Tadley Place, Baughurst Landscape Visual Impact Assessment and Landscape Design Statement October 2019 Issue Sheet

TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST LANDSCAPE VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN STATEMENT OCTOBER 2019 ISSUE SHEET

JOB NAME: TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST JOB NUMBER: D2734

REVISION DATE REVISION DETAILS PREPARED BY CHECKED BY APPROVED BY WORK IN PROGRESS - 14.02.19 CAM JR JR BASELINE ASSESSMENT FINAL 31.10.19 UPDATED PROPOSAL PLANS FOLLOWING INTERNAL REVIEW AND CAM JR JR CLIENT TEAM COMMENTS

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1.0 Introduction 5 4.4 Hard Landscape Proposals 45 1.1 Introduction 5 4.5 Tree & Shrubs Strategy 46 1.2 Desktop Research 5 5.0 Assessment of Landscape & Visual Effects 47 1.3 Field Work 5 5.1 Landscape Effects 47 2.0 Baseline Conditions 7 5.2 Visual Effects 49 2.1 Landscape, Ecological & Heritage Designations & Policy 7 6.0 Compliance with Policy 51 2.2 National Planning Policy 7 6.1 Introduction 51 2.3 Local Planning Policy 7 6.2 Policy Compliance 51 2.4 Guidance Documents 8 2.5 Contextual Landscape Elements 11 7.0 Summary and Conclusions 52 2.7 Public Rights of Way Context 15 7.1 Summary of Baseline Conditions 52 2.8 Landscape Character Context 17 7.2 Description of Development 52 2.8.1 National Landscape Character Assessment 17 7.3 Summary of Landscape Effects 52 2.8.2 County Character Assessment 19 2.8.3 District Character Assessment 21 7.4 Summary of Visual Effects 52 2.9 Application Area Description 22 7.5 Compliance with Policy 52 2.10 Site Description 27 7.6 Conclusion 53 2.11 Visual Survey 29 8.0 Summary And Conclusions 53

3.0 Visual Assessment 34 3.1 Introduction 34 3.2 Visual Assessment from Local Receptors 34 APPENDIX 1 54 4.0 Development Proposals 42 fabrik LVIA Methodology 4.1 Introduction 42 4.2 Landscape Masterplan 42 4.3 Proposed Building Heights 44

PROJECT NUMBER: D2734 VERSION: WORK IN PROGRESS VERSION DATE: 31.10.2019 COMMENT: -

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1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 DESKTOP RESEARCH fabrik Chartered Landscape Architects have been appointed by Mr and Mrs Duncan The desktop survey carried out as part of the LVIA included the review of Ordnance to carry out a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) of the Site at Tadley Survey maps, interactive maps, aerial photography, published landscape character Place, Baughurst and its surrounding area, in order to consider the likely physical and assessment documents, planning policy and the emerging development proposals. visual impacts arising as a result of the proposed development. The extent of the baseline and therefore the impact appraisal is broadly defined by the Zone of Theoretical Visual Influence (ZTVI) as determined by the initial desk study and This LVIA sets out landscape policy (together with any related policy on ecological verified in the field and therefore extends to 3km from the Sites. and heritage assets) and any supporting SPG’s/SPD’s and then goes on to describe the constituent baseline landscape elements (the existing topography, drainage, The desk top assessment also identifies any likely changes to the current baseline land cover, vegetation pattern, public rights of way, landscape features, detracting situation which are likely to be in place prior to the proposed development proceeding. landscape elements, the history of the landscape and the way that landscape is experienced) which together inform landscape character, landscape condition and value. The LVIA then describes the baseline character and amenity of the identified visual receptors (considering the visual envelope, the different groups of people, 1.3 FIELD WORK places affected, the nature of the view and the visual amenity). The landscape constraints and opportunities are then set out to inform the proposed development. The field work was carried out on 24th January 2019 and again on 6th September. Any mitigation measures and assumptions which have informed the assessment of The existing landscape elements within the Sites were recorded, as were the effects are set out after the description of the proposed development. The effects of contextual landscape elements. A series of key visual receptors were additionally the proposed development are then considered against each of the landscape and identified. The visual assessment element includes a photographic survey of the visual receptors relative to the particular stages of the project. The penultimate section Application Site taken from a series of representative key views, chosen to represent of this LVIA sets out a statement on policy compliance. a range of locations including both public and private views, distances and directions around the Site. The weather conditions and camera lense were also recorded. The location of the Sites are shown on the plan opposite

The methodology for the LVIA is based on the ‘Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment’ (third edition) by the Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (Routledge, 2013). A full methodology is set out at Appendix 1.

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OWNERSHIP BOUNDARY

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SITE BOUNDARY - EXISTING DWELLING TO BE DEMOLISHED

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2.1 LANDSCAPE, ECOLOGICAL & HERITAGE Achieving good design is about creating places, buildings, or spaces that work well for everyone, look good, last well, and will adapt to the needs of future generations. “Development proposals for new housing outside of Settlement Policy Boundaries will DESIGNATIONS & POLICY only be permitted where they are: Good design responds in a practical and creative way to both the function and identity a) On ‘previously developed land’, provided that: Ancient Woodland is located within the ownership boundary of Tadley Place, at of a place. It puts land, water, drainage, energy, community, economic, infrastructure • They do not result in an isolated form of development; and Browninghill Copse, to the west of the Sites. Tadley Place house is Grade II Listed, and other such resources to the best possible use - over the long as well as the short • The site is not of high environmental value; and as is the thatched barn, to the north of the house and to the south of the ‘Site of the term.” • The proposed use and scale of development is appropriate to the site’s context; or replacement dwelling’. There are no further national or local designations relevant to the Sites. Paragraph 004 goes on to state that: b) For a rural exception site for affordable housing; or

“Development proposals should reflect the requirement for good design set out in c) For the re-use of a redundant or disused permanent building provided that the 2.2 NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY national and local policy. Local planning authorities will assess the design quality proposal: of planning proposals against their Local Plan policies, national policies and other The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (July 2018) sets out the material considerations.” • Does not require substantial rebuilding, extension or alteration; and Government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied. It • Does not result in the requirement for another building to fulfil the function of the provides a framework within which locally-prepared plans for housing and other Landscape is a sub section under Section ID 8 on the Natural Environment (updated building being converted; and developments can be produced. on 21 July 2019). Paragraph 036 on the conservation and enhancement of the • Leads to an enhancement to the immediate setting; or landscape states that: “The National Planning Policy Framework is clear that plans Section 12 sets out the requirements for achieving well-designed places. should recognise the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, and that d) For a replacement dwelling that is not temporary in nature, or an extension to an strategic policies should provide for the conservation and enhancement of landscapes. existing dwelling provided that: Paragraph 124 states that: “The creation of high quality buildings and places is This can include nationally and locally-designated landscapes but also the wider fundamental to what the planning and development process should achieve. Good countryside. • The size of the proposal would be appropriate to the plot; and design is a key aspect of sustainable development, creates better places in which to • It would not be significantly visually intrusive in the landscape; or live and work and helps make development acceptable to communities.” Where landscapes have a particular local value, it is important for policies to identify their special characteristics and be supported by proportionate evidence. Policies may e) Small scale residential proposals of a scale and type that meet a locally agreed Paragraph 125 goes onto state that: “Design policies should be developed with local set out criteria against which proposals for development affecting these areas will be need provided that: communities so they reflect local aspirations, and are grounded in an understanding assessed. Plans can also include policies to avoid adverse impacts on landscapes and evaluation of each area’s defining characteristics.” and to set out necessary mitigation measures, such as appropriate design principles • It is well related to the existing settlement and would not result in an isolated form of and visual screening, where necessary. The cumulative impacts of development on development; and the landscape need to be considered carefully.” • The development will respect the qualities of the local landscape and be Paragraph 127 looks to ensure that development: sympathetic to its character and visual quality; and Paragraph 004 relates to green infrastructure, which is defined as that which: “... can • “will function well and add to the overall quality of the area, not just for the short embrace a range of spaces and assets that provide environmental and wider benefits. The development will respect and relate to the character, form and appearance of term but over the lifetime of the development;” It can, for example, include parks, playing fields, other areas of open space, woodland, surrounding development, and respect the amenities of the residents of neighbouring • are visually attractive as a result of good architecture, layout and appropriate and allotments, private gardens, sustainable drainage features, green roofs and walls, properties; or effective landscaping; street trees and ‘blue infrastructure’ such as streams, ponds, canals and other water • are sympathetic to local character and history, including the surrounding built bodies. References to green infrastructure in this guidance also apply to different types f) For a new dwelling linked to an existing and viable agricultural, forestry, horse environment and landscape setting, while not preventing or discouraging of blue infrastructure where appropriate..” breeding and training, livery or equivalent rural business, where it can be shown that: appropriate innovation or change (such as increased densities);” Paragraph 008 goes on to state that: “Green infrastructure opportunities and • There is an essential need for the occupant to be on site at any time during any 24 requirements need to be considered at the earliest stages of development proposals, hour period; and The NPPF is supported by the on-line resource Planning Policy Guidance (PPG). as an integral part of development and infrastructure provision, and taking into account • No alternative suitable accommodation is available in the locality; and There are a number of sections that relate to this LVIA as set out below. existing natural assets and the most suitable locations and types of new provision...” • The rural business linked to the proposed new building must have been viable for the previous three years; or The PPG sets out guidance on Design at section ID 26 (updated on 6 March 2014) and the elements to be considered to achieve good design. Paragraph 001 under this g) Allocated for development in a Neighbourhood Plan which has been ‘made’ by section states that: 2.3 LOCAL PLANNING POLICY Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.”

“The National Planning Policy Framework recognises that design quality matters and The Local Plan goes on to state that: that planning should drive up standards across all forms of development. As a core BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE LOCAL PLAN 2011 - 2029 planning principle, plan-makers and decision takers should always seek to secure high The policies relevant to landscape and visual effects are summarised below: “The policy allows small-scale new residential development in the countryside in quality design. limited circumstances, where it can be demonstrated that it would meet a local need, POLICY SS6: NEW HOUSING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE as agreed in consultation with the parish/town council (for example, in relation to

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2.3 LOCAL PLANNING POLICY (CONTINUED) a) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the significance of the heritage asset and Principle L2: USING EXISTING LANDSCAPE FEATURES AND CHARACTERISTICS its setting, how this has informed the proposed development, and how the proposal dwelling size and type). Such developments should be four dwellings or fewer (net) would impact on the asset’s significance. This will be proportionate to the importance “The survey information collected in Stage 1 will inform the landscape character and to fall below the size threshold of sites that could be allocated through neighbourhood of the heritage asset and the potential impact of the proposal; visual amenity of a site. This information should be assessed to identify landscape plans. It will be necessary for such developments to be well related to existing opportunities and constraints and how the scheme can respond to its wider context.” settlements and be suitably designed to respect the landscape setting and relate well b) Ensure that extensions and/or alterations respect the historic form, setting, fabric to surrounding development.” and any other aspects that contribute to the significance of the host building; Principle L4: INITIAL SITE-LED DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Policy EM1: LANDSCAPE c) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the significance, character and setting of “Where there are existing landscape features on site, they must be used to enhance conservation areas and how this has informed proposals, to achieve high quality new the structure of the layout proposals and will provide constraints. Examples include: “Development will be permitted only where it can be demonstrated, through an design which is respectful of historic interest and local character; appropriate assessment, that the proposals are sympathetic to the character and i. Housing must face onto areas of existing woodland and main rivers, with appropriate visual quality of the area concerned. Development proposals must respect, enhance d) Conserve or enhance the quality, distinctiveness and character of heritage assets buffers (see Box B6); and not be detrimental to the character or visual amenity of the landscape likely to be by ensuring the use of appropriate materials, design and detailing; and affected, paying particular regard to: ii. Existing important trees must be retained within an area that ensure their ongoing e) Retain the significance and character of historic buildings when considering health and maintenance (see guidance in Chapter 6); a) The particular qualities identified within the council’s landscape character alternative uses and make sensitive use of redundant historic assets.” assessment and any subsequent updates or relevant guidance; iii. Existing important hedgerows must be retained within an area that ensures their ongoing health and maintenance (see guidance in Chapter 5, Box B6); b) The visual amenity and scenic quality; 2.4 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS iv. Existing public rights of way that are within the site must be retained and given an c) The setting of a settlement, including important views to, across, within and out of settlements; LANDSCAPE, BIODIVERSITY AND TREES SUPPLEMENTARY appropriate setting in order that they can still be enjoyed by users; PLANNING DOCUMENT (DECEMBER 2018) d) The local character of buildings and settlements, including important open areas; v. The design should also consider using other existing site features such as old It is noted that this Supplementary Planning Document: allotments or informal play areas, as part of any proposal; e) Trees, ancient woodland, hedgerows, water features such as rivers and other landscape features and their function as ecological networks; “adds further detail to the natural environment policies in the Local Plan, providing vi. Historic features must include appropriate settings that form part of the landscape guidance on how existing green infrastructure, landscape, biodiversity, and trees structure; and f) Intrinsically dark landscapes; should shape development proposals and be considered as part of the planning process. The document will help to both protect and enhance the borough’s vii. Notable views in and out of the site should be incorporated within the proposed site layout. g) Historic landscapes, parks and gardens and features; landscapes, minimise impacts on and provide net gains for biodiversity, and ensure that the many environmental benefits of trees are recognised.” Development proposals must also respect the sense of place, sense of tranquillity or remoteness, and the quiet enjoyment of the landscape from public rights of way. The principles relevant to the Site are summarised below: Development proposals will not be accepted unless they maintain the integrity of existing settlements and prevent their coalescence. Principle L1: A STRONG LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE INTEGRAL TO THE DESIGN PROPOSAL Where appropriate, proposals will be required to include a comprehensive landscaping scheme to ensure that the development would successfully integrate with the “i. Development proposals must include a strong landscape structure that responds landscape and surroundings. The assessment of character and visual quality and the positively to the local landscape and the site’s context. This should be a key driver of provision of a landscaping scheme should be proportionate to the scale and nature of the design process and a fundamental part of the final design. the development proposed...” ii. A strong landscape structure will respond to a survey and assessment of the Policy EM11: THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT landscape character and visual amenity of the site and its local area.

“All development must conserve or enhance the quality of the borough’s heritage iii. Elements that contribute to a successful landscape structure include open spaces, assets in a manner appropriate to their significance. sufficient and appropriate structural landscaping in the right places (e.g. hedges, trees, native species), retention and enhancement of existing landscape features as Development proposals which would affect designated or non-designated heritage focal points within the development (e.g. trees or views in/out of site), and appropriate assets will be permitted where they: detailing that supports the structural landscape (e.g. boundary treatments...).”

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2.4 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS (CONTINUED) viii. Development should be informed by topography...

Opportunities should be taken to include features or parts of the site as focal points or within vistas in layout proposals. The importance of features such as trees and hedgerows will need to be established through relevant professional surveys...”

Principle B7: BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT

“The council will expect all proposals to enhance the biodiversity of the receiving environment. Developments must result in no net loss of biodiversity and provide a measurable net gain. This will be in proportion to the nature of the development proposed.

Information should be provided on the amount of any key semi-natural habitat lost to development and the amount of habitat created/restored.

Opportunities should be taken to enhance and extend existing biodiversity and ecological networks that exist within the site and also to provide links to those networks which run through and beyond the site boundaries.”

Principle T2: RETENTION OF TREES

“Important trees shall be retained and integrated into the development, with no loss of key habitat types and/or irreplaceable habitats.”

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LISTED BUILDINGS

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ANCIENT WOODLAND

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FIGURE 2.1– PLAN ILLUSTRATING LANDSCAPE DESIGNATIONS AS IDENTIFIED BY BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE DISTRICT COUNCIL AND MAGIC.DEFRA.GOV.UK (FABRIK, 2019)

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2.5 CONTEXTUAL LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS

TOPOGRAPHIC CONTEXT:

The study area comprises of a gently undulating landform dissected by a network of minor tributary valleys.

A small stream crosses the west of the study area in a north-south orientation whilst in the centre and east of the study area, tributaries cross in a southwest to northeast orientation.

Localised high points include Browning Hill to the south of Baughurst at 113m AOD, Coombe House Farm at 110m AOD and Clapperhill in the southeast of the study area at 93m AOD.

The settlement of Tadley in the north of the study area is situated on north facing slopes (97m AOD at its highest), which are positioned to the north of a tributary which crosses south of the town, in a west - east orientation.

Value: Medium

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RIDGE LINE

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2.6 CONTEXTUAL LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS road corridors adjacent to and including Aldermarston Road. woodland has been managed and cleared since the 14th Century.

Hamlets, small villages, isolated farmsteads and individual properties are distributed The roman road / ancient route of Port Way crosses the study area, in a northeast BROAD LAND USE: throughout the more rural areas of the study area, within the south and west. - southwest orientation and connects Silchester in the northeast with Old Sarum (Winchester) in the southeast. Tadley Place is situated on the alignment of the Port The study area comprises of a mixture of settlement, hamlets, agricultural land and Value: Medium Way. hedgerows, woodland and some areas of open space. A network of roads and public rights of way cross the area. Tadley was included within the ‘Manor of Overton’ which was granted to Frithstan, BUILDING HEIGHTS AND FORM: Bishop of Winchester in 909.

