SUTTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 2017-2036

MADE VERSION 30 May 2019 Neighbourhood Plan Working Group Members

The following people have contributed to the preparation of the Sutton Neighbourhood Plan Sutton Parish Council Rosie Hughes - Clerk to Sutton Parish Council Mark Inskip Stan Smith Shelagh Partington Allen Marking Keith Brownell

Cllr Lisa Stubbs – East Cambridgeshire District Council Cllr Lorna Dupre – East Cambridgeshire District Council & Cambridgeshire County Council Residents Richard Wisdom Jon Megginson Kim Osborne Liz Hawkins

Planning Consultant Ian Poole, Places4People Planning Consultancy

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Thank you for taking the time to read The Neighbourhood Plan Working In July 2018 the draft Neighbourhood Sutton’s Neighbourhood Plan. This Party began by gathering residents’ Plan was subject to a formal six-weeks is an important document which will views to create a vision for Sutton, “pre-submission” consultation and, as help shape the future development identifying the key improvements that a result of comments received, this of our local area. The area covered by our local community needed and the is the amended Plan as submitted the Neighbourhood Plan is the Parish key aspects that were most important to East Cambridgeshire District of Sutton which includes the village of to protect. We established for example Council for further consultation and Sutton, Sutton Gault and surrounding WKDWPRVWUHVLGHQWVZDQWDQ\VLJQLȴFDQW examination. countryside. new development to be north of The Brook, that there is a desire to see The independent examination of East Cambridgeshire is a growing PRUHD΍RUGDEOHKRXVLQJDQGWKDW the Sutton Neighbourhood Plan GLVWULFWZLWKVLJQLȴFDQWGHPDQGVIRU there are concerns about the ability was conducted in January and additional housing. The government’s of the schools and the GP surgery to February 2019. In February 2019 Localism Act enables Parish Councils FRSHZLWKDGGLWLRQDOGHPDQGV7UDɝF East Cambridgeshire District Council to work with their local communities to and transport are also major topics of withdrew the then emerging Local create neighbourhood plans to shape concern. Plan Review from examination, future development in their villages. meaning that the Local Plan adopted It is against this background that the The Neighbourhood Plan is required by in 2015 remains the one in force Parish Council decided to embark law to be in ‘general conformity’ with for the Sutton Neighbourhood Plan on the journey towards developing a East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Area until superseded by a new Neighbourhood Plan for Sutton. Local Plan. The working party has had Local Plan. The Neighbourhood to be mindful of the district council’s The Neighbourhood Plan is a formal SURSRVDOVDQGWRVHHNWRLQȵXHQFH Plan submitted for examination was planning document which contains and shape them in line with local examined against the 2015 Local Plan a number of Planning Policies. community views. but made a number of references 7KHSROLFLHVGHȴQHZKHUHQHZ to the now withdrawn Local Plan developments should take place and During the community engagement Review. The Examiner concluded where new developments should not activities many ideas for local that, subject to the inclusion of be allowed. The policies also describe improvements were suggested recommended changes and the the nature of those developments and which cannot be progressed through removal of references to the Local WKHSURWHFWLRQD΍RUGHGWRWKHH[LVWLQJ planning policies. The adoption of a Plan Review (other than any particular built and natural environment. The neighbourhood plan: contextual points which it might be policies also identify key infrastructure • enables our community to identify helpful to retain as background), the improvements that should accompany projects and proposals that it Plan should proceed to referendum. any major developments. would like to see delivered in This version of the Plan has been the coming years; PRGLȴHGWRUHȵHFWWKHRXWFRPHRI The Parish Council embarked on the • increases the proportion of East the examination and to bring the Plan process of creating a Neighbourhood Cambridgeshire’s Community factually up-to-date. Plan to give local residents the Infrastructure Levy (CIL) paid by opportunity to have a say in the way developers to the Parish Council that our local community develops. from 15% to 25% to help deliver Much of the work to create the plan some of those projects and; has been undertaken by the Parish • adds local detail to the East Council’s Neighbourhood Plan Working Cambridgeshire Local Plan to Party. At key points in the development help protect what we cherish about of the plan the working party has Sutton. engaged with the local community to seek views and ideas to ensure that the plan meets local community needs. CONTENTS

1 Introduction 6

2 The Neighbourhood Area 10

3 Planning Policy Content 14

4 Key Issues 16

5 The Plan 20

6 Vision and Objectives 22

7 Biodiversity and Natural Environment 23

8 Housing and the Built Environment 26

9 Local services and amenities 33

10 Business, retail and employment 34

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12 Sport, Recreation and Leisure 36

Glossary 37

Appendix 1 Community engagement events 38

Appendix 2 Buildings of local interest register 40

Proposal Map 46

Inset Map 48 POLICIES

Policy NP1 - Local Green Spaces 24

Policy NP2 – Protecting and Maintaining Features of Landscape 25 and Biodiversity Value

Policy NP3 – Sutton Development Envelope 26

Policy NP4 - Land north of The Brook and west of Mepal Road 28

Policy NP5 – Land East of Garden Close 29

Policy NP6 – Land North of Mill Field, Mepal Road 30

Policy NP7 – Housing Mix 31

Policy NP8 – Preserving the Historic Characteristics of Sutton 32

Policy NP9 - Protecting existing services and facilities 33

Policy NP10 – Elean Business Park 34

Policy NP11 – Retail premises 34

Policy NP12 – Sport and Recreation Facilities 36 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 A neighbourhood plan is a community-led planning framework for guiding the future development, regeneration and conservation of an area. It is about the use and development of land and contains a vision, aims, planning policies, proposals for improving the area or providing new facilities, or allocation RINH\VLWHVIRUVSHFLȴFNLQGVRI development.

1.2 The right for communities to prepare neighbourhood plans was established by The Localism Act 2011 and gives direct power to allow communities to shape new development in their area.

1.3 Town and Parish councils are consultations, open days and events encouraged to produce their own to ensure that the Neighbourhood neighbourhood plans enabling local 3ODQUHȵHFWVWKHDVSLUDWLRQVRIWKH people to have a say in how their community. neighbourhood grows and develops. In a designated neighbourhood area Designating the which contains all or part of the Neighbourhood Area administrative area of a town or parish council, the town or parish council 1.7 Sutton Parish Council applied is responsible for neighbourhood to East Cambridgeshire District planning. Council to designate a Neighbourhood Area covering the whole parish 1.4 Neighbourhood plans cannot on 6 November 2014. Following a contradict the main government six-week consultation period, East planning policies or the strategic Cambridgeshire District Council policies in the Local Plan for the area. approved the application on 8 January For example, they cannot propose less 2015 and formally designated Sutton development than is planned for in Parish as a Neighbourhood Area as the Local Plan. LGHQWLȴHGRQWKHPDSRQWKHQH[W page. There are no other designated 1.5 Sutton Neighbourhood Plan is neighbourhood plan areas within this submitted by Sutton Parish Council boundary and the Parish Council is ZKLFKLVDTXDOLI\LQJERG\DVGHȴQHG the “appropriate body” responsible for in the Localism Act 2011. the preparation of the neighbourhood plan for this area. The Neighbourhood 1.6 The Neighbourhood Plan has Plan period covers the period 2017 to been prepared by Sutton Parish 2036. Council and a working party consisting of members of the Parish Council and residents of the village. The development of the Neighbourhood Plan has been led by the community and shaped by results of surveys,

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Community Engagement • An Open Forum was held on 19 • A set of draft policies was February 2015 at which residents developed and published in July 1.8 A robust programme of had the opportunity to hear about 2016 in the Parish Council Summer community engagement and the results of the survey and to learn Newsletter and on the Neighbourhood proportionate evidence base has more about neighbourhood plans in Plan website with an online survey helped to make sure that the general. used to collect feedback. neighbourhood plan is based on a proper understanding of the area • An Open Day was held at the • An Open Day was held at The Glebe and of the views, aspirations, wants Glebe on 3 October 2015 aimed at on 24 March 2018, aimed at launching and needs of local people. gathering information from residents the draft Neighbourhood Plan to the for the purpose of formulating the community. Vision, Aims and Objectives for the A ‘Planning the future of Neighbourhood Plan. Agreed on six • In July 2018 the draft Neighbourhood your village – have your say’ categories Biodiversity; Housing; Sport Plan was subject to a formal six-weeks survey was distributed to & Recreation; Services; Employment; “pre-submission” consultation 7UDQVSRUW 7UDɝF all houses in the village in • In November 2018, the January 2015. This provided • A second survey was held in Neighbourhood Plan was submitted UHVLGHQWVZLWKWKHLUȴUVWUHDO January 2016. The purpose of this to East Cambridgeshire District opportunity to contribute to was to provide residents with the Council for further consultation and the Neighbourhood Plan. opportunity of commenting on the examination. proposed objectives that came out of the Open Day. • In January and February 2019 the Plan was examined and, subject • A Business Forum was held at the to the inclusion of the Examiner’s Elean Business Park on 19 May 2016 PRGLȴFDWLRQVLWZDVUHFRPPHQGHG to gain the views of local businesses that the Plan proceed to referendum. on what we require for the future. This version of the Plan has been PRGLȴHGWRUHȵHFWWKHPRGLȴFDWLRQV and to bring the Plan factually up-to- date.

