Land at Moira Road, Donisthorpe

D1 – Land at Moira Road, Donisthorpe

Site Description: The site is Brownfield land to the west of Moira Road, Donisthorpe. The site is currently maintained as car parking in association with the public use of the Ashby Canal. There is residential development to the south and east of the site, with the Ashby Canal to the north west boundary of the site. The site is Grade 4 Agricultural Land and within the National Forest. Approximately 30% of the site is within the Highways Consultation Zone. The site is approximately 400 metres from a Landfill Site and is approximately 40 metres away at its closest point from a proposed local wildlife site. Site is within the River Mease SAC catchment.

Suitability: The site owners consider that this site could be developed for affordable housing.

• Planning Policy: The site is outside the Limits to Development and identified as Countryside on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no apparent fundamental highways reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration at this stage. There is a limited bus service within 800m of the site. • Ecology: There are no designated local wildlife sites within the site boundary, and no potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats have been identified. The site is considered acceptable.

The site is considered potentially suitable. A change in the boundary of the Limits to Development would be required for the site to be considered suitable. Availability: The site is promoted by planning agents on behalf of the landowners, Leicestershire County Council. There is no known developer interest. It is considered that the site is potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known achievability or viability issues, site is considered to be potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.25

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 18

Timeframe for Development Years 6‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 18

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 140 Distance to Bus Stop 120 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 400 Distance to Primary 370 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 2470 Distance to Local Centre 2440 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 1350 Distance to Post Office 1320 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 2260 Distance to Health 2630 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 4850 Distance to Secondary 4820 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 45 Distance to open space 30 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

D2 – Land at Chapel Street, Donisthorpe

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Site Description: The site is Greenfield land to the west of Chapel Street, Donisthorpe. There are existing residential properties located to the east of the site, partly along the northern boundary and to the south‐east corner. There is open countryside to the west of the site. The site is Grade 4 Agricultural Land and is within the National Forest. The site is undulating and land falls significantly to the west. There are prominent trees along part of the site fronting Chapel Street. There is a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) area in the south eastern part of the site and a further TPO area located 10 metres due west of the site. There are footpaths running east to west across the site. The site is within the River Mease SAC catchment.

Suitability:

• Planning Policy: The site is outside the Limits to Development as identified on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no apparent fundamental highways reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration. There is a limited bus service within 800 m of the site. • Ecology: There are no designated ecological sites within the site boundary. The hedgerows represent potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats. Mitigation for species may be required depending on results of Great Crested Newt survey of nearby pond. The site is considered to be acceptable with mitigation, namely the retention of a 5m buffer zone along significant hedges; not to be incorporated into garden boundaries but managed as part of open space, to ensure habitat continuity and retain connectivity.

Given the scale and topography of the site it is considered that it may be more suitable for linear infill development. The site is considered potentially suitable. A change in the Limits to Development would be required for the site to be considered suitable.

Availability: There are no known availability issues; the site is promoted by an agent on behalf of a housebuilder. It is considered that the site is considered available.

Achievability: There are no known achievability or viability issues; therefore the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 10.59

(Site area for a more linear development could be around 1.18ha which would equate to 35 dwellings)

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 318

Timeframe for Development Years 6‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 25

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 60 Distance to Bus Stop 30 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1210 Distance to Primary 1180 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 4900 Distance to Local Centre 4830 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 1370 Distance to Post Office 1420 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 5540 Distance to Health 5480 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 5720 Distance to Secondary 5660 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 400 Distance to open space 360 from centre of site from site access

D3 – Land at Hill Street, Donisthorpe

Site Description: The site is located to the east of Hill Street, Donisthorpe. The site is Brownfield land and is currently used for car parking. There are existing residential properties located to the south and west of the site and woodland to the north and east of the site. The site is Grade 4 Agricultural Land and within the National Forest. The site falls partially within Donisthorpe Country Park and is approximately 300 metres away from a tip, and approximately 180 metres away from a Proposed Local Wildlife Site. The site is within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability: The site owners consider that this site could be developed for affordable housing.