WOODLAND / VEGETATION PATTERN: Within the settlement of Tadley, building heights and form vary, dependant on use Value: Medium - High and location. Typically, residential dwellings are 1 - 3 storeys with relatively low roof pitches, whilst commercial and industrial properties are larger in form and scale. A mosaic of broad leaved, conifer and mixed woodland spans the study area. The woodland comprises of plantations, copses and historic deer park remnants with EXPERIENTIAL / PERCEPTUAL QUALITIES: veteran and ancient trees. Within the more rural areas, agricultural buildings and barns are large in scale and form, whilst residential dwellings vary from small cottages 1 - 2 storeys high, The land use (comprising predominantly of farmland and woodland), together with to large detached farmhouses and manors 1- 3 storeys in height. There is a the undulating landform and minimal skyline features of the study area, create a A strong structure of shaws and treed hedgerows define the arable farmland. high concentration of timber framed buildings and use of mellow red brick, clay rural landscape with simple patterns, repetitive themes and a composition which is Typically, fields are of medium scale and regular in form. Erosion of hedgerows is roof tiles and decorative use of blue brick in Flemish bond patterns. Additionally, cohesive, balanced and unremarkable. apparent across the study area and is more noticeable where field sizes are larger. thatched roofs are a recurrent architectural feature. The natural and cultural heritage features of the study area include woodlands (some Value: Medium - High Value: Low - Medium of which are classified as Ancient), hedgerows and treed field boundaries, together with historic structures, buildings and settlements. These features contribute to the study area’s sense of place and scenic quality. PUBLIC / COMMUNAL OPEN SPACE: MOVEMENT CORRIDORS: Pamber Forest is an area of ancient woodland, consisting mostly of oak trees. The There are few areas within the study area with a sense of relative wildness, although Aldermaston Road forms the major route which crosses the east of the study area in Forest is managed as a Local Nature Reserve by Hampshire Wildlife Trust on behalf the frequency of woodland across the study area provide a sense of enclosure which a north-south orientation, connecting with Tadley in the north and Pamber End in the of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (leased from the Englefield Estate). in turn leads to a feeling of isolation (when situated within them). south. Church Road and Baughurst Road additionally connect with Tadley in the north and the smaller settlements and hamlets in the south of the study area. A network of The Bishopswood Golf Course is situated within the north of the study area, on the Colours are muted and the landscape is harmonious and calm, with a scale of winding lanes connects to the more isolated dwellings and farmsteads. western edge of Tadley. Within the settlement of Tadley, the public open space intimacy within the centre of the study area, becoming large and open within the south includes parks and playgrounds, a cemetery and Tadley Common. and east. There is minimal urban influence from the settlement of Tadley (which is Value: Low - Medium bound with vegetation and trees) and built form where apparent, is dispersed and rural There is little public open space in the countryside within the west and south of the in character. study area. SKYLINE: Main roads and pockets of industry form the main sources of noise within the rural Value: Medium - High Within the south and west of the study area, the undulating topography and the areas of the study area. Quiet areas of tranquillity are situated away from these treed horizons dominate the skyline. Isolated dwellings and farmsteads are visible in sources, whilst some intermittent noise is noticeable from local traffic on narrow country lanes. SETTLEMENT PATTERN: elevated locations, often nestled amongst woodland. The settlement of Tadley is enclosed by trees on the horizon and is not apparent in Value: Medium The settlement of Tadley is situated within the northeast of the study area. The views looking north and northeast from the west and south. settlement grew in the 1950’s and 60’s with the arrival of the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermarston to the north of the town. The ridgeline to the south Value: Low of the settlement forms the southern settlement boundary, whilst to the east Pamber Forest forms the definitive edge. HIGH POINT HISTORIC & CULTURAL LANDSCAPE: Within the northwest of the study area, the village of Baughurst is linear in form, connecting with Baughurst Common in the north. Pamber Green and Pamber End The study area formed part of the Royal Forest of Pamber and was used for hunting within the southeast of the study area are more nucleated in form, centred around the and for the production of timber throughout the medieval period. It is likely that the

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4 3 2 3 5 LEGEND 2 OWNERSHIP BOUNDARY 3 6 5 SITE BOUNDARY - 2 REPLACEMENT DWELLING 1 SITE BOUNDARY - 3 EXISTING DWELLING TO BE 2 DEMOLISHED 1 SETTLEMENT 5 4 2 3 6 2 WOODLAND 2 PAMBER END 2 3 AGRICULTURAL LAND 2 6 4 WATER BODIES / RIVERS 2 HOG PARK COPSE 4 CHARTER ALLEY 5 FARMSTEADS / HAMLETS / 3 LARGE DETACHED DWELLINGS 2 1 2 6 COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL / 3 2 FARMSTEAD 7 GOLF COURSE FIGURE 2.3 – AERIAL PHOTO SHOWING LAND COVER (FABRIK, 2019)

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2.7 PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY CONTEXT

An extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways span the study area and connect to the wider landscape beyond. The long distance footpath, the Brenda Parker Way additionally crosses the north of the study area, in a west - east orientation.

Value: Medium - High

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2.8 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER CONTEXT The opportunities and landscape changes identified in the assessment pertinent to the Site are set out below:

INTRODUCTION • “Maximise the variety of ecosystem services delivered by wooded features – from wet woodlands in the Kennet Valley to the large conifer plantations and new The term ‘landscape’ commonly refers to the view or appearance of the land as woodlands. Conserve soils, water, biodiversity and the sense of place and history; perceived by people. Landscape applies to any natural, rural, urban, peri-urban areas, enhance timber and biomass production; and provide for recreation and tranquillity in land water and seascape areas. as appropriate. • Enhance the sense of history and biodiversity by conserving, restoring and building Landscape character is the combination of both natural / physical, cultural / social the resilience of long-established habitats such as heathland, ancient woodland and perceptual / aesthetic influences, which give rise to a distinct, recognisable and and meadows, and of archaeology such as hill forts. Work at a landscape scale consistent pattern of elements in the landscape that makes one landscape different to conserve and restore key attributes of the historic hunting forests (such as from another, rather than better or worse and which define the ‘sense of place’. The Eversley) and historic common land. Engage the public in enjoying this heritage.” landscape is not therefore simply a visual phenomenon.

The following sections set out the landscape character framework of the study area Value: Medium from the national and regional level through to county and district scale based upon existing character assessments undertaken by Natural England, Hampshire County Council and Basingstoke and Deane District Council.

2.8.1 NATIONAL LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT

The general character of the English countryside has been described at a national level by Natural England in the profile for National Character Area (NCA) 129: Thames Basin Heath (2014).

The key characteristics pertinent to the study area as described as:

• “...In the far west, Chalk forms the Hampshire Downs escarpment and the river beds of the Kennet and Pang. • High woodland cover, offering an array of colour in the autumn. Conifers and large plantations on former heathland are dominant features in the east, while the west is scattered with small, semi-natural woodlands on ancient sites. • ...Arable land and improved pasture are found in the valleys, on alluvium. • ...there is a patchwork of small to medium-sized fields with woods. The legacy of historic hunting forests includes veteran trees, ancient woods, ancient hedgerows and parklands. Historic meadows remain as fragments along watercourses. • Prehistoric earthworks such as barrows and hill forts mark promontories on the plateaux. Archaeology is well preserved on historic heathland. Mosaics of open heathland and grassland with scrub, secondary woodland and plantation. Valley bogs, ponds and streams enhance diversity. Large, continuous mosaics are found in the east: they include Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and Chobham Common National Nature Reserve (NNR). • Historic commons offer tranquillity and unenclosed views, while other rights of access are enjoyed across farmland, canals and downland. Ministry of Defence ownership restricts (but does not entirely prevent) public enjoyment. • Valley floors are wet with ditches, numerous watercourses, ponds, waterfilled gravel pits, reedbeds and carr. Historic features include mills, relict water meadows, and canals such as the River Wey Navigations. • ...there are winding lanes and historic dispersed villages and farmsteads of traditional, locally-made brick and tile.”

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APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF SITE

FIGURE 2.5 – EXTRACT FROM NATIONAL LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA MAP (NATURAL ENGLAND, 2014)

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2.8.2 COUNTY CHARACTER ASSESSMENT stream valleys and woodlands across areas of arable land use and parkland. • Pressure for access and recreation, particularly given the proximity of large settlements. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY INTEGRATED CHARACTER ASSESSMENT (HCC, 2012) This is a quiet, rural landscape which has medium to high tranquillity as a result of its rural character, extensive blocks of woodland and dispersed pattern of rural Value: Low - Medium The Site lies within the character area identified as “North Hampshire Lowland farmsteads.” Mosaic”. Key characteristics pertinent to the study area are described as: The historic landscape of the character area is described. Key elements pertinent to • “Gently undulating landform dissected by small chalk fed streams, in small valleys the study area are described: running south to north. • Medium and small scaled mixed farmland and woodland mosaic. “This landscape character area formed part of the Royal Forest of Pamber and was • Blocks of broadleaved and mixed woodland often sinuous in shape which contain important for hunting and the production of timber throughout the medieval period. views and create wooded horizons. It is likely that the first clearance of areas of the forest for agriculture began in the • Woodland coppice and old hedge banks are reoccurring features. 14th century. This suggests that the assarts here are of mid medieval origin and later • Juxtaposition of habitats, including woodland, pasture, remnant heathland, encroachment for agriculture has lead to woodland becoming increasingly fragmented. grassland and wetlands creates biological richness. • Pockets of predominantly arable farmland comprising medium scale regular fields Overall the area as a whole is relatively homogenous with a scattering of assart defined by a strong structure of hedgerows and shaw woodlands. woodlands throughout and irregular enclosures of varying sizes, suggesting that the • Smaller scale fields of pasture along stream valleys. process of clearance came about in a piecemeal fashion over a considerable time. • Dispersed settlement pattern – villages to the south are more substantial whilst Whilst the extent to which woodland blocks remain in the landscape varies there is those to the north comprise a loose collection of buildings associated with a notable concentration of woodland in the central part of this character area. Here exploitation of woodland. some of the woodland has been replanted with conifers and this variation is likely to • High concentration of timber framed buildings and use of mellow red brick, clay roof reflect the influence of the Kingsclere estate and Wolverton Deer Park.” tiles and decorative use of blue brick in Flemish bond patterns. • Narrow rural lanes defined by high hedgerows. The built environment of the character area is described. Key elements pertinent to • Ancient woodland (often associated with historic deer parks) contributes to rich the study area are described: biodiversity.” “There is a dispersed and high density pattern of farmsteads across this character The physical characteristics and land use of the character are described. Key area. Many of the farm buildings are timber framed clad with black (coal tar coated) elements pertinent to the Site are described: weather board timber with hipped roofs and low eaves and low brick walls are a distinctive characteristic. This character area has one of the highest concentration “The topographical variation in this landscape is often masked by the high of surviving timber framed buildings and pre 1700 buildings which incorporate concentration of blocks of assart woodland which characteristically have sinuous brick in Hampshire. The establishment of post 1800 brickworks has produced the boundaries. These sinuous lines coupled with the smooth landform gives rise to a characteristic red / orange local bricks seen in many of the vernacular buildings in rounded and organic landscape pattern. In places this pattern is interrupted by areas this landscape. Flemish bond with blue / grey decorative headers are fairly typical of of open arable land use (often appearing intensive) where fields are medium in size pre 1850 buildings. The character area has a remarkably high concentration of clay and defined by a regular pattern of hedgerows... Although some of the woodlands tiled roof and tile hung buildings, the latter particularly associated with timber frame have been replanted with conifers the majority are ancient in origin and hazel coppice buildings. It also has a higher than average density of buildings with thatch roofs.” woods and old woodbanks are repetitive and defining features of the area.” Forces for change for the character area are described as: The experiential / perceptual characteristics are additionally described. Key elements pertinent to the study area are described: • Changes in agriculture and land management, particularly associated with agricultural intensification. “This is an inward looking landscape. Views are contained by the undulating • Changes in woodland management practices. topography and frequently treed horizons. This, combined with the simple visual • New development, resulting in suburbanisation and loss of character, and the patterns in this landscape and few landmarks mean that the landscape may be potential introduction of large-scale structures. disorientating... The pattern of land uses and extensive blocks of woodland across this • Climate change, potentially affecting farming patterns, groundwater and stream landscape creates a generally ordered and balanced composition. levels, and tree loss due to increased storms, drought and disease. • Mineral working, as the area contains safeguarded areas for sand and gravel Much of this landscape is accessible by public rights of way and bridleways linking extraction.

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APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF SITE

FIGURE 2.6 – EXTRACT FROM HAMPSHIRE COUNTY INTEGRATED CHARACTER ASSESSMENT (HCC, 2012)

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2.8.3 DISTRICT CHARACTER ASSESSMENT intensive agricultural use; • management of unimproved neutral grassland and areas of neutral/acidic BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT (LDA, 2001) unimproved/semi-improved grassland, to maintain or enhance biodiversity; • some adverse impacts of horse grazing (e.g. rank grassland with weeds, poorly- The Site lies within the character area identified as “North Sherborne”. Key managed boundaries or inappropriate styles of fencing etc.);” characteristics pertinent to the Site are described as:

• “gently undulating, subtle landform dissected by a network of minor tributary Value: Low - Medium valleys; • pattern of predominantly arable farmland and improved grassland with occasional well-managed parkland, enclosed within an established woodland and hedgerow structure with many hedgerow trees; • generally quiet, apart from areas along the busy A340; • predominantly assarted and small parliamentary fields, giving way to large wavy, small wavy and parliamentary fields to the east; • variety of woodland, including small predominantly broadleaf copses and larger woodland such as Morgaston Wood and Carpenters Down Wood. Also Pamber Forest, which has placed a crucial role in the historical development of the area; • remnant areas of scarce habitat types including ancient semi-natural woodland, heathland (notably part of the Pamber Forest and Silchester Common SSSI), and neutral/acidic unimproved grassland. The latter includes Ron Wards Meadow with Tadley Pastures SSSI, one of Hampshire’s finest surviving hay meadow/pasture complexes; • moderate intervisibility across the area, with vegetation and low-lying nature of the landscape containing distant views; • apart from the larger settlement of Tadley, a settlement pattern dominated by small villages, hamlets, isolated farmsteads and individual properties distributed throughout the rural landscape, reached through a network of narrow, winding roads; • remarkably preserved Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum (Silchester) and its associated earthworks, together with many other Scheduled Ancient Monuments, reinforcing the historic richness of the landscape.”

The key issues are described as:

• “poor species and structure diversity and ecological value within coniferous plantations; • under-management of the numerous ancient semi-natural woodlands, including hazel coppice woods; • loss of broadleaf woodlands; • relatively weak landscape structure, primarily within more open arable landscapes, and resulting need to encourage hedgerow planting; • management of hedgerows and field patterns of historic significance, and retention of hedgerow tree saplings; • management of road verges and hedgebanks, and damage from scrub LEGEND encroachment, road improvements and legacy of agrochemical use on adjacent farmland; APPROXIMATE • lack of permanent grass field margins, including uncultivated buffer strips next to LOCATION OF SITE rivers, streams and other sensitive habitats; • loss of heath associated vegetation through inappropriate management and more FIGURE 2.7 – EXTRACT FROM BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT (LDA, 2001)

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2.9 APPLICATION AREA DESCRIPTION PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY HISTORIC CHARACTER AND SETTING:

There is no public access through the grounds of Tadley Place house, the field parcel Tadley Place is positioned along the alignment of Port Way, a former Roman road, the TOPOGRAPHY: or the eastern section of Browninghill Copse. A public right of way crosses northwest - route of which is not apparent on the ground. The property is approached via Church southeast through the eastern section of the Copse. Road, which consists of a narrow, winding country lane, rural in character. Tadley Place house is situated in an elevated position at approximately 105m AOD. To the south of the farmhouse, the land rises gently to approximately 110m AOD at the Value: Medium The historic character of Tadley Place house, with its tall three storey stature, brow of the hill. To the north of the house, levels fall gently away from the built form decorative chimneys and brick bonds is prominent within its setting along Church and the adjacent access road, reaching approximately 85m AOD at the northernmost Road. The thatched barn, timber framed barn and garage are clustered together in corner of Browninghill Copse. Beyond the Copse to the north, a small stream lies BUILT FORM: the former farmyard, to the north of the historic house. The cluster of structures are within the valley floor and beyond this, levels rise towards Browning Hill in the north. apparent on historic maps, dating back to 1873. Additional structures are illustrated Tadley Place house is a Grade II Listed three storey dwelling, situated in an elevated in close proximity to the barns, on the 1873 and 1896 map, but and are no longer Value: Medium position, adjacent to ancillary former farmyard barns and a timber garage. Historic present on Site. England describes the house as: The two driveways to the house and barns are not gated, are informal and softly LAND USE AND VEGETATION: “C16, C18, and late C19. The east wing of a larger Tudor E-plan house, with later managed. As such there is a strong visual connection between the house, barns and minor features, and a single-storeyed service block. Two-storeys and attic. The south their approach from Church Road. The character of the immediate setting to the listed Tadley Place house is a private dwelling, accessed from Church Road with a formal front has coupled gables and 1.1 windows; red brick walling in English bond, plinth, buildings is responsive to the rural country lane. driveway leading southeast towards the rear of the house. The formal facade fronts moulded stone dressings to the mullioned lights. Tile roofing; a massive stack has the south, overlooking formal gardens and open farmland. banded rectangular base with 4 diagonal flues. Casements. The inner (west) face When approaching Tadley Place from the west, the winding lane of Church Road is also has mullioned stone windows and the outer a large attached stepped chimney framed by tall hedgerows and trees. The vegetation transitions into wide verges and A kitchen garden, bound by tall hedgerows is situated to the northwest of the house, stack. The northward extension of the western unit has C18 cambered openings, woodland margins, and subsequently transitions into mown lawn verges with clipped adjacent to Church Road. A walled garden is situated to the southwest of the property with casements; the northern part of the east unit has been roughcast above ground- hedgerows framing the kitchen garden of Tadley Place. and to the southeast a formal garden is laid to lawn with ornamental planting and floor level, and has a modern half-glazed porch, surrounding an older doorway with specimen trees. Northeast of Tadley Place house, a thatched barn, garage and timber a canopy on brackets and 6-panelled door. Within, an upper floor has a C16 stone The historic dwelling is situated in a prominent position, set back form the lane, in an barn (used for storage) are set within a gravelled yard, enclosed by hedgerows and fireplace, with an entablature and 2 Doric pilasters.” elevated location, framed by native and ornamental trees. Cedar Cottage is apparent accessed via a secondary driveway accessed from Church Road. in the foreground, southwest of the historic house. The cottage is incongruous with the The largest of the adjacent barns is a thatch-roofed structure, which is also Grade II historic house and is a detracting feature within the locality. Beyond Church Road to the north an irregular shaped field parcel is used as a Listed. Historic England describes the barn as: paddock. The field parcel is framed by native hedgerows and trees. Within the When approaching Tadley Place from the east, Church Road is again framed by southwestern corner of the field, a disused tennis court is situated, accessed “C18. Timber-frame of 5 bays with aisles; Queen post truss. Hipped thatch roof, with a hedgerows and trees, but is more open in character with the field parcels to the north tiled gutter to the valley made by the projecting central porch, which has struts to the and south being visible. From the bend in Church Road, the historic form of Tadley Browninghill Copse is situated to the west of the field parcel and is managed by eaves. Boarded walling on a brick base. Modernised, as a large recreation room.” Place house is visible in the west, beyond the hedgerow and field parcel. The house is the Forestry Commission. The boundaries of the Copse are classified as Ancient prominent on the skyline, set amongst native and ornamental tree species with the top Woodland, whilst the centre of the Copse is classified as an ‘area of replanted Ancient Adjacent to the thatched barn, a double garage and small barn are situated within the of the woodland canopy being visible behind. Woodland’. gravelled yard. These structures are single storey, black timber clad and roofed with clay tiles. As you move northeastwards, the historic thatched barn is a prominent feature, given Deciduous species are evident at the eastern, southern and western fringes of the its proximity to Church Road, set amongst grass verges and clipped hedges. Tadley Copse, some of which are veteran trees. Evergreen species are situated within Cedar cottage is situated to the southwest of Tadley Place and fronts Church Road. Place house is visible set back from the thatched barn, accessed via an informal the centre of the Copse, having been planted roughly 40 years ago as a plantation The cottage is set within a modest garden, which is open in character, with the front driveway. woodland under a forestry commission scheme. Large areas of scots pine have garden forming part of the woodland fringes, whilst to the rear, abutting farmland to recently been felled. Rides and paths have been reinstated and ditches have been the south. The cottage is single storey, modest in scale and form and clad in timber Value: High restored. Glades and clearings have additionally been created, whilst the coppice shingles. regime, once overgrown and neglected, has been reintroduced within the west of the Refer to figure 2.10 overleaf for historic maps of Tadley Place and Browninghill woodland. Value: High Copse. An arbor bio-gas generator is situated within a small clearing of the woodland, close to Church Road and is accessed via an informal track.

