The Boldons and Cleadon Site Assessments

SLR Ref: BC22 Site Area:0.14ha Site Location: Former Depot/storage yard and YES  SHLAA Ref: bo.03.010 (residential) garages, Hardie Drive, West Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Vacant land Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation WoWoulduld development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area of Southbuilt -Tyneside?up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 2. To safeguard the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. ToTo ppreventreserve the the merging special & of separate South Tyneside with Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of Purpose 1-4: Boldon Colliery, West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. DevelopmentWhitburn? likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the li kelyregeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impact area, bywith major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the wouldrecycling have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations/ Allocations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – LDF Housing allocation / Mineral Public recreational open space or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Safeguarding Area / Coal Authority / Strategic route network required required required Standing Advice Area / Water Source Protection Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Predominantly residential with West Boldon historic core a key characteristic The site is within 250m of a local wildlife site; however, there is built- Significant of the local landscape. The site is situated in the centre of a residential area set Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: development between the site and the designation, limiting any potential Constraints back from main roads. It is therefore relatively screened from surrounding Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area impact. The site has no biodiversity designations but does contain trees Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value townscape. It is considered to have a low impact. Mitigation required where Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation and vegetation. It is therefore considered to have a low impact but would Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance appropriate. require mitigation where appropriate.

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS) Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Mitigation required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Some surface water flooding has been identified on the site. Developing this Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to capacity Significant Floodplain) 0% site is considered to have a low impact but mitigation would need to be Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  of infrastructure and services. The site has good access to existing services Constraints considered were appropriate. requirements? and would increase critical mass, and it is not considered that the scale of Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  development would put significant pressure on local capacity. Mitigation Vulnerability) site requirements? required where appropriate. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – and green infrastructure opportunities? Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation The site is close to district shopping services at Boldon required required Colliery and local services in West/East Boldon. It has required required required Surface Water Flooding good access to green infrastructure such as allotments,  children’s play areas and open spaces. It is also adjacent to bus stops and there are education and community   facilities in locality.

where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that this site is suitable for residential Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development; however B-use class economic suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone development may be inappropriate due to surrounding required required development suitable for development area. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC23 Site Area:0.9ha Site Location: Large open grassed space, Western YES  SHLAA Ref: Terrace, West Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  bo.03.011/13 Land Use: Vacant land - greenfield Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential / Strategic route network the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 2. To safeguard the borough’s countryside from 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with further encroachment? Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3. charactersTo prevent of the the merging Urban Fringeof South villages? Tyneside with 5.Sunderland, To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Developme preserve ntthe is likelyspecial to andhave separatelittle or no characters adverse impact. of BoldoB. Developmentn Colliery, Westlikely toBoldon, have limited East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact which can be mitigated. andC. DevelopmentWhitburn? may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. 5.Purpose To assist 5: in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouragingA. Brownfield the land recycling forming ofpart land, of the particularly built up area along theB. riversideGreenfield? land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Public recreational open space / Designations/Allocations: or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Mineral Safeguarding Area / Coal LDF Housing allocation / required required required Authority Standing Advice Area / Strategic route network / Water Source Protection Area Proposed cycleway

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Predominantly residential with East and West Boldon historic cores key Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within 300m of a local wildlife site; however, there is built- Significant characteristics of the local landscape. The site is situated in the centre of a Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area development between the site and the designation, limiting any potential Constraints residential area and adjacent to a prominent main road. It contributes a long Significant (SPA) , Special Area of Conservation impact The site has no biodiversity designations but does have a section of Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value section of open space and mature trees which add to the local townscape, Constraints (SAC) mature trees. It is considered that developing this site would have a low Constraints or Significance providing a form of separation between the two surrounding conservation impact upon biodiversity but mitigation for loss of trees and impacts upon

areas. It is considered that developing this site would have a high impact. associated value would need to be addressed. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Significant mitigation would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Mitigation would be required. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site Amenity greenspace Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open Hardie Drive: low value/  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch low quality Strategy 2015. Western Terrace: low value/ high quality Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding has been identified on a small portion of the site. Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) 0% Developing this site is considered to have a low impact and mitigation would Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  capacity of infrastructure and services. The site has good access to existing Constraints be required where appropriate. requirements? services and would increase critical mass, but it would result in the loss of Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  green infrastructure and put additional pressure on Western Terrace which Vulnerability) site requirements? has traffic capacity issues. Mitigation would be required. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – and green infrastructure opportunities? Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation The site is close to district shopping services at Boldon required required Colliery and local services in West/East Boldon. It is required required required Surface Water Flooding adjacent to bus stops and there are education and  community facilities in locality, however green infrastructure is limited.  

high impact and significant mitigation would be required. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope  Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is not considered that this site is suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development mainly due to its topography and suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone constrained width. It would also have adverse impacts required required development suitable for development upon the green infrastructure and the surrounding development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) townscape, including the setting of the East Boldon Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Conservation Area.

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC24 Site Area:0.24ha Site Location: Residential garages, Hindmarch YES  SHLAA Ref: bo.03.015 Drive, West Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Vacant land Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area of Southbuilt -Tyneside?up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment? 2. To safeguard the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. ToTo ppreventreserve the the merging special & of separate South Tyneside with Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of Purpose 1-4: Boldon Colliery, West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. DevelopmentWhitburn? likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impact area, bywith major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the wouldrecycling have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations/ Allocations: Adjacent Designations: LDF Housing allocation / Mineral Public recreational open space Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Safeguarding Area / Coal Authority or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Standing Advice Area / Water required required required Source Protection Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Predominantly residential and sets out that the West and East Boldon historic The site is within 300m of a local wildlife site; however, there is built- Significant cores are key characteristics of the local landscape. The site is situated in the Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: development between the site and the designation, limiting any potential Constraints centre of a residential area set back from main roads. It is therefore relatively Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area impact. The site has no biodiversity designations. It is therefore considered Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value screened from surrounding townscape. It is considered to have a low impact. Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation to have a low impact but would require mitigation where appropriate. Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance Mitigation required where appropriate.

Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low upon historic environment and Allotment Constraints culture. Mitigation required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No surface water flooding is identified on the site and the site is not within a Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to capacity Significant Floodplain) 0% Flood Risk Zone. Developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  of infrastructure and services. The site has good access to existing services Constraints but mitigation would need to be considered were appropriate. requirements? and would increase critical mass, and it is not considered that the scale of Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  development would put significant pressure on local capacity. Mitigation Vulnerability) site requirements? required where appropriate. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – and green infrastructure opportunities? Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation The site is close to district shopping services at Boldon required required Colliery and local services in West/East Boldon. It has required required required Surface Water Flooding good access to green infrastructure such as allotments,  children’s play areas and open spaces. It is also adjacent to bus stops and there are education and community  0% facilities in locality.

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not in a strong market location for B- Topography  contamination. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, but below the use class economic development. threshold were prior extraction of minerals needs to be considered. The site is How many homes could be provided? 7 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation would only be required How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed  where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that this site is suitable for residential Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development; however B-use class economic suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone development may be inappropriate due to surrounding required required development suitable for development area. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC25a Site Area:9.33ha Site Location: Land at North Farm (West), Boker YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 850m separation distance between East Boldon and South Shields by 45% but SHLAA Ref: gb.03.001, Lane, West Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  would not affect the overall green belt gap between the Boldons and South gb.03.002 Shields. Land Use: Agricultural / Public Right of Way Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation WouldWould developmentdevelopment on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Allotments thethe fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. CheckTo check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of  C Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from B further3. To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 3.4. To preventpreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with  A Sunderland,characters Washington of the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of C BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the like regenerationly to have a majorof the adverse urban impactarea, b withy major mitigationC required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. encouraging the recycling of land, particularly along It is considered that development of this site would have Purpose 5: theA. riversideBrownfield? land forming part of the built up area a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. Whilst it B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe is within a sensitive corridor separating the Boldons and C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: South Shields, it is surrounded by residential areas on D. Greenfield land in open countryside Green Belt / Great North Forest - Habitat Green Belt / Great three sides which integrates it somewhat into broad Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Creation / Wildlife Corridor / Public Right North Forest / settlement and would not protrude past permanent or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation of Way / Flood Risk Zones / Water Source Recreational Open boundaries provided by North Road and the railway line. required required required Protection Zone / Mineral Safeguarding Space / Site of Specific Mitigation would be required. Area / Coal Authority Standing Advice Scientific Interest /

Area / Strategic Route Network / Junction Local Wildlife Site /

improvement at New Road/Boldon Lane. Metro line safeguarding  area. Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Urban fringe comprising medium-small scale fields broadly contained by The site is within a wildlife corridor and is within close proximity to 3 x LWS Significant residential development. The majority of views are limited and constrained by Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: and a SSSI. The open farmland in this area with hedgerows and scrub Constraints settlement boundaries, and transport infrastructure. The north west of the site Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area supports a wide range of farmland birds, many of which are priority species Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value is classed as Grade 3a (Good Quality) Agricultural Land, however in conformity Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation and/or high on the list of conservation concern. Any impacts upon Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance with the National Planning Policy Framework, it is considered the benefits of biodiversity such as existing trees would have to be appropriately

development could outweigh its retention for agricultural uses as the scale of mitigated. Significant mitigation would be required where appropriate. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) land that would be lost is not considered significant and comprises a minimal amount of the borough’s total agricultural land supply. Overall it is considered Tree Preservation Order (TPO) that this site would have a medium impact and mitigation would be required. Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land  Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS)  Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor 

Are there any known Includes habitats for priority  protected / DBAP species species and/or those high on the  or habitats on the site? list of conservation concern.

Would the development of Potential impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) Site is located within green belt green infrastructure corridor and includes a Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no known historical or archaeological significance onsite. In terms of Significant public right of way into the Green belt. It is acknowledged that the site Constraints the historic settlement pattern of East Boldon, and the setting of the East Constraints Village Green provides some recreational opportunities; however, there are no formal Boldon Conservation Area, heritage significance has been significantly eroded. designations or assets onsite. It is considered that developing this site World Heritage Site & Setting (+ The Paddock and The Pastures housing estates now dominate views towards Cemetery / Churchyard would have a low impact. On-site mitigation would be required where candidate) East Boldon from the north. appropriate.

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

be required. The site is close to shopping services in Boldon Colliery Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – and East Boldon. It has good access to green Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – 4% Constraints Vulnerability) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation infrastructure, children’s play areas and a local park, but it or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation

required required does lack access to allotments. It is also close to the required required required strategic road network and existing bus provision. There Surface Water Flooding  are education and community facilities in the Boldon area,  however, it is noted that due to the potential extent of development, and location, new infrastructure and  services may be required. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not a strong market location for B- Topography  (AFI ref - ES/169-C8) due to being a former landfill site (pre and post COPA). It use class economic development. is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the potential presence of How many homes could be provided? 210 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope minerals and their extraction would need to be considered further. The site is How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

considered to have a medium impact and mitigation would be required. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the site is potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation residential development, but B-use class economic suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone development would not be appropriate due to required required development suitable for development predominant residential surroundings. However impacts development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) upon the green belt, landscape/townscape, ground Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone conditions, and infrastructure capacity such as roads and Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   allotments would have to be considered further. Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal  mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC25b Site Area:13.05ha Site Location: Land at North Farm (East), Boker YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 850m separation distance between East Boldon and South Shields by 45% but SHLAA Ref: gb.03.001, Lane, West Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  would not affect the overall green belt gap between the Boldons and South gb.03.002 Shields. Land Use: Agricultural Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on onthis this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Allotments thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1.1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the ofbuilt the-up area of  C Southbuilt -Tyneside?up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  2.further To safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from B 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. ToTo ppreventreserve the the merging special & of separate South Tyneside with  A Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of C BoldonPurpose Colliery,1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. DevelopmentWhitburn? likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation.

5.D. To Development assist in the like regenerationly to have a major of the adverse urban impact area, bywith major mitigation Crequired. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. encouraging the recycling of land, particularly along It is considered that development of this site would have Purpose 5: theA. riversideBrownfield? land forming part of the built up area a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. Whilst it B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe is within a sensitive corridor separating the Boldons and C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: South Shields, it is surrounded by residential areas on two D. Greenfield land in open countryside Green Belt / Great North Forest - Habitat Green Belt / Great sides and could integrates somewhat into broad Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Creation / Wildlife Corridor / Flood Risk North Forest / settlement that would not protrude past permanent or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Zones / Water Source Protection Zone / Recreational Open boundaries provided by North Road and the railway line. required required required Mineral Safeguarding Area / Coal Space / Site of Specific Mitigation would be required. Authority Standing Advice Area / Scientific Interest /

Strategic Route Network / Junction Local Wildlife Site /

improvement at New Road/Boldon Lane. Metro line safeguarding  area. Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Urban fringe comprising medium-small scale fields broadly contained by The site is within a wildlife corridor and is within close proximity to 3 x LWS. Significant residential development. The majority of views are limited and constrained by Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The open farmland in this area with hedgerows and scrub supports a wide Constraints settlement boundaries, and transport infrastructure. Overall it is considered Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area range of farmland birds, many of which are priority species and/or high on Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value that this site would have a medium impact and mitigation would be required. Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation the list of conservation concern. Any impacts upon biodiversity such as Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance existing trees would have to be appropriately mitigated. Significant

mitigation would be required. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS)  Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor 

Are there any known Includes habitats for priority  protected / DBAP species species and/or those high on the  or habitats on the site? list of conservation concern.

Would the development of Potential impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) Site is located within green belt green infrastructure corridor and includes a Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no known historical or archaeological significance onsite. In terms of Significant public right of way into the Green belt. It is acknowledged that the site Constraints the historic settlement pattern of East Boldon, and the setting of the East Constraints Village Green provides some recreational opportunities; however, there are no formal Boldon Conservation Area, heritage significance has been significantly eroded. designations or assets onsite. It is considered that development on the site World Heritage Site & Setting (+ The Paddock and The Pastures housing estates now dominate views towards Cemetery / Churchyard would have a low impact. On-site mitigation would be required where candidate) East Boldon from the north. appropriate.

