Planning and Regeneration Services POSSIBLE HOUSING SITES Suggestions from third party landowners and developers for possible housing and mixed-use development sites. October 2011 2 CONTENTS Introduction 5 Using this Document 6 Alresford 9 Ardleigh 13 Beaumont 23 Bradfield 25 Brightlingsea 31 Clacton 35 Elmstead 55 Frating 63 Frinton & Walton 67 Great Bentley 85 Great Bromley 91 Great Oakley 97 Harwich 101 Lawford 111 Little Bentley 115 Little Bromley 117 Little Clacton 119 Little Oakley 133 Manningtree 139 Mistley 141 Ramsey & Parkeston 151 St. Osyth 155 Tendring 163 Thorpe-le-Soken 169 Thorrington 179 Weeley 189 Wix 207 Wrabness 211 Please note: this document has been formatted for double-sided printing. 3 4 Introduction As part of the preparation of a new district plan for the Tendring area which, amongst other things, will need to identify sites for housing development to meet the needs of a growing population, the Council invited landowners, developers and the general public to put forward their ideas and suggestions for which sites could be earmarked for housing or mixed-use development. This document includes the suggestions that were put forward, of which there are 167 in total (so far). It is very important to point out that, at this stage, the Council has not approved any of these proposals for inclusion in the new district plan, but it is highly likely that some (but certainly not all) of these sites will be needed to deliver the number of new homes needed over the next 15-20 years. The Council will be undertaking two detailed assessments of each of these proposals: The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) – which will assess each site for the likely social, economic and environmental impact if it were to be developed; and The Strategic Housing Land Availability (SHLAA) – which will assess each site to see if it would be suitable for housing development, available for development if we need it and achievable in reality, taking into account the economy, the housing market and the costs involved in making development viable. To help the Council undertake these assessments and thereafter carefully consider which of these sites should or should not be allocated for housing or mixed-use development in the new district plan, we welcome your views. In particular, we are interested in the following: Is the site in a sensible location to accommodate some of the housing development that will be needed? If not, why? Is the site suitable for housing development? If not why? Is the site going to be available if we need it for development? Will development actually be economically viable? If not why? Should the whole site be developed or just part of it? Have we got the estimate dwelling numbers right or do you think it should be higher or lower? If the site was developed, do you have any views on what type or style of development should take place? Are there any other sites that we should consider as possible housing sites? NOTE: This document only contains proposals that would primarily deliver housing development. Proposals for employment development such as new retail stores, industrial estates or lorry parks will be considered separately at a later date. 5 Using this Document This document is divided up into the district’s parishes (including the un-parished area of Clacton) in alphabetical order. These areas are shown on the map below. a number on a simple map. For each parish, there is a list of sites that have been submitted which are also identified, with an arrow and a corresponding number. This is followed by a larger- scale map and some basic information about each site. 2 1 3 6 Information for each site For each site, we have included the following information: Site Postcode; Site area – in hectares (ha); Grid Reference – i.e. its location on an Ordnance Survey Map; Site Status – i.e. whether a site already has planning permission or is allocated in the current Local Plan, or whether it is simply being promoted by a third party for consideration by the Council; Site Description – a very brief account of what is on and around the site; and Indicative Capacity – an estimate of how many new dwellings the site might be able to accommodate. This is our estimate based on the density of adjoining or surrounding development, the dimensions of the site, its location or any other relevant evidence such as an existing planning application or a design brief. Our estimate does not necessarily correspond with the estimates put forward by the landowner or developer promoting the site, particularly where they have suggested a housing density much higher than would be appropriate for the location in question. Background evidence provided by landowners and developers Some landowners and developers have submitted a lot of evidence including drawings, studies, photographs and written statements to support their proposals and others have only provided very simple information about the site and the type of development they