• Planning Policy: The site is outside the Limits to Development as identified on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no bus services on Hill Street and the site is remote from other services, therefore residents would rely heavily on car travel. It is therefore not appropriate for the Highway Authority to comment further. • Ecology: There is potential for badgers to occupy parts of the site. There are no designated local wildlife sites within the site boundary, and no potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats have been identified. The site is considered to be acceptable, subject to mitigation measures, namely the retention of trees and a 5m minimum buffer zone to woodland adjacent. Buffers should not be incorporated into garden boundaries but managed as part of open space, to ensure habitat continuity and retain connectivity.

The site is considered potentially suitable. A change in the Limits to Development would be required for the site to be considered suitable.

Availability: The site is promoted by the landowner, Leicestershire County Council. There is no known developer interest therefore the site is considered potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known achievability or viability issues, therefore the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity: Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.23

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 7

Timeframe for Development Years 0‐5

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 7

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 940 Distance to Bus Stop 920 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1220 Distance to Primary 1240 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 3120 Distance to Local Centre 3120 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 1400 Distance to Post Office 1420 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 3180 Distance to Health 3190 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 5570 Distance to Secondary 5590 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 0 Distance to open space 0 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

D4 – Land at Donisthorpe Lane, Moira

Site Description: The site is located to the east of Donisthorpe Lane. The land is currently undeveloped and surrounded by existing residential properties. The site is Grade 4 Agricultural Land and within the National Forest. The site is located approximately 100 metres from a Grade II Listed Building and approximately 90 metres from a Proposed Local Wildlife Site (Ashby Canal). The eastern extent of the site falls within the Highways Consultation Zone. The is within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability: The site is some distance from services and facilities in both Moira and Donisthorpe.

• Planning Policy: The site is within the Limits to Development as identified on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no bus services on Donisthorpe Lane therefore residents would rely on car travel. • Ecology: There are no designated ecological sites within the site boundary. The hedges within the site represent potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats. It is considered that a bat survey would be required and if any bats found, mitigation would be needed. The site is considered acceptable with mitigation, namely the retention of a 5m buffer zone along significant hedges; not to be incorporated into garden boundaries but managed as part of open space, to ensure habitat continuity and retain connectivity. The site is within the Limits to Development and is considered suitable. Although it is noted that the site is some distance from local services and facilities, there is no public transport provision along Donisthorpe Lane.

Availability: There are no known ownership issues, therefore the site is considered potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known achievability or viability issues, the site is potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.74

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 22

Timeframe for Development Years 6‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 22

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 420 Distance to Bus Stop 370 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1340 Distance to Primary 1400 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 3390 Distance to Local Centre 3430 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 1000 Distance to Post Office 1090 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 3500 Distance to Health 3540 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 5320 Distance to Secondary 5420 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 90 Distance to open space 190 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

D5 – Land at Acresford Road, Donisthorpe

Site Description: The site is located to the south east of Acresford Road, Donisthorpe. The site is Greenfield land which is currently used for agricultural purposes. There are existing residential properties located to the north of the site, and agricultural land to the south and south west. The site is Grade 2 Agricultural Land and within the National Forest. The north eastern extent of the site falls within Highways Consultation Zone. The site is within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability:

• Planning Policy: The site is outside the Limits to Development as identified on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: It is likely that residents would be heavily reliant on car use to access local facilities. A Transport Assessment would be required to determine traffic impact and necessary improvements. Developer contributions to upgrade/provide public transport may be required. Acresford Road is subject to national speed limit at this location. There are Highway objections to development of the site • Ecology: There are no designated ecological sites within the site boundary and no potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats have been identified within the site. The site is considered to be acceptable with mitigation, namely the retention of a 5m buffer zone along significant hedges; not to be incorporated into garden boundaries but managed as part of open space, to ensure habitat continuity and retain connectivity.

The site is considered potentially suitable. A change in the Limits to Development would be required to enable the site to be considered suitable.

Availability: The site is in two ownerships but is being promoted as one entity; it is understood that there is full cooperation between landowners. There is no known developer interest, the site is considered available.