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

be required. The site is close to shopping services in Boldon Colliery Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – and East Boldon. It has good access to green Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – 10% Constraints Vulnerability) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation infrastructure, children’s play areas and a local park, but it or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation

required required does lack access to allotments. It is also close to the required required required strategic road network and existing bus provision. There Surface Water Flooding  are education and community facilities in the Boldon area,  however, it is noted that due to the potential extent of development, and location, new infrastructure and  services may be required. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not a strong market location for B- Topography  (AFI ref - ES/169-C8) due to being a former landfill site (pre and post COPA). It use class economic development. is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the potential presence of How many homes could be provided? 294 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope minerals and their extraction would need to be considered further. The site is How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC26 Site Area:2.7ha Site Location: Grange Park, Front Street, East YES  SHLAA Ref: NA Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Formal Park Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential / Education the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. CheckTo check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from further encroachment?

2.3. To safeguardprevent merging the borough’s of South countryside Tyneside with from furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3. charactersTo prevent of the the merging Urban Fringeof South villages? Tyneside with Sunderland,5. To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. BoldonC. Development Colliery, West may have Boldon, a moderate East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact, would require some mitigation. andD. WhiDevelopmenttburn? likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: 5.A. To Brownfield assist in the land regeneration forming part of of the the built urban up areaarea, by encouragingB. Greenfield the land recycling in a built of up land, area orparticularly brownfield alongland in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside the riverside? D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Public recreational open space / Designations/Allocations: or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Formal Park / Conservation Area / Recreational open space / required required required Mineral Safeguarding Area / Coal Strategic route network / Authority Standing Advice Area / Proposed footpath - cycleway Water Source Protection Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land Predominantly residential. East Boldon historic core is a key characteristic of The site is within 300m of a local wildlife site; however, there is built- Significant the local landscape. The site, Grange Park, is situated in the centre of a Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: development between the site and the designation, limiting any potential Constraints residential area and contributes open space and mature trees to the Category 1: Ramsar Site , Special Protection Area impact. The site has no biodiversity designations but does have a section of Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value surrounding townscape. It is the only formal recreational space within the Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation mature trees. It is considered that developing this site would have a low Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance village and it is therefore considered that developing this site would have a impact upon biodiversity but mitigation for loss of trees and impacts upon

high impact. Mitigation would be required. associated value would need mitigation. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) It is considered that the site would have a high impact as it is a designated Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) Site is located within the East Boldon Conservation Area. Grange Park is Significant Formal Park and local green space with a children’s play area on. The site is Constraints included as part of a key action which states that the Council recognises the Constraints Village Green identified as being a priority for improvement in the Open Space Strategy role of recreation grounds in the wider green infrastructure network and seeks (2015) Action Plan. Significant mitigation would be required. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ to pursue opportunities to enhance Grange Park as a community asset whilst Cemetery / Churchyard candidate) retaining its historic character and carefully managing mature trees to ensure that a desirable tree canopy is maintained. The retention of parks and healthy Grade I/Grade II*Listed trees is stipulated. Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play  Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a high impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Significant mitigation would be required. Conservation Area  Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site required required Yes – Grange Park – required required required Structure/ Space designated as open space or playing Children’s play area fields?  Site quality classification in Open Grange Park –  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch low quality/ high value

Strategy 2015. Grange Park Play Area- low quality/ high value Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No flooding issues have been identified on the site. Developing this site is Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) 0% considered to have a zero/low impact but mitigation would need to be Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? capacity of infrastructure and services. The site has good access to existing Constraints considered were appropriate. requirements? services and would increase critical mass, and it is not considered that the Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  scale of development would put significant pressure on local capacity. Vulnerability) site requirements? Mitigation may be required however such as reducing impacts on road 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, infrastructure, and loss of green infrastructure. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – and green infrastructure opportunities? Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation The site is close to district shopping services at Boldon required required Colliery and local services in East Boldon. It is adjacent to required required required Surface Water Flooding bus stops and close to East Boldon metro station. There  are education and community facilities in locality, however green infrastructure is limited, particularly  0% allotments. It is also considered that there would be some impact on local capacity due to extent of potential development. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not in a strong market location for B- Topography  contamination. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, but below the use class economic development. threshold were prior extraction of minerals needs to be considered further. How many homes could be provided? 61 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope The site is considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation would be How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is not considered that this site is suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development due to high impacts upon the East Boldon suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone Conservation Area, the surrounding townscape and loss required required development suitable for development of green infrastructure. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC27 Site Area:6.74ha Site Location: Land to south of South Lane and YES  Residential/Economic development would not reduce the current green belt separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: gb.02.005 west of Belle View Lane, South Lane, East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  Sunderland, although an area of green belt and open countryside would be (part), gb.02.001c (part), lost. gb.02.009 (part) Land Use: Agricultural Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Allotments thethe five five purposes purposes of ofthe the Gre Greenen Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToChec checkk unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the builtof the-up area of  B Southbuilt -Tyneside?up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  further encroachment? 3.2. To psafeguardrevent merging the borough’s of South countryside Tyneside with from  B furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate  3.characters To prevent of the the merging Urban Fringeof South villages? Tyneside with B 5.Sunderland, To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Development preserve the is likelyspecial to haveand separatelittle or no characters adverse impact. of E BoldonB. Development Colliery, Westlikely toBoldon, have limited East Boldon, negative Cleadonimpact which can be mitigated. andC. DevelopmentWhitburn? may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by C It is considered that development of this site would have Purpose 5: encouragingA. Brownfield the land recycling forming ofpart land, of the particularly built up area along a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. Whilst it theB. riversideGreenfield? land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe is within a sensitive corridor separating South Tyneside C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside and Sunderland, it is surrounded by residential areas on D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: three sides which integrates it somewhat into broad Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Belt / Great North Forest - Green Belt / Great North settlement. However, development would have a or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Habitat Creation / Wildlife Forest / Conservation Area / significant impact on the setting of this fringe village, and required required required Corridor / Public Right of Way / Strategic Route Network / lead to loss of countryside. Mitigation would be required. Area of High Landscape Value / Recreational Open Space / Water Source Protection Zone / Tree preservation Orders Mineral Safeguarding Area / Coal  Authority Standing Advice Area Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous long The hedgerows and open arable farmland in this area support a wide range Significant range views of countryside to the south. It is also within an Area of High Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: of farmland birds, many of which are priority species and/or high on the list Constraints Landscape Significance. The majority of the site is classed as Grade 3a (Good Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area of conservation concern. The site is within a wildlife corridor. Due to the Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value  Quality) Agricultural Lane – however, the loss of agricultural land of this scale is Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation site’s scale and location adjacent to existing developments, it is considered Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance not considered significa nt and comprises a minimal amount of the borough’s that development of this site would have a medium impact upon the

total agricultural land supply. In terms of townscape, the site lies to the south biodiversity of the area, and appropriate mitigation would be required. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) of the historic core of East Boldon. Development on the site would have a significant impact on the setting of the conservation area and therefore the Tree Preservation Order (TPO)  character and distinctiveness of the overall townscape. It is considered that Local Nature Reserve this site would have a high impact and significant mitigation would be Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land  required. Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS) Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Includes habitats for priority  protected / DBAP species species and/or those high on the or habitats on the site? list of conservation concern.

Would the development of Potential impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site is located within the green belt green infrastructure corridor and Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no known historical or archaeological significance onsite, but it is Significant includes a public right of way into the Green belt. It is acknowledged that Constraints noted that it is just south of the East Boldon Conservation Area which includes Constraints Village Green the site provides some recreational opportunities; however, there are no a Listed Building set back from the site’s northern boundary. Views out across formal designations or assets onsite. It is noted that there is a children’s World Heritage Site & Setting (+ the open fields are deemed extremely significant to the whole village’s setting. Cemetery / Churchyard play area and a local park on the site boundaries; potential impacts on candidate) The Council will resist proposals to develop this open space south of South these assets should be considered. It is considered that due to the site’s size Lane as set out in East Boldon Conservation Area Management Plan SPD. and location within the corridor, developing this site would have a medium Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play impact. On-site mitigation would be required where appropriate. Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a high impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture and in particular the setting of East Boldon Conservation Area Conservation Area. Significant mitigation would be required. Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site N/A Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open N/A  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding has been identified on parts of the site. Developing this Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a high impact in regards to capacity Significant Floodplain) 0% site is considered to have a medium impact in regards to flooding and Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? of infrastructure and services, as whilst it is reasonably close to existing Constraints mitigation would be required. Any development here would need to assist in requirements? shopping, education and community facilities, it is likely to have an adverse Flood Risk Zone 3A (High mitigation of flooding on South Lane. Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  impact upon the existing public right of way and require significant Vulnerability) site requirements? investment in local road infrastructure capacity. Significant mitigation 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, required. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation The site is close to shopping services in East Boldon. It has or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation good access to green infrastructure such as the green belt required required required required required and allotments, children’s play area and a local park. It is Surface Water Flooding also close to the strategic road network and existing bus  provision, as well as reasonably close to East Boldon  metro station. There are education and community  facilities in the Boldon area. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not a strong market location for B- Topography  contamination. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the use class economic development. potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be How many homes could be provided? 152 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope considered further. The site is considered to have a zero/low impact and How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

mitigation would be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the site is not suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development due to impacts upon the landscape, green suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone belt, East Boldon Conservation Area and infrastructure required required development suitable for development capacity will have to be considered. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC27a Site Area:3.18ha Site Location: Land to south of South Lane and YES  Residential/Economic development would not reduce the current green belt separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: gb.02.005 west of Belle View Lane, South Lane, East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  Sunderland, although an area of green belt and open countryside would be (part), gb.02.001c (part), lost. gb.02.009 (part) Land Use: Agricultural Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Allotments the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ChecTo checkk unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of  B Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  further encroachment? 2.3. To safeguardprevent merging the borough’s of South countryside Tyneside with from  B furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate  3. charactersTo prevent of the the merging Urban Fringeof South villages? Tyneside with B Sunderland,5. To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Development preserve the is splikelyecial to andhave separate little or no characters adverse impact. of E BoldonB. Development Colliery, West likely Boldon,to have limited East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact which can be mitigated. andC. Whitburn?Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by C It is considered that development of this site would have Purpose 5: encouragingA. Brownfield the land recycling forming ofpart land, of the particularly built up area along a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. Whilst it theB. riversideGreenfield? land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe is within a sensitive corridor separating South Tyneside C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside and Sunderland, it is surrounded by residential areas on D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: three sides which integrate it somewhat into broad Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Belt / Great North Forest - Green Belt / Great North settlement. However, development would have a or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Habitat Creation / Wildlife Forest / Conservation Area / significant impact on the setting of this fringe village, and required required required Corridor / Public Right of Way / Strategic Route Network / lead to loss of countryside. Mitigation would be required. Area of High Landscape Value / Recreational Open Space / Water Source Protection Zone / Tree preservation Orders Mineral Safeguarding Area / Coal  Authority Standing Advice Area Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous long The hedgerows and open arable farmland in this area support a wide range Significant range views of countryside to the south. It is also within an Area of High Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: of farmland birds, many of which are priority species and/or high on the list Constraints Landscape Significance. There are a few Tree Preservation Orders on the site’s Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area of conservation concern. The site is within a wildlife corridor. Due to the Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value  eastern boundary and the majority of the site is classed as Grade 3a (Good Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation site’s location adjacent to existing developments, it is considered that Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance Quality) Agricultural Lane – however, the loss of agricultural land of this scale is development of this site would have a medium impact upon the

not considered significant and comprises a minimal amount of the borough’s biodiversity of the area, and appropriate mitigation would be required. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) total agricultural land supply. In terms of townscape, the site lies to the south of the historic core of East Boldon. Development on the site would have a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)  significant impact on the setting of the conservation area and therefore the Local Nature Reserve character and distinctiveness of the overall townscape. It is considered that Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land  this site would have a high impact and significant mitigation would be Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS) required. Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Includes habitats for priority  protected / DBAP species species and/or those high on the or habitats on the site? list of conservation concern.

Would the development of Potential impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats?

Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) The site is located within the green belt green infrastructure corridor and Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) There is no known historical or archaeological significance onsite, but it is Significant includes a public right of way into the Green belt. It is acknowledged that Constraints noted that it is just south of the East Boldon Conservation Area which includes Constraints Village Green the site provides some recreational opportunities; however, there are no a Listed Building set back from the site’s northern boundary. Views out across formal designations or assets onsite. It is noted that there is allotments on World Heritage Site & Setting (+ the open fields are deemed extremely significant to the whole village’s setting. Cemetery / Churchyard the site boundaries; potential impacts on these assets should be candidate) The Council will resist proposals to develop this open space south of South considered. It is considered that due to the site’s size and location within Lane as set out in East Boldon Conservation Area Management Plan SPD. the corridor, developing this site would have a medium impact. On-site Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play mitigation would be required where appropriate. Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a high impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture and in particular the setting of East Boldon Conservation Area Conservation Area. Significant mitigation would be required. Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site N/A Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open N/A  Space Strategy / Playing Pitch Strategy 2015. Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding has been identified on parts of the site. Developing this Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a high impact in regards to capacity Significant Floodplain) 0% site is considered to have a medium impact in regards to flooding and Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? of infrastructure and services, as whilst it is reasonably close to existing Constraints mitigation would be required. Any development here would need to assist in requirements? shopping, education and community facilities, it is likely to have an adverse Flood Risk Zone 3A (High mitigation of flooding on South Lane. Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  impact upon the existing public right of way and require investment in local Vulnerability) site requirements? road infrastructure capacity. Mitigation required. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation The site is close to shopping services in East Boldon. It has or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation good access to green infrastructure such as the green belt required required required required required and allotments, children’s play area and a local park. It is Surface Water Flooding also close to the strategic road network and existing bus  provision, as well as reasonably close to East Boldon   metro station. There are education and community facilities in the Boldon area. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not a strong market location for B- Topography  contamination. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the use class economic development. potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be How many homes could be provided? 72 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope considered further. The site is considered to have a zero/low impact and How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC28a Site Area:2.56ha Site Location: Land south of the Boldons, west of YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,050m Is the site in the Green Belt? separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: Bridle Path, West Boldon NO  Sunderland by 9%.

