 Long grass Ash 10h multi SY 143.68 140.71 141.09 140.91 138.32 143.95 138.34 137.92 137.49 141.82 140.26 138.89 137.82 137.47 138.35 141.99 139.77 138.24 140.51 142.13 H/Chestnut 10h

OHL Long grass 140.06 UK 8h 137.44 143 ST04 138.53 137.36 142.15 139.53 137.34 143.58 142 Soil 137.26 143.50 143.45 140.36 Soil RP 142.30 Dense vegetation 1.5h 139.87

C/L 1.9h 137.34 138.25 137.39 Sag level 143.46 142.48 140.64 140 138.28 137.76 148.91 139.25 137.67 140.92 140.92 143.60 140.77 140.15 Asphalt H/Chestnut 10h 142.74 139.54 137.34 140.66 138.23 140.44 140.89 142.89 138.89 138.21 Soil 137.64 141.05 Public bridleway 139.99 137.23 139.36 143.09 140.72 137.11 140.29 143.38 141.14 143.26 138.58 137.19 149.00 143.24 H/Chestnut 10h 137.25 137.26 Sag level 141.21 139.79 139.08 137.60

143.31 Hawthorn 3h 140.04 141.38 138.36 137.20 Private Gardens 143.38 137.18 TC Arable field 141.48 140.80 DRAFT Unable to survey due to 140.84 139.52 140.38 138.77 dense vegetation 1.5h 137.42 138.24 139.81 138.30 RL Grass 141.78 RL 137.47 152.24 152.28 Grass

Edge of cultivation of Edge 137.48 Soil 137.08 C/L 1.9h 141.88 137.44 143.17 Top of banks fade 136.97 138.45 137.11 2 Storey brick private dwelling 140.17 139.28 137.37 143.08 TC 137.04 EL 141.97 139.60 143.08 149.69 140.43 137.26 ST01 142.18 140.45 138.26 143.11 138.36 2.4m x 93m VISIBILITY SPLAY 139.91 138.99 137.23 RP 142.36 139.32 RL 137.04 RL 140.53 148.31 148.30 143.11 Long grass H/Chestnut 8h Asphalt H/Chestnut 10h 142.50 Hawthorn 3h 138.69 140.70 140.56 140.16 138.21 140.54 136.99 142.63 139.68 137.14 137.00 142.68 139.05 EL 140.79 136.96 136.86 137.00 146.36 142.99 (EXISTING HEDGEROW TO BE RP 138.36 Top of bank fades 141 140.94 TP 136.98 142.88 139.45 137.07 139.91 142.87 141.10 Grass 138.78 136.90 138.15 H/Chestnut 8h 138.22 Unable to survey due to 141.29 138.14 dense vegetation 1.5h 136.93 142.90 CUT BACK/REMOVED) 139.19 137.04 139.68 140.16 136.92 141.56 138.07 137.71 Ret. pin kerb 0.2h National speed limit - Asphalt136.86 139 138.36 136.91 Cambridge Road - B1368 137.10 136.91 2 Storey brick private dwelling RL 142.77 Single white line 141.76 Grass RL 150.66 140.18 138.91 136.86 Private arable land 150.64 Edge of cultivation 140.36 H/Chestnut 8h 140.36 POTENTIAL ACCESS FROM CAMBRIDGE 142.78 139.43 141.91 Arable field 139.89 Top of bank fades 138.09 137.07 136.86 EL 136.80 148.10 Single white line 142.63 141.98 136.84 138.63 137.79 136.71 140.27 137.91 Long grass 142.66 139.19 142.13 138.06 137.14 139.68 140.47 Long grass ROAD (6m WIDE CARRIAGEWAY) 137.00 Hedge 1.6h 136.81 142.29 138.00 Grass 142.73 Grass Grass 138.33 140.64 137.76 136.80 136.74 RL 142.42 151.16 139.47 138.91 140.81 136.99 142.57 142 UK 5h Private Gardens 137.18 H/Chestnut 10h 139.91 Asphalt Rev Description 142.55 Drn Chk App Date 140.91 138.17 139.63 H/Chestnut 10h Hawthorn 3h 137.72 139.17 138.54 EL 141.11 UK 5h multi 136.97 136.67 2 Storey brick private dwelling 148.00 142.43 140.07 139.95 137.89 136.58 136.97 141.38 C/L 1.9h 142.41 140.11 137.75

Public bridleway 138.25 136.85 142.31 141.51 139.39 138.92 139.91 136.70 142.28 142.62 Unable to survey due to 141.59 137.87 dense trees 5h 136.80 136.66 TP 142.48 Grass Top of bank 136.71 Brambles 1h 137.78 fades UK 8h 137.86 RS 138.62 CONSULTING 142.62 141.65 139.90 142.30 142.46 Long grass Grass 142.29 139.09 136.86 Unmade 141.85 C/L 1.9h 137.72 ground 139.81 137.73 142.56 139.86 142.47 142.56 142.05 139.87 137.92 142.32 140.03 138.34 137.67 Grass 139.56 142.18 142.09 139.82 139.74 138.79 136.57 142.12 136.85 Top of bank fades 142.46 136.61 140.20 136.99 136.47 ENGINEERS RL 151.15 139.62 138 142.12 139.46 140.35 139.34 137.89 ARDENT

139.74 139.20 138.53 137.60 136.54 140.56 Ash 10h approx. location 136.86

141.96 137.84 136.60 140.70 138.23 137.00 142.03 ST08 MP 139.00 138.92 Suite 207 FH 140.90 UK 6h 137.68 139.50 Village Hall property Grass 136.55 137.57 Unable to survey due to Private arable land 141.02 138.03 dense trees 5h 141.98 141.98 142.25 C/L 1.9h 137.43 141.85 139.47 136.47 One Alie Street 139.31 138.62 136.82 136.38 RL 141.04 140 138.74 137.45 149.50 136.87 139.59 141.14 Dilapidated building remains - Rubble & Soil Bench Hedge 1.6h 136.94 141.82 137.61 Asphalt 136.87 London 139.84 UK 10h 141.27 139.35 136.43 139.19 140.05 138.19 P/W 1h 138.50 137.25 141.77 141.47 137.26 136.84 E1 8DE 139.21 136.50 140.27 137.30 136.47 141.57 136.70 Royston Road 140.41 137.30 137.16 141.60 137.70 136.81

