Bulford 6 Single Living Accommodation Blocks and All-Weather 5-A-Side Pitch March 2015

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Garrison ‘Priority Works’ - Bulford 6 Single Living Accommodation Blocks and All-Weather 5-a-side Pitch March 2015

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Defence Infrastructure Organisation Planning Statement

CONTENTS

1. Introduction ...... 1 2. The Application Site and Surroundings ...... 5 3. The Proposed Development ...... 7 4. Relevant Planning Policy ...... 10 5. Key Planning Issues ...... 17 6. Conclusion ...... 28

Appendices

Appendix I Wiltshire Council EIA Screening Opinion Appendix II LVIA Viewpoints

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Defence Infrastructure Organisation Planning Statement

1. Introduction

1.1 This Planning Statement has been prepared by GVA for and on behalf of Aspire Defence Capital Works Ltd (Aspire) and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence (“the applicant”). Its purpose is to set out the planning case in support of a detailed planning application submitted for six new Junior Ranks (JR) Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks and an all-weather 5-a-side pitch (‘the Proposed Development) at Bulford Garrison.

Background

1.2 In March 2013, the Secretary of State for Defence announced the Regular Army Basing Plan. This set out the future laydown of Army units in the UK consistent with the Army 2020 (A2020) future operating model, including a greater concentration of the Army on the Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA). The Plan has since transitioned into a delivery programme known as the Army Basing Programme (ABP).

1.3 DIO has been liaising closely with Wiltshire Council since mid-2012 on preparing and planning for the increase in unit numbers (around 4,300 Service personnel) and associated unit moves (beginning in 2014, with the final moves planned during 2019). This has culminated in the preparation of the Salisbury Plain Masterplan, which provides an overview of the ABP proposals and identifies the additional infrastructure that is needed on SPTA. This will include the expansion of the existing Garrisons, additional training facilities, and new housing for service families.

1.4 The statutory bodies and other relevant stakeholders have been consulted at every stage of the Masterplan’s preparation, and a series of public consultation events have also been held. In July 2014, the Masterplan was endorsed by Wiltshire Council as a material consideration in the determination of a series of subsequent planning applications.

1.5 This application is one of a first tranche of applications pursuant to the Salisbury Plain Masterplan, which seek to secure planning permission for a series of ‘Priority Works’ within the existing Garrison sites in order to facilitate a number of early unit moves and

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in-situ re-roles, and thus achieve the overall ABP delivery programme. Subsequent applications will be made for the balance of the ABP proposals.

Land Ownership

1.6 The application site comprises a parcel of land within the boundary of Bulford Garrison, which is outlined in red on the submitted Site Location Plan. The total application site area is approximately 1.7 hectares.

1.7 All of the land comprising the application site is entirely within the ownership of the applicant. Accordingly, Certificate A has been completed.

Form and Content of the Application

1.8 The application is submitted in detailed form and, in addition to this Planning Statement, comprises the following:

 Duly completed application forms and certificate;

 Application plans, including:

- Site Location Plan

- Existing Site Plan;

- Proposed Site Plan;

- Proposed Elevations;

- Proposed Floor Plans;

- Proposed Roof Plans;

- Site Sections;

 Design and Access Statement; and

 Flood Risk Assessment.

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Environmental Impact Assessment

1.9 A development of seven 3 storey SLA blocks on the application site has previously been ‘screened’ under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011. A copy of the Council’s formal Screening Opinion is provided at Appendix I.

1.10 The current proposals involve the development of six 3 storey SLA blocks and an all- weather 5-a-side pitch, as opposed to seven 3 storey SLA blocks. Nevertheless, it is considered that the Screening Opinion conclusion that the ‘Priority Works’ do not constitute EIA development remains valid, and therefore an Environmental Statement has not been submitted in support of this application.

Consultation

1.11 The ‘Priority Works’ are consistent with the Garrison development proposals sets out in the Salisbury Plain Masterplan, which was subject to extensive stakeholder and public consultation throughout its preparation. This has involved:

 On-going engagement with Wiltshire Council;

 Early engagement with statutory bodies and key stakeholders, having particular regard to the sensitive environmental context of the SPTA;

 Initial public consultation on the scope of the Masterplan (Nov-Dec 2013); and

 Formal public consultation through a series of exhibitions and the provision of information through the gov.uk and Wiltshire Council websites (Feb-Mar 2014).

1.12 Accordingly, it has been agreed with Wiltshire Council that there is no requirement for the applicant to undertake additional pre-application public consultation in respect of this application.

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Report Structure

1.13 Following this introduction, the remainder of the proposal is structured as follows:

 Section 2 describes the application site and its surroundings;

 Section 3 provides a description of the proposed ‘Priority Works’;

 Section 4 summarises the relevant planning policy framework;

 Section 5 considers the key planning issues raised by the development; and

 Section 6 highlights the reasons why planning permission should be granted.

Contacts

1.14 Should you require any further information, please contact:

Nick Harrison Director T 0121 609 8722 E [email protected]

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2. The Application Site and Surroundings

Location

2.1 The application site comprises a single parcel of land within the boundary of Bulford Garrison. The Camp is situated to the east of Bulford village, approximately 7km west of Tidworth and 1km north of the A303, and is accessed off Marlborough / Tidworth Road, which bisects the site north to south. East Bulford (Kiwi and Picton Barracks) covers an area of approximately 71 hectares, and West Bulford (Ward and Wing Barracks) covers an area of approximately 45 hectares. The existing development comprises a mix of living, office, technical and training accommodation, together with ancillary buildings, hardstanding, parking and sports facilities.

2.2 The site was substantially redeveloped and modernised under the Project Allenby Connaught (PAC) PFI, although it’s use as a military establishment has been on-going since 1897.

Surroundings

2.3 Bulford camp is located approximately 3km to the east of the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site (WHS) in National Character Area 132 - Salisbury Plain and West Wiltshire Downs (NCA 132). This comprises an extensive open chalk plateau. Excluding the area to the south west of the Camp, toward Bulford village and Amesbury, much of the surrounding area is designated as a Special Landscape Area.