Achievability: There are no known achievability or viability issues, the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 4.53

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 136

Timeframe for Development Years 6‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 25

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 400 Distance to Bus Stop 410 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1380 Distance to Primary 1400 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 2640 Distance to Local Centre 2700 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 1170 Distance to Post Office 1230 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 2660 Distance to Health 2720 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 5950 Distance to Secondary 5970 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 600 Distance to open space 610 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

D6 – Land at Measham Road, Donisthorpe

Site Description: The site is located to the west of Measham Road, to the north east of Donisthorpe. The site is Greenfield land, there are residential properties to the east of the site and woodland to the north. The Ashby Canal runs along the south western boundary of the site. The site is Grade 4 Agricultural Land and within the National Forest. The site abuts an existing and a proposed Local Wildlife Site. The eastern extent of site falls within the Highways Consultation Zone. The site is within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC. The site is located 220m away from Bramborough Farm Landfill Site.

Suitability:

• Planning Policy: The site is outside the Limits to Development and within the Doninsthorpe‐ Moira Area of Separation (Local Plan Policy E21). Policy E21 states that development will not be permitted which would result in a reduction in the physical separation between the built up areas of adjoining settlements. The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no bus services along Measham Road, although there is a limited bus service within 800m of the site. Non‐car travel is unlikely and there is no pedestrian footway on the western side of Measham Road. There are Highway objections to development of the site. • Ecology: There are no designated ecological sites within the site boundary although the Ashby Canal adjacent to the site is a candidate local wildlife site. The hedgerows within the site and adjacent woodland and canal represent potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitat sites. This site is considered to be acceptable with mitigation, namely the retention of a 5m buffer zone along the canal boundary and woodland edge; not to be incorporated into garden boundaries but managed as part of open space, to ensure habitat continuity and retain connectivity.

The site is considered potentially suitable. A change in the boundary of the Limits to Development and the removal of the Area of Separation Designation would be needed to enable the site to be considered suitable.

Availability: The site is promoted by the landowner; there is no known developer interest. The site is considered potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known achievability or viability issues, therefore the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 1.08

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 32

Timeframe for Development Years 11‐15

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 20

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 430 Distance to Bus Stop 480 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 730 Distance to Primary 670 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 2870 Distance to Local Centre 2830 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 3020 Distance to Post Office 2970 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 3060 Distance to Health 3010 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 5150 Distance to Secondary 5080 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 60 Distance to open space 120 from centre of site from site access

D7 – Donisthorpe Church Hall, Church Street, Donisthorpe

Site Description: The site is located on land to the north of Church Street and to the east of New Street, Donisthorpe. The site is Brownfield land currently occupied by Donisthorpe Church Hall, which is a vacant two‐storey building with associated car parking area. A number of trees screen the front boundary and the site rises from east to west. There are existing residential properties located to the north, east and west of the site. To the south of the site is St John’s Church and associated vicarage both of which are Grade 2 Listed Buildings. The site is within the National Forest and within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC. The site is within the Highways Consultation Zone.

Suitability:

• Planning Policy: The site is within the Limits to Development as identified on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no apparent fundamental Highways reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration. There may be issues with visibility. The site is remote from services and non‐car travel is unlikely despite a limited bus service within 800m of the site. • Ecology: There are no designated ecological sites within the site boundary and no potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitat sites have been identified on the site. There is potential for bats to be roosting in the existing buildings on the site. A bat survey would be required, and if bats found, mitigation would be needed.

The site is brownfield land within the Limits to Development, the site is considered suitable.