Value: Medium - High

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LEGEND OWNERSHIP BOUNDARY

SITE BOUNDARY - REPLACEMENT DWELLING

SITE BOUNDARY - EXISTING DWELLING TO BE DEMOLISHED

1873 1896

1969 1994 FIGURE 2.9 – DIAGRAM SHOWING THE EXISTING LANDSCAPE OF TADLEY PLACE AND BROWNINGHILL COPSE (FABRIK, 2019) FIGURE 2.10 – HISTORIC MAPS OF TADLEY PLACE AND BROWNINGHILL COPSE (ENVIROCHECK, 2018)

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2.9 APPLICATION AREA DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) BROWNINGHILL COPSE EXPERIENTIAL / PERCEPTUAL QUALITIES:

The Copse is classified as Ancient Woodland and is framed by mature deciduous The application area, positioned within a rural landscape, comprises of a historic LANDSCAPE CHARACTER: species to the west, south and east. An overgrown vegetated ditch runs along the residence with ancillary buildings, an arable field with native hedgerows and trees, eastern boundary and forms the interface between woodland and the adjacent field plus an area of woodland. Each of these areas have distinct and sometimes TADLEY PLACE HOUSE, GARDENS AND FORMER FARMYARD access track to the east. The eastern section of the woodland is mature evergreen contrasting qualities, yet form a broadly cohesive landscape typical of the wider study plantation. Trees are densely planted and it is apparent that this area is free from area. The distinct characteristics contribute to the local area’s sense of place and The historic rural dwelling has distinct intricate features and built elements of merit recent management. This section of the woodland is disorientating, unsettling and scenic quality. which create built from of high quality and value. Gardens and driveways are well whilst man made in its conception and form, it is wild and natural in its aesthetic maintained, formal yet effortless, gentle and responsive to the locality. qualities - with fallen trees and branches resulting in inaccessible areas for walkers, The natural and cultural heritage features of the application area include the historic and havens for wildlife. dwelling and thatched barn, the woodland and treed hedgerows. These features The former farmyard, laid to gravel and used predominantly for parking is well create a strong sense of place with a distinct identity. maintained. Within the yard, the timber framed and clad garage plus storage shed The central section of the Copse has experienced active management in recent are in a good condition and their form is sympathetic to the local vernacular and the years. An unmade vehicular track leads from Church Road into the heart of the Areas of wild and natural aesthetic are situated within the densest, most enclosed adjacent historic thatched barn. The thatched barn is dominant in form and stature, of woodland, where clearings have been created along the route of the track. An arbor- parts of the woodland, where oppressive and isolating qualities are experienced. a distinct character and is large in scale. Buildings are accessed from within the yard gas generator is situated in a clearing close to Church Road. The generator and Areas of tranquillity can be found throughout the application area, along the winding and back onto Church Road. associated storage structures provide an insight into the functionality of the woodland. rural lane, within the woodland glades, and to the south of the house, where expansive views of rolling countryside are apparent. The interface between Tadley Place and Church Road is informal and open, whilst In contrast to the eastern section, the central area of the Copse is distinctly influenced the woodland at Browninghill Copse to the immediate north, provides a feeling of by management techniques, with the use of machinery apparent. The area is Value: Medium - High enclosure and seclusion. discordant and has been tamed for productive means, with piles of harvested logs and piles of hard core creating a character which is in part challenging and chaotic. FIELD PARCEL NORTH OF TADLEY PLACE HOUSE The western area of the Copse is contrasting in character to the eastern and central Situated to the north of Church Road, the field parcel is located between Browninghill areas. Predominantly deciduous species have been coppiced and cleared to create Copse to the west and Washer’s Copse to the east. The irregular shape of the an open character, with views to the west and south. A dew pond has been created field parcel effectively wraps itself around the bend in Church Road at its southern on the edge of the woodland. Subtle earthworks and sensitive flora selection creates boundary and is framed to the north by a treed hedgerow along its narrow boundary a woodland glade character, which is tranquil and calm with a strong sense of place. with a field to the north. The Copse is bound to the south by Church Road and the woodland edge spans The field is currently home to horses. This strongly influences the character of the the road, with tree species located within the wide verge south of the road and in field, with fencing and areas of churned up soil, typical of a paddock. The land use, close proximity to Cedar Cottage. The woodland edge has been selectively cleared, together with the disused tennis court, creates a character with a discordant balance creating a more open character with clearer views to the southern fields and to Tadley and poor condition. The disused tennis court is incongruous with its surroundings and Place house in its prominent elevated location on the brow of the hill. its setting within an agricultural field. There is little visual connectivity between the court, (which is situated within the southwestern corner of the field) and the adjacent To the west of the Copse, beyond Church Road, Cedar cottage is situated to the house and buildings to the south of Church Road. The cluster of barns back on to southwest of Tadley Place house. The cottage is set within a modest garden, which the lane and the house is set back, down the driveway to the south. Additionally, the is open in character, with low hedgerows and timber fencing forming boundary field parcel reads as agricultural land, with no domestic influences such as ornamental treatments. The front garden and driveway forms part of the woodland fringe, whilst to plant species / seating etc. the rear of the dwelling, the gardens abut farmland to the south. The cottage is single storey, modest in scale and form and clad in timber shingles. Mature native hedgerows and trees line the field’s southern boundary with Church Road and form a green corridor between the two Copses. Gaps in the vegetation When approaching Tadley Place house from the southwest, Cedar Cottage is allow for views across the field and from the field there are open views to the north apparent in the foreground, close to Church Road. There are views of Tadley through the vista between the woodland blocks, to rolling fields, trees and farmsteads. Place house beyond, which sits in an elevated position, within formal gardens with Looking south, from the field’s northern boundary, the large scale and form of the ornamental trees. The detached timber dwelling and residential garden is incongruous thatched barn is apparent, yet the muted tones of the thatch roof and dark colour of with the setting to the historic house and is a detracting feature within the locality. the timber cladding are in keeping with the shades of the adjacent vegetation. Value: Medium - High

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2.9 APPLICATION AREA DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)

LANDSCAPE CHARACTER IMAGES

VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST FROM THE GRAVELLED COURTYARD TOWARDS THE LISTED THATCHED-ROOF BARN WITHIN THE FORMER FARMYARD. VIEW LOOKING TOWARDS THE SOUTHERN ELEVATION OF TADLEY PLACE HOUSE. THE HISTORIC THREE STOREY BUILT FORM IS PROMINENT, SET WITHIN FORMAL GARDENS, IN AN ELEVATED POSITION WITH BROWNINGHILL COPSE BEYOND TO THE NORTH.

VIEW LOOKING SOUTHEAST FROM CHURCH ROAD TOWARDS THE NORTHERN ELEVATION OF TADLEY PLACE HOUSE. THE ACCESS DRIVE IS VISIBLE IN THE FOREGROUND, WITH GRASS VERGES, VIEW LOOKING NORTHWEST FROM CHURCH ROAD TOWARDS THE EASTERN SECTION OF BROWNINGHILL HEDGES AND BARNS BEYOND TO THE NORTH. COPSE. THE DECIDUOUS TREES ARE APPARENT IN THE FOREGROUND WITH EVERGREEN SPECIES BEYOND.

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2.9 APPLICATION AREA DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)

LANDSCAPE CHARACTER IMAGES

VIEW LOOKING NORTH FROM CHURCH ROAD INTO THE FIELD PARCEL BETWEEN BROWNINGHILL COPSE IN THE WEST AND WASHER’S COPSE IN THE EAST. POST AND WIRE VIEW LOOKING WEST ACROSS AN AREA OF WOODLAND RECENTLY CLEARED FROM THE ALIGNMENT OF THE PUBLIC FENCING AND BOUNDARY TREES ARE VISIBLE AS ARE TREES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COPSE’S. RIGHT OF WAY WHICH CONNECTS WITH CHURCH ROAD. DECIDUOUS TREE SPECIES ARE VISIBLE AS IS THE FIELD PARCEL BEYOND TO THE WEST.

VIEW LOOKING NORTHWEST ACROSS THE DEW POND WITHIN A CLEARING IN THE EAST OF THE COPSE. THE MATURE DECIDUOUS TREES ARE APPARENT BEYOND THE VIEW LOOKING SOUTHEAST INTO BROWNINGHILL COPSE FROM WITH THE NORTHEAST OF THE WOODLAND. THE DENSELY PLANTED POND. EVERGREEN TREES ARE APPARENT AS ARE FALLEN LIMBS AND FOLIAGE.

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2.10 SITE DESCRIPTION Value: Low Value: Low

TOPOGRAPHY: HISTORIC CHARACTER AND SETTING: EXPERIENTIAL / PERCEPTUAL QUALITIES:

The ‘Site for demolition’ is situated at approximately 105m AOD, with a landform which The ‘Site for demolition’ is situated in close proximity to the Grade II Listed Tadley The ‘Site for demolition’ lies in a prominent location to the immediate south of Church subtly slopes in a southeast - northwest direction towards Church Road. The ‘Site Place house. The dwelling on Site is set amongst a private garden and driveway, Road. The Site is domestic and unremarkable in composition and character, small for the replacement dwelling’ is situated within the gently sloping field parcel north of against the backdrop of Tadley Place, with views of the house apparent from the Site. in scale and has an indistinct identity. Natural and cultural heritage features are Tadley Place house. At the southern boundary, levels are at approximately 103m The approach to Tadley Place from the southwest is obscured by the existing dwelling, limited to mature trees and vegetation. The Site’s sense of place and scenic quality AOD, whilst at the northern boundary levels drop to approximately 101m AOD. which sits prominently in the foreground, close to Church Road. The domestic scale is informed by the low quality and degraded built form, the adjacent woodland and and low quality character of the built form is incongruous with the historic Tadley Place agricultural land, plus the relationship with the Grade II Listed Tadley Place house. Value: Medium house (which is viewed from Church Road) and is a detracting feature within the locality. The ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ lies in a less prominent position, nestled within the western corner of an arable field, adjacent to Ancient Woodland. This Site is LAND USE AND VEGETATION: The ‘Site for the replacement dwelling’ is situated within the western corner of the field discordant and degraded in composition and character, is small in scale and has a parcel, framed by woodland to the west and deciduous and evergreen vegetation to disused character. There are no natural or cultural heritage features, although the The ‘Site for demolition’ is situated to the west of Tadley Place house and gardens, the south. The tennis courts on Site are approximately 23m away from the Grade Grade II Listed thatched barn and Tadley Place is house is visible in views to the accessed from Church Road and opposite Browninghill Copse. The Site comprises II Listed thatched barn. The barn is prominent in the locality of Church Road, with north. The Site’s sense of place and scenic quality is informed by the disused and of a single storey timber dwelling, set within its own private gardens with mature trees, the roadway wrapping around the northern extent of the structure. Church Road overgrown hard surfaced tennis court with associated fencing, plus the timber stables, lawns and vegetation. The dwelling is independent of Tadley Place house, but is provides a physical separation between the Listed barn and the Site, whilst intervening storage area and adjacent unused field. viewed in the context of the historic dwelling. vegetation provides visual separation. The Sites do not have a sense of relative wildness, due to the existing built form and The ‘Site for the replacement dwelling’ is situated within the western corner of the The barn, whilst immediately adjacent to Church Road, faces into the courtyard to structures plus views to the adjacent historic Tadley Place. The adjacent Browninghill field parcel to the east of Browninghill Copse and comprises of a disused tennis court, the southwest of the barn. Two other timber barns are situated within the courtyard, Copse does though provide a sense of enclosure for both Sites. timber stables and storage area for haylage bales. The tennis courts are overgrown which was likely once the old farmyard. The courtyard, accessed from the secondary with grasses and brambles and the stables are surrounded by vegetation from the driveway to Tadley Place from Church Road lies to the north of the Grade II Listed Furthermore, there are no areas of wild and natural aesthetic situated within the Sites. adjacent field parcel. The Site’s access track consists of compacted gravel which Tadley Place house, with formal gardens to the southeast and west. The Sites are arguably tranquil, with minimal adjacent noise from traffic and with is overgrown with vegetation. This connects with Church Road and the adjacent extensive views across adjacent arable fields. woodland and field parcels. Value: Low - Medium Value: Low Value: Low - Medium LANDSCAPE CHARACTER: PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY The ‘Site for demolition’ is of domestic use, small in scale and modest in form. The single storey timber dwelling is of low value, is simple in structure and has a humble, There are no public rights of way on the Sites. A public footpath is situated adjacent to unexceptional design. The gardens on Site are well maintained, with mown lawns and the ‘Site for demolition’ and adjoins Church Road to the west of the Site. mature trees. Ornamental species are incongruous with the woodland edge setting and add to a unremarkable residential character. The Site’s low character detracts Value: Low from the setting to the historic Tadley Place.

BUILT FORM: The ‘Site for the replacement dwelling’ is disused and degraded, with grass and vegetation growing amongst the tennis court hard surface. The fencing surrounding The ‘Site for demolition’ comprises of a single storey, timber cottage which is moderate the court is broken with holes in the wire mesh. The tennis court appears discordant in scale and of low quality. The built form is incongruous with other built form at within the field parcel, which has a character influenced by the adjacent woodland and Tadley Place due to the structures shape, colour and positioning. A timber shed is rolling arable fields beyond to the north. The ‘domestic’ feature is distinctly segregated additionally situated in proximity to the cottage. from the formal gardens of Tadley Play which are situated to the south of Church Road. The ‘Site for the replacement dwelling’ comprises of a disused tennis court with fencing and access gate in a poor state of repair. A two bay timber stables is situated Furthermore the field parcel in which the Site is positioned, has been churned up by to the northwest of the tennis court and a storage area is set out for haylage bays. horses hooves and then unused over the summer months resulting in an overgrown field, not in agricultural use. The stables and piles of haylage bales further add to the discordant rural character.

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TIMBER LEGEND STABLES SITE BOUNDARY - 101M AOD LEGEND REPLACEMENT DWELLING SITE BOUNDARY - EXISTING EXISTING TREES DWELLING TO BE DEMOLISHED EXISTING TREES EXISTING GRASS FIELD PARCEL EXISTING AREA OF LAWN EXISTING COMPACTED GRAVEL WITH VEGETATION 102M AOD EXISTING GRAVEL DRIVEWAY EXISTING DISUSED TENNIS COURT 103M AOD EXISTING TIMBER POST AND RAIL FENCE EXISTING TIMBER POST EXISTING EVERGREEN HEDGEROW AND WIRE FENCE EXISTING BRAMBLES GRASSLAND AND SCRUB FIELD PARCEL EXISTING TIMBER STABLES BROWNINGHILL 104M AOD COPSE 105M AOD TADLEY PLACE KITCHEN GARDEN DISUSED TENNIS COURT

CHURCH ROAD

CEDAR 105M AOD COTTAGE

TADLEY PLACE FORMAL GARDENS CHURCH ROADGRADE II LISTED THATCHED BARN

BROWNINGHILL COPSE ARABLE LAND

FIGURE 4.11 – DIAGRAM SHOWING THE EXISTING LANDSCAPE OF CEDAR COTTAGE (FABRIK, 2019) FIGURE 4.12 – DIAGRAM SHOWING THE EXISTING LANDSCAPE OF THE DISUSED TENNIS COURTS AND ACCESS TRACK (FABRIK, 2019)

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A visual inspection of the Site was conducted on 24th January 2019 and again on 6th September 2019.

4 3 5 6 9 7

LEGEND OWNERSHIP BOUNDARY

SITE BOUNDARY - REPLACEMENT DWELLING

SITE BOUNDARY - EXISTING DWELLING TO BE DEMOLISHED

21 VIEWPOINT LOCATION 100022432 NUMBER LICENCE RESERVED. RIGHTS ALL 2015. COPYRIGHT CROWN © DATA MAP DIGITAL SURVEY ORDNANCE FROM REPRODUCED FIGURE 4.13 – PLAN ILLUSTRATING INTERNAL SITE PHOTOGRAPH LOCATION POINTS (FABRIK, 2019)

TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 29 Grade II Listed Tadley Place House Cedar Cottage

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S1 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VIEW LOOKING EAST TOWARDS CEDAR COTTAGE FROM CHURCH ROAD. THE SINGLE STOREY DWELLING IS APPARENT BEYOND THE TIMBER FENCING AND VEGETATION. MATURE TREES FRAME THE BOUNDARY OF THE GARDEN TO CEDAR COTTAGE,WHILST TADLEY PLACE HOUSE IS APPARENT BEYOND THE HEDGEROW TO THE NORTHEAST. Cedar Cottage

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S2 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VIEW LOOKING SOUTH TOWARDS CEDAR COTTAGE FROM CHURCH ROAD. THE SINGLE STOREY DWELLING IS APPARENT AS IS THE SHED WITHIN THE GARDEN PLUS THE BOUNDARY TIMBER FENCING AND VEGETATION. MATURE TREES ARE APPARENT WITHIN THE FRONT GARDEN AND TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY, WHILST THE EDGE OF BROWNINGHILL COPSE IS APPARENT IN THE SOUTHWEST. timber stables disused tennis court

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S3 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VIEW LOOKING SOUTHEAST TOWARDS THE FIELD ENTRANCE. THE FIELD GATES, TIMBER STABLES STRUCTURE AND FARMING EQUIPMENT IS APPARENT, AS IS THE CRUSHED GRAVEL HARD MATERIAL WHICH SURFACES THIS FENCED SECTION OF FIELD. MATURE TREES FRAME THE ENTRANCE, WHILST THE WOODLAND EDGE OF WASHER’S COPSE IS VISIBLE BEYOND THE FIELD PARCEL IN THE EAST.

