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CT4 Policy Approach to Northampton Fringe Areas: Review and Assessment
Daventry Landscape Assessment CT4 Policy Approach to Northampton Fringe Areas CT4 Policy Approach to Northampton Fringe Areas: Review and Assessment Land Unit NF1 – Land to the South of Upper Harlestone Area: 174ha Plan NF1a – Plan Showing Relevant Current Planning Designations and Environmental Constraints, Public Access and Recreational Routes, and Consented Development Rationale for selecting the NF1 is at the northwest extent of the Northampton Fringe within land unit: Daventry District. The land unit has been selected for review and assessment as an area of land between Upper Harlestone and the suburb of New Duston in Northampton. NF1 is adjacent to an area of planned growth to meet the needs of Northampton (Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE) – see below) which is within and just outside the District boundary. 6053.027 Version 1.0 June 2017 Page 1 Daventry Landscape Assessment CT4 Policy Approach to Northampton Fringe Areas Relevant current planning Special Landscape Area (Daventry District Council Saved designations and known Local Plan Policy EN1) within the northwest part of NF1. environmental constraints The land in the northeast part of NF1 (to the northeast of (see inset plan above): Port Road) is currently designated as ‘Green Wedge’ (Daventry District Council Saved Local Plan Policy EN10). Woodland blocks and belts within and adjacent to the southwest part of NF1 are designated as Local Wildlife Sites. The northwest boundary of NF1 (which follows a tributary watercourse) is in Environment Agency Flood Zone 3. There are a number of Grade II Listed Buildings in Upper Harlestone to the north of NF1. Northampton West SUE (N4) allocated on land within Daventry District which rises up from A428 at northwest edge of Northampton, between Round Oak Plantation and the District boundary, including Fleetland Farm. -
Assessment Appendices Biodiversity Character
BIODIVERSITY CHARACTER ASSESSMENT APPENDICES CONTENTS APPENDIX 1 Datasets used in the Northamptonshire Biodiversity Character Assessment ................................................................. 03 APPENDIX 2 Natural Areas in Northamptonshire .............................................................................................................................................. 04 Natural Area 44. Midlands Clay Pastures ....................................................................................................................................... 04 Natural Area 45. Rockingham Forest .............................................................................................................................................. 09 Natural Area 52. West Anglian Plain ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Natural Area 54. Yardley-Whittlewood Ridge .............................................................................................................................. 20 Natural Area 55. Cotswolds ................................................................................................................................................................ 25 APPENDIX 3 Site of Special Scientifi c Interest Summaries .............................................................................................................................. 26 APPENDIX 4 Wildlife Site Summaries .................................................................................................................................................................... -
Northampton in Focus: a Review of Environmental, Economic and Social Data
Northampton in Focus: A Review of Environmental, Economic and Social Data Prepared for: Northampton Borough Council Prepared by: ENVIRON Exeter, UK Date: July 2010 Project Number: UK1814571 Northampton in Focus: A Review of Environmental, Northampton Borough Council Economic and Social Data Contract/Proposal No: UK1814571 Issue: 4 Author Vicky Pearson, Catherine Banks (signature): Project Manager/Director Johanna Curran (signature): Date: 2nd July 2010 This report has been prepared by ENVIRON with all reasonable skill, care and diligence, and taking account of the Services and the Terms agreed between ENVIRON and the Client. This report is confidential to the client, and ENVIRON accepts no responsibility whatsoever to third parties to whom this report, or any part thereof, is made known, unless formally agreed by ENVIRON beforehand. Any such party relies upon the report at their own risk. ENVIRON disclaims any responsibility to the Client and others in respect of any matters outside the agreed scope of the Services. Version Control Record Issue Description of Status Date Reviewer Authors Initials Initials 1 First draft Final 25/09/09 JC VP 2 Second draft Final 10/11/09 RA VP 3 Third draft Final with updates 10/05/10 JC VP 4 final 02/07/10 JC CB/VP UK18-14571 Issue 4 Northampton in Focus: A Review of Environmental, Northampton Borough Council Economic and Social Data Contents Page Executive Summary i 1 Introduction 1 2 Overview of Northampton and Priority Issues 5 3 Discussion of the Northampton Central Area and Priority Issues Identified 17 4 Future Updates 25 Annex A: Topic Papers Annex B: Glossary UK18-14571 Issue 4 Northampton in Focus: A Review of Environmental, Northampton Borough Council Economic and Social Data Executive Summary Northampton Borough Council is currently producing various strategies to plan for the future of Northampton. -