Land Use: Agriculture / Open Space Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site imp impactact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Recreation the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of  Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead?  4. To preserve the special & separate 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land?  4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. Development on site would reduce the green belt encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. separation between South Tyneside and Sunderland. thePurpose riverside 5: ?

Development would be detrimental to the setting, A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe character and local distinctiveness of the Boldons. C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / D. Greenfield land in open countryside Strategic Recreational Open Space / Allocations: Area of High Landscape Value or Local Wildlife Site Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape Significance / Great North /Strategic Recreational or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Forest / Green Belt /Wildlife Corridor Open Space / Wildlife required required required Corridors / Green Belt

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Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous views of Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within 300m of two local wildlife sites. The hedgerows and open Significant surrounding green belt area landscape. It is also within an Area of High Category 1: Ramsar Site , Special Protection Area arable farmland in this area support a wide range of farmland birds, many Constraints Landscape Significance and contributes to the setting of the Boldon Downhill Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation of which are priority species and/or high on the list of conservation Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value  Area of High Landscape Value, as well as the setting of the village of East Constraints (SAC) concern. The site is within a wildlife corridor. Due to the site’s scale and Constraints or Significance Boldon. There are also a few Tree Preservation Orders on its northern location adjacent to existing developments, it is considered that

boundary. Overall it is considered that this site would have a high impact and development of this site would have a medium impact upon the Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) significant mitigation would be required. biodiversity of the area, and appropriate mitigation would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO)  Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS) Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Impact on wildlife corridor. the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play  Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Development of this site is considered to have a medium impact in terms of Allotment Constraints heritage. A desk-based assessment followed by a geophysical survey is likely to Conservation Area be required which may lead to further archaeological investigation by trial Public Right of Way trenching. If any ridge and furrow survives on this site it will also need to be (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) recorded by a topographical survey. Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required

fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a Flood Risk Zone. A small amount of surface water Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? The site is reasonably close to existing shopping, education and community Significant Floodplain) flooding has been identified on the site. However, this could be appropriately Is there water and sewerage capacity for site facilities. It is likely to add pressure on local congestion, particularly along Constraints attenuated as part of any planning application for development. Developing requirements? Newcastle Road through Boldon which is prone to traffic issues and part of Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for 0% the site is therefore considered to have a low impact on flooding. the Strategic Road Network. A robust travel plan would need to be Vulnerability) site requirements? developed and the need for mitigation assessed. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation The site is close to shopping services in East / West or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation 0% Boldon. It has good access to green infrastructure such as required required the green belt, but there appears to be a general lack of required required required Surface Water Flooding playing pitches and allotments. It is also close to the strategic road network and existing bus provision.  There are education and community facilities in the   Boldon area. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is in a viable area for residential development but not in a strong market Topography contamination. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the location for B-use class economic development. potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be How many homes could be provided? 58 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? N/A Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed considered further. The site is considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation would only be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is not considered suitable for development due Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation to potential impacts on the landscape and infrastructure suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone and services. required required development suitable for development development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC28b Site Area:9.30ha Site Location: Land south of the Boldons, Belle YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,400m Is the site in the Green Belt? separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: Vue Lane and West of Mundles Lane, East Boldon NO  Sunderland by 25%.

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations /

Area of High Landscape Value or Allocations: Development on site would reduce the green belt Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape Significance / Great North Local Wildlife Site separation between South Tyneside and Sunderland. or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Forest / Green Belt /Wildlife Corridor` /Strategic Recreational Development would be detrimental to the setting, required required required Open Space / Wildlife character and local distinctiveness of the fringe village of Corridors / Green Belt East Boldon and would erode what remains of the original  settlement pattern of the historic core of the village.

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous views of Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within 300m of two local wildlife sites. The hedgerows and open Significant surrounding green belt area landscape. It is also within an Area of High Category 1: Ramsar Site , Special Protection Area arable farmland in this area support a wide range of farmland birds, many Constraints Landscape Significance and contributes to the setting of the Boldon Downhill Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation of which are priority species and/or high on the list of conservation Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value  Area of High Landscape Value, as well as the setting of the village of East Constraints (SAC) concern. The site is within a wildlife corridor. Due to the site’s scale and Constraints or Significance Boldon. Overall it is considered that this site would have a high impact and location adjacent to existing developments, it is considered that

mitigation would be required. development of this site would have a medium impact upon the Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) biodiversity of the area, and appropriate mitigation would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Impact on wildlife corridor. the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure  Developing this site is considered to have a high impact on heritage due to the Allotment Constraints contribution it makes to the setting of the East Boldon Conservation Area and Conservation Area  various other heritage assets. A desk-based assessment followed by a Public Right of Way  geophysical survey is likely to be required which may lead to further (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) archaeological investigation by trial trenching. If any ridge and furrow survives on this site it will also need to be recorded by a topographical survey. Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site No Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required

fields?  Site quality classification in Open n/a  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a Flood Risk Zone, some surface water flooding has been Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? It is considered that the site would have a significant impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) identified on a small part of the site. However, this could be appropriately Is there water and sewerage capacity for site capacity of infrastructure and services. It is reasonably close to existing Constraints attenuated as part of any planning application scheme for development. requirements? shopping, education and community facilities, although it is likely to have Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Developing the site is considered to have a low impact on flooding. Mitigation Is there education/community/health facility capacity for an adverse impact upon the existing public right of way. It is also 0% Vulnerability) would be required where appropriate. site requirements? likely to add pressure on local congestion, particularly along Newcastle What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, Road through Boldon which is prone to traffic issues and forms part of the local shopping services, public transport, education, community, Strategic Road Network. A robust travel plan would need to be developed and green infrastructure opportunities? and the need for physical mitigation assessed.

Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is close to shopping services in East / West 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Boldon. It has good access to green infrastructure such as required required the green belt, but there appears to be a general lack of required required required Surface Water Flooding playing pitches and allotments. It is also close to the strategic road network and existing bus provision.   There are education and community facilities in the  Boldon area.

mitigation would only be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is not considered suitable for development due Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation to potential adverse impacts on the green belt, suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone landscape, historic environment, green infrastructure required required development suitable for development and infrastructure and services. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC28c Site Area:5.1ha Site Location: Land at Green Lane, East Boldon YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,300m Is the site in the Green Belt? separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: NO  Sunderland by 18%. Land Use: Agriculture / Open Space Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site sit impacte impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agriculture, Residential the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of  Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead?  4.3. To ppreventreserve t hethe merging special &of separate South Tyneside with 

Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land?  4. To preserve the special and separate characters of Purpose 1-4: Boldon Colliery, West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area Development on site would reduce the green belt B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / separation between South Tyneside and Sunderland. Development would affect the setting, character and local D. Greenfield land in open countryside Area of High Landscape Value or Allocations: distinctiveness of the fringe village of East Boldon. Landscape Significance / Great North Local Wildlife Site Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Forest / Green Belt /Wildlife Corridor / /Strategic Recreational or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Strategic Road Network Open Space / Wildlife required required required Corridors / Green Belt

 Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous views of Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within 500m a local wildlife site. The hedgerows and open arable Significant surrounding green belt area landscape. It is also within an Area of High farmland in this area support a wide range of farmland birds, many of which Constraints Category 1: Ramsar Site , Special Protection Area Landscape Significance. Overall it is considered that this site would have a Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation are priority species and/or high on the list of conservation concern. The site Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value high impact and significant mitigation would be required. Constraints (SAC) is within a wildlife corridor. Due to the site’s scale and location adjacent to Constraints or Significance  existing developments, it is considered that development of this site would

have a medium impact upon the biodiversity of the area, and appropriate Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) mitigation would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO)  Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Impact on wildlife corridor. the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Development of this site is considered to have a medium impact in terms of Allotment Constraints heritage. A desk-based assessment followed by a geophysical survey is likely to Conservation Area be required which may lead to further archaeological investigation by trial Public Right of Way  trenching. If any ridge and furrow survives on this site it will also need to be (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) recorded by a topographical survey. Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site No Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required

fields?  Site quality classification in Open n/a  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a Flood Risk Zone and only has a small amount of surface Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? It is considered that the site would have a significant impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) water flooding issues, however this could be appropriately attenuated as part Is there water and sewerage capacity for site capacity of infrastructure and services. It is reasonably close to existing Constraints of a planning application. Development of the site is considered to have a low requirements? shopping, education and community facilities, although it is likely to have Flood Risk Zone 3A (High impact on flooding, mitigation required where appropriate. Is there education/community/health facility capacity for an adverse impact upon the existing public right of way. It is also 0% Vulnerability) site requirements? likely to add pressure on local congestion, particularly along Newcastle What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, Road through Boldon which is prone to traffic issues and forms part of the local shopping services, public transport, education, community, Strategic Road Network. A robust travel plan would need to be developed and green infrastructure opportunities? and the need for physical mitigation assessed.

Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is close to shopping services in East / West 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Boldon. It has good access to green infrastructure such as required required the green belt, but there appears to be a general lack of required required required Surface Water Flooding playing pitches and allotments. It is also close to the strategic road network and existing bus provision. There are education and community facilities in the   Boldon area. 

mitigation would only be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is not considered suitable for development due Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation to potential adverse impacts on the green belt, suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone landscape, green infrastructure and infrastructure and required required development suitable for development services. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC28d Site Area:3.43ha Site Location: Land at Green Lane east of Mundles YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,300m Is the site in the Green Belt? separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: Lane, East Boldon NO  Sunderland by 13%.

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / separation between South Tyneside and Sunderland. C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open co untryside Development would affect the setting, character and local D. Greenfield land in open countryside Area of High Landscape Value or Allocations: distinctiveness of the fringe village of East Boldon. Landscape Significance / Great North Local Wildlife Site Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Forest / Green Belt /Wildlife Corridor / /Strategic Recreational or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Strategic Road Network Open Space / Wildlife required required required Corridors / Green Belt

 Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous views of Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The hedgerows and open arable farmland in this area support a wide range Significant surrounding green belt area landscape. It is also within an Area of High Category 1: Ramsar Site , Special Protection Area of farmland birds, many of which are priority species and/or high on the list Constraints Landscape Significance. Overall it is considered that this site would have a Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation of conservation concern. The site is within a wildlife corridor. Due to the Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value high impact and significant mitigation would be required. Constraints (SAC) site’s scale and location adjacent to existing developments, it is considered Constraints or Significance  that development of this site would have a medium impact upon the

biodiversity of the area, and appropriate mitigation would be required. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO)  Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Impact on wildlife corridor. the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Development of this site is considered to have a medium impact in terms of Allotment Constraints heritage. A desk-based assessment followed by a geophysical survey is likely to Conservation Area be required which may lead to further archaeological investigation by trial Public Right of Way trenching. If any ridge and furrow survives on this site it will also need to be (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) recorded by a topographical survey. Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site No Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required

fields?  Site quality classification in Open n/a  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a Flood Risk Zone and only has a small amount of surface Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? It is considered that the site would have a significant impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) water flooding issues, however this could be appropriately attenuated as part Is there water and sewerage capacity for site capacity of infrastructure and services. It is reasonably close to existing Constraints of a planning application. Development of the site is considered to have a low requirements? shopping, education and community facilities, although it is likely to have Flood Risk Zone 3A (High impact on flooding, mitigation required where appropriate. Is there education/community/health facility capacity for an adverse impact upon the existing public right of way. It is also 0% Vulnerability) site requirements? likely to add pressure on local congestion, particularly along Newcastle What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, Road through Boldon which is prone to traffic issues and forms part of the local shopping services, public transport, education, community, Strategic Road Network. A robust travel plan would need to be developed and green infrastructure opportunities? and the need for physical mitigation assessed.

Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is close to shopping services in East / West 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Boldon. It has good access to green infrastructure such as required required the green belt, but there appears to be a general lack of required required required Surface Water Flooding playing pitches and allotments. It is also close to the strategic road network and existing bus provision. There are education and community facilities in the   Boldon area. 

mitigation would only be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is not considered suitable for development due Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation to potential adverse impacts on the green belt, suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone landscape, green infrastructure and infrastructure and required required development suitable for development services. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

LR Ref: BC28e Site Area:3.09ha Site Location: Land west of Bridle Path, West YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,050m Is the site in the Green Belt? separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: Boldon NO  Sunderland by 19%.

Land Use: Agriculture / Open Space Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Recreation the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of  Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead?  4. To preserve the special & separate 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land?  4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. Development on site would reduce the green belt encouraE. Developmentging the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. separation between South Tyneside and Sunderland. thePurpose riverside 5: ?

