Planning Application No: 19/00365 NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK
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Planning Application No: 19/00365 NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PARISH AND TOWN COUNCIL CONSULTATION BRIEFING KEY ISSUES ON PLANNING APPLICATION PARISH: FAWLEY PARISH CONSULTATION 13 June 2019 EXPIRES: APPLICATION NUMBER: 19/00365/OUT ADDRESS: Land Adjacent To Fawley Power Station. Fawley PROPOSAL: Outline application for development of 120 new homes, 300 square metres of new civic space (Use Class D1), 200 square metres of drinking establishments (Use Class A4), a two form entry primary school, early years provision, public open space and habitat enhancement of existing land, hard and soft landscaping, Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace, a saline lagoon, tidal creek, reconfiguration of the existing access and creation of a new access from the B3053 and access road through the site, associated infrastructure and engineering works (access to be considered) CASE OFFICER: Natalie Walter CONTACT: Tel: 01590 646614 e-mail: [email protected] 1. Development Plan Designation Flood Zone 2. Principal Development Plan Policies New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016-2036 Proposed Modifications (April 2019) SP25 Land adjacent to Fawley Power Station SP3 Major Development in the National Park SP5 Nature Conservation Sites of International Importance SP6 The Natural Environment SP7 Landscape Character SP9 Green Infrastructure SP11 Climate Change SP15 Tranquility SP16 The Historic and Built Environment SP17 Local Distinctivenss SP19 New Residential Development in the National Park SP21 The Size of New Dwellings SP38 Infrastructure Provision and Developer Contributions SP39 Local Community Facilities SP55 Access DP2 General Development Principles DP8 Safeguarding and Improving Water Resources DP10 Open Space DP12 Flood Risk DP13 Coastal Development DP18 Design Principles New Forest National Park Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD (December 2010) CP1 Nature Conservation Sites of International Importance CP2 The Natural Environment CP3 Green Infrastructure CP4 Climate Change CP7 The Built Environment CP8 Local Distinctiveness CP12 New Residential Development DP1 General Development Principles DP2 Safeguarding and Improving Water Resources DP3 Open Space DP4 Flooding and the Coast DP5 Coastal Development DP6 Design Principles 3 Protection of habitats and species 4 Protection of the designated landscape 5 Protection of the countryside 7 Conserving the historic environment and heritage assets 8 Protection of soils 9 Restoration of Minerals and Waste Developments 10 Protecting public health, safety and amenity 11 Flood risk and prevention 12 Managing traffic 3. Supplementary Planning Guidance Development Standards SPD Design Guide SPD 4. National Planning Policy Framework Sec 5 - Delivering a sufficient supply of homes Sec 8 - Promoting healthy and safe communities Sec 11 - Making effective use of land Sec 12 - Achieving well-designed places Sec 14 - Meeting the challenge of climate change, flooding and coastal change Sec 15 - Conserving and enhancing the natural environment Sec 16 - Conserving and enhancing the historic environment Sec 17 - Facilitating the sustainable use of minerals 5. Recent Planning History Appn. No. 19/00055 Location: FAWLEY QUARRY, CALSHOT ROAD, CALSHOT, FAWLEY, SO45 1BB Proposal: Application for Screening Opinion under Town & Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for importation of solis to improve restoration and regularise surrounding ground levels Decision Date/Desc.: 11/02/2019 EIA Required Case Status: DEC Appeal / Outcome: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appn. No. 18/00756 Location: FAWLEY QUARRY, CALSHOT ROAD, CALSHOT, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1BB Proposal: Application to vary Conditions 2, 5 and 17 of planning permission 18/00437 to allow revised restoration scheme Decision Date/Desc.: 19/12/2018 11:10:52 Withdrawn Case Status: WDN Appeal / Outcome: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appn. No. 18/00540 Location: FAWLEY QUARRY, CALSHOT ROAD, CALSHOT, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1BB Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Proposed implementation of sand and gravel extraction in phase II in accordance with application NFDC/MIN/91/48794- Appeal reference: APP/1700/A/94/246467 Decision Date/Desc.: 04/10/2018 Lawful Case Status: DEC Appeal / Outcome: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appn. No. 18/00437 Location: FAWLEY QUARRY, CALSHOT