North West Relief Road WSP Northamptonshire County Council 70032086 November 2017 Iii
NORTH-WEST RELIEF ROAD PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL NOVEMBER 2017 PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Northamptonshire County Council Project no: 70032086 Date: November 2017 – WSP 1 Queens Drive, Birmingham, B5 4PJ www.wsp.com QUALITY MANAGEMENT ISSUE/REVISION FIRST ISSUE REVISION 1 REVISION 2 REVISION 3 Remarks Date December 2017 Victoria Philpott / Cian Ó Prepared by Ceallaigh Signature Checked by Sarah Proctor Signature Authorised by Emma Hatchett Signature Project number 70032086 Report number 1 \\uk.wspgroup.com\central data\Projects\700320xx\70032086 File reference - Northampton NW Relief Road\02 WIP\EC Ecology\PEA ii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..............................................................1 2 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................2 3 METHODS ....................................................................................4 4 RESULTS .....................................................................................7 5 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................17 6 CONCLUSIONS ..........................................................................28 7 REFERENCES............................................................................29 8 FIGURES ....................................................................................32 TABLE S TABLE 1 - STATUTORY DESIGNATED SITES OF EUROPEAN OR INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE WITHIN 10 KM OF THE SITE ..............................................7 TABLE 2 - STATUTORY DESIGNATED SITES -
Northamptonshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan
Cabinet: 16 May 2017 Maintaining an up to date Minerals and Waste Local Plan for Northamptonshire. Appendix 2: Minerals and Waste Local Plan for Adoption Northamptonshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan Plan for Adoption Northamptonshire County Council May 2017 CONTENTS 1. ABOUT THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MINERALS AND WASTE LOCAL PLAN 1 The role of the Local Plan 3 Sustainability and environmental assessment of the plan 4 2. CONTEXT OF MINERALS AND WASTE DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 5 Policy context 5 Strategic planning context 8 3. THE VISION AND OBJECTIVES 15 The vision for minerals and waste related development in Northamptonshire 15 The objectives – our path to achieving the vision 15 4. STRATEGY, PRINCIPLES AND LOCATIONS FOR MINERALS RELATED DEVELOPMENT 18 Provision to be met 18 Sand and gravel and crushed rock 23 Building and roofing stone 27 Secondary and recycled aggregate facilities 28 Refractory minerals and clay 30 Borrow pit extraction 30 5. STRATEGY, PRINCIPLES AND LOCATIONS FOR WASTE RELATED DEVELOPMENT 32 Waste arisings in Northamptonshire 32 Waste management and disposal capacity 39 Commitments 43 Waste management facilities 43 Sewage and waste water treatment 50 Waste disposal facilities 51 Locational hierarchy 55 Functional role of facilities 55 Catchment area of facilities 56 6. LOCAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 58 Addressing the impact of minerals and waste development 58 Restoration and after-use 65 Managing the implementation of minerals and waste development 67 Sustainable development 69 Co-location of waste management facilities -
Northampton Local Plan
CASTELLO FORTIOR CONCORDIA NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL NORTHAMPTON LOCAL PLAN 1993-2006 ADOPTED JUNE 1997 WRITTEN STATEMENT Indicating Saved Policies as amended by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government September 2007 David Moir Director of Environment Services June 1997 FOREWORD Northampton is rapidly developing town - fortunate in having within its boundary a blend of old and new. It combines a historic town centre, former village communities, modern housing areas and a diverse range of employers with parks and open spaces which extend right into the heart of the town. It is an environment of which we are proud. Almost thirty years ago Northampton was designated a new town and under the auspices of the Development Corporation, Northampton expanded significantly through the implementation of the Northampton Master Plan. The momentum of growth remains, but it is important to ensure that future development adds to the quality of the environment in Northampton. The adopted Local