RAF Lyneham Since the Base Closure Was Announced in 2003

Statement of Community Consultation

Planning Application Document F | May 2013 Defence College of Technical Training Lyneham

Executive Summary

This report set out how the development proposals have been informed through consultation with a wide range of stakeholders and the local community. The project team has undertaken detailed discussions with various Council departments, the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board, Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council and technical stakeholders (Natural England, English Heritage, Environment Agency and Highways Agency). In addition the local community has been consulted via a public exhibition in March 2013. A project website (www.mod.uk/lynehamplanning) was set up to keep interested parties informed and display exhibition material for those that could not make it the consultation event. The proposals have also been designed in close consultation with internal stakeholders. Subject matter experts from each of the current schools have worked closely with the MOD Defence Technical Training Change Programme Team (DTT CPT) and with DIO and its design team to develop a schedule of estate requirements, including building requirements and external training area requirements. The consultation process has confirmed and reinforced some of the initial understanding of the likely impacts of the development proposals and has assisted in addressing the key issues in discussions with technical stakeholders and through the completion of a number of technical assessments. Consultation will continue with the submission of the planning application. There will be continuing discussions and engagement with Wiltshire Council, Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council and other local stakeholders, particularly through the Lyneham Steering Group.

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Contents

1. Introduction 1 1.1 Purpose of this Report 1 1.2 Approach to Consultation 1

2. Technical and Community Stakeholders 3 2.1 Technical Stakeholders 3 2.2 Community Stakeholders 5

3. Public Consultation 7 3.1 Scope of Consultation 7 3.2 Website 7 3.3 Questionnaire 7 3.4 Adjoining Residents 14 3.5 Public Consultation Event 15 3.6 Participation 17 3.7 Exhibition Feedback 17

4. Responding to Consultation Feedback 19 4.1 Introduction 19

5. Summary and Conclusion 23

Table 3.1 Key Comments 14 Table 4.1 Consultee Feedback 19

Figure 3.1 Exhibition Photograph 16

Appendix A Presentation Appendix B Questionnaire Appendix C Resident Letter Appendix D Exhibition Banners Appendix E Feedback Form Appendix F Press Release

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose of this Report 1.1.1 The purpose of this report is to set out the pre-application stakeholder and community consultation undertaken, and summarise the feedback received. The report is structured as follows:

• chapter 2 sets out the consultation that has been undertaken with technical and community stakeholders on a range of issues associated with the development of the scheme; • chapter 3 sets out the consultation undertaken with local residents which focussed on a public consultation drop in event in March 2012; • chapter 4 summarised the feedback received during the consultation period and provides responses to the key issues raised; and • chapter 5 provides a summary and conclusion.

1.2 Approach to Consultation 1.2.1 There has been a high level of interest in the future of former RAF Lyneham since the base closure was announced in 2003. The announcement in 2011 that the site was going to be retained in military use and used for a new Defence College of Technical Training was well publicised both nationally and locally however there remained a need to communicate details of the proposals for the site as they emerged. 1.2.2 The consultation strategy focused on a process of regular information giving as the development proposals evolved and included the following key elements. • Regular and early engagement with the Local Planning Authority (Wiltshire Council) and other technical consultees to agree the scope survey work and assessments that need to be completed to support the planning application. Assessment findings have also been discussed along with mitigation requirements where these are relevant. • Regular briefings to the Royal Wootton Bassett Area Board, Lyneham Steering Group, Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council and Hilmarton Parish Council. • Correspondence and meetings with other key individuals or groups including specific consultation with residents located immediately adjacent to the site to ensure they are aware of the proposals. • Public consultation and awareness raising including a project website, updates in the local press and a public exhibition.

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• Consultation and project updates delivered to internal MOD stakeholders. 1.2.3 A range of consultation methods have been used to communicate with the different groups highlighted above. A project website www.mod.uk/lynehamplanning was established to provide a central point of reference for all stakeholders with access to the internet. This website provided background to the scheme, presented project updates, advertised events, and made consultation material available to download. 1.2.4 Hard copies of material were also made available on Parish notice boards and at other locations throughout Lyneham, Bradenstoke and Hilmarton to promote the website and advertise key events to those living in the local area. 1.2.5 Alongside the community consultation, the proposals have also evolved in close consultation with internal stakeholders. Subject matter experts from each of the current schools have worked closely with the MOD Defence Technical Training Change Programme Integrated Project Team (DCTTP IPT) and with DIO and its design team to develop a schedule of estate requirements, including building requirements and external training area requirements. 1.2.6 As the requirements have been agreed, individual designs for each building and training area have been developed, and the masterplan has been continuously refined to reflect the schools requirements and address points raised by technical stakeholders and the wider community.

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2. Technical and Community Stakeholders

2.1 Technical Stakeholders 2.1.1 Technical stakeholders were consulted to agree the scope of survey work and assessments that would inform the scheme and submitted in support of the planning application. 2.1.2 The involvement of technical stakeholders will continue during the consideration of the planning application in their role as statutory or non-statutory consultees in the planning process. 2.1.3 Details of the technical stakeholders consulted to date and a summary of issues discussed is provided below.

Wiltshire Planning Department 2.1.4 A series of pre application meetings have been undertaken with Planning Officers from both Development Control and Planning Policy. A number of issues have been covered including the planning policy position, agreeing the approach to consultation, the scale of development, access arrangements, and agreeing information to be submitted with the application.

Environment Agency 2.1.5 The Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Assessment were informed through discussions with the Environment Agency. Guidance was provided on the scope of the assessment, design considerations and availability of existing flood data.

Natural England 2.1.6 Given the presence of protected species on site Natural England were consulted at an early stage for an initial view on the proposal and how biodiversity should be addressed. Natural England referred to their standing advice and recommended the project team should continue to use this and liaise with the Wiltshire Council’s Ecologist on biodiversity matters.