ROAD, CALSHOT, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1BB Proposal: Application to vary Condition 5 of planning permission 18/00140 to allow the restricted importation of sands and gravels Decision Date/Desc.: 04/09/2018 11:17:45 Temporary Permission Granted Case Status: DEC Appeal / Outcome: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appn. No. 18/00140 Location: FAWLEY QUARRY, CALSHOT ROAD, CALSHOT, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1BB Proposal: Application to vary Condition 2 of planning permission 13/98825 to allow revised working scheme for sand and gravel extraction Decision Date/Desc.: 11/05/2018 Grant Subject to Conditions Case Status: DEC Appeal / Outcome: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appn. No. 17/00975 Location: SITE OF FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 1TW Proposal: Request for Scoping Opinion for the demolition and redevelopment of Fawley Power Station and the development of surrounding land to create a new 1,530 home community with 90,000 sq m of new commercial and employment space (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B8, C1, D1 and D2); refurbishment of the Power Station Chimney; enlargement of the dock and creation of a canal within part of the turbine hall basement; refurbishment of the remainder of the turbine hall basement to create a 2,100 space car park; a boat stack; a two form entry primary school; public open space and habitat enhancement of existing land; Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space; a saline lagoon; reconfiguration of the existing access and creation of a new access from B3053; and associated engineering and landscaping works Decision Date/Desc.: 17/01/2018 16:46:27 Scoping Response Given Case Status: DEC Appeal / Outcome: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appn. No. 17/00111 Location: FAWLEY QUARRY, BADMINSTON FARM, FAWLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1BB Proposal: Continued siting of a mobile home for night watchman for the period of mineral working Decision Date/Desc.: 31/03/2017 Temporary Permission Granted Case Status: DEC Appeal / Outcome: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appn. No. 16/00805 Location: FAWLEY QUARRY, FAWLEY BYPASS, FAWLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 1BX Proposal: Continued siting of two mobile homes for night watchmen for the period of mineral working Decision Date/Desc.: 21/11/2016 10:49:34 Withdrawn Case Status: WDN Appeal / Outcome: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Issues Identified by Planning Officer: Application Site The 107.8-hectare site surrounds the former power station site in Fawley. It comprises land at Tom Tiddler’s Ground, located to the south of the power station; land to the west of the power station site, including part of Fawley Quarry; and land to the north of the power station site, which comprises the former Exxon laydown area. The site includes an area of ancient woodland (Chamber’s Copse) and three designated Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), located on Tom Tiddler’s Ground; Chamber’s Copse and Solent View Valley. The Environment Agency’s Flood Map indicates that parts of the application site lie within Flood Zones 2 and 3. There are several public rights of way which run through the site. There are no Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) close to the site. The site lies adjacent to the Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation (SAC); and the Solent & Southampton Water Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site. Calshot Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest lies to the south-east. The North Solent Site of Special Scientific Interest is located to the south of the site. There are no listed buildings within the application site and none of the site lies within a conservation area. There is an area of archaeological interest located on part of Fawley Quarry. The site lies to the south of Ashlett Creek Conservation Area; a number of listed buildings are located within close proximity to the boundaries of the site, including Badminston Farmhouse and Ower Farmhouse to the west of the site, and a number of listed buildings at Calshot Spit (including the hangers at Calshot Activities Centre). Calshot Spit to the south east of the site also comprises a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The Health & Safety Executive’s hazard consultation zone for the Fawley refinery complex which covers the northern part of the site. Background to the Application Fawley Power Station closed in 2013. The 49 hectare previously