30 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 30 Grade II Listed thatched barn disused tennis court timber stables

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S4 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VIEW LOOKING SOUTH FROM THE CORNER OF THE FENCED AREA OF THE ARABLE FIELD, ADJACENT TO THE STACK OF HAYLAGE BALES. THE TIMBER STABLES STRUCTURE IS APPARENT IN THE FOREGROUND AS ARE THE HAYLAGE BALES AND CRUSHED GRAVEL WITH GRASS. BEYOND THE TALL VEGETATION WITHIN THE FIELD, THE FENCING OF THE DISSUSED TENNIS COURT IS VISIBLE. BEYOND THE TENNIS COURT TO THE SOUTH, THE GRADE II LISTED THATCHED BARN IS VISIBLE, AS IS THE EDGE OF THE WOODLAND ASSOCIATED WITH BROWNINGHILL COPSE. Grade II Listed thatched barn disused tennis court

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S5 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VIEW LOOKING SOUTH FROM THE FIELD GATE AND BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE FALLOW FIELD AND STABLES. THE TENNIS COURT FENCING IS APPARENT AS IS A SECONDARY POST AND WIRE FENCE IN THE FOREGROUND. BEYOND THE TENNIS COURT TO THE SOUTH, THE GRADE II LISTED THATCHED BARN IS VISIBLE, AS IS THE EDGE OF THE WOODLAND ASSOCIATED WITH BROWNINGHILL COPSE. Grade II Listed thatched barn Grade II Listed Tadley Place House disused tennis court

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S6 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VIEW LOOKING SOUTHWEST FROM THE NORTHEASTERN CORNER OF THE TENNIS COURT. THE POST AND WIRE FENCING PLUS WIRE MESH FENCING ARE PROMINENT IN THE FOREGROUND, AS IS VEGETATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE FALLOW FIELD. THE DISUSED CONDITION O FTHE TENNIS COURT IS APPRENT IN THIS VIEW, WITH VEGETATION GROWING ON THE TARMAC SURFACE OF THE COURT. BEYOND THE FIELD BOUNDARY TO THE SOUTH, THERE ARE PARTIAL VIEWS OF THE GRADE II LISTED THATCHED BARN AND TADLEY PLACE HOUSE. THE ROOFLINES OF THE TWO ADDITIONAL BARN STRUCTURES ARE ADDITIONALLY VISIBLE BEYOND THE HEDGEROW.

TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 31 disused tennis court timber stables haylage bales

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S7 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VIEW LOOKING NORTHWEST FROM THE EASTERN EDGE OF THE TENNIS COURT AND SITE BOUNDARY. THE POST AND WIRE FENCING PLUS WIRE MESH FENCING OF THE TENNIS COURT ARE VISIBLE IN THE FOREGROUND, AS IS THE VEGETATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE FALLOW FIELD. THE OVERGROWN TARMAC SURFACE OF THE SOURT ID VISIBLE AS IS THE TENNIS COURT NET. BEYOND THE FENCING, THE TIMBER STABLES AND PILES OF BLACK PLASTIC WRAPPED HAYLAGE BALES ARE EVIDENT. THE WOODLAND EDGE OF BROWNINGHILL COPSE TO THE WEST IS APPARENT, AS IS WASHER’S COPSE TO THE EAST.

access track with vegetation

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S8 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VIEW LOOKING NORTH FROM CHURCH ROAD ALONG THE ACCESS TRACK AND TOWARDS THE SITE. THE CRUSHED GRAVEL HARD MATERIAL IS VISIBLE ALONG THE ACCESS TRACK, WITH GRASS GROWING ALONG THE CENTRE LINE. VIEWS OF THE TENNIS COURT, STABLE STRUCTURE AND HAYLAGE BALES ARE TRUNCATED BY THE INTERVENING VEGETATION.

access track timber stables disused tennis court

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S9 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VIEW LOOKING EAST TOWARDS THE ARABLE FIELD AND DISUSED TENNIS COURT, FROM THE ACCESS TRACK LEADING FROM CHURCH ROAD. THE POOR CONDITION OF THE COURT IS APPARENT, AS IS THE SMALL STABLE, FENCING AND FIELD GATE. THE WOODLAND EDGE IS VISIBLE, BOTH IN THE FOREGROUND AND BEYOND THE FIELD TO THE EAST. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS A GLIMPSED VIEW OF THE ARABLE FIELD TO THE NORTH.

32 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA Grade II Listed thatched barn disused tennis court timber stables access track

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S10 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VIEW LOOKING SOUTH ACROSS THE FIELD TOWARDS CHURCH ROAD. THE SLOPING LANDFORM IS APPARENT, AS IS THE RUTTED CONDITION OF THE FIELD AND THE PROMINENCE OF THE ADJOINING WOODLAND IN THE WEST AND EAST. THE GRADE II LISTED THATCHED BARN IS VISIBLE ON THE HORIZON IN THE SOUTH, SET BETWEEN MATURE TREES. THERE IS A GLIMPSED VIEW OF THE SINGLE STOREY TIMBER BARN, NESTLED AMONGST THE VEGETATION, WHILST IN THE MIDDLE DISTANCE, THE TIMBER STABLE BUILDING ON SITE IS APPARENT AS ARE THE PLASTIC WRAPPED HAYLAGE BALES AND ACCESS TRACK. Grade II Listed thatched barn Grade II Listed Tadley Place House disused tennis court

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT S11 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VIEW LOOKING SOUTH ACROSS THE FIELD AND TOWARDS CHURCH ROAD. THE SLOPING LANDFORM IS APPARENT, AS IS THE RUTTED CONDITION OF THE FIELD AND THE ADJOINING WOODLAND. THE GRADE II LISTED THATCHED BARN IS VISIBLE ON THE HORIZON AND THERE ARE GLIMPSED VIEWS OF TADLEY PLACE HOUSE AND ANCILLARY SINGLE STOREY BARNS. THERE ARE PARTIAL VIEWS OF THE TIMBLER STABLE BUILDING AND HAYLAGE BALES, WHILST THERE ARE OPEN VIEWS OF THE TENNIS COURT FENCING ON SITE.

TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 33 3.0 VISUAL ASSESSMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY:

The extent to which the Sits are visible from the surrounding landscape is based on There are no views of the ‘Site for the replacement dwelling’ from the Public Right of grading of degrees of visibility. It is determined from a visual inspection of the Sites Way which crosses Browninghill Copse and joins Church Road. Views towards this and there context from roads, public rights of way and properties. Site are wholly truncated due to intervening vegetation and topography.

Seasonal change in existing evergreen and deciduous plant material will affect the There are open views of the ‘Site for demolition’ from the junction of the Public Right available views. Typically views will be different through the seasons with a greater of Way and Church Road (refer to viewpoint 9), but as you travel west along the Public sense of enclosure in the summer months when deciduous trees are in leaf. Right of Way, views towards this Site become partial (refer to viewpoint 6) and then truncated due to intervening vegetation and topography (refer to viewpoints 7 and 8). The plans that follow show the actual visual summary of the existing Sites from the immediate environs. The photographs 1-19 then describe each of these views. Views of the Site from Public Rights of Way in the wider study area are truncated due to intervening vegetation and topography (refer to viewpoints 16, 17 and 18). Photographs were taken at 1.7m height above ground with a Nikon DSLR camera with a 35mm lens (and a 2/3rds sensor) to achieve an equivalent 52.5mm focal length. PUBLIC OPEN SPACE:

In addition to the viewpoints illustrated, an inspection of the wider study area was Public open space is limited within the study area to the cemetery associated with carried out with visual analysis from up to 2km away from the Sites. Views of the Sites Saint Peter’s Church to the northeast of the Sites. From this location there are open from the wider study area were truncated due to intervening vegetation and landform. views of the arable fields and woodland of Washer’s Copse, which in turn truncates views of the Sites. Refer to viewpoint 19. 3.2 VISUAL ASSESSMENT FROM LOCAL RECEPTORS EMPLOYMENT: Views of the Site are limited to the immediate local environs due to the combination of Views of the Sites are likely to be obscured from Coombe House Farm yard by the intervening built form and layers of vegetation. combination of building orientation and intervening layers of vegetation along Church Road and along the fringes of Browninghill Copse. RESIDENTIAL:

The Sites lie within the ownership boundary of Tadley Place, with Tadley Place house situated centrally between the Site to be demolished (to the southwest) and the ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ (to the north). Existing boundary vegetation prevents views of the ground plane of the Site of the replacement dwelling when viewed from the Grade II Listed Tadley Place house. There are partial views of the ‘Site to be demolished’ through an opening in the hedge of the kitchen gardens of Tadley Place House and there are likely to be open views of the Site from the first floor windows of Tadley Place House.

Coombe House Farm is situated to the southwest of the Sites. From the farm house, views of the Sites are likely to be truncated given the orientation of the dwelling and the adjacent intervening vegetation and topography.

TRANSPORT CORRIDORS:

Views of the Sites are also experienced by those in vehicles and on foot travelling along Church Road. Views of the Sites are open from close proximity. Refer to viewpoints 3, 4 and 9. Whilst views from further away along Church Road are partial and glimpsed. Refer to viewpoints 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14. There is an open view of the ‘Site to be demolished’ from viewpoint 12, where there is a substantial gap in vegetation.

34 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 19

18 4 3 5

2 8 7 6 9 1

LEGEND OWNERSHIP BOUNDARY 13 16

SITE BOUNDARY - REPLACEMENT DWELLING 15

SITE BOUNDARY - EXISTING DWELLING TO BE DEMOLISHED 14

LOCATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWPOINT – OPEN VIEW (AN OPEN VIEW OF THE 21 WHOLE OF THE SITE OR OPEN VIEW OF PART OF THE SITE).

LOCATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWPOINT – PARTIAL VIEW (A VIEW OF THE SITE 21 WHICH FORMS A SMALL PART OF THE WIDER PANORAMA, OR WHERE VIEWS ARE FILTERED BETWEEN INTERVENING BUILT FORM OR VEGETATION). LOCATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWPOINT – TRUNCATED VIEW (VIEWS OF THE SITE 21 ARE OBSCURED BY THE INTERVENING BUILT FORM AND / OR VEGETATION, OR IS DIFFICULT TO PERCEIVE). 100022432 NUMBER LICENCE RESERVED. RIGHTS ALL 2015. COPYRIGHT CROWN © DATA MAP DIGITAL SURVEY ORDNANCE FROM REPRODUCED FIGURE 5.2 – LOCATION PLAN SHOWING VISUAL SUMMARY FROM LOCAL AREA (FABRIK, 2019)

TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 35 approximate location of the Grade II Listed Tadley Place House approximate location of the Site for the Site to be demolished replacement dwelling

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 1 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING WEST TOWARDS THE APPLICATION SITES FROM THE FIELD ENTRANCE ON CHURCH ROAD. THE ARABLE FIELD AND TREED HEDGEROW DOMINATE THE FOREGROUND WHILST THE GRADE II LISTED TADLEY PLACE HOUSE IS VISIBLE IN THE DISTANCE, WITH BROWNINGHILL COPSE BEYOND TO THE WEST. BOTH OF THE SITES ARE WHOLLY TRUNCATED FROM THIS LOCATION DUE TO THE INTERVENING VEGETATION AND LANDFORM.

approximate location of the Grade II Listed Tadley Place House approximate location of the Site for the Site to be demolished replacement dwelling

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 2 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING WEST-NORTHWEST TOWARDS THE APPLICATION SITES FROM CHURCH ROAD. THE ROAD CORRIDOR AND TREED HEDEGEROWS ARE PROMINENT IN THE FOREGROUND WHILST TADLEY PLACE HOUSE IS VISIBLE IN THE DISTANCE WITH BROWNINGHILL COPSE BEYOND TO THE WEST. BOTH SITES ARE WHOLLY TRUNCATED FROM THIS LOCATION DUE TO THE INTERVENING VEGETATION AND LANDFORM. Grade II Listed thatched barn disused tennis court on the Site timber stables on the Site of of the replacement dwelling the replacement dwelling

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 3 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHWEST TOWARDS THE SITE OF THE REPLACEMENT DWELLING FROM CHURCH ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE GRADE II LISTED THATCHED BARN AT TADLEY PLACE. THE BARN AND ROAD CORRIDOR ARE PROMINENT IN THE FOREGROUND, WITH GRASS VERGE, HEDGEROW AND TREES BEYOND. THERE ARE OPEN VIEWS OF THE TENNIS COURTS ON SITE FROM THIS LOCATION AND THE HAYLAGE BALES AND STABLES STRUCTURE ARE ADDITIONALLY VISIBLE.

36 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA disused tennis court on the Site of the timber stables replacement dwelling

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 4 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: LOW VIEW LOOKING NORTH FROM CHURCH ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHEASTERN CORNER OF THE DISUSED TENNIS COURT. THERE ARE OPEN VIEWS OF THE SITE FOR THE REPLACEMENT DWELLING, WITH THE TENNIS COURT DOMINANT IN THE FOREGROUND. BEYOND THIS, THE SITE’S STABLE STRUCTURE IS VISIBLE, AS ARE THE STACKED PLASTIC WRAPPED HAYLAGE BALES. BROWNINGHILL COPSE IS APPARENT BEYOND THE SITE’S WESTERN BOUNDARY, WHILST WASHER’S COPSE AND THE ARABLE FIELD ARE VISIBLE TO THE EAST.

access track for the Site of the approximate extent of the Site of the replacement dwelling replacement dwelling

timber stables on Site tennis court fencing on Site

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 5 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING FROM CHURCH ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY FOR TADLEY PLACE HOUSE LOOKING TOWARDS THE SITE FOR THE REPLACEMENT DWELLING. THE SITE’S ACCESS TRACK IS VISIBLE AS IT JOINS CHURCH ROAD. THERE ARE ADDITIONALLY PARTIAL VIEWS OF THE FENCING FOR THE TENNIS COURT AND OF THE TIMBER STABLES BUILDING. WIDER VIEWS OF THE SITE ARE TRUNCATED BY THE INTERVENING VEGETATION. Cedar Cottage on the Site for approximate location of the Site demolition for demolition

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 6 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 7 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING EAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY WHICH CROSSES THROUGH BROWNINGHILL COPSE. THE DECIDUOUS VIEW LOOKING EAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY WHICH CROSSES TREES ARE PROMINENT IN THE FOREGROUND AND THE BIO-GAS GENERATOR IS APPARENT IN THE MIDDLE DISTANCE. THERE ARE GLIMPSED VIEWS OF THE SITE’S THROUGH BROWNINGHILL COPSE. DECIDUOUS TREES AND EVERGREEN VEGETATION WHOLLY TRUNCATE VIEWS OF TIMBER COTTAGE, VISIBLE BETWEEN GAPS IN THE TREES. THE SITE FROM THIS LOCATION.

TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 37 approximate location of the Site for demolition

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 8 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING EAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO BROWNINGHILL GREEN AND BROWNIGHILL COPSE. THERE ARE OPEN VIEWS OF THE COPSE FROM THIS LOCATION BUT VIEWS OF THE SITE ARE WHOLLY TRUNCATED DUE TO INTERVENING VEGETATION. Grade II LIsted Tadley Place Cedar Cottage on the Site for House demolition

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 9 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM THE JUNCTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY WITH CHURCH ROAD. THE ROAD CORRIDOR AND WOODLAND EDGE ARE PROMINENT IN THE FOREGROUND AND THERE ARE OPEN VIEWS OF CEDAR COTTAGE, TOGETHER WITH IT’S GARDENS AND BOUNDARY FENCING. THE GRADE II LISTED TADLEY PLACE HOUSE IS ADDITIONALLY PROMINENT IN THIS VIEW, BEING SET BACK FROM THE ROAD, BEHIND HEDGEROW AND TREES.

Cedar Cottage on the Site for demolition

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 10 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM CHURCH ROAD. THE WOODLAND EDGE ASSOCIATED WITH BROWNINGHILL COPSE IS VISIBLE IN THE FOREGROUND TOGETHER WITH THE ROAD CORRIDOR. THERE ARE PARTIAL VIEWS OF CEDAR COTTAGE AND ITS FRONT GARDEN WITH DRIVEWAY, SET AMONGST MATURE EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS TREES.

38 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 38 Cedar Cottage on the Site for demolition

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 11 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM CHURCH ROAD. DECIDUOUS AND EVERGREEN TREES ASSOCIATED WITH BROWNINGHILL COPSE ARE VISIBLE IN THE FOREGROUND AS IS THE ROAD CORRIDOR. THERE ARE PARTIAL VIEWS OF CEDAR COTTAGE, BETWEEN GAPS IN THE TREES AND VEGETATION. Cedar Cottage on the glimpsed views of the Grade II Site for demolition Listed Tadley Place House

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 12 (TAKEN 6TH SEPTEMBER 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM CHURCH ROAD, ADJAFCENT TO THE FIELD ENTRANCE. THE ROAD CORRIDOR, TREED HEDGEROW AND METAL GATE ARE PROMINENT IN THE FOREGROUND, WITH ARABLE FIELD BEYOND. THERE ARE OPEN VIEWS OF THE TIMBER STRUCTURE OF CEDAR COTTAGE FROM THIS LOCATION, WITH GLIMPSED VIEWS OF THE GRADE II LISTED TADLEY PLACE HOUSE.

Cedar Cottage on the Grade II Listed Tadley Place House Site for demolition

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 13 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM CHURCH ROAD. THE NETWORK ARABLE FIELDS, HEDGEROWS, TREES AND THE ROAD CORRIDOR IS PROMINENT IN THE FOREGROUND, WHILST IN THE DISTANCE THE WOODLAND OF BROWNINGHILL COPSE IS APPARENT. THE TIMBER STRUCTURE OF CEDAR COTTAGE ON SITE IS VISIBLE BETWEEN GAPS IN VEGETATION AND TREES. ADDITIONALLY, THE GRADE II LISTED TADLEY PLACE HOUSE IS VISIBLE, NESTLED AMONGST THE TREED HORIZON.

39 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 39 Cedar Cottage on the Site for demolition

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 14 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM CHURCH ROAD, EAST OF COOMBE HOUSE FARM. THE GENTLY SLOPING ARABLE FIELDS ARE PROMINENT, DISSECTED BY HEDGEROWS AND THE ROAD CORRIDOR. BROWNINGHILL COPSE IS APPARENT IN THE DISTANCE AND FROM THIS LOCATION THERE IS A PARTIAL VIEW OF CEDAR COTTAGE ON SITE. THE TIMBER STRUCTURE IS VISIBLE WITHIN A GAP IN THE TREED HORIZON.

approximate location of the Site approximate location of for the replacement dwelling the Site to be demolished

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 15 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHEAST TOWARDS THE SITE TO BE DEMOLISHED FROM CHURCH ROAD, TO THE WEST OF COOMBE HOUSE FARM. GENTLY SLOPING ARABLE FIELDS ARE PROMINENT IN THIS VIEW, WITH HEDGEROW IN THE FOREGROUND AND BROWNINGHILL COPSE APPARENT IN THE DISTANCE. VIEWS OF THE SITE ARE WHOLLY TRUNCATED FROM THIS LOCATION DUE TO INTERVENING VEGETATION. approximate location of the Sites

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 16 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHWEST TOWARDS THE APPLICATION SITES FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO FISH PONDS, SOUTH OF TADLEY PLACE. ARABLE FIELDS AND HEDGEROW VEGETATION ARE PROMINENT IN THIS VIEW WHILST VIEWS OF THE SITES ARE WHOLLY TRUNCATED FROM THIS LOCATION DUE TO INTERVENING VEGETATION AND LANDFORM.

