Appendix E: New Settlements Site Assessments

SA of the SWDPR: New Settlements Site Assessments August 2019 LC-503_Appendix_E_New_Settlements_2_290819CW.docx Appendix E: New Settlements Site Assessments

E.1 Malvern Hills – Lower Broadheath ...... E1 E.2 Malvern Hills – Rushwick ...... E12 E.3 Wychavon – Norton Parkway ...... E22 E.4 Wychavon – Spetchley Park ...... E35 E.5 Wychavon - Throckmorton ...... E49

© Lepus Consulting for Malvern Hills District Council Eii SA of the SWDPR: New Settlements Site Assessments August 2019 LC-503_Appendix_E_New_Settlements_2_290819CW.docx E.1 Malvern Hills – Lower Broadheath

Lower Broadheath (New Settlement) Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and towards the eastern edge of the Malvern Hills District. See the Lower Broadheath (New Settlement) cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land adjacent to Oldbury Farm, Lower CFS0085a Residential 19.24 462 Broadheath Lower Broadheath Land adjacent to Oldbury Farm, Lower CFS0085b Residential 20.97 503 Broadheath Lower Broadheath Land adjacent to Oldbury Farm, Lower CFS0085c Residential 1.77 42 Broadheath Lower Broadheath CFS0233 Worcester West Broadheath/Worcester Residential 65.40 1567 Worcester West Broadheath/Worcester CFS0235 Mixed 176.26 4226 (Adjacent to SWDP 45/2) Worcester West Broadheath (part of CFS0236 larger site CFS0085), Land adjacent to Employment 4.35 N/A Temple Laugherne Factory

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E.1.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

E.1.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Site CFS0085c is proposed for the development of 42 dwellings. The proposed development at this site would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b and CFS0233 are proposed for the development of between 170 and 1,695 dwellings. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected. Site CFS0235 is proposed for the development of 4,226 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 1%. Therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Site CFS0236 is proposed for non-residential end use and therefore would be expected to have a negligible impact on carbon emissions across the Plan area.

E.1.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

E.1.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: A proportion of Site CFS0235 coincides with Flood Zone 2 and 3. Proposed development at this site would result in a major negative impact as site end users could potentially be located in areas of fluvial flooding. Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0085c, CFS0223 and CFS0236 are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these five sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

E.1.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A proportion of Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0233 and CFS0235 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

E.1.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

E.1.3.1 Natura 2000: A small proportion of Sites CFS0233 and CFS0235 are located within 5km west of ‘Lyppard Grange Ponds’ SAC. A minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed

development at these two sites, due to the increased risk of development related threats and pressures on this European designated site.

E.1.3.2 SSSI/IRZ: The ‘River Teme’ SSSI is located to the south west of the cluster, and ‘Northwick Marsh’ SSSI is located to the north east of the cluster. Site CFS0085b is located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 100 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Site CFS0235 is located within an IRZ wchihc states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0085b and CFS0235 are proposed for the development of 503 and 4,226 dwellings respectively and are located outside the Lower Broadheath and Worcester City development boundaries. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these SSSIs have been designated.

E.1.3.3 Ancient Woodland: Sites CFS0085b and CFS0235 coincide with ‘Oldbury Wood’, and Site CFS0235 also coincides with ‘Birchen Grove’. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially result in direct negative impacts on these ancient woodlands, and therefore a major negative impact would be expected. Site CFS0085a is located adjacent to ‘Birchen Grove’. Sites CFS0085c and CFS0233 are located within 230m from ‘Oldbury Wood’. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on these ancient woodlands due to an increased risk of disturbance.

E.1.3.4 LNR: Site CFS0233 is located approximately 5m from ‘Laugherne Brook’ LNR. The LNR comprises wet grassland, semi-natural grassland, wet woodland and veteran trees1. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on this LNR, due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

E.1.3.5 LWS: Sites CFS0085b and CFS0235 coincide with ‘Oldbury Wood’ LWS, and Site CFS0235 also coincides with ‘Laughern Brook’ LWS. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to result in direct negative impacts on these LWSs, and therefore a major negative impact

1 Worcester City Council (no date) Laugherne Brook Local Nature Reserve. Available at: https://www.worcester.gov.uk/laugherne-brook- local-nature-reserve [Date Accessed: 27/08/19]

would be expected. Site CFS0233 is located adjacent to ‘Laughern Brook’ LWS. The proposed development this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this LWS due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

E.1.3.6 Priority Habitats: The south of Site CFS0085b and areas in the south, west and east of Site CFS0235 coincide with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The south east of Site CFS0233 coincides with traditional orchard priority habitat. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to result in the loss of these habitats, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

E.1.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

E.1.4.1 Landscape Character: All sites in this cluster are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at all sites within this cluster could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT, as the LCA states “modern development favouring groups of new houses would not be appropriate in this landscape”. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

E.1.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Lower Broadheath cluster. All six sites within this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

E.1.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0085c, CFS0233 and CFS0235 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents due to the large size of these sites. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected at these five sites.

E.1.4.4 Urban Sprawl: All sites in this cluster are located in open countryside surrounding Lower Broadheath. The proposed development at these six sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the

surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

E.1.4.5 Coalescence: Sites CFS0235 is a large site located between Henwick, Hallow and Lower Broadheath. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase the risk of coalescence between these three settlements and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

E.1.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

E.1.5.1 Main Road: The A443 passes to the east of Lower Broadheath. Site CFS0235 is located adjacent to this road. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A443 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at this site.

E.1.5.2 Air Quality: Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0233 and CFS0235 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Site CFS0085c is proposed for the development of 42 dwellings, and Site CFS0236 is proposed for non-residential end use comprising 4.35ha. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

E.1.5.3 Watercourse: Site CFS0235 coincides with the Laughern Brook, and Site CFS0233 is located adjacent to this watercourse. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.1.5.4 Waste: Site CFS0085c is proposed for the development of 42 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current Malvern Hills levels. Sites CFS0085a and CFS0085b are proposed for the development of between 144 and 1,425 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at these

two sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation. Sites CFS0233 and CFS0235 are proposed for the development of more than 1,425 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 1% in comparison to current Malvern Hills levels and therefore, could potentially result in a major negative impact on waste generation. Site CFS0236 is proposed for non-residential end use, and therefore the proposed development at this site would not be expected to contribute towards household waste generation.

E.1.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

E.1.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085c and CFS0236 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0085b, CFS0233 and CFS0235 would be likely to result in a major negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of 20ha or more of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

E.1.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these six sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

E.1.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

E.1.7.1 Net Gain: Site CFS0085c is proposed for the development of 42 dwellings; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at this site. Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0233 and CFS0235 are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision. Site CFS0236 comprises previously undeveloped land and is proposed for employment-led development. The proposed development at this site would not result in a net change in housing provision across the Plan area.

E.1.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

E.1.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 6.3km east of the cluster. The proposed development at the six sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.1.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is St Johns House Surgery, located approximately 2.5km south east of the cluster. The proposed development at the six sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

E.1.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is St Johns Sports Centre, located approximately 3km south east of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

E.1.8.4 AQMA: All six sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

E.1.8.5 Main Road: Site CFS0235 is located adjacent to and partially within 200m of the A443. The proposed development at this site could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0085c, CFS0233 and CFS0236 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

E.1.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Sites CFS0085c and CFS0233 are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these two sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits. Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0235 and CFS0236 are located over 600m from a public greenspace. Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially

have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to outdoor space.

E.1.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these six sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

E.1.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

E.1.9.1 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0235 is located approximately 110m from the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Church of St Philip and St James’. The proposed development at this site could potentially be visible from, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the setting of, this Listed Building.