would like to see. If you wish to look at the more detailed information for any of the sites in this document, please make an appointment to visit one of our officers at the Council Offices in Weeley who would happily show you some of the information that has been sent in to us. Please phone 01255 686177 if you wish to do this. Putting forward an alternative suggestion for a development site If you wish to put forward an alternative suggestion for a site for the Council to consider for development as part of the new district plan, please send, as a minimum: A map showing the location and the outline of the site; A statement explaining what type of development you would like the Council to consider; Your contact details so we can ask you for more details if we need them; and Any other information, assessments, studies, drawings etc that you feel necessary to support your suggestion. Please send this information, along with any comments you have about other sites in this document to: The Development Plan Manager, Tendring District Council, Council Offices, Thorpe Road, Weeley, Essex CO16 9AJ or e-mail it to [email protected]. 7 8 ALRESFORD The following sites have been suggested by third party landowners and developers for housing or mixed-use development in the parish of Alresford: Site 1: Gardens north of Wivenhoe Road, Alresford Site 2: Cockaynes Orchard, Cockaynes Lane, Alresford Site 3: Land south of St. Andrews Close, Alresford 2 1 3 9 Site 1: Gardens north of Wivenhoe Road, Alresford SITE DETAILS Site Postcode CO7 8AQ Site Area 0.20 ha. approx Grid Reference 606235 (E) Site Status Site being promoted for residential development 221479 (N) by a third party. Site Rear gardens of Nos. 163 and 167 Wivenhoe Road. Land bounded to north by railway line and to the west and east Description by the rear gardens of adjoining residential properties. Indicative 6 dwellings accessed via a new driveway on the eastern side of 163 Wivenhoe Road. Capacity IMPORTANT NOTE: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL WILL BE UNDERTAKING A DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF THIS SITE. THE COUNCIL HAS NOT, AT THIS TIME, MADE ANY FINAL DECISIONS ABOUT WHETHER THIS SITE SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE EARMARKED FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEW LOCAL PLAN. THEREFORE ANY COMMENTS YOU HAVE WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED. 10 Site 2: Cockaynes Orchard, Cockaynes Lane, Alresford SITE DETAILS Site Postcode CO7 8BT Site Area 6.37 ha. approx Grid Reference 606308 (E) Site Status Site being promoted for residential and mixed- 221614 (N) use development by a third party. Site A greenfield site in agricultural use. Bounded to the south by the railway, to the east by development along Station Description Road, to the west by a former sand and gravel extraction pit (now filled in as a lake) and to the north by commercial development at Cockaynes Lane. Indicative 115 dwellings at a density of 20 dwellings per hectare (based on the character and density of surrounding Capacity development) and the development of 90% of the site for housing (the remaining area being left as open space). However, this could be less if the site were to include other uses, as suggested by promoter. IMPORTANT NOTE: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL WILL BE UNDERTAKING A DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF THIS SITE. THE COUNCIL HAS NOT, AT THIS TIME, MADE ANY FINAL DECISIONS ABOUT WHETHER THIS SITE SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE EARMARKED FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEW LOCAL PLAN. THEREFORE ANY COMMENTS YOU HAVE WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED. 11 Site 3: Land south of St. Andrews Close, Alresford SITE DETAILS Site Postcode CO7 8BL Site Area 2.56 ha. approx Grid Reference 606773 (E) Site Status Site being promoted for residential development 221047 (N) by a third party. Site A rectangular greenfield grassland site located on the edge of the built up area of Alresford. Bounded to the west by Description Alresford Primary School, to the north by residential development and east and south by woodland. Indicative 46 dwellings at a density of 20 dwellings per hectare (based on the character and density of surrounding Capacity development) and the development of 90% of the site for housing (the remaining area being left as open space). IMPORTANT NOTE: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL WILL BE UNDERTAKING A DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF THIS SITE. THE COUNCIL HAS NOT, AT THIS TIME, MADE ANY FINAL DECISIONS ABOUT WHETHER THIS SITE SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE EARMARKED FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEW LOCAL PLAN. THEREFORE ANY COMMENTS YOU HAVE WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED. 12 ARDLEIGH The following sites have been suggested by third party landowners and