2.4 The topography to the north, south and west of the Camp is typical of the rolling landform found across much of the Salisbury Plain. By contrast, to the east is the dramatic escarpment of Beacon Hill, which rises to 204m AOD. The River Avon is located approximately 1.2km to the west of the Camp, and Nine Mile River (a tributary to the River Avon) is located approximately 100m to the northwest. To the south and immediately to the west are more gently undulating landforms. As a consequence of its location at the foot of Beacon Hill, the Camp is relatively sheltered and enclosed on the southern and eastern boundaries.

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2.5 Outside of the built up area of Bulford the landscape is predominantly rural, consisting of a mix of high quality arable fields, rough downland, calcareous grassland and woodland. Fields are generally bounded by hedgerows, which have gaps and support few hedgerow trees.

2.6 The Camp is situated on the southern flank of the valley of Nine Mile River, the ground within its boundaries rising from west to east - from 90m AOD to generally 130m (150m max) AOD - toward the ridgeline at 204m AOD (max).

2.7 The Camp itself is bounded to the north by the existing MoD Service Families Accommodation (SFA), related community facilities, Kiwi Primary School, medical and dental centre and sports facilities. Another small area of SFA bounds the site to the south west. Immediately to the west of the Camp, is the older, linear village of Bulford. Otherwise the site does not adjoin any wider built-up area.

2.8 There are however, a number of recreational and tourism resources of particular importance in the vicinity, including Woodhenge (a Scheduled Monument) three kilometres to the west and the Stonehenge WHS.

Existing Site Conditions

2.9 The application site for is located at 110m AOD (approx.) within the north-east area of the Camp. The site comprises previously developed land, now grassed over, where a former building was demolished a number of years ago. It is bounded by:

 To the north two existing technical buildings and grassed area;

 To the west a single office building and grassed area;

 To the east by the existing sports pitches; and

 To the north of Hubert Hamilton Road and the existing JR SLA ‘village’.

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3. The Proposed Development

3.1 This application seeks planning permission for 6 JR SLA blocks (KW0670, KW0671, KW0672, KW0673, KW0674 and KW0675) and an all-weather 5-a-side pitch at Bulford Garrison, in order to facilitate early unit moves and in-situ re-roles forming part of the ABP. An overview of the Proposed Development is provided below. Further information is provided in the submitted application plans and Design and Access Statement.

Layout

3.2 The Proposed Development comprises 6 JR SLA blocks, one (KW0675) providing 45 bedrooms, and the remainder each providing 48 bedrooms. All bedrooms have en- suite shower rooms, and each building incorporates baggage stores, communal room facilities, utility rooms, drying rooms and bathrooms. Additionally there are separate bin stores, cycle parking and a bootwash for each block.

3.3 The proposed all-weather 5-a-side pitch occupies the south west corner of the site, where there is potential for a further JR SLA block in the future.

3.4 Sited immediately to the north of an existing JRSLA ‘village’ area, Proposed Development is encircled by a new roadway and pedestrian/cycle path, allowing easy access to each of the buildings. The positioning of the blocks creates large areas of green space/semi private garden, which can be accessed via a patio area to the rear of each building. A new footpath/cycle path/emergency vehicle route provides a north to south connection through the site, as well as access to KW0675.

Scale

3.5 All of the buildings will be 3 storeys in height, providing a total floorspace of 8,238 sqm (1,373 sqm in each block).

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Appearance

3.6 The Proposed Development has been designed to meet specific operational requirements. The external walls are principally facing brick, with a simple pitched roofs, and a similar pallette of materials to the adjacent JR SLA ‘village’ will be used. Additional interest is provided by the glazed entrance to the stairwell, and the canopies to the building entrances. The windows are emphasized with brick soldier course flat arch window heads.

Landscaping

3.7 The Proposed Development will not necessitate the removal of any trees from the site, and the landscaping proposed will soften the setting of the buildings and enhance local views from the immediate surroundings.

3.8 A row of retained mature roadside trees to the south will separate the Proposed Development from the existing JR SLA ‘village’, and new rows of trees are proposed along the southern road frontage (Hubert Hamilton Road) and eastern flank of the site. A further row of trees will run alongside the central footpath/cycle path/ fire path through the development, reflecting the structure of the site layout and to aid legibility.

3.9 Amenity planting of hedges, shrubs and ground cover, complemented by selected ornamental tree planting is proposed to provide a local landscape setting for the blocks and associated all-weather pitch, as well as defining semi-private garden areas, screening bin and cycle-stands, and emphasising entrances. Hedge planting is also proposed along the top of an existing bank to the north in order to reinforce the separation provided by the level change from the adjacent technical area.

Access

3.10 The Proposed Development incorporates a new two way access road and associated footway, which connects into the existing internal Garrison road network in the south west corner of the site. This will provide direct access to laybys infront of 4 of the blocks, and within close proximity to the remaining two. A new pedestrian/cycle path also follows this route. The proposed footpath/cycle path/ emergency vehicle

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route also provides access to the immediate surroundings to the north and south. All paths will be at least 2m wide, and paving materials have been selected that will provide suitable surfaces for wheelchair users and ambulant disabled people.

3.11 No car parking is proposed as part of this application.

Other information

3.12 The buildings will meet the Defence Related Environmental Assessment Method (DREAM) “excellent” rating. The designs will include a number of measures, such as sustainably sourced timber (FSC), efficient boilers and water fittings (single flush, low flow shower head, systemisers for urinals), sustainable drainage systems, energy efficient lighting controls and fittings, and automatic meter reading.

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4. Relevant Planning Policy

National Planning Policy

4.1 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how they are expected to be applied by local planning authorities. The policies contained within the NPPF are a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.

4.2 The purpose of the planning system is defined as being to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development (paragraph 6), which is defined as having 3 dimensions – economic, social and environmental (paragraph 7).

4.3 Whilst the NPPF does not change the statutory status of the Development Plan as the starting point for decision-making, it does establish a presumption in favour of sustainable development (paragraph 14). For decision-taking this means:

 Approving development proposals that accord with the development plan without delay; and

 Where the development plan is absent, silent or relevant policies are out of date, granting permission, unless:

- Any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the NPPF taken as a whole, or

- Specific policies in the NPPF indicate development should be restricted.