Asphalt - 30mph 141.86 Ash 10h 141.61 141.56 GG 141 140.53 Top of bank fades 136.29 136.39 138.01 141.52 137.92 136.28 Oak 10h 140.71 Tel: 020 7680 4088 Arable field 2 Storey brick private dwellings Long grass 137.45 136.72 140.67 137.62 136.59 136.35 · SUBJECT TO ARBORICULTURE / Fax: 020 7488 3736 140.74 138.85 141.46 136.39 Unmade 139.06 EL ground 137.37 146.84 Village Hall property 140.83 Arable field 138.76 137.27 Unable to survey due to 137.02 dense trees 5h Private Gardens Grass 136.41 140.93 Arable field 139.07 ECOLOGY REVIEW 141.53 137.21 141.25 141.19 136.30 141.25 C/L 1.9h 141.16 141.02 139.33 UK 10h 136.47 136.21 137.07 Web: www.ardent-ce.co.uk 141.05 C/L 1.9h 136.93 136.97 139.57 137.20 137 136.71 136.92 Edge of cultivation 139.84 136.28 E-mail: [email protected] UK 6h 136.24

137.10 abcdee 139.96 141.15 136.73 Asphalt 138.72 136.55 137.01 136.99 138.53 136.77 136.25 139 Small trees 6h 140.14 136.71 136.82 140.29 138.44 · PROPOSED LEVELS TO BE OHL 141.02 140.30 136.30 141.13 139.95 OHL 140.96 140.93 H/Chestnut 10h 136.60 136.58 136.82 136.24 Client 140.94 136.71 136.72 140.31 Top of bank fades 136.44 Grass 136.14 136.60

139.65 136.56 UK 8h 136.50 140.32 Grass 136.49 REVIEWED 136.28 136.36 136.30 136.08 RL 140.89 140.40 136.53 Bottom of bank 149.49 136.24 fades 136.08 136.16 Unmade 138.45 ground 136.42 136.10 139.24 136.24 TOPOGRAPHICAL & MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS 138.21 2.4m x 90m VISIBILITY SPLAY ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS 140.49 138.25 Hazel 5h multi AH Arch Head Height FH Fire Hydrant RSJ Rolled Steel Joist AR Assumed Route FBD Floor Board Direction SI Sign Post Village Hall property AV Air Valve FH Fire Hydrant SP Arch Spring Point Height BB Belisha Beacon FL Floor Level SV Stop Valve UK 10h 136.60 BH Bore Hole FP Flag Pole SW Surface Water 136.07 BL Bed Level FW Foul Water SY Stay BO Bollard GG Gully Grate Tac Tactile Paving BrP Brace Post GV Gas Valve TC Telecom Cover 140.58 BS Bus Stop HH Head Height TH Trial Pit 140.79 RAND BROTHERS BU Bush IC Inspection Cover THL Threshold Level 140.85 ST05 B/W Barbed Wire Fence IL Invert Level TL Traffic Light 140.70 140.78 BX Box (Utilities) I/R Iron Railings ToW Top of Wall 136.74 136.04 C/B Close Board Fence KO Kerb Outlet TP Telegraph Pole 138.85 CH Cill Height LP Lamp Post TV Cable TV Cover CL Cover Level MH Manhole UB Universal Beam Hedge 1.6h 140.69 Soil 136.02 C/L Chain Link Fence MP Marker Post UC Unknown Cover 136.10 136.19 C-Lev Ceiling Level NB Name Board UK Unknown Tree EL P/W 1h Col Column OHL Overhead Line (approx) USB Under Side Beam C/P Chestnut Paling Fence Pan Panel Fence UTL Unable To Lift 145.61 cultivation of Edge CR Cable Riser PB Post Box VP Vent Pipe DC Drainage Channel PM Parking Meter WB Waste Bin DH Door Head Height PO Post WH Weep Hole DP Down Pipe P/R Post & Rail Fence WL Water Level · SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL DR Drain P/W Post & Wire Fence WM Water Meter RL 140.80 EL Eaves Level P/Wall Partition Wall WO Wash Out 148.19 EP Electric Pole RE Rodding Eye X.XX Floor to Ceiling Height RS ER Earth Rod RL Ridge Level ET EP+Transformer RP Reflector Post X.XX F/C Floor to False Ceiling Ht C/B 1.3h H/Chestnut 10h FB Flower Bed RS Road Sign 140.66 FBD Floor Board Direction RSD Roller Shutter Door Survey Control Station Cabinet Grass 136.08 DRAWING NOTE Concrete 140.74 Topographical Surveys 138.16 138.02 Small trees 6h 136.51 140.71 138.21 Trees are drawn to scale showing the average canopy spread. Descriptions and 140.03 136.51 heights should be used as a guide only. 140.08 Edge of cultivation 139.81 TC 140.69 Soil All building names, descriptions, number of storeys, construction type including roof Grass 136.52 line details are indicative only and taken externally from ground level. 139.93 All below ground details including drainage, voids and services have been identified 140.13 140.10 139.76 P/R 1.2h Asphalt TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY TO from above ground and therefore all details relating to these features including; Grass sizes, depth, description etc will be approximate only. All critical dimensions and 140.04 136.52 connections should be checked and verified prior to starting work. 2 Storey brick private dwellings TP 139.54 30mph speed limit - Asphalt 140.56 140.00 Detail, services and features may not have been surveyed if obstructed or not reasonably visible at the time of the survey. 140.00 Private Gardens 140.56 Cambridge Road - B1368 Measured Building Surveys 140.79 139.61 136.54 Project Title: Measurements to internal walls are taken to the wall finishes at approx 1m above 140.12 Grass 136.03 the floor level and the wall assumed to be vertical. 140.53 139.44 Edge of cultivation Small trees 6h 136.06 Cill heights are measured as floor to the cill and head heights are measured from 140.46 UK 8h cill to the top of window. UK 8h 140.15 140.05 135.95 General 139.50 The contractor must check and verify all site and building dimensions, levels, 140.23 utilities and drainage details and connections prior to commencing work. Any 140.22 Grass 136.07 VERIFY VISIBILITY errors or discrepancies must be notified to Survey Solutions immediately. 140.25 140.06 UK 8h The accuracy of the digital data is the same as the plotting scale implies. All 139.19 H/Chestnut 12h dimensions are in metres unless otherwise stated. 140.17 P/W 1h Extent of survey required 140.04 The survey control listed is only to be used for topographical surveys at the stated 140.48 140.23 139.91 scale. All control must be checked and verified prior to use. 139.91 Small trees 6h 139.20 Private arable land UK 10h 140.27 140.24 © Land Survey Solutions Limited holds the copyright to all the information 139.71 contained within this document and their written consent must be obtained before 140.20 138 copying or using the data other than for the purpose it was originally supplied. 137.94 135.98 Do not scale from this drawing. 140.23 140.32 138.93 Brambles 1h 140.10 139.49