Wiltshire Council Ecologist 2.1.7 A series of correspondence and a meeting was held with the Council Ecologist to discuss the development proposals, agree the scope of ecology surveys and agree the approach to mitigation during construction and habitat management once the site is operational.

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English Heritage 2.1.8 At the time the DCTT project commenced, former RAF Lyneham was identified for closure and English Heritage was already completing a heritage pilot study on the site in consultation with DIO. Further consultation then took place to establish the historic significance of the built estate and to identify buildings of interest. Although no buildings on site were considered worthy of listing, there were a number noted to be of historic interest. As a result of these discussions the project team worked hard to identify future uses for these building, including the conversion of the Officers’ Mess to accommodate the REME Museum.

Highways Agency 2.1.9 A series of meetings were held with the Highways Agency and their consultants to agree the scope of the Transport Assessment that has been provided in support of the planning application. The main area of discussion was in terms of assessing potential impact on M4 Junctions 16 and 17 during peak hours.

Wiltshire Council’s Highways Department 2.1.10 The Wiltshire Highways Officer was consulted to agree the scope of the Transport Assessment including the locations for traffic counts, junctions to be assessed and to agree the scope of the travel plan. Existing traffic and accident data was also obtained from the Highways Department.

Wiltshire Council’s Archaeologist 2.1.11 There are some areas of archaeological interest on the site and as such the Council’s Archaeologist was consulted to agree the scope of the historic environment assessment and to establish the need and scope of intrusive investigations.

Wiltshire Council Environmental Health Officer (EHO) 2.1.12 The EHO was consulted initially to agree the scope of the noise assessment, including the locations for noise monitoring. Advice has also been provided on lighting, remediation and air quality. A site visit was also held to enable the EHO to gain an understanding of past and future site operations and the sites relationship with nearby receptors.

Utilities Providers 2.1.13 Electricity, gas, water and sewerage providers were consulted to establish whether services will have capacity to accommodate the development and what, if any, upgrade works are required. The outcomes of these consultations are reflected in the utilities strategy that has been prepared in support of the planning application.

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2.2 Community Stakeholders 2.2.1 A range of stakeholders were consulted in their capacity as local community representatives.

Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board 2.2.2 There are 18 Area Boards across Wiltshire, each covering a geographic community area. Each of the area boards is made up of ward councillors, residents and key organisations such town and parish councils, the police and the local NHS also play an active part in area boards. 2.2.3 Lyneham falls within the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Community Area. The project team have engaged with the Area Board at the following meetings: • 30 May 2012 - The DCTT proposals were announced to the Board and confirmation given that updates would be given at future meetings. • 25 July 2012 - An update was provided on the survey work being undertaken on site to support the development proposals. • 26 September 2012 - A project update was given and the Area Boards views were sought on the proposed approach to consultation. • 28 November 2012 - A written progress update was given and the Board was made aware of planned demolition and fence works that were scheduled to commence at the end of 2012. • 22 January 2013 - Presentation given to provide feedback on the results from the website questionnaire, an update on the emerging masterplan and dates for the public exhibition were confirmed. A copy of the presentation has been provided in Appendix A. This was also made available to download from the project website and the Lyneham village website.

Lyneham Steering Group 2.2.4 Lyneham Steering Group was formed by the Wiltshire Military Civilian Integration Partnership in 2012 and sought to bring together community and economic related groups affected by the closure of RAF Lyneham. Following the announcement on the location of the Defence College of Technical Training, the Lyneham Steering Group continued to provide a ‘voice’ for their particular concerns, needs and priorities. 2.2.5 Membership of the group includes a Defence Technical Training representative, a HQ 43 (Wessex) Brigade representative, Area Board members, Town and Parish Councillors, Chambers Of Commerce representatives, and representatives from local community groups. 2.2.6 The Steering Group meets every two to three months to discuss the DCTT project and work through economic and community related issues that have been identified as needing to be addressed in the short and longer term within the steering group action plan.

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Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council 2.2.7 Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council were kept informed of the project through their membership of the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board. A series of separate meetings were also held with Parish Councillors to explain the development proposals in greater detail, and seek initial views. The meetings also provided an opportunity for the project team to understand the issues local residents would like to learn more about during the public exhibition.

Hilmarton Parish Council 2.2.8 Lyneham site lies just to the north of the Hilmarton Parish boundary. The site has close connections to the Parish, particularly given a number of its parishioners located in the hamlet of New Zealand live in properties which adjoin the site boundary and in some cases overlook the site. 2.2.9 A meeting was also held with Hilmarton Parish Councillors to explain the DCTT proposals in greater detail and seek initial views.

Other Adjoining Parish Councils 2.2.10 There are other Parishes that border Lyneham site to the west and north including Bremhill, Christian Malford and Dauntsey. Although the majority of their parishioners are located some distance from the site, to ensure these Parish Councils were aware of the proposals, information about the development, including copies of the public exhibition boards were issued directly to the respective Parish Clerks.

Lyneham and Bradenstoke Community Led Plan and North East Wiltshire Villages Neighbourhood Plan 2.2.11 Representatives from the Community Led Plan and Neighbourhood Plan were met to discuss the DCTT development proposal and to gain an understanding the aims of the community and neighbourhood plan making process and how the DCTT proposals relate.

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3. Public Consultation

3.1 Scope of Consultation 3.1.1 Public consultation has been focussed on ensuring local residents and other interested parties were kept up to date as the project evolved, given the opportunity to ask questions and to provide feedback on draft proposals. 3.1.2 The approach to consultation strategy was informed by the Wiltshire Statement of Community Involvement 2010 and the scope was agreed with Officers from Wiltshire Council and the Royal Wotton Bassett and Calne Area Board. 3.1.3 The public consultation process commenced in December 2012 with the launch of the project website and initial questionnaire. A public exhibition was held in March 2013. 3.1.4 The project team were contactable for the duration of the public consultation period via an email address and postal address.