4.4 The NPPF (paragraph 17) also sets out a list of core land-use planning principles to underpin decision taking. Those of particular relevance to this application are:

 To make every effort to objectively identify and then meet the development needs of an area, and respond positively to wider opportunities for growth;

 To always seek to secure high quality design and a good standard of amenity for all existing and future occupants of land and buildings;

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 To take account of the different roles and character of different areas;

 To support the transition to a low carbon future in a changing climate, taking full account of flood risk, and encourage the reuse of existing resources, including the conversion of existing buildings, and encourage the use of renewable resources;

 To contribute to conserving and enhancing the natural environment and reducing pollution;

 To encourage the effective use of land by reusing land that has been previously developed (brownfield land), provided that it is not of high environmental value;

 To promoted mixed use developments;

 To conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance, so that they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations; and

 To actively manage patterns of growth to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling, and focus significant development in locations which are or can be made sustainable.

4.5 Other policy themes in the NPPF that are relevant to this application include:

 Ensuring that the planning system does everything it can to support sustainable economic growth and does not act as an impediment (paragraph 19);

 Supporting a pattern of development which facilitates the use of sustainable modes of transport (paragraph 30);

 Promoting a mix of uses in order to provide opportunities to undertake day-to-day activities including work on site (paragraph 38);

 Achieving high quality and inclusive design for all development (paragraph 57);

 Ensuring that developments:

- Will function well and add to the overall quality of the area

- Establish a strong sense of place

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- Optimise the potential of the site to accommodate development and create and sustain an appropriate mix of uses

- Respond to local character and history, and reflect the identity of local surroundings and materials

- Are visually attractive as a result of good architecture and appropriate landscaping (paragraph 58);

 Encouraging the effective use of land by re-using land that has been previously developed (brownfield land), provided that it is not of high environmental value (paragraph 111);

 Aiming to conserve and enhance biodiversity, and adequately mitigating / compensating for any significant harm resulting from development, where that harm cannot be avoided (paragraph 118);

 Ensuring that the site is suitable for its new use taking into account ground conditions (paragraph 121);

 Avoiding noise giving rise to significant adverse impacts on health and quality of life as a result of new development (paragraph 123);

 Applying great weight to the conservation of designated heritage assets (paragraph 132) and weighing any harm against the public benefits of the proposal (paragraph 134); and

 Making a balanced judgement in weighing applications that affect non- designated heritage assets, having regard to the scale of the harm or loss and the significance of the heritage asset (paragraph 135).

4.6 The NPPF also provides direction in respect of the weight that should be afforded to relevant policies in both existing and emerging Development Plans. The implications of this are considered later in this section.

The Development Plan

4.7 Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 states that planning applications should be determined in accordance with the statutory Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

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4.8 In this case, the statutory Development Plan is the Wiltshire Core Strategy.

4.9 Accordingly, in determining this application, regard should be had to Core Policy 37 of the Core Strategy (Pre-Submission, February 2012). This states that:

“New development and changes of use at operational facilities that help enhance or sustain their operational capability will be supported.”

4.10 And that:

“Development at operational… sites should enhance the overall character of the site… mitigate any adverse impacts on local infrastructure, and not erode the character of the surrounding area. All proposals must ensure that the cultural and historical significance of the military facilities located on the site are understood and inform the scope of future development of that site.”

4.11 Other general development management policies of relevance are:

Wiltshire Core Strategy

4.12 A new county-wide Core Strategy is currently at Examination. Once adopted this will replace the 4 existing district Local Plans covering Wiltshire, including the aforementioned Salisbury District Local Plan 2011.

4.13 Paragraph 216 of the NPPF states that weight may be given to relevant policies in emerging plans in decision-taking.

4.14 Accordingly, in determining this application, regard should be had to Core Policy 37 of the Core Strategy (Pre-Submission, February 2012). This states that:

“New development and changes of use at operational facilities that help enhance or sustain their operational capability will be supported.”

4.15 And that:

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historical significance of the military facilities located on the site are understood and inform the scope of future development of that site.”

4.16 Other general development management policies of relevance are:

 Policy CP50, which states that sustainable development will avoid direct and indirect impacts upon local sites, and that damage or disturbance will generally be unacceptable. Development proposals affecting local sites must contribute to their favourable management in the long term, and demonstrate how they protect, and where possible enhance, features of nature conservation or geological value. Where such features cannot be retained, the ecological impacts should be mitigated as far as possible, and appropriate compensatory measures secured to ensure no net loss of biodiversity. All development should seek opportunities to enhance biodiversity;

 Policy CP57, which requires that all new development demonstrate a high standard of design and create a strong sense of place, drawing on the local context and being complementary to the locality;

 Policy CP58, which states that development should protect, conserve and where possible enhance the historic environment, and should not have an unacceptable impact on the significance of designated or other locally or regionally significant non-designated heritage assets;

 Policies CP61 and CP62, which state that new development should be located and designed to reduce the need to travel and to encourage the use of sustainable travel alternatives, and that appropriate mitigation measures should be provided to offset any adverse impacts on the transport network; and

 Policy CP68, which states that development must not prejudice the delivery of the actions and targets of the relevant River Basin Management Plan, and should contribute towards their delivery where possible. Non-residential development will be required to incorporate water efficiency measures, and developers will be expected to submit details of how water efficiency has been taken into account during the design of proposals. Development proposals within a Source Protection Zone, Safeguard Zone or Water Protection Zone must assess any risk to groundwater resources and demonstrate that these would be protected throughout the construction and operational phases of development.

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Other Material Considerations

The Salisbury Plain Masterplan

4.17 The Salisbury Plan Masterplan was endorsed by Wiltshire Council on Strategic Planning Committee on 30 July 2014 as a critical background document to be taken into account in the determination of subsequent planning applications.

4.18 The Masterplan establishes the scale and location of development necessary to deliver the ABP, both inside and outwith the Garrisons, and is supported by an Overarching Environmental Appraisal (OEA) prepared to EIA standards, which considers both the likely significant and cumulative effects of the whole ABP for Salisbury Plain. A plan level Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) was also undertaken in connection with the Salisbury Plain Masterplan, and completed in October 2014. An Outline Transport Assessment (OTA) and Framework Travel Plan have also been prepared in support of the Masterplan.