P/W 1h 137.86 140.31 140.27 138.96

139.20 140.39 140.26 137.86 SLOW 140.44 Grass Vegetation - small trees 6h 140.14 ROYSTON ROAD, BARKWAY C/L 1h 138.49 UK 8h OHL UK 8h Ipswich Coventry Yeovil Norwich Perth Nottingham Brentwood 140.56 140.31 140.25 138.46 Tel No: 0845 0405 969 Fax No: 0845 0405 970 C/B 1.8h 138.87 www.survey-solutions.co.uk [email protected] 140.57 Edge of cultivation LAND SURVEYING BUILDING SURVEYING UNDERGROUND SURVEYING Small trees 6h Public bridle way RL 140.33 Sycamore 10h 148.20 140.29 140.26 Vegetation - small trees 6h Unable to survey extent of boundary Grass 138.19

P/W 1h Private Gardens Private land 138.46 138.26

137.91 Small trees 6h

S Chestnut 16h 137.95 137.76 137.70

Private Gardens 137.62 138.13 137.72 Drawing Title: RL 137.65 147.73 137.72 Grass 137.67 EL P/W 1h 145.05 EL Small trees 6h 144.58 137.59 137.80 137.66 Sycamore 16h

RL 147.44 137.45 ST06 RL 2 Storey brick private dwellings 147.40 137.32 EL Private Gardens 142.01 2 Storey brick private dwellings POTENTIAL ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS 137.37

RL RL 144.66 144.66

2 Storey brick private dwellings

Private land A2 Scale Date Designed by ST09 1:1000 12.10.17 DV Drawn by Checked by Approved by DV IW SAF

RL 147.68 Reproduced from/based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of the Controller of Her Drawing Number Rev Majesty's Stationary Office, Crown Copyright Reserved. License No. 100020449 163461-001 -

y:\ardent projects\163461 - barkway (re-plan)\technical\acad\drawings\163461-001.dwg Strutt & Parker on behalf of Rand Brothers (ID 3789)

APPENDIX B: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT BARKWAY EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON AN EXISTING STUD

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT BARKWAY EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON AN EXISTING STUD

DRAFT ALLOCATION BK3 January 2018

1 Introduction 1.1 Rand Brothers are seeking to develop a site on the northern edge of the village of Barkway for residential development of up to 140 dwellings, adjoining Cambridge Road.

1.2 To the north of this site lies the Newsells Park Stud, a large and established racehorse stud.

1.3 This report analyses the potential impacts that residential development in this location could have on the operation and success of the Newsells Park Stud.

1.4 It is concluded that, with normal levels of good design, there should be no adverse impact on the Stud’s activities or success.

2 This Report 2.1 This report:  describes the proposals in section 3;  sets out possible areas of concern or conflict in section 4;  and assesses the potential for there to be any impact on the Stud in section 5.

2.2 This report has been carried out by Tony Kernon. I am a Rural Chartered Surveyor and a Fellow of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants. I have specialised in agricultural and equestrian buildings and dwellings, and environmental impact assessment, for thirty years. My Curriculum Vitae is at Appendix KCC1.

Greenacres Barn, Stoke Common Lane, Purton Stoke, Swindon SN5 4LL T: 01793 771333 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kernon.co.uk ______

Directors - Tony Kernon BSc(Hons), MRAC, MRICS, FBIAC Sarah Kernon Chartered Surveyor – Verity Drewett BSc(Hons), MRICS, MBIAC Consultant – Sam Eachus BSc (Hons)

3 The Proposals 3.1 It is proposed to develop land to the north of Barkway. This would be for residential development.

3.2 At this stage no designs have been finalised for the development. The site extends to 7.7 ha. It has been put forward for development as draft allocation BK3, shown below. Insert 1: Proposed Allocation BK3

3.3 Design criteria are set out in the Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission (October 2016) at page 144.

4 Newsells Park Stud: Areas of Concern 4.1 The Newsells Park Stud objected to draft allocation in their Local Plan Publication Stage Representation of November 2016.

4.2 The representation is attached as Appendix KCC2. The key issues raised are as follows:  the Stud has been established for over 100 years, employs 25 staff, has over 210 stables and is integrally linked to the Horse Racing Industry;  the land immediately adjoining the proposed allocation is the best pasture, used for raising mares and foals;

2 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

 an increase in the use of bridleways 17 and 18, by pedestrians, horse riders and dog walkers, could adversely affect the operation of the Stud;  increases in traffic to Barkway, including a school and convenience store, could have adverse impacts on the Stud as a result of noise and disturbance.

4.3 Newsells Park Stud request that allocation BK3 be removed from the Local Plan.

4.4 In the event that is not agreed, they request that the text of the Local Plan be ameded to incorporate text to require the development to incorporate “measures to minimise any impact on Newsells Park Stud”, as set out in their representation (Appendix KCC2).

5 Assessment 5.1 Essentially the concern of Newsells Park Stud is two-fold:  concern about disturbance, especially noise, from activity and traffic affecting the Stud;  concern about conflicts arising from increased use of Bridleways 17 and 18, and with users interacting with horses.

5.2 General Noise and Disturbance. There may be an increase in ambient noise in the paddocks closest to the proposed development. Residential development leads to noise from people talking, lawnmowers, cars and general human activity. However it is rarely loud, sharp or unexpected.

5.3 Horses, including mares and foals, will acclimatise to background noise. There are important studs, for example, on the edge of Newmarket close to the busy A14 and the race course (including The National Stud and New England Stud, just as examples).

5.4 There should be no adverse impact on the Stud as a result of general noise and disturbance from the residential use of the site as proposed.

5.5 The representation states that the land closest to the allocation is the best for rearing foals due to its clayey soils over chalk. According to the National Soil Map1 most of Newsells Park is covered with the same soil association, soil type 411d Hanslope soils. The land closest to the proposed allocation has no unique status within the holding based on that information. An extract is reproduced in Appendix KCC3, enlarged from the 1:250,000 base.

1 Soils of England and Wales Sheet 4: Eastern England, SSEW, 1:250,000 scale, 1983.

3 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

5.6 Use of Bridleways 17 and 18. These two bridleways are existing. They run along the southern boundary of the Stud (No 18) or north-south through the middle of the Stud (No 17), as shown below. Insert 2: Bridleways 17 and 18

Source: Hertfordshire.gov.uk

5.7 Therefore the Stud must already have to manage the public use of the bridleways, including use by horse riders, walkers and those walking with dogs.

5.8 It is clear that the use of the land as Stud land has not been prevented by the existence of these bridleways. It is also evident, from the undoubted success of the Stud, that the bridleways have been managed successfully and have not inhibited the success of the Stud.

5.9 The Stud breeds some of the best horses in the country. Foals will be very valuable, given the sires used. Therefore the Stud has been careful to ensure that dogs (loose or under control) do not currently result in a risk to foals.