3.2 Website 3.2.1 A dedicated consultation website was set up www.mod.uk/lynhehamplanning which formed the focus for disseminating information. 3.2.2 The website provided an overview of the project, set out key dates and provided key documents as downloads. The website also provided contact details for the project team. 3.2.3 The website was updated at various points as the project and consultation process evolved.

3.3 Questionnaire 3.3.1 The public consultation process started with the launch of a questionnaire. The purpose of the questionnaire was to gain some initial feedback on the proposals, understanding the subject areas consultees would be most interested in finding out more about and establishing preferred methods of communication. A copy of the questionnaire has been provided in Appendix B. 3.3.2 The questionnaire could be completed online1 via a link from the website. Hard copies were also distributed locally by the Clerk of Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council.

1 On surveymonkey.com

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3.3.3 A total of 112 responses were received, all of which were completed online. The results of the feedback received are set out in below.

Questionnaire Responses

Q1. Which of the following best describes where you live?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Lyneham Service Families Accommodation 0.9% 1

Neighbouring the existing RAF Lyneham site (within 49.1% 55 one mile) Between 1 mile and 3 miles away 11.6% 13 More than 3 miles away 38.4% 43 answered question 112

skipped question 0

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Q2. Which of the following best describes your employment status?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count

Employed by MOD (military) 6.3% 7 Employed by MOD (civilian) 11.7% 13 Employed by a different organisation 58.6% 65 Unemployed / not working 2.7% 3 Retired 20.7% 23 answered question 111 skipped question 1

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Q3. Do you support the ongoing use of the MoD site at Lyneham by the MOD?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Yes 83.6% 92 To an extent 10.9% 12 No 2.7% 3 Don't know 2.7% 3 answered question 110 skipped question 2

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Q4. Where you live, do you think the proposed development will have an impact on any of the following? (select all that apply) Positive Neutral Negative Don't Response Answer Options impact impact impact know Count Schools 83 12 7 5 107 Shops and services 103 2 2 1 108 Welfare services, e.g. healthcare 42 37 19 9 107 Traffic levels 10 43 48 5 106 Noise levels 7 66 27 8 108 answered question 108 skipped question 4 Note that some respondents ticked more than one box.

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Q5. What topic areas would you like to see covered as part of the consultation process? Choose all that apply.

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count

Traffic and access 82.7% 91 Ecology and environmental issues 49.1% 54 Drainage and utilities 46.4% 51 Design and appearance 56.4% 62 Redevelopment timescales 76.4% 84 Other (please specify) 21.8% 24 answered question 110 skipped question 2 Note that some respondents ticked more than one box.

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Q6. How would you prefer to be updated on the proposals? Choose all that apply.

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Website updates 96.3% 104 Local newspaper 60.2% 65 Parish newsletter 49.1% 53 Parish notice boards 29.6% 32 Material placed at other accessible locations, e.g. the 38.9% 42 library Other (please specify) 21 answered question 108 skipped question 4 Note that some respondents ticked more than one box.

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Question 7 3.3.4 Question 7 stated ‘Please use the space below to make any further comments’. This provided respondents an opportunity to provide an open written response. 3.3.5 A total of 47 respondents provided feedback in this section. 3.3.6 The main themes have been summarised in Table 3.1. The majority of respondents covered more than one ‘theme’ in their response.

Table 3.1 Key Comments

Subject Frequency* Main Themes

Traffic and Low  Construction traffic should use C Site gate, not main gate Access  Concerned that traffic levels will increase

Noise Low  Noise impact from training activity needs to be taken into account

 Miss the sound of the Hercules from the site

Local Facilities/ Medium  Impact on local facilities needs to be taken into account Recreation  Youth facilities should be provided

 Facilities should be made available to the

Consultation Medium  Social media should be used to communicate locally Methods  More detailed information is required

 Regular updates are required

Economy Medium  Support for job creation

 Benefit to the local economy

 Concerned over impact on local business in interim period

 Contact details for job opportunities

Military Use Low  Support continued use by the MOD

 Support use for training

 Runway should be retained in case it is needed in the future

Other Medium  Light pollution from the site should be considered

 Site should be maintained until it is required by the college *Frequency – High = over 30% of responses, med = 10-30% of responses, Low 1-10% of responses.

3.4 Adjoining Residents 3.4.1 A letter was sent to residents that immediately adjoined and overlooked the site in December 2012. The purpose of the letter was to ensure immediate neighbours were aware of the development proposal, given details of the project website and given the opportunity to comment.

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3.4.2 A copy of the letter is provided in Appendix C.

3.5 Public Consultation Event 3.5.1 The public consultation exhibition was held on 12 March 2013 (14:00-20:00) and 13 March 2013 (10:00-14:00) at St Andrews Church Hall, Lyneham. 3.5.2 This was preceded by a pre-view event for Parish and Ward Councillors on the morning of the 12 March 2013. 3.5.3 The event used a ‘drop-in’ format and was staffed by both military and civilian members of the DCTT project team. 3.5.4 As illustrated in Figure 3.1, exhibition panels were used to explain the background to the scheme and present details of the proposal. A laptop running a 3D ‘fly-through’ of the proposed development and several copies of the masterplan were also displayed. Copies of the panels are provided in Appendix D. 3.5.5 Feedback forms were used to capture the views of visitors. Forms were either completed on the day and posted in a returns box or taken away and returned via the project postal address. A copy of the feedback form is provided in Appendix E. 3.5.6 Copies of the exhibition boards were available for download from the project website, the Lyneham village website and the Royal Wootton Bassett Area Board website after the event. Copies were also sent to residents that had requested further information but could not attend the event. 3.5.7 Following the event, the exhibition boards were displayed at Calne Community Hub on Calne High Street.