Availability: The site is promoted by planning consultants, there are no known ownership issues, the site is considered potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known achievability or viability issues, the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.12

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30/40

Estimated capacity 4‐5

Timeframe for Development Years 1‐5

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 4‐5

Accessibility

Distance to Bus Stop from 70 Distance to Bus Stop 65 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 960 Distance to Primary 960 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 4675 Distance to Local Centre 4670 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 1215 Distance to Post Office 1195 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 5180 Distance to Health 5175 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 5500 Distance to Secondary 5505 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 150 Distance to open space 150 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

D8 Land at Ramscliffe Avenue, Donisthorpe

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Site Description: The site is located to the north west of Ramscliffe Avenue. The site is a former tip site used for the tipping and compaction of inert material, the site is now an overgrown open field. The site is slightly undulating with gentle slopes down to the south and to the east. The site is fairly open along the road frontage with tree screening along the east and west boundaries. The site surroundings are semi rural with a mixture of residential, playing fields, agricultural and countryside. The adjacent Church (to the west) is a Grade 2 Listed Building. A public footpath runs along the western boundary. The site is within the National Forest and also within the catchment of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability: The site was subject to an outline planning application in 2004 (ref: 04/01162/OUT) for residential development, the application was refused. Although the site is a former tip site the application was not refused on this basis, therefore it would appear that this constraint could be overcome.

• Planning Policy: The site is within the Limits to Development. The site was identified in the Local Plan as a Committed Housing Site (Policy H3d) of 1.3ha with the potential to develop 30 residential units. The site has not been developed and Policy H3d has not been saved. The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no apparent fundamental Highway reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration at this stage. However, consideration in more detail as part of the usual Development Control process might lead to the site being viewed less favourably. The site is remote from services and non‐car travel is unlikely despite a limited bus service within 800m of the site. • Ecology: The site is considered acceptable with mitigation namely the retention of a 5m buffer zone along the boundary hedge not to be incorporated into garden boundaries but managed as part of open space, to ensure habitat continuity and retain connectivity.

The site is within Limits to Development, the site was allocated in the Local Plan as a committed housing site, although the Policy has not been saved. It would appear that the tip site constraint could potentially be overcome. At this stage the site is only considered potentially suitable.

Availability: The site is being promoted on behalf of the landowners; Leicestershire County Council. The site promoters state that an application will be sent shortly to the Environment Agency in respect of surrendering the environmental permit covering the site. It is unclear at this stage whether the land will be released by the Environment Agency. There is no known developer interest. The site is considered potentially available.

Achievability: Given the sites former use there maybe additional costs in remediating the land for development. Therefore, there may be some viability and/or achievability issues. The site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 1.28

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 38

Timeframe for Development Years 11‐15

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 25

Accessibility

Distance to Bus Stop from 220 Distance to Bus Stop 310 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 800 Distance to Primary 700 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 2475 Distance to Local Centre 2440 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 1110 Distance to Post Office 1140 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 2550 Distance to Health 2560 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 5660 Distance to Secondary 5595 School from centre of site School from site access Distance to open space 100 Distance to open space 10 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility Traffic management (priority passing) is in operation information along Church Strret. Site access is suggested from Ramscliffe Avenue.

Mo1 – Land at 14 Station Drive, Moira

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Site Description: The site is a narrow parcel of scrubland to the south of the rail line with the former Moira Station lying to the east. The site is bound along its southern boundary by mature trees but is more open towards the railway line. The site is flat at its eastern end and along its northern edge, with the land dropping down to the south and west on the western part of the site. There is existing residential development to the south of the site. The site is Grade 3/4 Agricultural land and is within the National Forest. The western extent of the site is within the Highways Consultation Zone. Almost the entire site (except 0.02Ha) is within an area of hazardous materials’ storage/use associated with uses at Rawdon Road Industrial Estate. The site is within the catchment of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability: The site is almost entirely within a hazardous materials storage area however, there are a number of adjacent residential properties that also fall within this storage area associated with uses at a nearby Industrial Estate. There has previously been an outline application for residential development refused on the site (ref: 06/00498/OUT). There were objections from the Highways Authority due to the potential doubling of traffic using the Station Road/Ashby Road Junction and also concerns from the Environment Agency given the previous and proposed use of the site and the presence of an aquifer. There were also Policy concerns.