8 Household Survey - January 2015

Consultation Feedback – Published July 2016

9 2. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA

Location 2.1 Sutton-in-the-Isle is on the 2.4 Fen farmland to the west and south-western edge of the Isle south is drained by a close network of Ely. The Neighbourhood Area, of drainage ditches. The Bedford the whole Parish of Sutton in the Rivers, the New and Old Bedford Isle, comprises the large village of rivers, with the Ouse Washes Sutton, the outlying hamlet of Sutton between, cut north east at Sutton Gault, farmland on the ‘Isle’ and low Gault. These waterways are key to lying ‘Fen’ to the south and west. the drainage of the Fens. Though This includes a section of the Ouse the island on which Sutton was built Washes, a drainage scheme that is above sea level the surrounding runs from Earith to the south more land is very low lying, some below than 20 miles to Denver Sluice to sea level. The Ouse Washes are an the north. It is 7 miles west of the internationally important wetland small cathedral city of Ely and 16 6LWHRI6SHFLDO6FLHQWLȴFΖQWHUHVW 666Ζ  miles north of Cambridge. The village that is also partly designated as a was once served by the railway that Special Area of Conservation and has connected Ely with St Ives. However, the international Ramsar wetland passenger services were withdrawn in designation due to its 1931 and, although the line remained importance for wildfowl. LQXVHIRUIUHLJKWWKHȴQDOSDUWRI the line between the village and Ely 2.5 There are no other designated closed in July 1964. sites within the parish, but it is recognised that trees, hedgerows and Landscape and Natural verges play an important role in the Environment wider biodiversity network, especially on the edge of the built-up area. 2.2 The Parish landscape is split between Fen Island, Kimmeridge Clay 2.6 Sutton’s position on the and sands and gravels, and drained southern slopes of the Isle of Ely peat fenland. The main road through provided excellent land for fruit the village centre is along the ridge on growing. Fruit growing is recorded the highest land, around 20m above from the 17th century and large- sea level. The village spreads down scale maps of the area, up until the the southern slope to the fen edge, mid-20th century show extensive coinciding roughly with the 5 metres orchards. These orchards with one contour. dwelling on a large orchard plot of several acres led to much of the 2.3 Land to the north of the village current pattern of development with LVUHODWLYHO\ȵDWIHQLVODQG ȂP  HDFKRUFKDUGEHLQJȴOOHGZLWKDFORVH 3UHYLRXVO\WKH6XWWRQRSHQȴHOGV of houses. Thus, in the second half of LWZDVRFFXSLHGE\0HSDO$LUȴHOGD the 20th century the area covered by WWII Bomber Command Station from WKHYLOODJHGLGQRWJURZVLJQLȴFDQWO\ 1942. Later it became a base for Thor but the density of population Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles. gradually increased. This use removed historic features including a corn windmill and it is now a relatively featureless area.

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Population Housing

2.7 6XWWRQLVWKHȴIWKODUJHVW 2.9 The current housing stock in settlement in East Cambridgeshire with Sutton is made up of a concentration the 2011 Census recording a population of older properties in the central of 3,952. The latest available estimate conservation area with a scattering of is 4,040 in 2015. The population age pre-WWI dwellings across the whole SURȴOHRIWKHYLOODJHLVVLPLODUWRWKDWRI area of the village. There has been East Cambridgeshire as a whole, as is LQȴOOȴUVWDORQJWKHH[LVWLQJURDGVZLWK illustrated in the graph below. some expansion to the north post- WWII. Most recently, development has 2.8 In 1991 13% of the population ȴOOHGWKHRUFKDUGVDQGVPDOOȴHOGV was aged 65 and over. This had grown ZLWKVPDOOGHYHORSPHQWV$VLJQLȴFDQW to 17% in 2011 and by 2031 it is proportion of dwellings are in cul-de- predicted that a quarter of the village’s sacs. population will be 65 or over. 2.10 In 2011 there were 1,677 homes in Sutton, an increase of 317 over the previous ten years. Of these almost half (45.3%) are detached dwellings and 96.6% whole house or bungalow. The average household size is 2.4 people with an average three bedrooms per household. Of these dwellings 76.8% are owner- occupied. 11.6% are social rented and 11% private rented. This means that the present housing stock includes a large proportion of family houses but DOVRDVLJQLȴFDQWUHQWHGVHFWRU6LQFH 2011 a further 41 new homes have been completed and as of April 2017 there were planning permissions for a further 11 additional homes in the village.

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Employment

2.11 Most people travel out of the village for work including some long-distance commuting. In 2011 some 60% of working residents travelled over 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) to work, a slight increase over the 2001 Census results. The number of working residents in the village increased by 21% over the same ten years period while some 1,027 people worked in Sutton in 2011. In 2011 nearly 12% of working residents worked mainly from home, an increase from 9.5% in 2001. The type of occupations is varied Heritage with a relatively even distribution shown in the 2011 census data. The 2.12 The historic village centre was principal areas of employment are designated as a conservation area in retail related industries and in in February 1973. The District manufacturing while the biggest area Council produced a Conservation of employment growth between 2001 Area Appraisal in May 2013 that and 2011 was in the education sector. provides an analysis of the important characteristics of the area and highlights matters that detract from the area.

2.13 The parish contains 17 listed buildings, most of which are located in the conservation area although three are in the Row and two on the route to Sutton Gault. The Burystead incorporates a late C13 - early C14 chapel of a former monastic grange, which makes it at least as old as the ȴQH3DULVK&KXUFKDWWKHRWKHUHQG of the village. The parish has a long history of occupation. Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Records have nearly 100 records for Sutton including a Palaeolithic hand axe, 5RPDQDQGPHGLHYDOȴQGVΖQWKH more remote parts of the parish there are three burial mounds (barrows) that are designated Ancient Monuments.

12 Transport Links 2.16 The village is less well served with shops which have steadily 2.14 Sutton is seven miles from Ely declined in number and quality over by the A142 road and around 18 miles recent years. There is only one general from the centre of Cambridge. It is VKRSDSKDUPDF\DQGDSRVWRɝFH possible to cycle all the way to Ely on There is a small Deli which is also a cycle/pedestrian routes and 30mph café, an Indian restaurant, Chinese areas, although the section from WDNHDZD\ȴVKDQGFKLSVKRSDQG Sutton to Witcham Toll is awaiting pubs, though one is a “gastro pub” upgrade. The railway station in Ely located at Sutton Gault. In April 2018 has very good connections south planning permission was granted for a to Cambridge and London, East further convenience store and take- Anglia and west to Peterborough, away at the entrance to the village Birmingham, Nottingham and from the A142. Liverpool. There is also quick access (15/20 minutes) to major roads with 2.17 The village prides itself on links east, west, north and south via the number and variety of societies A14, M11 and A1. The bus service to that provide leisure activities for its Ely and Cambridge however is poor residents including uniformed groups with services during the day only such as the Cubs and Scouts, sports and up to two hours apart and no groups for football, cricket and bowls Sunday service. The Guided Bus route and other groups covering a wide to Cambridge is nine miles to the variety of activities from photography, south beyond Willingham. The limited to gardening and quilting. Indeed, availability of public transport services it won the Calor Village of the Year LVUHȵHFWHGLQDKLJKYHKLFOHRZQHUVKLS award, an award that looks at the life where 91% of households have at of a village rather than its prettiness. least one car or van and over half of the households have at least two cars or vans. In 2011, of those residents in work, 82% travelled there by car.

Living in the area

2.15 The village has a large and expanding Primary School, though it is a concern that the school has almost reached its capacity to extend on its current site. There is a doctor’s surgery in Sutton providing a range of NHS services. There are six doctors, an advanced nurse practitioner and two practice nurses as well as other VWD΍DQGLWLVDOVRDEDVHIRURWKHU FRPPXQLW\KHDOWKVWD΍$ȴUHVWDWLRQ VWD΍HGE\RQFDOOȴUHȴJKWHUVLVEDVHG in the village.

13 33. PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT

3.1 The Sutton Neighbourhood submitted the Local Plan Review to the 3.7 The National Planning Policy Plan must: Planning Inspectorate in order that it Framework (NPPF) sets out the • have appropriate regard to could be examined and taken through Government’s high-level planning national planning policy; to adoption. The Local Plan Review framework which must be taken • be in general conformity with planned for the amount and location in to account in the preparation of strategic policies in the development of growth for the period to 2036. For development plan documents and plan for the local area and contribute 6XWWRQLWLGHQWLȴHGWKHYLOODJHDVD when deciding planning applications. to sustainable development; and “large village” within a hierarchy of The original NPPF was published • be compatible with European settlements across the district. The in 2012 and a revised version was Union (EU) obligations and human /RFDO3ODQ5HYLHZGRFXPHQWLGHQWLȴHG published in July 2018. However, the rights requirements. two sites in Sutton village for housing annex to the 2018 NPPF stated that development, an enlarged site north where plans were in preparation and 3.2 At the time of the preparation of The Brook for “in the region of” 250 submitted for examination prior to of this Neighbourhood Plan the East homes and a site east of Garden Close 24 January 2019, the Plan would be Cambridgeshire Local Plan 2015 was for approximately 25 homes. It also examined against the 2012 NPPF. the statutory local planning document LGHQWLȴHGWKH(OHDQ%XVLQHVV3DUNIRU This Plan has been submitted before that covered the parish. It sets out the employment uses and two areas of WKHVSHFLȴHGGDWH7KH)UDPHZRUN vision, objectives, spatial strategy and open space as Local Green Space. sets out a presumption in favour of policies for the future development sustainable development. RIWKHGLVWULFWDQGLGHQWLȴHVVLWHV 3.5 However, on 21 February 2019 IRUGL΍HUHQWW\SHVRIGHYHORSPHQW the District Council voted to withdraw Paragraph 14 (NPPF 2012) states: such as housing and employment, to the Local Plan Review document from “At the heart of the National Planning deliver the planned growth for the examination. The Plan and all related Policy Framework is a presumption in district to 2031. documents have been removed from favour of sustainable development, the public domain and the adopted which should be seen as a golden 3.3 The Local Plan focuses most 2015 Local Plan remains the adopted thread running through both growth on Ely, Littleport and Soham Local Plan for East Cambridgeshire at plan-making and decision-taking. but acknowledges that a number of the time this Neighbourhood Plan was For plan-making this means that: larger villages across the district have prepared. • local planning authorities should a role to play in accommodating “more positively seek opportunities to meet limited” growth to help support local 3.6 This draft Neighbourhood Plan the development needs of their area; services, shops and community needs. has been prepared to have regard • Local Plans should meet )RU6XWWRQWKH/RFDO3ODQLGHQWLȴHVD to the emerging Local Plan as it is objectively assessed needs, with “development envelope” to prevent considered unlikely that a referendum VXɝFLHQWȵH[LELOLW\WRDGDSWWRUDSLG sprawl into the open countryside will take place before the Local Plan change, unless: DQGVXSSRUWVGHYHORSPHQWRQLQȴOO is adopted. However, the decision to • any adverse impacts of doing so sites within the envelope. In addition, withdraw the Local Plan Review from ZRXOGVLJQLȴFDQWO\DQGGHPRQVWUDEO\ the Plan allocates a site north of The Examination did not have an impact RXWZHLJKWKHEHQHȴWVZKHQDVVHVVHG Brook for 50 new homes. on the Neighbourhood Plan as it was against the policies in this Framework examined against the adopted 2015 taken as a whole; or 3.4 Soon after the adoption of Local Plan. ȏ VSHFLȴFSROLFLHVLQWKLV the Local Plan the District Council Framework indicate development commenced a review of the Plan and, should be restricted.” in February 2018, the District Council

