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5.0 South

5.1 Context

Location

5.1.1 The Hailsham South sub-area extends from the southern edge of Hailsham, c.2.5km south to the A27 on the northern edge of . To the west the area extends to the A22 while to the east it extends to the edge of the Levels (broadly following an area defined by Old Swan Lane, Station Road, Salt Marsh Lane and Sayerland Lane). Twenty four sites were assessed within this sub-area. (Refer to Figure 5.1 for location of sites).

Landscape Character Context

5.1.2 At the County level of landscape character assessment, the vast majority of the South Hailsham sub-area falls into the Eastern Low Landscape Character Area (LCA). (Refer to Figure 2.1 for County Landscape Character Context). A small portion to the east is considered to be part of the Pevensey Levels Landscape Character Area. These areas are briefly summarised below with the characteristics of particular relevance to this sub-area underlined for emphasis. These summaries are taken from the County Landscape Assessment1.

5.1.3 The Eastern Low Weald County LCA is summarised as:

This area is more open and exposed than the western low weald, with many more flat, treeless areas. It contains the large woodland areas of Abbot’s and Vert Woods, which are mainly conifer plantations. Running from Ringmer in the west (outside ) to Polegate in the east the area contains the upper River Cuckmere and Arlington Reservoir.

The key characteristics are described as:

• Significant areas of flat, nearly treeless country with remote windswept feel. • A greater area (15%) is under woodland than in the Western Low Weald but, by contrast, nearly all of this is in large blocks over 2 Ha. • About half the woodland is coniferous. • Hedges and hedgerow trees are slightly less abundant, and trees are often small and wind-bent. • Ancient pathways cross the area, including ancient Drove roads running North and South across the Low Weald. • Fine, open views of the Downs. • Small, remote and largely unspoiled rural villages. • Historic designed landscapes and parkland present. • Small, winding, partly tree-lined streams, notably the River Cuckmere, but also many artificial, straightened drains and channels

5.1.4 These characteristics are more typical of the area of open landscape around Polegate, near the A27. However, they are less typical of the areas to the south of Hailsham and to the west, where most of the sites are located.

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5.1.5 The Pevensey Levels County LCA is less relevant covering a small section of the eastern most edge of the sub-area. Sites 728/1310 and 900/1310 fall within this LCA and a further six sites fall partly within this LCA (871/1510, 896/1510, 701/1310, 696/1310 and 245/1310). Of these sites, only site 900/1310 closely resembles the general characteristics of the Pevensey Levels LCA with the remainder of the sites more closely resembling the characteristics of the Eastern Low Weald LCA. The key characteristics of the Pevensey Levels LCA are described as:

Grazing marsh and reeds are completely dominant in this large, flat, open landscape. This is a landscape characterised by reed fringed drainage channels with scattered thorns and willows. Away from the roads there is a distinct remoteness amongst the big skies and cries of wetland birds.

The key characteristics are described as:

• Reed-fringed winding channels in open wetland pasture. • Scattered straggly willow and thorn along channels. • Islands (eyes) of slightly higher ground. • Main channels engineered. • Isolated farms and cottages. • Winding lanes cross the levels.

5.1.6 At the local level of landscape character assessment, three Local Landscape Character Types (LLCT) are present (Open Clay Vales, Wooded Clay Vales and a very small area of the Open Levels). Within these, two Local Landscape Character Areas (LLCA) are relevant (E5:Hailsham and Lower Horsebridge and D7 Wilmore and Abbots Wood. (refer to Figure 5.2).

5.1.7 Within the Hailsham South sub-area, the Wooded Clay Vales LLCT broadly extends across the area between the A22 and Coldthorn Lane/Summerhill Lane together with a smaller area lying between Nightingale Farm and Summerhill Lane. Nine sites fall completely or mainly within this LLCT and these all fall within LLCA D7: Wilmington and Abbots Wood (283/1310, 305/1310, 210/1310, 808/1310, 854/1310, 895/1310, 891/1510, 882/1310 and 833/1310). This LLCT is a rolling landscape of clay vales with a small-scale patchwork of arable and pastoral fields, interspersed with small areas of woodland (much of which is Ancient Woodland). The settlement pattern is dispersed with a small-scale pattern of rural hamlets, villages and farmsteads with a network of footpaths connecting these settlements to their landscape settings. Panoramic views from the edge of the area across the Open Levels LLCT contribute to a recognisable sense of place in the area. There is a strong landscape structure arising from the network of mature hedgerows and tree lines and a strong historic continuity with many ancient field patterns apparent and several areas of Ancient Woodland. Overall, the Wooded Clay Vales LLCT is assessed in the Wealden Landscape and Settlement Character Assessment (2014) as having High Landscape Sensitivity and High Landscape Value.

