Design and Access Statement Land South West of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Reserved Matters Application

March 2017 Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | Reserved Matters Application

Land South West of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford

Reserved Matters Application March 2017

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Contributors: Author WYG Contributors WYG SPTA Team Reviewers Lovell, WYG Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement I 1 Reserved Matters Application Contents

1 Introduction 5 3 The Planning Policy Framework 25 6.4 Landscape, open space and ecology...... 47 1.1 Background ...... 5 3.1 Background - Army Basing Programme...... 25 6.5 Scale parameters...... 51 1.2 Description of the development...... 5 3.2 Planning Policy Context...... 25 6.6 Appearance...... 51

1.3 The application site 5 3.3 Relevant Policies...... 26 6.7 Access and movement...... 55 6.8 Cultural heritage...... 61 1.4 Land ownership...... 5 3.4 Wiltshire Core Strategy...... 26 6.9 Drainage and utilities...... 61 1.5 Purpose of the Design and Access Statement...... 5 3.5 Salisbury District Local Plan...... 28 1.6 Report structure...... 6 3.6 National Planning Policy Framework...... 29 7 Summary 63

2 Site and Context Appraisal 9 4 Community Involvement 31 7.1 Introduction...... 63 7.2 Site proposals...... 63 2.1 Introduction ...... 9 4.1 Introduction...... 31 2.2 Location, size and land-use...... 9 4.2 Consultation strategy...... 31 Appendices 4.3 Overview of public consultation events...... 32 2.3 Context of adjacent areas...... 9 A: Glossary 4.4 Summary of consultation feedback...... 33 2.4 Topography and views...... 13 B: Materials schedule and house types 2.5 Access, transport and movement...... 15 5 Design Process 37 C: Landscape details 2.6 Public rights of way...... 18 5.1 Stage 1: Initial design response...... 37 2.7 Landscape character...... 19 5.2 Stage 2: Site layout development...... 37 2.8 Cultural heritage...... 19 5.3 Stage 3: Public Consultation...... 38 2.9 Ecology...... 20 5.4 Stage 4: Final Design...... 38

2.10 Ground conditions...... 20 6 Development Proposals 41 2.11 Flood risk and drainage...... 21 6.1 Introduction...... 41 2.12 Utilities...... 21 6.2 Amount (land-use and density)...... 45 2.13 Summary of constraints and opportunities...... 23 6.3 Urban form (streets and places)...... 45 2 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 3 Reserved Matters Application Executive Summary

The Army Basing Plan, announced on 5th March 2013, Camp. To the north, the site is bounded by Bulford Road, to The footpath along the southern boundary will be upgraded confirmed Salisbury Plain as a major focus of the Reaction the east by mature woodland, to the south by arable farmland to a cycleway and footpath and a pedestrian connection from Force element of Army 2020. The Government has committed and to the north west by the line of a former railway which the site to St. Leonard’s Church of England Primary School will up to £800 million to be invested in the Salisbury Plain area. now comprises a belt of trees. The recently constructed be provided. In total there will be approximately 7,700 people moving to Canadian Estate - comprising Service Family Accommodation The proposed layout responds in a planned way to the the Salisbury Plain area comprising 4,300 additional service - is situated to the east of the site on the other side of Bulford constraints and opportunities of the site. Housing will front personnel plus their families. Road. onto Bulford Road to ensure a positive frontage along this In 2014 the Salisbury Plain Masterplan was prepared to This Design and Access Statement sets out: (i) an appraisal route and to ensure the new development relates to the illustrate the necessary changes to existing infrastructure of the site and its context (Section 2); (ii) the planning policy Canadian Estate on the opposite side of the road. to serve the needs of this larger community of Army framework that has guided the development proposals for The site proposals have been developed to reflect local personnel and service families. The Masterplan, together the site (Section 3); (iii) how the community has been involved character and promote local distinctiveness. This has been with the supporting Environmental Report, sets the planning in the development of the site proposals (Section 4); (iv) the done through the design of the houses and the selection framework for the development of each site identified. design process through which the proposals for the site have of materials that reflect local character; the preparation of a been prepared (Section 5); and (v) the design rationale behind Proposals for a number of sites identified in the Masterplan - landscape strategy that retains existing landscape features the proposals (Section 6). Ludgershall, Bulford and Larkhill - have been developed with immediately adjacent to the site and supplements these a hybrid applications comprising of a detailed application for Development of the site will provide 225 Service Family with additional tree and shrub planting within the site that approximately 100 dwellings with the balance submitted in Accommodation (39 officers and 186 other ranks), public strengthens the landscape pattern of the area; and the design outline. These applications were approved (with conditions) open space, play areas, landscaping, internal roads and all of the layout, which responds to the shape and topography of on 26 July 2016. This Design and Access Statement supports associated infrastructure works. 101 dwellings for other the site. the Reserved Matters Application for 124 dwellings on land ranks were approved in the hybrid application 15/04006/FUL. off Bulford Road, Larkhill. This Reserved Matters Application (RMA) for 124 dwellings includes; public open space; play areas; landscaping; Access The site is currently an arable field. It is located immediately into the site will be from Bulford Road and Double Hedges. to the east of Bulford village and to the south west of Bulford 4 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 5 Reserved Matters Application 1 Introduction

1.1 Background The Salisbury Plain Masterplan 1.3 The application site

In 2014 the Salisbury Plain Masterplan was prepared to The Army Basing Plan The site is located immediately to the east of Bulford village illustrate the necessary changes to existing infrastructure and to the south-west of Bulford Camp. To the north, the site The Army Basing Plan, announced on 5th March 2013, to serve the needs of this larger community of Army is bounded by Bulford Road, to the east by mature woodland, confirmed Salisbury Plain as a major focus of the Reaction personnel and service families. The Masterplan, together to the south by arable farmland and to the north-west by the Force element of Army 2020. The Government has committed with the supporting Environmental Report, sets the planning line of a former railway which now comprises a belt of trees. up to £800 million to be invested in the Salisbury Plain area. framework for the development of each site identified. The site is accessed from Bulford Road and Double Hedges. In total there will be approximately 7,700 people moving to Proposals for a number of sites identified in the Masterplan - the Salisbury Plain area comprising 4,300 additional service Ludgershall, Bulford and Larkhill - have been developed with 1.4 Land ownership personnel plus their families. To provide the necessary a hybrid applications comprising of a detailed application for infrastructure, the key elements of the Masterplan for the approximately 100 dwellings with the balance submitted in The site is owned by the Ministry of Defence. Army Basing Programme are: outline. These applications were approved (with conditions) on 26 July 2016. • Extensive new construction and refurbishment of existing 1.5 Purpose of the Design and Access Statement buildings within the existing base perimeter for: The applicant This Design and Access Statement forms a key part of the - Single living accommodation (SLA), with dining, catering, The applicant is the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). outline planning application for development on land south recreational and welfare facilities; and west of Bulford Road, Bulford. This report sets out an appraisal 1.2 Description of the development of the site and its context, and explains the design rationale - Technical accommodation, including workshops, garages, behind the proposals. armouries, stores and offices. Development of the site will involve the following: This report has been prepared in accordance with the • Outside the existing base perimeter there will be changes Erection of 225 no. dwellings to provide Service Families following: to the training area; and Accommodation (SFA), public open space, play areas, • Town and Country Planning (General Development • 1011 new houses for Service Family Accommodation landscaping, internal roads and all associated infrastructure Procedure) Order 1995. (SFA); 444 in Larkhill; 242 in Ludgershall; 225 in Bulford; works. This Reserved Matters Application covers 124 no. and 100 purchased in Tidworth. dwellings, with the remainder of the dwellings approved • Town and Country Planning (General Development under planning application reference 15/04006/FUL. Prcedure) (Amendment) (England) Order 2006.

• Department of Communities and Local Government circular 01/2006. 6 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 7 Reserved Matters Application

• CABE (2006) Design and Access Statements: How to write, 1.6 Report structure read and use them The remainder of this report is structured as follows: • DCLG (2006) Guidance on changes to the development system. Chapter 2: Site and Context Appraisal - sets out the existing character of the site and its wider context, including a • Local planning policy as detailed in Section 3. summary of the opportunities and constraints;

Chapter 3: The Planning Policy Framework - outlines the Planning Policy Framework for the site;

Chapter 4: Community Involvement - outlines the consultation and engagement process that has been followed to establish the development proposals set out in this report;

Chapter 5: Design Process - describes the process through which the design proposals were prepared;

Chapter 6: Development Proposals - sets out the detail of the proposed development proposals, including the urban design principles that underpin them; and

Chapter 7: Summary - sets out a summary of the Design and Access Statement.