E.1.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0233 is located adjacent to the Grade II Listed Building ‘Lower Temple Laugherne’. Site CFS0235 is located approximately 50m from ‘Parkfield Nurseries’, approximately 280m from ‘Rose Cottage’, and approximately 500m from ‘Lower Temple Laugherne’. Site CFS0085c is located approximately 100m from ‘Elgar’s Birthplace and adjoining coach house and stables’, and Site CFS0085b is located approximately 300m from this Listed Building. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

E.1.9.3 Conservation Area: Site CFS0235 is located adjacent to ‘Hallow’ Conservation Area. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Conservation Area.

E.1.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

E.1.10.1 Bus Stop: Site CFS0085c is located within the target distance to a bus stop at The Plough, providing regular services. The proposed development at this site would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0233, CFS0235 and CFS0236 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed

development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

E.1.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Lower Broadheath is Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station. All sites within this cluster are located over 3km from this station and therefore, the proposed development at these six sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

E.1.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

E.1.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these six sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

E.1.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Lower Broadheath is Lower Broadheath Community Shop and Post Office, located approximately 500m north west of the cluster. All sites within this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

E.1.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

E.1.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary schools to Lower Broadheath are Broadheath C of E Primary School, Hallow C of E Primary School, Oldbury Park Primary School and Dines Green Primary School. Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0085c, CFS0233 and CFS0235 are located outside the target distance to these primary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

E.1.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Lower Broadheath is Christopher Whitehead Language College, located approximately 3.5km to the south east of the cluster. Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0085c, CFS0233 and CFS0235 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these five

sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

E.1.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0085c, CFS0233 and CFS0235 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

E.1.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

E.1.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Lower Broadheath cluster, including Martley Road located in the centre of the cluster. The proposed development at Sites CFS0085a, CFS0085b, CFS0085c, CFS0233 and CFS0235 would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

E.1.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Site CFS0236 is proposed for employment development. As a previously undeveloped location, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at this site. Site CFS0085a currently coincides with ‘Jam Factory Fishing Club’ and is proposed for residential end use. The proposed residential development at this site could potentially result in the loss of this business, and consequently the employment opportunities it provides. Therefore, a major negative impact would be expected following the proposed development at this site. Site CFS0235 is proposed for mixed use development, however this site currently coincides with employment floorspace ‘Paynes Health Farm’, ‘Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery’ and ‘Jam Factory Fishing Club’. At this stage, it is uncertain whether the proposed development at Site CFS0235 would result in a net change in employment floorspace.

Rushwick (New Settlement) Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and towards the eastern boundary of the Malvern Hills District. See the Rushwick (New Settlement) cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) CFS0190 Land off Claphill Lane, Rushwick (Plot 1) Mixed 2.25 41

CFS0191 Land off Claphill Lane, Rushwick (Plot 2) Mixed 4.27 77 Land at Home Farm (Prime Cut Farm), CFS0533 Mixed 5.22 94 Crown East, Worcester Land at Westways, Claphill Lane, CFS0536 Residential 0.45 11 Rushwick Paddock adj to Westways, Claphill Lane, CFS0538 Residential 0.49 12 Rushwick CFS0692 Land off Claphill Lane, Rushwick Residential 15.67 282

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E.2.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

E.2.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536 and CFS0538 are proposed for the development of 169 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these five sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Malvern Hills’ total carbon emissions. Site CFS0692 is proposed for the development of 282 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Malvern Hills’ total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Malvern Hills’ carbon emissions would be expected.

E.2.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

E.2.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: All sites in this cluster are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at all six sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

E.2.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A proportion of Site CFS0533 coincides with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. Site CFS0692 coincides with areas determined to be at low and medium risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

E.2.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

E.2.3.1 SSSI/IRZ: All sites in this cluster are located within 1.4km of the ‘River Teme’ SSSI. Sites CFS0536, CFS0538 and CFS0692 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0190, CFS0191 and CFS0533 are located within an IRZ which states that “residential development of 100 units or more” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0109, CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536 and CFS0538 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less. Site CFS0692 is proposed for the development of 282 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed

development at Site CFS0692 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which this SSSI has been designated.

E.2.3.2 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS0533 is located approximately 170m east of ‘Grove Covert’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on this ancient woodland due to an increased risk of disturbance.

E.2.3.3 LWS: Site CFS0692 coincides with ‘Aymstrey Woodland and Pool’ LWS. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in direct negative impacts on this LWS and therefore a major negative impact would be expected.

E.2.3.4 Priority Habitats: Sites CFS0533 and CFS0692 coincide with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to result in the loss of this habitat and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

E.2.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

E.2.4.1 Landscape Character: All sites within the Rushwick cluster are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at all sites within this cluster could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT, as the LCA states “modern development favouring groups of new houses would not be appropriate in this landscape”. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

E.2.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Rushwick cluster, with a footpath coinciding with Sites CFS0191 and CFS0692. The proposed development at Sites CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536 CFS0538 and CFS0692 could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

E.2.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0538, CFS0553 and CFS0692 could potentially alter the views experienced by

local residents on Claphill Lane and Crown East Lane. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected at these three sites.

E.2.4.4 Urban Sprawl: All sites in this cluster are located in open countryside surrounding Rushwick. The proposed development at these six sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

E.2.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

E.2.5.1 Main Road: The A44, A4103 and A4440 pass through the north of Rushwick. Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533 and CFS0692 are located adjacent to one or more of these roads. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A44, A4103 and A4440 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

E.2.5.2 Air Quality: Site CFS0692 is proposed for the development of 282 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536 and CFS0538 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

E.2.5.3 Waste: Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536 and CFS0538 are proposed for the development of 143 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current Malvern Hills levels. Site CFS0692 is proposed for the development of 282 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current levels. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation.

E.2.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

E.2.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536, CFS0538 and CFS0692 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

E.2.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grade 3 land, which is considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these six sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

E.2.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

E.2.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536 and CFS0538 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these five sites. Site CFS0692 is proposed for the development of 282 dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

E.2.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

E.2.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 6.1km east of the cluster. The proposed development at the six sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.2.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is St Johns House Surgery, located to the east of the cluster. Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0536 and CFS0538 are located within the target distance to this GP surgery. The proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries. Sites CFS0533 and CFS0692 are located partially or wholly outside the target distance to this GP surgery. The proposed development at these two sites

would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

E.2.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is St Johns Sports Centre, located approximately 2.4km east of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

E.2.8.4 AQMA: All six sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

E.2.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533 and CFS0692 are located adjacent to the A4103, A4440 and/or A44. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0536 and CFS0538 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

E.2.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these six sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits.

E.2.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536 and CFS0538 are also located within 600m of the cycle network. The proposed development at these six sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and/or cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

E.2.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

E.2.9.1 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0533 is located approximately 25m from the Grade II Listed Building ‘Church of St Thomas’. The proposed development at this site could potentially be visible from, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the setting of, this Listed Building. Site CFS0190 is located approximately 330m from this Listed Building. Site CFS0191 is located approximately 410m from ‘The Grove’. Sites CFS0536, CFS0538 and CFS0692 are located 440m or less from ‘The Willow House’. However, these sites and Listed Buildings are separated by built-form and/or trees within Rushwick. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

E.2.9.2 Scheduled Monument: Sites CFS0190 and CFS0191 are located approximately 450m from ‘Moated Site at Earl’s Court’ SM. This SM is identified as Heritage at Risk and is in ‘generally unsatisfactory’ condition2. However, these sites and SM are separated by built-form and woodland within Worcester. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this SM.