5.1.8 LLCA D7: Wilmington and Abbots Wood is located on the eastern edge of the Wooded Clay Vales LLCT. A substantial part of the area comprises the two large woodlands of Wilmington Wood and Abbots Wood (much of which is ancient and replanted semi-natural woodland). This forms a wooded backdrop to views from the surrounding area including the southern edges of Hailsham. The A22 runs along the eastern edge of the area introducing a source of noise and movement and to the east of this is an area of ancient field patterns of small scale mainly pastoral fields.

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Photo 5.1 – Blocks of Ancient Woodland are a feature of the Wooded Clay Vales LLCT and often form a skyline feature

Photo location: View north across site 895/1310 (Davmau Farm Coldthorn Lane)

5.1.9 The nine sites (283/1310, 305/1310, 210/1310, 808/1310, 854/1310, 895/1310, 891/1510, 882/1310 and 833/1310) which fall within this LLCA, are representative of the wider LLCA, displaying many of the key characteristics of the area.

5.1.10 The Open Clay Vales LLCT extends around the eastern edge of Hailsham and down to the edge of Polegate. The remaining fifteen sites in the Hailsham South sub-area fall within this LLCT all of which are within the LLCA E5: Hailsham and Lower Horsebridge.

5.1.11 Within the Open Clay Vales LLCT there is a strong sense of place arising from a strong historic continuity with many ancient field patterns apparent and open views to the . It is a predominantly rural landscape with a strong sense of wildness and tranquillity throughout and few detracting features. Overall, the Open Clay Vales LLCT is assessed in the Wealden Landscape and Settlement Character Assessment (2014) as having High Landscape Sensitivity and High Landscape Value.

5.1.12 LLCA E5: Hailsham and Lower Horsebridge extends from Polegate to the east side of Hailsham. The key characteristics of this LLCA are detailed below with those characteristics which are particularly evident in the sub-area underlined for emphasis:

• a gently sloping area of landscape overlooking the Open Levels LLCT to the east

• open views eastwards across the striking, low lying Levels, with their networks of drainage ditches are a key feature and contribute to recognisable sense of place.

• a small-scale patchwork of predominantly pastoral fields, lined with a network of hedgerows.

• The footpath runs north south through the area, connecting Polegate and Willingdon in the south to Hailsham in the north.

• The A22 main road corridor, just to the west of this LLCA disturbs the overall sense of tranquillity.

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• In the north, this area forms the landscape setting to the southern edges of Hailsham, and as such, views to the urban edges are a key feature.

• In the south, urban fringe land uses and roundabouts associated with northern edges of Polegate diminish the rural character

Photo 5.2 – Long distance views toward the South Downs are characteristic of the Open Clay Vales LLCT

Photo location: View south across site 696/1310 (Land adjoining Summerhill Lane)

Photo 5.3 – Traffic noise from the A22 reduces the tranquillity of the area

Photo location: View along A22 (south of Hailsham)

5.1.13 Fifteen sites in the sub-area fall within LLCA E5: Hailsham and Lower Horsebridge. Of these, the following are typical of the wider LLCA: 728/1310, 245/1310, 890/1310, 696/1310,

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845/1310, 846/1310, 851/1310, 701/1310, 900/1310 and 896/1510. The remainder which are located at the southern edge of the sub-area close to Polegate (sites 711/1510, 856/1310, 719/1510, 872/1510 and 871/1510) are lower-lying and have little visual connectivity with the Open Levels to the east.

Photo 5.4 Pastoral fields with mature boundary vegetation are characteristic of the Open Clay Vales LLCT

Photo location: View north-west across site 701/1310 (Land at Coppards)

Existing Settlement Pattern

5.1.14 The existing settlement pattern in the sub-area comprises the two dense urban areas of Hailsham and Polegate to the north and south respectively and a central area of very low density dispersed settlement.

5.1.15 The southern edge of Hailsham is primarily twentieth century residential development which has developed along the main routes in towards Hailsham. On the south-west side this edge is well contained by woodland (Bolney’s Wood – much of which is Ancient Woodland) but towards the south-east the edge is fragmented and there are few strong landscape features or positive frontages between the urban edge and the countryside. This is in contrast to the western edge of Hailsham where the A22 forms a very strong, well-defined edge to the settlement and the northern edge of Polegate where the open countryside is separated from the urban edge, firstly by the Cuckoo Trail and its associated tree line and secondly by the A27 and its associated roadside vegetation. However, a number of urban fringe uses (car boot sale sites, industrial buildings and equestrian facilities) have developed in the area around Bay Tree Lane and Sayerland Lane which has begun to weaken this otherwise strong urban edge.