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Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous views of Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within 300m of two local wildlife sites. The hedgerows and open Significant surrounding green belt area landscape. It is also within an Area of High Category 1: Ramsar Site , Special Protection Area arable farmland in this area support a wide range of farmland birds, many Constraints Landscape Significance and contributes to the setting of the Boldon Downhill Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation of which are priority species and/or high on the list of conservation Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value  Area of High Landscape Value, as well as the setting of the village of East Constraints (SAC) concern. The site is within a wildlife corridor. Due to the site’s scale and Constraints or Significance Boldon. Overall it is considered that this site would have a high impact and location adjacent to existing developments, it is considered that

significant mitigation would be required. development of this site would have a medium impact upon the Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) biodiversity of the area, and appropriate mitigation would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO)  Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Impact on wildlife corridor. the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play  Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Development of this site is considered to have a medium impact in terms of Allotment Constraints heritage. A desk-based assessment followed by a geophysical survey is likely to Conservation Area be required which may lead to further archaeological investigation by trial Public Right of Way  trenching. If any ridge and furrow survives on this site it will also need to be (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) recorded by a topographical survey. Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site Yes Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required

The site is close to shopping services in East / West Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Boldon. It has good access to green infrastructure such as Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation the green belt, but there appears to be a general lack of or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required playing pitches and allotments. It is also close to the required required required Surface Water Flooding strategic road network and existing bus provision. There are education and community facilities in the  Boldon area.  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat  The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is in a viable area for residential development but not in a strong market Topography contamination. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the location for B-use class economic development. potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be How many homes could be provided? 70 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? N/A Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed considered further. The site is considered to have a zero/low impact and mitigation would only be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is not considered suitable for development due Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation to potential impacts on the landscape and infrastructure suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone and services. required required development suitable for development development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC29 Site Area: 0.05ha Site Location: Land adjacent to Belle Vue Villa, YES  Residential/Economic development on this small scale site is not considered to substantially have an overall adverse impact on the SHLAA Ref: gb.02.006 Belle Vue Lane, East Boldon NO  Is the site in the Green Belt? green belt. It would only result in a reduction of 2% of openness lost between South Tyneside and its nearest boundary with Sunderland. Land Use: Open land Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agriculture, Residential the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. CheckTo check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of  Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  further encroachment? 2. To safeguard the borough’s countryside from 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with  furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate  3. charactersTo prevent of the the merging Urban Fringeof South villages? Tyneside with Sunderland,5. To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Development preserve the is speciallikely to andhave separate little or no characters adverse impact. of BoldonB. Deve Colliery,lopment West likely toBoldon, have limited East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact which can be mitigated. andC. Whitburn?Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. 5.Purpose To assist 5: in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouragingA. Brownfield the land recycling forming ofpart land, of the particularly built up area along theB. riversideGreenfield? land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside

D. Greenfield land in open countryside

It is considered that development of this site would have Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Belt due to Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Belt / Great North Forest - Wildlife Corridor / Local the site’s relationship with surroundings. Mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Habitat Creation / Wildlife Corridor/ Wildlife Site would be required. required required required Mineral Safeguarding Area / Area of High Landscape Value / Coal Authority Standing Advice Area 

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in a prominent open space corridor. It is also within the The site is within a wildlife corridor but due to the site’s scale and location Significant Boldon Downhill Area of Landscape Significance, but it is noted that the recent Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: in close proximity to existing development; it is considered that Constraints South Tyneside Landscape Character Study (2012) recommends that this Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area development of this site would have a low impact upon the biodiversity of Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value  designation be amended. Due to the site’s small scale and location adjacent to Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation the area. Mitigation required where appropriate. Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance existing develo pment, it is considered that further development would have a

medium impact. Mitigation would be required. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS) Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation buffer) required required required required required Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture due to potential impacts upon the setting of a nearby Conservation Area listed building. Mitigation would be required. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional No flooding issues have been identified on the site. Developing this site is Is there road capacity for site traffic generation?  It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to capacity 0% Significant Floodplain) considered to have a zero/low impact in regards to flooding but some further of infrastructure and services, as whilst it is reasonably isolated from Is there water and sewerage capacity for site  Constraints evidence may be required prior to development. Mitigation required where requirements? existing capacity, it is of a very small scale. Mitigation required where Flood Risk Zone 3A (High appropriate. Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  appropriate. Vulnerability) site requirements? 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network,

local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation The site is not reasonably close to shopping services. It or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation has good access to green infrastructure such as the green required required required required required belt. There are education and community facilities in the Surface Water Flooding Boldon area. Whilst somewhat isolated, it is noted that the scale of potential development is unlikely to put 0%  pressure on local infrastructure. 

required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the site is potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development. Potential impacts upon the green belt and suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone landscape, and heritage and character of surrounding required required development suitable for development properties would have to be considered further. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal  mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC30 Site Area:4.146ha Site Location: Former MoD bunkers and medical YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,400m separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: stores, Green Lane, East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  Sunderland by 36%. gb.02.001a Land Use: Former MOD Bunkers and Medical Stores Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agriculture the fivefive purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the builtof the-up area of  B Southbuilt -Tynup eside?area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  further encroachment? 2. To safeguard the borough’s countryside from 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with E further encroachment?  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with  characters of the Urban Fringe villages? B Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4.Purpose To preserve 1-4: the special and separate characters of C BoldonA. Development Colliery, Westis likely Boldon, to have East little Boldon,or no adverse Cleadon impact. andB. DevelopmentWhitburn? likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impact area, bywith major mitigation required. C encouragingE. Development the wouldrecycling have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: theA. riversideBrownfield? land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: It is considered that development of this brownfield site would have a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Green Belt / Great North Forest - Green Belt / Great North Habitat Creation / Reclamation Site / Forest / Strategic Route Belt. The site is within a sensitive corridor that separates East Boldon and Sunderland. However, it does contain Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Wildlife Corridor / Public Rights of Way Network / Recreational or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation / Area of High Landscape Value / Water Open Space substantial existing development and has a series of required required required Source Protection Zone / Mineral screenings from mounds/tree belts. Mitigation would be

Safeguarding Area / Coal Authority required.

Standing Advice Area  Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor and is visible from a number of The site is within a wildlife corridor and in close proximity to Local Wildlife Significant locations. It is also within an Area of High Landscape Significance. Whilst the Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: Sites. The hedgerows and open arable farmland in this area support a wide Constraints site contains existing buildings, it is noted that it is within a sensitive landscape Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area range of farmland birds, many of which are priority species and/or high on Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value corridor. Developing the site is considered to have a medium impact on the Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation the list of conservation concern. Due to the site’s scale and location Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance  landscape and mitigation would be required. adjacent to existing developments, it is considered that development of this

site would have a medium impact upon the biodiversity of the area, and Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) appropriate mitigation would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS)  Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS) Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Includes habitats for priority  protected / DBAP species species and/or those high on the or habitats on the site? list of conservation concern.

Would the development of Potential impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) Site is located within a green belt green infrastructure corridor and has Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site is the locally-listed former MOD bunkers and medical stores. Significant public rights of way adjacent. Assuming that development would be broadly Constraints Constraints Village Green restricted to brownfield elements of the site, it is considered that developing this site would have a low impact on green infrastructure. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard However mitigation would be required where appropriate. candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture by being a locally listed heritage asset. Appropriate Conservation Area mitigation would be required to mitigate impacts and preserve and enhance Public Right of Way  existing heritage assets. (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway)

Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/  Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required

fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding has been identified on some parts of the site. However, Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) 0% this could be appropriately attenuated as part of any planning application Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? capacity of infrastructure and services, as whilst it is not considered that its Constraints scheme for development. Developing this site is considered to have a low requirements? scale would put a significant impact upon local infrastructure, certain Flood Risk Zone 3A (High impact in regards to flooding. Mitigation required where appropriate. Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  improvements will be required such as local road infrastructure, particularly Vulnerability) site requirements? access to Sunderland Road. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation The site is reasonably isolated from services and road and or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation water infrastructure would have to be improved. The site required required has good links to green infrastructure such as the green required required required Surface Water Flooding belt, but appears to be a general lack of children’s play  areas and allotments. It is reasonably close to the  strategic road network and existing bus provision, and  within a 1km of East Boldon Metro Station. There are

education and community facilities in the Boldon area. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not a strong market location for B- Topography  (AFI ref - ES/174-A8) with former uses including MOD Medical Stores and use class economic development. Bunkers (c.130-1960), Glass Manufacture (c.1960-) and Factories (c.1951- How many homes could be provided? 63 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope 1987). It is also within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the How many jobs could the site provide for? 260 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating considered further. The site is considered to have a medium impact and Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope mitigation would be required. Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the previously-developed Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation ‘brownfield’ footprint within this site is potentially suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone suitable for development. Impacts upon the landscape, required required development suitable for development green belt, East Boldon Conservation Area and development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) infrastructure capacity will have to be considered. Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal  mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC30a Site Area:3.46ha Site Location: Land north of former MoD bunkers YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,400m separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: and medical stores, Green Lane, East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  Sunderland by 22%. gb.02.001a Land Use: Agriculture Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agriculture, Former MOD Stores the fivefive purposes purposes of ofthe the Green Green Belt Belt?? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawl of the builtof the-up area of  B Southbuilt -Tyneside?up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  further encroachment? 2. To safeguard the borough’s countryside from 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with E further encroachment?  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with  characters of the Urban Fringe villages? B Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4.Purpose To preserve 1-4: the special and separate characters of C BoldonA. Development Colliery, Westis likely Boldon, to have East little Boldon,or no adverse Cleadon impact. andB. DevelopmentWhitburn? likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impact area, bywith major mitigation required. C encoE. Devuragingelopment the wouldrecycling have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: theA. riversideBrownfield? land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: It is considered that development of this site would have a high impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. The site is Green Belt / Great North Forest - Green Belt / Great North Habitat Creation / Reclamation Site / Forest / Strategic Route within a sensitive corridor that separates East Boldon and Sunderland. Significant mitigation would be required. Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Wildlife Corridor / Public Rights of Way Network / Recreational or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation / Area of High Landscape Value / Water Open Space required required required Source Protection Zone / Mineral

Safeguarding Area / Coal Authority Standing Advice Area  Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor and is visible from a number of The site is within a wildlife corridor and in close proximity to Local Wildlife Significant locations. It is also within an Area of High Landscape Significance. It is noted Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: Sites. The hedgerows and open arable farmland in this area support a wide Constraints that it is within a sensitive landscape corridor. Developing the site is Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area range of farmland birds, many of which are priority species and/or high on Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value considered to have a high impact on the landscape and significant mitigation Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation the list of conservation concern. Due to the site’s scale and location Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance  would be required. adjacent to existing developments, it is considered that development of this

site would have a medium impact upon the biodiversity of the area, and Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) appropriate mitigation would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Includes habitats for priority  protected / DBAP species species and/or those high on the or habitats on the site? list of conservation concern.

Would the development of Potential impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats? Historic Environment and Culture Green Infrastructure Category 1: Scheduled Ancient Monument Does the site have any historical or archaeological significance? Category 1: Historic Park or Garden (EH List) Site is located within a green belt green infrastructure corridor and has Significant (+ 50m buffer zone if not designated) The site is adjacent to the locally-listed former MOD bunkers and medical Significant public rights of way adjacent. Assuming that development would be broadly Constraints stores. Constraints Village Green restricted to brownfield elements of the site, it is considered that developing this site would have a low impact on green infrastructure. World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard However mitigation would be required where appropriate. candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Appropriate mitigation would be required. Conservation Area Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/  Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding has been identified on some parts of the site. However, Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) 0% this could be appropriately attenuated as part of any planning application Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? capacity of infrastructure and services, as whilst it is not considered that its Constraints scheme for development. Developing this site is considered to have a low requirements? scale would put a significant impact upon local infrastructure, certain Flood Risk Zone 3A (High impact in regards to flooding. Mitigation required where appropriate. Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  improvements will be required such as local road infrastructure, particularly Vulnerability) site requirements? access to Sunderland Road. 0% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation The site is reasonably isolated from services and road and or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation water infrastructure would have to be improved. The site required required required required required has good links to green infrastructure such as the green Surface Water Flooding belt, but appears to be a general lack of children’s play  areas and allotments. It is reasonably close to the  strategic road network and existing bus provision, and  within a 1km of East Boldon Metro Station. There are

education and community facilities in the Boldon area. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not a strong market location for B- Topography  (AFI ref - ES/174-A8) with former uses including MOD Medical Stores and use class economic development. Bunkers (c.130-1960), Glass Manufacture (c.1960-) and Factories (c.1951- How many homes could be provided? 124 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope 1987). It is also within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the How many jobs could the site provide for? 322 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating considered further. The site is considered to have a medium impact and Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope mitigation would be required. Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that this site is not suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development due to impacts upon the landscape, green suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone belt, East Boldon Conservation Area and infrastructure required required development suitable for development capacity. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land    Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC31 Site Area:241.86ha Site Location: Land between Hylton Lane and the East YES  Residential/Economic development would eradicate the separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and Sunderland. SHLAA Ref: NA Boldon/Sunderland metro line, East/West Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  Land Use: Agricultural / golf course Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development on this site impact upon Low  Impact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Cemetery the five purposes of the Green Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the  Site Photos Designations Map built-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  further encroachment? 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate  characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside It is considered that development of this site would have D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: a high impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. It would Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – nearly eradicate what is already a sensitive corridor Green Belt / Great North Forest - Habitat Green Belt / Great or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation separating South Tyneside and Sunderland and the Creation / Wildlife Corridor / Local North Forest / required required required Wildlife Sites / Public Rights of Way / Conservation Area / Boldons would lose all sense of local distinctiveness. Significant mitigation would be required. Recreational open space / Area of High Recreational Open Landscape Value / Tree Preservation Space / Reclamation Orders / Water Source Protection Zone / Site / Site of Special  Strategic Route Network / Mineral Scientific Interest / Safeguarding Area / Coal Authority Local Nature Reserve Standing Advice Area Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous views of Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within a wildlife corridor and includes the Black Plantation, Low Significant surrounding green belt area landscape and lies within an Area of High Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area House Copse and Turner’s Hill Local Wildlife Sites – see Local Wildlife Sites Constraints Landscape Significance and an Area of High Landscape Value. The site Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation and Local Geodiversity Sites – Technical Appendices (2010) for further Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value  particularly contributes to the setting of Boldon Downhill, one of the most Constraints (SAC) details. It is considered that due to the scale of this development site within Constraints or Significance significant landscapes in the borough, and the setting of the historic village of this Wildlife Corridor in addition to biodiversity value onsite, that Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) East Boldon. There are also a few Tree Preservation Orders on the north and development would have a high impact. Significant mitigation required. western boundaries. Overall it is considered that development of this site Tree Preservation Order (TPO)  would have a high impact due to its scale and location and significant Local Nature Reserve mitigation would be required. Grade 2 or 3a Agricultural Land Category 2: Local Wildlife Site (LWS)  Constraints Local Geodiversity Site (LGS)

Area of Significant Historic Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Landscape or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation Great Crested Newt Pond (+500m or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation required required buffer) required required required

Wildlife Corridor 

Are there any known a) Scrub  protected / DBAP species b) Lowland meadows and pasture  or habitats on the site? c) Broadleaf woodland d) Ponds e) Magnesian limestone grassland Would the development of Likely impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play  Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure  Developing this site is considered to have a high impact on heritage assets Allotment Constraints within and adjacent that is exacerbated by its scale. Significant mitigation Conservation Area would be required. Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/  Is the proposed development site Yes – Golf Course Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  What is the site quality score N/A  identified in SPD3?

Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding has been identified on small areas of the site. However, Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a high impact in regards to capacity Significant Floodplain) this could be appropriately attenuated as part of any planning application Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? of infrastructure and services. It would provide critical mass for services Constraints scheme for development. Developing this site is considered to have a low requirements? but significant new investment is likely to be required, particularly to

Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for ? impact in regards to flooding. Mitigation required where appropriate. mitigate traffic increases and loss of green infrastructure. Vulnerability) site requirements? <1% What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) <1% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation The site is isolated from shopping services but has good or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation access green infrastructure such as the green belt. It is required required required required required also close to the strategic road network and existing bus Surface Water Flooding provision. Due to the scale of development it is

  considered that significant infrastructure requirements  would be required. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within a range of areas for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not a strong market location for B- Topography  contamination (AFI refs - ES/175-A7, ES/176-A7, ES/174-A8 , ES/201-A9, use class economic development. ES/173-A10) with former uses including quarrying (c1898), cement How many homes could be provided? 5442 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope manufacture (c1921-1938), infilling, glass manufacture (c.1960-), factories How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

(c.1951-1987), waste management facilities, Hospital. The site has an uneven International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating  topography, electricity infrastructure and is within a Mineral Safeguarding Steep Slope Area, and therefore the potential presence of minerals and their extraction Site Appraisal Conclusion would need to be considered further. The site is considered to have a high impact and significant mitigation would be required. Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Site is not considered potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development due to high impacts upon the green suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone belt/landscape and townscape, biodiversity, heritage required required development suitable for development assets, green infrastructure, ground conditions and development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)  capacity of infrastructure. Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m  buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC31a Site Area: 5.84 Site Location: Land at Boldon Golf Course, Dipe YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,060m Is the site in the Green Belt? separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: Lane, West Boldon NO  Sunderland by 18%.

Land Use: Golf Course Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Cemetery the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt ? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the  Site Photos Designations Map 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with 

Sunderland,characters Wasof thehington Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land?  4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / Area of High Landscape Value or Allocations: Development on site would reduce the green belt Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – separation between South Tyneside and Sunderland. Landscape Significance / Green Area of High Landscape Value or or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Belt / Strategic Recreational Landscape Significance / Green Development would have an impact on the setting, character and local distinctiveness of the fringe village of required required required Open Spaces and Playing Fields / Belt / Strategic Recreational Great North Forest / Local Open Spaces and Playing Fields / West Boldon.

Wildlife Site / Wildlife Corridor Great North Forest / Local Wildlife Site / Wildlife Corridor 

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous views of Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within a wildlife corridor and is 50m from a local wildlife site. It is Significant surrounding green belt area landscape and lies within an Area of High Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area considered that due to the scale of this development site within this Constraints Landscape Significance and an Area of High Landscape Value. The site Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation Wildlife Corridor in addition to biodiversity value onsite, that development Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value particularly contributes to the setting of Boldon Downhill, one of the most Constraints (SAC) would have a high impact. Significant mitigation required. Constraints or Significance  significant landscapes in the borough. There are also a number of Tree

Preservation Orders along the western boundary. Overall it is considered that Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) this site would have a high impact due to its scale and location and significant mitigation would be required. Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve 

Wildlife Corridor  Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species  or habitats on the site? Would the development of Likely impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area 

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low impact on heritage. Mitigation Allotment Constraints required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway)  Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site Yes – Golf Course Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open N/A  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a flood risk zone and no surface water flooding issues Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? It is considered that the site would have a high impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) have been identified on the site by the Environment Agency. Developing the Is there water and sewerage capacity for site capacity of infrastructure and services. It would provide critical mass for Constraints site is considered to have a low impact on flooding. requirements? services but significant new investment is likely to be required, particularly Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for 0% to mitigate traffic increases and loss of green infrastructure. Vulnerability) site requirements? What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is isolated from shopping services but has good 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation access green infrastructure such as the green belt. It is required required required required required also close to the strategic road network and existing bus Surface Water Flooding provision. Due to the scale of development it is  considered that significant infrastructure requirements would be required.  0%

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation with regards to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is in a viable area for residential development but not in a strong market Topography  contamination but is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the location for B-use class economic development, potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be How many homes could be provided? 131 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope considered further. The site is considered to have a low impact, mitigation How many jobs could the site provide for? N/A Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Site is not considered suitable for development due to Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation high impacts upon the green belt/landscape and suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone townscape, biodiversity, heritage assets, green required required development suitable for development infrastructure, ground conditions and capacity of development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) infrastructure. Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC31b Site Area: 1.5ha Site Location: Low House Farm, Green YES  Residential/Economic development on this site would reduce the current Is the site in the Green Belt? 1,440m separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside SHLAA Ref: Lane/Sunderland Road, East Boldon NO  and Sunderland by 12%

Land Use: Agriculture, Commercial Site appraised for: Housing / B-Use Class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agriculture the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Be lt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of  Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland,characters Wofashington the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land?  4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe

C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / D. Greenfield land in open countryside Green Belt / Flood Risk Zone 3 / Surface Allocations: Water Flooding Zone / Public Right of Recreational Open Space Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Way /Area of High Landscape Value or / Strategic Road Network Development of this brownfield site would have a low or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Significance / Wildlife Corridor / Great / Electricity Pylons and impact on the green belt. However, development would required required required North Forest High Voltage Overhead likely have an impact on the setting, character and local Power Lines / Great distinctiveness of the fringe village of East Boldon.

North Forest  Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This commercial site lies within an Area of High Landscape Value or Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is located within a Wildlife Corridor and within 300m of a local Significant Significance. Whilst it is partially shielded by vegetation on the approach to Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area wildlife site. Due to the developed nature of the site, it is considered that Constraints the fringe village of East Boldon, large sheds somewhat detract from the Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation further development of the site would have a medium impact and require Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value setting of the village. Redevelopment of site has the potential to improve or Constraints (SAC) some mitigation. Constraints or Significance  detract from the landscape and townscape and it is therefore considered that

development would have an overall medium impact and mitigation would be Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor   Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Likely impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact on the settings of Allotment Constraints heritage assets. Mitigation would be required. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway)  Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site n/a Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open n/a  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Part of the site is within Flood Risk Zones 2 and 3. No surface water flooding Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? It is considered that developing the site would have a low impact in regards Significant Floodplain) has been identified on the site. Developing the site is considered to have a Is there water and sewerage capacity for site to infrastructure and services. Constraints medium impact on flooding, some mitigation would be required. requirements? Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for 9% Vulnerability) site requirements? What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is fairly close to shopping services and has good 11% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation access to green infrastructure such as the green belt. It is required required required required required also close to the strategic road network and existing bus Surface Water Flooding provision. Due to the scale of development it is considered that minimal infrastructure requirements would be required.  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation with regards to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is in a viable area for residential development but not in a strong market Topography  contamination but is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the location for B-use class economic development. potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be How many homes could be provided? 38 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope considered further. Because there are buildings on the site, site investigations How many jobs could the site provide for? N/A Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

would be recommended but there is no significant potential for International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating contamination. The site is considered to have a low impact, mitigation required Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope where appropriate. Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is considered to be potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development, however, any adverse impacts on the suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone green belt, landscape, biodiversity, historic environment, required required development suitable for development green infrastructure, flooding and infrastructure capacity development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) would require further consideration and mitigation. Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land  Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal  mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC31c Site Area: 13ha Site Location: Land north west of Sunderland YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,410m Is the site in the Green Belt? separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: Greyhound Stadium NO  Sunderland by 33%.

Land Use: Agriculture Site appraised for: Housing / B-Use Class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would developm developmentent on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpa ct  High Adjacent Uses: Agriculture, Commercial/Recreation the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of  Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with  Sunderland,characters Washingtoof the Urbann or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thPurposee riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / Green Belt / Wildlife Corridor / Local Allocations: Development on site would reduce the green belt separation between South Tyneside and Sunderland. Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Wildlife Site / Great North Forest / Green Belt / Wildlife or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Strategic Road Network / Surface Water Corridor / Local Wildlife Development would have an impact on the setting, character and local distinctiveness of the fringe village of required required required Flood Zone Site / Great North Forest East Boldon.

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Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers continuous views of Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within a wildlife corridor and includes Low House Copse Local Significant surrounding green belt area landscape. The area consists of open to semi- Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area Wildlife Sites – see Local Wildlife Sites and Local Geodiversity Sites – Constraints enclosed areas of urban fringe and agricultural land, with views towards Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation Technical Appendices (2010) for further details. It is considered that due to Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Sunderland and the wider Green Belt. The site is adjacent to an Area of High Constraints (SAC) the scale of this development site within this Wildlife Corridor in addition to Constraints or Significance Landscape Significance and an Area of High Landscape Value. Overall it is biodiversity value onsite, that development would have a high impact.

considered that this site would have a high impact due to its scale and location Significant mitigation required. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and significant mitigation would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

Are there any known a) Broadleaf woodland  protected / DBAP species b) Ponds  or habitats on the site? Would the development of Likely impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional A small part of the site is within Flood Risk Zones 2 and 3. Some surface water Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? It is considered that given its size and indicative capacity, developing the Significant Floodplain) flooding has also been identified on the site. Development of the site is Is there water and sewerage capacity for site site would have a high impact in regards to infrastructure and services. Constraints considered to have a low impact on flooding. Mitigation required where requirements? Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for 2% appropriate. Vulnerability) site requirements? What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is fairly close to shopping services and has good 3% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation access to green infrastructure such as the green belt. It is required required required required required also close to the strategic road network and existing bus Surface Water Flooding provision. However, due to the scale of development it is considered that significant infrastructure requirements  would be required in order to accommodate and mitigate 

its impacts.

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation with regards to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is within a viable area for residential development but not in a strong Topography contamination but is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the market location for economic development. potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be How many homes could be provided? 293 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope considered further. The site is considered to have a low impact, mitigation How many jobs could the site provide for? N/A Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is not considered suitable for development, due Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation to potential adverse impacts on the green belt, suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone landscape, biodiversity, green infrastructure and required required development suitable for development infrastructure capacity. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC32a Site Area:2.21ha Site Location: Boldon Cricket Ground, Sunderland YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,410m separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: Road, East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  Sunderland by 12%.

Land Use: Agricultural/ Cricket Club Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of  Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from  2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with  Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of s ignificantland, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / It is considered that development of this site would have Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – a high impact upon the borough’s Green Belt, as it would Green Belt/ Great North Forest – Allocations: or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation reduce the separation between the built up areas of Habitat creation/ Wildlife Corridor/ Green Belt/ Great North required required required Recreational open space/ Flood Risk/ Forest/ Local Wildlife South Tyneside and Sunderland and would develop a large site protruding past settlement boundaries in a Water Source Protection Zone/ Mineral Site/ Public Rights of Safeguarding Area/ Coal Authority Way/ Strategic Route prominent location. Significant mitigation would be Standing Advice Area Network/ Area of High required.  Landscape Value

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land An area of semi-enclosed area of urban fringe and agricultural land Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within a wildlife corridor and is close to Low House Copse Significant which offers some views of surrounding green belt area landscape. It is Category 1: Ramsar Site Local Wildlife Site, which contains two habitats and is used by a Constraints also adjacent to an Area of High Landscape Significance. Overall it is Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) range of birds including water rail, during the winter and Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance considered that thi s site would have medium impact on surrounding whitethroat, willow warbler and reed bunting. Development could landscape and mitigation would be required. have an impact on this designation. It is considered developing this Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) site would have medium impact and appropriate mitigation would be required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor   Are there any known Unknown protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Potential impact due to Wildlife  the site impact upon the Corridor and LWS. connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play  Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Mitigation would be required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site required required Yes – Boldon Cricket required required required Structure/ Space designated as open space or playing and Bowls Club fields?  Site quality classification in Open Cricket pitch –  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch standard quality Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Part of the site is within a Flood Risk Zone. Development of the site is Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? It is considered that the site would have a high impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) considered to have a medium impact on flooding. Mitigation would be Is there water and sewerage capacity for site capacity of infrastructure and services, as whilst it is reasonably close to Constraints required. requirements? some services and transport provision, it is likely to have an adverse impact Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  upon green infrastructure if the existing cricket and bowls club are lost. It is Vulnerability) 20% site requirements? also likely to add pressure on local congestion, particularly along Newcastle What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, Road through Boldon which is prone to traffic issues. local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is close to shopping services in East Boldon. It has good 27% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation access to green infrastructure but there appears to be a general required required lack of children’s play areas and allotments. It is also close to the required required required Surface Water Flooding strategic road network and existing bus provision, and close to East Boldon Metro station. There are education and community  facilities in the Boldon area.  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat This site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but just outside a strong market location Topography  contamination. The site has electricity infrastructure onsite and is within a for B-use class economic development. Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the potential presence of minerals How many homes could be provided? 54 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope and their extraction would need to be considered further. The site is How many jobs could the site provide for? N/A Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m  buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC33a Site Area:1.56ha Site Location: Land south of St. John’s Terrace and YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,410m Is the site in the Green Belt? separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: Natley Avenue, East Boldon NO  Sunderland by 4%.