14 EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE LOCAL PLAN (2015) – SUTTON INSET MAP

Plan Period, Monitoring It will apply for the period 2017 - 2036 revisiting the Plan to ensure relevance and Review DQGUHȵHFWVWKHLGHQWLȴHGQHHGVDQG and to monitor delivery. aspirations of the local community 3.8 The Sutton Parish as understood at the time of its Neighbourhood Plan will run preparation. It is recognised that concurrently with the East current challenges and concerns Cambridgeshire Local Plan 2015 are likely to change over the plan until superseded by the strategic period. Sutton Parish Council, as the policies of any new local plan Qualifying Body, will be responsible documents that include the area. for maintaining and periodically

15 4. KEY ISSUES

4.1 The results of the ‘Have your A. Biodiversity and the 7. Any future master planning of say’ survey carried out in January Natural Environment the land to the north of the village 2015, were reported to the village to include areas for biodiversity and at a public meeting on 15 February 4.2 Biodiversity and Natural wildlife. 2015. A summary of the results Environment is all around us and is available to view on the Sutton should be taken account of at all 4.4 Issues that could be followed up Neighbourhood Plan website. levels of planning for our Parish. It is by the Parish Council: important to protect biodiversity in • Encouragement of the 7KHNH\LVVXHVLGHQWLȴHGZHUHSXW its own right. It is an important asset production and use of local food and into six topic areas, namely: for the local community and is a key produce; A. Biodiversity and the Natural element of local well-being. We should • Appreciation of local species, Environment also be planning to enhance and ERWKLQWHUPVRIȵRUDDQGIDXQD B Housing and Built Environment extend biodiversity. • Ensuring people make the most C Local Services and Amenities of their gardens as either a potential D Business, Retail and habitat or an opportunity to produce Employment VXVWDLQDEOHIRRGVWX΍V ( 7UDɝFDQG7UDQVSRUW • Encouragement of bat boxes, F Sport, Recreation and Leisure bird houses and other appropriate contributors to the local habitat A Neighbourhood Planning Day was provided by the village; held on 3 October 2015 when further • Impacts of rural industry of local engagement was held based on the ecology and habitats, including the use six topic areas. The working party of pesticides and the operation of the and planning consultant worked straw burning plant; .H\LVVXHVWKDWZHUHLGHQWLȴHGGXULQJ together to separate the issues that • The development of a network the Launch Event on 3 October 2015 could be covered by Neighbourhood of local ecologists that can help Plan policy and those that would record and nurture the wide variety of 4.3 Issues that may adequately be need addressing by the Parish species that live in the Parish; covered by neighbourhood planning Council as community actions. • The extension of the Sutton policy: 1. Protection of the Ouse Washes Conservation Area; Special Protection Area; • Encouragement of planting of 2. Protection of other local level PRUHZLOGȵRZHUVSHFLHVWKURXJKRXW habitats and green spaces capable of the village, including on verges and in supporting wildlife; gardens; 3. The potential for the creation of • Promotion of the Sutton additional areas for the enjoyment of Conservation Society; leisure and wildlife within the Parish, in • Planting of trees and new particular on the Old Rec; hedgerows in the often quite barren 4. Encouragement of sustainable rural area surrounding the village; and building practices; • Educating and building an 5. The value of mature trees and appreciation within the people of the planting around the village; village in relation to local wildlife and 6. Ensuring that, if the village its value. grows, it does not grow onto meadowland; and

16 B. Housing and Built delivered in a well-planned fashion, 4. Support towards the retention Environment including a consideration of the and possible upgrade of the doctor’s further promotion of additional land surgery and pharmacy in the village; 4.5 This area covers a broad base to the north of the village; 5. Recognition of the value of, and of new housing in the village and the 10. Protect the historic built protection of, the formal and informal design and materials that may be used environment, such as the conservation open spaces of the village that add to when delivering new development area and listed buildings; amenity value; and of all kinds. The potential location, 11. The proximity of new housing to 6. Provision of additional open scale, mix and general appearance of services and facilities and the ability space, including recreation land, other new development in Sutton with the for infrastructure provision to match types of amenity space including precise types of home or new building housing growth; and allotments and the additional burial land. that may be required in both the 12. Ensuring that adequate parking village and the wider Parish. is provided to keep the streets 4.9 Issues that could be followed up uncluttered and accessible. by the Parish Council: .H\LVVXHVLGHQWLȴHGGXULQJWKH 1RLVVXHVZHUHLGHQWLȴHGWKDWFRXOG • Investment in existing open course of the Launch Event on 3 be followed up by the Parish Council. spaces and play areas; October 2015. • Attendance of and participation 4.6 Issues that may adequately be C. Local Services and Amenities in local clubs, groups and societies; covered by neighbourhood planning • Provision of a better public policy: 4.7 The East Cambridgeshire Local transport service through liaison with 1. Respecting and preserving the Plan places a high reliance on the providers; character of the village through the retention and provision of local • Encouragement of the use of promotion of high quality design; services. As a community we can local businesses; 2. Protecting and enhancing the do more to identify those shops, • Local initiatives to identify ways conservation area and its setting; community facilities or spaces to ensure that existing and future 3. Maintaining a mix of house sizes, that we both have and regard as businesses cater for all customers; types and tenure within the village; important and don’t have but need. • The varied use of and access to 4. Protecting the green spaces And are there ways we can investigate existing meeting places, open spaces within the village; delivering them alongside other forms and facilities; 5. Ensuring that the village of development in the village. • Maintenance of the public realm, does not lose its character due to including grass cutting, dog fouling inappropriately dense development; .H\LVVXHVLGHQWLȴHGGXULQJWKH and outdoor facilities; 6. A need for more smaller houses course of the Launch Event on 3 • Community enterprises such as a IRUȴUVWWLPHEX\HUVDQGWKRVHVHHNLQJ October 2015. community shop or pub; and to downsize; 4.8 Issues that may adequately be • Encourage people to appreciate 7. The provision of an adequate covered by neighbourhood planning the leisure value of the surrounding VXSSO\RID΍RUGDEOH VRFLDO SURSHUWLHV policy: countryside. in the village; 1. Retention of the existing range 8. The provision of housing to meet of shops, services and facilities in the all sectors of the community including village, along with the encouragement older people and people with limited of new businesses that broaden the mobility; YLOODJHȇVR΍HU 9. The avoidance of piecemeal 2. Protection of community LQȴOOLQJDQGWKHSURYLVLRQRIDSURSHU services, facilities and amenities; vision in terms of how housing will be 3. Protection of useable open space against development;

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D. Business, Retail and Employment

4.10 Sutton is home to a high number of employers and business types, ranging from self-employed individuals working from their own homes through to the larger businesses based at the Elean Business Park.

.H\LVVXHVLGHQWLȴHGGXULQJWKH course of the Launch Event on 3 October 2015

4.11 Issues that may adequately be 4.12 Issues that could be followed up .H\LVVXHVLGHQWLȴHGGXULQJWKH covered by neighbourhood planning by the Parish Council: course of the Launch Event on 3 policy: • Promotion of, and the October 2015 1. Retention of the existing range encouragement of the use of, local 4.14 Issues that may adequately be of shops, services and facilities in the small businesses; covered by neighbourhood planning village, along with the encouragement • Greater engagement with local policy: of new businesses that broaden the small businesses to identify their 1. The retention and enhancement YLOODJHȇVR΍HU needs; of local footpaths and cycle ways, 2. Encouragement of a greater • The facility for local networking including the provision of new routes; range of shops and businesses; between small business owners and 2. Linking new development to 3. Protection of community entrepreneurs; existing shops, services and amenities; services, facilities and amenities; • The provision of superfast  3URYLVLRQRIDGHTXDWHR΍VWUHHW 4. The valuing and encouragement broadband throughout the village; parking to serve new development; and  $GHTXDWHSLFNXSDQGGURSR΍ of, as well as support provided to, • Encourage local businesses to SRLQWVDWQHZWUDɝFJHQHUDWLQJXVHV small businesses in the Parish; link up with surrounding colleges and 5. The reuse of some vacant units places of training; and 4.15 Issues that could be followed up of the Elean Business Park; • The creation of a village directory by the Parish Council: 6. Provision of small business units of small businesses. to encourage workers based at home • Provision of a better public transport service through liaison with to grow their enterprise; ( 7UDɝFDQG7UDQVSRUW 7. Ease of access to local shops and providers; businesses by a means of transport; ȏ 7UDɝFPDQDJHPHQWPHDVXUHV 4.13 This topic deals with all issues including speed calming, HGV routing, 8. Increasing the ability for people FRQFHUQHGZLWKWUDɝFDQGWUDQVSRUW additional parking and junction to both live and work in Sutton; and 7UDɝFPD\LQFOXGHLVVXHVUHODWHGWR improvements; 9. Facilitate greater access of VSHHGLQJWUDɝFWUDɝFFRQJHVWLRQ • Local police enforcement on the future local businesses to high WUDɝFPDQDJHPHQWSDUNLQJRUORUULHV roads; speed connections such as superfast in Sutton. Transport issues could • Street lighting and highways broadband. include provisions for pedestrians, cyclists or bus services in Sutton.