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Photo 5.6 – Urban fringe land-uses such as car boot sale sites are common around the northern edge of Polegate

Photo location: View across site 711/1510 (Land at Bramley Farm)

5.1.16 The area of countryside between Hailsham and Polegate is approximately 2.5km wide and characterised by a settlement pattern of dispersed farmsteads and houses mainly located along the country lanes (Sayerland Lane, Coldthorn Lane and Summerhill Lane). This swathe of sparsely populated countryside performs an important role in separating the settlements of Hailsham and Polegate and maintaining the separate identities of the two settlements. It is experienced from the recreational routes which pass through the area (particularly the Cuckoo Trail) and from the local roads and the A22 and is visible in long distance views from the South Downs and the Open Levels to the east.

Visual Context

5.1.17 The Hailsham South sub-area is enclosed to the west by the extensive area of woodland formed by the Wilmington Wood complex. This screens most views to and from the west. However, from the east the sub-area is more visible due to its slightly elevated position above the Pevensey Levels. From within the sub-area there are various points along Coldthorn Lane and Summerhill Lane from which there are extensive long distance views across the Pevensey Levels to the higher wooded slopes around Herstmonceux Castle and beyond. From higher points within the sub-area there are also views south towards the distinctive ridgeline of the South Downs. From some points on the north-facing slopes of the South Downs between Wilmington and Willingdon there are also views north across the Hailsham South sub-area. In these views the sub-area forms part of a wider panoramic view towards the High Weald in the distance and appears as a well-wooded landscape with the tower of Hailsham church visible in the view.

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Photo 5.7 Panoramic views north from the South Downs extend across the Hailsham south sub-area with distant views of the High Weald beyond

Photo location – Public footpath south of Folkington

Green Infrastructure Context

Accessible Natural Greenspace

5.1.18 Accessible natural greenspace has been considered and evaluated in a separate report produced by Chris Blandford Associates (CBA 2016 Wealden Green Infrastructure Study). The CBA study identifies the key Green Infrastructure links in terms of movement of people through the landscape and also identifies a number of areas of GI deficit, these mainly being associated with the existing urban areas of Polegate and Hailsham. The CBA report also identifies a number of Green Infrastructure opportunities and these are considered further in the context of the Hailsham South sub-area below.

PRoW

5.1.19 The Cuckoo Trail (Sustrans route 21) plus a network of PRoW cross the sub-area and provide important recreational routes for residents of the area and the adjoining settlements of Polegate and Hailsham. This includes connections with footpaths across the Pevensey Levels to the east (e.g. Public footpaths Hailsham 46/ 47 and 50) and the Wilmington Wood complex to the west (e.g. public bridleway Polegate 18/Sustrans route 2). Figure 5.6 illustrates the location and reference name for all the PRoW within the sub-area.

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Photo 5.8 – The Cuckoo Trail forms an important recreational route between Hailsham and Polegate

Photo location: Cuckoo Trail close to northern edge of Polegate

Strategic infrastructure context

5.1.20 There are no Strategic Green Corridors in the Hailsham South sub-area.

5.1.21 The Cuckoo Trail Strategic Green Access Link (D) and the Pevensey Levels to South Downs Strategic Green Access Link (E) pass through the sub-area. Strategic Green Access Links connect communities and businesses within Hailsham & Polegate, and in the surrounding villages to local leisure opportunities/destinations, greenspaces and public transport services.

5.1.22 At a more local scale, a network of Local Green Links connects the Hailsham & Polegate Urban Green Grid to the Strategic Green Access Links, Green Infrastructure and Blue Infrastructure within the countryside in and around the towns. This network includes local GI linkages connecting the town centres with open spaces throughout the built-up areas and in the surrounding countryside. There are no Local Green Links within the Hailsham South sub- area but adjacent corridors are identified to the south and west of the sub-area.

5.1.23 Protection of corridors of undeveloped land/countryside as green wedges between the built- up area of Hailsham & Polegate and the surrounding villages, to safeguard the towns’ character and landscape setting, provides the opportunity to locate accessible natural greenspace in these areas. One of these Proposed Areas of Search for New Accessible Natural Greenspace lies within the sub-area. Further information is provided in the 2016 Wealden Green Infrastructure Study.