Land Use: Agricultural - greenfield Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Recreational the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E – Open Space 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the  built-up area? 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of Site Photos Designations Map 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from South Tyneside?  further encroachment? 3.2. To psafeguardrevent merging the borough’s of South countryside Tyneside with from  furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate  characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with 5.Sunderland, To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Development preserve the is speciallikely to andhave separate little or no characters adverse impact. of BoldonB. Development Colliery, West likely toBoldon, have limited East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact which can be mitigated. andC. Whitburn?Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. 5.E. To Development assist in the would regeneration have significant of the adverse urban area,impact by with significant mitigation required. encouragingPurpose 5: the recycling of land, particularly along A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area the riverside? B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

It is considered that development of this site would have

a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. Whilst, Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / it would reduce the separation between Boldon and Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Belt/ Great North Forest – Allocations: Sunderland and protrude past the broad settlement or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Habitat Creation/ Wildlife Green Belt/ Great North Forest/ boundaries, it is noted that the presence of existing required required required Corridor/ Mineral Safeguarding Local Wildlife Site/ Public Rights transport infrastructure and adjacent Area/ Coal Authority Standing of Way/ Strategic Route agricultural/residential/sports development provide some Advice Area Network/ Area of High containment from the wider Green Belt area and reduce Landscape Value/ Recreational  potential impacts. It would significantly alter the defined Open Space settlement boundary of the fringe village of East Boldon. Mitigation would be required. Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor which offers some views Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within a wildlife corridor and is within 300m of two Local Significant of surrounding green belt area landscape to the South. It is also Category 1: Ramsar Site Wildlife Sites. The proximity to these sites may result in some Constraints adjacent to an Area of High Landscape Significance. Overall it is Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) negative impact on the designated sites. As the site is pasture land it Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance considered that this site would have medium impact on surrounding may also support some biodiversity. It is considered that due to the landscape and mitigation would be required. site’s scale and location that it would have a medium impact, Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) mitigation would be required to offset impacts on biodiversity value.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor 

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Potential impact due to Wildlife the site impact upon the Corridor. connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Mitigation would be required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is not within a flood risk zone, a very small amount of surface Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to capacity Significant Floodplain) water flooding has been identified on part of the site. However this Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? of infrastructure and services, as the site is in reasonably close to existing Constraints could be appropriately attenuated as part of any planning application requirements? services and transport provision, and not considered to put significant Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  <1% scheme for development. Developing the site is considered to have a pressure on infrastructure. However, it is considered that infrastructure Vulnerability) site requirements? zero/low impact on flooding. investment will be required, particularly to mitigate likely impacts on local What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, congestion such as along Newcastle Road through Boldon which is prone to local shopping services, public transport, education, community, traffic issues. and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is close to shopping services in East Boldon. It has good <1% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation access to green infrastructure such as the green belt, but there required required appears to be a general lack of children’s play areas and required required required Surface Water Flooding allotments. It is also close to the strategic road network and existing bus provision, and close to East Boldon metro station.  There are education and community facilities in the Boldon area;   however, it is likely that new infrastructure and services may be required, such a local road improvements.

mitigation would only be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is considered potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development, however, potential adverse impacts on suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone green belt and landscape would require further required required development suitable for development consideration and some mitigation. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC33b Site Area:1.88ha Site Location: Land south-east of Natley Avenue, YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,410m separation distance between Boldon and Sunderland by 6%. SHLAA Ref: East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Agricultural – greenfield, Residential Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpacImpactt  High Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Recreational the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Open Space 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the  built-up area? 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of Site Photos Designations Map 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from South Tyneside?  further encroachment? 3.2. To psafeguardrevent merging the borough’s of South countryside Tyneside with from  furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate  characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with 5.Sunderland, To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Development preserve the is speciallikely to andhave separate little or no characters adverse impact. of BoldonB. Dev Colliery,elopment West likely toBoldon, have limited East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact which can be mitigated. andC. Whitburn?Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. 5.E. To Development assist in the would regeneration have significant of the adverse urban area,impact by with significant mitigation required. encouragingPurpose 5: the recycling of land, particularly along A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area the riverside? B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

It is considered that development of this site would have

a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. Whilst, Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / it would reduce the separation between Boldon and Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Belt/ Great North Forest – Allocations: Sunderland and protrude past the broad settlement or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Habitat Creation/ Wildlife Corridor/ Green Belt/ Great North boundaries, it is noted that the presence of existing required required required Flood Risk Forest/ Local Wildlife Site transport infrastructure and adjacent agricultural/residential/sports development provide some containment from the wider Green Belt area and reduce potential impacts. It would significantly alter the defined  settlement boundary of the fringe village of East Boldon. Mitigation would be required. Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land An area of semi-enclosed urban fringe and agricultural land which Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within a wildlife corridor and is 50m from the Low House Significant offers some views of surrounding green belt area landscape to the Copse Local Wildlife Site and 80m from Boldon Flats Local Wildlife Constraints Category 1: Ramsar Site South. It is also adjacent to an Area of High Landscape Significance. Site. Due to the proximity of the site to the local wildlife site it is Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) Constraints or Significance Overall it is considered that this site would have medium impact on Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) considered that appropriate mitigation would be required to offset surrounding landscape and mitigation would be required. impacts on biodiversity issues. Development would have a medium Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) impact.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor   Are there any known Unknown protected / DBAP species  or habitats on the site? Would the development of Potential impact on wildlife the site impact upon the corridor. connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

 Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch NA  Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Water flooding issues have been identified on the site, by the SFRA (2011) and Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a low impact in regards to capacity Significant Floodplain) surface water flood maps. 37% of the site is within flood zones 3 and 2 – part Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? of infrastructure and services, as the site is in reasonably close to existing Constraints of the site at its eastern end is within a Critical Drainage Area – see SFRA for requirements? services and transport provision, and not considered to put significant Flood Risk Zone 3A (High further details. Developing this site is considered to have a medium impact in Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  pressure on infrastructure. However, it is considered that infrastructure 30% Vulnerability) regards to flooding and mitigation would be required as part of any planning site requirements? investment will be required, particularly to mitigate likely impacts on local application scheme for development, such as managing surface water runoff to What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, congestion such as along Newcastle Road through Boldon which is prone to ensure that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of developments local shopping services, public transport, education, community, traffic issues. and there will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. and green infrastructure opportunities?

Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is close to shopping services in East Boldon. It has good Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 37% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation access to green infrastructure such as the green belt, but there or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation

required required appears to be a general lack of children’s play areas and required required required allotments. It is also close to the strategic road network and Surface Water Flooding existing bus provision, and is close to East Boldon metro station.

There are education and community facilities in the Boldon area;  however, it is likely that new infrastructure and services may be required such as local road improvements.   Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but just outside a strong market location Topography  contamination. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the for B-use class economic development. potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be How many homes could be provided? 44 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope considered further. The site is considered to have a zero/ low impact and How many jobs could the site provide for? N/A Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

mitigation would only be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the site is potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development subject to sufficient mitigation to offset suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone any adverse impacts on the green belt, landscape, required required development suitable for development biodiversity and flooding. Capacity of site for development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)  development reduced to reflect net development area Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone not within flood risk zone. Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m  buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC34a Site Area:0.69ha Site Location: Land at Glencourse, East Boldon YES  SHLAA Ref: Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Recreational open space, stables, Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpaImpactct  High agricultural the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Metro Line 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of Site Photos Designations Map 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from South Tyneside? further encroachment? 3.2. To psafeguardrevent merging the borough’s of South countryside Tyneside with from furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with 5.Sunderland, To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead? of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Development preserve the is speciallikely to andhave separate little or no characters adverse impact. of BoldonB. Develop Colliery,ment Wes likelyt toBoldon, have limited East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact which can be mitigated. andC. Whitburn?Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. 5.E. To Development assist in the would regeneration have significant of the adverse urban area,impact by with significant mitigation required. encouragingPurpose 5: the recycling of land, particularly along A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area the riverside? B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / Surface Water flood zone/ Flood Risk/ Allocations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Coal Authority Standing Advice Area/ Green Belt/ Great North or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Recreational Open Space/ Mineral Forest/ Local Wildlife required required required Safeguarding Area Site/ Public Rights of Way/ Conservation Area/

Flood Risk Zone/ Metro Line.

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land This is an area of semi-enclosed urban fringe and agricultural land. The Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is adjacent the Boldon Flats local wildlife site, and is Significant site itself is located between existing residential development and a Category 1: Ramsar Site separated by the Metro line. The site is green open space which Constraints Metro line. It has an urban character in the north and semi-rural Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) may support some biodiversity. It is considered that due to the Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance landscape in the south. It is reasonably contained and dominated by the site’s scale and location that it would have a medium impact, metro line. Overall it is considered that this site would have a low mitigation would be required to offset impacts on biodiversity value. Woodland Plantation impact on surrounding landscape/townscape and mitigation would be Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) required.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

Are there any known NA 

protected / DBAP species  or habitats on the site? Would the development of NA the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play  Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture, and mitigation would only be required where Conservation Area appropriate. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway)

Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site required required Glencourse local required required required Structure/ Space designated as open space or playing Open Space fields? Site quality classification in Open Quality: Low  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Value: Low  Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Surface water flooding issues have been identified on the site, by SFRA (2011). Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) However, this could be appropriately attenuated as part of any planning Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? capacity of infrastructure and services, as while the site is in reasonably Constraints application scheme for development. The site is also within a Critical Drainage requirements? close proximity to existing services and transport provision, it does provide Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Area- see SFRA for further details. Developing this site is therefore considered Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  an important local green space and stables in the area. Mitigation would be 0% Vulnerability) to have a high impact in regards to flooding and significant mitigation such as site requirements? required. managing surface water runoff to ensure that discharges are not increased What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, over the lifetime of developments and there will be no increased risk of local shopping services, public transport, education, community, flooding downstream. and green infrastructure opportunities?

Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is close to shopping services in East Boldon. It has good Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) 0% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation access to green infrastructure such as the green belt, but there or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation

required required appears to be a general lack of children’s play areas and required required required allotments. It is also close the strategic road network and Surface Water Flooding existing bus provision, and close to East Boldon metro station.  There are education and community facilities in the Boldon area.  

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but just outside a strong market location Topography  contamination. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore for B-use class economic development. How many homes could be provided? 31 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? the potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? N/A Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed  be considered further. The site is considered to have a zero/low impact International Advanced Manufacturing Park? and mitigation would only be required where appropriate. Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is considered suitable for residential Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development but not B-use class economic development suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone due to surroundings. However, it is noted that proximity required required development suitable for development to the adjacent metro line and metro station platform development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) and subsequent residential amenity issues may constrain Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone development. Development yield is based on a small  Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land parcel of the site (~0.2ha) accessible by the end of Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal Glencourse. Depending on access and layout, it is noted  mining) that other schemes such as allotment provision may High Voltage electricity line(+10m have potential and should be explored further. buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC34b Site Area:2.17ha Site Location: Land east of Natley Avenue, East YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,410m Is the site in the Green Belt? separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: Boldon NO  Sunderland by 6%.

Land Use: Recreational open space, stables, Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High agricultural the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agriculture, Metro line 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the  built-up area? 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of Site Photos Designations Map 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from South Tyneside?  further encroachment? 3.2. To psafeguardrevent merging the borough’s of South countryside Tyneside with from  furtherSunderland, encroachment? Washington or Gateshead? 4. To preserve the special & separate  characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with 5.Sunderland, To assist in Washington the regeneration or Gateshead of the urban?  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Purpose 1-4: 4.A. To Development preserve the is speciallikely to andhave separate little or no characters adverse impact. of BoldonB. Development Colliery, West likely toBoldon, have limited East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact which can be mitigated. andC. Whitburn?Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. D. Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. 5.E. To Development assist in the would regeneration have significant of the adverse urban area,impact by with significant mitigation required. encouragingPurpose 5: the recycling of land, particularly along A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area the riverside? B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe

The scale of the site is such that development would have C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / a low impact upon the borough’s Green Belt, although it would significantly alter the defined settlement boundary Green Belt/ Great North Forest – Allocations: of the fringe village of East Boldon. The presence of Habitat Creation/ Flood Risk/ Water Green Belt/ Great North Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Source Protection Zone/ Mineral Forest/ Local Wildlife existing transport infrastructure and adjacent residential development provide some containment from the wider or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Safeguarding Area/ Coal Authority Site/ Public Rights of required required required Standing Advice Area/ Recreational Way/ Conservation Area Green Belt area and reduce potential impacts. Mitigation

open space would be required where appropriate. 

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land An area of semi-enclosed area of urban fringe and agricultural land. Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is directly adjacent to the Boldon Flats local wildlife site and Significant This site is located between existing residential development and a Category 1: Ramsar Site the Low House Copse local wildlife site. It may also contribute to Constraints Metro line. It has an urban character in the north and semi-rural Significant Special Protection Area (SPA) habitat connectivity between these sites. Development of these Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Constraints or Significance landscape in the south. It is reasonably contained and dominated by the sites may result in some negative impact on these sites and metro line. Development is likely to have a medium impact on mitigation would be required. The site may also support some Woodland Plantation landscape/townscape. Mitigation required as appropriate. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) biodiversity due to its undeveloped state. It is considered to have a high impact.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor Are there any known Unknown   protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Potential impact on the the site impact upon the connectivity of local wildlife sites. connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play  Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have zero/ low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture, and mitigation would only be required where Conservation Area appropriate. Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site required required Glencourse local required required required Structure/ Space designated as open space or playing Open Space fields? Site quality classification in Open Quality: Low  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Value: Low  Strategy 2015? Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional With 25% of the site being in flood zones 3 and 2, the potential development Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) capacity of the residual net developable area of the site will be reduced. Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? capacity of infrastructure and services, as whilst the site is in reasonably Constraints Significant levels of mitigation would nevertheless be required as part of any requirements? close proximity to existing services and transport provision, it does provide Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  20% planning application to appropriately attenuate surface water flooding that an important local green space and stables in the area. Mitigation would be Vulnerability) currently affects about a further half of the site. site requirements? required. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site it close to shopping services in East Boldon. It has good 25% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation access to green infrastructure such as the green belt, but there required required appears to be a general lack of children’s play areas and required required required Surface Water Flooding allotments. It is also close to the strategic road network and existing bus provision, and close to East Boldon metro station. There are education and community facilities in the Boldon area.   