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Figure 3.1 Exhibition Photograph

Event Advertisement The event was advertised using a variety of methods including: • Details were posted at various location on the internet including, on the project website, the Lyneham village website (www.lynehamvillage.com) and The Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board website. • A press release that led to articles about the event in the Swindon Advertiser and Wiltshire Gazette and Herald (see copies in Appendix F). • Leaders of local community groups informed to enable details to be passed on locally using ‘word of mouth’. • Details of the event included within the village diary. • Posters placed on Parish notice boards and at other locations around Lyneham and Bradenstoke. • A sandwich board placed outside the venue at the time of the exhibition.

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3.6 Participation 3.6.1 A total of 440 visitors signed in at the exhibition however a number entered without giving their details. The total number of attendees across the two days is estimated to be closer to 500.

3.7 Exhibition Feedback 3.7.1 A total of 50 feedback forms were completed. The feedback received is presented in chapter 4 along with details of how the points raised during the consultation period have been addressed in the emerging proposals.

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4. Responding to Consultation Feedback

4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 This chapter sets out the feedback that has been received throughout the consultation period along with details of how the points raised have been addressed in the emerging proposals. 4.1.2 A significant level of feedback was received from the exhibition feedback forms however the issues presented in Table 4.1 also cover key comments received during stakeholder meetings and correspondence received at the project team email or postal address. 4.1.3 Table 4.1 does not list every individual comment but has grouped comments received into main themes.

Table 4.1 Consultee Feedback

Subject Main Themes Response

Employment  Support the development and the creation  It is estimated that 525 civilian personnel will of local employment be employed at Tranche 1 (2015), increasing to 1,414 at end state (2020)  Interested in job opportunities  Civilian personnel will fulfil a range of roles  What types of jobs will be available from instructors to administrative and facility support  How will jobs be advertised

 When will jobs be available

Local  Positive for local businesses  Local businesses will continue to be kept up to Economy date through the Lyneham Steering Group  Would prefer the college to open sooner

Site Use  Support on going military use  There will be no flying at the base aside from the occasional use by helicopters during VIP  Prefer flying to continue at the base visits

 Good use of former airfield  Opportunities to utilise surplus areas of the site are currently being investigated by DIO.  Renewable energy should be developed Suggestions received are being considered as on the site, especially solar part of this process

 Suggestions for opportunities to use surplus land and buildings

Traffic  Heavy traffic through Lyneham has been  The Transport Assessment demonstrates that an ongoing concern the development can be accommodated on the local highway network without the need for  Concerns over Lyneham Banks being further improvements

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Subject Main Themes Response

used for access.  Any abnormal sized loads accessing the site will follow the designated abnormal load route  Buses should be laid on to take trainees to which gains access from the south the station  The travel plan makes provision for bus  Concerns over traffic and impact on transport to local train stations when training pedestrians finishes for the week

Design  High quality design  The proposed 4 storey SLA will be located further away from the site boundary than the  Concern over use of 4 storey SLA blocks existing blocks and orientated to they are ‘side and impact on nearby properties on’ to the nearby residential properties. As highlighted by the Design and Access  Redundant hangers should be removed Statement this will prevent amenity issues

 The existing hangers are required to accommodate training workshops and as such will be retained

Services and  Will need better dentist and medical  The MOD will liaise with local education and Facilities facilities locally. health care providers to ensure the needs of dependents are met  Information needed on which areas of the site will be open to the public  Once the site is operational, public access to the new sports facilities will be provided on a  Pre-school provision required discretionary basis to make best use of any surplus capacity at evenings and weekends.

Noise  Inform local residents if any noisy activities  A noise assessment has been submitted as will be taking place part of the planning application. This includes detailed noise modelling of proposed training  Concern over the AE external training and activities to assess any potential impacts on noise impact on New Zealand nearby resident and if necessary inform mitigation requirements.  Horse riders using the adjacent Bridleway should be informed of noisy activity

Utilities  Sewers already over capacity  Wessex Water has been consulted and the utilities strategy has assessed the capacity of  Concerns over water supply being the existing sewerage network to interrupted where it is supplied by the accommodate flows from the site. This has base identified some upgrade works that will be carried out to facilitate the end state development

 Where water supply is provided from the site, MOD is under obligation for this arrangement to continue

Heritage  Keen to retain and reuse the buildings  The majority of buildings identified as holding identified as having heritage interest historic interest have been retained and incorporated into the development  Support the conversion of Officers Mess to museum  Options to relocate the gate guardian are currently being considered by RAF Air  Questions regarding the future of the gate Heritage guardian

Construction  Long construction period  It is anticipated that any planning consent will be conditioned to ensure residential amenity is  Noise from HGVs protected during the construction period

 Issues with construction accessing the site  The HGV access route into the site will be via

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Subject Main Themes Response

through Lyneham Banks the main gate, directly off an A road

Miscellaneous  On-going communication required with  A site representative will continue to attend local residents meetings with the Parish Council and Lyneham Steering Group.  Concern that communications training will interfere with TV signal  Commutations training will not interfere with TV reception  Concerns raised over new security fence  The new fence is required to comply with MOD security requirements. The fence does not require planning consent and does not form part of this planning application

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5. Summary and Conclusion

5.1.1 This report sets out the consultation that has been undertaken to date and has helped the DCTT project team understand and address the local community’s and other key stakeholder’s key issues and themes relating to the proposed development of a Defence College of Technical Training at Lyneham. 5.1.2 The consultation process has also confirmed and reinforced some of the initial understanding of the likely impacts of the development proposals and has assisted in addressing the key issues in discussions with technical stakeholders and through the completion of a number of technical assessments. 5.1.3 Consultation will continue with the submission of the planning application. There will be continuing discussions and engagement with Wiltshire Council, Lyneham and Bradenstoke Parish Council and other local stakeholders, particularly through the Lyneham Steering Group. 5.1.4 The Council will also undertake their own consultation exercise with local residents and technical stakeholders to assist with their consideration of the planning application.