5.10 The potential increase in use of the bridleways could occur irrespective of the allocation of BK3. However it is probable that use of BK3 will increase, particularly for dog walkers, if BK3 is developed. However, the use of the Stud’s grazing land would not be adversely affected in a significant way.

5.11 Fences to the bridleway contain the possible trespass of dogs or people from the bridleway onto the private Stud land.

4 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

5.12 Double fencing, with a second fence to stop horses being able to touch each other in different paddocks, already exists as shown below. This double fencing is also shown on the OS base maps. Insert 3: Goggle Earth Image (annotated)

Paddock fencing

Proposed allocation

5.13 Any increased use of the bridleways by walkers would not significantly affect the use of the stud pasture, and is already a factor that must be managed.

6 Conclusions and Recommendations 6.1 The Stud seeks an amendment to the Local Plan to delete allocation BK3 due to noise and the possible increase in the use of Bridleways 17 and 18. This is not warranted. There would be no impact of a scale that would harm the operation of the Stud or the safety of horses (including foals) at the Stud.

6.2 The Stud seeks, in the alternative, the inclusion of wording into the draft allocation to maintain the bridleway 17 through the site, and to incorporate measures to minimise impact on the Stud.

6.3 I do not comment on the incorporation of bridleway 17. Whether this runs through the allocation, or horses divert to use bridleway 18 to connect to 17 north of the allocation, would have no significant effect on the operation of the Stud. Therefore it is a matter for public rights of way rather than a matter of impact on the Stud.

5 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

6.4 I would support the Stud’s request for recognition within the wording of the allocation. Normal residential development design, incorporating landscaping and open space around the periphery, would normally meet the noise considerations, and therefore there should be no consequent reduction in the capacity of the site to deliver the dwellings required.

6 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

Appendix KCC1 Curriculum Vitae

7 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

CURRICULUM VITAE

ANTHONY PAUL KERNON

SPECIALISMS  Agricultural buildings and dwelling assessments  Equestrian building and dwelling assessments (racing, sports, rehabilitation, recreational enterprises)  Farm and estate diversivification and development  Assessing the impacts of major development proposals on rural businesses  Land resources and impacts of development  Expert witness work

SYNOPSIS

Tony is a rural surveyor with nearly 30 years experience in assessing agricultural and equestrian businesses and farm diversification proposals, and the effects of development proposals on them. Brought up in rural Lincolnshire and now living on a small holding in Wiltshire, he has worked widely across the UK and beyond. He is recognised as a leading expert nationally in this subject area. Married with two children. Horse owner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Rural Land Management, University of Reading (BSc(Hons)). 1987. Awarded 2:1. Diploma of Membership of the Royal Agricultural College (MRAC). Professional Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) (No. 81582). (1989).

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Co-opted member of the Rural Practice Divisional Council of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. (1994 - 2000) Member of the RICS Planning Practice Skills Panel (1992-1994) Member of the RICS Environmental Law and Appraisals Practice Panel (1994 - 1997). Fellow of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants (MBIAC) (1998 onwards, Fellow since 2004). Secretary of the Rural Planning Division of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants (BIAC) (1999 – present).

EXPERIENCE AND APPOINTMENTS

1997 ------> Kernon Countryside Consultants. Principal of agricultural and rural planning consultancy specialising in research and development related work. Specialisms include essential dwelling and building assessments, assessing the effects of development on land and land-based businesses, assessing the effects of road and infrastructure proposals on land and land-based businesses, and related expert opinion work.

Greenacres Barn, Stoke Common Lane, Purton Stoke, Swindon SN5 4LL T: 01793 771333 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kernon.co.uk

1987 - 1996 Countryside Planning and Management, Cirencester. In nearly ten years with CPM Tony was involved in land use change and environmental assessment studies across the UK and in Europe. From 1995 a partner in the business, work covered included feasibility studies for possible grant schemes, evaluation of planning controls and existing environmental schemes, assessments of the need for farm dwellings and related agricultural developments, Environmental Assessments and planning studies, and expert witness work.

1983 - 1984 Dickinson Davy and Markham, Brigg. Assistant to the Senior Partner covering valuation and marketing work, compulsory purchase and compensation, and livestock market duties at Brigg and Louth.

RECENT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

TRAINING COURSES

Landspreading of Non Farm Wastes. Fieldfare training course, 24 – 25 November 2009 Foaling Course, Twemlows Hall Stud Farm, 28 February 2010

LAND USE STUDIES

1992 Back Brook Water Catchment Study: An assessment of the quantity of water provision needed to serve farms in an area of Shropshire, based on interview and survey. For the NRA. 1992 - 1994 Planning Controls over Agricultural and Forestry Development and Rural Building Reuse: Study into current controls for the Department of Environment, assessing the effectiveness and advising on changes needed to the GDO Schedule 2 Parts 6 and 7 and PPG 7 Annex B, C, D and E. With LUC. Suggesting the new tests for farm dwellings. 1992 - 1995 Countryside Stewardship - Monitoring and Evaluation: Four year project to assess effectiveness of grant aid scheme (with LUC) for the Countryside Commission. 1995 Isles of Scilly Historic Landscape Management Plan: Agricultural feasibility input to a study of the islands, co-ordinated by LUC, advising on the potential for grant aided landscape change for the Duchy of Cornwall. 1995 - 1996 Characterisation of Farming in Natural Areas: An analysis of farm structure within sample NA's in England, for English Nature. Examining the changes within agriculture and their opportunities for nature conservation. With LUC. 1996 Severn/Vyrnwy Confluence Study: Feasibility study of the potential for wetland recreation. Involving farm businesses analysis. With LUC. 1996 Rural Development Forestry. Desk based study of the potential for afforestation initiatives covering a large area of North Devon and east Cornwall. With LUC. 1997 - 1999 High Weald Agri-environmental and Integrated Rural Development Study, now one of the Countryside Commission Land Management Initiatives (LMI’s). Funded by a consortium comprising the Countryside Commission, the NFU, Wealden District and West Sussex councils, a study to assess the changes affecting the farming sector and the landscape, and to assess the benefits that ESA might bring to the area. 1997 Fen Centre. Examining the feasibility of a fen centre to provide regional rural employment under an Objective 5b grant. 1997 - 1998 Objective 5b Rural Wales. Technical assessments for EAGGF applications for applications in the Rural Wales 5b area. 1998 Severn/Vyrnwy Confluence Study. Update farm business budget models for Objective 5b application for the Countryside Commission Land Management Initiative. 1998 Eden Dome. Input to Objective 5b application. 1998 Monsal Trail Enhancement Study. Evaluation of the compatibility of railway and long distance trail use of a trackbed, and assessment of options and extensions. 1998 – 1999 Somerset Level and Moors Recognition Options Study. Evaluation of the changing agricultural industry in the Somerset Levels and Moors area as part of the Levels and Moors Partnership (LAMP) funded “Study of Recognition Options”. 1998 – 1999 Gwynedd LandMAP Study. Specialist agricultural input to the production of a landmap for the County, enabling all known areas of importance to be logged onto GIS and interpreting the trends, opportunities and threats for the industry in the area. 1999 Ex-ante Appraisal of the Rural Development Plan for Wales. Analysis of the proposed Rural Development Plan which covers all areas in Wales outwith the urban developments