• Planning Policy: The site is within the Limits to Development of Moira as identified on the Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: Given the site area, a density of 30 dwellings per hectare could virtually double the number of houses served from Station Drive. The junction at Station Drive and Ashby Road has restricted visibility and this could create additional dangers to road users. Consideration should be given to the highway safety implications of children getting to and from existing play area(s). • Ecology: There is potential for badgers to be found at the site, and Great Crested Newts could potentially be found in nearby ponds. There are no local designated wildlife sites within the site boundary, although the scrub woodland represents a potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitat within the site boundary. The wooded railway embankment is a valuable wildlife corridor and it is considered that the site would not be acceptable from an ecology point of view if this corridor were to be lost.

The site is within Limits to Development. The long term aspirations to re‐open the railway line would need to be considered. There are both highway and ecology concerns regarding the site. The site is considered potentially suitable.

Availability: The site is owned by the same owners who have converted the former Moira Station to the east of the site. There are no known ownership issues, the site is considered potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known viability or achievability issues. The long term aspiration to re‐ open the railway line would need to be considered as part of any development. The site is considered potentially achievable.

Summary:

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.38

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 11 ‐ however, given the shape of the site the capacity has been reduced to 5

Timeframe for Development Years 6‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 5

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 180 Distance to Bus Stop 90 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1780 Distance to Primary 1710 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 3850 Distance to Local Centre 3730 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 200 Distance to Post Office 110 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 4170 Distance to Health 4090 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 4620 Distance to Secondary 4500 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 210 Distance to open space 150 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

Mo2 – Land at 6 Rawdon Road, Moira

Site Description: The site is located to the east of Rawdon Road, Moira. The site is Greenfield land, although the part of the site fronting Rawdon Road is currently used as car parking for an adjacent business. The site is within an existing residential area and is almost surrounded by existing residential properties. The site is Grade 4 Agricultural Land and is within the National Forest. The western extent of the site falls within the Highways Consultation Zone. The site is within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC. The site is also within a Hazardous Materials Storage site sphere (25 tonnes of LPG).

Suitability:

The site is within the Limits to Development, the site is considered suitable.

Availability: There are no known ownership issues. There is no known developer interest, the site is considered potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known achievability or viability issues, the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.65

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 19

Timeframe for Development Years 0‐5

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 19

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 1560 Distance to Bus Stop 1520 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1690 Distance to Primary 1650 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 3880 Distance to Local Centre 3840 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 170 Distance to Post Office 220 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 4080 Distance to Health 4040 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 4660 Distance to Secondary 4720 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 180 Distance to open space 200 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

Mo4 – Land off Measham Road, Moira

Site Description: The site is located to the east of Measham Road, Moira. The site is Greenfield land currently used for agricultural purposes. There are existing residential properties located to the north, north west and south west of the site and agricultural land to the south of the site. The northern boundary of the site borders, on three sides, a recreation ground. The site is Grade 4 Agricultural Land and is within the National Forest. Part of site falls within the Highways Consultation Zone. The site is also within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability: There is a resolution to grant planning permission on the site for the development of 80 houses/bungalows and a convenience store (ref: 13/00183/FULM).

• Planning Policy: The site is outside the Limits to Development as identified on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in Moira, 30% affordable housing on sites of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: In response to the above application the Highways Authority raised concerns about the sustainability of the site and requested previous comments (to application 12/00631/FULM) are taken into account and the previously suggested highway conditions. In addition Leicestershire County Council is engaged in a scheme to link Hick's Lodge cycle centre with the Ivanhoe Way and part of the route passes through the application site. As such, the Highway Authority would be seeking a financial contribution towards road improvements. • Ecology: There is the potential for badgers and Great Crested Newt (GCN) sites in the adjacent woodland. Newfield Colliery to the east of the site is a Candidate Local Wildlife Site. The hedgerows within the site represent potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats. Depending on results of GCN survey of the nearby pond, any proposals might need to mitigate for the species. The site is considered to be acceptable with mitigation, namely the retention of a 5m buffer zone along significant hedges and a 10m buffer of natural open space along woodland; not to be incorporated into garden boundaries but managed as part of open space, to ensure habitat continuity and retain connectivity.

The site has a resolution to grant planning permission therefore the site is considered suitable.