40 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 40 approximate location of the Site Grade II Listed Tadley approximate location of for the replacement dwelling Place House the Site to be demolished

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 17 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING NORTHWEST TOWARDS THE APPLICATION SITES FROM THE ROUTE WITH PLUBLIC ACCESS ADJACENT TO FISH PONDS, SOUTH OF TADLEY PLACE AND SUNNY SIDE. ARABLE FIELDS AND HEDGEROW VEGETATION ARE PROMINENT IN THIS VIEW, WITH THE BUILT FORM OF THE GRADE II LISTED TADLEY PLACE HOUSE BEING VISIBLE IN THE DISTANCE. VIEWS OF THE SITES ARE WHOLLY TRUNCATED FROM THIS LOCATION DUE TO INTERVENING VEGETATION AND LANDFORM.

approximate location of the Site approximate location of for the replacement dwelling the Site to be demolished

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 18 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING WEST TOWARDS THE APPLICATION SITES FROM CHURCH ROAD ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, CLOSE TO SUNNY SIDE. THE ROAD CORRIDOR AND HEDGEROWS ARE PROMINENT IN THE FOREGROUND WHILST VIEWS OF THE SITES ARE WHOLLY TRUNCATED FROM THIS LOCATION DUE TO INTERVENING VEGETATION AND LANDFORM.

approximate location of the Sites

PHOTOGRAPH – VIEWPOINT 19 (TAKEN 24TH JANUARY 2019) VALUE: MEDIUM VIEW LOOKING SOUTHWEST TOWARDS THE APPLICATION SITES FROM THE SOUTHWESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE GRAVEYARD ASSOCIATED WITH SAINT PETER’S CHURCH. THE HEDGEROW AND ARABLE FIELD ARE PROMINENT IN THE FOREGROUND WHILST THE WOODLAND OF WASHER’S COPSE FORMS THE TREED HORIZON. VIEWS OF THE SITES ARE WHOLLY TRUNCATED DUE TO INTERVENING VEGETATION AND LANDFORM.

TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 41 4.0 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

4.1 INTRODUCTION • Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan Policy EM1 on Landscape in so far as that form. This focuses the attention to views of the three storey Tadley Place House, proposals are sympathetic to the character and visual quality of the locality. set in an elevated position, behind formal hedgerows. The development proposals comprise of the demolition of Cedar Cottage together with Development proposals are respectful of the local character and will enhance the the construction of a single dwelling with garage block and associated gardens on the visual amenity of the landscape affected. Furthermore, proposals respect the The siting of the proposed replacement dwelling on the site of the disused tennis Site of the disused tennis court. sense of place, sense of tranquillity and the quiet enjoyment of the landscape from court is a sensitive response to the setting of the Grade II Listed Tadley Place public rights of way. Additionally, the integrity of the existing settlement is to be House. The existing tennis court is set back from Church Road, situated within Post demolition, the Site consisting of Cedar Cottage and gardens will be restored to maintained and landscape proposals are proportionate to the scale and nature of an agricultural field at a lower level to the formal gardens and buildings of Tadley woodland edge with trees and verge planting, sensitive to the setting of Grade II Listed the proposed dwelling. Place. The Site is visually and physically disconnected from Tadley Place house Tadley Place House. by Church Road and the associated vegetation to the north of the road corridor. • Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan Policy EM11 on the Historic Environment in so The proposed dwelling will be nestled within the western corner of the field, sited far as that proposals conserve and enhance the quality of the adjacent heritage on the existing tennis court, responsive to the wider context of the woodland, view Vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed replacement dwelling will be via the assets in a manner which is appropriate to their significance. The local setting to corridors and relationship with the Grade II Listed thatch barn. existing track leading to the timber stables on Site plus the woodland and arable fields the Grade II Listed Tadley Place House is to be improved through the demolition beyond, to the west and north. of the single storey timber cottage and the restoration of the woodland edge with • Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees supplementary planning document (December understorey planting. The removal of the low quality residential structure and 2018) Principle L4: Initial site led design principles. Existing trees and vegetation associated gardens will improve the approach to Tadley Place from the southwest. is retained along the western and southern boundaries. Open views from the Site 4.2 LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN The removal of this subsidiary building will improve the character of the locality, northwards are utilised and as such the proposed dwelling is positioned ‘facing’ ensuring that the historic built form of Tadley Place House is more prominent, when north, following the alignment of the existing disused tennis court. This ensures The over-arching landscape intent is to improve the setting to Tadley Place House viewed from Church Road and the public right of way. that the dwelling will have open views across the garden and field beyond. The when approached from the southwest, with the demolition of the single storey timber position and orientation of the proposed dwelling additionally ensures that the cottage and restoration of the woodland edge; whilst facilitating a replacement dwelling In addition, the low quality disused tennis courts will be replaced with a high quality, existing view corridor from Church Road adjacent to the Grade II Listed thatch barn on the disused degraded tennis court. The proposed dwelling would: sensitively designed new dwelling which is vernacular in its style and detailing, and looking northwards across the field and countryside to the north, is retained. being respectful of the adjacent built form and the Grade II Listed thatched barn • help to raise the standards of design more generally in rural areas; and Tadley Place house. The proposed dwelling, its gardens and access have Furthermore, the proposals: • enhance the immediate setting of the dwelling; been sited so as to be sympathetic to the existing cluster of barns and house. The • be sensitive to the defining characteristics of the local area, which include small development is contained within the boundary of the tennis courts and stables area, • consider views from the Public Right of Way which crosses Browninghill Copse and hamlets with dwellings nestled amongst a treed backdrop; nestled within the western corner of the existing field parcel, approximately 23m joins Church Road. The demolition of the low quality single storey timber cottage • retain the rural character of Tadley Place when approached from the northeast; away from the Grade II Listed thatched barn. Furthermore, the built form is set and the restoration of the woodland edge vegetation will result in an improvement • be responsive in its siting within the context of the adjacent Grade II Listed down the existing slope, approximately 1.5m lower than the existing cluster of barns to the character and amenity of the view from this location, where the experience buildings; adjacent to Church Road. Additionally, the access driveway has been situated is one of travelling along the periphery of a historic house and gardens, with no • be of a high quality and with a design which is subservient to the listed buildings; so as to utilise the existing track to the west of the tennis court, ensuring that the detracting features. existing rural character of Church Road is retained. The landscape masterplan illustrated on Figure 6.1 and Figure 6.2 overleaf has been • retain the prominence of the Grade II Listed thatched barn in views of Tadley Place prepared considering the landscape features of the Site alongside landscape policy, • Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees supplementary planning document (December from the east. The replacement dwelling is to be situated on the Site of the disused landscape character and the existing landscape framework. The detail of the hard and 2018) Principle L1: A strong landscape structure integral to the design proposal. tennis court, nestled in the western corner of the field parcel to the north of Church soft landscape proposals and boundary treatments are set out in Sections 6.4. The proposed dwelling is to be set nestled within the western corner of an existing Road, adjacent to the woodland at Browninghill Copse. field parcel which is set between Browninghill Copse to the west and Washer’s The proposed development has therefore been cognisant of the following: Copse to the east. The woodland edge is framed to the west by the existing • provide a new native landscape edge interface with Church Road to the south access track, whilst to the south, existing mature vegetation and trees are situated of the replacement dwelling through the provision of new native woodland edge • Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan Policy SS6: New Housing in the Countryside adjacent to Church Road. This is to be retained and enhanced with the removal planting, using species characteristic of the area. which states that: of evergreen species such as Laurel and the addition of native woodland edge “development proposals for new housing outside of the Settlement Policy species, to bolster the existing vegetation and to frame the proposed dwelling from • are responsive to the 15m buffer to the Ancient Woodland at Browninghill Copse. Boundaries will only be permitted where they: the south. a) are on previously developed land, provided that they do not result in an • allow views from the proposed dwelling out to the countryside to the north, utilising isolated form of development; the site is not of high environmental value and that • Landscape, Biodiversity and Trees supplementary planning document (December the existing frame set by Browninghill Copse to the west and Washer’s Copse to the proposed use and scale of development is appropriate to the site’s context... 2018) Principle L2: Using existing landscape features and characteristics. The the east. d) for a replacement dwelling that is not temporary in nature, or an extension to an removal of the single storey dwelling to the southwest of the Grade II Listed Tadley existing dwelling, provided that: Place House will improve the setting of the Listed Building, when viewed from • enhance the ecological value of the Site through the incorporation of native plant - the size of the proposal would be appropriate to the plot and Church Road. Replacing the built form and garden with woodland edge planting, species within the landscape proposals. - it would not be significantly visually intrusive in the landscape...” whilst retaining the existing mature trees, will enhance the approach to Tadley Place, improving the sense of arrival through the removal of the low quality built

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1 CHURCH ROAD

KEY 2 EXISTING GRAVEL TRACK 1 CHURCH ROAD 3 SHARED ACCESS TO SITE 16 2 PROPOSED UNDERSTOREY PLANTING PROPOSED CAR 4 PARK 3 PROPOSED TREES 5 PROPOSED GARAGE 5 4 EXISTING HEDGEROW 6 DOUBLE GATE TO FIELD 6 3 ACCESS PATH TO 7 DWELLING 7 13 8 FRONT YARD 4 14 PROPOSED 8 9 DWELLING 10 10 PROPOSED GARDEN 12 14 SPACE 10 15 SIDE YARD OF 9 1 11 DWELLING 11 3 4 12 ENTRANCE OF DWELLING 2 PROPOSED 2 13 HEDGEROWS

14 PROPOSED TREES

EXISTING TREES & 15 VEGETATION 15

16 EXISTING FIELD

17 GRADE II LISTED THATCH BARN 15 1 17

FIGURE 6.1 – LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN OF DEMOLISHED DWELLING (FABRIK, 2019) (NOT TO SCALE) FIGURE 6.2 – LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN OF REPLACEMENT DWELLING (FABRIK, 2019) (NOT TO SCALE)

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4.2 LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN (CONTINUED)

The landscape masterplan has at its heart the following elements:

1. The restoration of the woodland edge with understory planting improves the approach to Tadley Place from the southwest and enhances the character of the locality.

2. The restoration of the woodland edge is responsive to views from the Public Right of Way and the experience of travelling along the periphery of the woodland, with no detracting features and with views focused on the historic built form of Tadley Place .

3. The retention of native tree planting and shrubs along the western and southern boundaries to retain the woodland character.

4. The introduction of additional native tree planting within the Site of the replacement dwelling and adjacent to Church Road to reinforce the sylvan character and to truncate / filter views of the Site from the south.

5. The introduction of a new double gate within the Site of the replacement dwelling for access to the field parcel. Timber cleft fencing is proposed to frame the extents of the new dwellings garden. A mixed native hedgerow will be planted alongside the fence to retain and bolster the rural character of the Site, to provide a verdent new edge to the field parcel and to provide habitat connectivity with the adjacent woodland.

6. The proposed hedgerow to the north of the replacement dwelling will be managed at a restricted height to ensure that the dwelling will have open views across the field and landscape beyond.

4.3 PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHTS

The existing Tadley Place House is three storeys whilst the thatched barn is two storeys and the additional barns are single storeys. Cedar Cottage, within the Site to be demolished is single storey.

The proposed dwelling is two storeys, with a single storey utility room to the sooutheast. Additionally, the garage is one and half storeys in height. Proposals are therefore consistent with the heights of the existing adjacent buildings.

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4.4 HARD LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS 1 2 3

The use of a clear and simple palette is important to create an overall character of the dwelling development.

Materials palette:

1. Gravel geogrid for car park, access path

2. Grass geogrid for garden spaces

3. Unite slabs paving for front door area and side yard

4. Metal edging

5. Brik Kerb

6. Double timber gate to field 4 5 6 7. Timber cleft fencing of field

6 7 1 1 4 2 2 3 5 3 7

FIGURE 6.3 – DIAGRAM SHOWING PROPOSED HARD LANDSCAPE OF REPLACEMENT DWELLING (FABRIK, 2019)

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Trees: 4.5 TREE & SHRUBS STRATEGY 1 2 3

Existing trees and vegetation are retained along the boundaries to retain the character 1. Acer campestre of site. 2. Carpinus betulus Additional selection of native trees with understory planting, densely mix hedgerows will improve the character of the locality and frame the proposed dwelling from Undersotry: the south. The ecological and visual value of the site will enhance through the incorporation of native plant species. 3. Rhamnus cathartica

4. Euonymus europaeus

5. Primula vulgaris

Mix hedges: 4 5 6 6. Crataegus monogyna

KEY 7. Sambucus nigra

EXISTING TREES 8. Cornus sanguinea

9. Acer campestre EXISTING HEDGES

PROPOSED UNDERSTORY

PROPOSED TREES FIGURE 6.4 – DIAGRAM SHOWING PROPOSED VEGETATION STRATEGY OF DEMOLISHED DWELLING (FABRIK, 2019) 7 8 9

KEY

EXISTING TREES

PROPOSED TREES

PROPOSED HEDGES

REMOVED VEGTATION FIGURE 6.5 – DIAGRAM SHOWING PROPOSED VEGETATION STRATEGY OF REPLACEMENT DWELLING (FABRIK, 2019)

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5.1 LANDSCAPE EFFECTS operational phase effects on the Site topography would be neutral. sensitivity is therefore medium to high. The magnitude of change would be high at the enabling, construction and early years operational stages.

EFFECTS ON LAND USE AND VEGETATION Therefore the level of effects would be moderate - major beneficial, arising principally INTRODUCTION from the removal of the detracting low quality built form, restoration of the woodland edge and improving the setting and approach to the Grade II Listed Tadley Place Study area land use and vegetation: This section sets out a statement on the anticipated landscape and visual effects house. Additionally, the degraded disused tennis court would be removed and associated with the development proposals. replaced with a high quality dwelling, which is sympathetic in design, scale and form At the wider landscape level, there will be no direct change to the existing landscape to its landscape setting and the adjacent built form at Tadley Place, north of Church Effects are separated between effects on the contextual elements at the study area or townscape resources associated with the agricultural land; recreational land; or Road. level and those which occur at the application area and Site level, to ensure no double the areas of settlement present within the study area as the proposed changes to the counting of effects. existing land use will occur at Site level only.

Furthermore, it is anticipated that negative effects will lessen over time, with effects The value of these combined receptors in the wider study area ranges from low EFFECTS ON BUILDING HEIGHTS AND FORM being greatest at the construction stage. to high; the susceptibility is low; and sensitivity is therefore medium to low. The magnitude of change would be neutral. Therefore the effect on the existing land uses There would be no physical change to the existing built form beyond the Site. The of the study area level is neutral overall. proposals include the demolition of the single storey cottage and restoration in this location of the woodland edge vegetation. The disused tennis court, stables and EFFECTS ON TOPOGRAPHY Application area land use and vegetation: storage area is additionally to be demolished and replaced with a two storey dwelling with associated garage and gardens. The replacement dwelling has been designed Study area topography: There will be minimal direct changes to the existing wider Tadley Place estate, as the in order to be sympathetic yet subservient to the adjacent Grade II Listed dwelling and proposed changes will occur at Site level only. Vehicular and pedestrian access will thatched barn. Building materials are to include reclaimed bricks, clay tiles and timber There will be no physical change to the existing topography across the wider study move from the ‘Site of demolition’ to the ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ and as such windows and doors. This is consistent with the adjacent local built form. area during the construction and operational phase since the changes will occur within the existing woodland and field access will be utilised, although the rural character of the Sites only. the track will be maintained. Furthermore, proposals for the replacement dwelling are The siting of the replacement dwelling is additionally consistent with the adjacent respectful of the adjacent Ancient Woodland, with the proposed built form situated on Tadley Place house, which is similarly set back from Church Road and accessed via a The value of this landscape receptor is medium; the susceptibility is low; and the previously developed land of the hard surfaced tennis court and with the proposed driveway. sensitivity is therefore low - medium. The magnitude of change would be neutral. garden beyond the recommended 15m buffer. Therefore the effect on the topography at the study area level is neutral. At the Site level, the value of the building heights and form is low; the susceptibility is The value of these combined receptors is medium - high; the susceptibility is low; and high and sensitivity is therefore high. The magnitude of change would be high at the Application area topography: sensitivity is therefore low to medium. The magnitude of change would be negligible. enabling, construction and early years operational stages. Therefore the effect on the land use and vegetation at the application area level is There will be no physical change to the existing topography across the application negligible. Therefore the level of effects would be moderate - major beneficial, arising principally area during the construction and operational phase since the changes will occur within from the removal of the detracting low quality built form in a prominent position the Sites only. Site land use and vegetation: immediately adjacent to Church Road; with the additional removal of the disused and degraded tennis court; and the replacement dwelling being of high quality and being The value of this landscape receptor is medium; the susceptibility is low; and The land use of the ‘Site for demolition’ would be permanently changed from a single sympathetic in its materials, design and position. sensitivity is therefore low - medium. The magnitude of change would be neutral. dwelling and garden to that of restored woodland edge. This is in keeping with historic Therefore the effect on the topography at the application area level is neutral. land use. Additionally, the ‘Site of replacement dwelling’ would be permanently changed from a disused tennis court, with stables, storage area and field edge to EFFECTS ON MOVEMENT CORRIDORS Site topography: that of a high quality residential dwelling with associated gardens. Existing mature vegetation is to be retained and enhanced with additional planting There would be no physical change to the existing transport network during The existing topography of the Sites are predominantly flat with a gentle slope. construction or operation. Effects overall would therefore be neutral. Existing levels would be retained on both Sites with some localised excavations The enabling works would result in the removal of existing built form and ornamental required for building foundations. vegetation to facilitate restoration of the woodland edge, plus the removal of existing degraded structures (the tennis court) to facilitate the proposed development. The The value of the site topography is low; the susceptibility is low; and sensitivity is construction phase would then result in the gradual change to a replacement dwelling, EFFECTS ON SKYLINE therefore low overall. The magnitude of change would similarly be low. Therefore, the with associated landscape planting being implemented last. effects on this receptor is likely to result in a minor adverse effect at the construction The proposals would not significantly alter the existing skyline which would remain as phase. Since no further earthworks would occur beyond the construction stage, the The value of the land use at Site level is low - medium; the susceptibility is high; and being informed by the undulating topography and treed horizons, with isolated

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5.1 LANDSCAPE EFFECTS (CONTINUED) Site historic and cultural landscape: and proposals will seek to restore an area of woodland edge with native species.