Green Infrastructure

5.1.24 Figure 5.3a shows the Green Infrastructure of the sub-area, which is dominated by the large tract of woodland of the Wilmington Wood complex to the west and the Pevensey Levels to the east. The key green link within the area proposed for development is the Cuckoo Trail/Worth Way, although roadside planting along the A22 also provides an important strategic green link within the sub-area.

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5.1.25 The lack of straight boundaries to the local field system between Hailsham and Polegate suggest this is ‘old’ enclosed countryside and most of the field boundary hedgerows, which are well-developed and species rich, are likely to be of some antiquity.

5.1.26 In the vicinity of the sites are two areas of woodland, the first being Bolney’s Wood, an Ancient Woodland which formed part of the Wilmington Wood complex until severed by the A22, and an area of developing woodland to the north of Nightingale Farm. Although site 210/1310 includes Bolneys’ Wood, the woodland is more suited to strategic woodland enhancement and expansion rather than development.

5.1.27 This sub-area provides a vital linkage between the woodland in the west and the Pevensey levels and a key aim of Green Infrastructure enhancement in the sub-area should be to increase connectivity between the Wilmington Wood complex to the west to the Cuckoo Trail via Bolney’s Wood and the wooded area north of Nightingale Farm through strategic woodland creation initiatives.

5.1.28 Planting of new woodlands, hedgerows or tree lines which reinforce or link into the wooded corridor of the Cuckoo Trail should be encouraged.

Blue Infrastructure

5.1.29 Blue Infrastructure, which comprises undeveloped areas of floodplain which typically have a pastoral character and often feature semi-improved grassland, wet woodland and marsh grassland, forms a very important component part of the local ‘Green Infrastructure’. Blue Infrastructure provides both a corridor of movement, particularly for species such as bats, which navigate through the landscape using features such as watercourses and hedgerows and aquatic mammals (otter and water vole). It also provides a valuable foraging resource for a wide range on animal species, including amphibians, certain species of reptile, and most species of bat. Floodplain and riparian habitats may also support notable plant species and wetland invertebrates.

5.1.30 Figure 5.3b shows the Blue Infrastructure Context of the sub-area and the relationship between areas of floodplain (as defined by Environment Agency mapping of Zones 2 and 3), watercourses, and waterbodies such as ponds and lakes as taken from Ordnance Survey 1:25,000. (It should be noted that this map series under-estimates the number of ponds: some further small ponds may also be present). The relationship between the proposed allocation sites and Blue Infrastructure features can clearly be seen.

5.1.31 The Hailsham South sub-area sites all lie around the upper sections of the streams and drains which feed the Pevensey Levels and as such there is both excellent connectivity with the designated habitats of the levels and also a likelihood that riparian species, including some of the rare and scarce plants and animals which use the Pevensey Levels may be present in suitable on-site habitats, although the Cuckoo Trail creates something of a barrier to movement of certain less mobile species. Several of the sites, and notably 728/1310, 900/1310, 896/1510 overlap with the indicative floodplain to a greater or lesser degree, and consequently often feature marsh grassland or semi-improved grassland with boggy patches. The high degree of blue infrastructure connectivity also means that development of these sites may create a pollution risk to the wetland habitats of the Pevensey Levels unless this is adequately mitigated against.

5.1.32 The stream corridors running to the north of Bolney’s Wood and Oaklands could be enhanced and reconnected with their floodplains to prove a cohesive Blue Infrastructure corridor linking Pevensey Levels with Gilridge Wood, and similarly from the southern part of Pevensey Levels towards Ogg’s Wood.

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Key Green Infrastructure Opportunities

5.1.33 Where appropriate, new developments in the sub-area should, in addition to retaining wildlife habitats, also seek to promote opportunities for enhancing existing wildlife habitats, and/or creating new habitats, related to residential development sites around Hailsham & Polegate. In the context of the Hailsham South sub-area, the following opportunities, taken from the CBA report and the individual site assessment reports for the sub-area, would apply:

• Opportunities exist to improve the existing urban edges of Hailsham through the provision of new development and GI associated with further growth of the town to enhance the surrounding landscape. • Where appropriate, promote opportunities for landscape enhancements related to residential development sites around Hailsham. • Opportunities exist within Hailsham to create improved links between development and GI provision, to restore and improve degraded landscapes by increasing woodland areas, protecting landscape features and creating multifunctional green networks focussed on existing tree belts and hedgerows connected to the Cuckoo Trail green corridor. • Where appropriate to do so, promote and encourage the use of best practice innovative architectural and planning solutions that take inspiration from local distinctiveness and character. • Where appropriate, seek to improve water quality and manage local flood risk through promoting the use of SuDS, green roofs and rain gardens for example, particularly within new housing developments. Opportunities exist in areas of most need, to consider how SuDS could also help to provide additional accessible greenspace. • Explore opportunities to promote gardening for wildlife and growing food within existing and new residential areas. • Where appropriate, seek opportunities to safeguard and enhance existing wildlife sites in or adjacent to the sub-area, for example Abbots & Wilmington Wood & Milton Hide LWS, and through sensitive management improve their overall condition. • Contribution to ‘B-Lines’ project through seeding with native wildflower seed mix and use of native flowering trees and shrubs in planting schemes. • The internal and external boundary vegetation should be allowed to develop to a broader, taller form and strengthened by further planting, including berry bearing species to provide for bird foraging, and native species to attract insects. A structurally diverse range of plants should be used, including shrubs large enough to support nesting birds. • Creation of permanent wildflower grassland and native scrub habitat on development site boundaries and within areas of public open space. • Creation of new wildlife habitat including grassland, woodland and scrub on land outside the development site boundary. • Retention and enhancement of ditches and watercourses through selective removal of overhanging woody vegetation and sensitive re-profiling. • Enhancements to retained on-site woodland habitat, including thinning out non-native deciduous tree species, and replacement planting with native species. • Increase connectivity between the Wilmington Wood complex to the west to the Cuckoo Trail via Bolneys Wood and the wooded area north of Nightingale Farm through planting new woodlands and enhancing east-west hedgerow links. • Planting of new woodlands, hedgerows or tree lines which reinforce or link into the wooded corridor of the Cuckoo Trail should be encouraged. • Enhance the stream corridors running to the north of Bolney’s Wood and Oaklands to prove a cohesive Blue Infrastructure corridor linking Pevensey Levels with Gilridge Wood, and similarly from the southern part of Pevensey Levels towards Ogg’s Wood.

Minor site-specific measures are set out in the individual site reports.

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Ecological and Biodiversity Context

5.1.34 The Hailsham South sites are all located in a narrow corridor of land which lies between Hailsham in the north and Polegate in the south. Some sites are contiguous with the southern part of Hailsham; those in the south of the sub-area are separated from Polegate by the A27.

5.1.35 The 24 Hailsham South sites mainly lie between the Cuckoo Trail and the A22; although two sites, 728/1310 and 900/1310 lie just east of the Cuckoo Trail. Site 728/1310 lies in much closer proximity to, and shares some similar habitats with, the internationally designated Pevensey Levels, and although the ditch system is largely dry, it nevertheless contains a number of characteristic marshland and semi-aquatic species.

5.1.36 With the exception of site 728/1310, which features entirely improved grassland habitat, and the Ancient Woodland site 210/1310, the majority of the larger sites; 696/1310, 701/1310, 711/1510, feature at least some species rich semi-improved grassland, as does another site which largely comprises Ancient Woodland: 808/1310. Many sites, for example 305/1310, 283/1310895/1310, 696/1310, 845/1310, 701/1310, 895/1310, 854/1310 also abut, or contain, ditches and feeder streams which flow down to the Pevensey Levels. The most prominent distinguishing characteristic of the sites within this sub-area however, is the proximity to, or inclusion within the sites of woodland habitat, which includes some BAP (S41) and Ancient Woodland.

5.1.37 Refer to Figure 5.4 for a map showing designated sites and biodiversity habitats in the vicinity of Hailsham South.

5.1.38 Protected species recorded from within the vicinity of the sites (refer to Figure 5.5) consequently reflect the proximity of woodland; bird species, such as common crossbill, red kite, raven, firecrest, hawfinch and lesser spotted woodpecker, a high frequency of dormouse, butterfly species of woodland and mature hedgerow such as white-letter hairstreak, white admiral, and pearl-bordered fritillary.

5.1.39 A wide range of reptile species have also been recorded in this area, including adder, reflecting the presence of acid soils. Great crested newt appear common and widespread.

5.1.40 Plant species occurring close to the sites include a number of important woodland species: spiked rampion, box, large-leaved lime; these species mainly being in the west of the sub- area and so potentially present in the sites which feature extensive broadleaved woodland or Ancient Woodland: 808/1310, 201/1310696/1310, 896/1510.