4.19 In respect of the required development inside the Garrisons, the Masterplan identifies the need for new build and refurbishment works to provide:

 Single Living Accommodation (SLA);

 Mess accommodation for Officers and SNCOs;

 Junior Ranks catering and dining facilities;

 Regimental and Company HQs and Offices;

 Stores;

 Garaging and workshops;

 Education and training facilities;

 Physical training and recreation facilities; and

 Welfare facilities, including medical and dental centres.

4.20 Development zones are identified within each Garrison, together with details of the development proposed in each zone. This includes the broad land use category –

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living, technical, office / training, and welfare – the approximate number of buildings to be constructed, and proposed building heights within each zone. It also shows how the development zones relate to and reinforce the existing land use zoning that was established through PAC, and where demolitions are likely to be required.

4.21 This application for 6 new JR SLA blocks and an all-weather 5-a-side pitch at Bulford Garrison is consistent the Masterplan endorsed by Wiltshire Council, which identifies a zone of new build living accommodation, comprising seven 3 storey buildings, in the location of the application site. Accordingly, the impact of the Proposed Development has already been assessed within the OEA and OTA.

Salisbury Plain SPA and SAC

4.22 Salisbury Plain is designated as both a Special Protection Area (SPA) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under European legislation, notably for the populations of stone curlew, common quail and hen harrier, and for the chalk grassland habitat, one of the largest remaining areas of calcareous grassland in north-western Europe. The SAC is also designated for juniper formations on heaths, semi-natural dry grassland and scrubland facies and the marsh fritillary butterfly. Much of the natural environment is also protected through its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its populations of rare bumblebee species, and many rare birds, plants and invertebrates.

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5. Key Planning Issues

5.1 This Section considers the key planning issues raised by the development in order to demonstrate how the ‘Priority Works’ satisfy the 3 dimensions – economic, social and environmental - of sustainable development (NPPF, paragraph 7),

Economic

5.2 As acknowledged in the Council’s report Military Presence and Economic Significance in the South West Region (March 2009), the military presence in Wiltshire already plays a key role in the local economy, both through direct employment and employment in local commercial services which are largely military-dependent.

5.3 The Proposed Development forms part of a £1.6 bn national programme of investment in the Defence estate, a significant proportion of which will be focused on SPTA. Accordingly, the Proposed Development will:

 Directly support the delivery of additional military employment;

 Generate new civilian employment opportunities within defence;

 Provide for secondary employment opportunities within the local economy;

 Create temporary jobs within the construction industry; and

 Generate growth in the local economy through increased spending.

Social

Design Quality

5.4 The design rationale for the Proposed Development is described in the submitted Design and Access Statement. In summary, the proposed JR SLA blocks have been designed to respect the established character of the Camp, and sited so as to reinforce the current land-use zoning established through PAC, thus improving the overall functionality of the Garrison. It will also achieve the Defence Related

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5.5 Environmental Assessment Method (DREAM) “excellent” rating, incorporating into the design measures such as sustainably sourced timber (FSC), efficient boilers and water fittings (single flush, low flow shower head, systemisers for urinals), sustainable drainage systems, energy efficient lighting controls and fittings, automatic meter reading and a low water demand landscape.

5.6 Accordingly, it is considered that the requirements of Local Plan Policy D1 and G1 and Core Strategy Policy CP57 have been met, as well the NPPF requirement to achieve high quality and inclusive design which will, inter alia, function well and add to the overall quality of the area (paragraphs 57 and 58).

Air Quality

5.7 The site occupies a largely rural setting, away from significant sources of air pollution. Defra background modelling shows a large margin between annual mean nitrogen dioxide and inhalable particulate matter concentrations and the relevant National Air Quality Objectives (NAQOs), which is more than sufficient to accommodate any additional emissions associated with the Proposed Development.

5.8 There will be fugitive emissions of particulate matter (visible dust and PM10) from construction activities. However, the impacts with respect to health and amenity are unlikely to be significant with the implementation of good construction practices. A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) will be prepared and implemented.

Noise

5.9 A Noise Feasibility Study (Capita Acoustics, November 2013) has been carried out on site. Noise from on-site vehicle movements and maintenance activities is audible on Camp, and this is more significant that traffic on public roads. However, noise from distant traffic on the A338 and A303 is also audible.

5.10 Measured 5-minute Laeq levels range from 40dB to 74dB in the daytime, and 36dB – 46dB at night. This corresponds to a daytime 16 hour LAeq level of 70dB and a night time 8 hour LAeq level of 42dB. Accordingly, the recommended noise levels from BS 8233 and the World Health Organisation are expected to be satisfied.

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5.11 Furthermore, as the Proposed Development is sited well away from any existing residential properties bounding the Camp, it is unlikely that it will give rise to any adverse impacts on local amenity either during construction or operation.

Cultural Heritage

5.12 The Proposed Development, lies within the built footprint of Bulford Garrison, an established living and working community with an important history of its own, where new development is necessary to order to sustain the Camp’s future.

5.13 There is one scheduled monument within the Camp - two round barrows at Rawlinson Road. The significance of this asset now lies predominantly in its evidential value, with little contribution provided by its setting. Also, the barrows are located more than 300m away and are not visible from the application site.

5.14 A second Scheduled Monument, comprising a group of five bowl barrows, is located immediately beyond the southern perimeter of the Camp, but this is also not visible from the application site.

5.15 A number of previous intrusive investigations have been carried out within the Camp. In general, these have been small in scale, and produced little evidence of archaeological significance, except for sub-surface remains relating to 20th century military activity.

5.16 An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and site visit was carried out during October 2013. Archaeologists were also on site conducting an archaeological watching brief for the duration of intrusive geo-environmental site investigations between August and September 2014. This involved the excavation of 28 test pits across the Camp, and no archaeological features, deposits or artefacts were encountered.

5.17 Notwithstanding the above, there is the potential for buried archaeological remains within the application site, although much of the shallow ground was disturbed during the site’s use for the storage of construction materials in 2010.

5.18 An appropriate scheme of archaeological mitigation will therefore be agreed with all relevant stakeholders, typically in the form of a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI).

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This will be implemented during the construction activities to reduce any adverse impact to buried archaeological features.