View north-east across the site towards Bulford Road and Canadian Estate 8 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 9 Reserved Matters Application 2 Site and Context Appraisal

2.1 Introduction Way. This backs onto a significant belt of mature trees that runs north-east, south-west along the boundary of the site. This chapter provides an appraisal of the site area and its Bulford Camp immediate context, focusing on its topography, landscape character, ecology, ground conditions, cultural heritage, flood The Bulford Camp army base is located to the east of the risk and drainage. An analysis of the movement network and site. It has a long history as an army camp dating back to transportation issues is also detailed. The opportunities and 1897 when it was first built. The current camp is located to constraints that have arisen out of the detailed analysis of the the east and west of Marlborough Road. There are a number area are highlighted at the end of the chapter. of services and facilities on the camp. The area of the camp closest to the site is the Canadian Estate, which comprises 123 2.2 Location, size and land-use housing units for service families and is accessed off Bulford Road. The site is located immediately to the south east of Bulford, Architectural reference points a village and civil parish in Wiltshire. The Bulford Camp army base, which is separate from the village but within the parish, Generally the architectural style of the built form in Bulford Housing off Churchill Avenue is located to the east. The RMA application site comprises 9.7 is varied, contributing very little to a specific identity or hectares of arable land. sense of place that roots it to Wiltshire, however a series of architectural references can be made in relation to the style, 2.3 Context of adjacent areas layout and form of the buildings. These can be used as design cues for new house designs. These are discussed in turn Bulford Village below: Bulford Village is located to the north of the site. It is Building height and form - dwellings, often semi-detached rectangular in form and is located between Bulford Road in or terraced, are built to a common building line (often the east and High Street (A3028) in the west. To the north is constructed with a generous set back from pavement), up to the Nine Mile River. The village contains a number of facilities two storeys in height. including a primary school (located along John French Way), a petrol filling station and convenience store, and public house In contrast, Canadian Estate differs from its immediate

N (Rose and Crown). The part of the village closest to the site context, the street pattern is informal, plots are narrower with is the area of housing along Churchill Avenue and Newmans some three storey dwellings interspersed. Based on the Ordance Survey map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright WYG Environment Planning Transport Limited, licence number: AR 1000 17603

Site boundary plan Canadian Estate 10 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 11 Reserved Matters Application

Streets have varied roofscapes, characterised by street facing boundaries defined by a low dwarf wall and are generally set gables, some hipped though predominately simple pitched on wide roads with larger set backs to allow the parking of roofs with the ridge line running parallel to the street and cars. Older properties tend to feature well defined boundaries, parapets sitting alongside each other (in rows of terraced primarily consist of brick walls and well attended hedgerows. houses, rooflines sometimes vary slightly to accommodate Examples are particularly evident along High Street. In places changes in ground level). set backs are minimal and properties open directly onto the street, with no form of ‘defensible’ space. Along High Street Common house types - the house types found in the area and Old Coach Road, buildings have an informal and irregular vary, depending on their age and construction period. The arrangement, some buildings lie parallel to the road, in other oldest properties, dating from the 16th – 17th Century can be locations buildings are set with their gables to the road. seen along High Street and Old Coach Road and tend to be Recent development along Bulford Road (Canadian Estate) is either terraced houses, or larger more substantial detached more akin to the historic core, with an informal arrangement houses on what would have been, at one time, the edge of and small setbacks. the village. The large areas of post-war suburban housing estates tend to be semi-detached or terraced, as seen along/ Plot widths - the width of plots varies greatly within off Churchill Avenue. surrounding areas, depending on the location and age of 41/43 High Street Bulford Camp the building. As a general rule, terraced units have narrower Fenestration and proportions - the oldest buildings have frontages and are deeper in plan, whilst detached properties small square casement windows, whilst the few Edwardian tend to have wider frontages and are shallower in plan. Bulford Village The overall site and Victorian buildings in the locality have more complex vertically proportioned sash windows. Modern properties Roof form - there are essentially two types of pitched roof have an array of casement types and window openings, with found: the more common is a gable roof, found on most greater emphasis on horizontal window openings and fewer terraces and detached properties. Hipped and half-hipped subdivisions by window panes. roofs are found throughout Bulford regardless of age. Examples can be seen on 41/43 High Street and within Frontage/enclosure - within areas of more recent development Canadian Estate. One characteristic of the locality on older (Canadian Estate along Bulford Road), properties have a small terraced properties, is the regular use of gable ends fronting set back with boundary treatment limited to flower beds or

the road. N hedges to create a semi-private space between the public realm and the privacy of the dwelling. 1930’s houses in the

Based on the Ordance Survey map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright WYG Environment Planning Transport Limited, licence number: AR 1000 17603 more peripheral areas (off Churchill Avenue) often have their

Context plan Canadian Estate roofscape 12 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 13 Reserved Matters Application

Prevalent materials - owing to the variety in the building Architectural detailing walling material. Detailing is simple and limited to corbelling predominately face fixed gable style with tiled roof. Where the construction periods found in the locality, a number of in most instances. Exposed stone is generally reserved for property has been subject to more recent renovation, porches Architecture is generally modest in scale and form, with different building materials are used. feature buildings, including Bulford Manor and Lower Manor are more substantial, often integrated with garages. restrained architectural detailing and the buildings reflecting Farmhouse, which have carved stonework chimneys. Properties within the historic core to the west of the village their function. Only the very grandest of public buildings and 2.4 Topography and views are generally constructed from flint combined with another those dating from the 16th and 17th century period, such as Heads/cills - window head treatment varies greatly Bulford Manor, have elaborate architectural detailing. material. Bulford Manor (found on the western edge of the throughout the village depending on the age, use and Landform is a defining characteristic of the site and its village off High Street) dates from late 16th Century and façade material. Within Canadian Estate off Bulford Road, From a visual assessment of Bulford, a series of observations context. The site is situated on an area of rising land to the features flint and limestone chequerwork, with hanging fish brick heads, either arched or horizontal, and reconstituted can be made in relation to the detailing of the buildings: south of Bulford, which forms part of the wider open and scale tile detail to the adjoining stable block. More commonly, stone feature in roughly equal measures regardless of the gently landscape of the Salisbury Plain. The Avon River flint has been paired with red brickwork quoining and/or Ridge - generally, the ridge detail is consistent throughout the main facade material. Older properties within the village lies in a valley to the west of the site, with a tributary to lacing (seen on 41/43 High Street and the Rose and Crown settlement with plain clay ridge tiles to match the main roof core tend to feature brick solider heads, again in either an the northeast forming an area of lower lying ground to the Public House along High Street). colour. The use of decorative ridge tiles is limited to Bulford arched or horizontal arrangement. Window cills vary within north of the site towards the existing settlement of Bulford. Manor (along High Street) which features red three hole the surrounding area, depending on the location and age The extensive area of postwar housing along Churchill To the southeast of the site the landform rises towards the crested tiles. of the property. Properties along and off Churchill Avenue Avenue (between Salisbury Road and Bulford Road) has been higher ridge of ground at Beacon Hill, which forms a high Recent infill development along High Street feature either concrete or uPVC replacement cills. Within point within the area. Settlement in the area is generally on Porch and bay window arrangement constructed wholly from cream/buff brick, with detailing Eaves - detailing is generally simple with minimal overhang. areas of more recent development (Canadian Estate), cills are lower lying ground within the Avon Valley and its tributaries limited to painted render panels between windows. 41 and 43 High Street is an exception, and features projecting generally reconstituted stone of varying depths designed to with Durrington lying to the northwest of the site, while cogged brick detailing to the eaves. Canadian Estate features a diverse palette of materials which replicate the stone cills found on older properties within the the area of Bulford Camp is on slightly higher ground at a includes red brickwork, render and some flint detail to Verges - a mixture of clipped and slightly over-hanging village core. similar elevation to the site to the east. Amesbury lies to the focal buildings. The materials are sometimes used to form a southwest, with the western most part of the settlement verges can be found within the surrounding area. Where Bay windows - bay windows seem relatively uncommon banding similar to the flint and brickwork lacing found to the within the Avon valley. over-hangs do occur, detailing is generally minimal. Where throughout the surrounding area. Where they do feature they west of the village. verges overhang barge boards are, on the whole, simple tend to be simple and rectangular in form, the bay window Views towards the site from the north are available from the boards painted in white or a colour which complements the Slate or slate composite materials are commonly used roofing features a mono-pitched roof and small lights. higher ridgeline near Milston Farm, where relative elevation walling material. Few buildings feature any decorative detail, materials, but there are also many properties constructed and lack of intervening vegetation allows for a glimpsed view 41 and 43 High Street are the exception displaying corbelled Porches - porches are common throughout Bulford and between 1950s and 1980s using interlocking concrete tiles. south towards the site at Bulford. Intervening vegetation brickwork to the verge of the gable which faces the road. contribute to the character and quality of the area. On older Fine examples of thatched roofs can be seen along Old Coach forming Bulford field plantation to the north of Bulford Camp buildings, these are generally little more than a simple open Road and Water Road. and settlement at Bulford helps to break up these views. Chimneys - most properties within Bulford feature substantial structure or canopy over the threshold, tiled with slate or pan- chimney stacks constructed in red brickwork, regardless of the tiles. Within areas of more recent development porches are

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Key

Garrison Boundary Developed areas School Location of Location of proposed proposed health Location of proposed pre- school pre-school care facility Leisure or Sports Centre Health facilities Views from the south are possible from a ridge of higher Camp. Adjacent to the site frontage Bulford Road is a lit, Location of proposed health care facility ground to the southwest of Bulford settlement, which joins single carriageway road, subject to a 30mph speed limit with Bulford Church of England Kiwi Primary Public house Primary School School the ridge to the southeast formed by Beacon Hill. This land footways on both sides of the carriageway. Canadian Key Estate rises quickly to the south of the site, giving opportunities Garrison Boundary To the south the site has no existing frontage onto the A3028 Developed areas for views out over the site and the wider landscape to the School Double Hedges which is a county highway linking the A345 Location of Location of north. A number of distinctive burrows which are scheduled proposed proposed health Location of proposed pre- school pre-school care facility at Durrington to the A303(T) to the east of the site. A new Leisure or Sports Centre monuments form distinctive features upon the landform vehicular access will be provided onto the A3028 Double Health facilities in this area. The landform falls again towards the A303 and Location of proposed health care facility Hedges and at the location of the new access the A3028 is Bulford Church of England Kiwi Primary Public house Amesbury, obscuring views from these areas. Primary School School Canadian an unlit, single carriageway road, subject to the national Estate Views from the east are available from the higher ridgeline speed limit with no footway provision on either side of the Avondale School Little Avondale Nursery of land formed by Beacon Hill and Stephens Mound, which carriageway.