18 maintenance; covered by neighbourhood planning (vandalism, dog fouling, litter, renewal • Longer distance footpaths and policy: of old pieces of equipment); cycleways linking the village to towns 1. Provision of additional open • A designated area for dog such as Ely and Chatteris; and space to accommodate local sports walkers; • Implementation of new road clubs; • The availability of a range of schemes, such as a bypass for Sutton. 2. Protection and retention of clubs that are suitable for all age existing open space and sports groups; F. Sport, Recreation and pitches; • The reuse of the old Recreation Leisure 3. Provision of additional children’s Ground; play facilities and play equipment as a • An assessment of how the Parish 4.16 There are ways to keep activities part of new developments; Council could use money received within the village by establishing 4. The potential relocation of the from development to prioritise and facilities which suit the needs of Scout Hut; implement local initiatives such as GL΍HUHQWJURXSVDQGDJHVFOXEVDQG 5. Provision of a skate park at an those listed in the Sutton Vision activities. When developing facilities accessible location within the village; section of the 2015 Local Plan; and for programmes and services, whether and • Encouraging greater usage of the for sport and recreational use or 6. Encouragement of use of the multi-use games area (MUGA). for leisure time and activities, one countryside as a source of recreation approach would be to share facilities through enhanced walking and cycling to meet the varying needs of residents links into and out of the village. of Sutton and enabling the village to promote individual well-being and to 4.18 Issues that could be followed up have a positive impact on the overall by the Parish Council: health of future generations. • Encouragement of provision of and participation in mix gender sports .H\LVVXHVLGHQWLȴHGGXULQJWKH clubs; course of the Launch Event on • Review of the cost to rent local 3 October 2015. sports facilities for use 4.17 Issues that may adequately be • Maintenance of local facilities

19 5. THE PLAN

5.1 7KHWRSLFDUHDVLGHQWLȴHGLQWKHΖVVXHVVHFWLRQDERYH form the foundation for the content of the Plan. They have informed the formulation of the Vision and Objectives and the topic chapters cover policies and potential community actions for each subject.

5.2 The topic chapters contain planning policies that will, when the Plan is completed, form part of the statutory development plan and will be used for determining planning applications in the parish. In addition to the planning policies, community actions to address potential local projects that could be delivered in Sutton are included. It must be emphasised at the outset that community actions do not form part of the “statutory” neighbourhood plan. They are included for completeness to identify other areas RILPSURYHPHQWDQGFKDQJHWKDWUHVLGHQWVKDYHLGHQWLȴHG during the preparation of the Plan and are listed in the Issues section above. The planning policies appear in boxes QXPEHUHG1313HWFDQGGLVWLQFWO\GL΍HUHQWER[HVGHȴQH the non-statutory community actions.

POLICIES COMMUNITY ACTIONS

OBJECTIVE POLICIES

VISION POLICIES

OBJECTIVE POLICIES

POLICIES COMMUNITY ACTIONS

20 Sustainable Development

5.3 There is no legal requirement for a neighbourhood plan to be accompanied by a sustainability appraisal. However, those preparing the plan must demonstrate how it contributes to achieving sustainable development. The National Planning Policy )UDPHZRUNGHȴQHVWKUHHGLPHQVLRQVRIVXVWDLQDEOH development (economic, social and environmental) and there is a need for the planning system, including neighbourhood plans, to perform the following roles: • an economic role – contributing to building a strong, responsive and competitive economy, E\HQVXULQJWKDWVXɝFLHQWODQGRIWKHULJKWW\SHLV available in the right places and at the right time to support growth and innovation; and by identifying and coordinating development requirements, including the provision of infrastructure; • a social role – supporting strong, vibrant and healthy communities, by providing the supply of housing required to meet the needs of present and future generations; and by creating a high quality built HQYLURQPHQWZLWKDFFHVVLEOHORFDOVHUYLFHVWKDWUHȵHFW the community’s needs and support its health, social and cultural well-being; and © PHOTOGRAPHER Richard Humprey • an environmental role – contributing to protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic environment; and, as part of this, helping to improve biodiversity, use natural resources prudently, minimise waste and pollution, and mitigate and adapt to climate change including moving to a low carbon economy.

5.4 In some limited circumstances, where a QHLJKERXUKRRGSODQLVOLNHO\WRKDYHVLJQLȴFDQW environmental impacts, it may require a strategic environmental assessment. Draft neighbourhood plan proposals are therefore assessed to determine ZKHWKHUWKHSODQLVOLNHO\WRKDYHVLJQLȴFDQW environmental impacts. A screening opinion of the draft Plan is being undertaken to assess whether a Strategic Environmental Assessment and/or a Habitats Regulations Assessment of the Plan will be required.

21 6 VISION AND OBJECTIVES

6.1 Arising from the information VISION gathered during the early consultation Objective 4. Existing shops, on the Plan, it was clear that residents services and community Sutton should be wanted to protect the many attractive infrastructure should a Parish where its and unique features of Sutton’s be protected and supported unique character historic and natural environment. But by the policies of the Plan to is appreciated and at the same time, there was also a ensure that Sutton remains a cherished, the quality recognition that there will continue to thriving and fully inclusive rural of the environment be a need for new development in the community. is maintained and village to provide for new homes, jobs continues to improve, and services over the coming years. In Objective 5. Small businesses the opportunities UHȵHFWLRQRIWKLVWKHIROORZLQJ9LVLRQ and the opportunities provided presented to all, young for the village has been developed to to the local workforce should and old, to live and set out how Sutton-in-the-Isle will look be supported and strengthened prosper continue to and feel in 2036. through a positive approach be enhanced, and the WRUXUDOGLYHUVLȴFDWLRQDQG life led by its residents 6.2 The Vision is supported by remains a healthy and enterprise. happy one. seven objectives that have informed the policies and community actions in Objective 6. All new the Neighbourhood Plan. development to be delivered in a way which facilitates Objective 1. The important improvements for pedestrians habitats and natural assets of and cyclists alongside adequate the Parish should be protected vehicular access and where and strengthened and, where possible promotes public appropriate, opportunities for transport links. their enjoyment by residents should be enhanced. Objective 7. The retention, provision and productive use of Objective 2. All new open space and leisure facilities development should be in and around the village focussed on the way it can best should be secured wherever meet the needs of the residents reasonably possible. of the Parish, young and old. 6.3 The following sections of the Objective 3. New housing Neighbourhood Plan contain the should be delivered in a way planning policies that will supplement that ensures it is supported the policies in the Local Plan and the by essential community content of the National Planning Policy infrastructure and that ensures Framework when East Cambridgeshire the character of the village, in District Council are determining particular the central core and planning applications in the village. conservation area, is retained Land related designations and policies and, wherever possible, DUHLGHQWLȴHGRQWKH3URSRVDOV0DS enhanced. and Inset Map at the rear of the Plan.

22 7 BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Objective 1: The 7.1 The Ouse Washes are statutorily important habitats protected sites that are adequately and natural assets covered by national and local planning of the Parish should policies. Their ongoing management be protected and and protection for wildlife is essential strengthened and, and the Neighbourhood Plan where appropriate, ensures that the level and nature of opportunities for their development proposed will not have a enjoyment by residents detrimental impact on this area. should be enhanced 7.2 The NPPF makes provision for “the designation of land as Local Green Space through local and neighbourhood plans allows communities to identify and protect green areas of particular importance to them.” It states that the designation should only be used where the green space is: • in reasonably close proximity to the community it serves; • demonstrably special to a local © PHOTOGRAPHER Alison Rawson community and holds a SDUWLFXODUORFDOVLJQLȴFDQFH for example because of Lawn Lane; LWVEHDXW\KLVWRULFVLJQLȴFDQFH • the play area and open space at recreational value (including as a Stirling Way; SOD\LQJȴHOG WUDQTXLOOLW\RU • the churchyard and burial richness of its wildlife; and ground; • local in character and is not an • the allotments south of Lawn extensive tract of land. Lane; It is recognised that the designation of • the allotments south of The Row; Local Green Spaces (LGS) should not and be used simply to block development. • Stanker’s Pond in Station Road.

The designation means that no A separate assessment of these development can take place on the spaces against the NPPF criteria has LGHQWLȴHGVLWHH[FHSWLQH[FHSWLRQDO been prepared and is available as an circumstances. The following sites evidence document. meet the NPPF guidelines and are designated in Policy NP1 as Local Green Spaces: ȏ WKH6SRUWV)LHOGVR΍7KH%URRN • the Old Recreation Ground at

23 THE LOCAL GREEN SPACES ARE IDENTIFIED ON THE MAPS

Policy NP1 - Local Green Spaces

Local Green Spaces are designated at:

1. The play area and open space at Stirling Way; 2. The churchyard and burial ground; 3. Stanker’s Pond, Station Road; 4. Allotments, Lawn Lane; Play area and open space, Stirling Way 5. Allotments, south of The Row;  7KH6SRUWV)LHOGVR΍7KH Brook; and Churchyard and burial ground 7. The Old Recreation Ground, Lawn Lane;

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Development on these sites will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, as set out by national policy. Permitted development rights, including the operational requirements of infrastructure SURYLGHUVDUHQRWD΍HFWHGE\ this designation. Allotments, Lawn Lane Stanker’s Pond, Station Road

Community Action 1 The Parish Council will work with Sutton Conservation Society to create an informal nature reserve on the old recreation ground. Community Action 2 The Parish Council will work with landowners and the County &RXQFLOȇV5LJKWVRI:D\RɝFHUWRLPSURYHDQGSURPRWHH[LVWLQJDQG new permissive access to provide several circular routes for walkers out into the surrounding countryside from the village.