Availability: The site is promoted by the landowner and there are no known ownership issues. It is considered that the site is potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known viability issues. The site is potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 6.35

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 12.59

Estimated capacity 80

(Capacity and density reflects planning application 13/00183/FULM)

Timeframe for Development Years 1‐5

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 25

Accessibility

Distance to Bus Stop from 235 Distance to Bus Stop 240 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1650 Distance to Primary 1455 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 1470 Distance to Local Centre 1265 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 180 Distance to Post Office 260 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 4170 Distance to Health 3960 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 4480 Distance to Secondary 4265 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 50 Distance to open space 260 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information Mo5 – Pace Print Works, Measham Road, Moira

Site Description: The site is located on land to the west of Measham Road, Moira, to the south of the village centre. The site is Brownfield land currently occupied by a former commercial works building. There are existing residential properties located to the south of the site and on the opposite side of Measham Road. The site abuts the Ashby Canal to the west which is a proposed Local Wildlife Site. The site is Grade 4 Agricultural Land and within the National Forest. The eastern extent of the site falls within the Highways Consultation Zone. The site is within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC. The site is 80m from a Site of Archaeological Interest, 120m from a Grade II Listed Building and 150m from an Ancient Monument (Moira Blast Furnace).

Suitability:

• Planning Policy: The site is within the Limits to Development as identified on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no apparent fundamental Highway reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration. Speed reduction measures may be required along Measham Road. There is a limited bus service within 800 m of the site. • Ecology: There is potential for bats to inhabit the site. There are no local designated wildlife sites within the site boundary, and no potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats have been identified at the site. The site is considered to be potentially acceptable for development from an ecology point of view, subject to mitigation. The potential impact on local bat populations should be assessed prior to any decision.

The site is brownfield land wiithin the Limits to Development, the site is considered suitable.

Availability: The site is being promoted and there are no known ownership issues. It is considered that the site is potentially available.

Achievability: There are no know achievability or viability issues, therefore the site is potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.13

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 4

Timeframe for Development Years 6‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 4

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 1160 Distance to Bus Stop 1160 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1300 Distance to Primary 1290 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 3470 Distance to Local Centre 3470 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 400 Distance to Post Office 390 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 3680 Distance to Health 3670 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 4710 Distance to Secondary 4700 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 100 Distance to open space 110 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

Mo6 – Land at Cresswells Coaches, Shortheath Road , Moira

Site Description: The site is located to the south of Shortheath Road, Moira. The site is Brownfield land currently used in association with a coach company. The site is hard surfaced with a very gentle slope downwards towards the rear of the site. The rear boundary comprises unkempt shrubbery and the frontage of the site is bound by a low fence and neat hedge. There are existing residential properties located along the eastern boundary of the site which front onto Measham Road. To the west is an engineering business and single dwelling. The Ashby Canal runs along the southern boundary of the site. The site is Grade 4 Agricultural Land and is within the National Forest. The northern boundary of the site falls within the Highway Consultation Zone. The site is also within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC. A Tree Preservation Order Area abuts the site to the south east.

Suitability:

• Planning Policy: The site is within the Limits to Development as identified on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no apparent fundamental Highway reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration at this stage. However, consideration in more detail as part of the usual Development Control process might lead to the site being viewed less favourably. The site is remote from services and non‐car travel is unlikely despite a limited bus service within 800m of the site. • Ecology: No potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats have been identified within the site boundary. The Ashby Canal runs along the southern boundary of the site and is a candidate Local Wildlife Site. A buffer of 5m should be retained to the Ashby Canal boundary.

The site is brownfield land within the Limits to Development and is considered suitable.

Availability: The site is promoted by the landowner and there are no known ownership issues. It is considered that the site is potentially available.