Rose and Crown provide expansive views out over the wider Salisbury Plain Double The wider highway network within the TA study area Hedges Training Area. Bulford Camp and settlement at Durrington comprises the A303 Trunk Road, which is the responsibility of form prominent built features within these views, along with the Highway Authority, the A345 and A3028 which are both development along the A3 corridor. Site frontage onto Bulford Road and existing bus stop the responsibility of Wiltshire Council. There are also several

Double Hedges Views from the west are available from elevated ground to the lower category highways within the study area including southwest of Bulford settlement, from slightly more elevated Salisbury Road, providing a link between the A3028 and the ground near Durrington Walls and from areas of elevated A303(T) and Amesbury Road/Marlborough Road/Tidworth ground to the northwest near Larkhill Garrison. Intervening Road which connects Bulford to Tidworth to the east. vegetation and settlement limit the opportunities for views of With the exceptions of the built up areas of Bulford and the proposed development from the west. Durrington the study area is predominantly rural in nature with the majority of roads being single carriageway ‘country’ 2.5 Access, transport and movement North roads subject to the national speed limit.

North Local highway network 0 100 200 300 400 600 m Pedestrian infrastructure

0 100 200 300 400 600 m The proposed development has a short frontage of Scale 1:10,000@A3 N Pedestrian access is currently available from the site frontage Scale 1:10,000@A3 approximately 80 metres onto Bulford Road, a county Bulford onto Bulford Road, and from a public footpath (BULFORD Based on the Ordance Survey map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright Bulford highway that forms a link between Bulford Village and Bulford WYG Environment Planning Transport Limited, licence number: AR 1000 17603 WiderWider analysis analysis plan plan 5) that runs along the southern boundary of the site. The DrgDrg No:No: A0899116-10 A0899116-10 BU[2]S07 BU[2]S07 Rev B Rev B Wider analysis plan 01 April 2015 Existing field access from Bulford Road 01File reference:April 2015 A089116-10drf03[bulford]v4.vwx

FileWYG, reference:Floor 5, Longcross Court, A089116-10drf03[bulford]v4.vwx 47 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AD Tel: +44 (0)29 2082 9200 Fax: +44 (0)29 2045 5321 Email: [email protected]

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To Larkhill To Tidworth

12 mins walk Key 1000m Garrison Boundary Developed areas NationalPedestrian/cycle cycle routes route to schools

18 mins walk DIOPedestrian/cycle Proposed cycleways route to Garrison Location of Location of proposed proposed care 1500m PROWPedestrian/cycle - Footpath route to local 6 mins walk pre-school facility footpath is an unsurfaced track that provides a connection A short section of new footpath will be required on Double • Avondale Independent Day School PROWfacilities - Byway 500m To Tidworth between Bulford Road and the A3028 Double Hedges Hedges to connect the improved footpath, at the point PROW - Bridleway • Nisa convenience store 12 mins walk Key BusWalking route times based on a walking and joins Bulford Road adjacent to ‘The Pennings’ farm, where it joins Double Hedges at the end of the old railway 1000m Bulford Church of England Kiwi Primary GarrisonBusspeed stopsBoundary of 5km/h. around proposed site approximately 125m west of the Bulford Road/Vimy Crescent/ embankment, to the start of the existing footway in Bulford Primary School School A large proportion of Bulford Camp to the north and the Canadian Developed areas Estate Bond Street junction and joins Double Hedges just to the Village. The existing footway, which is narrow in places, NationalPedestrian/cycleWalking cycle times routes route are to basedschools on a walking whole of Bulford village is within reasonable walking DIOPedestrian/cycle Proposed cycleways route to Garrison east of its junction with Station Terrace. At its western end commences at the Double Hedges/Station Terrace junction. Location of Location of speed of 5km/h. distance of the site. There is, therefore, excellent potential for proposed proposed care PROWPedestrian/cycle - Footpath route to local 6 mins walk ursery pre-school facility Bus stops are shown in approximate the footpath joins Double Hedges via steps cut into the old 500m PROWfacilities - Byway personnel living at the SFA to walk to work at Bulford Camp Footways are provided adjacent to both sides of Marlborough PROWlocations. - Bridleway railway embankment. Crown and for children to be escorted to/from the existing nursery, BusWalking route times based on a walking Road and provide routes to each of the Bulford Camp Bulford Church of England Kiwi Primary Busspeed stops of 5km/h. around proposed site Primary School School pre-school and primary school facilities contained within the To Larkhill via Canadian As part of the development proposals the existing footpath entrances. A footway to the east side of Bulford Road provides Larkhill Rd Estate catchment area. Walking times are based on a walking will be upgraded to a hard surfaced shared cycle/footway a link between the proposed SFA site and the existing Avondale School speed of 5km/h. Little Avondale Nursery Bus stops are shown in approximate with appropriate connections provided into the site and barracks and there is a footway to the west side of Bulford The site is within reasonable walking distance of bus stops locations. an improved connection provided onto the A3028 Double Road that would provide a link for pedestrians between the Rose and Crown on Bulford Road and Churchill Avenue served by regular bus Double Hedges Hedges. The existing connection onto Double Hedges will SFA site and Bulford village. The local highway network within services to Tidworth, Ludgershall, Andover and Salisbury incorporate ramped access for pedestrians and cyclists to the village is typified by residential streets with 2m wide (Activ8 Service). The bus stops on Bulford High Street are replace the existing steps down the old railway embankment. footways on either side of the carriageway, 30mph speed also served by Service X5 which provides a link to Durrington In addition, a pedestrian link will also be provided between limits and street lighting. Double (including a stop at Avon Valley College) and Larkhill. Hedges the site and Churchill Avenue to the north to provide a Pedestrian accessibility connection to existing bus stops and the Bulford St Leonard’s The site is located within reasonable walking distance of three Primary School/Wrens Nursery. The following local amenities and facilities are within day nurseries (the Haig Day Nursery on Bulford Camp, Noah’s a reasonable walk distance (2km) of the proposed Ark Under Fives at the Beeches Family Centre/Wrens Nursery In the vicinity of the site frontage Bulford Road has footways development: in Bulford Village) and is within reasonable walking distance on both sides of the carriageway and is street lit. At the of Bulford Village Hall pre-school. location of the proposed site access onto Double Hedges • Bulford St Leonard’s Primary School North there is no footway provision and it is not proposed that a There are two primary schools within reasonable walking footway will be provided here as the route of the improved • Wrens Nursery distance of the site (Bulford Kiwi and Bulford St. Leonard’s 0 100 200 300 400 600 m North footpath (discussed above) will provide a more direct primary schools) and one junior school (Durrington C of E • Kiwi Primary School Scale 1:10,000@A3 Junior School). The nearest secondary school (Avon Valley

0 100 200 300 400 600 m link between the site and Bulford Village. No demand for Bulford N pedestrian movements is, therefore, anticipated at the • The Haig Day Nursery College) is located at the northern edge of Durrington Scale 1:10,000@A3 Pedestrian and Cycle Routes proposed site access onto Double Hedges. (approximately 2 miles away). Bulford Based on the Ordance Survey map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright Drg No: A0899116-10 BU[2]S08 Rev B • The Beeches Family centre/Noah’s Ark Under Fives WYG Environment Planning Transport Limited, licence number: AR 1000 17603 Pedestrian and Cycle Routes Drg25 No: March A0899116-10 2014 BU[2]S08 Rev B File reference: A089116-10drf03[bulford]v4.vwx Pedestrian and cycle routes 25 March 2014 WYG, Floor 5, Longcross Court, 47 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AD FileTel: reference: +44 (0)29 A089116-10drf03[bulford]v4.vwx2082 9200 Fax: +44 (0)29 2045 5321 Email: [email protected]