24 The Old Recreation Ground, Lawn Lane

7.3 The Plan has sought to identify additional spaces and features where Policy NP2 – Protecting they can contribute to the enjoyment and Maintaining of leisure and wildlife within the Features of Landscape Parish and seeks to preserve existing and Biodiversity Value woodland and hedgerows that are important both to the setting of the All development proposals village and the habitats that they will be expected to retain provide. Trees in the conservation existing features of landscape area are protected by the conservation and biodiversity value area legislation whereby permission (including trees, woodland, from the District Council must be hedgerows, the open nature sought to carry out works to them. of meadowland and verges) and, where practical to do 7.4 Outside the conservation area so, provide a net gain in there are many important trees that biodiversity through, for play an important role in the setting of example: the village and where their loss would • the creation of new 7KH6SRUWV)LHOGVR΍7KH%URRN cause potential harm to the character natural habitats; of the village and its contribution • the planting of additional to the biodiversity network. The trees and hedgerows; and Neighbourhood Plan supports • restoring and repairing the retention of these trees when fragmented biodiversity proposals for new development are networks. being considered. The Plan also seeks to ensure that new development Where loss or damage is reinforces the tree cover through the XQDYRLGDEOHWKHEHQHȴWVRI implementation of new tree planting. the development proposals must be demonstrated clearly 7.5 The meadowland areas play an to outweigh any impacts and important role in providing a natural the development shall provide backdrop for the village. Development for appropriate replacement outside the Development Envelope planting on site together with LVFODVVLȴHGDVGHYHORSPHQWLQWKH a method statement for the countryside and Policy GROWTH ongoing care and maintenance 2: Locational strategy of East of that planting. Cambridgeshire District Council’s Where a new access is created, Local Plan will apply, restricting or an existing access is GHYHORSPHQWWRWKDWZKLFKLVMXVWLȴHG widened through an existing Allotments, south of The Row to be located in a rural location. hedgerow, a new hedgerow of native species shall be planted on the splay returns into the site to maintain the appearance and continuity of hedgerows in the vicinity.

25 8 HOUSING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Objective 2: All new 8.1 7KHDGRSWHG/RFDO3ODQLGHQWLILHV Development Envelope development should be the strategy for the location of growth in the district for the period up to 2031. focused on the way it 8.3 7KH/RFDO3ODQGHȴQHVD can best meet the needs It plans for most growth to take place Development Envelope for the village, of the residents of the in Ely, Soham and Littleport but also within which there is a presumption Parish, young and old plans for some growth at Sutton. The document states that 173 new homes in favour of new residential Objective 3: New would be built in the village between development. During the course of the housing should be 2013 and 2031, averaging just under preparation of this Neighbourhood delivered in a way that 10 a year. There were 32 new homes Plan a review of the Development ensures it is supported completed in the parish between 2013 Envelope was undertaken. In the by essential community and 2017. At 1 April 2017 there were light of the allocations being made infrastructure and that permissions for a further 11 homes. in this Neighbourhood Plan, the ensures the character of Development Boundary has been the village, in particular 8.2 The withdrawn Local Plan Review amended to include land north of the central core and proposed 11,960 new homes across Mill Field that was granted planning conservation area, is the district between 2016 and 2036, permission for housing in September retained and, wherever although it did not identify how 2017 and which is allocated for possible, enhanced many homes Sutton was expected development in this Plan. to provide. However, the District Council did write to the Parish Council in November 2018 concerning the Policy NP3 – Sutton Housing Requirement and stated, “that Development Envelope the housing requirement for Sutton Neighbourhood Area over the plan The Sutton Development period 2017 – 2036 is a minimum of (QYHORSHLVGHȴQHGRQWKH 150 dwellings.” In view of the planning Proposals Map. Sustainable situation at the time of preparing development proposals within the Plan, the Neighbourhood Plan the Envelope will be supported provides for at least 300 new homes in principle subject to being of during the period 2017 to 2036. This an appropriate scale and not provision will be made by allocations in having an unacceptable impact this neighbourhood plan and through on: opportunities that will arise through i) the amenity of residents; LQILOODQGZLQGIDOOVLWHVZLWKLQWKH ii) the historic and natural GHILQHG'HYHORSPHQW(QYHORSHWKDW environment; come forward and are in accordance iii) the provision of services with the adopted policies in the Local and facilities; and Plan and Neighbourhood Plan. The iv) the highway network. 'HYHORSPHQW(QYHORSHLVGHILQHGRQ the Inset Map in this Plan and has been Land outside the Development amended from that in the adopted Local Plan to include the housing (QYHORSHLVGHȴQHGDV allocations in the Neighbourhood Plan countryside where and a recent permission for a dwelling development will normally south of Station Road. only be allowed for agriculture, horticulture, forestry, outdoor recreation and other uses which can demonstrate a need to be located in the countryside.

26 8.4 In order to fully meet the housing 4. Pedestrian and cycle routes requirement for the Neighbourhood should link the site with adjacent 3ODQDVLGHQWLȴHGE\WKH'LVWULFW development and to key locations Council, three sites are allocated for including the primary school and KRXVLQJGHYHORSPHQW7KHVHUHȵHFW village centre; the ambitions of the local community,  $ODQGVFDSHGEX΍HUDWWKH as expressed during the preparation northern boundary is required to of the Neighbourhood Plan. frame the development from the open countryside and reduce noise and Land north of The Brook and other health impact from the A142; west of Mepal Road  (QVXUHVXɝFLHQWFDSDFLW\DWWKH village primary school exists, and if it 8.5 The adopted Local Plan allocates does not, make appropriate developer a site north of The Brook for 50 new contributions to fully mitigate the homes but acknowledges the potential impact on school places. If a practical for additional development on an option to expand the school (in extended site in the longer term. order to mitigate the impact of the 3ROLF\13UHȵHFWVWKLVSRWHQWLDODQG development) does not exist, then a requires the following: reduction in the residential capacity of 1. On-site provision of open space the site will be necessary to the point should include new football pitches where mitigation becomes deliverable. and areas of play for infants, juniors and youths. The development should 8.6 The Neighbourhood Plan provide land for a new burial ground supports this allocation and provides on-site, or facilitate provision at a greater clarity for developers and suitable location elsewhere in the the local community by including a village; “concept” plan as required by the 2. Provide a detailed Travel Local Plan. In September 2018, 77 Assessment and Travel Plan, which will dwellings on an area at the south demonstrate, amongst other matters, eastern corner of the site, were how any adverse impacts on the local granted permission by a Planning highway network will be mitigated. Inspector following an appeal against This Assessment should pay particular a refusal by East Cambridgeshire attention to demonstrating how District Council. FRVWH΍HFWLYHLPSURYHPHQWVWRWKH transport network will be provided, as required by policies LP16 and LP17, in order to appropriately mitigate against the impacts of development; 3. The site’s principal vehicular access should be located at Mepal Road;

27 Policy NP4 - Land north of The Brook and west of Mepal Road the capacity of the village primary school. Developer contributions, in The site is allocated for: addition to CIL payments, may be L DSSUR[LPDWHO\KRPHVLQFOXGLQJD΍RUGDEOHKRPHVSURYLGLQJDPL[ necessary to mitigate the impact of of house types and sizes from starter homes to family homes and the development on school places. retirement homes to meet the requirements of the village; If a practical solution to expand the ii) integrated and expanded community facilities including: primary school (in order to mitigate a) a new village green, all weather pitch and sports pitches located the impact of the development) adjacent to the existing facilities at the primary school and Brooklands Centre; does not exist, then a reduction in b) areas of play for infants, juniors and youths at appropriate locations the residential capacity of the site throughout the development in accordance with adopted guidelines; will be necessary to the point where c) the provision of land for a burial ground on-site, or the facilitation of mitigation becomes deliverable. provision at a suitable location elsewhere in the village; A detailed Travel Assessment and iii) the retention of existing landscape features and provision of new extensive Travel Plan should be prepared for landscape and wildlife areas and landscape screening from the A142; the whole development that must iv) safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists from the site to the village centre demonstrate, amongst other matters, (through The Orchards), primary school and recreation facilities (through Stirling how any adverse impacts on the local Way); and highway network will be mitigated. v) vehicular access from Mepal Road. This Assessment should pay particular attention to demonstrating how The site should be developed in accordance with the Concept Statement FRVWH΍HFWLYHLPSURYHPHQWVWRWKH illustrated in Figure 1 in this Plan. transport network will be provided, in The whole development should be well integrated within the existing village and order to appropriately mitigate against should be phased in step with the expansion of local infrastructure, particularly the impacts of development. schools and health facilities with particular attention to the expansion of