Achievability: There are no know achievability or viability issues, therefore the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.6

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 18

Timeframe for Development Years 6 ‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 18

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 70 Distance to Bus Stop 95 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1540 Distance to Primary 1585 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 4140 Distance to Local Centre 4150 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 300 Distance to Post Office 295 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 4450 Distance to Health 4465 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 4745 Distance to Secondary 4765 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 235 Distance to open space 245 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information Mo8 – Sweethill Lodge Farm, Ashby Road, Moira

Site Description: The site is located to the north of Ashby Road, Moira. The site is a mixture of Greenfield and Brownfield land used for agricultural purposes. The site comprises of a two storey farmhouse building and a range of other farm buildings. The farmhouse and farm buildings are located towards the frontage of the site. There is agricultural land to the rear of the site with boundary treatment consisting of hedgerows. The site rises to the north east and south east. There are existing residential properties located to the east and west of the site, along Ashby Road. There is further residential development to the west of the site at Sweethill and Yates Close. The site is Grade 3 Agricultural Land and within the National Forest. The site is also within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability:

• Planning Policy: The frontage of the site is within the Limits to Devleopment whilst the rear of the site is outside the Limits to Development and within Countryside as identified on the Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no apparent fundamental Highways reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration. There is a limited bus service within 800m of the site although it is considered that non‐car travel would be unlikely. • Ecology: There are no designated ecological sites within the site boundary and no potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats have been identified. The existing buildings on the site represent potential bat roosting sites, therefore a bat survey would be required and if bats are found, mitigation would be needed. The site is considered acceptable with mitigation, namely the retention of a 5m buffer zone along significant hedges, not to be incorporated into garden boundaries but managed as part of open space, to ensure habitat continuity and retain connectivity.

The part of the site within the Limits is considered suitable. The part of the site outside limits is considered potentially suitable and a change in the boundary of the Limits to Development would be needed to enable the site to be considered suitable.

Availability: The site is promoted by the landowner and there are no known ownership issues. It is considered that the site is potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known achieveability or viability issues, the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 2.3

The part of the site within Limits (and considered suitable) is 0.44Ha (13 dwellings)

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 69

Timeframe for Development Years 6‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 25

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 212 Distance to Bus Stop 176 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 785 Distance to Primary 797 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 3024 Distance to Local Centre 2967 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 806 Distance to Post Office 820 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 3486 Distance to Health 3438 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 3785 Distance to Secondary 3733 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 168 Distance to open space 182 from centre of site from site access

Mo9 – Land rear of 179‐189 Ashby Road, Moira

Site Description: The site is located to the north of Ashby Road, Moira, situated to the rear of properties which front Ashby Road. The site is Greenfield land used for agricultural purposes, the site rises to the North West with boundary treatment consisting of hedgerows and fencing. There are residential properties located to the south of the site. The site is Grade 3 Agricultural Land and within the National Forest. The site is within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability:

• Planning Policy: The site is outside the Limits to Development as identified on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map (2002). The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: The site is land‐locked and has no frontage onto an adopted highway. Providing this can be overcome there are no apparent fundamental reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration. There is a limited bus service within 800m of the site altohugh it is considered that non‐car travel is unlikely. • Ecology: There are no designated ecological sites within the site boundary and no potential Biodiversity Action Plan habitats have been identified. The site is considered acceptable with mitigation.

The site is located outside the Limits to Development, the site is considered potentially suitable. A change in the boundary of the Limits to Development would be required for the site to be considered suitable. Availability: The site is promoted by the landowner and there are no known ownership issues. It is considered that the site is potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known viability issues. In terms of achievability the site is currently land locked and a suitable access would need to be sought before the site could be considered achievable. The site is considered not currently achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 1.17

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 35

Timeframe for Development Years 11‐15

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 35

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 130 Distance to Bus Stop 60 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 590 Distance to Primary 610 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 2885 Distance to Local Centre 2845 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 1000 Distance to Post Office 1000 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 3330 Distance to Health 3303 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 3690 Distance to Secondary 3600 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 375 Distance to open space 365 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

Mo10 – Land adjacent Fire Station, Shortheath Road, Moira

Site Description: The site is located to the south of Shortheath Road, Moira. The site is Greenfield land and consists of gently sloping grassland with a hedgerow along its frontage. The site is adjacent to the existing fire station; there are residential properties to the north of the site along the opposite side of Shortheath Road. The site is Grade 3 Agricultural Land and within the National Forest. The site is within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability: The site is a short distance from Moira Furnace, a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Given the sites proximity to this Scheduled Ancient Monument a linear development facing the road frontage may be more suitable and would better reflect the surrounding built form.