5.1.41 The sub-area is important for bat species, and particularly bats which are associated with wooded habitat and ‘old countryside’ featuring small fields and dense, old hedgerow’ including serotine, noctule bat, Natterer’s bat, Brandt’s bat, and whiskered bat. Nocture and serotine are both tree-roosting bats which preferentially hunt over floodplain and floodplain margin habitats and so this sub-areas is likely to be particularly important for bat species with this combination of roosting and foraging preference.

5.1.42 Non-native species include some invasive species associated with wetlands and waterways: Himalayan balsam, parrot’s-feather, New Zealand pigmyweed and fringed waterlily; but invasive woodland and hedgerow species such as rhododendron, three-cornered garlic, variegated yellow archangel and cherry laurel feature most prominently.

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5.2 Overview of assessments

5.2.1 The Hailsham South sub-area contains twenty four sites which were assessed. These are generally located within a belt of land which extends between Hailsham in the north, Polegate in the south the Cuckoo Trail in the east and the A22 in the west. (See Figure 5.1 for location of sites assessed.)

5.2.2 All of the sites are located outside Flood zones 2 and 3 other than the eastern edge of sites 728/1310 and 900/1310 which fall within flood zone 2 and 3 and site 896/1510 of which approximately one third of the area is within flood zone 2 and 3.

Landscape assessments

5.2.3 Broadly the sites within the Hailsham South sub-area fall into four areas: Wooded Clay Vales LLCT (east of the A22) and west of Coldthorn Lane; Open Clay Vales LLCT northern area adjoining Hailsham; Open Clay Vales LLCT central area east of Coldthorn Lane and Summerhill Lane; and, Open Clay Vales LLCT southern area around Sayerland Lane (including Nightingale Farm).

5.2.4 Together, the sites form an almost continuous area of undeveloped land between the Cuckoo Trail and the A22 forming a strategic gap stretching from Hailsham in the north to Polegate in the South. This area of landscape at present (and the individual sites within it) provides separation between Polegate and Hailsham. Most of the sites form part of a historic landscape pattern and several contain or abut areas of Ancient Woodland.

5.2.5 The introduction of development on sites in this sub-area could, dependent on the scale of the proposed development, substantially change the local landscape character of the Wooded Clay Vales LLCT and reduce the sense of separation between Hailsham and Polegate. If a large number of the sites were developed, the cumulative effect would be the creation of a continuous area of development from Hailsham to . This could alter the character of the rights of way in the area (including the Cuckoo Trail) and potentially adversely affect the character and quality of views from roads and PRoW passing through the sub-area, if suitable and appropriate mitigation measures are not incorporated into potential developments. Longer distance views across the sub-area from the South Downs could also be adversely affected if development is large scale across a number of sites and undertaken without appropriate mitigation.

5.2.6 Nine of the sites assessed were wholly located in the Wooded Clay Vales LLCT (283/1310, 305/1310, 210/1310, 808/1310, 895/1310, 854/1310, 891/1510, 882/1310 and 833/1310) and a further two were located partly within this area (890/1310 and 896/1510). These sites are typically well-enclosed by woodland with relatively low visibility in the wider landscape. However, many of them contain or are adjacent to areas of Ancient Woodland which are important historic landscape features and a key feature in the local landscape character. They also form part of the strategic gap between Hailsham and Polegate described above.

5.2.7 The landscape sensitivity of these sites was assessed in this study as mainly High or Moderate- High and the landscape value of these sites was assessed as generally Moderate. As a result the landscape capacity of these sites was considered to be generally Moderate- Low.

5.2.8 Site 305/1310 is located adjacent to the existing urban edge and is well-enclosed by surrounding woodland. This site was assessed as Low sensitivity and Low value and therefore as having High capacity. It was considered that introduction of development on this site was unlikely to have significant landscape or visual effects on the wider area.

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5.2.9 Three sites within the northern part of the Wooded Vales LLCT (sites 283/1310, 210/1310 and 808/1310) all contain substantial areas of woodland (much of which is Ancient Woodland) which is an important feature in the local landscape character. These sites were assessed as having Low or Moderate capacity. On all three sites it was recommended that the woodland areas should be safeguarded. An area of meadow enclosed by woodland on site 808/1310 was identified as an area in which low density development of a rural character could be accommodated without significantly affecting the wider area.