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28 Figure 1 - Land North of The Brook Concept Plan Land east of Garden Close Inspector. This was despite objections from a number of residents and the 8.7 The Submission version of the Parish Council. Policy NP5 – Land East Neighbourhood Plan allocated a site of Garden Close at Garden Close for up to 25 dwellings, 8.8 Although planning consent has although a footnote explained that the been approved on this site, because The site was granted outline District Council had resolved to grant it was granted after 1 April 2017, it is planning consent on appeal planning consent for 53 dwellings therefore allocated in the Plan and on 18 January 2019 and is on an enlarged site. In January 2019 contributes towards meeting the allocated for up to 53 dwellings an appeal against an earlier refusal housing needs of the village to 2036. including public open space to of planning permission for up to 53 be constructed in accordance dwellings was allowed by a Planning with the conditions set out in the Inspector’s Decision Letter – appeal ref: APP/ V0510/W/18/3195976, or any subsequent approval. Additionally, the development should: i) be predominantly low- density single-storey dwellings; ii) retains existing mature trees and hedgerows; iii) preserves and enhances views from the south towards the Church, from Lawn Lane eastwards and Station Road westwards across the cricket ȴHOGVDQGRSHQVSDFHV

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29 Land north of Mill Field, Mepal Road Housing mix

8.9 In 2017 an outline planning 8.11 Sutton has a smaller proportion application for residential of two-bedroomed homes than the development on land north of other designated “Larger Villages” in Mill Field was submitted to East the Local Plan. Some 22.5% of the Cambridgeshire District Council village homes had two bedrooms in (ref 17/00284/OUT). The site had 2011 compared with an average of an area of 0.39 hectares and the 25% across all larger villages. This application proposed ten dwellings. would suggest that there needs The application was approved in to be a higher proportion of two- September 2017 and, because the bedroom homes built in the village neighbourhood plan has a base date in order to get a more balanced mix of April 2017, the site is allocated in of homes. We will seek that new this Plan for development. housing development should, where appropriate, provide a mix of homes that contributes to redressing the Policy NP6 – Land North shortfall of two-bedroom properties. of Mill Field, Mepal Road

0.39 hectares of land north of Policy NP7 – Housing Mill Field is allocated for up to Mix 10 dwellings that: Housing development must i) retains the existing contribute to meeting the screen belt to the north and Land North of Mill Field, Mepal Road needs of the village. Planning east of the site boundary; and proposals will be supported where development provides a ii) provides measures 8.10 The withdrawn Local Plan mix of housing types and sizes to reduce the impact on Review allocated a site at Brick Lane, WKDWUHȵHFWVWKHQHHGVRIORFDO RFFXSDQWVRIWUDɝFQRLVHIURP Mepal for residential development. people, particularly in the need the A142; The site currently falls within the for two bedroomed dwellings Sutton parish boundary but, with the as well as the needs of an withdrawal of the Local Plan Review ageing population looking to from examination, the proposed site downsize into homes suitable allocation fell away and, given that it for lifetime occupation. adjoins the built-up area of Mepal, this Neighbourhood Plan does not allocate it.

30 Historic Character The Row

8.12 The character of the built The Row was predominantly a farming environment of the village has been settlement with orchards to the north LGHQWLȴHGDVDQLPSRUWDQWDVVHWWKDW and Fen farms and orchards to the should be protected and enhanced. south. The designated area is a line The Conservation Area helps to of ten older dwellings, including three achieve this for that part of the listed buildings, most on the south village that it covers. However, there side of The Row backing on to open are important features outside this ȴHOGV9LFWRULDQDQGHDUO\WKFHQWXU\ area that contribute to the character maps show buildings next to the road and history of the village and where ZLWKȴHOGVDQGRUFKDUGVEHKLQGWKRVH insensitive development would to the south extending into the Fen. diminish the overall contribution that The gardens and paddocks behind Pound Lane those features make. In addition the dwellings on the south side of to the many Listed Buildings in the 7KH5RZDUHXQGHYHORSHGDQGD΍RUG Pound Lane parish, East Cambridgeshire District uninterrupted views from the Row to &RXQFLOKDVLGHQWLȴHGDQXPEHURI the Fen and from the Fen to the village Pound Lane starts in the Conservation buildings that are of local importance edge. Area and runs north. On the east that have been included in their side is an almost continuous stretch Register of Buildings of Local Interest of pre-WWI dwellings, some much that was published in February 2017. older. The OS map of 1887 shows this Appendix 2 of the Neighbourhood GHYHORSPHQWRSSRVLWHVPDOOȴHOGVDQG Plan contains details of the buildings orchards. in Sutton that are on the Register.

8.13 The preparation of the 1HLJKERXUKRRG3ODQLGHQWLȴHGJURXSV of buildings in The Row, Pound Lane, Station Road and Sutton Gault that are especially important and that should be protected. Most of these buildings are listed and therefore already carry an element of protection, but insensitive development in the vicinity of these buildings will also be discouraged.

The Row

31 Station Road CA Map Sutton Gault CA Map

Station Road Sutton Gault This is a cluster of three older This is a cluster of three buildings Policy NP8 – buildings on either side of the road, adjacent to the road that crosses Preserving the framing a view up to the Parish the Bedford Rivers at Sutton Gault. It Historic Characteristics Church. It is on the edge of the includes the 17th Century Anchor Inn. of Sutton Conservation area and comprises All three buildings are on the ECDC list the former Royal Arms public house of Buildings of Local Interest Proposals for new development and two buildings on the East should demonstrate how they Cambridgeshire District Council list 8.14 Policy ENV2 of the Local protect and, where practicable, of Buildings of Local Interest. Plan sets out criteria that should enhance historic character and be taken into account when assets of the village, including considering development proposals. Listed Buildings, Buildings In addition, we have considered of Historic local Interest, the the content of the Conservation designated Conservation Area Area Appraisal in identifying the and other areas including important characteristics of the older buildings in The Row, built environment that should be Pound Lane, Station Road and taken into account in designing new 6XWWRQ*DXOWDVLGHQWLȴHGRQ development that will be in keeping the Proposals Map. with the village.

32 9 LOCAL SERVICES AND AMENITIES

Objective 4: Existing shops, 9.3 The Local Plan recognises services and community that there are priorities for the infrastructure should be improvement of community facilities, protected and supported including: by the policies of the Plan • Addressing the demand for to ensure that Sutton additional school capacity; remains a thriving and • Additional or expanded medical fully inclusive rural High Street facilities; community • Additional play equipment; and Policy NP9 - Protecting • The creation of a new equipped 9.1 Community facilities and services existing services and youth play area. in the village make an important facilities contribution towards maintaining 9.4 The Neighbourhood Plan the health and wellbeing, social, Proposals that will result in endorses this list and it is important educational, spiritual, recreational, the loss of valued facilities or that every opportunity is sought leisure and cultural needs of residents, services which support a local to deliver the facilities. The Parish and in reducing the need to travel. In community (or premises last Council can play an important role Sutton, these facilities and services used for such purposes) will in identifying locations for play areas LQFOXGHVKRSVSRVWRɝFHSXEVWKH only be permitted where: and potentially using its Community primary school, healthcare facilities, a. it can be demonstrated Infrastructure Levy receipts to community centre, allotments, village that the current use is not contribute to the provision of facilities. hall, indoor sport facilities and public economically viable nor likely transport. The retention of these to become viable. Where facilities and services is therefore appropriate, supporting essential to the livelihood of the village ȴQDQFLDOHYLGHQFHVKRXOGEH and helps reduce rural isolation and SURYLGHGLQFOXGLQJDQ\H΍RUWV to advertise the premises social exclusion. Community Action 3 – Play for sale for a minimum of 12 Areas and Youth Facilities months; and 9.2 It is therefore vital that services The Parish Council will b. it can be demonstrated and facilities are protected and seek to identify a location that there is no local demand enhanced for the use of current for a new equipped youth for the use and that the and future residents. However, it is recreation facility in the building/site is not needed recognised that demands change over village and to enhance area for any alternative social, time, when planning permission is for juniors and toddlers. required to change the use of existing community or leisure use; or premises, it would be unreasonable c. alternative facilities to require the retention of facilities and services are available, if there is no longer a proven need or replacement provision is or demand for them. In such made, of at least equivalent circumstance it might be appropriate standard, in a location that is for those uses to be lost where accessible to the community VSHFLȴFFULWHULDFDQEHPHW it serves with good access by public transport or by cycling or walking.

33 310 BUSINESS, RETAIL AND EMPLOYMENT

Objective 5: Small businesses and the opportunities provided to the local workforce should be supported and strengthened through a positive approach to UXUDOGLYHUVLȴFDWLRQDQG enterprise

10.1 The Elean Business Park provides an important source of jobs for Sutton and the wider area. Further areas within the site remain available to provide more job opportunities 10.2 Given the extensive out- to residential use. The continued over future years as long as the commuting from Sutton to work, it erosion of these uses through the development does not have a is considered that the Business Park granting of planning permission detrimental impact on the local area. provides the opportunity to provide for alternative uses, could have a Approximately 17 hectares remains a better balance of the size and VLJQLȴFDQWGHWULPHQWDOLPSDFWRQWKH available for development. type of business, thereby potentially sustainability of the community and reducing the need to travel. The site would potentially leave residents Policy NP10 – Elean is well positioned with a direct access isolated from day-to-day shopping Business Park onto the A142, although the same needs. URDGFUHDWHVDVLJQLȴFDQWEDUULHUIRU Further development of residents seeking to access the site on foot or by cycle. Policy NP11 – Retail the Elean Business Park for premises employment uses will be supported in particular where 10.3 The Neighbourhood Plan therefore encourages the creation Planning applications for the they include small business loss or change of use of shops start-up units and make of small business start-up units and better safe pedestrian and cycling including vacant shops, will provision for safe pedestrian not be permitted unless it can and cycling routes between links between the Business Park and the main part of the village. be demonstrated that the use the Business Park and the is no longer viable or that the main part of the village. 10.4 Within the village centre there change of use will not have remain a number of shops and a detrimental impact on the associated businesses that serve an vitality and viability of the important role in providing for the centre. Proposals for new or day-to-day needs of residents. extended shops within the However, unlike many settlements, H[LVWLQJFHQWUHDVGHȴQHG the services are not found within a on the Proposals Map, will cluster but are spread the length of be permitted provided that the High Street. In the same area there WKHUHLVQRDGYHUVHH΍HFW is evidence of former shop fronts on residential amenity or in buildings that are now converted environmental quality or the role, function and hierarchy of other centres in the district.