• Planning Policy: The site is located outside the Limits to Development and is identified as a Sensitive Area (Local Plan Policy E1) on the adopted Local Plan Proposals Map. The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no apparent fundamental Highway reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration. Pedestrian access onto Shortheath Road adjacent to the site this may be required. There is a limited bus service within 800m of the site although is is considered that non‐car travel is unlikely. • Ecology: The site is considered acceptable in ecology terms.

The site is considered potentially suitable. A change in the boundary of the Limits to Development would be needed to enable the site to be considered suitable. Availability: The site is promoted by the landowner and there are no known ownership issues. It is considered that the site is potentially available.

Achievability: There are no known availability or viability issues therefore the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.57

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 17

Timeframe for Development Years 6‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 17

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 160 Distance to Bus Stop 110 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1565 Distance to Primary 1600 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 4180 Distance to Local Centre 4190 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 500 Distance to Post Office 450 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 4660 Distance to Health 4680 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 4975 Distance to Secondary 5000 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 75 Distance to open space 50 from centre of site from site access

Additional Accessibility information

Mo11 – Land to the rear of 59‐63 Ashby Road, Moira

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Site Description: The site is primarily greenfield and located to the rear of numbers 59‐63 Ashby Road. The site includes number 63 Ashby Road which would be demolished for access. The site is within the National Forest and is Grade 4 Agricultural Land. The part of the site fronting the road is within the Highways Consultation Zone. The site is within the catchment area of the River Mease SAC.

Suitability:

• Planning Policy: The majority of the site is outside the Limits to Development and within Countryside, the exception being the dwelling and rear garden of number 63 Ashby Road which are within the Limits to Development. The adopted Affordable Housing SPD requires, in this location, 30% affordable housing on developments of 5 or more dwellings. • Highways: There are no apparent fundamental Highway reasons for this site to be excluded from consideration at this stage. However, consideration in more detail as part of the usual Development Control process might lead to the site being viewed less favourably. The site is remote from services and non‐car travel is unlikely despite a limited bus service within 800m of the site • Ecology: There is the potential for Great Crested Newts to inhabit the ponds close by and depending on the results of a Great Crested Newt survey of these ponds, there might be a need to mitigate for the species. The site is considered accaptable with mitigation namely the retention of 5m buffer zones along significant hedges; not to be incorporated into garden boundaries but managed as part of open space, to ensure habitat continuity and retain connectivity.

Given that the majority of the site is outside the Limits to Development the site is considered potentially suitable. A change in the boundary of the Limits to Development would be needed to enable the site to be considered suitable.

Availability: The site being promoted for development and there are no known ownership issues, therefore the site is considered potentially availability.

Achievability: No physical or economic constraints have been identified therefore the site is considered potentially achievable.

Site Capacity:

Total Site Area Available for Development (hectares) 0.3

Density Applied (dwellings per hectare) 30

Estimated capacity 9

Timeframe for Development Years 6‐10

Estimated Build Rate (dwellings per year) 9

Accessibility (metres)

Distance to Bus Stop from 85 Distance to Bus Stop 40 centre of site from site access

Distance to Primary School 1265 Distance to Primary 1265 from centre of site School from site access

Distance to Local Centre 3515 Distance to Local Centre 3470 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Post Office 305 Distance to Post Office 305 from centre of site from site access

Distance to Health Centre 3970 Distance to Health 3920 from centre of site Centre from site access

Distance to Secondary 4275 Distance to Secondary 4235 School from centre of site School from site access

Distance to open space 115 Distance to open space 15 from centre of site from site access

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Maybury Wood Dilworth New Clumps

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Conkers Mo1

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Mo3 Mo6 Mo4

Overseal Mo4 MOIRA Willesley

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Donisthorpe Woodland Park

D3 Willesley D1 Wood

Donisthorpe

D7 D8 D2

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