5.2.10 The southern part of the Wooded Vales LLCT contains five sites which are currently undulating fields of grass mainly enclosed by mature hedgerows (sites 895/1310, 854/1310, 891/1510, 882/1310 and 833/1310). These sites have Moderate-Low capacity; they are generally well screened from the wider landscape but large or medium scale development on these sites would be unconnected to the adjacent urban areas and would be incongruent with the existing settlement pattern. However, mitigation measures and careful design of development could reduce these effects to some extent.

5.2.11 Two sites fall within the Open Clay Vales LLCT and adjoin the existing settlement edge of Hailsham: sites 728/1310 and 245/1310. Both of these were assessed as having Moderate capacity to accommodate development. Site 728/1310 is a large site and the northern side of this was assessed as having lower sensitivity and greater capacity due to it being lower-lying (and therefore less visible) and its proximity to the existing urban edge which is of relatively poor quality. Similarly, for site 245/1310, the northern side of the site was considered to be of lower sensitivity and therefore having greater capacity to accommodate development due to its proximity to the existing urban edge.

5.2.12 Seven sites fall within the central part of the Open Clay Vales LLCT (845/1310, 846/1310, 851/1310, 696/1310, 701/1310, 896/1310 and 900/1310). These sites extend across an east- facing slope which slopes down towards the Pevensey Levels and forms a wooded backdrop to views from across the Levels. Four of these sites extend along the edge of the Cuckoo Trail (696/1310, 701/1310, 896/1310 and 900/1310). The Cuckoo Trail forms a sensitive edge to these sites as there are frequent views through to the sites through breaks in the planting which lines the Trail (particularly in winter). From the highest points of these sites (close to Summerhill Lane) there are expansive views to the east which contribute to the sense of place in the area. Together these seven sites form a large part of the strategic gap between Hailsham and Polegate. Depending on its scale, development in this area, without appropriate and suitable mitigation, could potentially be out of character with the Open Clay Vales LLCT; be visually intrusive to views from the sensitive Pevensey Levels landscape to the east and potentially erode the strategic gap between the two settlements.

5.2.13 The southern part of the South-Hailsham sub-area is close to the settlement edge of Polegate and falls within Polegate parish. The area contains five sites: 711/1510, 856/1310, 719/1510, 871/1510 and 872/1510. These sites are generally of slightly lower sensitivity and value than those in the central area due to the presence of a number of detracting features (including the A22/A27 highway junction) and urban fringe land uses, proximity to the edge of Polegate and being less visually prominent in the wider area. Depending on the scale, development on these sites would extend the settlement edge of Polegate to the north side of the A27 and could adversely affect the landscape character if appropriate and suitable mitigation measures are not employed. However, these effects would be relatively local and the sites are not prominent in key local or long distance views.

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Photo 5.9 – Longer distance views towards the west are afforded from the higher ground within the Open Clay Vales LLCT

Photo location: View west across site 696/1310 (Land adjoining Summerhill Lane)

5.2.14 Overall within the Hailsham south sub-area, three sites were identified with a high capacity to accommodate development (305/1310, 719/1510 and 872/1510). All of these lie close to the existing settlement edge of Polegate or Hailsham. The remaining sites have a lower capacity to accommodate development and the introduction of medium or large scale development is likely to result in adverse effects on the local landscape character and local visual amenity, if appropriate and suitable mitigation measures are not incorporated into developments.

5.2.15 If sites within the Hailsham South sub-area are brought forward for development, mitigation measures will be required to minimise potential landscape and visual effects as much as possible. Potential measures include:

• Creation of a landscape zone adjacent to the Cuckoo Trail to maintain and strengthen the existing green corridor, protect the rural character of the route and create a strong edge to the Levels;

• Retain and protect the areas of woodland and the historic pattern of field boundaries to maintain the historic continuity of the landscape;

• Strengthen the woodland belt along the A22 to screen potential development sites and retain a sense of separation between Polegate and Hailsham when travelling along the A22;

• Locate development areas on the lower-lying, less visually prominent areas;

• Protect the country lane character of the rural road network; and,

• Maintain a gap of undeveloped land between Polegate and Hailsham to create a green corridor and maintain the separate identity of the two settlements.

Ecology assessments

5.2.16 It was considered that the sites assessed in the Hailsham South sub-area were of ecological value at up to a District-level scale (see table below for details), with a high proportion of

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sites (almost half) falling into this category. This is in part because a number of the sites contain, or abut sites of known ecological value, notably Deciduous Woodland BAP (S41) habitat and areas of Ancient Woodland for example 210/1310, 808/1310, 696/1310, 854/1310, 895/1310, 845/1310, 633/1510, 896/1510. The hedgerows within the sub-area are typically species rich and some support Ancient Woodland indicator species. Much of the woodland habitat present between the A22 and the Cuckoo Trail once formed part of the extensive Wilmington Wood Ancient Woodland complex, the larger portion of which lies to the west of the A22 and is likely to support similar species to those for which Wilmington Wood was designated. Some of the hedgerows may be relict features from enclosed or cleared Ancient Woodland and of considerable antiquity.