34 11 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT

Objective 6: All new 11.2 The historic core of the village, development to be between the Church and Pound Community Action 4: delivered in a way which Lane is dominated by signs and lines facilitates improvements WRFRQWUROWUDɝFDQGSDUNLQJ$ The Parish Council will for pedestrians and cyclists sensitively designed parking scheme continue to lobby for weight alongside adequate has been installed outside the Post restrictions to prevent HCV vehicular access and 2ɝFH2QH6WRSVKRSEXWWKHUH WUDɝFXVLQJWKH%DVD where possible promotes remains clutter that distracts from short cut to and from the public transport links the important buildings in this historic A14 and instead to use the environment. Schemes have been Freight Advisory Routes. 11.1 The main road through installed elsewhere in the country the village, the B1381, provides that reduce such impacts and it is DQLPSRUWDQWOLQNIRUWUDɝF considered that such improvements travelling between Ely and St Ives should be carried out in Sutton. or Huntingdon. Heavy commercial Community Action 5: vehicles often use the road as a short 11.3 The A142 is a location for PDQ\VHULRXVWUDɝFFROOLVLRQVVRPH cut to and from the A14 instead of The Parish Council will work of which have resulted in fatalities. the recommended Freight Advisory with the County Council to $VLGHQWLȴHGHOVHZKHUHLWFUHDWHV routes, causing increased noise UHGXFHWUDɝFVSHHGDQG DVLJQLȴFDQWEDUULHUWRWUDYHOOLQJWR pollution and vibration. The Parish improve crossing points in and from the Elean Business Park Council continues to lobby for weight the village. UHVWULFWLRQVWRGHWHU+&9WUDɝF7KH by foot or cycle. Improved safe YROXPHDQGVSHHGRIWUDɝFDOVR crossings should be provided as part causes problems for pedestrians and of the continued development of the cyclists. The Parish Council is therefore Business Park. working with the County Council to UHGXFHWUDɝFVSHHGDQGLPSURYH crossing points in the village.

35 12 SPORT, RECREATION AND LEISURE

Objective 7: The retention, provision Policy NP12 – Sport and and productive use of Recreation Facilities open space and leisure facilities in and around Proposals for the provision, the village should be enhancement and/or secured wherever expansion of sport or reasonably possible recreation open space or facilities will be permitted 12.1 Policy GROWTH 3 of the Local subject to compliance with Plan refers to the District Council’s the Local Plan and other local Supplementary Planning Document development documents, as (SPD) on Developer Contributions. appropriate. Development The SPD was adopted in 2013 and sets which will result in the loss of out that the amount of open space existing sport or recreation and play facilities required on-site is open space or facilities will not based on benchmark standards set be allowed unless: Community Action 6: out in the Council’s Sports Facilities a. it can be demonstrated and Play Areas Assessment (2005) that the space or facility is The Parish Council surplus to requirement against and Informal Open Space Assessment will investigate (2005). the local planning authority’s ways to promote standards for the particular ‘Sport for All’ across 12.2 Current play space provision location, and the proposed all sections of the loss will not result in a likely in the village is located in Stirling Way. community, including However, this is remote from many shortfall during the plan consideration of period; or parts of the village and beyond the suitable locations for Fields in Trust recommended 400 new facilities. b. replacement for the metres walking distance for Locally space or facilities lost is made Equipped Areas of Play. available, of at least equivalent quantity and quality, and in a 12.3 The main sports facilities are suitable location to meet the currently located at the Brooklands needs of users of the existing Centre where there is a football pitch, space or facility. bowls green and multi-use games area Any replacement provision (MUGA). The site was designated as should take account of the a Local Green Space in the Local Plan needs of the village and the Review prior to it being withdrawn current standards of open by the District Council. These existing space and sports facility facilities will be protected from being provision adopted by the local lost to development unless new planning authority. facilities are provided in the village For the purposes of this policy, that are of equal or better standard WKH&ULFNHW)LHOGLVLGHQWLȴHGDV and as equally accessible to residents. a Sport and Recreation Facility on the Proposals Map.

36 GLOSSARY

Amenity - a general term used to Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) - Special Areas of Conservation describe the tangible and intangible 7KLVLVGHȴQHGE\VRIWKH5RDGV & Special Protection Areas – EHQHȴWVRUIHDWXUHVDVVRFLDWHGZLWKD DQG7UDɝF$FWDQGLQFOXGHVIRU designations under the European property or location, that contribute to example, any goods vehicle which has Union Directive on the Conservation of its character, comfort, convenience or an operating weight exceeding 7.5 Wild Birds. attractiveness. tonnes. Strategic Environmental Assessment Biodiversity - a contraction of ΖQȴOO - the use of vacant land and - A procedure (set out in the biological diversity, all species of life property within a built-up area for Environmental Assessment of Plans on earth including plants and animals further construction or development and Programmes Regulations and the ecosystem of which we are all (see also “windfall site”). 2004) which requires the formal part. environmental assessment of certain Infrastructure - a collective term plans and programmes which are Birds and Habitats Directives - which relates to all forms of essential OLNHO\WRKDYHVLJQLȴFDQWH΍HFWVRQWKH European Directives to conserve services like electricity, water, and environment. natural habitats and wild fauna and road and rail provision ȵRUD Sustainable Development - usually Listed Building - a building or referred to as “development which %URZQȴHOG/DQG - also known as structure designated by the Secretary meets the needs of the present Previously Developed Land, see NPPF. of State under the Planning (Listed without compromising the ability of Buildings and Conservation Areas) future generations to meet their own Community Facilities - facilities Act 1990 for its special architectural needs” (Brundtland, 1987). including leisure facilities, libraries, or historic interest, and therefore public houses, cultural facilities (such included in a ‘list’ of such buildings and Sustainable Drainage Systems as arts and museum facilities), places structures. (SuDS) - an overall term for systems of of worship and community halls. surface water drainage management National Planning Policy Framework that take into account the quantity Conservation Area - a formally (NPPF) - the Government’s national DQGTXDOLW\RIUXQR΍DQGWKHDPHQLW\ designated area of special historic or planning policies for England and how value of surface water in the urban architectural interest whose character these are expected to be applied. environment. The main focus is on must be preserved or enhanced. source control and the mimicking Development Envelope - a boundary Open Space - areas of undeveloped or of natural processes to enable on a map beyond which the local largely undeveloped land for leisure LQȴOWUDWLRQDQGJUDGXDOGLVFKDUJHLQWR planning authority proposes that a purposes – including village greens, watercourses. village should not be able to extend. allotments, children’s playgrounds, sports pitches and municipal parks. Use Classes - contained within the Haitats Regulations Assessment Use Class Order: a piece of national Ȃ WKHLGHQWLȴFDWLRQRIDQ\DVSHFWV Proposals Map - a map on an secondary legislation which groups of the emerging Neighbourhood Ordnance Survey base which shows types of use of premises into Plan that would have the potential where policies in Local Plans apply. classes, so that no development WRFDXVHDOLNHO\VLJQLȴFDQWH΍HFW is involved if a building is changed on Natura 2000 or European sites Settlement Hierarchy - settlements from one use to another within the (Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), are categorised into a hierarchy based same class. Changing the use of a Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and on the range of facilities, services and building from one class to another Ramsar sites), (either in isolation or employment opportunities available, constitutes development, and in combination with other plans and plus the ability to access other needs planning permission, but in projects), and to identify appropriate higher ranking settlements by public certain circumstances this may be avoidance and mitigation strategies transport. automatically permitted without the ZKHUHVXFKH΍HFWVZHUHLGHQWLȴHG need to submit a planning application.

Windfall Site - a site that comes forward on unallocated land for residential development. 37 APPENDIX 1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

Residents’ Survey in January 2015 planning consultant. A vision and Draft Policy Consultation Summer A survey was distributed to all houses set of objectives were then also 2016 in the village in January 2015. This developed by the working party. The Parish Council’s Summer SURYLGHGUHVLGHQWVZLWKWKHLUȴUVW This resulted in the publishing of the 2016 Newsletter was distributed real opportunity to contribute to the Sutton Parish Council Neighbourhood to all homes in Sutton. The centre Neighbourhood Plan. See Sutton Plan Vision and Objectives Report on spreadsheet of the newsletter Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire the Parish Council website. provided an update of the 2015. Responses could be returned as Neighbourhood Plan and details of the paper copies or alternatively online. There was also an interim report back proposed development to the north in the Christmas 2015 Pepperpot, see of the village. See the Newsletter 2016 An Open Forum was held on 19 Pepperpot Xmas 2015. centre spread. February 2015 at which residents A set of draft policies were developed had the opportunity to hear about Residents’ Survey in January 2016 and published in an A4 insert included the results of the survey and to learn A second survey was conducted in in the newsletter. Residents were more about neighbourhood plans January 2016. The purpose of this asked to indicate whether or not in general. The presentation on the survey was to provide residents with they supported each of the draft results is available in Open Forum the opportunity of commenting on policies and to provide any additional Presentation 2015. the proposed objectives that came comments. Residents could respond out of the Open Day and which were either by returning the paper copy Open Day in October 2015 captured in the Vision and Objectives of the insert or by answering the An Open Day was held at the Glebe Report. The survey document NP consultation questions online. See the on Saturday 3 October 2015 aimed at Consultation Jan 2016 Questionnaire Newsletter 2016 insert. gathering information from residents was made available on the Parish for the purpose of formulating the Council website and was also Draft Neighbourhood Plan Launch - Vision, Aims and Objectives for the distributed to everyone who provided March 2018 Neighbourhood Plan. Residents were their contact details at the October asked for their views on six themes: 2015 Open Day. The launch of the Draft 1. Housing Neighbourhood Plan was held on 2. Biodiversity Business Forum in May 2016 Saturday 24 March 2018. A series  7UDɝFDQG7UDQVSRUW A Business Forum was held at the of display panels provided the 4. Local Services Elean Business Park on 19 May 2016 background to the Neighbourhood 5. Business to gain the views of local businesses Plan process, information on the East 6. Sport and Recreation on what we require for the future. Cambs District Council Local Plan, The results from the Open Day were Further details can be found in the a summary of the proposals to be collated and reviewed by the working Business Forum Report. contained in the Neighbourhood Plan party together with an external and a description of the next steps. Residents provided feedback on the forms provided.