9 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

and seeks to draw down EU funding for many schemes such as agri-environmental, upland and food marketing subsidies and payments, for the National Assembly for Wales. 1999 - 2000 Integrated Farm Appraisals. Development of a system of IFA’s for the Countryside Agency and FRCA, endeavouring to develop a replicable system of farm business, environmental and social appraisal for farm and rural businesses. 1998 Ridgeway Project. Input to farmer liaison meetings regarding the future for land uses adjacent to England’s “Oldest Road”. 2000 Kelmarsh Heritage Landscape Management Plan. Agricultural input, including interview and liaison with tenants. 2000 North Wessex Downs AONB Management Study. Research and consultation regarding the possible future for the structure of management in the AONB. 2000 Sustainable Farm Diversification in the NALMI. Farmers in the Norfolk Arable Land Management Initiative were concerned that the planning system was hindering diversification. The Countryside Agency commissioned a study which identified that the planning system did not block development proposals, produced a Guide for farmers, and has led to several improvements to the working relationship. 2001 Farm Diversification and Travel to Work Patterns. Research with the University of West of England and LUC, recording the travel patterns of farm diversification projects nationwide. 2001 The Provision of Integrated Advice to Farmers and Landowners. A research contract with LUC for the Countryside Agency, to advise on the most successful model for providing integrated economic/environmental/social advice (ongoing). 2001 Stonehenge Land Use Plan. Input to the Land Use Plan, assessing potential effects on farm businesses. 2002 High Weald AONB. Investigation of the linkages between farm diversification and land management. 2002 The Land Based Economy of Kent. An investigation of the agricultural and related economic sectors across the county, identifying linkages and prospects. A post-Curry assessment completed by KCC and Land Use Consultants. 2002 An Evaluation of the IFA Programme. An assessment being carried out by KCC and the Royal Agricultural College Enterprise evaluating the Countryside Agency programme in the High Weald. 2003 Review of the Planning Consultancy Advice Scheme. A review for DEFRA of the free Planning Consultancy Advice Scheme and other methods of advising farmers about farm diversification and the planning system. 2003 – 2004 Review of policy for Essential Dwellings in the Countryside. Together with LUC and the University of Aberystwyth, we are commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government to review the effectiveness of current policy on agricultural, equine and other dwellings, and to advise on any policy changes. 2004 Swindon Urban Fringe: Fringe Benefits? The North Wessex Downs AONB Team and parties evaluated the likely future for this important area. KCC provided research and acted as facilitators. 2004 - 2005 Swindon Urban Fringe Action Plan. A consortium of local authorities and the Countryside Agency have commissioned a study to devize an Action Plan, involving consiserable local input and partnership working. 2004 Review of the Voluntary Initiative. KCC is involved with a review by the Environment Agency of the Voluntary Initiative for reducing the negative effects of pesticide applications onto agriculutral crops. 2005 Farming Connect Planning Advice. Appointed consultant to provide subsidised planning advice to farmers across South Wales. 2005 – 2006 Urban Fringe Farming Study. Countryside Agency study of the changes and problems of farming the urban fringe. With LUC. 2006 – 2007 Knepp Castle Holistic Management Plan. A review and management plan to allow natural processes to dominate over a large estate in Sussex. 2007 Swindon Front Garden Landscape Plan. Liaison with tenant farmers to produced action plan for landscape change. 2007 Supplementary Planning Guidance. Review and analysis to draft SPG on farm dwellings for North Devon and Torridge Councils.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONTRIBUTIONS

1991 Slate Hall Regional Shopping Centre, Cambridge 1992 Stonehenge Visitor Centre 1991 National Gas Transmission System, Greece

10 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

1992 Port Wakefield Channel Tunnel Freight Terminal, Yorkshire 1992 Yalding Pumping Station and Medway to Bewl Water Pipeline, Kent 1992 - 1994 Deeside Industrial Park, Clwyd 1993 Woodhouse Farm Gravel and Landfill Site, Kelvedon, Essex 1993 A1(M) Widening, Junctions 1-6 (Stage 2) 1993 New National Forest 1994 - 1995 A55 Llanfairpwll to Nant Turnpike, Anglesey (Stage 3) 1994 - 1995 A479(T) Talgarth Bypass, Powys (Stage 3) 1995 Kilkhampton bypass (Stage 2) 1996 Squabb Wood Landfill site, Hampshire 1996 Imperial Park (LG Electronics), Newport 1997 Brocastle Farm Industrial estate, Bridgend 1998 A477 Bangeston to Nash improvement, Pembroke 2000 South-east Caerphilly 2000 Ammanford Outer Relief Road 2001 A421 Great Barford Bypass 2001 Boston Southern Relief Road 2001 Cardiff Airport – business park 2002 Expansion of RAF St Athan 2003 A40 St Clears - Haverfordwest 2003 A470 Cwmbrach – Newbridge on Wye 2003 A11 Attleborough bypass 2003 - 2008 A487 Porthmadog bypass (Inquiry 2008) 2004 A55 Ewloe Bypass 2004 A40 Witney – Cogges link 2005 – 2007 A40 Robeston Wathen bypass (Inquiry 2007) 2005 – 2007 East Kent Access Road (Inquiry 2007) 2006 M4 widening around Cardiff 2007 – 2008 A40 Cwymbach to Newbridge (Inquiry 2008) 2007 A483 Newtown bypass 2008 – 2009 A470/A483 Builth Wells proposals 2009 – 2010 A487 Caernarfon-Bontnewydd 2009 – 2010 North Bishops Cleeve extension 2009 – 2010 Land at Coombe Farm, Rochford 2009 – 2011 A477 St Clears to Red Roses (Inquiry 2011) 2010 – 2011 Streethay, Lichfield 2010 – 2012 A465 Heads of the Valley Stage 3 (Inquiry 2012) 2013 – 2014 A483/A489 Newtown Bypass mid Wales 2013 High Speed 2 (HS2) rail link, Country South and London: Agricultural Expert for HS2 Ltd