E.2.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

E.2.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0533, CFS0536 and CFS0538 are located within the target distance to bus stops on Claphill Lane and at St Thomas Church, providing regular services. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0190, CFS0191 and CFS0692 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

E.2.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Rushwick is Worcester Foregate Street Station. All sites in this cluster are located approximately 3.5km from this railway station. Therefore, the proposed development at

2 Historic England (2017) Heritage At Risk. Moated site at Earl’s Court, Rushwick – Malvern Hills. Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list-entry/43173 [Accessed: 28/08/19]

these six sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

E.2.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

E.2.10.4 Road Access: Site CFS0538 is not accessible from the current road network. Therefore, the proposed development at this site could potentially result in a minor negative impact on accessibility. Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536 and CFS0692 are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these five sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

E.2.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience stores to Rushwick include Roots Family Farm Shop, located approximately 800m south west of the cluster and Broadway Express located 1km to the east of the cluster. All sites within this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to one of these convenience stores. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

E.2.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

E.2.11.1 Primary Schools: Rushwick is served by Rushwick C of E Primary School and Dines Green Primary School. Sites CFS0536 and CFS0538 are located within the target distance to Rushwick C of E Primary School. The proposed development at these two sites would situate new residents in locations with good access to primary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533 and CFS0692 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to these primary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

E.2.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Rushwick is Christopher Whitehead Language College, located approximately 2.6km to the east of the cluster. Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533, CFS0536,

CFS0538 and CFS0692 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these six sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

E.2.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0190, CFS0191, CFS0533 and CFS0692 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

E.2.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

E.2.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Rushwick cluster, including Everoak Industrial Estate located approximately 1.9km from the cluster. The proposed development at all six sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

E.2.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Sites CFS0190, CFS0191 and CFS0533 are proposed for mixed use development. As previously undeveloped locations, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these three sites.

Norton Parkway (New Settlement) Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and towards the western boundary of the Wychavon District. See the Norton Parkway (New Settlement) cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land at Woodbury Lane, Norton Juxta CFS0092a Mixed 2.2 40 Kempsey, Worcestershire Land at Woodbury Lane, Norton Juxta CFS0092b Mixed 1.42 26 Kempsey, Worcestershire Land at Church Lane, Norton, CFS0194a Residential 1.53 28 Worcestershire Norton-Juxta-Kempsey Land at Worcester Parkway, Norton CFS0270 Mixed 8.18 147 Juxta Kempsey, Worcestershire Land bounded by Whittington Road, CFS0596 Woodbury Lane, Church Lane and the Mixed 95.81 1725 M5 CFS0629 Wadborough Hall Farm, Wadborough Mixed 160.13 2882 Norton Fields Farm, Whittington, CFS0784 Mixed 58.21 1048 Worcester Land South of Worcester Parkway CFS0917 Mixed 9.45 170 Station CFS0960 Land off Woodbury Lane, Norton Mixed 4.73 85 Land north of Whittington Road, CFS1104 Residential 87.31 1602 Worcester

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E.3.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

E.3.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0917 and CFS0960 are proposed for the development of 281 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these six sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Wychavon’s total carbon emissions. Sites CFS0596, CFS0784 and CFS1104 are proposed for the development of between 282 and 2,810 dwellings. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Wycahvon’s total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Wychavon’s carbon emissions would be expected. Site CFS0629 is proposed for the development of 2,882 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Wychavon’s total, by more than 1%. Therefore, a major negative impact would be expected.

E.3.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

E.3.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: A proportion of Sites CFS0784 and CFS1104 coincide with Flood Zone 2 and 3. The proposed development at these two sites would result in a major negative impact as site end users could potentially be located in areas at high risk of fluvial flooding. Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0917 and CFS0960 are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these eight sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

E.3.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A proportion of Sites CFS0270, CFS0784, CFS0917 and CFS1104 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. Sites CFS0194a and CFS0596 coincide with areas determined to be at low and medium risk of surface water flooding, and Site CFS0960 coincides with areas determined to be at low risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to

locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

E.3.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

E.3.3.1 Natura 2000: Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0784, CFS0960 and CFS1104 are located within 5km south of ‘Lyppard Grange Ponds’ SAC. A minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these eight sites, due to the increased risk of development related threats and pressures on this European designated site.

E.3.3.2 SSSI/IRZ: This cluster surrounds ‘Cooksholme Meadows’ SSSI. Site CFS0629 is also located approximately 1.4km north west of ‘Great Blaythorn Meadow’ SSSI. Site CFS0270 is located adjacent to ‘Cooksholme Meadows’ SSSI and is located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications” should be consulted on. The development of 147 dwellings proposed at this site would be expected to have a major negative impact on the features for which ‘Cooksholme Meadows’ SSSI has been designated. Sites CFS0629 and CFS0917 are located within an IRZ which states that “all planning applications - except householder applications” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0596, CFS0784 and CFS0960 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites CFS0092a and CFS0092b are both proposed for 49 dwellings or less and therefore, a negligible impact would be expected at these two sites. Sites CFS0596, CFS0784 and CFS0960 are proposed for 50 dwellings or more and are located outside of a development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917 and CFS0960 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these two SSSIs have been designated.

E.3.3.3 Ancient Woodland: Site CFS1104 is located approximately 460m from ‘Spetchley Park’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on these ancient woodlands due to an increased risk of disturbance.

E.3.3.4 LWS: Site CFS0784 is located adjacent to ‘Bow, Shell, Swan and Seeley Brooks’ LWS. Site CFS1104 is located adjacent to ‘Botany Bay Meadow’ LWS, and Site CFS0784 is located approximately 20m south east of this

LWS. The proposed development these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on these LWSs due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

E.3.3.5 Priority Habitats: Sites CFS0270 and CFS0596 coincide with deciduous woodland priority habitat. Site CFS0596 also coincides with traditional orchard priority habitat. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to result in the loss of these habitats and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

E.3.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

E.3.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0194a, CFS0596, CFS0960, CFS1104 and the majority of Site CFS0784 are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at these seven could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmlands’ LCT as the LCA states “modern development favouring groups of new houses would not be appropriate in this landscape”. Site CFS0270 is located within the LCT ‘Principal Settled Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “hedgerow boundaries to fields”. The proposed development at this site could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and characteristics of the ‘Principal Settled Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedge bordered fields). Sites CFS0629 and CFS0917 are located within the LCT ‘Wooded Estatelands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “mixed farming land use”. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and characteristics of the ‘Wooded Estatelands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of pastoral fields). Therefore, the proposed development at all ten sites in this cluster could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

E.3.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Norton Parkway cluster. The proposed development at all ten sites within this cluster could potentially alter the views experienced

by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

E.3.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784 and CFS1104 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents due to the large size of the sites. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected at these four sites.

E.3.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917, CFS0960 and CFS1104 are located in open countryside surrounding Norton Parkway. The proposed development at these nine sites would be likely to lead to urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

E.3.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

E.3.5.1 Main Road: The M5 passes to the west of the Norton Parkway cluster. Sites CFS0596 and CFS1104 are located adjacent to this road. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the M5 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at this site.

E.3.5.2 Railway Line: Sites CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784 and CFS0917 are located adjacent to the railway lines linking Worcester to Cheltenham, Droitwich Spa and Evesham. Sites CFS0960 and CFS1104 are located partially within 200m of one of these railway lines. The proposed development at these eight sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of noise pollution and vibrations associated with these railway lines. A minor negative impact would therefore be expected.

E.3.5.3 Air Quality: Sites CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917 and CFS1104 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0960 and CFS0194a are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings.

Therefore, the proposed development at these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

E.3.5.4 Watercourse: Sites CFS0784 and CFS1104 coincide with a minor watercourse. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of this watercourse, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.3.5.5 Waste: Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0270, CFS0917, CFS0960 and CFS0194a are proposed for the development of 264 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current Wychavon levels. Sites CFS0596, CFS0784 and CFS1104 are proposed for the development of between 265 and 2,636 dwellings, and therefore would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current Wychavon levels. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation. Site CFS0629 is proposed for the development of 2,882 dwellings. This would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 1% in comparison to current Wychavon levels and therefore, could potentially result in a major negative impact on waste generation.