dwellings and farmsteads visible in elevated locations, often nestled amongst Whilst there are no historic or cultural landscape elements on Site, the existing single The value of the national character areas is considered to be medium; susceptibility woodland. Effects overall would therefore be neutral. storey dwelling and degraded disused tennis court are incongruous with the adjacent is low; and sensitivity is medium - low. The magnitude of change would be negligible, historic Tadley Place house and thatched barn and are detracting features within and therefore the effects would be negligible. the locality. As such, the removal of these features will improve the approach to the Grade II Listed Tadley Place house and views of the Grade II Listed thatched barn Application area landscape character: EFFECTS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY from Church Lane. In addition, the vernacular subservient replacement dwelling will be sympathetic to the form and location of the thatched barn. The application area comprises of three distinct character areas; Tadley Place house, There would be no physical change to the public rights of way within the study area gardens and former farmyard; The field parcel north of Tadley Place house; and and in close proximity to the Site. Effects overall would therefore be neutral. The value of this landscape receptor is low; the susceptibility is medium - high; and Browninghill Copse. sensitivity is therefore medium. The magnitude of change would be medium at the enabling, construction and early years operational stages. Therefore the effect on the The ‘Site for demolition’ is situated within the ‘Browinghill Copse’ character area, EFFECTS ON HISTORIC AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE historic and cultural landscape at the Site level is moderate beneficial. within the woodland fringes, adjacent to Church Road. The ‘Site for the replacement dwelling’ is situated within the ‘field parcel north of Tadley Place house’ character Study area historic and cultural landscape: area, nestled within the western corner of the field, adjacent to the boundary with the EFFECTS ON LANDSCAPE CHARACTER Copse. There will be no change to the existing historic and cultural landscape across the The changes, although at the site level will effect the character of their setting within wider study area during the construction and operational phase since the change National landscape character: occur within the Sites only. the application area. The proposed development would not alter the key characteristics of NCA 129: The removal of the single storey timber dwelling, of low value and in a prominent The value of this landscape receptor is medium - high; the susceptibility is low; and Thames Basin Heath, namely the high proportion of woodland cover, with plantations position close to Church Road and the restoration of the woodland edge with sensitivity is therefore medium. The magnitude of change would be neutral. Therefore and semi natural woodlands; the arable land and improved pasture; and the winding sympathetic vegetation, will restore the historic character of the fringes of Browninghill the effect on the historic and cultural landscape at the study area level is neutral. lanes and historic dispersed villages and farmsteads. Copse, whilst improving the setting and approach to the Grade II Listed Tadley Place house and gardens. Application area historic and cultural landscape: The value of the national character areas is considered to be medium; susceptibility is low; and sensitivity is medium - low. The magnitude of change would be negligible, Furthermore, the removal of the incongruously located disused and poor quality tennis The changes, although at the site level will effect the setting to the historic and cultural and therefore the effects would be negligible. elements within the application area. The removal of the single storey timber dwelling, court from the field parcel will improve the context to the Grade II Listed thatched barn. The character of the field parcel will change once construction is complete, from of low value and in a prominent position close to Church Road and the restoration County landscape character: of the woodland edge with sympathetic vegetation, will improve the approach to the arable field with disused and degraded court, stables and haylage bales, to that of a smaller field parcel of irregular shape with a high quality dwelling, gardens and garage Grade II Listed Tadley Place house from the southwest and will restore a historic land At the county level, the proposed development would not alter the key characteristics located on the field fringes, with woodland edge beyond to the west. The proposed use. of the character area identified as ‘North Hampshire Lowland Mosaic’. The proposals dwelling is sympathetic to local character, history and surrounding built environment would see the restoration of woodland edge vegetation, adjacent to a narrow rural and landscape setting. Furthermore, the removal of the incongruously located disused and poor quality tennis lane. This is pertinent to the key characteristics of the study area. court from the field parcel will improve the context to the Grade II Listed thatched barn. The value of the application area is medium - high; susceptibility is medium; and The proposed replacement dwelling in this location will be consistent with the adjacent The value of the national character areas is considered to be medium; susceptibility sensitivity would be medium - high. The magnitude of change would be medium at built form in regards to quality, character, size, form and position, yet subservient is low; and sensitivity is medium - low. The magnitude of change would be negligible, the enabling, construction and early years operational stages and therefore the effects in regards to design. As such, the replacement dwelling will be sympathetic to the and therefore the effects would be negligible. Grade II Listed thatched barn through the high quality vernacular design set back would be moderate beneficial. from Church Road and accessed via the existing track. Additionally, the removal of District landscape character: evergreen ornamental vegetation from the Site’s southern boundary and the bolstering Site landscape character: of the woodland edge character along the access track and boundary with Church Within the Basingstoke and Deane assessment, the Site lies within the character area The proposed development will see the whole scale replacement of the existing single Road to the south, will further enhance the setting to Tadley Place. identified as ‘North Sherborne’. The proposals would not alter the key characteristics, storey timber cottage with associated gardens and the restoration of woodland edge which include gently undulating subtle landform; predominantly arable farmland; planting with native species. This will be appropriate in its setting to the adjacent The value of this landscape receptor is high; the susceptibility is high; and sensitivity generally quiet; variety of woodland; settlement pattern dominated by small villages, Ancient Woodland and will in turn improve the approach to the Grade II Listed Tadley is therefore high. The magnitude of change would be medium at the enabling, hamlets and isolated farmsteads, linked through narrow winding roads. construction and early years operational stages. Therefore the effect on the historic Place house through the removal of the low quality, incongruous built form. As such, the landscape character of the ‘Site for demolition’ will change from that of and cultural landscape at the application area level is moderate to major. The proposed replacement dwelling is in keeping with the scale of the existing hamlet

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5.1 LANDSCAPE EFFECTS (CONTINUED) The areas of most wild and natural aesthetic within the densest parts of the woodland from Tadley Place house, the new built form, removal of evergreen vegetation and will be unaffected by proposals. Tranquillity will be enhanced within the southwestern replacement with native deciduous vegetation may result in filtered views being a residential dwelling with gardens to that of natural woodland edge, typical of the section of the application area, with the removal of built form and the reinstatement of apparent between intervening trees. The character and amenity of this view is setting along Church Road. historic woodland edge planting, with open views across the adjacent arable fields. currently influenced by the existing formal gardens and Church Road. The proposals will not significantly alter this visual amenity. In addition, the proposed development will additionally see the whole scale The value of this landscape receptor is medium - high; the susceptibility is medium; replacement of the disused and degraded tennis court, stables and storage area, with and sensitivity is therefore medium - high. The magnitude of change would be In addition, the partial view of the existing built form on the ‘Site for demolition’ from a high quality dwelling, vernacular in it’s style and sympathetic in its materials, design medium. Therefore the effect on the experiential / perceptual qualities at the the kitchen gardens of Tadley Place, will be improved through the demolition of the and position. The character of the ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ will therefore application area level is moderate beneficial. built dwelling and restoration of the woodland edge vegetation. The character and change from poor quality domestic tennis court with adjacent stables and haylage amenity of this view is currently influenced by the existing formal gardens. The bales to a high quality residential dwelling, sensitively located in proximity to the Site experiential / perceptual qualities: proposals will significantly improve the visual amenity of this view. adjacent Grade II Listed built form, the Ancient Woodland edge, and being respectful of the local vernacular whereby dwellings are set back from the road and nestled The ‘Site for demolition’ is domestic and unremarkable in composition and character, The value of the residential receptors is high; susceptibility is low - medium; and amongst woodland. As such, the proposals will add to the overall quality of the area. with detracting features yet existing mature trees which are natural features. The ‘Site sensitivity is therefore medium. The magnitude of change at the construction and Year of the replacement dwelling’ is discordant and degraded with no natural or cultural 1 operational stage would be medium, and therefore the effects would range from The value of the site level character is low; susceptibility is high; and sensitivity is heritage features. The Site’s do not have a sense of relative wildness but are tranquil, moderate be minor positive (Year 1). medium. The magnitude of change would be high at the enabling, construction and with minimal adjacent noise from traffic and with extensive views across adjacent early years operational stages. Therefore, the effects would be moderate - major arable fields. beneficial. TRANSIENT RECEPTORS USING ROADS The removal of the low quality single storey dwelling and disused and degraded tennis court, plus replacement with woodland edge planting and a high quality dwelling will Views of the ‘Site for demolition’ from close proximity along Church Road are open, result in an improvement in the distinct characteristics which contribute to the Sites’ typically becoming partial as you travel away from the Site (refer to viewpoints 9, 10, EFFECTS ON EXPERIENTIAL / PERCEPTUAL QUALITIES: sense of place and scenic quality. Additionally, the natural features within the ‘Site 11). The character and amenity of these views are currently influenced by the existing for demolition’ will be retained and enhanced through sympathetic proposals, thus Church Road, with verges, woodland edge and hedgerows of the formal gardens at Study area experiential / perceptual qualities: enhancing the Site’s physical qualities. Tadley Place. The proposals will improve the visual amenity of these views as the incongruous built form will be removed and native woodland edge vegetation will be There will be no change to the existing experiential and perceptual qualities across the Tranquillity will be enhanced within the ‘Site for demolition’ through the removal of reinstated. Additionally, the proposals will improve the visual amenity of views towards wider study area during the construction and operational phase since the changes will built form and formal vehicular and pedestrian access. Open views to the countryside the ‘Site for demolition’ from the wider Church Road to the southwest (viewpoints 12, occur within the Sites only. beyond will remain. 13 and 14) as the built form will be removed and woodland edge reinstated. The value of this landscape receptor is medium; the susceptibility is low; and The value of this landscape receptors is low; the susceptibility is high; and sensitivity is There are open views of the degraded and disused tennis court and stables on the sensitivity is therefore low - medium. The magnitude of change would be neutral. therefore medium. The magnitude of change would be high. Therefore the effect on ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ from along Church Road, to the southwest, with Therefore the effect on the experiential / perceptual qualities at the study area level is the experiential / perceptual qualities at the study area is moderate - major beneficial. neutral. views becoming partial as you travel away from the Site (refer to viewpoints 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5). The character and amenity of these views are currently influenced by the existing Church Road, with hedgerows, verges, the Grade II Listed thatched barn plus Application area experiential / perceptual qualities: 5.2 VISUAL EFFECTS arable field and woodland edge. The proposals will improve the visual amenity of these views as the degraded court and fencing will be removed and replaced with a There will be minimal direct changes to the existing wider Tadley Place estate, as high quality dwelling which is sympathetic to local character, history, surrounding built the proposed changes will occur at Site level only, but the changes, will effect the environment and landscape setting. experiential / perceptual qualities of the setting to the Sites, within the application area. INTRODUCTION The value of the receptors using the roads is low - medium; susceptibility is medium The application area, comprises of distinct and sometimes contrasting qualities, yet The Sites are well contained visually in the wider landscape due to the combination of - high; and sensitivity is medium. The magnitude of change at the construction and forms a broadly cohesive landscape of historic house and gardens, woodland and topography and vegetation. The Sites are more apparent from the range of receptors Year 1 operational stage would be medium - high, and therefore the effects would be arable field, which is typical of the wider study area. The removal of the low quality in the immediate environs of the Site. moderate beneficial (Year 1). single storey dwelling and disused and degraded tennis court, plus replacement with woodland edge planting and a high quality dwelling will result in an improvement in distinct characteristics which contribute to the local area’s sense of place and scenic quality. Additionally, the natural and cultural heritage features within the application RESIDENTIAL RECEPTORS RECEPTORS USING PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY area will be enhanced through the sympathetic proposals. Therefore proposals will further enhance the physical qualities of the application area. Whilst views of the ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ are currently truncated in views There are open views of the ‘Site for demolition’ from the junction of the Public Right of

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5.1 LANDSCAPE EFFECTS (CONTINUED)

Way and Church Road (refer to viewpoints 9) and partial views from the Public Right Of Way within the woodland adjacent to Church Road. The character and amenity of these views are currently influenced by the existing woodland, Church Road, with verges, woodland edge and hedgerows of the formal gardens at Tadley Place. The proposals will improve the visual amenity of these views as the incongruous built form will be removed and native woodland edge vegetation will be reinstated.

There are no views of the ‘Site for the replacement dwelling’ from the Public Right of Way which crosses Browninghill Copse and views towards both Sites from Public Rights of Way within the wider landscape are truncated, with no views anticipated during construction or operational phases.

The value of the receptors using the Public Rights of Way is medium; susceptibility is medium - high; and sensitivity is medium. The magnitude of change at the construction and Year 1 operational stage would be medium - high, and therefore the effects would be moderate - major beneficial (Year 1).

RECEPTORS USING PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

Views of the Site from the cemetery associated with Saint Peter’s Church within the northeast of the study area are truncated, with no views anticipated during construction or operational phases.

EMPLOYMENT

Views of the Site are likely to be obscured from the farmyard of Coombe House Farm within the southwest of the study area. As such, no views are anticipated during the construction or operational phases.

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6.1 INTRODUCTION vernacular design) and provides for the enhancement of the local landscape, through the reinstatement of the woodland edge character type. Proposals further enhance There are no statutory landscape, ecological or heritage designations that cover the the local landscape through the removal of the degraded tennis court and low quality Site. The South Downs National Park lies on rising ground beyond the coastal plain to built form and the reinstatement of green infrastructure which includes native species. the north; and the Chichester Harbour AONB lies to the south, beyond the well treed corridor associated with the A27. BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE DISTRICT COUNCIL POLICIES

Whilst there are no statutory landscape, ecological or heritage designations that The development proposals are in accordance with Policy SS6: New Housing in the cover the Sites themselves, the estate of Tadley Place includes Ancient Woodland at Countryside. Browninghill Copse and includes the Grade II Listed Buildings of Tadley Place house and the thatched barn. The proposed dwelling will replace the low quality Cedar Cottage which is identified as a detracting feature to the setting of the Grade II Listed Tadley Place house. The The requirements of policy and guidance at the national, regional and local level have use and scale of the proposed dwelling is appropriate to the Site’s context, close been a key consideration in the evolution of the development proposals. to the built form of Tadley Place. Furthermore, the proposed dwelling is located on previously developed degraded and disused land, nestled within the western section In terms of ecological and heritage matters, whilst an understanding of the related of the arable field north of Tadley Place house, set back from Church Road and with designations and policies informs the landscape design response, compliance with the backdrop of the woodland associated with the fringes of Browninghill Copse. As ecological and heritage matters is beyond the scope of this LVIA. such, proposals are not visually intrusive in the landscape and are characteristic of the locality.

The Site of the replacement dwelling is visually connected to the built form of Tadley 6.2 POLICY COMPLIANCE Place house and the thatched barn. As such, proposals would not result in an insolated form of development.

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK (NPPF) AND Policy EM1 addresses Landscape. The LVIA demonstrates that the proposals are NATIONAL PLANNING PRACTICE GUIDANCE (NPPG) sympathetic to the character and visual quality of the local landscape. Furthermore the LVIA finds that proposals enhance the character and visual amenity of the Site’s The proposed development provides an attractive, high quality design which is localities, together with improving the approach to and setting of Tadley Place house responsive to local vernaculars whilst improving the quality of new built form within the and gardens and the Ancient Woodland at Browninghill Copse. The sense of place is local rural area. Furthermore, the proposed siting of the replacement dwelling on the respected and enhanced, as is the quiet enjoyment of the landscape from the public disused and degraded tennis court, (which is an incongruous and detracting feature right of way which joins Church Road and crosses through Browninghill Copse. within the arable field), would improve the immediate setting and would be sensitive to the the defining character of the local area. The defining local character is that of Additionally, and as set out in Section 4 of this document, the development includes small hamlets with built form set back from country lanes and nestled amongst trees responsive landscape proposals to ensure that the development would successfully and woodland. integrate with surroundings.

The proposed replacement dwelling is consistent with Section 12 which sets out Policy EM11 addresses the Historic Environment. As discussed above, the proposals the requirements for achieving well-designed places. The proposals will add to the will enhance the approach to and setting of the Grade II Listed Tadley Place house, overall quality of the area, with the removal of the low value landscape receptors, the through the removal of the incongruous low quality built form and the restoration of reinstatement of historic land use in regards to the woodland edge vegetation and woodland edge planting. This in turn will enhance the distinctiveness of the heritage the replacement dwelling being of a high quality and design. Furthermore, proposals assets by providing views of Tadley Place house which are clear of other built form. are visually attractive, with a layout which is in keeping and appropriate with the local landscape character. Proposals are additionally sympathetic to the historic Furthermore, the siting of the replacement dwelling on the disused tennis court, environment, the built form and landscape setting, whilst not increasing densities of results in the removal of the degraded fencing and hard surface which were detracting dwellings within the context of Tadley Place. features in views from Church Road, immediately adjacent to the Grade II Listed thatch barn. Additionally, the siting of proposed built form set back from the country In accordance with section ID26 and section ID8 of the Planning Policy Guidance lane and nestled within the western edge of the adjacent field, ensures that the (PPG), the proposed development provides high quality design which recognises the replacement dwelling is unimposing, is characteristic of the locality and is responsive intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside (through its sensitive position and to the setting of the Grade II Listed thatched barn.