Transport

5.19 The Proposed Development comprises 6 JR SLA buildings for Service personnel living and/or working on the Camp. The majority of trips will therefore be internal, having no impact on the local highway network. Other trips are likely to be outside the peak hours, and therefore have a negligible effect on local travel patterns or the operation of surrounding junctions. In addition, DIO is currently preparing an Overarching Travel Plan for SPTA, which will introduce a series of measures aimed at reducing reliance on the private car and encouraging more sustainable travel choices, consistent with Local Plan Policies TR12 and TR14 and Core Strategy Policies CP61 and CP62. This will further reduce any potential traffic impacts arising from the Proposed Development

5.20 Cycle parking facilities are proposed as part of the development, in accordance with Local Plan Policy TR14. Car parking demand arising from the Proposed Development will be met through new car parking provision, the detail of which will be determined through a holistic review of car parking requirements across the Camp, having regard to wider Travel Plan initiatives.

5.21 Accordingly, it is proposed that planning permission for the Proposed Development be granted subject to a planning condition requiring the submission and approval of car parking details.

Environmental

Ecology

5.22 The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) holds a wealth of recently recorded ecological survey information for Bulford Camp. This includes the results of protected species and habitat surveys undertaken in 2014 and consultation responses from Natural England, the Environment Agency and Wiltshire Council for the Army Basing Programme (ABP), as well as earlier and on-going surveys conducted for PAC.

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5.23 A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) was also completed in 2014 to support the preparation of the Salisbury Plain Masterplan OEA and related Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) to ensure compliance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). This work has been supported by a subsequent NVC grassland survey and recent species surveys for bats and reptiles commissioned by Aspire. A great crested newt survey was also completed in 2013. In addition, badger and dormouse surveys that are relevant to this application were completed by consultants on behalf of DIO.

5.24 The application site comprises predominantly closely mown amenity grassland and hardstanding. Both are of negligible nature conservation value, and are neither designated nor of a distinctiveness that would require offsetting elsewhere to compensate for its loss. Equally, the application site is previously developed land within the existing Camp, and the proposed development will not affect the Salisbury Plain SPA/SAC/SSSI or the River Avon SAC, either directly or indirectly.

5.25 Several bat species have been recorded within 2km of the Camp, and bat surveys were conducted in the location of proposed demolitions and potential bat roosts at Wing Barracks in 2014. The application site has been assessed by a licensed bat ecologist, and the proposed development does not involve the demolition of buildings or loss of potential bat roosts. Accordingly, a license for bat mitigation is not required.

5.26 The existing habitat within the application site has negligible potential to support reptile and invertebrate species. Bulford Camp is also considered to be of negligible value for great crested newts, and there are no records of dormouse within 2km of the Camp. There are no badger setts or outlier holes within 200m of the application site.

5.27 Notwithstanding the above, in line with Aspire’s sustainable design principles all 6 SLA blocks will incorporate bat mitigation features such as bat bricks and cavity voids.

5.28 Accordingly, no residual ecological impacts are anticipated as a consequence of the Proposed Development, consistent with Local Plan Policy C12 and Core Strategy Policy CP50.

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Contamination

5.29 Recent extensive construction work at Bulford Camp under PAC has addressed many of the potential contamination sources and pathways at the site, including through the provision of improved drainage containment measures. A series of Land Quality Assessments have also been completed during the past decade at sites close to the application site.

5.30 A Phase 1 desk study to review previous site investigations and identify potential contamination risks was completed in October 2013. This informed a subsequent Phase 2 intrusive geo-environmental site investigation carried out between August and October 2014. Supplementary monitoring work is continuing, with the full analysis and interpretation yet to be reported.

5.31 The investigation indicates elevated levels of benzo(a)pyrene in shallow soils at one location within the application site at sufficient concentrations to result in a theoretical risk to the health of the users of the proposed buildings. In addition, ground gas monitoring recorded concentrations of carbon dioxide above the 5.0% trigger concentration at one monitoring well within the application site. Consequently a mitigation strategy will be developed, which is likely to involve, initially, the excavation of a number of additional shallow boreholes / trial pits to obtain further soil samples for laboratory analysis. Suitable gas protection measures will be installed in the proposed SLA blocks.

5.32 A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) will be prepared, in accordance with industry best practice, to implement pollution prevention and a response regime. This will include procedures to manage waste on-site and disposal, and provide direction to reduce the risk of spillages and other contaminant mobilisation from construction work. Bin storage areas for the proposed SLA blocks will be provided to facilitate appropriate waste segregation, and disposal will be managed through the Camp’s existing arrangements.

5.33 In summary, no residual contamination impacts are anticipated in connection with the Proposed Development.

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Water Resources

5.34 The potable water network at Bulford (operated by Aspire) is supplied from a service reservoir operated by the Aquatrine service provider, Kelder Water Services (KWS). KWS also maintain and control the boreholes at Sling and to the south west of Bulford which supply their water treatment works. Following treatment the water is stored in low level storage reservoirs before being pumped to the high level service reservoirs located above Kiwi Barracks via a single main. This service reservoir supplies the Camp.

5.35 In accordance with a series of environmental commitments made by DIO and agreed with the Environment Agency, Natural England, and Wiltshire Council the impacts of water abstraction from boreholes supplying both existing and proposed MoD development across SPTA will be mitigated through a combination of water efficiency improvements, demand management and infrastructure upgrades. Parts of the Camp lie within inner groundwater source protection zone (SPZ1) including to the north of the application site. The application site itself partially sits within an outer groundwater source protection zone (SPZ2).

5.36 Drainage containment measures, including SuDS features, will also be incorporated to attenuate run-off, to prevent flooding and provide pollution control.

5.37 This infrastructure is currently being designed on a site-wide basis (as opposed to building by building) to accommodate all of the proposed ABP development. It is therefore proposed that these details be secured through a planning condition imposed on the grant of planning permission.

Flood Risk

5.38 The Camp does not lie within a floodplain or an area of flood risk as defined by the Environment Agency. However, the application site exceeds 1 hectare, and a Flood Risk Assessment has therefore been prepared to support this application.