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Appendix A Presentation

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Defence College of Technical Training: A Planning Update

Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board Meeting 23rd January 2013 Outline of Presentation

• Feedback on web‐site consultation

• Update on Development Proposals and Master Plan

• Next Steps and Programme Web Site Consultation Feedback

• Web‐site launched • Web‐site concept master plan November 2012 • Shor t questionna ire iitiinviting comments • Over 100 respondents – 50% adjacent to site – OOynly 15% with eepoyetmployment directly related to MoD presence Web Site Consultation Feedback

• 95% support for on‐going military presence

• Impact of the proposed development Web Site Consultation Feedback

• Issues to be addressed through consultation and the planning application: – Proposals for access and impact of traffic – employment and impact on local economy – Potential access to sport and community facilities – Nature of proposed development and activities close to existing properties – PilPotential noise sources

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Existing Site Key Facts and Figures

Existing (RAF Lyneham) Proposed (Under DTTCP) • Building Footprint • Building Footprint – 170,000sqm – 200,000sqm • Building Floorspace • Building Floorspace – 200,000sqm – Tranche 1: 150,000sqm refurbish (50%) new build (50%) – End State: Additional 150, 000sqm refurbish 20% new build (80%) • Personnel (2000‐2010) • Personnel – 3,000 to 4,000 – 2,000 Tranche 1 – 5,500 End State MiMain entrance

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Preliminary Masterplan: Other Support Buildings Other Support Buildings MiMain entrance

LEGEND

T1 – New buildings End State – New buildings

T1 – Refurbished buildings End State – Refurbished buildings T1 – Training area and Sports End State – Training area and Sports

Preliminary Masterplan: External Training and Sports Area External Training and Sports Area Next Steps and Programme

• Completing technical assessments

• Public Exhibition of proposals 12th and 13th March 2013

• Planning Application submission May 2013

• Construction – Tranche 1 2014/2015 – End State complete 2019

Appendix B Questionnaire

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Questionnaire Proposed Defence College of Technical Training at Lyneham Thank you for taking the time to complete our questionnaire. Your views will be taken into consideration in developing the proposals. Your response will also help us to ensure our ongoing consultation material covers issues that are of most interest. The questionnaire is available online at www.mod.uk/lynehamplanning. Alternatively, complete this hard copy and return to the following address by the 21 December 2012: DTTCP Consultation, Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Building 49, RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire, SN15 4PZ.

1. Which of the following best describes where you live? (Please choose one) Lyneham Service Families Accommodation Neighbouring the existing RAF Lyneham site (within 1 mile) Between 1 mile and 3 miles away More than 3 miles away

2. Which of the following best describes your employment status? (Choose one) Employed by MOD (military) Employed by MOD (civilian) Employed by a different organisation Unemployed / not working Retired

3. Do you support the ongoing use of the MoD site at Lyneham by the MOD? (Please choose one) Yes To an extent No Don’t know

4. Do you think the proposed development will have an impact on any of the following? (Please select one per row) Positive Neutral Negative Don’t impact impact impact know Schools Shops and services Welfare services, e.g. healthcare Traffic levels Noise levels Continued overleaf... 5. Which topic areas would you like to see covered as part of the consultation process? (Please select all that apply) Traffic and access Ecology and environmental issues Drainage and utilities Design and appearance Redevelopment timescales Other information (please specify)

6. How would you prefer to be updated on the proposals? (Select all that apply) Website updates Local newspaper Parish newsletter Parish notice boards Material left at accessible locations, e.g. the library Other (please specify)

7. Please use the space below to provide any further comments (Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary)

Thank you

Appendix C Resident Letter

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Dear Occupier,

As you may be aware, following the planned closure as an RAF base at the end of 2012, the MoD are proposing to redevelop the Lyneham site in order to accommodate a new Defence College of Technical Training. AMEC are working on the planning of the project on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) part of the MOD.

We are writing to you as your property is positioned immediately adjacent and overlooks the boundary of the site and we wanted to ensure you were made fully aware of the proposals and provided with the opportunity to comment.

Initial details about the proposed development are now available on the public consultation pages of the Ministry of Defence website (www.mod.uk/lynehamplanning), along with a questionnaire to gain initial feedback from local residents and other interested parties.

We would be interested to understand your views and any concerns so that these can be addressed as we move forward.

The enclosed flyer provides details on the website, including how to obtain hard copies of the consultation material if you are unable to access the internet. It should be noted that the questionnaire will now remain available until 6th January.

We will be holding public exhibitions in the spring when draft plans for the redevelopment will be presented at a series of drop in sessions. We will provide further details of these events as they become available.

In the meantime, should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email: [email protected]

Post: DTTCP Consultation Defence Infrastructure Organisation Building 49 RAF Lyneham Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 4PZ

Appendix D Exhibition Banners

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WELCOME TO OUR EXHIBITION

Welcome to Defence Infrastructure OrganisaƟ on’s (DIO) public consultaƟ on on proposals for the new Defence College of Technical Training at Lyneham. This exhibiƟ on explains the background to the development proposals and provides an opportunity for you to provide feedback.