E.3.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

E.3.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0092a CFS0092b, CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0917 and CFS0960 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784 and CFS1104 would be likely to result in a major negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of 20ha or more of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

E.3.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the

proposed development at these ten sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

E.3.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

E.3.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS1094a and CFS0960 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these four sites. Sites CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917 and CFS1104 are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these six sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

E.3.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

E.3.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located to the north of the cluster. Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0784, CFS0917, CFS0960 and CFS1104 are located within the target distance to this hospital. The proposed development at these nine sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Site CFS0629 is located partially outside the target distance to this hospital. The proposed development at this site could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.3.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgeries are St Peter’s Surgery, located approximately 4.5km north west of the cluster, and Kempsey Surgery, located approximately 4.5km south west of the cluster. The proposed development at the ten sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

E.3.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Nunnery Woods Sports Complex, located approximately 4.8km north west of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility,

and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

E.3.8.4 AQMA: All ten sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

E.3.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0194a, CFS0596 and CFS1104 are located adjacent to or within 200m of the M5 or A44. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0270, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917 and CFS0960 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

E.3.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Site CFS0194a is located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at this site, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site ends users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits. Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917, CFS0960 and CFS1104 are located over 600m from a public greenspace. Therefore, the proposed development at these nine sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to outdoor space.

E.3.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. Site CFS0960 is also located within 600m of the cycle network. The proposed development at these ten sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian and/or cycle access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

E.3.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

E.3.9.1 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0596 is located approximately 150m from the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Church of St James’, which is identified

as Heritage at Risk and is in ‘poor’ condition3. Site CFS0629 is located approximately 510m from ‘Church of St Edmund, King and Martyr’. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Site CFS0194a is located approximately 150m from ‘Church of St James’. However, this site and Listed Building are separated by built-form within Norton. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

E.3.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS1104 coincides with the Grade II Listed Building ‘Old House Farmhouse’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have direct negative impacts on this Listed Building, and therefore a major negative impact on the local historic environment would be expected. Site CFS0194a is located adjacent to ‘The Black and White Cottages’. Site CFS0596 is located approximately 70m from ‘The Black and White Cottages’ and approximately 150m from ‘Pound House Farmhouse’. Site CFS0629 is located approximately 220m from ‘The Old Forge’, approximately 330m from ‘The Court House’, ‘Manor Cottage’ and ‘Boxbrush Cottages’, and within 500m from five other Listed Buildings in Stoulton. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Site CFS0960 is located approximately 380m from ‘Pound House Farmhouse’. However, this site and Listed Building are separated by built-form and trees within Norton. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this Listed Building.

E.3.9.3 Conservation Area: Site CFS0629 is located approximately 360m from ‘Stoulton’ Conservation Area. The proposed development at this site could potentially alter the setting of this Conservation Area and as a result, have a minor negative impact on the local historic environment. Site CFS1104a is located approximately 220m from ‘Whittington’ Conservation Area. However, this site and Conservation Area are separated by the M5, and therefore the proposed development at this site would be unlikely

3 Historic England (2017) Heritage At Risk. Church of St James, Norton, Norton Juxta Kempsey – Wychavon. Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list- entry/18491 [Accessed: 28/08/19]

alter the setting of this Conservation Area. A negligible impact would be expected.

E.3.9.4 Scheduled Monument: Sites CFS0596 and CFS1104 are located within 260m from ‘Motte Castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm’ SM. However, these sites and SM are separated by the M5. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this SM.

E.3.9.5 Registered Park and Garden: Site CFS1104 is located approximately 480m from ‘Spetchley Park’ RPG, Site CFS0784 is located approximately 750m from this RPG, and Site CFS0596 is located approximately 1km from this RPG. These sites cover a large area of previously undeveloped land, separated from this RPG by open countryside. Therefore, the proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this RPG.

E.3.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

E.3.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites CFS0092a and CFS0092b are located within the target distance to a bus stop on Whittington Road, providing regular services. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917, CFS0960 and CFS1104 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these eight sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

E.3.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Norton Parkway is Worcester Parkway. All sites within this cluster are located within the target distance to Worcester Parkway Railway Station and therefore, the proposed development at these ten sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

E.3.10.3 Pedestrian Access: All sites in this cluster currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these

ten sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility.

E.3.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these ten sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

E.3.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Norton Parkway is Tesco Superstore located approximately 3km to the north west of the cluster. All sites within this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to this convenience store. The proposed development at these ten sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

E.3.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

E.3.11.1 Primary Schools: Norton Parkway is served by Whittington C of E Primary School and Norton Juxta Kempsey C of E First School. Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917, CFS0960 and CFS1104 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to one of these primary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these ten sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

E.3.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary school to Norton Parkway is Nunnery Wood High School, located approximately 3.8km to the north west of the cluster. Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917, CFS0960 and CFS1104 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these ten sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

E.3.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0194a, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917, CFS0960 and CFS1104 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

E.3.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

E.3.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Norton Parkway cluster, including Crucible Business Park and Whittlington Hall located within 1.9km of the cluster. The proposed development at all ten sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

E.3.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Sites CFS0092a, CFS0092b, CFS0270, CFS0596, CFS0629, CFS0784, CFS0917 and CFS0960 are proposed for mixed use development. As previously undeveloped locations, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these eight sites.

Spetchley Park (New Settlement) Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and towards the western edge of the Wychavon District. See the Spetchley Park (New Settlement) cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) SP3 Land south Norton Fields Farm, B4084 Residential 22.35 402 Land adj Mucknell Abbey, south SP4 Residential 47.49 854 CFS0784 Land adj Mucknell Abbey, south SP5 Residential 16.24 292 CFS0784 SP6 Land adj Hillfarm House Residential 5.02 90

SP8 Land south South Lea, B4084 Residential 2.43 44

SP9 Land rear South Lea, B4084 Residential 2.88 52

SP10a Land surrounding Old House Farm Residential 117.55 2,117

SP10b Land rear Grovelands, B4084 Residential 16.61 299

SP10c Land east CFS0058 Residential 62.97 1,132

SP10d Land east Edwards Lane Residential 10.28 185

SP10e Land surrounding Sneachill Farm Residential 61.90 1,113

SP11a Land surrounding CFS0744 Residential 210.58 3,970

SP11b Land north CFS0629, B4084 Residential 6.48 116

SP12 Land west Evesham Rd, north CFS0784 Residential 25.86 465

SP13 Land adj Firs Cottages, B4084 Residential 4.12 74

SP14 Land east CFS0846 Residential 52.79 944

SP20 Land west Egdon Lane Residential 19.95 359

SP21 Land east CFS0629 Residential 8.24 148

SP23 Land rear Sanghoi, B4084 Residential 28.44 511 Wadborough Hall Farm Wadborough SP24 Residential 111.71 2,009 (CFS0921A)

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E.4.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

E.4.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10d, SP11b, SP13 and SP21 are proposed for the development of 281 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these seven sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Wychavon’s total carbon emissions. Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10e, SP12, SP14, SP20, SP23 and SP24 are proposed for the development of between 282 and 2,810 dwellings. The proposed development at these twelve sites could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Wychavon’s total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Wychavon’s carbon emissions would be expected. Site SP11a is proposed for the development of 3,790 dwellings. The proposed development at this site could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Wychavon’s total, by more than 1%. Therefore, a major negative impact would be expected.

E.4.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

E.4.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: A proportion of Sites SP4, SP5, SP6, SP10a, SP11a, SP21 and SP23 coincide with Flood Zone 2 and 3. The proposed development at these seven sites would result in a major negative impact as site end users could potentially be located in areas of fluvial flooding. Sites SP3, SP8, SP9, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11b, SP12, SP13, SP14, SP20 and SP24 are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these 13 sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

E.4.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A proportion of Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP12, SP14, SP21 and SP23 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these 15 sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. A small proportion of Site SP20 coincides with areas determined to be at low risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to

locate site end users in areas at risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

E.4.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

E.4.3.1 Natura 2000: Sites SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP12, SP13, SP23 and a proportion of Sites SP3, SP4, SP5 and SP11a are located within 5km south east of ‘Lyppard Grange Ponds’ SAC. A minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these 15 sites, due to the increased risk of development related threats and pressures on this European designated site.