5.2.17 Refer to Figure 5.4 showing designated sites and biodiversity habitats in the vicinity of Hailsham South

5.2.18 Where on-site habitats abut off-site habitats of known wildlife value for example sites 728/1310, 833/1310, 895/1310, 845/1310, the wildlife interest of the site itself is likely to be significantly greater and the potential for protected species interest is likely to be considerably higher than might otherwise be the case. All sites would be likely to be used by foraging or commuting bats, moving between urban and woodland sites in the local area, and a very high density of local ponds coupled with numerous existing records of this species in the local area, suggests that a number of sites are likely to support great crested newt. Similarly, a number of the sites which feature mature hedgerow or woodland are in close proximity to sites which are known to support dormouse. All sites will require protected species survey. Refer to individual site reports for a summary of the potential for protected species interest and the surveys recommended.

5.2.19 Development of the larger sites in the sub-area: 728/1310, 696/1310, 701/1310, 896/1510, 711/1510, or development of a large number of the smaller sites in combination would result in a significantly elevated number of residents close to the Pevensey Levels, who may choose to use the Levels for recreation. The disturbance impacts arising from this would need to be evaluated through Habitats Regulations Assessment of both individual developments above a certain scale, and also cumulative impact assessment, and appropriate mitigation measures employed if necessary.

The likelihood of ecological interest for each site is summarised in the table below:

Level of Likelihood of Site name value/scale ecological interest Bolneys Wood Land, off A22 Lower/District High 210/1310 near Hailsham Land to the west of the Sustrans Lower/District Medium 245/1310 Route, Ersham Farm, Ersham Road Lower/Parish Medium 283/1310 Land off Sandbanks Close

305/1310 Bolneys Farm, South Road Lower/Parish Medium 696/1310 Land adjoining Summerhill Lane Lower/District High 701/1310 Land at Coppards Lower/District High Land at Bramley Farm, Bay Tree Lower/Parish Medium 711/1510 Lane, 719/1510 Land at Little Bramley Farm Lower/District High 728/1310 Land south of Hailsham Lower/Parish Medium 808/1310 Coldthorn Barn, Coldthorn Lane Lower/District High ______The Landscape Partnership April 2017

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833/1310 Land south of Summerhill Lane Lower/Parish Low 2 Summerhill Cottages, Lower/Parish Medium 845/1310 Summerhill Lane Summerhill Barn, Summerhill Lower/Parish Low 846/1310 Lane 1 Summerhill Cottages, Lower/Parish Low 851/1310 Summerhill Lane Creepers Cottage, Coldthorn Lower/District High 854/1310 Lane 856/1310 Byeways, Sayerland Lane Lower/Parish Low Land on the south east side of Lower/Parish Medium 871/1510 Sayerland Lane 872/1510 Bay tree House, Baytree Lane Lower/Parish Medium Land on the north west side of Lower/Parish Medium 882/1310 Coldthorn Lane Coldthorn Cottage, Coldthorn Lower/District High 890/1310 Lane 891/1510 Land at Stockhall Farm Lower/Parish Low 895/1310 Davmau Farm, Coldthorn Lane Lower/District High Land at, and adjoining Baytree Lower/District High 896/1510 Farm 900/1310 Land adjoining the Old Loom Mill Lower/District High

5.1.20 If proposals for development come forward on these sites, or if the sites are allocated for development within the Wealden Local Plan, appropriate measures will need to be incorporated to ensure the potential effects on biodiversity are avoided/minimised and/or mitigated, and that enhancements can be delivered in accordance with local and national planning policy. This should be done on a site by site basis, taking into account green and Blue Infrastructure local to the site, and ensuring that valuable habitats on site are retained and enhanced, and that additional measures such as new ponds, new areas of woodland or grassland, or features such as bird and bat boxes and habitat piles can be delivered wherever feasible. The individual site reports provide outline/indicative avoidance, mitigation and enhancement proposals, however these should be refined and developed by the Ecologists working in support of any future planning application, along with other more species- or habitat-specific measures as may be indicated by the outcome of the recommended species and habitat surveys.

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