Changing Defence Training Requirements IntegraƟ ng Technical Training AcƟ viƟ es Defence technical training is changing across all three Under the proposals a number of technical training acƟ viƟ es services (Navy, Army, Air Force). These changes are will be brought together at Lyneham. Technical training is being managed by the Defence Technical Training Change currently provided separately by each of the three services Programme (DTTCP) to achieve the following goals: across a number of sites including: ArborĮ eld, Blandford, • RaƟ onalisaƟ on of the training estate in line Bordon, Cosford, Gosport and St Athan. with defence objecƟ ves A number of improvements can be made to the eĸ ciency • Reducing the military manpower involved of delivering the training by co-locaƟ ng these acƟ viƟ es. in the eĸ cient delivery of training In some cases common elements of training are currently • Reducing the Ɵ me spent in training carried out at separate locaƟ ons. • Maintaining training to the standards required by the front line commands. The development proposed at Lyneham forms a criƟ cal The SelecƟ on of Lyneham for DCTT element of this wider Programme. A comprehensive evaluaƟ on of a large number of Defence College of Technical Training, Lyneham Training, of Technical College Defence single-site and mulƟ -site opƟ ons was undertaken by the MoD. This process formed the basis of the Secretary of State for Defence’s statement in 2012: ‘RAF Lyneham is the preferred locaƟ on for future defence technical training. This conĮ rms that the department will withdraw from ArborĮ eld, in Berkshire and Bordon in Hampshire, releasing the sites for sale by 2014-15 at the latest.’

Banners.indd 1 06/03/2013 16:39:59 THE EXISTING SITE

The land to the west of Lyneham was developed as a RAF staƟ on in the late 1930s and since then RAF Lyneham conƟ nued to support military operaƟ ons throughout the world unƟ l the staƟ on closed at the end of 2012.

The Lyneham site extends to 466 hectares (ha), comprising a former airĮ eld of approximately 390 ha and a technical ExisƟ ng Site – Key Facts area of approximately 80 ha. The majority of buildings Site area are located within the technical area, with some further 466 hectares (about 1,150 football pitches) buildings and hangars located around the edge of the site. Building footprint A comprehensive review of the site has been undertaken 170,000sqm to determine how best to transform the site to create a Building Ň oorspace modern training facility. Although some of the built estate 200,000sqm remains in saƟ sfactory condiƟ on and will be re-used, there Personnel numbers are a number of buildings that are no longer Į t for purpose 3,000 to 4,000 at any one Ɵ me (2000 – 2010) and will be demolished and replaced with purpose built training infrastructure.

Towards Chippenham Towards WooƩ on BasseƩ Bradenstoke Other A access Site Bradenstoke GrasslandG used for grazing

RepƟ le Scheduled habitat Ancient Defence College of Technical Training, Lyneham Training, of Technical College Defence Monument Lyneham Village DomesƟ c area RepƟ lel Runway and Distance between open land 2.3km Technical Ancient habitat Tech and SLA Areas woodland area

Archaeology potenƟ al

Bat habitat Main Main peripheral road access Hardstanding

D Sports pitches Site SFA

ExisƟ ng ecology habitat Other SFA access B Site Ancient woodland

C Site A3102 New Calne Road Zealand

Other access

Towards Calne

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Military Other outdoor skills training training DomesƟ c CommunicaƟ ons area training Technical area Recovery training

Museum Sports AeronauƟ cal Sports area engineering area Technical training area

Other Technical outdoor area training

The proposed development will create a new Defence College Future Site – Key Facts Building footprint of Technical Training at Lyneham, 200,000sqm Defence College of Technical Training, Lyneham Training, of Technical College Defence Tranche 1 comprising the following 150,000sqm (50% refurb / 50% new build) principal training funcƟ ons: End state AddiƟ onal 150,000sqm (20% refurb / 80% new build) • Electronic and Mechanical Engineering (EME) Personnel numbers Providing trade training for vehicle mechanics and marine 2,000 Tranche 1 and 5,500 end state engineers, recovery mechanics, armourers, metalsmiths and technical support specialists. • AeronauƟ cal Engineering (AE) Providing training for aircraŌ communicaƟ ons and navigaƟ on system (avionics) and aircraŌ technicians. • CommunicaƟ ons and InformaƟ on Systems (CIS) Providing training for communicaƟ ons and informaƟ on technology specialists in all three services. Much of the redevelopment will consist of upgrading and refurbishment of exisƟ ng buildings. Where new build development is required, this will be concentrated within exisƟ ng built-up areas of the site. The exisƟ ng airĮ eld area will be retained and used for outdoor training.

The redevelopment will take place in a series of phases or ‘tranches’ of discrete, aī ordable projects. ‘End state’ will be reached once all of the units have moved in.

Banners.indd 3 06/03/2013 16:40:52 THE BUILT ESTATE

DomesƟ c area

Museum

Sports Sports Į elds Į elds

The built development will largely be focused on the exisƟ ng domesƟ c and technical areas of the site.

DomesƟ c Area The domesƟ c area will contain new and refurbished single living accommodaƟ on along with supporƟ ng faciliƟ es New Single Living accommodaƟ on including:

• A medical and dental centre • Church and prayer room • Mess and dining faciliƟ es • Retail faciliƟ es Sport and leisure faciliƟ es for those living and working on Church Defence College of Technical Training, Lyneham Training, of Technical College Defence site will be provided to the south of the domesƟ c area and include a new gymnasium and outdoor sports pitches.

The Corps of Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Museum of Technology will also be located to the south of the domesƟ c area. The former Oĸ cers’ Mess building will be converted to provide new exhibiƟ on space which will be open to the public.

The Corps of Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Museum of Technology

Technical Area

Technical area The technical area will provide the focus for the indoor teaching faciliƟ es. The exisƟ ng hangers will be refurbished and extended to provide new workshops and teaching

Technical areas. area

Technical New lecture theatres and class rooms will also be provided. area

Teaching accommodaƟ on

Banners.indd 4 06/03/2013 16:41:14 EXTERNAL TRAINING AREA

External training will take place CommunicaƟ ons on the exisƟ ng airĮ eld area to training

Military give trainees an opportunity to Other skills outdoor training put into pracƟ ce the skills they training Recovery have learnt in the classroom. training AeronauƟ cal engineering training The exisƟ ng runways and taxiways will largely be retained. Other outdoor Some of the exisƟ ng open areas of the former airĮ eld will training be remodelled and landscaped to create diī erent training environments.

What Training AcƟ viƟ es will be Undertaken?