E.4.3.2 SSSI/IRZ: This cluster surrounds ‘Cooksholme Meadows’ SSSI, and ‘Great Blaythorn Meadow’ SSSI is located to the south east of the cluster. Sites SP11a, SP14, SP20 and SP21 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 100 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites SP14, SP20 and SP21 are proposed for the development of 50 dwellings or more and are located outside of a development boundary. Sites SP3, SP8, SP11b, SP23 and SP24 are located within an IRZ which states that “any residential development of 50 or more houses outside existing settlements/urban areas” should be consulted on. Sites SP3, SP8, SP11a, SP11b, SP23 and SP24 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more and are located outside of a development boundary. Therefore, the proposed development at these nine sites would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on the features for which these SSSIs have been designated.

E.4.3.3 Ancient Woodland: Sites SP10a and SP10c are located adjacent to ‘Spetchley Park’. Site SP24 is located approximately 30m from ‘Narrow Wood’. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on these ancient woodlands due to an increased risk of disturbance.

E.4.3.4 LWS: Sites SP5, SP6, SP11a and SP12 coincide with ‘Bow, Shell, Swan and Seeley Brooks’ LWS. Site SP10a coincides with ‘Botany Bay Meadow’ and ‘Spetchley Deer Park & Plantation Meadows’ LWSs. The proposed development at these five sites would be likely to result in direct negative impacts on these LWSs and therefore a major negative impact would be expected. Sites SP4, SP10e, SP14 and SP21 are located adjacent to ‘Bow, Shell, Swan and Seeley Brooks’ LWS. Site SP10c is located adjacent to

‘Spetchley Deer Park & Plantation Meadows’ LWS. Site SP23 is located adjacent to ‘Botany Bay Meadow’ LWS. The proposed development these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on these LWSs due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

E.4.3.5 Priority Habitats: Small proportions of Sites SP3, SP4, SP10a and SP11a coincide with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The majority of Site SP13 and the north east of Site SP10e coincide with traditional orchard priority habitat. The proposed development at these six sites would be likely to result in the loss of these habitats and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

E.4.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

E.4.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites SP3, SP11b, SP14, SP21, SP24 and approximately half of Site SP4 are located within the LCT ‘Wooded Estatelands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “mixed farming land use”. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Wooded Estatelands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of arable fields). Sites SP5, SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP12, SP13, SP20, SP23 and approximately half of Site SP4 are located within the LCT ‘Principal Timbered Farmland’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “notable pattern of hedgerow trees, predominantly oak and hedgerow boundaries to fields”. Development at these 14 sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Timbered Farmland’ LCT, as the LCA states “modern development favouring groups of new houses would not be appropriate in this landscape”. Therefore, the proposed development at all 20 sites in this cluster could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

E.4.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 coincide with a PRoW and Sites SP6, SP8, SP9, SP12 and SP13 are located adjacent or in close proximity to a PRoW. The proposed development at these 19 sites could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths.

As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

E.4.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites SP8, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP13, SP14, SP20, SP23 and SP24 could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected at these 13 sites.

E.4.4.4 Urban Sprawl: All sites in this cluster are located in open countryside surrounding Stoulton, Wittington and Norton. The proposed development at these 20 sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

E.4.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

E.4.5.1 Main Road: The A44 passes to the east of Spetchley Park, and the M5 passes to the west. Sites SP10a, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a and SP12 are located adjacent to one of these roads. A small proportion of Site SP10b is located within 200m of the M5. The proposed development at these seven sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A44 and M5 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

E.4.5.2 Railway Line: Sites SP3, SP4, SP10a, SP10e, SP11a, SP11b, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 are located adjacent to the railway lines linking Worcester to Cheltenham, Droitwich Spa and Evesham. Site SP12 is located within 200m of one of these railway lines. The proposed development at these twelve sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of noise pollution and vibrations associated with these railway lines. A minor negative impact would therefore be expected.

E.4.5.3 Air Quality: Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP11b, SP12, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. The proposed development at these 16 sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites SP6, SP8, SP9 and SP13 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these four

sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area.

E.4.5.4 Watercourse: Sites SP10a, SP10c, SP10e, SP12 and SP23 coincide with a minor watercourse. Sites SP4, SP5, SP6, SP11a, SP14 and SP21 are located adjacent to a minor watercourse. The proposed development at these eleven sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of these watercourses, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.4.5.5 Waste: Sites SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10d, SP11b, SP13 and SP21 are proposed for the development of 264 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current Wychavon levels. Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10e, SP12, SP14, SP20, SP23 and SP24 are proposed for the development of between 265 and 2,636 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these twelve sites would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current Wychavon levels and could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation. Site SP11a is proposed for the development of 3,790 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 1% in comparison to current Wychavon levels, and as such could potentially result in a major negative impact on waste generation.

E.4.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

E.4.6.1 Previously Developed Land: All sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites SP5, SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10b, SP10d, SP11b, SP13, SP20 and SP21 would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites SP3, SP4, SP10a, SP10c, SP10e, SP11a, SP12, SP14, SP23 and SP24 would be likely to result in a major negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of 20ha or more of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

E.4.6.2 ALC: All sites in this cluster are situated on ALC Grades 2 or 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the

proposed development at these 20 sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource.

E.4.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

E.4.7.1 Net Gain: Sites SP6, SP8, SP9 and SP13 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these four sites. Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP1qa, SP11b, SP12, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these 16 sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision.

E.4.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

E.4.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located to the north west of the cluster. Sites SP3, SP5, SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11b, SP12, SP13 and SP23 are located within the target distance to this hospital. The proposed development at these 14 sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Sites SP4, SP11a, SP14, SP20, SP21 and SP24 are located partially or wholly outside the target distance to this hospital. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.4.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is St Peter’s Surgery, located approximately 5km north west of the cluster. The proposed development at the 20 sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

E.4.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Nunnery Woods Sports Complex, located approximately 5km north west of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility,

and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

E.4.8.4 AQMA: All 20 sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

E.4.8.5 Main Road: Sites SP10a, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a and SP12 are located adjacent to the M5 or A44. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10b, SP11b, SP13, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these 14 sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

E.4.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Sites SP4, SP5, SP6, SP14 and SP21 are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these five sites, as the proposed development would be likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits. Sites SP3, SP8, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP11b, SP12, SP13, SP20, SP23 and SP24 are located over 600m from a public greenspace. Therefore, the proposed development at these 15 sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to outdoor space.

E.4.8.7 Net Loss of Public Greenspace: Sites SP4 and SP5 coincide with public greenspaces. The proposed development at these two sites would be likely to result in the net loss of public greenspace, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the provision of greenspace across the Plan area.

E.4.8.8 PRoW/Cycle Network: All sites in this cluster are located within 600m of the PRoW network. Sites SP10d and SP20 are also located within 600m of the cycle network. The proposed development at these 20 sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and

encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents.

E.4.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

E.4.9.1 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site SP14 is located approximately 90m from the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Church of St Edmund, King and Martyr’. The proposed development at this site could potentially be visible from, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the setting of, this Listed Building.