EXPERT EVIDENCE GIVEN AT PUBLIC INQUIRIES AND HEARINGS

1992 Brooklands Farm, Weybridge. Reuse of former farm buildings for industry. 1992 Bonehill Mill Farm, Fazeley. Justification for new farm building, vegetables. 1992 Chase Farm, Maldon. Removal of agricultural occupancy condition. 1993 Haden House, Bridgnorth. Removal of agricultural occupancy condition. 1993 Manor Farm, Hannington Wick. New agricultural dwelling, beef and sheep. 1994 Brooklands Farm. Second Inquiry into redeveloping the farmyard for housing. 1994 Cameron Farm, Amersham. Mobile home for farm enterprise, outdoor pigs. 1994 Barr Pound Farm, Walsall. Enforcement appeal into GDO class 6 pdr’s. 1994 Land at Harrietsham. Appeal against enforcement under GDO rights for a hay barn. 1994 Fortunes Farm Golf Course, Watford. Agricultural effects of new golf course. 1995 Village Farm, East Portlemouth. New farm dwelling for beef unit. 1995 Attlefield Farm, Helidon. Size of farm dwelling commensurate with functional need. 1995 Claverdon Lodge. Reuse of beef shed for the production of maggots. 1995 Bromsgrove Local Plan. Agricultural implications of housing allocation. 1995 Harelands Farm, Dorking. Reuse of barn for residential dwelling. 1995 Lichfield Local Plan. On behalf of the Council to counter MAFF objection. 1995 Castle Nurseries, Chipping Campden. Local Plan alternative site presentation. 1995 Hyde Colt, Ford. Mobile home and glasshouses for silviculture enterprise. 1996 Church View Farm, Midgham. Enforcement for breach of occupancy condition. 1996 Highmoor Farm, Henley. New farm dwelling for suckler cow unit. 1996 Flecknoe Farm, Daventry. Second dwelling on mixed farm/equestrian/fishing unit.

11 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

1996 Gwenfa Fields, Great Missenden. Removal of agricultural restriction. 1997 Basing Home Farm, Petersfield. Need to isolate grain storage from cattle. 1997 Yatton. Horse grazing on a small farm unit. 1997 Viscar Farm, Helston. Need for farm building/farm viability. 1997 Newbury Local Plan Inquiry. Agricultural effects of development at Chieveley. 1997 Lane End Mushroom Farm, Selston. Need for dwelling for mushroom business. 1998 Moorfields Farm, Bromsgrove. Poultry unit, new agricultural dwelling. 1998 Two Burrows Nursery, Allet. Retention of a building for horticultural shrub business. 1998 Maidstone Borough LPI. Agricultural effects of development on a site at Maidstone. 1998 Dunball Drove, Bridgwater. Need for cattle incinerator. 1998 Glenfield Cottage Poultry Farm. Farm building re-use. 1999 Holland Park Farm, Henley in Arden. Calf rearing unit, farm dwelling. 1999 Lambriggan Deer Farm, Cornwall. Deer unit, farm dwelling appeal. 1999 Northington Farm, Overton. Evidence the suitability of an existing farm dwelling. 2000 Twin Oaks Poultry Unit, Alvechurch. Traffic levels of agricultural use of buildings. 2000 Coldharbour Farm, Hatford. Diversification and policy, reuse of beef buildings. 2000 Meadows Poultry Farm, Alveley. Dwelling on free range hen unit. 2000 Heathey Farm, Woodfalls. Mobile home for specialist sheep breeding unit. 2000 Hazelwood Farm, Henley in Arden. Beef unit and dwelling, for District Council. 2000 Wheal-an-Wens, Marazion. Second dwelling on strawberry unit, for District Council. 2000 Shardeloes Farm. Farm buildings. 2000 Apsley Farm, Andover. Conversion of farm buildings to workshops. 2000 Aylesbury Vale Local Plan. Agricultural site issues, for the District Council. 2000 Home Farm, The Lee. Grainstore, examining issues relating to size needed. 2000 Deptford Farm, Wylye. Re-use of buildings for light industrial. 2000/2001 A34/M4 Interchange. Agricultural evidence on behalf of Highways Agency. 2001 Lambriggan Deer Farm. Dwelling to replace mobile home. 2001 Weyhill Nursery. Second dwelling on established unit. 2001 Blueys Farm, Waltham St Lawrence. Mobile home for polo pony enterprise. 2001 Mannings Farm, Daventry. Dwelling on large sheep farm. 2002 A419 Calcutt Access CPO Inquiry. Effect on farm business of road improvemnets. 2002 Land Adjacent White Swan, Llanfrynach. Alteration to access. 2002 Cobweb Farm, Oxon. Reuse of buildings and farm diversification. 2002 Happy Bank Farm. Lack of need for calf shed on appeal site. 2002 Philips Farm, Moreton in Marsh. Dwelling for beef farm. 2002 Lower Park Farm, Redditch. Traffic flows associated with farm and building reuse. 2002 West Wilts Local Plan Inquiry. Issues with farmyard redevelopment site. 2002 Stourton Hill Farm, Glos. Farm diversification and building potential. 2002 Manor Farm, Gillingham. Reuse of former vegetable store. 2003 Fairtrough Farm, Bromley. Equestrian development and hay barn. 2003 Darren Farm, Cowbridge. Impact on dairy farm of housing. 2003 Hollies Farm, Ilkeston. Managers flat for equestrian centre. 2003 Greenways Farm, Winslade. Farm diversification involving new B1 units. 2003 Land at Springhill, Oxon. Advocate and witness, certificate of lawfullness appeal. 2003 Land at Four Marks. Development site – agricultural implications. 2003 Oak Tree Farm, Slitting Mill. Mobile home for pig farm. 2004 Chytane Farm, Summercourt. Objector to agricultural dwelling. 2004 Oldberrow Lane Farm, Ullenhall. Relocation of dwelling and cattle buildings. 2004 Crown East, Worcester. Visitor facility and manager’s flat. 2004 Forestry Building, Wythall. Forestry issues on behalf of the Council. 2004 Swallow Cottage, Barlow. Widening of a holiday use restriction. 2004 Lower Dadkin Farm, Knowle. Mobile home for mixed unit. 2004 Etchden Court Farm, Bethersden. Viability issues relating to new farm enterprise. 2004 Villa Vista, Damerham. Whether small horticultral unit was viable. 2004 Attleborough Bypass. On behalf of Highways Agency. 2005 Howells School, Denbigh. Arbitration relating to use of land for horses. 2005 Newton Lane, Whiteparish. Enforcement relating to GPDO rights. 2005 Otter Hollow, Claydon. Mobile home for horticultural unit. 2005 Manor Farm, Gillingham. Alteration of B1 c) use to B1 c) / B8. 2005 Springfield Barn, Uphampton. Change of use of barn to dwelling. 2005 South Hatch Stables, Epson. Refurbishment/replacement of Racehorse Training Establishment. 2005 Ashley Wood Farm, Bath. Use of farm building for private hire swimming pool. 2005 Trevaskis fruit farm, Penzance. Farm dwelling.