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The proposed site is, therefore, considered to be sustainably Cycle accessibility station (approximately 10 miles) is another option. These To the east a public footpath connects the Canadian Estate “geometric layout and utilitarian built form of Bulford Camp.” located with regards accessibility to military employment, stations are all on the West of England mainline with services southwest with Double Hedges before continuing onto The southern and eastern built edge of Durrington also The following local amenities and facilities are within public transport and education facilities. to London Waterloo. Pewsey Station is located to the north higher ground to the southwest. A public byway to the north provides a noticeable and distinctive hard faces within in a reasonable (4km) cycling distance of the proposed (approximately14 miles) and is on the Berks and Hants line of Bulford connects to another public footpath leading to the landscape, often viewed in stark contrast to the wider Cycle routes development: all of Bulford Camp, all of Bulford Village, all of with a connection to London Paddington. Given the distances the southwest and one further to the northeast to The Old soft and undulating forms present. In more distant views the Durrington Village and the majority of Amesbury town to the Although there is currently no dedicated cycle infrastructure to the nearest rail stations there are limited opportunities for Marlborough Road. Various public footpaths and byways cross prominence of Larkhill Garrison is also noticeable, along with south. There is, therefore, excellent potential for personnel linking the proposed SFA site and Bulford Camp, there are travelling by rail. the training area to the northeast of the site, north of the rifle the extra large scale buildings of the Solstice Business Park. living on the proposed site to cycle to work at Bulford and to three National Cycle Routes in the wider area which are ranges. To the south public byways and footpaths connect use cycle travel as a realistic alternative to the private car to Summary The landscape character assessment goes on to state that summarised as follows: with Amesbury and Boscombe Down West. Extensive areas of access local facilities in the surrounding areas. the “Sense of tranquillity is strong within pockets of this Existing sustainable travel opportunities within the vicinity CROW access land are also present to the northeast of the site. • Wiltshire Cycleway (National Cycle Route 254) – runs landscape, but disturbed in other places by traffic on the A303 Public transport (bus) of the site are of a reasonable standard. The site is close to between Amesbury and Everleigh through the study area main road corridor, and activity associated with Amesbury bus stops served by frequent services. The available bus 2.7 Landscape character using quiet, lightly trafficked roads. The site is located on the Activ8 bus route which passes and Bulford Camp. Bulford Camp and Boscombe Down are services provide convenient links between local Camps and the site on Bulford Road. The Activ8 provides a connection The undulating open nature of the wider Salisbury Plain dominant within several views across the landscape.” • National Cycle Route 45 (NCR 45) - links Chester with conurbations as well as providing a connection to Salisbury between Salisbury and Andover via Amesbury, Bulford, gives a feeling of expansiveness, with scattered settlement Salisbury and passes close to Larkhill, Bulford and where longer distance journeys are possible by rail. Tidworth and Ludgershall. The service operates 30 minute and blocks of woodland and plantation creating the only 2.8 Cultural heritage View towards Canadian Estate along northern boundary of site Ludgershall using on-road routes. frequencies for much of the day through Bulford and provides Overall, the site is considered to have reasonable accessibility occasional vertical features. residents with a link to a variety of “higher order” services The proposed development site at Bulford has been subject • National Cycle Route 481 – is a spur off NCR 45 which runs by sustainable transport, providing SFA residents and visitors accessible in the neighbouring larger conurbations of Vegetation pattern within the rural landscape makes an to archaeological desk-based assessment, geophysical around Salisbury Plain linking Larkhill at its southern end with a number of realistic alternatives to car use for daily Amesbury, Salisbury and Andover. important contribution to landscape character. Small blocks survey and archaeological evaluation excavation. Prior to to the NCR 45 west of Upavon using off-road routes. travel. of woodland, copses and plantations occur throughout archaeological evaluation, the baseline survey had identified The site is also close to bus stops on the A3028 High Street The existing footpath adjacent to the site will be upgraded 2.6 Public rights of way the farmland, often on hill tops. The field pattern typically a number of designated heritage assets close to the site. served by the X5 bus which operates between Salisbury and to a hard surfaced shared cycle/footway with appropriate consists of post and wire fencing and some hedgerow However, no heritage assets were identified within the Durrington at a 30 minute frequency, Monday to Saturday. connections provided into the site and an improved The principal attractions for informal outdoor recreation in the boundaries, although many have gaps or are poorly proposed development at that stage. Within the surrounding connection provided onto the A3028 Double Hedges Public transport (rail) area include walking the network of public footpaths, byways maintained. There are very few hedgerows to obstruct views landscape there is extensive evidence of prehistoric activity, incorporating a ramped access. The improved route will and minor roads, cycling and horse riding. A public footpath across the plateau, further enhancing the sense of openness principally of Neolithic and Bronze Age origin. This activity allow convenient cycle access onto Bulford Road and Double The area is served by four railway stations at Salisbury, runs along the southern site boundary, connecting Newmans in the landscape. includes not only the monuments within the Stonehenge Hedges, both of which are relatively quiet roads, suitable for Grateley, Andover and Pewsey. The nearest manned train Way to the west with Bulford Road to the east. This public World Heritage Site, such as Stonehenge itself, Durrington Settlement across the wider Salisbury Plain area is sparse, shared cycle use. station with a taxi rank is in Andover (approximately 12 miles footpath joins a bridleway to the southwest, connecting to Walls, Woodhenge and the Cursus but also a significant but is described in the Salisbury District landscape character from the site), Grateley station is closer (approximately 7 Ratftyn. number of other ritual and religious sites, the most obvious assessment as being “quite dominant” as a result of the miles) but is unmanned and there is no taxi rank. Salisbury being large numbers of later Neolithic and earlier Bronze Age Tree belt along the north west boundary of the site following the dis-used railway line 20 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 21 Reserved Matters Application

round barrows. A group of nine such barrows (Scheduled 2.9 Ecology 2.10 Ground conditions development is recorded within the site boundary up to 2.12 Utilities Monuments 1015216, 1009933, 1009545, 1009602, 1009604, the most recent mapping. The surrounding area remains 1009605, 1009564, 1009969, and 1009931) is located on a A preliminary ecological appraisal was carried out for the A desk top study (DTS) and site walkover survey has been predominantly rural, with Bulford Camp first recorded to The utilities infrastructure within and adjacent to the site is ridge south-west of and overlooking the site. Bulford garrison and SFA sites in February 2014 to identify completed for the site. The site is covered by British Geological the north of the site in the 1920s. No previous development highlighted on the Constraints and Opportunities plan. any potential ecological constraints with regards to protected Survey (BGS) 1:50,000 (solid and drift) map number 282, is recorded on site and as such, the potential for ground Later human activity is identified from the medieval period Foul and surface water drainage - as part of the development species and habitats. Following this, further protected species Devizes. The BGS geology mapping indicates that there are no contamination is considered to be limited to the potential onwards, including at the settlement of Bulford, which of Canadian Estate, a new drainage network was installed surveys for roosting bats, foraging/ commuting bats, breeding superficial deposits beneath the majority of the site, with the long term use of herbicides and pesticides and the presence includes a number of listed buildings within a Conservation under Bulford Road and connected to Kelda Water Services’ birds and arable plants were completed. exception of the potential for head deposits in the far eastern of a former railway line adjacent to the northern site Area. Meanwhile the surrounding Salisbury Plain landscape part of the site. The site is underlain by the Seaford Chalk boundary. existing drainage system. The drainage installed under the includes significant remains from over a century of military The protected species surveys highlighted that trees within Formation which is classified as a Principal Aquifer of regional road has been offered for adoption to Kelda Water Services. training , such as numerous practice trenches, camp sites and Intrusive ground investigation is scheduled to be undertaken the development area were of low or negligible potential for importance. The Environment Agency mapping indicates that However, to-date it has not been formally adopted and is still redundant infrastructure like the former military railway line, to confirm ground conditions; assess the presence of roosting bats with five species of bat recorded commuting there majority of the site is located within a ground water the responsibility of the contractor Lend Lease who built the which forms the site’s northern boundary. contamination in the context of the proposed end use; assess and foraging within the development site, however these source protection zone associated with boreholes located Canadian Estate. were only in low numbers. The key areas of bat foraging the geotechnical properties of shallow soils and bedrock, Archaeological evaluation of the site included geophysical within Bulford Camp. The site is, therefore, considered to be in confirm the depth to groundwater and permeability of the Electricity - a high voltage line is located within the site and were concentrated within the areas of plantation woodland a location where groundwater sensitivity is high. survey followed by trial trenching across the proposed runs parallel to the north-west site boundary. A further line to the north-west and within the arable field bordering the ground and assess the potential presence/absence of land development area. The survey identified two circular is located immediately outside the site boundary and runs woodland, and associated with the hedgerows along the Significant thicknesses of made ground are not anticipated to gases. anomalies considered highly likely to be prehistoric burial through the woodland to the north-west of the site. south-west, north-west and north-east site margins. Breeding be present at the site. Top soil is expected to be present above monuments defined by ring ditches. At least one of the bird surveys recorded twenty three breeding bird species the underlying chalk. This is not considered to be a suitable 2.11 Flood risk and drainage monuments is likely also to have included an earthen mound An electrical sub-station is located to the south-west of the including one amber list Birds of Conservation Concern founding medium and will be stripped from all development created using the upcast spoil from the enclosing ditch, site close to Double Hedges. (BoCC), two amber BoCC and fourteen green BoCC. Arable areas. A geotechnical assessment will be undertaken to The site is located in Flood Zone 1 where the risk of flooding like monuments in the barrow group to the south-west. plant surveys highlighted no specially protected or rare confirm geotechnical properties for the underlying soils and from rivers or the sea is classified as low. Subsequent to the geophysical survey, evaluation trenches arable plants, however three individual plants of the Vascular Chalk Formation for detailed engineering design. The site identified further remains, including evidence of at least 17 Plant Red Data List for Great Britain ‘vulnerable listed’ prickly is in an area where published documents indicate no radon burials, probably of either Romano-British or Saxon date, and poppy were recorded at a single location; however this will be protection measures are required for new developments. at least two pits of Neolithic date. A feature interpreted as retained within the development proposals. an early fire trench dug during in the early years of military The results of the desk based assessment and site walkover training on Salisbury Plain was also recorded. inspection have identified limited potential for ground contamination to be present. The earliest historical mapping available for the site is dated 1879 and indicates the site to be agricultural land in a predominantly rural area. No Garrison

22 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Possible link to Design and Access Statement | 23 Reserved Matters Application primary school Bulford

Canadian Road EstateBulford Garrison Bulford Church of England Primary School Possible link to Key primary school Bulford Proposed development boundary Way Existing woodland Canadian 2.13 Summary of constraints and opportunities Road French Estate Developed areas John 10m light buffer zone around woodland Bulford Church of England The development constraints and opportunities arising from Access - the opportunity exists to create access points from Existing woodland - the existing woodland immediately Boundary with residential properties Primary School the analysis work are summarised in the constraints and Bulford Road and Double Hedges. adjacent to the site needs to be retained and a 10m Proposed Site Access

Clayton Way Potential pedestrain/cycle access opportunities table and highlighted on the constraints and minimum light buffer zone maintained between the French Public transport - the site is located on the Activ8 bus route John PROW - Footpath opportunities plan. woodland and new development. which passes the site on Bulford Road. DIO proposed cycle route

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Clayton Bus route Topography and views - the site is situated on an area of Link to school - there is the opportunity to create a direct link Ave Bus stop rising land to the south of Bulford. Strategic landscaping

Road between the site and St. Leonard’s Church of England Primary Churchill Archaeology Ditch will be required to filter views of new development. Ave Archaeology Sensitivity 1 School. Churchill Archaeology Sensitivity 2 Public rights of way - the public footpath that runs along Local facilities - a number of local facilities are within a Archaeology Sensitivity 3 the southern boundary of the site needs to be retained. Key views reasonable walking distance (2 km) of the site. HV Line or cable Heritage assets - development proposals will need to Local character - local architectural character can be used to LV Line or cable respond to the presence of a number of undesignated Water- Treated distribution main inform the design of new homes on the site. Way assets identified within the site. Foul Sewer

Newmans Frontage - there is an opportunity to create a positive Way Utilities - a high voltage electricity line is located within Note: frontage onto Bulford Road with housing orientated towards the site and follows the north-west boundary. The woodland buffer relates to conditions Newmans this route. Note: placed the woodland on any lighting buffer within relates 10m to of the conditionswoodland. placed on any lighting within Flood risk - the site is located in Flood Zone 1 and, therefore, the 10m of the woodland the risk of flooding is classified as low.