E.4.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site SP10a coincides with the Grade II Listed Building ‘Old House Farmhouse’. Site SP10e coincides with ‘Sneachill Farmhouse’ and ‘Granary at Sneachill Farmhouse’. The proposed development at these two sites could potentially result in direct negative impact on these Listed Buildings, and therefore a major negative impact on the local historic environment would be expected. Site SP11a is located adjacent to ‘Lower Wolverton Farmhouse’ and ‘Barn at Upper Wolverton Farm to the east of Lower Wolverton Farmhouse’, within 60m from ‘Prospect House’ and ‘Low Hill House’, and approximately 150m from ‘Greenacres’. Site SP14 is located within 200m from several Listed Buildings in Stoulton including ‘Mount Pleasant’, ‘The Old Vicarage’ and ‘Maltings’. Site SP4 is located approximately 350m from ‘Lower Wolverton Farmhouse’ and ‘Barn at Upper Wolverton Farm to the east of Lower Wolverton Farmhouse’. Sites SP9, SP10c and SP23 are located within 300m from ‘Old House Farmhouse’. Site SP10d is located approximately 180m from ‘Elm Cottage’, approximately 250m from ‘Sneachill Farmhouse’ and ‘Granary at Sneachill Farmhouse’, and approximately 320m from ‘Prospect House’. Site SP12 is located within 300m from ‘Prospect House’ and ‘Low Hill House’. Site SP20 is located approximately 170m from ‘Breach Farmhouse’, and approximately 240m from ‘Rosemary Cottage Woodbine Cottage’, ‘The Thatch’ and ‘Windmill Hill Farmhouse’. The proposed development at these nine sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

E.4.9.3 Conservation Area: Site SP14 is located adjacent to ‘Stoulton’ Conservation Area. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Conservation Area. Sites SP10a, SP10b and SP10c are located within 450m of ‘Whittington’ Conservation Area. However, these sites are separated from this Conservation Area by the M5, and therefore the proposed

development at these three sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this Conservation Area.

E.4.9.4 Scheduled Monument: Sites SP10a, SP10b and SP10c are located within 550m of ‘Motte Castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm’ SM. However, these sites are separated from this SM by the M5, and therefore the proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of this SM.

E.4.9.5 Registered Park and Garden: Sites SP10a and SP10c are located adjacent to ‘Spetchley Park’ RPG. Site SP10e is located approximately 180m from this RPG. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this RPG.

E.4.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

E.4.10.1 Bus Stop: Sites SP8, SP9 and SP13 are located within the target distance to a bus stop at High Park, providing regular services. The proposed development at these three sites would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP11b, SP12, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these 17 sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

E.4.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway stations to Spetchley Park is Worcester Parkway. Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP11b, SP13, SP21 and SP23 are located within the target distance to Worcester Parkway Railway Station and therefore, the proposed development at these twelve sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to rail services. Sites SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP12, SP14, SP20 and SP24 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance of Worcester Parkway and therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.4.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites SP4, SP5, SP6, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10e, SP11a, SP11b, SP12, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these 15 sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility. Sites SP3, SP8, SP9, SP10d and SP13 are well connected to

the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot.

E.4.10.4 Road Access: Sites SP10a and SP10c are not accessible from the current road network. Therefore, the proposed development at these two sites could potentially result in a minor negative impact on accessibility. Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP8, SP9. SP10b, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP11b, SP12, SP13, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these 18 sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

E.4.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience store to Spetchley Park is Tesco Superstore, located approximately 3km to the north west of the cluster and Spar at Drakes Broughton, located approximately 3km to the south. All sites within this cluster are located wholly outside the target distance to these shops. The proposed development at these 20 sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

E.4.10.6 Site SP10c is not located in close proximity to a bus stop, railway station or convenience store and is not accessible from the current road or footpath networks. Therefore, a major negative impact on travel and accessibility would be expected at this site.

E.4.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

E.4.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary schools to Spetchley Park are Whittington C of E Primary School, located to the north west of the cluster, and Norton Juxta Kempsey C of E First School, located to the west of the cluster. Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP11b, SP12, SP13, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to these primary schools, and therefore the proposed development at these 20 sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

E.4.11.2 Secondary Schools: The closest secondary schools to Spetchley Park are Nunnery Wood High School and Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, both located approximately 5.5km to the north west of the

cluster. Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP11b, SP12, SP13, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 are located outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these 20 sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

E.4.11.3 The proposed development at Sites SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6, SP8, SP9, SP10a, SP10b, SP10c, SP10d, SP10e, SP11a, SP11b, SP12, SP13, SP14, SP20, SP21, SP23 and SP24 would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

E.4.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

E.4.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Spetchley Park cluster, including Crucible Business Park and Whittington Hall located within 3km of the cluster. The proposed development at all 20 sites would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

E.4.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Site SP11a currently coincides with ‘Triumph Spares’ and is proposed for residential end use. The proposed residential development at this site could potentially result in the loss of this business, and consequently the employment opportunities it provides. Therefore, a major negative impact would be expected following the proposed development at this site.

Throckmorton (New Settlement) Cluster

This cluster is located in the centre and slightly towards the south in the Wychavon District. See the Throckmorton (New Settlement) cluster map for locations of each site.

Site Housing Reference Site Address Site use Area (ha) number (if Number applicable) Land off Abbey View Road (B4083), CFS0169 Wyre Piddle, Worcs. WR10 2HT Wyre Employment 1.37 N/A Piddle The Woodlands, Upper Moor, Worcs. CFS0305 Residential 0.30 7 Wr10 2jr, Upper Moor Land and Buildings at Throckmorton CFS0338 Mixed 124.8 2246 Airfield, Long Lane, Pershore Home Farm, Church Lane, Pinvin, CFS0395 Mixed 50.4 907 Pershore Land immediately adjoining southern CFS0396 side of A44, Wyre Piddle, Pershore, Mixed 4.80 84 Worcestershire, WR10 2HS Wyre Piddle CFS0623a Land at Throckmorton Residential 144.63 2603

CFS0623b Land at Throckmorton Residential 18.93 341

CFS0623c Land at Throckmorton Residential 13.51 243 Woodlands farm (north), Piddle Brook CFS0667 Employment 15.99 N/A Lane, Upper Moor Upper Moor Plot 1 - Land at Woodlands Farm, Upper CFS0707 Employment 1.58 N/A Moor, Worcs. WR10 2JR Upper Moor Plot 2 - Land at Woodlands Farm, Upper CFS0708 Employment 2.52 N/A Moor, Worcs. WR10 2JR Upper Moor Land adj to A44 Throckmorton Road, CFS0883 Mixed 4.94 89 Lower Moor Storage Yard + Industrial Units at the CFS0884 Residential 0.94 17 Firs, Hill CFS0894 Land at Wyre Piddle Wyre Piddle Residential 23.06 419 Throckmorton Court near Pershore CFS0967a Residential 37.22 670 Farm Throckmorton Court near Pershore CFS0967b Residential 9.376 169 Farm

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E.5.1 SA Objective 1 – Climate Change Mitigation

E.5.1.1 Carbon Emissions: Sites CFS0305, CFS0396, CFS0623c, CFS0883, CFS0884 and CFS0967b are proposed for the development of 281 dwellings or less. The proposed development at these six sites would therefore be likely to result in a negligible contribution to Wychavon’s total carbon emissions. Sites CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0894 and CFS0967a are proposed for the development of between 282 and 2,810 dwellings. The proposed development at these six sites could potentially increase local carbon emissions, as a proportion of Wychavon’s total, by more than 0.1%. Therefore, a minor negative impact on Wychavon’s carbon emissions would be expected. Sites CFS0169, CFS0667, CFS0707 and CFS0708 are proposed for non-residential end use and therefore would be expected to have a negligible impact on carbon emissions across the Plan area.

E.5.2 SA Objective 2 – Climate Change Adaptation

E.5.2.1 Fluvial Flooding: A proportion of Sites CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623c and CFS0894 coincide with Flood Zone 2 and 3. The proposed development at these four sites would result in a major negative impact as site end users could potentially be located in areas of fluvial flooding. Sites CFS0169, CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883, CFS0884, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are located wholly within Flood Zone 1. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these twelve sites, as the proposed development would be likely to locate site end users away from areas at risk of fluvial flooding.