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but just outside a strong market location Topography  contamination. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the for B-use class economic development. potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be How many homes could be provided? 68 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? Gentle Slope considered further. The site is considered to have a zero/ low impact and How many jobs could the site provide for? N/A Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed  mitigation would only be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is considered to be not suitable for development Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation due to potential adverse impacts, particularly from suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone flooding and on biodiversity. Capacity of site for required required development suitable for development development reduced to reflect net development area development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)  not within flood risk zone. Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m  buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC35 Site Area:6.16ha Site Location: Land adjacent to metro line, Boldon YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 1,410m separation distance between the built up areas of South Tyneside and SHLAA Ref: NA Flats and Moor Lane Farm, Moor Lane, East Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  Sunderland by 3% and the 350m between Cleadon and Boldon by 51%. Boldon Land Use: Open Space, car park, Cattery Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High

Adjacent Uses: Open Space, Metro track, economic the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E development land 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the  built-up area? 1. Check unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area of Site Photos Designations Map 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from South Tyneside?  further encroachment? 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with  2. Sunderland,To safeguard Washington the borough’s or Gateshead?countryside from further encroachment? 4. To preserve the special & separate  characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 3.5. To preventassist in the mergingregeneration of South of the Tyneside urban with  Sunderland,area, by encouraging Washington the or recyclingGateshead? of land ? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. 4.B. To Development preserve the likely special to have and limited separate negative characters impact whichof can be mitigated. BoldonC. Development Colliery, West may have Boldon, a moderate East Boldon, negative Cleadon impact, would require some mitigation. andD. Whitburn?Development likely to have a major adverse impact with major mitigation required. It is considered that development of this site would have E. Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. The 5.Purpose To assist 5: in the regeneration of the urban area, by A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area site has existing development to the northern boundary encouraging the recycling of land, particularly along B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe and the metro line to the west. It is considered that theC. riversideGreenfield? land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside these elements would reduce the overall impact of D. Greenfield land in open countryside development on the site; however there would be a Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: significant impact on the character of the urban fringe Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Belt / Great North Forest - Recreational Open Space / villages as the distance between parts of Cleadon and East or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Habitat Creation / Water Source Flood Risk / Public Right of Boldon would be reduced by 53%. Significant mitigation required required required Protection Zone / Flood Risk / Way / Employment land would be required. Mineral Safeguarding Area / Local Wildlife Site/ Important Archaeological Sites 

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The area is a mix of urban fringe and agriculture. It is of medium to large scale. Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is designated as part of the Boldon Flats Local Wildlife Site (see Significant Busy roads and the railway line have a strong audible and visual influence. A Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area Local Wildlife Sites and Geodiversity Sites, Technical Appendices.) It also Constraints key sensitivity within the area is the Cleadon Lane Industrial Estate to the Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation comprises habitat networks including the River Don. Due to the important Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value north. The site is within two green belt corridors and on a prominent location Constraints (SAC) biodiversity designations and the size of the site, it is considered that Constraints or Significance on Moor Lane and adjacent to the Metro line. The main body of the site development would have a high impact upon biodiversity and significant

consists of rough scrub land with vegetation and hedgerow/trees along the mitigation would be required. Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) boundary. It is considered that the site is quite contained and development would have a medium impact upon the landscape. Mitigation would be Tree Preservation Order (TPO) required. Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

Are there any known Lowland meadow and pasture  protected / DBAP species Ponds  or habitats on the site? Would the development of Impact upon Local Wildlife Site the site impact upon the and Wildlife Corridor. connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure It is considered that development of this site would have a low impact upon Allotment Constraints this historic environment. However, consideration should be had to the Conservation Area identified historic assets on the site and appropriate mitigation required. Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known &  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site N/A Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open N/A  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site falls within Flood Risk zone 3 and 2. Surface water flooding issues Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) have been identified throughout the site, including some areas identified as Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it has good access to some Constraints ‘vulnerable’ to surface water flooding by the SFRA (2011). The site is within a requirements? existing services and would increase critical mass, the scale of development Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Critical Drainage Area. Developing this site is considered to have a high impact Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  would put pressure on local capacity, particularly roads. Mitigation would 72% Vulnerability) in regards to flood risk. Significant mitigation would be required to alleviate site requirements? be required. associated flood risk issues such as managing surface water runoff to ensure What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, that discharges are not increased over the lifetime of developments and there local shopping services, public transport, education, community, will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. and green infrastructure opportunities?

Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is close to local shopping services and East Boldon 73% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Metro Station and bus stops. It is also close to green required required infrastructure within the green belt but children’s play required required required Surface Water Flooding areas and allotments are lacking. It is considered that  education/community infrastructure is broadly available in East Boldon and Cleadon, but local road improvements   would be necessary.

Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but not in a strong market location for B- Topography  contamination but adjacent to an AFI. It does have electricity infrastructure use class economic development. overhead, and is within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the How many homes could be provided? 48 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? NA Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed potential presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be considered further. The site is considered to have a zero/low impact and International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating mitigation would only be required where appropriate. Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – It is considered that the site is not suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development, as likely impacts upon the green belt, suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone landscape, flooding, biodiversity and infrastructure have required required development suitable for development been identified. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m  buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC36a Site Area: 0.52ha Site Location: Land north-east of Moor YES  SHLAA Ref: Lane/Station Approach, East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  bo.01.031/a/49 Land Use: Predominantly Industrial Area- brownfield Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agricultural, Industrial the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prevent encroachment? merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of BoldonPurpose Colliery, 1-4: West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation requ ired. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / D. Greenfield land in open countryside Predominantly Industrial Area/Water Allocations: Source Protection Zone/ Flood Risk Green Belt/ Great North Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zones/ Mineral Safeguarding Area/ Coal Forest-Habitat Creation/ or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Authority Standing Advice Area. Wildlife Corridor/ Flood required required required Risk Zones/ Local Wildlife

Site.

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The wider area is a mix of urban fringe and agriculture. It is of medium Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: There are no recorded restraints on the site but it is noted that there Significant to large scale. Busy Roads and the railway line have a strong audible Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area are mature hedgerows and the site is adjacent to local Wildlife Sites. Constraints and visual influence. The site itself has an urban character with high Significant (SPA),Special Area of Conservation It is therefore considered that developing this site will have a Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance industrial u nits and a busy road . There are limited views through the medium impact, mitigation would be required to ensure no net loss site and there is a stark contrast between the site and the surrounding of biodiversity value, particularly on adjacent Local Wildlife Sites. Woodland Plantation residential urban fringe location. It is considered that developing this Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) site would have a low impact on the surrounding landscape/

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) townscape. Mitigation required where appropriate. Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

Are there any known Unknown   protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional The site is on the edge of Flood Risk zone 2. Developing this site is considered Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the brownfield site would have a medium impact with Significant Floodplain) to have a low impact and may need mitigation and appropriate attenuation as Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? regards to capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it has good access Constraints part of any planning application development scheme. requirements? to some existing services and would increase critical mass to support local Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  0% facilities, the scale of the development would put some pressure on local Vulnerability) site requirements? capacity, particular roads. Mitigation would be required. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is close to shopping services at East Boldon and <1% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Boldon Colliery. There is also good access to green required required required required required infrastructure within the green belt, however children’s Surface Water Flooding play areas and allotments are lacking. There is existing  bus provision and the site is well located to East Boldon

metro station. There are various education and  NA community facilities in the local area. However, new infrastructure and services would be required, such as road improvements. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that the site is within a viable area for residential, and within an established Topography  contamination (AFI ref ES/167-B9) with former uses including brick employment area. How many homes could be provided? 23 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? manufacture (c1898-1921), road haulage (c1987) and infilling. It is Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? 72 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the potential International Advanced Manufacturing Park? presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be considered Undulating Steep Slope further along with contamination. The site is considered to have a Site Appraisal Conclusion medium impact and mitigation would be required. Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is considered potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development. The Employment Land Review 2014 suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone indicates that B-use class economic development is not required required development suitable for development considered viable on this site, then alternative uses may development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) be acceptable. Flooding, landscape/ townscape, ground Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone conditions and the need for infrastructure provision

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   would need to be considered further, as well as the Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal  potential loss of existing employment onsite and its mining) relocation. High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC36b Site Area: 0.58ha Site Location: Land south of Moor Lane/ Station YES  SHLAA Ref: Approach, East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  bo.01.031/a/49 Land Use: Predominantly Industrial Area- brownfield Site appraised for: Residential/ B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would developme developmentnt on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agricultural, Industrial the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E Site Photos Designations Map 1. ToCheck check unrestricted the unrestricted sprawl sprawlof the builtof the-up area of Southbuilt Tyneside?-up area? 2. To safeguard borough’s countryside from 2. furtherTo safeguard encroachment? the borough’s countryside from 3.further To prev encroachment?ent merging of South Tyneside with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 4.3. To ppreventreserve the the merging special &of separate South Tyneside with Sunderland,characters Washingtonof the Urban or Fringe Gateshead? villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban area, by encouraging the recycling of land? 4. To preserve the special and separate characters of Purpose 1-4: Boldon Colliery, West Boldon, East Boldon, Cleadon A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. andB. Whitburn?Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 5.D. To Development assist in the likely regeneration to have a major of the adverse urban impactarea, by with major mitigation required. encouragingE. Development the recyclingwould have of significant land, particularly adverse impact along with significant mitigation required. thePurpose riverside 5: ? A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area B. Greenfield land in a built up area or brownfield land in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside Key Designations: Adjacent Designations / D. Greenfield land in open countryside Predominantly Industrial Area/ Water Allocations: Source Protection Zone/ Flood Risk Green Belt/ Great North Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zones/ Mineral Safeguarding Area/ Coal Forest-Habitat Creation/ or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Authority Standing Advice Area. Wildlife Corridor/ Flood required required required Risk Zones/ Local Wildlife

Site.

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The wider area is a mix of urban fringe and agriculture. It is of medium Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: There are no recorded restraints on the site but it is noted that the Significant to large scale. Busy Roads and the railway line have a strong audible Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area site is adjacent to local Wildlife Sites. It is therefore considered that Constraints and visual influence. The site itself has an urban character with high Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation developing this site will have a medium. However mitigation would Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value Constraints (SAC) Constraints or Significance industrial units and busy roads. There are limited views through the be required to ensure no net loss of biodiversity value, particularly site and there is a stark contrast between the site and the surrounding on adjacent Local Wildlife Sites. Woodland Plantation residential urban fringe location. It is considered that developing this Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) site would have a low impact on the surrounding landscape/

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) townscape. Mitigation required where appropriate. Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site?

 Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing the site is considered to have zero/low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Mitigation required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required

fields? Site quality classification in Open   Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional A small part of the site is within Flood Risk Zone 2 and 3, and small parts Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact with regards to Significant Floodplain) of the site are at risk from surface water flooding-SRFA (2011). See Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it has good access to some Constraints SFRA for further details. Developing this site is considered to have low requirements? existing services and would increase critical mass, the scale of the Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for  7% impact and may need mitigation as part of any planning application development would put some pressure on local capacity, particular roads. Vulnerability) site requirements? Mitigation would be required. scheme for development. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is close to shopping services at East Boldon and 8% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Boldon Colliery. There is also good access to green required required required required required infrastructure within the green belt, however children’s Surface Water Flooding play areas and allotments are lacking. There is existing  bus provision and the site is well located to East Boldon

metro station. There are various education and   community facilities in the local area. However, new

infrastructure and services would be required, such as road improvements. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, but just outside a strong market location Topography  contamination (AFI ref ES/167-B9) with former uses including brick for B-use class economic development. How many homes could be provided? 26 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities? manufacture (c1898-1921), road haulage (c1987) and infilling. It is Gentle Slope How many jobs could the site provide for? 80 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, and therefore the potential International Advanced Manufacturing Park? presence of minerals and their extraction would need to be considered Undulating Steep Slope further along with contamination. The site is considered to have a Site Appraisal Conclusion medium impact and mitigation would be required. Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is considered potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development. The Employment Land Review 2014 suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone indicates that B-use class economic development is not required required development suitable for development considered viable on this site, alternative uses may be development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) acceptable. Flooding, landscape/ townscape, ground Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone conditions and the need for infrastructure provision

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC37 Site Area: 9.48ha Site Location: Land at Cleadon Lane Industrial YES  SHLAA Ref: Estate, East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  bo.01.045/46 (part) Land Use: Predominantly Industrial Area Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agricultural, Residential, Industrial the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the built-up area? Site Photos Designations Map 1.2. CheckTo safeguard unrestricted borough sprawl’s countryside of the built from-up area of Southfurther Tyneside? encroachment? 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with 2. Sunderland,To safeguard Washington the borough’s or Gateshead?countryside from further4. To preserve encroachment? the special & separate characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 3. areaTo prevent, by encouraging the merging the of recycling South Tyneside of land? with Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. 4.C. To Development preserve the may special have aand moderate separate negative characters impact, of would require some mitigation. BoldonD. Development Colliery, West likely toBoldon, have a Eastmajor Boldon, adverse Cleadon impact with major mitigation required. andE. Whitburn?Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. Purpose 5: 5.A. To Brownfield assist in the land regeneration forming part of of the the built urban up areaarea, by encouragingB. Greenfield the land recycling in a built of up land, area orparticularly brownfield alongland in urban fringe theC. riversideGreenfield? land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Predominantly Industrial Area Green Belt / Great North or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Public Rights of Way / Water Forest - Habitat Creation / required required required Source Protection Zone / Flood Wildlife Corridor / Flood Risk Risk Zones / Tree Preservation Zones / Local Nature Reserve / Orders / Mineral Safeguarding Local Wildlife Site Area / Coal Authority Standing Advice Area

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The area is medium scale and often enclosed by nearby residential Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: There are no recorded constraints on site but it is noted that there are Significant development. Views are largely contained in this part of the landscape. The Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area mature trees and the site is directly adjacent to Local Wildlife Sites. It also Constraints site itself has an urban character with high industrial units and busy roads. Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation has a part of a River Don tributary culvert beneath. It is therefore Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value There are limited views through the site and there is a stark contrast between Constraints (SAC) considered that developing this site will have a medium impact as it is Constraints or Significance the site and the surrounding residential urban fringe location. It is considered already developed and in use, however residential development is likely to

that developing this site would have a low impact on the surrounding have adverse impacts on the LWS. Mitigation would be required where Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) landscape/townscape. Mitigation required where appropriate. appropriate.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife Corridor

 Are there any known Unknown  protected / DBAP species or habitats on the site? Would the development of Unlikely the site impact upon the connectivity of habitats?