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3.1 Background - Army Basing Programme The Phase 2 report used GIS to identify the potential constraints on development, including planning policy Salisbury Plain Masterplan constraints, designated and protected species, heritage assets, landscape and visual impact, flood risk and water As required under the emerging Wiltshire Core Strategy, the resource information and existing highway and access Salisbury Plain Masterplan was prepared to set out, in one constraints. Indicative numbers of SFA were provided relative document, an overview of the proposed changes to SPTA. to military unit location together with the plans showing the It brings together the key conclusions of: the Assessment areas of search for SFA sites, along with all external constraints Studies for each Garrison and the Training Estate; the Planning to help inform future stages. The Phase 2 report included a Context Report; the Overarching Environmental Appraisal draft engagement plan, and was used as a basis for an inital (OEA); and, the Outline Transport Assessment (OTA). The public consultation in December 2013. Masterplan sets the planning framework for the development of each site identified. The plan opposite, included in the Under Phase 3, the long list of sites identified in Phase 2 was Masterplan, shows the broad strategy that was identified for assessed to rule out heavily constrained sites. The remaining the site in Bulford. It shows the location for key vehicular sites were evaluated against a set of weighed criteria to assess routes, housing development and public open space. their suitability for SFA, and rated using a scoring system. Low scoring parcels of land were largely discounted and SFA Planning Context Report a schedule of preferred and potential SFA sites for further The purpose of the Planning Context Report was to present investigation was drawn up. This schedule was also informed the detailed technical work which was undertaken to inform by feedback from Wiltshire Council, statutory authorities and the final proposals contained within the Masterplan, and the local community following the initial public consultation. specifically sets out the findings of the SFA selection exercise.

It was prepared in a number of phases, as follows: 3.2 Planning Policy Context

Phase 1 was completed in October 2013 and comprised of the The application site lies within the administrative area of preliminary scoping and brief development for the Planning Wiltshire Council, a unitary authority. Context Report and Masterplan. This included a review of the The starting point for considering development proposals planning policy context, establishment of the key inputs and is the Development Plan. Section 38(6) of the Planning and considerations to the Masterplan and identification of key Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 states: “If regard is to be had stakeholders. to the Development Plan for the purpose of any determination

Bulford Development Plan from Salisbury Plain Masterplan 26 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 27 Reserved Matters Application

to be made under the Planning Acts, the determination must be Amesbury Area Strategy or redundant sites should mitigate any adverse impacts on local in Wiltshire. In doing so this policy sets the framework for be secured to ensure no net loss of the local biodiversity • Proposals for development within or affecting the Areas made in accordance with the Plan unless material considerations infrastructure, and not erode the character of the surrounding meeting a number of national and local priorities (for example resource, and secure the integrity of local ecological networks of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), New Forest Core Strategy Policy 4 sets out the spatial strategy for the indicate otherwise.” Development Plan documents can include area. All proposals must ensure that the cultural and historical Part L of the current Building Regulations) that seek to achieve and provision of ecosystem services. National Park (NFNP) or Stonehenge and Avebury World Community Area of Amesbury, within which the proposed adopted Local Plans and neighbourhood plans. significance of the military facilities located on the site are sustainable development and conserve natural resources, and Heritage Site (WHS) shall demonstrate that they have site is located. Paragraph 5.18 notes that the strategy for Core Policy 50 sets out the following requirements: understood and inform the scope of future development of that includes the following measures: taken account of the objectives, policies and actions set The current development plan for Wiltshire consists of the Amesbury seeks to make the town a more self-supporting out in the relevant Management Plans for these areas. site.” Biodiversity enhancement Wiltshire Core Strategy which was adopted in January 2015. It community thus reducing the need to travel to larger urban Climate change adaptation Proposals for development outside of an AONB that is centres. The additional military personnel and their families replaces the South Wiltshire Core Strategy as well as a number Paragraph 6.21 acknowledges that large areas of Wiltshire • New development will be encouraged to incorporate • All development should seek opportunities to enhance sufficiently prominent (in terms of its siting or scale) to will contribute positively to this strategy by creating increased have an impact on the area’s special qualities (as set out in of policies from the former District Councils’ Local Plans; have been used by the military for over a century, and that design measures to reduce energy demand. Development biodiversity. Major development in particular must custom for local goods and services. the relevant management plan), must also demonstrate including some of the ‘saved’ policies of the Salisbury District this presence has brought many benefits; environmentally will be well insulated and designed to take advantage of include measures to deliver biodiversity gains through Local Plan 2011, which covers the settlement of Bulford. The and economically. Paragraph 6.23 states that, “During the Plan opportunities to restore, enhance and create valuable that it would not adversely affect its setting. Military establishments natural light and heat from the sun and use air movement policies contained within these documents currently form period, provision of new housing on MOD land to accommodate habitats, ecological networks and ecosystem services. for ventilation, whilst maximising cooling in the summer. Core Policy 52 encourages the retention and enhancement of part of the development plan for Wiltshire and will remain Core Policy 37 of the Core Strategy relates to Military military personnel including service family accommodation and Wiltshire’s Green Infrastructure network and shall ensure that in place until replaced by policies in new Development Plan Establishments. It states: other operational facilities will be required as a result of the Army Renewable and low-carbon energy Local sites suitable links to the network are provided and maintained. Documents (DPDs). Rebasing on Salisbury Plan (Army 2020)8. A single master plan • Sustainable development will avoid direct and indirect “New development and changes of use at operational facilities • Dwellings will be designed to achieve a level of energy Where development is permitted developers will be required should be developed with the council including front loaded impacts upon local sites through sensitive site location that help enhance or sustain their operational capability will performance at or equivalent to Level 4 of the Code for to make provision for accessible open spaces in accordance 3.3 Relevant Policies consultation and partnership working with the local community and layout, and by maintaining sufficient buffers and be supported. Redevelopment, conversion or change of use of Sustainable Homes which equates to a 19% reduction in with the requirements of the adopted Wiltshire Open Space and other stakeholders. The master plan should address these ecological connectivity with the wider environment. redundant MoD sites and buildings will be supported provided CO2 emissions against Approved Document L1A 2013. Standards and put measures in place to ensure appropriate Relevant planning policies relating to design and access are requirements and ensure that infrastructure needs arising from they are well related to an existing settlement in terms of both long-term management of any green infrastructure directly noted below. the proposed development is an integral part of any planned Core Policy 50 contains Wiltshire Council’s policy on Core Policy 51 deals with Landscape. The main requirements location and scale. Sites that are remote from settlements related to the development. development in accordance with Core Policy 37, as well as other biodiversity and geodiversity, and states that development set out in the policy are: should only be considered where the existing buildings and 3.4 Wiltshire Core Strategy policy requirements within the Plan.” proposals must demonstrate how they protect features of • Development should protect, conserve and where Core Policy 57 aims to ensure high quality design and infrastructure on the site are suitable for redevelopment, natural conservation and geological values as part of the possible enhance landscape character and must not have place shaping. Development is expected to create a strong The Core Strategy covers the period to 2026. It sets out conversion or change of use. Redevelopment proposals will not Core Policy 37 provides the main policy basis for the design rationale. There is an expectation that such features a harmful impact upon landscape character, while any sense of place by drawing on the local context and being a number of strategic objectives, some of which include exceed the existing building footprint and floorspace unless development proposals arising as a result of the Army Basing shall be retained, buffered, and managed favourably in negative impacts must be mitigated as far as possible complimentary to the locality. It sets out that the layout and reference to MoD land and activities. Strategic objective 1 of they are well located to an existing settlement. The focus will be on Programme, of which this application forms a part. order to maintain their ecological value, connectivity through sensitive design and landscape measures. design of new developments must be based on a thorough the Wiltshire Core Strategy concerns “Delivering a Thriving employment-led development and other uses should be determined and functionality in the long-term. Where it has been Other relevant policies understanding of the site itself and its wider context, and seek through a masterplanning approach with the local community. • Proposals should be informed by and sympathetic to Economy” and a key outcome is stated as “sustainable demonstrated that such features cannot be retained, removal to maximise the benefits of a site’s characteristics. The policy growth...including defence-related employment”. Another key Core Policy 41 relates to sustainable construction and low the distinctive character areas identified in the relevant “Development at operational or redundant sites should enhance or damage shall only be acceptable in circumstances where sets out a range of issues that need to be taken into account outcome is that “redundant MoD land will, as far as possible, carbon energy identifies how sustainable construction and Landscape Character Assessment(s) and any other the overall character of the site. All development at operational the anticipated ecological impacts have been mitigated as when designing each scheme, including enhancing local have been brought within the overall pattern of development”. low-carbon energy will be integral to all new development far as possible and appropriate compensatory measures can relevant assessments and studies. 28 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 29 Reserved Matters Application