Plan forms the basis for all decisions relating to land use within the Borough. It reflects many comments and representations made during its preparation as well as taking on board the recommendations of a Planning Inspector appointed by the Department of Environment following a Public Inquiry into remaining objections. The Plan aims to guide the further expansion of Northampton. It seeks to conserve important open spaces, encourage a balanced mix of residential, business and leisure development and promote good sustainable transport initiatives. In essence it seeks to produce an environment which enhances Northampton for the benefit of all. In conclusion, I wish to pay tribute to the late Councillor Roger Alder who steered the Plan through the majority of its stages as chair of the Planning Committee. -
Neighbourhood Plan, Following Earlier Input from Local People, Businesses and Other Organisations Which Have Shaped It
Made Version December 2015 Foreword This is the final Made Version of the Duston Neighbourhood Plan, following earlier input from local people, businesses and other organisations which have shaped it. This version contains a summary of the evidence base, the Vision & Objectives, Planning Policies and other Community Proposals and details on implementation. Several background and evidence documents are also available: - The Consultation Statement: This describes how local people, businesses and other bodies have been consulted on the Plan and comments, which have been made. - The Basic Conditions Statement: This explains how the Plan meets legal requirements and it also includes the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) screening. In addition, the Issues & Options Report & Parish Profile, the Policy Context, Townscape Study, reports on open space and employment are available on request as separate documents. For those who want to know a little more about the Made Plan and how it fits into the planning system, the following summary may be helpful. Neighbourhood Plans are part of the new planning system, which was introduced by the Government under the Localism initiative. This was to give people a greater say about the location and scale of development in the area and to help to protect valued landscape and community assets. They can establish general planning policies for the development and use of land. The Neighbourhood Plan forms part of the Local Development Plan for the local authority and will be used to consider planning applications. The Made Plan can influence the choice of sites and the design and layout of new housing; Neighbourhood Plans cannot propose less development than in the approved Local Plan and must reflect national planning guidance. -
CABINET REPORT Report Title Disposal of Land at Dallington Grange
Appendices: 1 CABINET REPORT Report Title Disposal of land at Dallington Grange AGENDA STATUS: PUBLIC Cabinet Meeting Date: 12 March 2014 Key Decision: Yes Within Policy: Yes Policy Document: No Directorate: Regeneration, Enterprise & Planning Accountable Cabinet Member: Regeneration Enterprise and Planning - Cllr Tim Hadland Ward(s) Kings Heath 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek the authority of Cabinet to (a) the principle of the disposal of the freehold property referred to in the report and to dealing with any associated matters or procedures arising from any particular status parts of the land may have and (b) to bring forward part of the land for new Council housing. 2. Recommendations 2.1 That Cabinet approves the principle of the disposal by this Council of the freehold interest in some or all of the land areas collectively known as Dallington Grange, shown edged shaded red upon the plan at Appendix 1. 2.2 That Cabinet delegates to the Director of Regeneration Enterprise and Planning the power to approve the terms of the disposal, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration Enterprise and Planning. Jmd/committees/cabinet report template/05/03/14 2.3 That Cabinet approves the principle of using some land at Dallington Grange for the building of 100 Council houses and a report be brought to a future meeting of Cabinet on the options for delivery of these homes at the earliest opportunity. 2.4 That Cabinet endorses the use of all receipts from Right to Buy sales of Council earmarked reserves for the development of new housing on this project. -
Landscape Character Assessment Current