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Landscape and Visual Impacts

5.39 A Preliminary Landscape Assessment (Capita, November 2013) was undertaken to inform masterplan development and identify potential landscape and visual impacts arising from the ABP. A series of receptor viewpoints were identified, largely consistent with the previous Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment carried out for PAC, and a photographic record was taken1 in September 2013 (representing summer) and early March 2014 (representing winter).

5.40 In general the undulating topography and mature woodland vegetation in proximity to the Camp restricts visibility from much of the surrounding area, although the potential visual envelope extends approximately 2km to the south and 3km to the north. However, the views are severely limited by the woodlands located along the dismantled railway close to the northern perimeter of the Camp and within Milston Down itself.

5.41 To the east, the visual influence of the Camp is limited by Beacon Hill. There are panoramic views from Beacon Hill across Salisbury Plain, with the Camp in the foreground. However, the presence of mature trees within and surrounding the Camp reduces its prominence.

5.42 To the west, only glimpsed views of the Camp are available from Bulford Village, due to the tree cover along the corridor of the Nine Mile River. Some views of the Camp are available from the higher, open ground in the vicinity of Woodhenge and the edge of the road junction between the A345 and the A3028.

5.43 The closest sensitive residential receptors with views toward the Camp are the SFA situated immediately to the south-west, east and north. The closest civilian residents, on Churchhill Avenue and John French Way, are some 250 metres to the south-west. However, the Proposed Development would not be visible.

1 In compliance with Landscape Institute Advice Note 01/11 and (unless otherwise stated) taken using a fixed focal length camera (Digital SLR, 50mm equivalent).

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5.44 The PLA has been reviewed in relation to this application. The receptor viewpoints where there is potential for impact are:

 Viewpoint 1 – Stephen’s Mound: This viewpoint is located in an elevated position on the Beacon Hill ridgeline - within the Special Landscape Area - approximately 300m from the Camp boundary. The photograph was taken on Footpath No.13 near Stephen’s Mound and is orientated in a west southwest direction. The Camp is surrounded by established woodland vegetation and can be seen across the view at the base of the slope, bordered by residential developments to the north, east and south. An area of grassland in the foreground allows open distant views towards Beacon Hill and across Salisbury Plain from this viewpoint. The Proposed Development would be clearly visible throughout the year in front of the existing JR SLA ‘village’, replacing an open (but previously developed) area, but screening views of the recently constructed office building that currently overlooks the site. They would be similar in scale and appearance to the built form that is already evident within this portion of the view, and indeed that which has been not-long demolished on the site. The Proposed Development will introduce additional development in the current view and therefore have a minor adverse visual effect, but compared to the view prior to demolition, the change would be incidental in the existing overall view, having no significant impact on character or amenity.

Receptor Viewpoint 7- A3028/A303: This viewpoint is located in an elevated position - within the Special Landscape Area - approximately 600m from the Camp. The photograph was taken in a field immediately to the north of the A3028 slip road, near to the junction with the A303, and the view is orientated in a northerly direction. The Camp is enclosed by established woodland vegetation, but some built form can be seen across the centre of the view to the base of the slope. The arable fields in the foreground enable distant views towards Durrington and Bulford Village to the far left and across Salisbury Plain in the background. During the summer months, the Proposed Development would likely lie hidden within the Camp’s wooded setting. In winter, however, some additional rooftops would be just decipherable in the middle distance, although this will blend into the Camp’s built form and likely pass unnoticed. The likely change would not, therefore, be significant.

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Receptor Viewpoint 8-Beacon Hill: This viewpoint is located in an elevated position on the Beacon Hill ridgeline - within the Special Landscape Area - approximately 180m from the site. The photograph was taken on Footpath No.13 near the Beacon Hill Mast and is orientated in a north-westerly direction. The Camp is surrounded by established woodland vegetation and can be seen across the centre of the view at the base of the slope. An area of grassland in the foreground enables open views across Salisbury Plain and towards Durrington and Bulford Village, which are visible to the left of view. The Proposed Development would introduce additional accommodation blocks into the current view, but in a location where, prior to its recent demolition, similar built form once stood. The upper portions and rooftops of some of the blocks will be visible amongst the trees within the Camp, partly obscuring views of the existing technical area behind. This development would be entirely integrated within the existing built fabric of the Camp, and similar in scale and appearance to that already evident within this portion of the view. The change would, therefore, be incidental and not result in a significant impact on landscape character or amenity.

Receptor Viewpoint 11 - Marlborough Road: This viewpoint is located on the footpath adjacent to Marlborough Road, approximately 100m north of the Camp. The photograph is orientated in an east southeast direction and overlooks sports fields associated with a school. A fence is visible in the foreground of the view and is aligned by mature trees to the right. Residential properties can be seen beyond the pitches to the centre of the view, and school buildings are visible to the right. A number of taller buildings located within the Camp, including the recently constructed office building to the west of the application site, are visible in the background set within woodland. It is anticipated that the Proposed Development would be entirely screened by vegetation from this viewpoint during the summer. During winter months, some rooftops of the proposed JR SLA blocks may be just visible through the tree canopies with existing built-form in the background. This incidental change in the view would likely pass unnoticed, and would not result in impact to landscape character or amenity.

5.45 Photographs from the aforementioned viewpoints, together with plans showing the viewpoint locations, are provided at Appendix II.

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5.46 The scale of change is too small to register on the physical landscape resource or perceived characteristics of the landscape character at a National or Regional scale. Views from the designated WHS and AONB landscapes will not be affected by the development, but there will be publically available views from the surrounding Special Landscape Area.

5.47 The Proposed Development will form an extension to the existing recently constructed JR SLA ‘village’, which is of similar scale and appearance, and would not serve to increase either the current extent or degree of dominance exerted by the Camp. There will be no change to the quality or character of the local landscape, nor would there be adverse effects to its wider sense of tranquillity and visual amenity. of the existing built form of the Camp to the landscape character area. Furthermore, as the proposed new tree planting matures, it will gradually soften and filter available views of the Proposed Development from the east.

5.48 Accordingly, it is considered that the Proposed Development will not significantly change the quality or character of the local landscape or lead to a loss of visual amenity.

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6. Conclusion

6.1 This application is one of a series of applications pursuant to the Salisbury Plain Masterplan. It seeks planning permission for 6 JR SLA blocks and an all-weather 5-a- side pitch at Bulford Garrison as part of the ABP.