distinctiveness; retaining and enhancing existing important • Promoting sustainable transport alternatives to the use of Salisbury District Local Plan which sit alongside the policies 3.6 National Planning Policy Framework Relevant paragraphs which relate to this application (in Summary landscaping and natural features; maximising opportunities the private car within the Core Strategy. Although a considerable number particular in terms of design and access) are set out below: Full regard has been given to the planning policy context for sustainable construction techniques; making efficient of policies remain in force, only two are relevant to the The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the • Maintaining and selectively improving the local transport • The NPPF recognises the need for local authorities to within which this application is being brought forward. The use of land; having regard to the compatibility of adjoining circumstances of this application. government’s planning policies for England and replaces network in accordance with its functional importance boost significantly the supply of housing in order to Wiltshire Core Strategy, through Core Policy 37: Military buildings and uses; taking account of the needs of potential all former PPGs and PPSs (with the exception of the Waste and in partnership with other transport planning bodies, Saved Policy R2 and Appendix IV set out the requirements deliver a wide choice of high quality homes, widen Establishments allows new development at “operational” occupants; and using high standards of building materials, Planning Policy Statement which remains in place until the service providers and the business community for open space provision in new residential developments. opportunities for home ownership and create sustainable, facilities. Paragraph 6.23 clarifies and refers to the Army finishes and landscaping. National Waste Management Plan is published). The NPPF is a The application proposals incorporate provision of children’s inclusive and mixed communities. Local authorities 2020 rebasing project, and indicates that operational • Promoting appropriate demand management measures material consideration in planning decisions. Core Policy 58 aims to ensure that Wiltshire’s important play space, youth play space and amenity green space should “plan for a mix of housing based on the needs facilities include SFA. Particular emphasis is placed on the infrastructure needs arising from the proposed development monuments, sites and landscapes and areas of historic and • Influencing the routing of freight within and through the in accordance with the Wiltshire Open Space Standards The NPPF advises that the purpose of the planning system is of different groups in the community (such as...service to be an integral part of the planning development. This built heritage significance are protected and enhanced in county 2012 contained within the Open Space Typologies Report. to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development families)” (paragraph 50). paragraph also sets out the need for the Masterplan and that order that they continue to make an important contribution Although these standards are not yet adopted, this approach (paragraph 6). This is a golden ‘thread’ which runs • Requiring good design is a key facet of the NPPF; this accommodation is over and above that set out in Core to Wiltshire’s environment and quality of life. Designated • Assessing and where necessary mitigating the impact of was suggested by Wiltshire Council. The proposals exceed the throughout the document. Paragraph 14 states that there is paragraphs 56, 57, 58, 60, 61 and 66 are considered to Policy 2 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy. heritage assets, most notably nationally significant developments on transport users, local communities and required standards for the provision. a presumption in favour of sustainable development at the be particularly relevant to this application. Paragraph 56 archaeological remains and World Heritage Sites within the environment. heart of the NPPF. Saved Policy R4 deals with Indoor Community and Leisure states that “Good design is a key aspect of sustainable This application complies with the relevant development Wiltshire, and their settings will be conserved, and where Core Policy 67 relates to flood risk and states that, “all provision. It advises that where proposed development, development, is indivisible from good planning, and should plan policies covering design comprising the Wiltshire Core appropriate enhanced in a manner appropriate to their It explains that: “for decision making this means: new development will include measures to reduce the rate either individually or cumulatively with other developments contribute positively to making places better for people”. Strategy and the Salisbury District Local Plan. It also complies significance. Distinctive elements of Wiltshire’s historic of rainwater run-off and improve rainwater infiltration to within the settlement, is of a sufficient size to generate an • Where the development plan is absent, silent or relevant with the relevant parts of the NPPF. environment, including non-designated heritage assets, • The NPPF prioritises the re-use of previously developed soil and ground (sustainable urban drainage) unless site or identifiable need for indoor community or leisure facilities, policies are out of date, granting planning permission unless: which contribute to a sense of local character and identity will (brownfield) land over greenfield and green belt land environmental conditions make these measures unsuitable.” developers will be expected to provide a suitable facility be conserved, and where possible enhanced. - Any adverse effects of doing so would significant and (paragraph 111). within the site or make a contribution towards improving demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against Core Policies 60-66 cover transport and highway issues 3.5 Salisbury District Local Plan facilities within the settlement. the policies in this framework taken as a whole; or: • Creating healthy and inclusive communities through associated with new development. One of the key objectives an integrated approach to housing, economic uses and On 26th September, 2007, the Secretary of State issued The Infrastructure Delivery Plan accompanying this of these policies is to help reduce the need to travel - Specific policies in this framework indicate development community facilities/services (paragraphs 69 and 70). application explains the approach to the provision of leisure particularly by private car, and support and encourage the a direction setting out the policies within the Salisbury should be restricted.” and community facilities in relation to proposed development sustainable, safe and efficient movement of people and goods District Local Plan 2011 that could be ‘saved’ beyond 26th • In terms of transport, one of the core planning principles is across the Plain. within and through Wiltshire. This will be achieved by: September, 2007. These saved policies will remain relevant This positive approach is reflected in paragraph 187 which to actively manage patterns of growth to make the fullest unless superseded by national guidance or until the adoption states that “Local Planning Authorities should look for solutions possible use of public transport, walking and cycling, and • Planning developments in accessible locations of the Wiltshire Core Strategy. Appendix D of the adopted rather than problems and decision-takers at every level should focus significant development in locations which are or Wiltshire Core Strategy sets out saved policies from the former seek to approve applications for sustainable development where can be made sustainable (paragraph 34). possible.” 30 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 31 Reserved Matters Application 4 Community Involvement

4.1 Introduction • The general public • Army HQ and subordinate commands This section sets out the consultation and engagement that has been carried out in relation to the redevelopment of the • Tenanted farmers, agricultural licensees and leaseholders. site. It sets out (i) the consultation strategy and identification Details of how stakeholder groups were consulted are set out of stakeholders; (ii) an overview of the public consultation below: events; and (iii) a summary of the consultation responses that were received in relation to the design proposals. Wiltshire Council

4.2 Consultation strategy DIO has been liaising closely with Wiltshire Council since mid 2012 to prepare and plan for the developments and Identification of stakeholders infrastructure associated with the Army Basing Programme. An Army Basing Steering Group was also established with As part of the preceding Masterplan stakeholder engagement Wiltshire Council to work together to achieve the Masterplan, process, DIO drew up a list of key stakeholders who would and has continued through the process of preparing the need to be consulted. The stakeholders identified were also planning application documents. consulted as part of the SFA planning application process. Planning and Environment Sub Groups have been formed The following stakeholders were consulted: under the Army Basing Steering Group to address issues • Local authorities specific to planning and environmental matters, including:

• Statutory Authorities • Soft Infrastructure Sub Group • Infrastructure providers On 6th January 2015, a presentation of SFA layouts and the • Education providers draft Infrastructure Delivery Plan took place at County Hall in Trowbridge and was attended by Senior Wiltshire Council • Health providers officers and members. • Town and Parish Councils A further presentation was given to the Councillor Reference • Emergency services Group on 7th January 2015. This group consisted of Wiltshire • Community Groups, partnerships, agencies and Council internal members and the meeting took place at associations Durrington Parish Hall. 32 | Land south west of Bulford Road extending to Double Hedges, Bulford Design and Access Statement | 33 Reserved Matters Application

Technical Stakeholders Town and Parish Councils 4.3 Overview of public consultation events Date: Monday 2nd February 2015 Government Website Tweets broadcasting the events and including a link to the press release were scheduled in from the DIO twitter account Technical stakeholders comprise statutory authorities and As part of the Masterplan engagement process, monthly Venue: Amesbury Library, Consultation material was made available during the Introduction ahead of and on the days of the exhibitions. infrastructure providers. They were consulted from the newsletters were issued by Wiltshire Council since October Smithfield Street, consultation period through a dedicated page on the inception of the Army Basing Programme and throughout the 2013 to Parish Councils within the Amesbury, Pewsey, Amesbury, Government website. The website clearly advertised Engagement of key stakeholders and members of the local 4.4 Summary of consultation feedback preparation of the Masterplan. Tidworth and Warminster area providing updates on the community is necessary to ensure that local issues are taken SP4 7AL the posted DIO freepost address, and the Army Basing progress of the Masterplan preparation. into consideration before the plans are formally submitted to Programme e-mail mailbox for comments. The key issues raised in relation to the design and access This consultation has continued through the preparation Static display boards were exhibited at these locations and the Council. This has particular relevance due to the sensitive proposals by the public are summarised in the table below of the SFA planning applications, particularly to inform the Town and Parish Councils were made aware of the public each event was staffed from 14.00 to 19.00 hours. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/new-service- and unique nature of the environment in the Salisbury Plain (for a full summary of all the issues raised please refer to the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and draft Bi-lateral Undertaking, consultation exhibitions held on the Army Basing Programme family-accommodation-at-salisbury-plain area, which is characterised by a high number of designated Comments forms were provided at each venue, to give the Statement of Community Involvement). which covers the s106 contributions and planning planning application proposals through the following sites. public the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposals, Press Release contributions to be provided as part of the delivery of the SFA channels: Issue Response either through a comments box at the event or via e-mail and and wider Masterplan. Events Concern that the increase in The transport implications of the • A notification email was sent to the relevant Town and The Army Basing Programme press release on the ‘DIO post following the vent. All comments received have been traffic levels will impact heavily rebasing proposals are identified Parish Councils on the 15 Jan 2015. public exhibitions on plans for 900 new army homes at These statutory consultees comprise: The following public consultation events were held: recorded and included in a Schedule of Comments received on Churchill Avenue which has in the Transport Assessment (TA) reports prepared in support of • A flyer detailing the event was issued to the relevant Town Salisbury Plain’ was issued to local media on 20th January already become a ‘rat run’. document. the SFA planning applications. • English Heritage Date: Wednesday 28th January 2015 2015 generating extensive media coverage. The press release and Parish Councils on the 20th Jan 2015. These identify the SFA site • Wiltshire Council Archaeologist These public consultation events covered SFA planning was broadcast using TV, radio, print and online channels, access arrangements and off-site Venue: Durrington Library, A briefing to the Town and Parish Councils of Durrington, applications at Ludgershall, Bulford and Larkhill, thus giving including; highway improvements have • Environmental Agency Bulford, Tidworth and Ludgershall took place on 27th January 75 Bulford Road, been identified to address adverse consultees the opportunity to view and comment upon the • TV & Radio: BBC Wiltshire, Spire FM and Forces TV traffic impacts. A complementary Durrington, • Natural England 2015. The SFA layouts and the draft Infrastructure Delivery full complement of Army Basing Programme applications package of sustainable travel Salisbury, • ITV.com Plan for Ludgershall and Bulford were presented followed by a taking place across the SPTA. measures is also proposed to • Wiltshire Council Environment question and answer session. SP4 8EU encourage walking, cycling and • Salisbury Journal Online travel by public transport. • Wiltshire Council Highway Authority BBC Wiltshire, Spire FM and Forces TV held interviews with the Date: Thursday 29th January 2015 • Wiltshire Times A further briefing to the Town and Parish Council is proposed DIO at the first exhibition in Durrington Library. The proposed SFA at Bulford • Highways Agency to present the SFA layout for Larkhill, which will be submitted • Swindon Advertiser – Print and Online includes vehicular access onto Venue: Tidworth Library, Bulford Road to the north and later than those for Bulford and Ludgershall. Publicity • Wiltshire education Authority and education providers • South West News Online Double Hedges to the south joined Tidworth Leisure Centre, via an internal road that runs • NHS and healthcare providers Others Nadder Road, The public were made aware of the consultation through the • Newslocker Wiltshire parallel to Churchill Avenue. It will therefore be shorter and quicker Tidworth, following media channels: • Utilities providers • Salisbury Journal for traffic to/from the SFA to travel Invitations to presentations were also issued to the SP9 7QA through the SFA site rather than • Wiltshire Police emergency services, agencies, community partnerships and • Local free papers via Churchill Avenue. associations. • Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service • Digital Media