E.5.2.2 Surface Water Flooding: A proportion of Sites CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0883 and CFS0894 coincide with areas determined to be at low, medium and high risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a major negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at high risk of surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations. Sites CFS0338, CFS0667 and CFS0967a coincide with areas determined to be at low to medium risk of surface water flooding. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on pluvial flood risk, as development would be likely to locate site end users in areas at risk of

surface water flooding, as well as exacerbate pluvial flood risk in surrounding locations.

E.5.3 SA Objective 3 - Biodiversity & Geodiversity

E.5.3.1 LWS: Sites CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623c and CFS0894 are located adjacent to ‘Piddle and Whitsun Brooks’ LWS. The proposed development these four sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on this LWS due to an increased risk of development related threats and pressures.

E.5.3.2 Priority Habitats: A small proportion of Site CFS0623a coincides with deciduous woodland priority habitat. The proposed development at this site would be likely to result in the loss of this habitat, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the overall presence of priority habitats in the Plan area.

E.5.4 SA Objective 4 – Landscape & Townscape

E.5.4.1 Landscape Character: Sites CFS0338, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0884, CFS0976a and CFS0967b are located within the LCT ‘Village Claylands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “hedgerow boundaries to fields”. It would be unlikely that the proposed development at Sites CFS0338, CFS0884 and CFS0976b would be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of this LCT as these sites comprise previously developed land and the proposed development would not result in a loss of hedge felids. Sites CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c and CFS0967a comprise large areas of farmland with hedgerows. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Village Claylands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of hedged fields and pastoral land). Sites CFS0169, CFS0305, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883 and CFS0894 are located within the LCT ‘Principal Village Farmlands’. A key characteristic of this LCT is “arable and cropping land use”. The proposed development at Site CFS0305 would be unlikely to be discordant with the LCT ‘Principal Village Farmlands’ due to the small scale of development proposed. The proposed development at Sites CFS0169, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883 and CFS0894 could potentially be discordant with the guidelines and key characteristics of the ‘Principal Village Farmlands’ LCT (in particular, resulting in the loss of arable fields). Therefore, the proposed development at Sites CFS0169, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623a,

CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883, CFS0894 and CFS0967a could potentially have a minor negative impact on the local landscape character.

E.5.4.2 Views from the PRoW Network: Several PRoWs are located in close proximity to the Throckmorton cluster. The proposed development at Sites CFS0169, CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b could potentially alter the views experienced by users of these footpaths. As a result, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected.

E.5.4.3 Views for Local Residents: The proposed development at Sites CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883, CFS0894 and CFS0967a could potentially alter the views experienced by local residents. Therefore, a minor negative impact on the local landscape would be expected at these ten sites.

E.5.4.4 Urban Sprawl: Sites CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0667, CFS0883, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b in this cluster are located in open countryside surrounding Throckmorton. The proposed development at these ten sites would be likely to contribute towards urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside and therefore, have a minor negative impact on the local landscape.

E.5.5 SA Objective 5 – Pollution & Waste

E.5.5.1 Main Road: The A44 passes to the south of Throckmorton. Sites CFS0169, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883 and CFS0894 are located adjacent to this road. Site CFS0305 is located within 200m. The proposed development at these nine sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of transport associated air and noise pollution. Traffic using the A44 would be expected to have a minor negative impact on air quality and noise at these sites.

E.5.5.2 Railway Line: Sites CFS0169, CFS0396 and CFS0894 are located adjacent to or within 200m from the railway line linking Worcester to Evesham. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially expose site

end users to higher levels of noise pollution and vibrations associated with these railway lines. A minor negative impact would therefore be expected.

E.5.5.3 Air Quality: Sites CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are proposed for the development of 100 dwellings or more. Site CFS0667 is proposed for non-residential end use and comprises 15.99ha. The proposed development at these nine sites could potentially result in a significant increase in local air pollution; therefore, a major negative impact would be expected. Sites CFS0396, CFS0883 and CFS0884 are proposed for the development of between ten and 99 dwellings. Sites CFS0169, CFS0707 and CFS0708 are proposed for non-residential end use and comprise between 1ha and 9.9ha. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on air pollution in the local area. Site CFS0305 is proposed for the development of seven dwellings, and therefore the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a negligible impact on air pollution.

E.5.5.4 Watercourse: Sites CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623c and CFS0894 are located adjacent to the Piddle Brook. Sites CFS0305, CFS0623a and CFS0707 are located adjacent to a minor watercourse. Site CFS0708 is located partially within 200m from a minor watercourse. The proposed development at these eight sites could potentially increase the risk of contamination of these watercourses, and therefore a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.5.5.5 Waste: Sites CFS0305, CFS0396, CFS0623c, CFS0883, CFS0884 and CFS0967b are proposed for the development of 264 dwellings or less. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on household waste generation in comparison to current Wychavon levels. Sites CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0894 and CFS0967a are proposed for the development of between 265 and 2,636 dwellings. Therefore, the proposed development at these six sites would be expected to increase household waste production by more than 0.1% in comparison to current Wychavon levels and could potentially result in a minor negative impact on waste generation. Sites CFS0169, CFS0667, CFS0707 and CFS0708 are proposed for non-residential end use, and therefore the proposed

development at these four sites would not be expected to contribute towards household waste generation.

E.5.6 SA Objective 6 – Natural Resources

E.5.6.1 Previously Developed Land: Site CFS0305 comprises previously developed land. The proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on natural resources as development would be classed as an efficient use of land. The majority of sites in this cluster comprise previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0169, CFS0396, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS708, CFS0883, CFS0884 and CFS0967b would be likely to result in a minor negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of less than 20ha of previously undeveloped land. The proposed development at Sites CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0894 and CFS0967a would be likely to result in a major negative impact on natural resources due to the loss of 20ha or more of previously undeveloped land. These negative impacts would be associated with an inefficient use of land and the permanent and irreversible loss of ecologically valuable soils.

E.5.6.2 ALC: Sites CFS0169, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS396, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883, CFS0884 CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are wholly or partially situated on ALC Grades 2 and 3 land, which are considered to be some of South Worcestershire’s BMV land. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these 15 sites, due to the loss of this important natural resource. A large proportion of Site CFS0338 and proportions of Sites CFS0395, CFS0623a and CFS0623b are also situated on land which is classed as ‘non-agricultural’.

E.5.7 SA Objective 7 - Housing

E.5.7.1 Net Gain: Sites CFS0305, CFS0396, CFS0883 and CFS0884 are proposed for the development of 99 dwellings or less; therefore, a minor positive impact on housing provision would be expected at these four sites. Sites CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are proposed for the development of 100 or more dwellings; therefore, the proposed development at these eight sites would be expected to result in a major positive impact on housing provision. Sites CFS0169, CFS0667, CFS0707 and CFS0708 comprise previously undeveloped land and are proposed for employment-led

development. The proposed development at these four sites would not result in a net change in housing provision across the Plan area.

E.5.8 SA Objective 8 – Health & Wellbeing

E.5.8.1 NHS Hospital: The closest hospital with an A&E department is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, located approximately 11.8km north west of the cluster. The proposed development at the 16 sites in this cluster could potentially restrict the access of site end users to this essential health facility. Therefore, a minor negative impact would be expected.

E.5.8.2 GP Surgery: The closest GP surgery is Pershore Medical Practice, located approximately 5.4km south west of the cluster. The proposed development at the 16 sites in this cluster would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to GP surgeries.

E.5.8.3 Leisure Centre: The closest leisure facility is Pershore Leisure Centre, located approximately 5km south west of the cluster. All sites in this cluster are located outside the target distance to this leisure facility, and therefore a minor negative impact on the health and wellbeing of site end users would be expected.

E.5.8.4 AQMA: All 16 sites in this cluster are located over 200m from the nearest AQMA, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected for the health and wellbeing of site end users.