6.2 This Planning Statement has been prepared to address the planning issues raised by the Proposed Development, and demonstrates the following:

 The ABP is critical to the delivery of future UK defence capability, with SPTA forming a key component of this national programme;

 The Proposed Development, as part of a wider programme of investment across SPTA, will deliver significant economic benefits through job creation and increased spending in the local economy;

 The proposed JR SLA blocks have been designed to a high standard which respects the established character of the Camp, and sited so as to reinforce the current land-use zoning established through PAC;

 An archaeological mitigation plan will be implemented during the construction activities to minimise any adverse impact on possible buried archaeological features;

 No residual ecological or contamination impacts are anticipated as a consequence of the Proposed Development, but as a precautionary measure a Construction Environmental Management Plan will be prepared;

 The majority of trips generated by the Proposed Development will be internal to the Camp, and consequently any potential impact on the local highway network will be negligible;

 The impacts of water abstraction from boreholes supplying both existing and proposed MoD development will be mitigated through a combination of water efficiency improvements, demand management and infrastructure upgrades;

 Drainage containment measures, including SuDS features, will also be incorporated to attenuate run-off, address flooding and provide pollution control; and

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 The Proposed Development will not significantly change the quality or character of the local landscape or lead to a loss of visual amenity.

6.3 For these reasons, we commend the proposals to Wiltshire Council, and request that this application be approved without delay in accordance with the ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’.

GVA March 2015

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6. Conclusion

6.2 This Planning Statement has been prepared to address the planning issues raised by the Proposed Development, and demonstrates the following:

 The ABP is critical to the delivery of future UK defence capability, with SPTA forming a key component of this national programme;

 The Proposed Development, as part of a wider programme of investment across SPTA, will deliver significant economic benefits through job creation and increased spending in the local economy;

 An archaeological mitigation plan will be implemented during the construction activities to minimise any adverse impact on possible buried archaeological features;

 The majority of trips generated by the Proposed Development will be internal to the Camp, and consequently any potential impact on the local highway network will be negligible;

 Drainage containment measures, including SuDS features, will also be incorporated to attenuate run-off, address flooding and provide pollution control; and

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 The Proposed Development will not significantly change the quality or character of the local landscape or lead to a loss of visual amenity.

GVA February 2015

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Appendix I Council’s EIA Screening Opinion

18th September 2014 Development Services – North Monkton Park N Harrison Esq Chippenham GVA Wiltshire 3 Brindleyplace SN15 1ER Birmingham B1 2JB Tel: 012490706444 Email: [email protected] www.wiltshire.gov.uk

Our Ref: 14/08179/SCR

Dear Mr Harrison,

Application No: 14/08179/SCR

Proposal: Screening opinion request in relation to proposed 6 new build Junior Ranks (JR) Single Living Accommodation (SLA) buildings, providing 240 bed spaces, 1 new build transit block SLA, providing 48 bed spaces, 1 new build triple Officers and Senior Non- Commissioned Officers (SNCO mess together with associated SLA providing 104 new bed spaces.

Site Address: Wing, Ward, Kiwi and Picton Barracks, Bulford Camp, Wiltshire, SP4 9LZ

I refer to your above request, received 27th August 2014, under regulations 5 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (EIA Regulations) for an opinion as to whether a development described above requires an Environmental Impact Assessment.

The site context as well as the extent and nature of development and its relationship to the wider Army Basing Programme (ABP) is comprehensively set out within your letter and accompanying plans, but in summary, include the following:

• 6 new-build J R SLA buildings and 1 new-build Transit Block providing 288 bed spaces sited to the west of the sports pitches north of Hubert Hamilton Road. The development will reflect the design of the existing JR SLA blocks to the south, and reinforce the land use zoning for this part of the site. The buildings will be up to 3 storeys in height and provide a total floorspace of circa 8,816sqm gross external area (GEA)

• 1 new-build 'triple' Officers' and SNCO Mess sited on the disused running track in the south east corner of the site. This will comprise dining and public rooms for 1 regiment of Officers and 2 regiments of SNCOs, together with two separate blocks of Officers' and SNCO's SLA. The buildings will be a mix of 2 and 3 storeys in height, and provide a total floorspace of circa 7,320 sqm (GEA).

The EIA Regulations 2011 define ‘EIA Development’ in Regulation 2(1) as either:

(1) Schedule 1 development; or (2) Schedule 2 development likely to have significant effects on the environment by virtue of factors such as its nature, size or location.

It is agreed that the proposed development does not meet any of the descriptions of development set out within Schedule 1 of the 2011 Regulations.

However, the proposed development could perhaps fall to be considered against Schedule 2(10)(b) of the Regulations under the “Urban Development Projects” category. In particular, in relation to site area, category (b) sets an indicative threshold where the area of development would exceed 0.5Ha.

Considerations

In coming to a conclusion as to whether the works are EIA development by reason of Schedule 2(3)(a) of the Regulations, the proposal must also against criteria set out in Schedule 3 of the Regulations, guidance contained in Circular 02/99 as well as the more recently published Planning Practice Guidance (PPG).

In this particular instance, and with reference to Schedule 3, the Circular and the PPG, the development would take place inside of a substantial Ministry of Defence facility, which is largely defined by built form and activity. Only the triple messing facility and Officer/NCO SLA buildings being positioned outside of the camp security fencing, albeit on previously developed land. In this context, it is considered that the proposed development would not have a significant urbanising effect with regards to the landscape character of the area. Equally, there is no evidence that the development is likely to have significant long-term irreversible impacts on humans, ecology or on the environment and the development is not considered to have trans-boundary effects or to be of more than local significance. It is agreed that the site is not located within any “sensitive area” defined within the 2011 Regulations.

The Schedule 2 criteria and its application to the proposed development tabulated in your letter is considered to accurately reflect the situation.

It is salient to note that the cumulative environmental effects of the wider Army Basing Programme of development is considered within the ABP Salisbury Plain Masterplan and accompanying Overarching Environmental Appraisal (OEA). Both are documents which will be material considerations when determining the subsequent planning applications.