• Single living accommodation (SLA), with dining, catering, and the agreement on the sites for SFA development last recreational and welfare facilities; and year, the design and planning team have been carrying • Technical accommodation, including workshops, garages, armouries, stores and offices. out detailed assessments of each site and have prepared outline designs for review at this exhibition. The proposals • Outside the existing base perimeter there will be changes to are more advanced for sites in Bulford and Ludgershall Illustrative Layout the training area; and as further assessment work needs to be completed for • 1,017 new houses for Service Family Accommodation (SFA); Larkhill before a layout can be presented. 444 in Larkhill; 246 in Ludgershall; 227 in Bulford; and 100 purchased in Tidworth. The design work has assessed the impact of the development on the landscape, cultural heritage, ecology The Salisbury Plain Masterplan and transport network; and proposals have been prepared that seek to mitigate any adverse impacts. The constraint, In 2014 a Salisbury Plain Masterplan was prepared to illustrate framework and illustrative plans on the following 34 | Army Basing Programme Salisbury Plain Masterplan the necessary changes to existing infrastructure to serve exhibition panels explain each scheme and the constraints Design and Access Statement | 35 The key elements of the the needs of this larger community of Army personnel and that have been addressed. Outline engineering proposals proposals include: service families. The Masterplan, together with the supporting are being prepared for the design of the roads, drainage • Sites for primary school and Environmental Report, sets the planning framework for the and service connections. community use allocated for the Framework Plan Constraints and Opportunities Plan development of each site identified. Ludgershall and Larkhill sites; To enable a prompt start on development, the planning • The west site is designed for the total Bulford • Public open space for play, amenity allocation until the constraints on Bulford Bulford East application for each site will provide full details for Building contains Sling Rd and landscaped areas to achieve rth borehole and foul water wo East are resolved; GazThe plan of the Tid a pumping station Rd Maintained by KWS Key approximately the first 100 homes. This will include the Wiltshire Council standards; Proposed development boundary Bulford East siteExisting woodland • The proposals will provide for 227 SFA (40 Elec sub station Developed areas Sling pumphouse Undeveloped areas Planning applications detailed design of houses, roads, landscape and play • Allocation for sports pitches to be shows the constraintsPotential 20m unlit buffer zone from ecology G000221 survey officers and 187 other ranks); Boundary with residential properties agreed with Wiltshire Council; Site Access and woodland areasPotential pedestrain/cycle access Over the past few months, proposals for a number of sites areas. Proposals for the remainder of each site will be PROW - Footpath DIO proposed cycle route • The site will be accessed from Bulford Road Bus route • 20 mph maximum design speed that will impactBus stopon Rd Scheduled Monument presented in outline. Welling ng Archaeology Ditch identified in the Masterplan - Bulford, Ludgershall and i Sl ton for all residential roads and shared and Double Hedges; the Rd developmentArchaeology Sensitivity 1 Archaeology Sensitivity 2 Archaeology Sensitivity 3 Larkhill - have been developed. This exhibition provides surfaces; Area subject to surface flooding M of the site. A more(indicative only and subject to further survey) An Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) has been prepared a • The footpath along the southern boundary rne HV Line or cable R d Storage tank LV Line or cable detailed assessmentWater- Treated distribution main information on the emerging proposals and gives you the • Cycle and pedestrian routes will be upgraded to a cycleway and footpath; (Unknown use) Foul Sewer to identify the cost and scale of the supporting Unknown services identified to connect to schools and is being prepared to opportunity to review them and make comments prior to infrastructure for the SFA development and is explained in • A pedestrian connection from the site to St. local facilities; and identify the viability of the submission of the applications. Leonard’s Church of England Primary School more detail towards the end of the exhibition. • Separate areas for Officers and this site for SFA. d