• Vehicle recovery training in a variety • Mobile communicaƟ ons training of diī erent terrains • CommunicaƟ ons tower climbing • Vehicle and aircraŌ engineering and and maintenance training maintenance training • Cable and Į bre opƟ cs training • Vehicle and aircraŌ tesƟ ng • Core military skills training (ground running only) Defence College of Technical Training, Lyneham Training, of Technical College Defence

Recovery training CommunicaƟ ons training

Banners.indd 5 06/03/2013 16:41:36 Banners.indd 6 Defence College of Technical Training, Lyneham Construc development willberequired to achieve an‘excellent’ ra Under theDREAM assessment process allnewbuild on arange oftopics from biodiversity to water andwaste. defence construcƟ carry outanenvironmental performance assessment on Assessment Methodology(DREAM). Thistool isusedto be measured usingtheDefence Related Environmental The environmental performance ofthedevelopment will Building DesignandPerformance the Lyneham site. redevelopment proposals for and future management ofthe important partofthedesigns Sustainability forms an Waste Waste e Retained buildingswillbeupgraded to meetmodernenergy of solarenergy for light andheat inthenewdevelopment. New development has beenorientated to maximise theuse Energy locker facili warrents for trainees, secure bike storage, shower and Measures are likely to includeacar sharingwebsite, railcard trainees and otherpersonnel to andfrom thesite. the useofcar sharingandnoncar modesoftransport by The MODwillimplement aGreen Travel Planto encourage Travel Exis seek to create newhabitats that willalsoencourage wildlife. the site. Thedesignsmaintain andprotect theseareas and presence ofimportant habitsandprotected speciesacross DIO hasundertaken acomprehensive assessment ofthe Biodiversity to manage surface water. sustainable drainage systems willbeconstructed onthesite The surface drainage network hasbeenassessedand Drainage Constructor Scheme. line withtherequirements oftheConsiderate ra and refurbishments willberequired to achieve a‘very good’ and newareas oflandscaping are beingcreated. SUSTAINABLE ESTATE DELIVERING A ĸ ciency standards. Ɵ ng. Ɵ ng trees andvegeta Ɵ on waste willbemanaged responsibility in Ɵ es for cyclists. on projects andassesses developments Ɵ on are retained where possible Ɵ ng • Waste • Water • Travel • Procurement Internal Environmental Quality • • Energy External Environmental Quality • Biodiversity andEnvironmental Protec • DREAM Categories Ɵ on 06/03/2013 16:41:5206/03/2013 Banners.indd 7 Defence College of Technical Training, Lyneham employment opportuni Thereuse oflocal shopsandservices. willalsobelocal many bene With theincrease inpersonnel onthesite there willbe The exis Tra popula that theSFA willberequired to serve thesta isfullyestablishedchanges. WhenDCTT itisexpected Ɵ con out to theprivate sector intheshortterm. TheMODwill rates someoftheexis required ‘outside thewire’. Inorder to maximise occupa FamilyNo newService Accommoda Military Housing Local Economy andEmployment through to comple start of2014andare currently scheduledto bephased The construc Construc to surrounding civilianhomesitwillcon Where theMoDiscurrently obliged to provide thisservice Water Supply The site willnolonger beanopera Flying The newsportandrecrea Access to Facili and oncethecollege isopera and con no training requirement for provided onadiscre site sta provided to meettheneedsoftrainees, trainers andother limit thelevel ofdailycommu of personnel willbelivingonsite duringtheweek whichwill the tra VIP visitsbyhelicopter andsometraining ac highway network hassu being completed andisexpected to con the site. Adetailed transport assessment iscurrently given to local sportsclubs. surplus capacity at evenings andweekends. Prioritywillbe the taxiing of FOR THELOCAL AREA? WHAT DOES ITMEAN nue to liaisewiththelocal community over these ĸ c and Access ĸ Ɵ ī c associated withthedevelopment. Themajority on. . Public accessto thenewsportsfacili Ɵ Ɵ nue to beusedasthemainpoint ofaccessinto ng maingate willberetained initscurrent posi Į ts to thelocal economy through increased Ɵ Ɵ on on works are scheduledto commence at the Į xed wingaircra Ɵ on in2019. Ɵ onary basisto make best useofany Ɵ Ɵ es ng vacant housesmay berented Ɵ ĸ es duringtheconstruc cient capacity to accommodate Ɵ on andwelfare facili Ň ying. There may beoccasional Ɵ Ɵ onal. Ō ng. . Ɵ onal air Ɵ on (SFA) willbe Ɵ Į nue doso. rm that thelocal Į Ɵ eld andthere is ī vi /student Ɵ Ɵ Ɵ Ɵ es willbe es involving on period es are Ɵ Ɵ on on 06/03/2013 16:42:0406/03/2013 Banners.indd 8 Defence College of Technical Training, Lyneham security standards. the site meets current MoD is alsobeingerected to ensure months andanewsecurityfence completed over thecoming some demoliƟ As partofthesite prepara WHAT HAPPENSNEXT? End ofconstruc Move inaddi Planning applica Start Tranche 1construc Development complete Training starts 2016 –2019 on work willbe May 2013 Early 2014 Early 2016 Late 2015 Ɵ onal training units 2019 Ɵ on Tranche 1 Ɵ on submi Ɵ on Ʃ ed