Matters to be addressed by individual planning applications

As part of the formulation of this opinion, several Statutory Consultees have commented upon your submission at this stage, raising several important issues. Whilst the proposed development may not necessitate EIA, it nevertheless remains the case that any subsequent planning application should still fully explore and address each of the following issues:

Ecology - The site is outside of, but close to the Salisbury Plain Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA) as well as the River Avon

System SSSI (particularly, the Nine Mile River SSSI) and River Avon SAC. It is therefore important that the application should be supported by sufficient biodiversity and landscape information in order for you to assess the weight to give these material considerations when determining the application.

In particular, the Council’s Ecologist will require that any application addresses the following matters: (i) the indirect impacts of the demolition required to facilitate the development are assessed as part of the proposals; (ii) the preparation and submission of the relevant technical assessments so as to address the loss of grassland, woodland and habitats through development taking place; (iii) the in-combination abstraction and foul water discharge impacts of the ABP and details of how these are to be mitigated have been agreed with NE, EA and the Council; and (iv) clarity that the overarching Habitats Regulations Assessment has been completed and approved by Natural England and the Council.

The Council’s Ecologist recognises the Bulford camp site as perhaps being the most sensitive in terms of the proposed priority works. Early discussion between the respective parties specialists regarding the precise requirements in the event of planning application being made is recommended.

Archaeology - There are known heritage assets with an archaeological interest in the locality (two scheduled areas, comprising at least seven Bronze Age barrows, within close proximity of at least one of the ‘priority works’ areas). Accordingly, it is recommended that a field evaluation, in addition to the desk based assessment, is completed and presented as part of any application. The field evaluation should be undertaken in line with a written scheme of investigation. This information should reveal the impact of the proposed development on any buried archaeology and allow this service to give proportionate advice with regard to the proposed development. Any such works should be conducted by a professional, qualified archaeologist.

Landscape - The site is outside of, but close to the and North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AoNB). The application should consider the effect upon the landscape generally, taking account of any distance views possible from the AoNB.

Water environment – The Environment Agency have confirmed that they do not believe EIA is required in this particular instance. However, they do point out that any application submitted should nonetheless address matters such as water abstraction, surface water drainage / flood risk, water supply and waste water, sustainable construction and prevention of pollution during the construction phase, groundwater protection / contaminated land and the disposal of waste from the site.

Please do understand that the above does not represent an exhaustive list of environmental or other matters that may need to be raised and resolved during the determination of any planning application. Rather, it is merely an identification of immediate issues that the Statutory Consultees have commented upon, based upon your submission in respect of this request for a screening opinion.

Conclusion

In summary, and having assessed the documentation submitted to the Council against the relevant guidance and regulations, the development would not be likely to have significant effects on the environment by reason of factors such as its nature, size and location. Accordingly, it is considered that the proposed development does not require an EIA under Schedule 2 and I write to confirm that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required in this instance.

Yours sincerely

Simon T Smith Army Rebasing Planning Manager

A Bilfinger Real Estate company

Appendix II LVIA Viewpoints

Legend

Site Boundary

01 Stephen’s Mound

09 02 Wireless Station Double Hedges

03 Salisbury Road

04 Footpath off Double Hedges

05 Woodhenge

06 Bulford Droveway

07 A3028 / A303 06 08 Beacon Hill 01 11 09 Milston Drive

10 Amesbury Road 04 11 Marlborough Road 12 12 Wing Barracks 05 02 03 08 10 07 Viewpoint - Bulford 01: Stephen’s Mound National Grid Reference: 420078, 143865 Height of Camera Lens: 174m AOD Lens: Fixed 50mm Horizontal Field of View: VD195mm = 120°; VD300m = 42° Date: SUMMER = 25.09.2013 WINTER = 05.03.2014 -60º -45º -30º -15º 0º 15º 30º 45º 60º

Approximate Extents of the Site

Beacon Hill Mast Bulford Village ‘Sling’ Residential Development Dumbell Copse

Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm

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Area 1 (Potential Living)

Viewpoint Location Plan Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 300mm -60º -45º -30º -15º 0º 15º 30º 45º 60º

SUMMER VIEW: Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm

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WINTER VIEW: Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm Bulford - Viewpoint 07: A3028 / A303 National Grid Reference: 418585,142435 Height of Camera Lens: 148m AOD Lens: Fixed 50mm Horizontal Field of View: VD195mm = 120°; VD300m = 42° Date: SUMMER = 24.09.2013 WINTER = 04.03.2014 -60º -45º -30º -15º 0º 15º 30º 45º 60º

Approximate Extents of the Site

Bulford Village Residential Development Garrison Church of St George Beacon Hill Mast

Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm

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Area 1 Area 3 (Potential Living) (Potential Living)

Viewpoint Location Plan Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 300mm -60º -45º -30º -15º 0º 15º 30º 45º 60º

SUMMER VIEW: Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm

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WINTER VIEW: Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm Bulford - Viewpoint 08: Beacon Hill National Grid Reference: 419483,142927 Height of Camera Lens: 189m AOD Lens: Fixed 50mm Horizontal Field of View: VD195mm = 120°; VD300m = 42° Date: SUMMER = 25.09.2013 WINTER = 05.03.2014 -60º -45º -30º -15º 0º 15º 30º 45º 60º

Approximate Extents of the Site

Double Hedges Wireless Station Bulford Village Dumbell Copse

Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm

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Area 3 Area 5 Area 4 (Potential Living) (Potential Working) (Potential Working)

Viewpoint Location Plan Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 300mm -60º -45º -30º -15º 0º 15º 30º 45º 60º

SUMMER VIEW: Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm

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WINTER VIEW: Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm Bulford - Viewpoint 11: Marlborough Road National Grid Reference: 418790,143899 Height of Camera Lens: 96m AOD Lens: Fixed 50mm Horizontal Field of View: VD195mm = 120°; VD300m = 42° Date: SUMMER = 01.10.2013 WINTER = 04.03.2014 -60º -45º -30º -15º 0º 15º 30º 45º 60º

Residential Development School

Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm

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Area 1 (Potential Living)

Viewpoint Location Plan Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 300mm -60º -45º -30º -15º 0º 15º 30º 45º 60º

SUMMER VIEW: Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm

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WINTER VIEW: Viewing Distance - This is the distance from eye to paper to gain a true representation of the image. VD at 195mm