38 Draft Policy Survey Results – September 2016 Total responses: Online 38, Hardcopy 28

Online Hard Copy Totals

Yes No Yes No Yes No

NP128102124912

NP2353221 474

NP3353250 603

NP4362240 602

NP5299211 5010

NP6334222 556

39 APPENDIX 2 BUILDINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST REGISTER

Extract from East Cambridgeshire District Council “Buildings of Local Interest Register” February 2017

CRITERIA FOR LOCAL LIST

Age & Condition The older a building or structure the more likely it is to be of historical VLJQLȴFDQFH b) Does it survive in anything like its original form or condition? This would exclude buildings that have been subject to unsympathetic extensions and alterations, including the installation of UPVC windows and doors.

A5 Post 1945 Buildings or structures of exceptional quality and of VLJQLȴFDQWODQGPDUNYDOXH

A4 1939 – 1945 Rare example of surviving war time building or structure

A3 1914-1939 Buildings or structures that are substantially complete and unaltered and a good example of the style A2 1840 – 1914 %XLOGLQJVRUVWUXFWXUHVD΍HFWHG by only minor alterations that could be easily reversed

A1 Pre 1840 Buildings or structures where IRUPLVFOHDUO\LGHQWLȴDEOHDQG there is the potential to restore

Buildings or structures where form B1 Is it associated with any LVFOHDUO\LGHQWLȴDEOHDQGWKHUHLVWKH LPSRUWDQWKLVWRULFDOȴJXUHRUIDPLO\" potential to restore. B2 ΖVLWDUDUHRUȴQHH[DPSOHRID Historical Association building or structure that illustrates Buildings or structures with well the local social, economic or industrial documented associations with locally history? important people or events that also B3 Is it associated with an important retain some quality in their physical local historic event? fabric.

40 Architectural Interest 7RZQVFDSH6LJQLȴFDQFH Consideration will be given to a There are individual or groups of building or structure that is of local buildings that contribute positively architectural value and includes to the character or identity of a local design qualities typical of the local townscape, street scene or rural area. area. These include key landmark buildings, C1 Is it a good example of a local notable buildings on important routes vernacular? in to the area and those, which create C2 Is it related by age, materials or an important vista or contribute to the LQDQ\RWKHUKLVWRULFDOO\VLJQLȴFDQW skyline. way to adjacent listed buildings and E1 Is the structure associated with contributes positively to their setting? a designated park or landscape such C3 Is it a rare or pioneering example as walls, terracing or minor garden of a building type or structure? buildings? C4 Was it built by a famous local or E2 ΖVLWRILGHQWLȴDEOHLPSRUWDQFHWR national architect? the historic design? C5 Is it a particularly good example of an architectural style?

Local Characteristics Consideration will be given to buildings or structures that contribute to local identity and distinctiveness. D1 Is it a structure that that exhibits distinctive characteristics relative to the area (i.e. post box, milestones, street furniture, etc)? D2 Is it a structure that is a landmark feature that makes a particularly positive contribution to the distinctive character of the place? D3 Is it a locally important building type, such as a Church, Chapel, School or water feature?

41 Local Group Value Selection Date Use Reason for Inclusion reference Criteria BL68 No A3,Cl,C3 1841-1914 Residential The building is a good example of a more formal manor house that retains The Grove, a number of original features that Sutton Gault mark the building out as being quite high status. The architectural detailing and quality is unique and makes a positive contribution to the character of the area .

BL69 No A3 1841-191 Agriculture The building is believed to have formerly been used as an Ecclesiastical Grove Barn, barn dating from the 15th century Sutton Gault (possibly relocated from another location). The building makes a positive contribution to the character of the area .

BL70 No Al,B2,D3 Pre 1700 Residential The property is a good example of a traditional public house and is one of The Anchor, only a few surviving public houses that Sutton Gault survive along the levels. The property is included for its rarity and heritage value.

BL71 No A3,Cl,C3 1841-1914 Residential The building is a good example of a more formal manor house that retains a number of original features that mark the building out as being quite high status. The architectural detailing and quality is unique and makes a positive contribution to the character of the area .

BL72 No A3 1841-191 Agriculture The chapel is one of a number of non conformist places of worship within the village. The building features a high amount of decorative detailing and is a prominent feature in the street scene, making a positive contribution to the character of the area.

42 Description Photograph

The property is constructed of gault brick with a clay pegtile URRIDQGSDUDSHWJDEOHVZLWKȴQLDOGHWDLOLQJ7KHUHLVDODUJH double chimney stack to the road and stone mouldings about the windows on the front elevation.

The building sits on the corner of Bury Lane and is constructed of gault brick with clay tile roof and timber boarding.

The building is two storeys with a one and half storey extension to the rear. It is constructed of rendered brick with a slate roof to the front and pantile roof to the rear. It forms an H plan with two end stacks and a central ridge stack on the rear gable. The building has also been extended to the south where there is a third end stack. The building also retains its timber sashes.

The property is constructed of gault brick with a clay pegtile URRIDQGSDUDSHWJDEOHVZLWKȴQLDOGHWDLOLQJ7KHUHLVDODUJH double chimney stack to the road and stone mouldings about the windows on the front elevation .

The building sits on the corner of Bury Lane and is constructed of gault brick with clay tile roof and timber boarding.

43 Local Group Value Selection Date Use Reason for Inclusion reference Criteria BL73 Yes A3,Cl 1841-1914 Residential The building is a good example of the traditional vernacular style found in the village. It occupies a visually prominent location in the village and makes a positive contribution to the character of the area forming a pleasant pair with No. 85 .

BL74 Yes A3, Cl 1841-1914 Residential The building is a good example of the traditional vernacular style found in 85 High Street the village. It makes a positive contribution to the character of the area with an number of quality features surviving. The building also forms a pleasant pair with¬ No.83

BL75 No A2,B2,C1 1701-1840 Public House The building is a good example of early mid 19th century architecture and The Chequers, makes a positive contribution to the High Street street scene. The property remains in active use as a public house and is of VRFLDOVLJQLILFDQFHLQWKHYLOODJH

BL76 Yes A2,C1 1701-1840 Residential The building is a good example of the traditional vernacular style found in Rose Cottage, the village and has group value with Station Road the property known as East wood. The building makes a positive contribution to the character of the area .

BL77 Yes A2, Cl 1701-1840 Residential The building is a good example of the traditional vernacular style Eastwood, found in the village and has group Station Road value with the property known as Rose Cottage.

BL78 No AS,CS Late 20th Residential The property is a good example of 18 Sutton Park century 20th century domestic architecture and is an unusual addition to the street scene.Features such as the hipped roof, and vertical windows give it a recognisable architectural style.

44 Description Photograph

The building is constructed of gault bricks with a slate roof, featuring two end stacks . It features a building mark ‘E*b’ to the right side of the front door. The roof is a shallow pitch and it has a pronounced overhang to the front elevation. A large centrally placed door with a recessed arch above, the property also retains its traditional tripartite sash windows . There is remnants of earlier red brickwork to the rear elevation which may be evidence of an earlier dwelling .

The building is constructed of gault bricks with a slate hipped roof with a large modern extension to the rear . The property features two canted bay windows with a central doorway with timber surrounding and lintel. Three bays with timber sashes and an end stack to the west gable .

The building is two storeys and constructed of gault brick with a slate roof, although the return appears to be constructed of a red brick mix. The front elevation is of three bays with recessed timber sashes with 8-over-8 panes. There has been a large oversized porch added to thefront elevation at some point in the past and the property features anend stack to the east gable and an external stack to the west elevation.

Two storeys constructed of red brick with a clay tile, steeply pitched hipped roof and a large brick stack to the rear gable. The building is WKUHHED\VZLWKUHFHVVHGVDVKHVRQWKHJURXQG IORRUDQGWKUHHIOXVKFDVHPHQWVRQWKHILUVWIORRU7KHIURQW HOHYDWLRQKDVEHHQH[WHQVLYHO\repaired in the past with a lot of scaring on the brickwork.

Two storeys and gable end to the road, the property is constructed of red brick with a clay tile roof. There is an end stack to the southern gable and a ridge stack approx¾ of the way down the roof. The building appears to have been extensively altered in the past with a ILUVWIORRUDGGHGDQG SRVVLEO\DQH[WHQVLRQWRWKHQRUWK7KHZLQGRZVare all modern replacements.

Two storey constructed of gault brick with slate hipped roof, the building is set back from the main road and features a half circular detail and lean to facing the street . There is an oversized chimney stack to the western elevation and a linked garage to the east.

45 46 PROPOSALS MAP

NORTH Key to Proposal Map and Inset Map NOT TO SCALE Local Green Space (NP1)

Development Envelope (NP3)

Housing Site (NP4, NP5, NP6)

Conservation Area (NP8)

Historic Character Areas (NP8)

Elean Business Park (NP10)

Sport and Recreation Facilities (NP12)

Village Centre (NP11)

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