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7.1 SUMMARY OF BASELINE CONDITIONS 7.3 SUMMARY OF LANDSCAPE EFFECTS The changes will therefore result in moderate - major beneficial effects at the operational phase of the development. A review of the landscape related designations and planning policy at the national, The changes arising from the development are assessed to only effect the borough and local levels has been carried out. Ancient Woodland is located within the landscape receptors and ultimately therefore the landscape character of the Site ownership boundary of Tadley Place, at Browninghill Copse, to the west of the Sites. and it’s immediate setting within the application area, with little - to no effect to the 7.5 COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY Tadley Place house is Grade II Listed, as is the thatched barn, to the north of the landscape receptors or character at the wider level. Wholescale change will occur to house and to the south of the ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’. the character of the Site, with the removal of detracting built form, the restoration of The tiers of policy have been a key consideration in the evolution of the proposals. In woodland edge vegetation and the introduction of high quality built elements. accordance with both current and emerging Borough Council policies, the proposed The ‘Site for demolition’ comprises of a single storey timber dwelling, set within its own development: private gardens with mature trees, lawns and vegetation. The dwelling is independent The proposed development: of Tadley Place house, but is viewed in the context of the historic dwelling. • will replace the low quality Cedar Cottage which is identified as a detracting feature • is appropriate in its scale, height and mass to its setting; to the setting of the Grade II Listed Tadley Place house; The ‘Site for the replacement dwelling’ comprises of a disused and degraded tennis • is responsive in its siting within the context of the adjacent Grade II listed buildings; • is of a use and scale that is appropriate to the Site’s context, close to the built form court, timber stables and storage area for haylage bales. The tennis courts are • is of a high quality and with a design which is subservient to the listed buildings; of Tadley Place; overgrown with grasses and brambles and the stables are surrounded by vegetation • retains the landscape receptors of highest value - notably the existing mature trees • is located on previously developed land - the degraded and disused hard surfaced from the adjacent field parcel. wherever possible; tennis court; • helps to raise the standards of design more generally in rural areas; • is not visually intrusive in the landscape and are characteristic of the locality due to The landscape values of the Sites ranges from low - medium, with the existing • enhances the immediate setting of the proposed dwelling through native planting; the dwelling being located within the western section of the arable field, set back vegetation being the key landscape features and of the highest landscape value. The • is sensitive to the defining characteristics of the local area, which include small from Church Road and with the backdrop of Browninghill Copse. Sites are bound by Ancient Woodland at Browninghill Copse to the west. The ‘Site for hamlets with dwellings nestled amongst a treed backdrop; • will not result in isolated development as the ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ is demolition is situated to the southwest of Tadley Place house, with farmland beyond • retains the rural character of Tadley Place when approached from the northeast; visually connected to the built form of Tadley Place house and the thatched barn. to the south. The ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ is situated to the north of Tadley • is sympathetic to the character and visual quality of the local landscape. Place house with farmland beyond to the east and north. It is anticipated, therefore, on the site receptors, that the proposed development would • will enhance the character and visual amenity of the Site’s localities; have an effect of moderate - major beneficial significance on land use and vegetation • will improve the approach to and setting of the Grade II Listed Tadley Place house plus building heights and form. Effects on the historic and cultural landscape will be and gardens, through the removal of incongruous built form and restoration of the 7.2 DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT moderate beneficial and effects on the site landscape character and site experiential woodland edge; qualities will be moderate - major beneficial. • is responsive to the recommended 15m buffer to the adjacent ancient woodland at Browninghill Copse; The proposed development comprises of the demolition of Cedar Cottage together • is responsive to the setting of the Grade II Listed thatched barn at Tadley Place, with the construction of a high quality two storey single dwelling with garage block and as the replacement dwelling is set back from the country lane, nestled within associated gardens on the Site of the disused tennis court. 7.4 SUMMARY OF VISUAL EFFECTS the fringes of Browninghill Copse. Therefore ensuring that the new dwelling is unimposing and characteristic of the locality. Post demolition, the Site consisting of Cedar Cottage and gardens will be restored to The most noticeable visual change arising from the proposed development would be woodland edge with trees and verge planting, sensitive to the setting of Grade II Listed for the residential receptor at Tadley Place house where views of the single storey In terms of landscape character, at the national level, the proposals will: Tadley Place House. timber dwelling will be replaced with views of woodland edge vegetation and trees, resulting in a minor - moderate beneficial effect. • Enhance the sense of history and biodiversity by conserving and restoring the The landscape masterplan proposals includes: Furthermore, transient receptors on Church Road and the Public Right of Way which woodland edge vegetation of the adjacent ancient woodland.

• the retention of the existing network of trees (within the Site for demolition); crosses Browninghill Copse, will experience noticeable visual change arising from the At the county level, the proposals will: • restoration of the native woodland edge vegetation (within the Site for demolition); proposed development. Views towards the ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ from • new native planting within the ‘Site of the replacement dwelling’ along the boundary Church Road, adjacent to the Grade II Listed thatched barn, will change from that • be in keeping with the local vernacular of timber framed buildings , the use of with Church Road to bolster the southern boundary and to soften the landscape of a disused and degraded tennis court set within the context of an arable field and mellow red brick and clay roof tiles; interface between the road and the dwelling, within the context of the adjacent woodland edge, to that of a high quality dwelling, which is sympathetic to the local • not result in the suburbanisation or loss of character. Ancient Woodland; character. Therefore improving the visual amenity of this view. • proposed high quality hard landscape materials and vernacular boundary From the Public Right of Way and Church Road in close proximity to the ‘Site for At the district level, the proposals will: treatments which are responsive to the local environs; and demolition’ the view will change from that of incongruous built form set within the • proposed soft landscape materials which are sensitive to their setting and climatic context of the woodland edge and the historic Tadley Place house and gardens to that • be in keeping with the local settlement pattern which is dominated by small villages, conditions and which provide opportunities to increase habitat types and provide of native woodland edge vegetation. The removal of the built form and the restoration hamlets, isolated farmsteads and individual properties distributed throughout the ecological improvements where possible. of the historic land use will improve the visual amenity of views towards the ‘Site for demolition’. rural landscape, reached through a network of narrow, winding roads; • result in the restoration of the road verge and woodland edge vegetation.

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7.6 CONCLUSION

The demolition of the incongruous timber single storey dwelling and the restoration of the woodland edge land use with native planting and retention of existing mature trees will result in moderate - major beneficial effects in regards to visual amenity and landscape receptors at the site level and its setting. The setting to the Grade II Listed Tadley Place house and gardens will be improved and restoration proposals for the land use are responsive to the adjacent ancient woodland.

The proposed replacement dwelling will replace the disused and degraded tennis court, is of a high quality and with a design which is subservient to the listed buildings. Furthermore the dwelling is sympathetic to the character and visual quality of the local landscape, is responsive to the setting of the Grade II Listed thatched barn at Tadley Place and is unimposing due to its location set back form the country lane and nestled within the fringes of Browninghill Copse. As such, the replacement dwelling will result in minor - moderate beneficial effects in regards to visual amenity and landscape receptors at the site level and its setting.

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FABRIK LVIA METHODOLOGY A1.1 INTRODUCTION amenity of the view as a result of changes to the landscape elements. Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks, Green Belt, Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings, Areas of Special Character); heritage or ecological assets are identified. The methodology employed in carrying out an LVIA with an impact statement of The assessment of effects therefore systematically: A review of information available in terms of any published historic landscape the Site, is drawn from the Landscape Institute and the Institute of Environmental characterisation together with any other landscape / capacity / urban fringe and visual Management and Assessment’s “Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact • Combines the value of the receptor with the susceptibility to the proposed change related studies is carried out at this stage. In addition, a desk study of any unbuilt Assessment” (GLVIA) Third Edition (Routledge 2013). to determine the sensitivity of the receptor; commitments will be incorporated. Amend the last sentence as required. • Combines the size, scale, geographic extent, duration of the proposals and its The term landscape is defined as an area perceived by people, whose character reversibility in order to understand the magnitude of the proposal. Landscape character assessment, is the tool for classifying the landscape into distinct is the result of the action and interaction of nature and / or human factors. It results • Combines the sensitivity of the each of the receptors and the magnitude of effect to character areas or types, which share common features and characteristics. There from the way that different components of our environment – both natural and cultural determine the significance of the effect. is a well established methodology developed in the UK by the Countryside Agency / historical interact together and are perceived by us. The term does not mean just • Presents the landscape and visual effects in a factual logical, well-reasoned and and Scottish Natural Heritage in 2002, which has been superseded in England by special, valued or designated landscapes and it does not only apply to the countryside. objective fashion. guidance published by Natural England in 2014. The national and regional level The definition of landscape can be classified as: • Indicates the measures proposed over and above those designed into the scheme character assessments are often available in published documents, however the local to prevent/avoid, reduce, offset, remedy, compensate for the effects (mitigation / district or site levels may need to be set out based on a combination of desk studies • All types of rural landscape, from high mountains and wild countryside to urban measures) or which provide an overall landscape and visual enhancement; and field survey work. The character assessment will also identify environmental fringe farmland (rural landscapes); • Sets out any assumptions considered throughout the assessment of effects; and and landscape opportunities, recent changes, future trends and forces for change • Marine and coastal landscapes (seascapes); and Sets out residual effects. where they may be important in relation to the proposal, especially considering how • The landscape of villages, towns and cities (townscapes). Effects may be positive (beneficial) or negative (adverse) direct or indirect, residual, the landscape appears, or would appear prior to the commencement of development. permanent or temporary short, medium or long term. They can also arise at different The condition of the landscape, i.e. the physical state of an individual area of An LVIA provides a description of the baseline conditions and sets out how the scales (national, regional, local or site level) and have different levels of significance landscape, is described as factually as possible. The assessment of landscape study area and site appears, or would appear, prior to the proposed development. (major, moderate, low, negligible or neutral / no change). Residual effects are those importance includes reference to policy or designations as an indicator of recognised The baseline assessment is then used to predict the landscape and visual impacts at year 15 / 20 with any further residual effects considering any additional mitigation value, including specific features or characteristics that justify the designation of the arising from the proposed development. The assessment of impact is carried out as measures in place over and above those designed in to the scheme. area. The value of that landscape by different stakeholders or user groups may also part of the iterative design process in order to build in mitigation measures to reduce influence the baseline assessment. the impacts as much as possible. The impact assessment will identify and assess The combination of the above factors influences the professional judgement and effects during the stages of the proposed development (and in the case of this site... opinion on the significance of the landscape and visual effect. If published local / site level landscape character assessments are not available, the the initial site enabling and construction stages and then at the operational phases landscape is to be classified into distinctive character areas and / or types, based or decommissioning, restoration and aftercare stages). NOTE - amend accordingly Cumulative effects of all other known development will also be considered (following on variations in landform, land cover, vegetation / settlement pattern, field pattern, where relevant. agreement with the LPA of those developments to be considered). enclosure, condition, value and etc. The classification will take into account any National, County/District and Parish level landscape character assessments. The following sections sets out in more detail the assessment process employed. A1.2 SUMMARY OVERVIEW OF LVIA METHODOLOGY These desk based studies are then used as a basis for verification in the field.

Landscape and visual assessments are separate, although linked, procedures. For A1.3 ESTABLISHING THE LANDSCAPE BASELINE Judgements on the value of both the landscape and visual receptor are made at the example, often the assemblage of landscape elements contributes to informing the baseline stage. Zone of Theoretical Visibility and the degree of visibility from the range of visual Desk and Field Studies receptors. The initial step is to identify the existing landscape and visual resource in the vicinity Landscape Value of the proposed development – the baseline landscape and visual conditions. The The baseline assessment describes: Value is concerned with the relative value or importance that is attached to different purpose of baseline study is to record and analyse the existing landscape, in terms landscapes. The baseline assessment considers any environmental, historical and of its constituent elements, features, characteristics, geographic extent, historical and cultural aspects, physical and visual components together with any statutory and non- • Each of the landscape elements which then collectively inform landscape character cultural associations, condition, the way the landscape is experienced and the value statutory designations and takes into account other values to society, which may be for the contextual area to the site and the site itself; / importance of that particular landscape. The baseline assessment will also identify expressed by the local community or consultees. The tables set out on the following • The character, amenity and degree of openness of the view from a range of visual any potential changes likely to occur in the local landscape or townscape which will page are considered a starting point for consideration in the field. The landscape receptors (either transient, serial or static views); change the characteristics of either the site or its setting. designations are to be considered in terms of their ‘meaning’ to today’s context. The • The current and future baseline scenarios; and (amend as relevant to the project). following table sets out the criteria and definitions used in the baseline assessment to • The value of each of the landscape and visual receptors. An desk study is carried out to establish the physical components of the local determine landscape value at the local or site level (in addition to condition / quality landscape and to broadly identify the boundaries of the study area. Ordnance survey as set out on the previous page). Wherever possible information and opinions on Landscape effects derive from changes in either direct or in-direct changes to the (OS) maps and digital data is used to identify local features relating to topography/ landscape value is to be sought through discussions with consultees, stakeholders physical landscape, which may give rise to changes to the individual landscape drainage pattern, land cover, vegetation, built developments/settlement pattern, and user groups. components which in turn effects the landscape character and potentially changes transport corridors/definitive public rights of way and any historic or prominent how the landscape is experienced and valued. landscape features, which together combine to create a series of key characteristics and character areas. Vertical aerial photography will be used, to supplement the Visual effects relate to the changes that arise in the composition, character and OS information. At this stage, any special designated landscapes (such as Areas of

55 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 55 TABLE A1.1 – LANDSCAPE VALUE CRITERIA Night Time Character Assessment During the field survey stage it may be considered appropriate to carry out a baseline night time ‘darkness’ assessment to understand whether the Site is currently CRITERIA influenced by lighting at night. This will assist in understanding the likely effects of HIGH (VERY GOOD / GOOD CONDITION) INTERNATIONAL - NATIONAL - REGIONAL SCALE the proposal on the night-time character and visual experience gained, especially considering those receptors immediately adjacent to the Site and the effects on the • Exceptional landscape with outstanding perceptual qualities. Very attractive, intact, natural, scenic, rare, wild and tranquil. The landscape may include World Heritage Sites, transient population. National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or Heritage Coast or key elements/features within them; together with any non-statutory designations. Alternatively, the landscape may be un-designated but is valued as set out in published landscape character assessments and which, for example, identify and artistic and literary connections A night time lux level assessment is that which is carried out by lighting engineers and which assist in informing the identify of a local area (such as ‘Constable Country’ or ‘Jurassic Coast’); may be used to inform the night time character assessment. • Key or protected views; • Areas designated and protected for geological or biological conservation; • A landscape that contains particular characteristics or elements important to the character of the area; A1.4 ESTABLISHING IN THE VISUAL BASELINE • Very good or good condition with appropriate management for land use and land cover, or with some scope to improve certain elements; • No or limited detracting features. Desk and Field Studies The visual baseline will establish the area in which the site and the proposed MEDIUM (GOOD - ORDINARY CONDITION) REGIONAL - LOCAL SCALE development may be visible, the different groups of people who may experience the views, the places where they will be affected and the nature, character and amenity of • Ordinary landscape and perceptual qualities. The landscape may include local designations such as Special Landscape Areas, Areas of Great Landscape Value, Strategic or those views. Local Gaps; or un-designated but value expressed through literature, historical and / or cultural associations; or through demonstrable use by the local community; together with any non-statutory designations. Alternatively, the landscape may be valued through the landscape character assessment approach. The area of study for the Visual Assessment is determined through identifying the • Distinguishable landscape structure, with some characteristic patterns of landform and landcover; area from which the existing site and proposal may be visible (the Zone of Theoretical • Typical, commonplace farmed landscape or a townscape with limited variety or distinctiveness; Visibility or ZTV). The baseline ZTV of the site is determined through either manual • Open spaces which have won awards for design or quality; topographical analysis (a combination of desk and field based analysis which are • Open spaces or other features identified on a local list; considered appropriate for Landscape and Visual Appraisals and projects below the • Scope to improve management; EIA threshold) or digital mapping based on bare earth modelling, (which do not take • Some detracting features. account of features such as vegetation or built form) constructing a map showing the area where the proposal may theoretically be visible. The extent of the mapping LOW (ORDINARY - POOR CONDITION) LOCAL /SITE SCALE will depend on the type of proposal. The actual extent of visibility is checked in the field (both in the summer and winter months if the project timescales allow) to record • Poor landscape and perceptual qualities. Generally un-designated. Certain individual landscape elements or features may be worthy of conservation and landscape either the screening effect of buildings, walls, fences, trees, hedgerows and banks not identified or would benefit from restoration or enhancement (such as local parks and open spaces). Alternatively, the landscape may be valued through the landscape identified in the initial bare ground mapping stage and to provide an accurate baseline character assessment approach. assessment of visibility. Viewpoints within the ZTV should also be identified during the • Monotonous, weak, uniform or degraded landscape or townscape which has lost most of it’s natural or built heritage features and where the landcover are often masked by desk assessment, and the viewpoints used for photographs selected to demonstrate land use; the relative visibility of the site (and any existing development on it and its relationship • Lack of management and intervention has resulted in degradation; with the surrounding landscape and built forms). The selection of a range of key • Frequent dominant detracting features; viewpoints will be based on the following criteria for determination in the field: • Disturbed or derelict land requires treatment. • The requirement to provide an even spread of representative, specific, illustrative or static / kinetic / sequential / transient viewpoints within the ZTV and around all sides of the Site. • From locations which represent a range of near, middle and long distance views (although the most distant views may be discounted in the impact assessment if it is judged that visibility from this distance will be extremely limited). • Views from sensitive receptors within designated, historic or cultural landscapes or heritage assets (such as from within World Heritage Sites; adjacent to Listed Buildings - and co-ordinated with the heritage consultant - Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or Registered Parks and Gardens) key tourist locations and public vantage points (such as viewpoints identified on OS maps). • The inclusion of strategic / important / designed views and vistas identified in published documents. • The selection of viewpoints considering cumulative views of the proposed

56 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 56 Desk and Field Studies Continued consultees as part of the consultation process. The visual assessment will include a A1.5 PREDICTING & DESCRIBING THE LANDSCAPE & development in conjunction with other developments (as agreed with the LPA via series of annotated photographs, the location and extent of the site within the view VISUAL EFFECTS the Planning Consultant and if known at the baseline stage). together with identifying the character and amenity of the view, together with any specific elements or important component features such as landform, buildings or An assessment of visual effect deals with the change on the character and amenity Views from the following are to be included in the visual assessment: vegetation or detracting features which interrupt, filter or otherwise influence views. arising from the proposal on the range of visual receptors. The photograph will also be annotated with the Value attributed to the receptor or • Individual private dwellings. These are to be collated as representative viewpoints group of receptors. The assessment of effects aims to: as it may not be practical to visit all properties that might be affected. • Key public buildings, where relevant (e.g. libraries; hospitals, churches, community By the end of this stage of the combined landscape and visual site study, it will be • Identify systematically and separately the likely landscape and visual effects of the halls etc) possible to advise, in landscape and visual terms, on any specific mitigation measures development; • Transient views from public viewpoints, i.e. from roads, railway lines and public required in terms of the developments preferred siting, layout and design. • Identify the components and elements of the landscape that are likely to be affected rights of way (including tourist or scenic routes and associated viewpoints); by the scheme; • Areas of open space, recreation grounds and visitor attractions; and Value of Visual Receptors • Identify interactions between the landscape receptors and the different components • Places of employment, are to be included in the assessment where relevant. Judgements on the value attached to the views experienced are based on the of the development at all its different stages (e.g. enabling, construction, operation, following criteria. restoration etc); The final selection of the key viewpoints for inclusion in the LVIA will be based • Indicate the secondary mitigation measures over and above those already designed proportionately in relation to the scale and nature of the development proposals and into the scheme proposed to avoid, reduce, remedy or compensate for these likely significant effects and in agreement with the LPA. TABLE A1.2 – VALUE ATTACHED TO VIEWS effects; • Estimate the magnitude of the effects as accurately as possible and considering The visual assessment should record: VALUE CRITERIA this in relation to the sensitivity of the receptor; and • Provide an assessment of the significance of these effects in a logical and well- • The character and amenity of the view, including topographic, geological and HIGH Views from landscapes / viewpoints of national importance, or highly reasoned fashion. drainage features, woodland, tree and hedgerow cover, land use, field boundaries, popular visitor attractions where the view forms an important part of the artefacts, access and rights of way, direction of view and potential seasonal experience, or with important cultural associations. This may include Having established the value of the landscape and visual receptor, the effects are screening effects will be noted, and any skyline elements or features. residential receptors in Listed Buildings where the primary elevation then considered in relation to the magnitude of change, which includes the size / • The type of view, whether panoramas, vistas or glimpses. of the dwelling is orientated to take advantage of a particular view (for scale, geographical extent of the areas influenced and the duration, permanence and example across a Registered Park and Garden or National Park). reversibility. The baseline photographs are to be taken in accordance with the Landscape Institutes technical guidance on Photography and Photomontage in LVIA (Landscape Institute MEDIUM Views from landscapes / viewpoints of regional / district importance Wherever possible tables or matrixes will be used, linked with the illustrative plans, so 2011). The extent of visibility of the range of receptors is based on a grading of or moderately popular visitor attractions where the view forms part of that the landscape and visual effects are recorded and quantified in a systematic and degrees of visibility, from a visual inspection of the site and surrounding area. There the experience, or with local cultural associations. This may include logical manner. Consideration is given to the impacts on completion of development will be a continuity of degree of visibility ranging from no view of the site to full open residential receptors where the primary elevation of the dwelling is at Year 1 and again at Year 15 and ideally at maturity (to represent short, medium and views. Views are recorded, even if views are truncated of the existing site, as the orientated to take advantage of a particular view. long term effects) so that the residual effects of the development after mitigation are proposed development may be visible in these views. To indicate the degree of identified. Assumptions or limitations to the assessment will also be set out. LOW Views from landscapes / viewpoints with no designation, not particularly visibility of the site from any location three categories are used: important and with minimal or no cultural associations. This may Effects will include the direct and/or indirect impacts of the development on individual include views from the rear elevation of residential properties. a Open View: landscape elements / features as well as the effect upon the general landscape An open, unobstructed and clear view of a significant proportion of the ground character and visual receptors. plane of the site; or its boundary elements; or a clear view of part of the site and its component elements in close proximity. Landscape Susceptibility b Partial View: Landscape susceptibility is evaluated by its ability to accommodate the proposed A view of part of the site, a filtered or glimpsed view of the site, or a distant view change (i.e. the degree to which the landscape is able to accommodate the proposed where the site is perceived as a small part of the wider view; change without undue consequences for the maintenance of the baseline situation c Truncated View: and / or the achievement of landscape planning policies and strategies) as set out in No view of the site or the site is difficult to perceive. Table A1.2.