CURRENT LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT CONTENTS CONTENTS 02 PREFACE 04 1.0 INTRODUCTION 06 1.1 Appointment and Brief 06 1.2 Northamptonshire Environmental Characterisation Process 06 1.3 Landscape Characterisation in Practice 06 1.4 Northamptonshire Current Landsacape Character Assessment 07 1.5 Approach and Methodology 07 1.6 The Scope and Context of the Study 08 1.7 Parallel Projects and Surveys 08 1.8 Structure of the Report 09 2.0 EVOLUTION OF THE LANDSCAPE 10 2.1 Introduction 10 Physical Influences 2.2 Geology and Soils 10 2.3 Landform 14 2.4 Northamptonshire Physiographic Model 14 2.5 Hydrology 15 2.6 Land Use and Land Cover 16 2.7 Woodland and Trees 18 2.8 Biodiversity 19 2.85 Summary 22 2.9 Buildings and Settlement 23 2.10 Boundaries 25 2.11 Communications and Infrastructure 26 2.12 Historic Landscape Character 28 3.0 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE’S CURRENT LANDSCAPE CHARACTER 29 Cowpasture Spinney, Rolling Ironstone Valley Slopes 3.1 Introduction 29 3.2 Landscape Character Types and Landscape Character Areas 30 3.3 Landscape Character Type and Area Boundary Determination 30 CURRENT LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT 2 CONTENTS 4.0 GLOSSARY 187 4.1 Key Landscape Character Assessment Terms 187 4.2 Other Technical Terms 187 4.3 Abbreviations 189 5.0 REFERENCES 190 6.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 191 APPENDICES View over arable land, Limestone Plateau Appendix 1 Data Sets Used in the Northamptonshire Current Landscape Character Assessment Appendix 2 Example of Digital Field Survey Forms Appendix 3 Field Work Prompts Sheets and Mapping Prompts Sheet Appendix -
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Land to the North West of Buckton Fields
Land to the North West of Buckton Fields Framework Residential Travel Plan Client: Northamptonshire County Council i-Transport Ref: SEE/dc/ITM16083-003A R Date: 07 September 2020 Land to the North West of Buckton Fields Framework Residential Travel Plan Client: Northamptonshire County Council i-Transport Ref: SEE/dc/ITM16083-003A R Date: 07 September 2020 i-Transport LLP Centurion House 129 Deansgate Manchester M3 3WR Tel: 0161 830 2172 Fax: 0161 830 2173 www.i-transport.co.uk COPYRIGHT The contents of this document must not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of i-Transport LLP Quality Management Report No. Comments Date Author Authorised ITM16083-003 R Draft 01.09.2020 Steven Eggleston Steven Eggleston ITM16083-003A R Final 07.09.2020 Steven Eggleston Steven Eggleston File Ref: Z:\Projects\16083ITM Buckton Fields West\Admin\Report and Tech Notes\ITM16083-003A R Framework Travel Plan.docx Land to the North West of Buckton Fields Framework Residential Travel Plan Contents SECTION 1 Introduction 1 SECTION 2 Aims, Objectives and Benefits 3 SECTION 3 Overall Approach 5 SECTION 4 Accessibility of the Site 7 SECTION 5 Travel Plan Measures 13 SECTION 6 Monitoring and Action Plan 18 Appendices APPENDIX A. Site Location APPENDIX B. Illustrative Masterplan APPENDIX C. Northampton Bus Route Map APPENDIX D. Northampton Cycle Route Plans APPENDIX E. Location of Key Facilities and Services Date: 07 September 2020 Ref: SEE/dc/ITM16083-003A R Land to the North West of Buckton Fields Framework Residential Travel Plan SECTION 1 Introduction 1.1 The Buckton Fields site is located within Daventry District but on the northern edge of Northampton, located south of Brampton Lane and between A5199 Welford Road to the west and A58 Harborough Road to the east. -
NORTHAMPTON NORTH WEST RELIEF ROAD Environmental Statement Addendum Volume II: Main Written Statement
Northamptonshire County Council NORTHAMPTON NORTH WEST RELIEF ROAD Environmental Statement Addendum Volume II: Main Written Statement JUNE 2020 PUBLIC Northamptonshire County Council NORTHAMPTON NORTH-WEST RELIEF ROAD Addendum to the Environmental Statement Volume II: Written Statement TYPE OF DOCUMENT (VERSION) PUBLIC PROJECT NO. 70021598 PLANNING REFERENCE NO: 19/00045/CCDFUL DATE: MAY 2020 PUBLIC Northamptonshire County Council NORTHAMPTON NORTH-WEST RELIEF ROAD Addendum to the Environmental Statement Volume II: Written Statement WSP 1 Capital Quarter Tyndall Street Cardiff CF10 4BZ Phone: +44 2920 769 200 WSP.com PUBLIC CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 CHANGES TO THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED SCHEME 4 3 APPROACH TO THE EIA 12 4 AIR QUALITY 30 5 CLIMATE CHANGE 82 6 LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL 93 7 NOISE AND VIBRATION 100 8 ROAD DRAINAGE AND THE WATER ENVIRONMENT 159 9 SUMMARY OF EFFECTS 197 NORTHAMPTON NORTH-WEST RELIEF ROAD PUBLIC | WSP Project No.: 70021598 | Our Ref No.: 19/00045/CCDFUL May 2020 Northamptonshire County Council 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND 1.1.1. Northamptonshire County Council (referred to as ‘the Applicant’) is seeking to obtain detailed planning permission for the Northampton North-West Relief Road (referred to as the 'Proposed Scheme’), located on land approximately 1.2km south-east of Church Brampton and immediately east of the Brampton Heath Golf Centre. 1.1.2. The Proposed Scheme will connect the A5199 Welford Road, via Sandy Lane, with a proposed junction located adjacent to Grange Farm, which will provide access to the land allocated for the proposed Dallington Grange development. The Proposed Scheme forms part of a wider strategy to complete the ring road around the northern sector of Northampton that will ultimately connect the A4500 Weedon Road and M1 Motorway Junction 16 to the west, with the A43 Kettering Road and Kettering to the north.