World Heritage Site & Setting (+ Cemetery / Churchyard candidate)

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Mitigation required where appropriate. Conservation Area Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional A large part of the site is within Flood Risk Zones and surface water flooding Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) has been identified on the site. Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it has good access to some Constraints The site is however culverted such that the impact of these flood zones is requirements? existing services and would increase critical mass, the scale of development Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for 30.5% much reduced. Building on the culverted parts of the land is not advisable.  would put pressure on local capacity, particularly roads. Mitigation would Vulnerability) Possibly open culvert up or ensure that culvert is easily accessed. Developing site requirements? be required. this site is considered to have a medium impact and would need mitigation. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is reasonably close to shopping services at East 38.8% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Boldon and Boldon Colliery. There is also good access to required required required required required green infrastructure within the green belt, however Surface Water Flooding children’s play areas and allotments are lacking. There is  existing bus provision and the site is well located to East Boldon metro station. There are various education and   community facilities in the local area. However, it is also noted that due to the potential extent of development, new infrastructure and services would be required. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is within an area for further investigation in relation to contamination What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, and is within an established employment Topography  (AFI ref - ES/167-B9) with former uses including brick manufacture (c1898- area. 1921), road haulage (c1987) and infilling. It is within a Mineral Safeguarding How many homes could be provided? 138 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope Area, and therefore the potential presence of minerals and their extraction How many jobs could the site provide for? 423 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

would need to be considered further. The site is considered to have a medium International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating impact and mitigation would require mitigation. Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – The site is considered potentially suitable for Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation development. The Employment Land Review 2014 suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone considers that the estate should be retained as required required development suitable for development predominantly industrial area, and future vacancies on development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone) its periphery should be appropriately marketed to Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone identify if alternative uses might be acceptable. Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Flooding, ground conditions, design and the need for Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal infrastructure provision would need to be considered  mining) further, as well as the potential loss of existing High Voltage electricity line(+10m employment onsite and its relocation. buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC38 Site Area: 6.37ha Site Location: Land to North and West of Cleadon YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 620m separation distance between East Boldon and South Shields by 27%. SHLAA Ref: gb.04.005 Lane Industrial Estate, Cleadon Lane, East Boldon Is the site in the Green Belt? NO 

Land Use: Agricultural, Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agricultural, Residential, Industrial the fivefive purposes purposes of o thef the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the  Site Photos Designations Map 1. builtCheck-up unrestricted area? sprawl of the built-up area of South2. To s Tyneside?afeguard borough ’s countryside from  further encroachment? 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with  2. Sunderland,To safeguard Washington the borough’s or Gateshead?countryside from further4. To preserve encroachment? the special & separate  characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban 3. To prevent the merging of South Tyneside with  area, by encouraging the recycling of land? Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? Purpose 1-4: A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. 4.C. To Development preserve the may special have aand moderate separate negative characters impact, of would require some mitigation. BoldonD. Development Colliery, West likely toBoldon, have a Eastmajor Boldon, adverse Cleadon impact with major mitigation required. It is considered that development of this site would have andE. Whitburn?Development would have significant adverse impact with significant mitigation required. a medium impact upon the borough’s Green Belt. Purpose 5: 5.A. To Brownfield assist in the land regeneration forming part of of the the built urban up areaarea, by Mitigation would be required. encouragingB. Greenfield the land recycling in a built of up land, area orparticularly brownfield alongland in urban fringe C. Greenfield land in urban fringe or brownfield land in open countryside the riverside? D. Greenfield land in open countryside

Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: Green Belt / Great North Forest - Flood Risk Zones / Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Habitat Creation / Wildlife Predominantly Industrial Area or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Corridor / Local Wildlife Site / / Local Nature Reserve / Local required required required Public Rights of Way / Water Wildlife Site / Historic Landfill Source Protection Zone / Mineral Sites

Safeguarding Area / Coal Authority Standing Advice Area 

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor and has a semi-rural character, Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within a wildlife corridor, comprises a River Don tributary, and Significant but with urban features such as adjacent residential/industrial and the metro Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area Tilesheds Burn Local Wildlife Site which contains a range of flora and in the Constraints line. It adds an important open aspect to the urban fringe landscape. Due to its Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation winter the flooded areas are used by up to 50 Curlews, whilst the remaining Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value location and scale, developing this site is considered to have a high impact, Constraints (SAC) pasture land is a feeding area for fieldfare, redwing and several commoner Constraints or Significance particularly having regard to separation distances between two distinctive species – see Local Wildlife Sites and Local Geodiversity Sites, Technical

villages. Significant mitigation required. Appendices (2010). It is considered that development of this site would Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) have a high impact upon the biodiversity of the area due to its habitat value, habitat connections and taking into account that the majority of the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve site is a Local Wildlife Site. Significant mitigation would be required.

Wildlife Corridor 

Are there any known a) Lowland meadows and pasture  protected / DBAP species b) Lowland fen habitats  or habitats on the site? c) Scrub

Would the development of Impact on Wildlife Corridor and the site impact upon the Local Wildlife Site. connectivity of habitats?

Grade I/Grade II*Listed Category 2: Public Open Space/Playing Field/Play Building/Structure Constraints Area

Category 2: Grade II Listed Building/Structure Developing this site is considered to have a zero/low impact upon historic Allotment Constraints environment and culture. Mitigation would only be required where Conservation Area appropriate. Public Right of Way  (cycleway/ footpath/bridleway) Archaeological Site (Known & Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Green Infrastructure corridor  Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – potential) or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Locally-Listed Building/ Is the proposed development site NA Structure/ Space required required designated as open space or playing required required required fields?  Site quality classification in Open NA  Space Strategy/ Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 Flooding Infrastructure and Services Category 1: Flood Risk Zone 3B (Functional Over 30% of the site is within Flood Risk Zone 2 and 3, and the site is at risk Is there road capacity for site traffic generation? ? It is considered that the site would have a medium impact in regards to Significant Floodplain) from surface water flooding. The site is also within a Critical Drainage Area. Is there water and sewerage capacity for site ? capacity of infrastructure and services. Whilst it has good access to some Constraints Developing this site is considered to have a high impact and would need requirements? existing services and would increase critical mass, the scale of development Flood Risk Zone 3A (High Is there education/community/health facility capacity for 32% significant mitigation such as managing surface water runoff to ensure that  would put pressure on local capacity, particularly roads. Mitigation would Vulnerability) discharges are not increased over the lifetime of the development and there site requirements? be required. will be no increased risk of flooding downstream. What is the broad accessibility of the site to local road network, local shopping services, public transport, education, community, and green infrastructure opportunities? Category 2: Flood Risk Zone 2(Medium Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Constraints Vulnerability) The site is reasonably close to shopping services at East 39% or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Boldon and Boldon Colliery. There is also good access to required required required required required green infrastructure, however children’s play areas and Surface Water Flooding allotments are lacking. It lacks existing bus provision, but is near East Boldon metro station. There are various  education and community facilities in the local area.   However, it is also noted that due to the potential extent of development, new infrastructure and services would be required, such as road improvements. Ground Conditions & Contamination Suitability and Deliverability Site Predominantly Flat The site is not within an area for further investigation in relation to What is considered deliverable on the site? It is considered that site is within a viable area for residential, and on the periphery of an established Topography  contamination; however it is adjacent to an AFI. It is within a Mineral employment area. Safeguarding Area, and therefore the potential presence of minerals and their How many homes could be provided? 93 Site would significantly support economic growth and/or regeneration priorities?  Gentle Slope extraction would need to be considered further. The site is considered to have How many jobs could the site provide for? 364 Site would directly support the Sunderland and the North East City Deal’s proposed

a zero/low impact and mitigation would only be required where appropriate. International Advanced Manufacturing Park? Undulating Site Appraisal Conclusion Steep Slope Category 1: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Due to the site’s significant impacts upon the green belt Site is considered Site is considered Site is not considered Significant COMAH Development Proximity or or minimal mitigation mitigation required significant mitigation and biodiversity, as well as further impacts upon suitable for potentially suitable for Constraints Inner Zone landscape and flooding, it is considered that the site is required required development suitable for development unsuitable for development. development Electricity Pylon (+ 10m buffer zone)

Category 2: HSE COMAH Middle or Outer Zone

Constraints Landfill sites, Contaminated land   Minerals Legacy (quarries and coal

mining) High Voltage electricity line(+10m

buffer zone)

SLR Ref: BC38b Site Area: 9.57ha Site Location: Land to West of Cleadon Lane YES  Residential/Economic development would reduce the current 620m separation distance between East Boldon and South Shields by 27% would SHLAA Ref: gb.04.005 Industrial Estate and south of Tileshed Lane, Is the site in the Green Belt? NO  reduce the 100m separation between Cleadon and Boldon by 25%. Cleadon Lane, East Boldon Land Use: Agricultural, Site appraised for: Residential / B-use class Economic Devt Green Belt Separation Would development development on on this this site site impact impact upon upon Low  ImpactImpact  High Adjacent Uses: Agricultural, Residential, Industrial the fivefive purposes purposes of of the the Green Green Belt? Belt? A B C D E 1. To check the unrestricted sprawl of the  built-up area? Site Photos Designations Map 1.2. CheckTo safeguard unrestricted borough sprawl’s countryside of the built from-up area of  Southfurther Tyneside? encroachment? 3. To prevent merging of South Tyneside with  Sunderland, Washington or Gateshead? 2. To safeguard the borough’s countryside from 4. To preserve the special & separate further encroachment?  characters of the Urban Fringe villages? 5. To assist in the regeneration of the urban  3. areaTo prevent, by encouraging the merging the of recycling South Tyneside of land? with Sunderland,Purpose 1-4: Washington or Gateshead? A. Development is likely to have little or no adverse impact. B. Development likely to have limited negative impact which can be mitigated. C. Development may have a moderate negative impact, would require some mitigation. 4.D. To Development preserve the likely special to have and a separatemajor adverse characters impact withof major mitigation required. It is considered that development of this site would have BoldonE. Development Colliery, West would Boldon, have significant East Boldon, adverse Cleadon impact with significant mitigation required. a high impact upon the borough’s Green Belt as it will andPurpose Whitburn? 5: A. Brownfield land forming part of the built up area eradicate the green belt corridor that separates the fringe 5.B. To Greenfield assist in theland regeneration in a built up area of theor brownfield urban area, land by in urban fringe villages of East Boldon and Cleadon and would, taking into encouragingC. Greenfield the land recycling in urban offringe land, or particularlybrownfield land along in open countryside account the previously developed site BC41a, effectively D. Greenfield land in open countryside the riverside? merge the two settlements. Significant mitigation would Key Designations: Adjacent Designations: be required. Green Belt / Great North Forest - Flood Risk Zones / Zero/Low Impact - no Medium Impact - High Impact – Habitat Creation / Wildlife Predominantly Industrial Area or minimal mitigation mitigation significant mitigation Corridor / Local Wildlife Site / / Local Nature Reserve / Local required required required Public Rights of Way / Water Wildlife Site / Historic Landfill Source Protection Zone / Mineral Sites

Safeguarding Area / Coal Authority Standing Advice Area 

Landscape and Townscape Biodiversity Category 1: Grade I Agricultural Land The site is situated in an open space corridor and has a semi-rural character, Would development of the site have an adverse impact on: The site is within a wildlife corridor, comprises a River Don tributary, and Significant but with urban features such as adjacent residential/industrial and the metro Category 1: Ramsar Site, Special Protection Area Tilesheds Burn Local Wildlife Site which contains a range of flora and in the Constraints line. It adds an important open aspect to the urban fringe landscape. Due to its Significant (SPA), Special Area of Conservation winter the flooded areas are used by up to 50 Curlews, whilst the remaining Category 2: Area of High Landscape Value location and scale, developing this site is considered to have a high impact, Constraints (SAC) pasture land is a feeding area for fieldfare, redwing and several commoner Constraints or Significance particularly having regard to the merging of two distinctive villages. Significant species – see Local Wildlife Sites and Local Geodiversity Sites, Technical

mitigation required. Appendices (2010). It is considered that development of this site would Woodland Plantation Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) have a high impact upon the biodiversity of the area due to its habitat value, habitat connections and taking into account that the majority of the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Local Nature Reserve site is a Local Wildlife Site. Significant mitigation would be required.

Wildlife Corridor 

Are there any known a) Lowland meadows and pasture  protected / DBAP species b) Lowland fen habitats  or habitats on the site? c) Scrub

Would the development of Impact on Wildlife Corridor and the site impact upon the Local Wildlife Site. connectivity of habitats?