12 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

2005 The Hatchery, Rose Ash. Mobile home for organic poultry unit. 2005 Tregased, Cornwall. Enforcement appeal for farm building. 2005 Stockfields Farm, Lichfield. Use of farm building as garages. 2006 Manor Farm, Teffont. Replacement farmhouse. 2006 Bhaktivedanta Manor, Aldenham. Farm buildings and related facilities in Green Belt. 2006 Sough Lane, Wirksworth. Farm dwelling for suckler unit. 2006 Military Vehicles, Alrewas. Loss of BMV land. 2006 Whitewebbs Farm, Enfield. Enforcement appeal for erection of farm building. 2006 Ermine Street Stables. Enforcement appeal for use of mobile home, livery business. 2006 Land at Condicote. Erection of dwelling. 2006 Featherstone Farm, Coventry. Replacement buildings in Green Belt for farm diversification. 2006 Rye Park Farm, Bratton Fleming. Remitted Enforcement Notice appeal. Farmhouse sold off, mobile home installed. 2006 Flambards, Hordle. Mobile home for hatchery and poultry unit. 2006 Woodrow Farm, Amersham. Reuse of buildings for livery. 2006 Manor Farm, Poundon. Effect of housing on farm reorganisation. 2006 Rectory Farm, Marston Trussell. Retention of unlawful farm building for B8 storage. 2006 Goblin Farm, Denbighshire. Arbitration re Notice to Quit for equestrian centre. 2006 Walltree Farm, Northants. Retention of paintball games and structures. 2006 Terrys Wood Farm, Ashford. Dwelling on duck and sheep farm. 2006 Weeford Island, Lichfield. Land quality issues for road side services area. 2006 Etchden Court Farm, Ashford. Mobile home for established free range poultry unit. 2006 College Farm, Kingham. Relocation of farmstead out of village centre. 2006 Hollowshot Lane, Derbyshire. Dwelling and farm buildings. 2007 Woolly Park Farm, Warwick. Manager’s dwelling for Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary. 2007 Barcroft Hall, South Petherton. Removal of occupancy condition on 700m2 dwelling. 2007 Park Gate Nursery, Bromsgrove. Second dwelling on glasshouse nursery. 2007 Kent Access Road, Manston. Effect on farm businesses of off-line road. 2007 Penyrheol las, Carmarthen. Retention of bund as shelter for farmyard. 2007 Greys Green Farm, Henley. Enforcement for building of golf course. 2007 Hucksholt Farm, Compton. Erection of large new beef unit in AONB. 2007 A40 Robeston Wathen bypass. Need for underpass. 2007 The Green, Shrewley. Mobile home for Thai vegetable farm. 2007 Woodland Wild Boar, Barnstaple. Retention of mobile homes. 2007 Brook Farm, Marden. Retention of 35ha polytunnels for strawberry production. 2008 Weights Farm, Redditch. Second dwelling for suckler unit. 2008 Whitegables , Nuneaton. Stud Managers dwelling. 2008 Hill Farm, Upper Boddington. Mobile home for calf unit. 2008 Balaton Place, Newmarket. Loss of paddock land, effect on racehorse industry. 2008 Relocaton of Thame Market. Assessment of urgency. 2008 Point to Point Farm, Banbury. Agricultural buildings and dwelling. 2008 Spinney Bank Farm, Nuneaton. Agricultural dwelilng and viability issues. 2008 Norman Court Stud, Romsey. Size of dwelling and prematurity issues. 2008 Higham Manor, Luton. Use of dwelling as veterinary staff accommodation. 2008 High Moor, Barnstaple. Temporary wooden dwelling. 2008 Robeston Watham bypass. Special Assembly Procedures hearing, Cardiff. 2008 Land at St Euny, Camborne. Farm building in World Heritage Area. 2008 Monks Hall, Wokingham. Covered sand school. 2008 Baydon Meadow, Chieveley. Hearing for wind turbine, including effect on horse racing yards. 2008 Porthmadog bypass. Road scheme Inquiry. 2009 Claverton Down Stables. New stables in Green Belt. 2009 Meadow Farm, Havant. Conversion of outbuilding to equine holiday accommodation. 2009 Hailsham Market. Issues relating to effect of closure on local agricultural industry. 2009 Bishop’s Castle Biomass Power Station. Planning issues of the proposal. 2009 Gambledown Farm, Romsey. Dwelling for staff, organic beef breeding unit. 2009 Foxhills Fishery, Barr Beacon. Manager’s dwelling. 2009 Oak Tree Farm, Slitting Mill. Dwelling on pig unit. 2009 Bryn Gollen Newydd, Anglesey. Court case regarding nuisance from farm manure storage. 2009 A470 Builth Wells – Newbridge. Off line road scheme. 2009 Swithland Barn, Loughborough. Enforcement appeal for building, including whether design is for agriculture.