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All images © Crown copyright 2015 All images © Crown copyright 2015 All images © Crown copyright 2015 Issue Response There is an already significant The transport implications of the Object to the proposed footpath The pedestrian route and cycleway traffic and congestion problem in rebasing proposals are identified Plans for New Service Family Accommodation Bulford especially during the peak in the Transport Assessment (TA) and cycleway running into has been moved away from at Salisbury Plain Swattons Close as will affect and Swattons Close and will now school hour. Adding extra vehicles reports prepared in support of disturb the elderly people living connect onto Churchill Way on to the network will exacerbate this. the SFA planning applications. in the bungalows. A better route MOD land close to the allotments These identify the SFA site access arrangements and off- Army Basing - Salisbury Plain Army Basing - Salisbury Plain Army Basing - Salisbury Plain Army Basing - Salisbury Plain Army Basing - Salisbury Plain Army Basing - Salisbury Plain would be along the perimeter line and existing SFA. Planning Applications Planning Applications Planning Applications Planning Applications Planning Applications Planning Applications towards Hampshire Close, crossing site transport impacts. Where Introduction Churchill Ave and along Dukes necessary off-site highway Exhibitions 1 Introduction 2 Proposals 3 Bulford 4 Ludgershall 5 Larkhill 6 Planning Process improvements have been We are seeking views on proposals Way. Government announcements Community Engagement All of your comments and those of the other Planning Applications The applications for Bulford, Ludgershall and The Army Basing Plan announced on 5th March 2013 confirmed to develop new Service Family stakeholders will be collated within a Statement Larkhill are due to be submitted in the spring. The following public This exhibition is a major element of our on- identified to address adverse Salisbury Plain as a major focus of the Reaction Force element of Community Involvement for each scheme. Individual planning applications will be made of Army 2020. For further details on the wider programme visit: going plans to inform local people and other for the SFA sites in Ludgershall, Bulford and Wiltshire Council has confirmed that an Accommodation (more than 900 In addition to the local community and Wiltshire exhibitions are scheduled: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/salisbury-plain- interested parties of the SFA changes as a result Larkhill. Each application will comprise full Environmental Impact Assessment will not traffic impacts. A complementary Council there are a large number of civilian and Traffic improvements will be The transport implications of the training-area-master-plan-army-basing-programme. The of the Army Basing Programme. This exhibition details for approximately the first 100 homes be required to accompany each application. homes) and supporting facilities at military stakeholders that will be consulted as Government has committed up to £800 million to be invested in aims to: (including related roads and landscaping) along Transport, landscape and cultural heritage part of the planning and design process. package of sustainable travel the Salisbury Plain area. • explain the emerging proposals as part of the with outline proposals for the remainder of the assessments will be included as part of the needed at the junction of High rebasing proposals are identified Bulford, Larkhill and Ludgershall. supporting documentation for each application. Date: Wednesday 28th January public consultation process; and Please complete a feedback form and leave it site. Reserved matters applications will then be The planned changes • obtain your thoughts and ideas on what should in the return box, or alternatively e-mail your submitted at a later stage for the detailed design measures is also proposed to comments directly to: of the remaining houses and roads. Street / Double Hedges. in the Transport Assessment (TA) or should not be provided in the area. Time: 2.00 - 7.00pm In total there will be approximately 7,700 people moving to the [email protected]. Public Consultation Salisbury Plain area comprising 4,300 additional service personnel Infrastructure Delivery Plan • Community Buildings: Sites for new community reports prepared in support of encourage walking, cycling Venue: Durrington Library, plus their families. To provide the necessary infrastructure the key buildings have been included on the Ludgershall and Commitments Larkhill sites. elements of the Masterplan for the Army Basing Programme are: An Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) is being • Open Space, Sports and Leisure: The amount of open and travel by public transport. 75 Bulford Road, • Extensive new construction and refurbishment of existing Planning and Design Process space being provided as part of the SFA developments the SFA planning applications. prepared to identify the cost and scale of exceeds the requirements of the Planning Authority. New Under the Army Basing Programme, buildings within the existing base perimeter for: Following the completion of the Salisbury Plain Masterplan • Single living accommodation (SLA), with dining, catering, the supporting infrastructure for the SFA sports and leisure facilities are being developed as part of and the agreement on the sites for SFA development last the proposals for the wider SPTA. MOD has committed to Durrington, recreational and welfare facilities; and development. In summary this includes: Encouraging travel by sustainable work jointly with Wiltshire Council’s leisure services team These identify the SFA site 4,300 army personnel plus their families year, the design and planning team have been carrying • Technical accommodation, including workshops, garages, • Schools: to review provision and the scope for the joint use of out detailed assessments of each site and have prepared Salisbury, armouries, stores and offices. facilities. outline designs for review at this exhibition. The proposals • Secondary: The proposals will make provision for modes will help to reduce traffic are relocating to the Salisbury Plain • Outside the existing base perimeter there will be changes to the additional secondary school students. • Sustainable Transport: A SPTA wide Travel Plan has access arrangements and off- Illustrative Layout been developed. The planning applications for service are more advanced for sites in Bulford and Ludgershall Illustrative Layout Illustrative Masterplan the training area; and • Primary: The proposals will make provision for SP4 8EU as further assessment work needs to be completed for families housing include a number of measures to area. • 1,017 new houses for Service Family Accommodation (SFA); the additional primary school students. The sites promote sustainable transport, for example new cycle and impacts as a result of rebasing Larkhill before a layout can be presented. for new primary schools have been incorporated site transport impacts. Where 444 in Larkhill; 246 in Ludgershall; 227 in Bulford; and 100 pedestrian routes linking to gates on the nearby bases. A into the layouts for the Larkhill and Ludgershall wider strategic cycle route is also being investigated for purchased in Tidworth. The design work has assessed the impact of the sites. The Local Education Authority has indicated development over time as resources permit. development on the landscape, cultural heritage, ecology that sufficient space exists to accommodate the as well as helping to reduce • Roads: The transport assessment indicates that a necessary off-site highway students in the Bulford area and that the existing and transport network; and proposals have been prepared number of local junction improvements will be required to Public exhibitions are planned to Date: Thursday 29th January The Salisbury Plain Masterplan Larkhill Primary School will remain open after the support the planning applications. that seek to mitigate any adverse impacts. The constraint, new school has been developed. ‘background’ vehicle trips In 2014 a Salisbury Plain Masterplan was prepared to illustrate framework and illustrative plans on the following • Police/Fire and Rescue: Defence Security and Fire improvements have been provide information on the emerging Time: 2.00 - 7.00pm • Early Years / Child Care: The MOD is making standards are being met or exceeded in the design of all the necessary changes to existing infrastructure to serve exhibition panels explain each scheme and the constraints provision for Early Years and Child Care in its The key elements of the the new operational and service family developments. the needs of this larger community of Army personnel and that have been addressed. Outline engineering proposals development. associated with existing military Venue: Tidworth Library, proposals include: • Ecology: The proposals include provision to relocate identified to address adverse proposals to accommodate the service families. The Masterplan, together with the supporting are being prepared for the design of the roads, drainage • Youth Centres: The MOD is making provision for any protected species found on the development sites, • Sites for primary school and Youth Centres needed to support the new and and to re-provide the affected grassland by restoring an Environmental Report, sets the planning framework for the and service connections. Framework Plan Constraints and Opportunities Plan community use allocated for the existing service families population. equivalent amount of high-quality chalk grassland on a Tidworth Leisure Centre, Framework Plan Constraints and Opportunities Plan Framework Plan Constraints and Opportunities Plan additional Service families and give development of each site identified. Ludgershall and Larkhill sites; • The west site is designed for the total Bulford number of sites across Salisbury Plain. activity in the Salisbury Plain area. To enable a prompt start on development, the planning • Healthcare: The MOD is making provision for both the traffic impacts. In Bulford potential • Public open space for play, amenity Bulford East allocation until the constraints on Bulford medical and dental needs of the service population. • Recycling & Waste: Facilities for recycling and waste application for each site will provide full details for Building contains Sling • The development will provide: 246 SFA (75 • The potential provision of a pedestrian and • Additional cultural heritage and landscape • The concept site Masterplan is based upon Rd and landscaped areas to achieve East are resolved; borehole and foul water The plan of the collection are incorporated into the proposals. Tidworth Gaza Nadder Road, pumping station Rd you the opportunity to review and Maintained by KWS Key officers and 171 other ranks); a 1.8 hectare cycle link to Perham Down is being assessed; assessments are being undertaken; the latest landscape and cultural heritage approximately the first 100 homes. This will include the Wiltshire Council standards; Proposed development boundary Bulford East siteExisting woodland • The proposals will provide for 227 SFA (40 Elec sub station Developed areas Sling pumphouse Undeveloped areas Planning applications Potential 20m unlit buffer zone from ecology site for a primary school and a 0.60 hectare and information; detailed design of houses, roads, landscape and play • Allocation for sports pitches to be G000221 shows the constraints junction improvements have survey • The outline design proposals for the site officers and 187 other ranks); Boundary with residential properties Thank you for visiting this exhibition. We hope you found the Post: agreed with Wiltshire Council; Site Access Tidworth, and woodland areasPotential pedestrain/cycle access site for community uses; comment on the plans ahead of Over the past few months, proposals for a number of sites areas. Proposals for the remainder of each site will be PROW - Footpath • The existing trees at the centre of the site will be completed when the additional • The existing Larkhill Golf Range is not affected DIO proposed cycle route • The site will be accessed from Bulford Road Bus route information informative. We need your views on the proposals FREEPOST RTRB-ERKB-YSJC • 20 mph maximum design speed that will impactBus stopon

Rd Scheduled Monument presented in outline. Wellington identified in the Masterplan - Bulford, Ludgershall and Archaeology Ditch • All the surplus MOD buildings that form will be retained and incorporated into an area assessments have been undertaken; by the new development; and for all residential roads and shared and Double Hedges; Sling the Rd developmentArchaeology Sensitivity 1 for the sites at Bulford, Ludgershall and Larkhill. SFA Archaeology Sensitivity 2 been identified at the junctions Archaeology Sensitivity 3 SP9 7QA Larkhill - have been developed. This exhibition provides surfaces; Area subject to surface flooding Corunna Barracks will be demolished; of open space. The choice of site is inappropriate A thorough and well considered (indicative only and subject to further survey) planning applications being submitted M of the site. A more • The development will provide: 444 SFA; • An improved road access will be provided into An Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) has been prepared • The footpath along the southern boundary ar 42-45 Pure Offices ne HV Line or cable Rd Storage tank LV Line or cable Please let us know your thoughts, if you have any queries or detailed assessmentWater- Treated distribution main information on the emerging proposals and gives you the • Cycle and pedestrian routes will be upgraded to a cycleway and footpath; (Unknown use) Foul Sewer • The proposals include a landscape boundary a 1.8 hectare site for a primary school and the development site from The Packway. to identify the cost and scale of the supporting Unknown services Kembrey Park identified to connect to schools and is being prepared to want more information. Don’t forget to complete the feedback opportunity to review them and make comments prior to infrastructure for the SFA development and is explained in • A pedestrian connection from the site to St. treatment to adjacent MOD land; a 0.31 hectare site for community uses; Swindon of High Street/Orchard End and for the village of Bulford. site selection process was to Wiltshire Council in the spring. local facilities; and identify the viability of form and leave it in the return box or return it by post using the the submission of the applications. Leonard’s Church of England Primary School more detail towards the end of the exhibition. • Separate areas for Officers and this site for SFA. • The site will be accessed from Tidworth Road • The development will include public open SN2 8BW

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WYG, Floor 5, Longcross Court, 47 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AD Tel: +44 (0)29 2082 9200 Fax: +44 (0)29 2045 5321 Email: [email protected] extensive public consultation on wider Time: 2.00 - 7.00pm You can email your comments You can email your comments You can email your comments You can email your comments You can email your comments You can email your comments Hedges. For help with accessibility visit Masterplan proposals. To this directly to: directly to: directly to: directly to: directly to: directly to: 1 www.gov.uk/help/accessibility 2 3 4 5 6 plans for the area outlined in the Venue: Amesbury Library, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] end, a Planning Context Report Salisbury Plain Masterplan. Smithfield Street, (PCR) (which presents the Amesbury, detailed technical work which All comments will be collated within a SP4 7AL was undertaken to inform the Statement of Community Involvement for each development. Masterplan proposals) was

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Planning Applications The applications for Bulford, Ludgershall and Larkhill are due to be submitted in the spring. Individual planning applications will be made for the SFA sites in Ludgershall, Bulford and Wiltshire Council has confirmed that an Larkhill. Each application will comprise full Environmental Impact Assessment will not details for approximately the first 100 homes be required to accompany each application. (including related roads and landscaping) along Transport, landscape and cultural heritage with outline proposals for the remainder of the assessments will be included as part of the site. Reserved matters applications will then be supporting documentation for each application. submitted at a later stage for the detailed design of the remaining houses and roads.

Infrastructure Delivery Plan • Community Buildings: Sites for new community buildings have been included on the Ludgershall and Commitments Larkhill sites. An Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) is being • Open Space, Sports and Leisure: The amount of open space being provided as part of the SFA developments prepared to identify the cost and scale of exceeds the requirements of the Planning Authority. New the supporting infrastructure for the SFA sports and leisure facilities are being developed as part of development. In summary this includes: the proposals for the wider SPTA. MOD has committed to work jointly with Wiltshire Council’s leisure services team • Schools: to review provision and the scope for the joint use of facilities.