Following the field survey (which should cover ideally both winter and summer views) As part of the assessment of the landscape character and its component parts, the extent to which the site is visible from the surrounding area will be mapped. A conclusions will be drawn as to the overall susceptibility of the landscape / landscape Photographic Viewpoint Plan will be prepared to illustrate the representative, specific elements and visual environment to the type of development proposed. Existing and illustrative views into / towards and within the Site (if publicly accessible) and landscape capacity assessments may form a starting point for the refinement of the the degree of visibility of the site noted. This Plan will be included in a Key Views assessment of landscape susceptibility at the local and site level. document for agreement with the Local Planning Authority and any other statutory

57 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 57 TABLE A1.3 – LANDSCAPE SUSCEPTIBILITY CRITERIA Visual Susceptibility Susceptibility Criteria The susceptibility of the different types of visual receptors to the changes proposed is SUSCEPTIBILITY CRITERIA based on the occupation of the activity of the viewer at a given location; and the extent MEDIUM People partially susceptible to the proposed change because to which the persons attention or interest may be focussed on a view, considering the they have a moderate interest in the view, and/or with some HIGH A landscape or townscape particularly susceptible to the visual character and amenity experienced at a given view. The criteria used to assess viewing opportunity of the site / proposed development, such proposed change, which would result in significant negative the susceptibility of a visual receptor is set out below. as: or beneficial effects on landscape character, value, features or individual elements. TABLE A1.5 – VISUAL SUSCEPTIBILITY CRITERIA • Those with an oblique or limited view toward the site, which may include some residents; MEDIUM A landscape or townscape capable of accepting some of the proposed change with some negative or beneficial effects on landscape character, value, features or elements. • Those travelling through the landscape on roads or Public Susceptibility Criteria Rights of Way, or through Access land/Commons where LOW A landscape or townscape capable of accommodating the views are partly constrained, or where views only partly People particularly susceptible to the proposed change proposed change without significant negative or beneficial HIGH contribute to the experience; effects on landscape character, value, features or elements. because they have a particular interest in the view, and/ or with prolonged viewing opportunity of the site / proposed • Those using outdoor recreation facilities, where views development, such as: Landscape Sensitivity are incidental or not important to their enjoyment of that activity. The assessment of landscape sensitivity is then combined through a judgement on the • Residents with direct/clear/open views of the site; value attributed to that landscape receptor / component and the susceptibility of the • Those using roads that are not described/not published landscape receptor to the proposed change using the following matrix. • Those using Public Rights of Way, Access land, scenic routes, but where the appreciation of the view Commons or outdoor recreation facilities, where views are partly contributes to the enjoyment and quality of that an important contributor to the experience; TABLE A1.4 - LANDSCAPE SENSITIVITY journey; • Those with views from designated landscapes and LANDSCAPE RECEPTOR SUSCEPTIBILITY • Those with partial views of areas within or around the heritage assets, or views described in literature, where site, that contribute to landscape setting, and/or which are the views of the surroundings are an important contributor enjoyed by the community. HIGH MEDIUM LOW to the experience;

LANDSCAPE HIGH HIGH HIGH - MEDIUM MEDIUM • Those using described/published scenic routes where VALUE views contribute to the enjoyment and quality of the MEDIUM HIGH - MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM - LOW journey; LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM - LOW LOW - NEGLIGIBLE • Those with clear views of areas within or around the site, that contribute to landscape setting, and/or which are enjoyed by the community.

58 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 58 Susceptibility Criteria Visual Sensitivity larger scale such as influencing several landscape character areas. The sensitivity of visual receptors in views is based on the professional judgement In relation to visual receptors, the geographic extent is to reflect the angle of the view; People with limited susceptibility to the proposed change combining the value and susceptibility to change on that visual receptor. LOW the distance of the viewpoint; the extent of the area over which the changes would be because they have momentary, or little interest in the view and TABLE A1.6 - VISUAL SENSITIVITY visible. their surroundings, and/or because they have little viewing opportunity of the site / proposed development, such as: VISUAL RECEPTOR SUSCEPTIBILITY A1.8 SIGNIFICANCE OF EFFECTS Those with very oblique, limited or distant views of the site, which may include some residents; The two principal criteria determining the significance of effects are the sensitivity of the receptor and in relation to the magnitude of effect. A higher level of significance is HIGH MEDIUM LOW • Those travelling through the landscape on roads or generally attached to the magnitude of change on a sensitive receptor; for example, Public Rights of Way, or through Access land/Commons a low magnitude of change on highly sensitive receptor can be of greater significance where views are largely constrained (for example within VALUE OF HIGH HIGH HIGH - MEDIUM MEDIUM than very high magnitude of change on low sensitivity receptor. Therefore, whilst VISUAL the table opposite sets out a starting point for the assessment, it is important that a or alongside a woodland); or where views make a limited RECEPTOR contribution to the experience; MEDIUM HIGH - MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW balanced and well reasoned professional judgement of these two criteria is provided and an explanation provided.

• People engaged in outdoor sport, whose attention is LOW MEDIUM LOW LOW - In order to develop thresholds of significance, both the sensitivity of receptors and focused on their activity; NEGLIGIBLE the magnitude of change must be classified for both landscape receptors and visual receptors as set out in the tables below. Where landscape effects are judged to be • People at their work place, whose attention is focused on adverse, additional mitigation or compensatory measures are to be considered. The their employment; A1.7 MAGNITUDE OF LANDSCAPE & VISUAL EFFECTS significant landscape effects remaining after mitigation are then to be summarised as the residual effects. • Travellers where the view is fleeting (for example, due to The criteria for each of the above is to be determined relative to the size and scale of the speed of the road, or boundary vegetation) or where the individual project applying professional judgement and opinion. Effects will be described clearly and objectively, and the extent and duration of any views are incidental to the experience of the journey; negative / positive effects quantified, using four categories of effects, indicating a Typically, the following are used: gradation from high to low. • Long distance views where the site and proposed development form a small part of the wider panorama. Size and Scale: relates to the combination of the following (and are linked to the descriptions set out under table A1.9): TABLE A1.8 - COMBINATION OF SENSITIVITY AND MAGNITUDE OF EFFECTS TO DETERMINE SIGNIFICANCE • the extent of existing landscape elements that will lost (to proportion of the total OF EFFECT extent that is lost) and the contribution that the element has to landscape character; • the degree to which aesthetic or perceptual aspects of the landscape are altered; • whether the effect changes the key characteristics of the landscape (addition or LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL RECEPTOR SENSITIVITY removal of features and elements) MAGNITUDE • the size and scale of change in the view (with respect to the loss or addition of features in the view) and changes to the composition, including the proportion of HIGH MEDIUM LOW the view occupied by the proposed development; MAJOR MODERATE - MAJOR MODERATE • the degree of contrast or integration of any new features or changes in the HIGH landscape with the existing or remaining landscape elements and characteristic terms of form, scale, mass, line, height, colour and texture; MODERATE - MAJOR MODERATE MODERATE MINOR MEDIUM • the nature of the view of the proposed development, in terms of relative amount of time over which it will be experienced and whether views will be open, partial, MODERATE MODERATE MINOR MINOR glimpsed. LOW

In relation to landscape effects, this is to consider the geographic NEGLIGIBLE NEGLIGIBLE NEGLIGIBLE Geographic Extent: NEGLIGIBLE area over which the landscape effects will be felt relative to the proposal; effects limited to the site level; effects on the immediate setting; effects relating to the scale of the landscape type or character area (district, regional or national level); effects on a

59 TABLE A1.7 - MAGNITUDE OF LANDSCAPE & VISUAL EFFECTS NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL NEUTRAL MAGNITUDE ELEMENTS The effects set out below the red line are not significant in EIA terms. SIZE / SCALE GEOGRAPHIC EXTENT DURATION AND REVERSIBILITY OVERALL PERMANENCE MAGNITUDE OF The degree of effect is graded on the following scale in relation to the significance CHANGE criteria above.

Significant change to the landscape elements, key Proposal effects wider setting a district or regional level; Permanent Irreversible or High - Medium characteristic features and perceptual qualities; Significant Site level or immediate setting to the site; At the scale or Temporary Reversible change to a open or partial view (static or transient). A of the landscape type or character area; Close proximity (Long, medium major change overall. views; Direct or oblique views or short term) TABLE A1.9 - SIGNIFICANCE OF LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL Some change to the landscape elements, key Site or immediate setting to the site; At the scale of the Permanent Irreversible or Medium - Low EFFECTS characteristic features and perceptual qualities; Moderate landscape type or character area; Middle distance or or Temporary Reversible or significant change to static or transient, partial view. A close proximity views; Direct or oblique views (Long, medium EFFECT CRITERIA SIGNIFICANCE moderate change overall. or short term) Small change to the landscape elements, key Site, immediate setting to the site, or wider setting; At Permanent Irreversible or Low MAJOR Where the proposals would cause a the total or significant characteristic features and perceptual qualities; Small the scale of the landscape type or character area; Close or Temporary Reversible NEGATIVE / loss of or alteration to key mature landscape elements and change to a static or transient partial or glimpsed view. A proximity, middle or long distance views; Oblique or direct (Long, medium ADVERSE EFFECT characteristic features; or introduce elements considered minor change overall. views or short term) uncharacteristic of the area; a major deterioration in the Small, imperceptible change. Negligible. All of the above Permanent Irreversible or Negligible character and amenity of the view in terms of perceptual or Temporary Reversible qualities; and where the proposals would result in a significant (Long, medium deterioration or dominant element to close or medium or short term) distance views, or more notable change in more distant views, considering the character and amenity of the view from the If there is no change to the landscape or visual receptor then the overall magnitude of change will be Neutral. range of visual receptors. MODERATE Where the proposals would cause partial loss of or moderate NEGATIVE / alteration to some of the key landscape elements and ADVERSE EFFECT characteristic features; or introduce elements considered in part uncharacteristic of the area; results in a noticeable deterioration in the character and amenity of the view from the range of visual receptors and range of distances. MINOR Where the proposals would cause a minor loss of NEGATIVE / or slight alteration to some landscape elements or ADVERSE EFFECT characteristic features; introduce elements considered in part uncharacteristic of the area; and a barely perceptible deterioration in the character and amenity of the view from the range of visual receptors and range of distances. NEGLIGIBLE Where the proposals would have no discernible deterioration or improvement in the existing baseline situation in terms of landscape elements or view. NEUTRAL Where the proposals would result in no change overall (resulting in no net beneficial or adverse effect).

60 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 60 MINOR POSITIVE Where the proposals would result in a minor enhancement, • The location, scale, height, mass and design of buildings in terms of elevational • Enhancement e.g. creation of new landscape or habitat. / BENEFICIAL alteration or improvement of some elements or characteristic treatment; structures and processes, including any other features; EFFECT • Details of service arrangements such as storage areas or infrastructure elements features; introduce elements considered characteristic; and A1.13 GUIDELINES FOR MITIGATION cause a barely perceptible improvement in the character and and utilities and haulage routes; • Access arrangements and traffic movements; amenity of the existing view for the range of receptors and Consultation with local community and special interest groups, if possible, on the range of distances. • Lighting; • Car parking; proposed mitigation measures is important; MODERATE Where the proposals would cause a moderate enhancement • The noise and movement of vehicles in terms of perceived effects on tranquillity; POSITIVE / to the key landscape elements or characteristic features; or • Visible plumes from chimneys; • Landscape mitigation measures should be designed to suit the existing landscape BENEFICIAL introduce elements considered in part characteristic of the character and needs of the locality, respecting and building on local landscape EFFECT • Signage and boundary treatments; areas; results in a noticeable improvement in the character and • Outdoor activities that may be visible; distinctiveness and helping to address any relevant existing issues in the amenity of the existing view from a range of visual receptors • The operational landscape, including landform, structure planting, green landscape. and range of distances. infrastructure and hard landscape features; • Many mitigation measures, especially planting, are not immediately effective. Where planting is intended to provide a visual screen for the development, it may MAJOR POSITIVE Where the proposals would cause a significant enhancement • Land management operations and objectives; and also be appropriate to assess residual effects for different periods of time, such as / BENEFICIAL to the key mature landscape elements or characteristic • The enhancement or restoration of any landscape resource of particular view. day of opening at Year 1, at Year 15 or Year 20 and again at maturity. EFFECT features; or introduce new elements considered wholly • The proposed mitigation measures should identify and address specific landscape characteristic of the area; a significant improvement in the A1.12 MITIGATION AND COMPENSATORY MEASURES issues, objectives and performance standards for the establishment, management character and amenity of the close or middle distance view in The purpose of mitigation is to avoid, reduce and where possible, remedy or offset, maintenance and monitoring of new landscape features. terms of perceptual qualities for a range of visual receptors and any significant (major to moderate) negative (adverse) effects on the landscape and • The proposed mitigation measures should identify and address specific visual range of distances. visual receptors arising from the proposed development. Mitigation is thus not solely issues. concerned with “damage limitation”, but may also consider measures that could • A programme of appropriate monitoring may be agreed with the regulatory Effects assessed as being lower than moderate are considered to be a insignificant compensate for unavoidable residual effects. Mitigation measures may be considered authority, so that compliance and effectiveness can be readily monitored and effect (relative to the EIA regulations). under three categories: evaluated.

• Primary measures that intrinsically comprise part of the development design A1.10 EFFECTS DURING SITE ENABLING &CONSTRUCTION through an iterative process; A1.14 RESIDUAL EFFECTS • Standard construction and operational management practices for avoiding and It is recognised that project characteristics and hence sources of effects, will vary reducing environmental effects; and The residual effects of the proposed development are to be assessed. Residual through time. The initial effects arise from the site enabling and construction works. • Secondary (or residual) measures designed to specifically address the remaining effects considers any additional mitigation measures required to address specific Sources of landscape and visual effects may include: effects after the primary and standard construction practices have been landscape and visual sensitivities in place over and above the primary mitigation incorporated. measures proposed and those already included and designed in to the scheme. The The location of the site access and haulage routes; process of assessing residual effects is the same as assessing the primary effects. If planting is required as part of the mitigation measures, it is proposed that areas of • The origin and nature of materials stockpiles, stripping of material and cut and fill planting are introduced as part of the proposed development and the height of this A1.15 CUMULATIVE EFFECTS operations / disposal and construction compounds; planting will be considered as follows (dependent on plant specification and details of • The construction equipment and plant (and colour); the scheme): Cumulative effects are defined as effects which result from additional changes to the • The provision of utilities, including lighting and any temporary facilities; landscape and visual receptors by the proposed development in conjunction with other • The scale, location and nature of any temporary parking areas and on-site • Planting at completion / short term: 3-5 metres (dependent on plant specification) developments (associated with or separate to it) or actions that occurred in the past, accommodation; • Planting at Year 15 / medium term: Approximately 8 metres present or likely to occur in the foreseeable future. • The removal of vegetation to facilitate site access and establish the development • Planting at maturity / long term: Approximately 20 metres platforms; The scope of the developments to be included in the cumulative assessment are • The measures for the temporary protection of existing features (such as An average growth rate of 300mm per year is applied to establish the height at Year to be agreed with the LPA by the planning consultant and developer. Prescribed vegetation, trees, ponds, etc) and any temporary screening (such as hoarding 15. Whilst the ultimate growth is relative to species selection and climatic conditions, approaches to the assessment, in terms of the baseline environment and defining the lines); and the average growth is based on recommendations set out by the Alice Holt Forestry study area, are to be relative to the developments identified to be assessed and are to • The programme of work and phasing of development. Commission Research Centre. be agreed with the LPA at the outset.

A1.11 EFFECTS DURING OPERATION (AT YEAR 1 & YEAR 15 Strategies to address likely negative (adverse) effects include: Cumulative effects arise from the intervisibility of a range of developments and/or from OR 20) the combined effects of individual components of the proposed development occurring • Prevention and avoidance of an impact by changing the form of development; in the different locations over a period of time. The separate effects of such individual • Reduce impact by changing siting, location and form of development; At the operational stage, the sources of landscape and visual effects may include: components or developments may not be significant, but together they may create an • Remediation of impact, e.g. by screen planting; unacceptable degree of adverse effect on landscape and visual receptors. • Compensation of impact e.g. by replacing felled trees with new trees; and

61 TADLEY PLACE, BAUGHURST | LVIA 61 Whilst the assessment of effects are to be assessed on the same basis as set out previously in this methodology, visual effects occur

by combined visibility which occurs where the observer is able to see two or more developments from one viewpoint and / or, where sequential effects which occur when the observer has to move to another viewpoint to see different developments.

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