13 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

2009 Hill Top Farm, Danzey Green. Second dwelling on racehorse yard. 2009 Woodrow Farm, Amersham. Retention of builidng for equestrian and agricultural use. 2009 Sterts Farm, Coleford. Dwelling. Was existing house suitable and available? 2010 Poultry Farm, Christmas Common. Whether building and mobile home harmed AONB. 2010 Stubwood Tankers, Staffordshire. Enforcement action against spreading of non- agricultural liquid waste. 2010 Wellsprings, Sampford Courtney. Retention of mobile home on calf/poultry unit. 2010 Meridian Farm, Apsford. Retention of building for agricultural uses. 2010 Redhouse Farm, Clanville. Equestian manager’s dwelling: financial test issues. 2010 Swithland Barn. Retention of modified agricultural building. 2010 Lobbington Fields Farm. Financial test relating to gamebird rearing proposal. 2011 Fairtrough Farm. Enforcement Inquiry for residential occupation (advocate and witness). 2011 A477 Red Roses to St Clears. Public Inquiry, including four agricultural objections. 2011 Etchden Court Farm. Dwelling proposal. Representing neighbours. 2011 Upper Bearfield Farm. Additional dwelling on large dairy farm. 2011 Trottiscliffe Nursery. Mobile home for horticultural unit. 2011 North Bishops Cleeve. Residential expansion, land quality issues. 2012 Tickbridge Farm. Dwelling for free-range poultry farm. 2012 Langborrow Farm. Dwellings for staff, poultry farm. 2012 Blaenanthir Farm. Stables and sandschool in National Park. 2012 Heads of the Valley Section 3. Improvements. 2012 Land at Stonehill. Equine dentistry practice and mobile home. 2012 Seafield Pedigrees. Second dwelling on turkey and table bird enterprise. 2012 Cwmcoedlan Stud. New dwelling with B&B accommodation for equine enterprise. 2012 Beedon Common. Replacement of mobile home with permanent agric. worker’s dwelling. 2013 Barnwood Farm. Agricultural worker’s dwelling. 2013 Upper Youngs Farm. New stables and log cabin. 2013 Spring Farm Barn. Use of building as a single dwelling house. 2013 Tithe Barn Farm, Penallt. Appeal against enforcement notice for agricultural building. 2013 Baydon Road. Agricultural worker’s dwelling. 2013 Lower Fox Farm. Stationing of mobile home with agricultural building. 2013 Stapleford Farm. Conversion of redundant farm buildings for mixed use. 2013 Tewinbury Farm. Agricultural storage barn with straw/woodchip boiler. 2013 Meddler Stud. Residential development on Stud farm. 2013 Church Farm, Hacheston. Construction of solar park. 2013 Deer Barn Farm. Agricultural worker’s dwelling. 2014 Land at Stow on the Wold. Residential development site. 2014 Land at Elsfield. Retention of hardstanding for agricultural/rural uses. 2014 Allspheres Farm. Restoration of old cottage. 2014 Queensbury Lodge, Newmarket. Potential develoment of Racehorse Training Yard. 2014 Land at Stonehill. Equine dentistry practice. 2014 Kellygreen Farm. Solar park development, Cornwall. 2014 Spring Farm Yard. Permanent dwelling to replace mobile home. 2014 Spring Farm Barn. Use of building as a single dwelling house. 2014 Land at Valley Farm. Use of land as solar park and associated works. 2014 Land at Willaston. Residential development of BMV land. 2014 Land at Haslington. Residential development of BMV land. 2014 Bluebell Cottage. Appeal against enforcement notice on area of managed grassland. 2014 Manor Farm, Llanvapley. Solar farm appeal relating to use of Grade 2 land. 2014 Clemmit Farm, Prestwood. Mobile home for equestrian worker. 2014 Penland Farm, Haywards Heath. Use of BMV for residential development. 2014 Honeycrock Farm, Salfords. Retention of farmhouse for key worker. 2014 Sandyways Nursery, Newent. Retention of 23 caravans for horticultural workers. 2014 The Mulberry Bush. Agricultural dwelling for poultry farm. 2015 The Lawns, Michaelston le Pit. Agricultural building and hardstanding. 2015 Redland Farm, Hook Norton. Erection of 54 residential dwellings adjacent to dairy farm. 2015 Harefield Stud. Creation of stud farm, agricultural worker’s dwelling and hay barn. 2015 Emlagh Wind Farm. Effect of proposed wind farm on equines. 2015 Newtown Bypass. Public Inquiry into compulsory purchase orders. 2015 Fox Farm, Bascote. Conversion of agricultural building to two dwellings for equine workers. 2015 Barn Farm, Stanford on Soar. Solar farm appeal. 2015 Wadborough Park Farm. Retention of cattle buildings and new agricultural buildings. 2015 Hollybank Farm. Renewal of consent for temporary agricultural worker’s dwelling.

14 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

2015 Delamere Stables. Restricted use of racehorse training yard and restricted occupation of yard dwellings. 2015 Five Oaks Farm. Change of use of land and temporary agricultural worker’s dwelling.

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1988 Kernon/Heywood/Leay/Rowe: "Cereal Extensification: The Wildlife Benefits" published by CRS for NCC (now English Nature). 1991 Department of Environment Planning Research Programme: "Permitted Development Rights for Agriculture and Forestry." HMSO 1993 Kernon: "Spreading the Load" (Paper on waste disposal over farmland), Landscape Design Waste Management Issue, April. 1994 Kernon: "The Road to Environmental Assessment" (Paper on the development of EA policy in the UK and Europe, for conference attended by members of the CIS). 1995 Cole L, Kernon A: "Planning Controls Over Agricultural and Forestry Developments and Rural Building Conversions. Report on a four year study for the Department of Environment. Published by HMSO. 1997 Cole L, Kernon A: “The High Weald AONB : A Case for Integrated Rural Support.” Our study findings launching a bid by Wealden District Council and the NFU to achieve a new generation agri-environmental scheme for the area. 1998 Kernon A: “The Case for Integrated Rural Support.” ROOTS 1998. 2000 Kernon A: “Integrated Farm Appraisals.” Paper to Roots 2000. 2000 Kernon A: “Re-use of Farm Buildings.” Paper to BIAC Rural Planning Annual Conference, Stoneleigh. 2001 Kernon A: “What Makes a Good Planning Application.” Paper presented to BIAC Annual Conference, Stoneleigh. 2002 Diversification Issues. Paper to RICS CPD evening, Cirencester 2002 What Makes a Successful Diversification? BIAC conference paper 2002 Diversification Issues. To UK 200 Accountants Conference, London 2003 What Risk of Liability? Paper to the BIAC EOD Autumn Seminar. 2003 Horses: A Growth Sector? Paper to BIAC RPD Annual Conference. 2004 Planning For Success with Diversification. Presentation to NALMI (Co Ag) seminar. 2004 Horses: The Potential of the Sector. Paper to Warwick Rural Hub conference. 2004 All about Essential Dwellings. Paper to BIAC RPD Annual Conference. 2005 Production Marketing Evaluation for sheep. Paper to farmers meeting. 2005 Appeals and Options. Paper to BIAC national conference. 2006 Planning Matters. Rural planning issues for Bath and West Society. 2006 Training Evening for Councillors on farm and equine development, Stratford. 2006 New Livestock Buildings. Paper to BIAC national conference. 2007 Farm Buildings and Planning. Talk to Tenant Farmers Association. 2008 Giving Evidence. Talk and organising BIAC training day. 2009 Presenting Planning Applications to Best Effect. Paper to BIAC conference. 2010 Planning Guidance, Onfarm AD. Talk to National Non Food Crops Centre Workshop. 2010 Enforcement. Organising BIAC training day. 2011/2012 Training days for councillors for various local authorities. 2013 National Planning Policy Framework v PPS7. Talk for BIAC training day. 2014 New Permitted Development Rights. Talk for BIAC training day. 2015 Effect of the NPPF on New Essential Workers’ Dwellings. Talk for BIAC training day.

15 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

Appendix KCC2 The Representation

16 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

17 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

18 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

19 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

20 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

21 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

22 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

23 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

Appendix KCC3 Extract from the National Soil Map (SSEW, 1983)

24 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final

25 KCC2515 DABK3 Jan 18 Final