Ɵ ons Į of your views ontheproposals, sopleasetake amoment to We have provided comments cards to allowyou to inform us How to Respond submit aplanningapplica The technical assessment work isongoing. Ouraimisto Wiltshire Councilonthe There willalsobeaformal opportunityto comment to planning applica interested parƟ the comments received from thelocal community andother The next steps for theteam willbeto carefully review all Next Steps manage theconstruc DIO isintheprocess ofappoinƟ applica www.mod.uk/lynehamplanning For furtherinforma coming weeks, we would bepleasedto hearfrom you. should you have any furtherques and updated ontheprogress oftheproposals. However, We willensure that thelocal community remains informed ll oneinandusethereturn box provided orpost to uslater. Thank you for taking to a to Ɵ on hasbeensubmi Ʃ end theexhibi es. Thesewillbepresented aspartofthe Ɵ on submission. Ɵ on andupdates pleasevisit: Ɵ on ofTranche 1. Į nal proposals whentheplanning Ɵ on at theendofMay 2013. Ʃ ed. ng aleadcontractor to Ɵ ons orcomments inthe Ɵ on Ɵ me 06/03/2013 16:42:1306/03/2013

Appendix E Feedback Form

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Feedback Defence College of Technical Training at Lyneham

Defence Infrastructure Organisation is keen to hear the views of local people on its proposals and would be grateful if you could spend a few minutes completing our feedback form. Thank you.

Once you have completed your form you can either put it in the comments box at the exhibition or post it back to us by the 23rd March: Lyneham Consultation, DIO Ofﬁ ces, MOD Lyneham, PO Box 3843, Chippenham, SN15 9HB Alternatively you can email your feedback to [email protected]

Please provide your comments and feedback below:

Continued overleaf... Contact details: Name: Address:

Postcode: Email:

Data Protection DIO is committed to the protection of your privacy. All personal information given to us through this questionnaire will only be held and used in accordance with our policy and the Data Protection Act 1998.

Your Rights Your personal data is protected in the UK by the Data Protection Act 1998. Under this Act, we will process personal data we hold about you in a fair and lawful manner and keep it secure from unauthorised access by third parties. Your personal data may have to be disclosed if we are required by law or as a result of a lawful request by a government or law enforcement authority.

Thank you

Appendix F Press Release

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Training base plans for RAF Lyneham are unveiled (From The Wiltshire Gazette and ... Page 1 of 1

Training base plans for RAF Lyneham are unveiled

8:49am Wednesday 13th March 2013

Plans for a new defence college of technical training at the former RAF Lyneham base were unveiled today.

Villagers and former RAF workers were at St Andrew’s Church in Lyneham to talk to army personnel and project managers.

Technical training for the armed services is currently provided across a number of sites including Arborfield, Blandford, Bordon, Cosford, Gosport and St Athan.

The new defence technical training college at Lyneham will co-ordinate some of these activities at one base.

Students will receive training for electronic and mechanical engineering, in aeronautical engineering or in communication and information systems.

The plans include a technical area, providing indoor teaching facilities. Existing hangars will be refurbished and extended to provide new workshops and teaching areas.

There will also be a domestic area, providing living accommodation, a medical and dental centre, a church and prayer room, mess and dining facilities and retail facilities.

Much of the redevelopment will consist of upgrading and refurbishing existing buildings while the existing airfield area will be retained and used for outdoor training.

Building work will be carried out in two stages. Tranche one will take up 150,000 sqm of the site and tranche two will take up an additional 150,000 sqm. By the end of the development there could be 5,500 personnel on site.

The plans were received enthusiastically by people in the area who are keen to see a military presence in the village again.

Tim Buckeridge, of Anchor Road, Calne, used to serve in the auxiliary air force at Lyneham and came to see the plans yesterday.

He said: “It’s keeping it operative and used so that’s quite sensible. It will be completely different from what I was used to but it will be good for the local economy because it will obviously create a lot of jobs.”

Anne Townsend, of Spirit Hill, near Calne, said: “I think it’s a good thing and as far as local people are concerned it doesn’t seem as if it will be too much different in terms of traffic flow and traffic management.

“I think it’s a good thing and much better than the possibility of other less suitable development which I think would have caused issues with people nearby. "We all admire what they do to keep this country safe, there’s no animosity it’s just we would like to be kept up to date with what’s going on.”

The defence infrastructure organisation hopes to submit a planning application by May 2013. Work on tranche one could start in early 2014 and end in late 2015.

The exhibition, at St Andrew’s Church, The Green, will also be open tomorrow from 10am to 2pm.

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Plans revealed for Lyneham’s RAF site

11:20am Thursday 14th March 2013

PLANS for a new defence college of technical training at the former RAF Lyneham site were unveiled this week.

Villagers and former RAF workers visited St Andrew’s Church to talk to army personnel and project managers.

Technical training for the armed services is provided across a number of sites including Arborfield, Blandford, Bordon, Cosford, Gosport and St Athan.

The new defence technical training college at Lyneham will co-ordinate some of these activities at one base.

Students will receive training for electronic and mechanical engineering, in aeronautical engineering or in communication and information systems.

The plans include a technical area, providing indoor teaching facilities.

Hangars will be refurbished and extended to provide workshops and teaching areas.

There will also be living accommodation, a medical and dental centre, a church and prayer room, mess and dining facilities and retail facilities.

Much of the redevelopment will consist of upgrading and refurbishing buildings while the airfield area will be retained and used for outdoor training.

Building work will be carried out in two stages. Tranche one will take up 150,000 sqm of the site and tranche two will take up an additional 150,000 sqm.

By the end of the development there could be 5,500 personnel on site.

The plans were received enthusiastically by local people in Lyneham who were keen to see a military presence in the village again.

Tim Buckeridge, of Anchor Road, Calne, used to serve in the auxiliary air force at Lyneham and came to see the plans.

He said: “It’s keeping it operative so that’s quite sensible.

“It will be completely different from what I was used to but it will be good for the local economy because it will obviously create a lot of jobs.”

“I think it’s a good thing and much better than the possibility of other less suitable development which I think would have caused issues with people nearby.

“We all admire what they do to keep this country safe – there’s no animosity, it’s just we would like to be kept up to date with what’s going on.”

The defence infrastructure organisation hopes to submit a planning application by May 2013. Work on tranche one could start in early 2014 and end in late 2015.

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