E.5.8.5 Main Road: Sites CFS0169, CFS0305, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883 and CFS0894 are located adjacent to or within 200m of the A44. The proposed development at these nine sites could potentially expose site end users to higher levels of traffic associated emissions, which would be likely to have a minor negative impact on the health of site end users. Sites CFS0338, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0884, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are located over 200m from a main road. The proposed development at these seven sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on health, as site end users would be located away from traffic related air and noise pollution.

E.5.8.6 Access to Public Greenspace: Sites CFS0169, CFS0305, CFS0396, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883 and CFS0894 are located within 600m of a public greenspace. Therefore, a minor positive impact would be expected at these seven sites, as the proposed development would be

likely to provide site end users with good access to outdoor space and a diverse range of natural habitats, which is known to have physical and mental health benefits. Sites CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0667, CFS0884, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are located wholly or partially over 600m from a public greenspace. Therefore, the proposed development at these nine sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to outdoor space.

E.5.8.7 PRoW/Cycle Network: Sites CFS0169, CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883, CFS0884, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are located within 600m of the PRoW network. The proposed development at these 15 sites would be likely to provide site end users with good pedestrian access and encourage physical activity, and therefore have a minor positive impact on the health and wellbeing of local residents. A proportion of Site CFS0623c is located over 600m from the PRoW and cycle networks, and therefore the proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on pedestrian and cycle access.

E.5.9 SA Objective 9 – Cultural Heritage

E.5.9.1 Grade II* Listed Buildings: Site CFS0967a coincides with the Grade II* Listed Building ‘Court Farmhouse’ and is located approximately 110m from ‘Parish Church’. The proposed development at this site could potentially have direct negative impacts on ‘Court Farmhouse’, and therefore a major negative impact on the local historic environment would be expected. Site CFS0623a is located adjacent to ‘Parish Church’ and approximately 250m from ‘Court Farmhouse’. Sites CFS0338 and CFS0967b are located within 320m of these Listed Buildings. Site CFS0395 is located approximately 60m from ‘Church of St Nicholas’. The proposed development at these four sites could potentially be visible from, and therefore have a minor negative impact on the setting of, these Listed Buildings.

E.5.9.2 Grade II Listed Buildings: Site CFS0967a coincides with the Grade II Listed Building ‘Barn at Court Farm to west of house’. The proposed development at this site could potentially result in direct negative impact on this Listed Building, and therefore a major negative impact on the local historic environment would be expected. Site CFS0395 is located adjacent to ‘Orchard Lea’, approximately 60m from ‘Moat House Pinvin Manor’, and approximately 170m from ‘Tudor House’. Site CFS0707 is located adjacent to ‘Thatched Cottage’, and Sites CFS0305 and CFS0708

are located within 30m of this Listed Building. Sites CFS0623b and CFS0623c are located within 270m of ‘Tilesford Farmhouse’. Site CFS0338 is located approximately 350m from this Listed Building, and Sites CFS0338 and CFS0967b are located within 250m from ‘Barn at Court Farm to west of house’. Site CFS0623a is located approximately 200m from ‘The Cottage and barn adjoining The Cottage’ and ‘Berry Cottage Burfield Cottage’. The proposed development at these nine sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings. Sites CFS0396, CFS0667, CFS0883, CFS0884 and CFS0894 are separated from nearby Grade II Listed Buildings by built-form and/or trees. Therefore, the proposed development at these five sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these Listed Buildings.

E.5.9.3 Conservation Area: Site CFS0894 is located approximately 80m from ‘Wyre Piddle’ Conservation Area. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this Conservation Area.

E.5.9.4 Scheduled Monument: The west of Sites CFS0623a and CFS0967a, and the north of Site CFS0967b, coincide with ‘Moated Site and medieval settlement remains at Throckmorton’ SM. The proposed development at these three sites could potentially result in direct impacts on this SM, and therefore a major negative impact on the local historic environment would be expected. Site CFS0338 is located adjacent to this SM. The proposed development at this site could potentially have a minor negative impact on the setting of this SM. Sites CFS0396 and CFS0894 are located within 230m from ‘Wyre Bridge’ SM and within 380m from ‘Village Cross at junction of Worcester Road and Church Street’ SM. However, these sites and SMs are separated by built-form within Wyre Piddle and therefore the proposed development at these two sites would be expected to have a negligible impact on the setting of these SMs.

E.5.10 SA Objective 10 – Transport & Accessibility

E.5.10.1 Bus Stop: Site CFS0623b is located within the target distance to a bus stop on Long Lane, providing regular services. The proposed development at this site would be likely to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to bus services. Sites CFS0196, CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0396, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0623c, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0883, CFS0884, CFS0894, CFS0967a and

CFS0967b are located outside the target distance to a bus stop providing regular services. Therefore, the proposed development at these 15 sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to bus services.

E.5.10.2 Railway Station: The closest railway station to Throckmorton is Pershore Railway Station. Sites CFS0169, CFS0395, CFS0396 and CFS0894 are located within the target distance to Pershore Railway Station and therefore, the proposed development at these four sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to rail services. Sites CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0667, CFS0708, CFS0708, CFS0883, CFS0884, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are located outside the target distance to this railway station. Therefore, the proposed development at these 12 sites would be likely to have a minor negative impact on site end users’ access to rail services.

E.5.10.3 Pedestrian Access: Sites CFS0169, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0667, CFS0883, CFS0884, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b currently have poor access to the surrounding footpath network. The proposed development at these 13 sites could potentially have a minor negative impact on local accessibility. Sites CFS0305, CFS0707 and CFS0708 are well connected to the existing footpath network. The proposed development at these three sites would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ opportunities to travel by foot.

E.5.10.4 Road Access: All sites in this cluster are well connected to the existing road network. The proposed development at these 16 sites would therefore be expected to provide site end users with good access to existing roads, resulting in a minor positive impact on accessibility.

E.5.10.5 Local Services: The nearest convenience stores to Throckmorton are Co- op Food in Pershore, and the Post Office in Lower Moor. Site CFS0883 is located within the target distance to the Post Office. Therefore, the proposed development at this site would be expected to have a minor positive impact on site end users’ access to local services. Sites CFS0196, CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708, CFS0884, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to these convenience stores. The proposed development at these 15 sites

could potentially have a minor negative impact on the access of site end users to local services.

E.5.11 SA Objective 11 - Education

E.5.11.1 Primary Schools: The closest primary school to Throckmorton is Pinvin C of E First School. Sites CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0883, CFS0884, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to this primary school, and therefore the proposed development at these twelve sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to primary education.

E.5.11.2 Secondary Schools: Throckmorton is served by Pershore High School. Site CFS0396 is located within the target distance to this secondary school. The proposed development at this site would situate new residents in locations with good access to secondary education, and therefore a minor positive impact would be expected. Sites CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0883, CFS0884, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b are located wholly or partially outside the target distance to this secondary school, and therefore the proposed development at these eleven sites would be expected to have a minor negative impact on the access of new residents to secondary education.

E.5.11.3 The proposed development at Sites CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0883, CFS0884, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b would be expected to have a major negative impact on new residents’ access to both primary and secondary education.

E.5.12 SA Objective 12 – Economy

E.5.12.1 Primary Employment Location: There are a number of key employment locations within the target distance of the Throckmorton cluster, including Keytec 7 Business Park and Highgrove Farm located within 3.5km of the cluster. The proposed development at Sites CFS0305, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0623a, CFS0623b, CFS0623c, CFS0883, CFS0884, CFS0894, CFS0967a and CFS0967b would therefore be expected to locate site end users in areas with good access to

employment opportunities and have a minor positive impact on the local economy.

E.5.12.2 Employment Floorspace: Sites CFS0169, CFS0338, CFS0395, CFS0396, CFS0667, CFS0707, CFS0708 and CFS0883 are proposed for employment or mixed use development. As previously undeveloped locations, the proposed development would be expected to result in a net gain in employment floorspace and provide local employment opportunities. Therefore, a major positive impact on the local economy would be expected as a result of the proposed development at these eight sites.